underrated Spider-Man comics 2025

Everyone knows that with great power comes great responsibility, but not every great Spider-Man story comes with a billion-dollar movie tie-in. While the “Mainstream” list usually starts and ends with the 1960s classics or the newest Ultimate line, there is a treasure trove of stories that experiment with the character’s genre, tone, and psychology. In late 2025, as fans look for deeper character studies following the massive “One World Under Doom” event, these “underrated” picks offer a refreshing change of pace. From psychedelic journeys through other dimensions to quiet stories about the people who live in Spider-Man’s wake, this guide is for the fan who wants to see what else the Web-Slinger is capable of. If you’re tired of the same three origin stories, grab your web-shooters. We’re going off the beaten path to find the Top 10 most underrated Spider-Man comics available today. 1. Spider-Man: Fever (by Brendan McCarthy) 2. Spider-Man’s Tangled Web (Anthology) 3. Spider-Man: Life Story (by Chip Zdarsky) 4. Untold Tales of Spider-Man (by Kurt Busiek) 5. Spider-Man: With Great Power (by David Lapham) 6. Spider-Man: Revenge of the Green Goblin (by Roger Stern) 7. Spidey (2015) / Spider-Man: Freshman Year 8. Spider-Man: Spirits of the Earth (by Charles Vess) 9. Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane (by Terry Moore) 10. Spectacular Spider-Man #310 (by Chip Zdarsky) The Artistic Choice: ? [Spider-Man: Fever (Marvel Premiere Classic)] The Anthology Pick: ? [Spider-Man’s Tangled Web Omnibus] The Heartbreaking Epic: ? [Spider-Man: Life Story] The All-Ages Starter: ? [Spider-Man: Freshman Year (Spidey 2015 Collection)]