Stan Lee and John Romita’s The Amazing Spider-Man Classic Newspaper Classics returns to print in softcover for the first time, and for fans of comic history this is a truly exciting moment. Much like the way we’ve celebrated past classics here on Otakunoculture.com—from rediscovered manga editions to rare superhero anthologies—this release honours the timeless appeal of Spider-Man while preserving a piece of comic art history that too often disappears into out-of-print archives.
And unlike the comic book print run, it won’t cost an arm and a leg to own!
From the Press Release:
The Amazing Spider-Man swung into newsprint on Monday, January 3, 1977, bringing Marvel’s most popular hero from comic pages to newspapers worldwide. Through Stan Lee’s storytelling and John Romita’s masterful art, the strip delivered dramatic storylines that pitted Spidey against classic foes while introducing brand new characters, helping make Spider-Man a household name beyond the comic book stands. Now, for the first time ever in softcover, Stan Lee and John Romita’s The Amazing Spider-Man Classic Newspaper Classics will return to print as part of Clover Press’s spectacular new line of deluxe slipcase editions. The Kickstarter campaign is now live.
The Library of American Comics remastered and collected the strip in a series of hardcover collections—but so many of them are out of print, making the collection highly sought after and almost impossible for your average comics lover to get their hands on,” said Clover Publisher Hank Kanalz. ”Now, Clover Press and The Library of American Comics are bringing the collections back to print in an affordable softcover format! We’re collecting the strip strictly by year, reprinting each installment from January 1 to December 31. We can’t wait to help get these iconic comic strips into the hands of Spidey lovers everywhere!”
This campaign features four volumes, with strips from the years 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1980. Each volume will measure 11″ x 8.5″ in a horizontal format and slide into a vertical slipcase, designed for protection and easy shelving. The first offering will collect the strip from the years 1977 to 1980. Backing this Kickstarter campaign will allow readers to get all four volumes in one bundle. The campaign will also include extras such as a puzzle, stickers, lithographs, and more.
To visit the campaign for The Amazing Spider-Man Classic Newspaper Classics, head to Kickstarter. For updates, follow Clover Press on Instagram, X, Bluesky and Facebook. You can subscribe to the Clover Press newsletter here.
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