Marvel Studios Animation’s upcoming series, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, has released its first official images. The show, previously titled Spider-Man: Freshman Year, offers a unique perspective on Peter Parker’s origin story, with Norman Osborn serving as his mentor.
Set in an alternate Earth, the series will explore Peter’s early days as Spider-Man, introducing iconic villains and supporting characters. A five-issue limited comic series, written by Christos Gage and illustrated by Eric Gapstur, will serve as a prequel to the show.



Key highlights from the series:
- New suit design: Peter’s homemade suit features a unique web shooter design and customized civilian clothes.
- Iconic villains: The series will introduce classic Spider-Man villains.
- Supporting characters: Fans will see Peter interact with familiar faces like Nico Minoru from Runaways.
- Surprising twists: The series promises unexpected plot developments.
What we know about the series:
- Mentor-student relationship: Peter and Norman Osborn’s unlikely alliance will be a central focus.
- Friendship with Nico Minoru: Peter’s friendship with the future Runaways member will offer a fresh dynamic.
- Unique perspective: The series will differentiate itself from the MCU and Sony’s Spider-Verse by exploring new villains and hero interactions.
- Release date: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is rumored to premiere on Disney+ in November.
For more information, check out these articles:
- Marvel Studios Announces Tom Holland’s Replacement for New Spider-Man Release: https://thedirect.com/article/tom-holland-spider-man-marvel-studios-show-release
- Marvel Studios Just Cast a New Aunt May Actress: https://thedirect.com/article/marvel-studios-aunt-may-actress-new
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