Marvel Just Confirmed Spider-Man Fans’ Biggest Fear

Published Aug 10, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT Annie Banks is a Rotten Tomatoes–approved critic, and CBR editor and writer specializing in anime, comics, and superheroes. Her work has also appeared in Collider and The Mary Sue, where she covered pop culture, fandoms, and entertainment trends. A lifelong fan whose love for storytelling began with Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Annie blends critical insight with genuine passion for geek culture, from sci-fi to K-pop. Amazing Spider-Man #1000 is getting a brand-new release day, after Spider-Man is caught in a jam (literally). Per an official notice from Marvel Comics to comic book store retailers, Popverse reports that "Marvel has just sent a notice to comic book store retailers alerting them that the vaunted Amazing Spider-Man #1000 will not be going on sale August 16, but has been delayed at least two weeks, with the new presumed release date being September 30. This would be all 32 versions of the issue, meaning the two main covers and the 30 variants (well, 30 at last count). Marvel primarily uses three printing houses for its comic books, but has not disclosed which printer is having the issue." The entertainment website added that th...