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The newest Spider-Man villain is also one of Peter Parker’s oldest friends.
Spider-Man has no shortage of villains in his rogues’ gallery, whether it be Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, Vulture, Electro, or more. The latest entry to this criminal line-up, though, changes everything, as Marvel Comics is introducing a new villain who will change Peter’s life forever.
Who is the new Spider-Man villain?
Peter will have to go up against Spore in Amazing Spider-Man #30, which arrives this coming June. The issue is written by Joe Kelly and illustrated by Pete Woods, with the cover art coming from Mark Bagley.
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“In Amazing Spider-Man #30, Kelly and guest artist Pete Woods continue to introduce the newest member of Spidey’s rogues gallery,” the solicitation reads. “One of Spider-Man’s oldest friends was caught in a terrible accident – and Peter Parker is to blame! Don’t miss SPIDEY VS. SPORE! But should Peter even BE fighting in a tragedy of his own making?! And learn the answers to an earth-shattering riddle from the battle with Torment in Death Spiral!”
In a statement given to Marvel, Kelly revealed the true identity of Spore is none other than Brian Nehring. Brian and Peter have known one another and been friends since middle school, with Brian’s first appearance being in 2025’s The Amazing Spider-Man #1.
Kelly said on creating Spore, “From the beginning of my run, Nick [Lowe] and I talked about a new villain that harkened back to early Amazing Spider-Man classics. Someone with science-based powers, caused by a lab accident, etc. But rather than give this villain an excuse to hate Spider-Man, they would be decided anti-Peter Parker. Enter Brian Nehring, who not only has a complex childhood past with Peter, but also blames him for the accident that transforms him into Spore! Pete Woods did an amazing job on his design- creepy and modern. He’s a sick puppy… Brian, not Pete… maybe Pete.
Amazing Spider-Man #30 arrives on June 2, 2026.
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