Spider-Man's Past Haunts Him in Amazing Spider-Man #30: The Rise of Spore

Spider-Man's Past Haunts Him in Amazing Spider-Man #30: The Rise of Spore

Spider-Man faces a new adversary in the form of Spore, who happens to be one of Peter Parker's oldest friends. This new villain is set to shake up Peter's world in Amazing Spider-Man #30, penned by Joe Kelly and illustrated by Pete Woods, with cover art by Mark Bagley. Spore's true identity is revealed to be Brian Nehring, a childhood friend of Peter's who holds him responsible for a life-altering accident. The upcoming issue promises a showdown between Spidey and Spore, raising questions about Peter's role in the tragedy and unveiling secrets from previous battles. Kelly and the team aimed to create a villain with science-based powers and a personal vendetta against Peter, adding a new layer of complexity to Spider-Man's rogues' gallery. Amazing Spider-Man #30 is scheduled for release on June 2, 2026.