Amazing Spider-Man #28 Preview: Peter’s To-Do List Fights Back

Peter Parker’s life is a never-ending cycle of superhero duties, college deadlines, and personal errands — but in the upcoming Amazing Spider-Man #28, his own to-do list is about to become his biggest enemy. Marvel just dropped the first official preview for the issue, and it’s weirder (and more relatable) than any Spider-Man story we’ve seen in months.

What’s Inside the Amazing Spider-Man #28 Preview?

The new preview picks up with Peter juggling his usual chaos: stopping muggings, finishing his grad school thesis, and trying to make it to Aunt May’s birthday dinner on time. But when he scribbles his latest to-do list on a magical sticky note (don’t ask, it’s a long story), the list gains sentience — and decides to punish Peter for every incomplete task.

Yes, you read that right: Peter’s to-do list is fighting back. Each unchecked item manifests as a physical threat, from a giant "PAY RENT" note that blocks his path to a swarm of "FINISH LAB REPORT" paper bees that sting worse than his usual villains.

Key Details You Need to Know

• Release Date: Amazing Spider-Man #28 hits local comic shops on October 23, 2024.
• Creative Team: Written by Joe Kelly, with art by John Romita Jr. and colors by Marcio Menyz.
• Core Conflict: Peter has to complete every task on his sentient to-do list before it destroys his apartment (and his reputation as a hero).
• Cameos: Mary Jane Watson appears briefly to question Peter’s sanity when he starts fighting a sticky note in their living room.

Why This Issue Is a Must-Read for Spider-Man Fans

Most Spider-Man arcs focus on world-ending threats or tragic backstories, but Amazing Spider-Man #28 leans into the everyman struggle that made Peter Parker so beloved in the first place. Every reader who’s ever stared at an overwhelming to-do list will relate to Peter’s panic as his tasks turn against him.

It’s also a great entry point for new fans: you don’t need to know years of Spider-Man lore to laugh at Peter dodging a "BUY GROCERIES" task that turns into a rolling cart of exploding fruit. Intermediate fans will catch nods to Peter’s past struggles with balancing his superhero and personal life, too.

Early Preview Highlights

Marvel shared 5 full pages of the issue in the preview, and standout moments include:

• Peter webbing a "CALL NED BACK" task to a lamppost, only for it to break free and chase him through Queens.
• A hilarious scene where Peter tries to explain to a confused police officer why he’s fighting a sentient piece of paper.
• A tease of a larger mystery: where did the magical sticky note come from? Is this a prank by a familiar villain?

How to Read the Full Amazing Spider-Man #28 Preview

You can check out the full 5-page preview for free on Marvel’s official website right now. To get the full issue, pre-order at your local comic shop, or grab it on Marvel Unlimited 30 days after its release date.

Will Peter finish his to-do list before it finishes him? We’ll have to wait until October to find out — but for now, the preview is giving us all the laughs and superhero action we need.

Final Thoughts

The Amazing Spider-Man #28 preview proves that even the most mundane parts of Peter Parker’s life can turn into unforgettable comic book moments. Whether you’re a die-hard Spider-Man fan or just love a good relatable story, this issue is worth adding to your pull list.

What’s the wildest item on your own to-do list? Let us know in the comments below!