Though he has an impressive roster of villains, Marvel’sSpider-Man’smost dedicated enemy throughout his long history as a superhero has often been J. Jonah Jameson. This fall,theDaily BugleEditor-in-Chief finally gets to squish the web-slinging menaceonce and for all in a variant cover forThe Amazing Spider-Man.
The Amazing Spider-Man#61 – the debut of writer Joe Kelly and artist Ed McGuinness on the title – will ship with a variant cover by Skottie Young, whichhilariously features a cartoon version of Spider-Man fleeing from a rolled up newspaper, being swung with gusto by an arm that can only belong to one publisher: J. Jonah Jameson.
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This comedic variant cover takes the hero’s name literally; he’s spider-sized, and about to get smashed by the newspaper that often just tries to crush his reputation.
Skottie Young’s variant cover forThe Amazing Spider-Man#61 perfectly encapsulates sixty-plus years of J. Jonah Jameson’s vendetta against Spider-Man, wrapping it up in a single hilarious image.
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The Amazing Spider-Man#61 – Variant Cover By Skottie Young
Skottie Young’s variant cover forThe Amazing Spider-Man#61 perfectly encapsulates sixty-plus years of J. Jonah Jameson’s vendetta against Spider-Man, wrapping it up in a single hilarious image, as the hero attempts to outrun the towering newspaper. As one of the most memorable dimensions ofSpider-Manlore, Jonah and Spidey’s erstwhile rivalry is beloved by fans, and as a result,Young’s cover will be highly sought-after by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike, given the way that it pays tribute to the rich history of the two characters.
Spider-Man debuted inAmazing Fantasy #15 in 1962, and subsequently got his own series the next year. J. Jonah Jameson made his debut appearance On the very first page ofThe Amazing Spider-Man#1. Even beforeMarvel own editors figured out whether “Spider-Man” should be hyphenated,J. Jonah Jameson was already calling the Webslinger a menace.Jameson’s characterization has changed a lot over the years, varying from a curmudgeonly, yet caring boss, to an incredibly unscrupulous businessman, more interested in selling papers than reporting the truth – but his feud with Spidey remains his defining trait.
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Jameson’s backstory – eventually presented in the anthology seriesSpider-Man’s Tangled Web#20, by current Spider-Man writer Zeb Wells with art by Dean Haspiel – showed him shaped by his abusive father, who everyone else saw as a manly war hero. It reinforced his belief that anyone seen as a hero by the general public must be hiding dark secrets, or committing some other crime outside of the limelight. Even whenthe Wallcrawler has saved members of his family,Jameson only paused, but never canceled, his personal vendetta againstSpider-Man.
The Amazing Spider-Man #61will be available June 02, 2025 from Marvel Comics.
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is the name given to several individuals who have employed a spider-moniker throughout Marvel Comics. Typically gaining their powers through a bite from a radioactive spider, the different Spider-Man heroes employ super-strength, agility, and intellect while utilizing webbing to swing and tangle up their foes. The most notable of these Spider-Men is Peter Parker, who remains one of the most popular superheroes throughout the world.
