From the original origin story to multiverse crossovers, picking an entry point based on your interest makes six decades of comics easy to start.
Spider-Man comics have been running since 1962, so it's no surprise that new readers freeze up wondering where to begin. Instead of a cover-to-cover reading order, this list sorts ten issues and collections by what you're actually curious about β the origin, the multiverse, a specific character's world.
Each pick works as a standalone entry point that doesn't demand prior homework, so read whichever one appeals to you first, then branch out to other work from the same era or creative team. Translated editions and which issues are collected vary by publisher and region, so check current availability before buying. (Current as of August 2026; distribution can change.)