(Marvel Press Release)
This September, SPIDER-MAN ’94 by J.M. DeMatteis and Jim Towe tells an all-new saga set in the world of Spider-Man: The Animated Series, picking up right where the iconic ‘90s show left off!
New York, NY— June 18, 2025 — Announced earlier today at IGN, fans will be able to revisit Spider-Man: The Animated Series this September in SPIDER-MAN ’94, a new comic series that delivers an all-new adventure set in the world of the iconic ‘90s show! The five-issue limited series will be written by legendary Spider-Scribe J.M. DeMatteis and drawn by rising star artist Jim Towe (X-Force).
Premiering in 1994 and running for five seasons, Spider-Man: The Animated Series is considered one the most popular animated comic book adaptions of all time. The hit series ended with Spider-Man entering the multiverse to save Mary Jane. Now, nearly thirty years later, this cliffhanger is officially resolved as the SPIDER-MAN ’94 comic book series continues with storytelling set after the dramatic final episode. The saga will also introduce the animated universe’s versions of comic book characters that never appeared in the original series.
THE HIT ’90s ANIMATED SERIES RETURNS!
After searching to the ends of the Multiverse, PETER PARKER – the AMAZING, the SPECTACULAR, the RADIOACTIVE Web-Head himself – A.K.A. SPIDER-MAN, swings back into the streets of New York City with his beloved Mary Jane Watson in tow! But what’s this? One of these villains is not like the others: Witness this universe’s debut of not one, but TWO of Spider-Man’s greatest villains from the comics—MORLUN and KAINE! Break out your action figures, and post up in front of the TV as we bring you back to the greatest era of animated super hero television in history! You’re never going to expect the twists and turns ahead for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man!
“The 1990s Spider-Man animated series has become a beloved part of Spidey lore—it was the introduction to Peter Parker and his universe for an entire generation—and I’m delighted to be diving back into that universe,” DeMatteis told IGN. “We’re treating this as the next season of the show, which means introducing new villains, new challenges, new adventures for Peter—while doing our best to remain true to the creative spirit that John Semper and company established with the original show.”
Check out Nick Bradshaw’s main cover along with variant covers by Ron Lim and John Tyler Christopher and preorder SPIDER-MAN ’94 at your local comic shop today!
In a follow up to the press release, executive producer of the show John Semper posted this on his social media.
I got a text message this morning from my good friend, Matt Dunford, telling me that Marvel is “continuing” my SPIDER-MAN animated series in comic book form in a four-issue limited series called SPIDER-MAN ’94. Since I will no doubt be asked about it by fans of the series: NO, I am NOT involved with this comic book and no one at Marvel approached me to be involved in any way. Matt’s text message was the first I heard of it. The Internet tells me that J.M. DeMatteis is the writer of the comic book, and I have nothing but the greatest respect for him. His amazing body of work over the years in both animation and comic books speaks for itself, and I’m positive this new comic is in great hands. I hired him years ago to participate in writing one episode of my series (which ran for 65 episodes) and I thoroughly enjoyed working with him. Where he now chooses to take the series story-wise is entirely his decision. But, for the record, they are NOT my creative choices, nor do they represent any oversight by me.
Yes, it would have been nice (some might even say, respectful) if Marvel had reached out to me at some point as a courtesy. But I have long ago abandoned all expectation that Marvel would acknowledge any of my contributions to the Marvel universe – like, for instance, my creation of what is now known as the “Spider-Verse.” So, I wish them well and encourage us all to celebrate with good cheer this 30th anniversary year of SPIDER-MAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES. And keep your eye on all my socials, especially Youtube, because I intend to launch my own celebration of my series in the very near future! In the immortal words of my mentor, Stan the Man…’Nuff said!
P.S. If you’re still reading this far, since I have your attention, I would be remiss not to mention that my latest animated series, WEATHER HUNTERS, for which I am one of the Executive Producers and the one and only head writer, will be debuting on PBS in September. Created by AL ROKER, it teaches kids the science of weather and boasts an all-star cast that includes LeVar Burton, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Holly Robinson Peete. Also in the cast is Rodney Saulsberry who was the voce of “Joe Robbie Robertson” in Spider-Man: TAS! So, gather your kids together and check it out this Fall. Excelsior!
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