Jun 15, 1962 CE
Spider-Man First Appears
Peter Parker debuts as Spider-Man in Amazing Fantasy #15, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. This introduces the iconic character who would later anchor a vast multiverse. #comics #spiderman
Chronological Storyline (38 Milestones)
Feb 1, 1977 CE
First Alternate Universe Spider-Man in What If?
What If? #1 explores an alternate reality where Spider-Man joins the Fantastic Four, marking the first published alternate universe Spider-Man story. #comics #whatif )
Dec 1, 1987 CE
Kraven's Last Hunt - Noir Inspiration
This classic story does not involve multiverse but is a major influence on the character's depth, later inspiring alternate takes like Spider-Man: Noir. #comics #kraven
Nov 1, 1992 CE
Spider-Man 2099 Introduced
Miguel O'Hara becomes Spider-Man in Spider-Man 2099 #1, set in a futuristic cyberpunk universe. He becomes a key figure in later multiverse events. #comics #2099
Nov 1, 1994 CE
Spider-Man: The Clone Saga Begins
The controversial Clone Saga introduces multiple clones of Peter Parker, including Ben Reilly, exploring identity and legacy themes. #comics #clonesaga
Oct 12, 1997 CE
Animated Series 'The Spider-Verse' Episode
Spider-Man: The Animated Series features a two-part episode 'The Spider-Verse', bringing together Spider-Men from different dimensions for the first time on screen. #cartoon #multiverse
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Aug 1, 1998 CE
Spider-Girl Debuts
Mayday Parker, daughter of Peter Parker, appears in What If? #105 and later stars in her own series, set in the MC2 alternate universe. She becomes a popular legacy hero. #comics #spidergirl
Sep 1, 2000 CE
Ultimate Spider-Man Launches
Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley reboot Spider-Man in a modern Ultimate Universe (Earth-1610), reimagining the iconic origin and introducing a new generation of readers. #comics #ultimate
May 3, 2002 CE
First Live-Action Spider-Man Movie
Sam Raimi's Spider-Man starring Tobey Maguire launches the modern superhero film era, later becoming part of multiverse lore through No Way Home. #movies #spiderman )
Aug 1, 2003 CE
Spider-Man 1602 Introduced
Neil Gaiman's Marvel 1602 series reimagines Spider-Man as a colonial American teenager in a 17th-century alternate universe. #comics #1602
Dec 1, 2004 CE
Spider-Man: India Introduced
Pavitr Prabhakar becomes Spider-Man in a localized Indian version, set in Mumbai with a unique cultural twist. #comics #india
Feb 1, 2005 CE
Marvel Zombies Features Zombie Spider-Man
Marvel Zombies #1 introduces an alternate universe where heroes become flesh-eating zombies, including a iconic zombie Spider-Man. #comics #zombies
May 1, 2006 CE
Civil War Alternate Spider-Man
In the Civil War storyline, Spider-Man unmasks publicly, leading to alternate reality consequences explored in later multiverse stories. #comics #civilwar )
Dec 1, 2006 CE
Spider-Man: Reign Released
Spider-Man: Reign tells a dark future story of an aging Peter Parker in a dystopian New York, exploring themes of loss and legacy. #comics #alternatefuture
May 1, 2009 CE
Spider-Man: Noir Introduced
Spider-Man: Noir #1 presents a 1930s pulp-inspired version of Spider-Man, set during the Great Depression with a dark, gritty tone. #comics #noir
Sep 7, 2010 CE
Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions Released
The video game Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions features four alternate Spider-Men from different universes (Amazing, Noir, 2099, Ultimate) as playable characters. #videogames #multiverse
Aug 3, 2011 CE
Miles Morales Becomes Ultimate Spider-Man
In Ultimate Fallout #4, Miles Morales, a half-Black half-Latino teenager, takes up the mantle after Peter Parker's death, becoming a central figure in the multiverse. #comics #milesmorales
Oct 4, 2011 CE
Spider-Man: Edge of Time Released
This video game features time-traveling Spider-Man from 2099 and the present, dealing with cause-and-effect across timelines. #videogames #timetravel
Jul 11, 2012 CE
Spider-Men Crossover
Spider-Men #1 unites Earth-616 Peter Parker with Ultimate Universe Miles Morales for the first time, bridging two major universes. #comics #crossover
Oct 1, 2013 CE
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows Video Game?
Actually, Web of Shadows is 2008. Better use another event: 2011: Spider-Man: Edge of Time features time travel and alternate timelines. But we already have Shattered Dimensions. Let's add a notable one: 2011: 'Spider-Man: Edge of Time' video game released (October 4, 2011). It uses time travel to connect two Spider-Men. I'll insert here. #history #encyclopedia #science #culture
Jan 1, 2014 CE
Edge of Spider-Verse #1 Introduces New Spiders
The anthology series Edge of Spider-Verse features multiple alternate Spider-Men, including Spider-Man: Noir, Spider-Gwen, and others, expanding the multiverse. #comics #edgeofspiderverse
Oct 8, 2014 CE
Spider-Gwen Introduced
In Edge of Spider-Verse #2, Gwen Stacy becomes Spider-Woman of Earth-65, gaining immense popularity and her own series. #comics #spidergwen
Nov 5, 2014 CE
Spider-Verse Event Begins
The Amazing Spider-Man #9 kicks off the 'Spider-Verse' crossover, uniting Spider-Men from across the multiverse to fight the Inheritors. #comics #spiderverse
Jun 17, 2015 CE
Renew Your Vows Alternate Reality
Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows explores a reality where Peter Parker and Mary Jane are married with a daughter, focusing on family dynamics. #comics #alternatereality
Oct 5, 2016 CE
Spider-Man: Clone Conspiracy Begins
The Clone Conspiracy storyline involves clones of characters, raising questions about identity and reality within the Spider-Man mythos. #comics #clones
Jun 1, 2017 CE
Spider-Man: Homecoming - MCU Introduction
Tom Holland debuts as Spider-Man in the MCU, but the film itself doesn't explore the multiverse; however, it sets the stage for later multiverse stories. #movies #mcu
Oct 3, 2018 CE
Spider-Geddon Event
Spider-Geddon continues the Spider-Verse saga, with new spider-heroes teaming up to survive a threat from the multiverse. #comics #spidergeddon
Dec 14, 2018 CE
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Released
The animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse introduces Miles Morales as the lead, featuring multiple Spider-People from different dimensions. It wins the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. #movies #spiderverse
Mar 6, 2019 CE
Spider-Man: Life Story Published
Spider-Man: Life Story chronicles Peter Parker's life in real-time from 1962 to 2019, exploring an alternate timeline where characters age. #comics #lifestory
Jul 2, 2019 CE
Spider-Man: Far From Home - Fake Multiverse
Mysterio uses technology to simulate the multiverse, tricking Spider-Man and the world, which foreshadows real multiverse events. #movies #multiverse
Jan 1, 2020 CE
Spider-Man: The End One-Shot
Marvel's The End: Spider-Man #1 depicts a future final adventure of Peter Parker, exploring themes of legacy and sacrifice. #comics #theend )
Mar 1, 2020 CE
Spider-Man: Spider-Verse - The Complete Collection
Marvel compiles the original Spider-Verse storyline in a comprehensive collection, making the multiverse epic accessible to new readers. #comics #spiderverse )
Jan 1, 2021 CE
Spider-Man: The Last Hunt Anniversary Edition
Marvel releases a special edition of Kraven's Last Hunt, highlighting its enduring legacy on Spider-Man stories. #comics #anniversary
Jun 2, 2021 CE
Spider-Man: Spider's Shadow Miniseries
Spider-Man: Spider's Shadow reimagines the classic storyline where Peter's black suit symbiote corrupts him, leading to a darker alt-universe. #comics #symbiote
Dec 17, 2021 CE
Spider-Man: No Way Home Brings Multiverse to MCU
Spider-Man: No Way Home uses the multiverse to bring back villains from previous Spider-Man film franchises, integrating Sony's universe with the MCU. #movies #multiverse
Jan 1, 2022 CE
Spider-Man: The Lost Hunt Miniseries
This series explores an alternate story of Kraven the Hunter in an extended universe, adding depth to the Spider-Man mythos. #comics #losthunt
Jun 2, 2023 CE
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Released
The sequel to Into the Spider-Verse expands the multiverse with new dimensions and characters, pushing animation boundaries. #movies #spiderverse
Nov 1, 2023 CE
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse Announced
The third film in the animated Spider-Verse trilogy is announced, promising to conclude the story of Miles Morales and his multiversal journey. #movies #spiderverse