![Despite his loner image, Spider-Man worked great as a team up partner for all of the Marvel Heroes. So in December 1995, Marvel launched a new team-up series, "Spider-Man Team-Up." The first issue by Mark Waid, Scott Lobdell and Tom Peyer had art by Ken Lashley, Vince Russel and Al Milgrom.The series lasted seven issues but led to the return of "Marvel Team-Up."](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/hash/3d/0f/3d0f734bd927fd8c637e031b4dc39b4b.jpg?itok=RHi4dski "Despite his loner image, Spider-Man worked great as a team up partner for all of the Marvel Heroes. So in December 1995, Marvel launched a new team-up series, "Spider-Man Team-Up." The first issue by Mark Waid, Scott Lobdell and Tom Peyer had art by Ken Lashley, Vince Russel and Al Milgrom.The series lasted seven issues but led to the return of "Marvel Team-Up."")
![Spider-Man's popularity was not waning when Marvel decided to cancel "Marvel Team-Up." Instead Marvel launched a third solo Spider-Man title in "The Web of Spider-Man." Team-ups were considered tough for Spider-Man since many viewed the hero as a loner.In the final issue of the original "Marvel Team-Up" series Spider-Man teamed with the X-Men to take on the Juggernaut in a story by Louise Simonson and Greg LaRocque.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/hash/74/d8/74d8f101e64636f2db9b38968d77fddb.jpg?itok=tzgUWvyT "Spider-Man's popularity was not waning when Marvel decided to cancel "Marvel Team-Up." Instead Marvel launched a third solo Spider-Man title in "The Web of Spider-Man." Team-ups were considered tough for Spider-Man since many viewed the hero as a loner.In the final issue of the original "Marvel Team-Up" series Spider-Man teamed with the X-Men to take on the Juggernaut in a story by Louise Simonson and Greg LaRocque.")
![In 1972, "The Amazing Spider-Man" was a sales success for Marvel Comics, but how could Marvel spin-off that popularity into a second ongoing title? How about teaming Spidey with different heroes across the Marvel Universe?In March 1972, "Marvel Team-Up" #1 by Roy Thomas and Ross Andru made its debut. Originally the series was supposed to rotate stories between Spider-Man and the Human Torch, but as Spidey's popularity proved so great, the Human Torch took a back seat and Spidey headlined the series for its 150 issues.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/hash/8e/af/8eaf9293f23fec5a5d497530752fab8d.jpg?itok=BwrVzKQd "In 1972, "The Amazing Spider-Man" was a sales success for Marvel Comics, but how could Marvel spin-off that popularity into a second ongoing title? How about teaming Spidey with different heroes across the Marvel Universe?In March 1972, "Marvel Team-Up" #1 by Roy Thomas and Ross Andru made its debut. Originally the series was supposed to rotate stories between Spider-Man and the Human Torch, but as Spidey's popularity proved so great, the Human Torch took a back seat and Spidey headlined the series for its 150 issues.")
July is shaping up to be a huge month in the life of Spider-Man. Throughout the “Superior Spider-Week” Marvel Comics has made big announcements surrounding their web headed star. First there is the new series, “The Superior Foes of Spider-Man” where a bunch of Spidey’s average villains head to the big time as the new Sinister Six. Then the deadly Carnage gets an upgrade in the “Superior Carnage” limited series. “Superior Spider-Man” writer Dan Slott has said that big changes to the character are coming in July that might be even more shocking than the events of “Amazing Spider-Man” #700.
With all this danger coming Spider-Man’s way what could Marvel do to make things worse for Spider-Man? How about teaming him with Marvel’s greatest heroes? In an April 5, 2013 announcement on Marvel.com, Marvel revealed the all new Spider-Man series, “Superior Spider-Man Team-Up.”
The new series will replace the current Spider-Man team-up title “Avenging Spider-Man,” and will be written by Chris Yost with art by David Lopez. How does working with heroes mean danger for Spider-Man? When you’re really Doctor Octopus locked in Spider-Man’s body you’re not too friendly with the good guys.
“In my heart when I say "Team-Up" for "Superior Spider-Man," I probably mean "Versus." In the latest "Avenging" issues, we've seen that he has a fairly contentious relationship with most of the heroes he's encountered. And with "Superior Spider-Man Team Up," that just gets bigger.” Yost said in an interview with ComicBookResources.com.
“’Superior Spider-Man Team-Up” #1 takes fans across the entire Marvel Universe and pits Superior Spider-Man against heroes and foes you wouldn’t necessarily think he’d rub shoulders with. More and more people in the Marvel Universe are starting to sense a change in Spider-Man, and being able to see Chris put Spidey in those situations is going to have my inbox full of team-up requests!” Marvel Senior Editor Stephen Wacker told Marvel.com.
Marvel has pulled out all the stops to make July the Superior Spider-Month. Look for all these titles at your local comic book retailer.
Team-up series are nothing new for Spider-Man and The List looks at the history of Spider-Man’s team-up series.
![In 1972, "The Amazing Spider-Man" was a sales success for Marvel Comics, but how could Marvel spin-off that popularity into a second ongoing title? How about teaming Spidey with different heroes across the Marvel Universe?In March 1972, "Marvel Team-Up" #1 by Roy Thomas and Ross Andru made its debut. Originally the series was supposed to rotate stories between Spider-Man and the Human Torch, but as Spidey's popularity proved so great, the Human Torch took a back seat and Spidey headlined the series for its 150 issues.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/28/cf/28cf72fba3b26c04b253df525a029db0.jpg?itok=g61HjUWP "In 1972, "The Amazing Spider-Man" was a sales success for Marvel Comics, but how could Marvel spin-off that popularity into a second ongoing title? How about teaming Spidey with different heroes across the Marvel Universe?In March 1972, "Marvel Team-Up" #1 by Roy Thomas and Ross Andru made its debut. Originally the series was supposed to rotate stories between Spider-Man and the Human Torch, but as Spidey's popularity proved so great, the Human Torch took a back seat and Spidey headlined the series for its 150 issues.")
![Spider-Man's popularity was not waning when Marvel decided to cancel "Marvel Team-Up." Instead Marvel launched a third solo Spider-Man title in "The Web of Spider-Man." Team-ups were considered tough for Spider-Man since many viewed the hero as a loner.In the final issue of the original "Marvel Team-Up" series Spider-Man teamed with the X-Men to take on the Juggernaut in a story by Louise Simonson and Greg LaRocque.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/19/ed/19ed606dd44cf7e65a3515ec7880804b.jpg?itok=E5yeKsO1 "Spider-Man's popularity was not waning when Marvel decided to cancel "Marvel Team-Up." Instead Marvel launched a third solo Spider-Man title in "The Web of Spider-Man." Team-ups were considered tough for Spider-Man since many viewed the hero as a loner.In the final issue of the original "Marvel Team-Up" series Spider-Man teamed with the X-Men to take on the Juggernaut in a story by Louise Simonson and Greg LaRocque.")
![Despite his loner image, Spider-Man worked great as a team up partner for all of the Marvel Heroes. So in December 1995, Marvel launched a new team-up series, "Spider-Man Team-Up." The first issue by Mark Waid, Scott Lobdell and Tom Peyer had art by Ken Lashley, Vince Russel and Al Milgrom.The series lasted seven issues but led to the return of "Marvel Team-Up."](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/7f/8e/7f8ea4cd81a03d485f954e61b46d8e90.jpg?itok=XGgvbpko "Despite his loner image, Spider-Man worked great as a team up partner for all of the Marvel Heroes. So in December 1995, Marvel launched a new team-up series, "Spider-Man Team-Up." The first issue by Mark Waid, Scott Lobdell and Tom Peyer had art by Ken Lashley, Vince Russel and Al Milgrom.The series lasted seven issues but led to the return of "Marvel Team-Up."")
![Spider-Man works great when teamed with different heroes. He can fight them, convince them the fight was a mistake and then work with them to beat the bad guys. The new "Marvel Team-Up" series debuted in September 1997 and started with Spider-Man teaming with Generation X.After the first seven issues Spider-Man stopped headlining the series and different heroes began headlining the series. Without Spidey the series was cancelled at eleven issues.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/f9/56/f95654ecb730f8674fc4e11eb6395b2b.jpg?itok=u2OdoDRK "Spider-Man works great when teamed with different heroes. He can fight them, convince them the fight was a mistake and then work with them to beat the bad guys. The new "Marvel Team-Up" series debuted in September 1997 and started with Spider-Man teaming with Generation X.After the first seven issues Spider-Man stopped headlining the series and different heroes began headlining the series. Without Spidey the series was cancelled at eleven issues.")
![Brian Michael Bendis had just launched the "Ultimate Spider-Man" series and it was a tremendous success. This continuity light series featured a younger Spider-Man who did not know many of the heroes in the Ultimate Marvel Universe. There were many stories to tell.Bendis launched the "Ultimate Marvel Team-Up" series and for 16 issues he worked with a broad spectrum of artists that introduced many of the Marvel Heroes to Spider-Man.The first issue teamed Spidey with Wolverine as Bendis worked with artist Matt Wagner.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/aa/60/aa609b77ab21d73b4ad58c6d98583df6.jpg?itok=H9LRuaeW "Brian Michael Bendis had just launched the "Ultimate Spider-Man" series and it was a tremendous success. This continuity light series featured a younger Spider-Man who did not know many of the heroes in the Ultimate Marvel Universe. There were many stories to tell.Bendis launched the "Ultimate Marvel Team-Up" series and for 16 issues he worked with a broad spectrum of artists that introduced many of the Marvel Heroes to Spider-Man.The first issue teamed Spidey with Wolverine as Bendis worked with artist Matt Wagner.")
![Robert "The Walking Dead" Kirkman teamed with artist Scott Kollins to launched the third volume of "Marvel Team-Up" in January 2005. The series rotated more heroes in an out of the spotlight than previously attempted as Kirkman wrote one long story for the series' 25 issues.Spider-Man was prominently featured throughout and the stories were outstanding.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/0d/d2/0dd24f2fad3127d09dd4ff2cf5a70787.jpg?itok=fsicgG5V "Robert "The Walking Dead" Kirkman teamed with artist Scott Kollins to launched the third volume of "Marvel Team-Up" in January 2005. The series rotated more heroes in an out of the spotlight than previously attempted as Kirkman wrote one long story for the series' 25 issues.Spider-Man was prominently featured throughout and the stories were outstanding.")
![By the time "Avenging Spider-Man" launched in January 2012, Spidey had become a full-fledged member of the Avengers. He was regularly teaming with heroes on a grand scale. So the new team-up series would feature Spider-Man working with different members of the Avengers in one-on-one situations."Avenging Spider-Man" #1 by Zeb Wells and Joe Maureira kicked off a new era of team-ups as Spidey teamed with the Red Hulk.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/33/46/3346bf0113ddebd309d5568a53c14dc3.jpg?itok=-CuS75uD "By the time "Avenging Spider-Man" launched in January 2012, Spidey had become a full-fledged member of the Avengers. He was regularly teaming with heroes on a grand scale. So the new team-up series would feature Spider-Man working with different members of the Avengers in one-on-one situations."Avenging Spider-Man" #1 by Zeb Wells and Joe Maureira kicked off a new era of team-ups as Spidey teamed with the Red Hulk.")
![Now that Doctor Octopus is Spider-Man, he has developed a contentious attitude towards many of Spider-Man's old allies. "Superior Spider-Man Team-Up" promises to have much more hostility between Spider-Man and his fellow heroes. Look for the new series in July by Chris Yost and David Lopez.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/fa/95/fa957162e7ed3a8dd7251449e9f30828.jpg?itok=BLjeJizE "Now that Doctor Octopus is Spider-Man, he has developed a contentious attitude towards many of Spider-Man's old allies. "Superior Spider-Man Team-Up" promises to have much more hostility between Spider-Man and his fellow heroes. Look for the new series in July by Chris Yost and David Lopez.")
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