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Spider-Man by Roger Stern Omnibus

Roger Stern · John Romita Jr.

Story era 04 · Streets and Legends

Roger Stern tests Peter Parker’s responsibilities through the Hobgoblin mystery and stories grounded in his everyday life.

UnownedReading status not recorded1,296 pages52 full issues

One-book project: Spider-Man by Roger Stern

Setup & reading order

  1. After Amazing Spider-Man #252

    The Stern run concludes here. Michelinie’s creator volumes provide a later Spider-Man continuation.

Optional context & path

Path: Spider-Man, classic era. Related projects that read well in this order; the order is a suggestion, not a requirement.

Useful background and earlier stops: Amazing Spider-Man — Lee/Romita Foundation · Spider-Man: Shadow of the Green Goblin.

Only required setup and earlier volumes in the same project affect the queue. Everything here is optional.

The books

UnownedSpider-Man by Roger Stern OmnibusRoger Stern · John Romita Jr.1,296 pp
This book

Spider-Man by Roger Stern Omnibus

Omnibus hardcover · 1,296 pages · Unowned

Book 1 of 1 · Streets and Legends

Peter Parker’s Hobgoblin years, closing with the arrival of the black costume.

See reading checkpoints
Released 20 Apr 2021 · 1,296 pages · John Romita Jr. cover9781302928377Planned edition
Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976)#43–61, #85
Amazing Spider-Man (1963)#224–252, #206
Amazing Spider-Man Annual#16–17
Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man Annual (1979) (partial — relevant material)#3
Amazing Spider-Man Annual (partial — relevant material)#15
Web of Spider-Man Annual (1985) (partial — relevant material)#3
What If? (1977) (partial — relevant material)#34
Earth-616 PrimaryMultiverse Brief appearance

Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16 repeats in Avengers: The Seasons of the Witch, so Monica Rambeau’s introduction needs only one reading. Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #3, Amazing Spider-Man Annual #15, Web of Spider-Man Annual #3 and What If? #34 contribute excerpts, not complete annuals or a complete What If? issue.

Edition sources

Each ISBN identifies a specific printing and cover. “Owned copy” identifies the edition on my shelf; “Planned edition” identifies the edition listed for collecting.

Duplication · Spider-Man by Roger Stern Omnibus

These books share full issues or parts of issues with other books in the plan. Open the lists below to see which stories repeat.

Connected stories

Character origins and background Familiarity with Peter Parker’s ordinary life gives Superior Spider-Man’s inversion more weight.

Connected project: Superior Spider-Man

Things to know
  • Denser 1980s narration.
  • The omnibus has also appeared in multiple printings.