Spider-Man and One Piece Officially Cross Over, But Not How Fans Think They Would

Image by Kennedy Michael King Published Oct 1, 2026, 12:01 PM EDT Sign in to your CBR account Spider-Man is next in the long line of characters to pay homage to anime, and his contribution is connected to One Piece. Although the cameo does not directly mention One Piece by name, Spider-Man strikes a pose that is shockingly reminiscent of a signature move used by One Piece's main hero, Monkey D. Luffy. Anime references in comics are common, with acclaimed series like Dragon Ball and Akira receiving subtle nods. One issue of Deadpool even directly referenced the hit shōnen series Chainsaw Man by name, making for an unexpectedly brilliant crossover. Spider-Man's Amazing Spider-Man #1000 Cover Pose Matches Luffy's Gear 2 Pose The Amazing Spider-Man #1000 will officially release Wednesday, September 30, with some early releases on September 26 for Local Comic Shop Day. Multiple different cover variants will be available for purchase. The iconic 104-page issue, written by Noah Hawley and Joe Kelly, is boldly proclaimed to be "THE BIGGEST ISSUE IN AMAZING SPIDER-HISTORY!" Many talented creators collaborated on the milestone issue, including Pepe Larraz, John Romita Jr., Frank Miller, and ...