Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man films revolutionized the superhero movie genre, and their impact is still felt today. A recent issue of Amazing Spider-Man (#1000) almost included a nod to one of the most memorable and important scenes from those films.
At MegaCon Orlando, writer Joe Kelly shared that he almost included a retelling of the famous train scene from Spider-Man 2 in his 1000th issue of Amazing Spider-Man. This scene, where Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) struggles to save a train full of people while his identity is revealed, is a key moment in the film. The people he rescues promise to keep his secret and support him against Doctor Octopus. Kelly’s comic issue would have revisited these memorable events decades after they originally appeared in the movie.
I was so excited to hear Kelly talk about this at MegaCon 2026! Apparently, the writers have meetings every six months to discuss where the stories are going. They started brainstorming ideas for Amazing Spider-Man #1000 about a year ago, and the editor, Nick Lowe, specifically asked if anyone had thoughts. Kelly hadn’t really started thinking about it yet, but Nick really wanted a story that celebrated New York City. It sounds like they were really focused on capturing the spirit of the city in that issue, which as a fan, I totally loved!
Kelly explained they drew inspiration from a powerful scene in Sam Raimi’s second Spider-Man film, where New Yorkers rally to help the hero. They loved how enthusiastic and supportive the crowd was, and wanted to recreate that feeling in their own project. During a dinner conversation, they brainstormed the idea of bringing the spirit of New York City to life as a character, but the pitch wasn’t well-received, and Kelly admitted she was actually relieved it didn’t move forward.
Sam Raimi Changed Spider-Man’s Legacy Forever
Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man films were a game-changer, introducing the iconic hero to a new generation and capturing the spirit of the early 2000s. Spider-Man has always been popular, but Raimi’s trilogy revitalized the character for the big screen. The screenplay for Spider-Man 2, written by Alvin Sargent, is still considered a high point, skillfully delving into Peter Parker’s struggles with his dual identity while pitting him against compelling villains. Both Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2 demonstrate a remarkable understanding of both Peter Parker as a person and his superhero alter ego. While Spider-Man 3 has its issues,
Look, Sony and Marvel have tried, but honestly, nothing feels quite like Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man movies. They really nailed Peter Parker and Spider-Man, capturing that emotional core from the comics. I’ve played a lot of Spider-Man games and seen all the movies, and Raimi just got it. He understood that with such an iconic character, he had a huge responsibility to do the story justice and, in my opinion, he absolutely nailed it, changing how we see Spider-Man forever.
Amazing Spider-Man #1000 releases in September.
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2026-03-26 19:12