Spider-Man Is Eyeing a "Promising" New Romance, This Is Not a Drill

2025 is ushering in a new era for Spider-Man as everyone’s favorite friendly neighborhood hero embarks on a fresh ongoing series, promising thrilling changes to his story. Most exciting of all is the teased romance for Peter Parker, leaving fans with one burning question: which lucky lady will capture Spider-Man’s heart this time?

This April, The Amazing Spider-Man is getting a fresh start as Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz, and John Romita Jr. kick off a brand-new run for the iconic web-slinger. Fans can look forward to the first issue hitting shelves on April 9, 2025, but until then, Marvel has generously offered an exciting sneak peek of what’s to come with an action-packed preview featuring Spider-Man facing off against one of his most iconic foes—RHINO.

While this may initially seem like familiar territory, this series is anything but a rehash, introducing new career developments for Peter, the arrival of an all-new supervillain, and a promising romance on the horizon.

Peter Parker Is Getting a New Romance in The 'Amazing Spider-Man' Comic Run

Big Time Collectibles Ariel Diaz Virgin Variant for The Amazing Spider-Man #23 (2023)

The Amazing Spider-Man #23 Mary Jane Watson and Black Cat

Among the many teased developments for Spider-Man, the prospect of a new romance stands out as one of the most exciting. Peter Parker’s love life has always been a defining aspect of his character, and that isn’t changing anytime soon. However, the synopsis offers little to go on, simply stating that “a promising romance” is on the horizon. This leaves fans wondering whether the story will put a fresh spin on one of Peter’s most iconic love interests, like Mary Jane Watson or Felicia Hardy (Black Cat), or if it will introduce an entirely new romance yet to be explored.

If Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz, and John Romita Jr. choose to introduce a brand-new love interest, it would be a bold and daring move. Spider-Man fans have repeatedly shown how reluctant they are to let go of the past—especially when it comes to beloved figures like Mary Jane and even Gwen Stacy. That said, a fresh romantic direction could be exactly what Spider-Man needs to reinvigorate his character and set this new run apart from previous stories. After all, simply rehashing the same tales serves little purpose. No matter which path Kelly, Larraz, and Romita take, they are sure to bring something special to the ever-evolving Spider-Man mythos.

Romance Is Just the Beginning: What’s Next for Spider-Man?

Wraparound Cover by PEPE LARRAZ for AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 (2025)

While the romance in The Amazing Spider-Man will undoubtedly have fans eagerly awaiting the reveal of Peter’s next love interest, just as much excitement surrounds the introduction of a brand-new villain to Spider-Man lore. Though Marvel’s preview offers little insight into this mysterious foe, a separate news release has teased both the character’s design and name—HELLGATE. By piecing together different reports, it’s also highly likely that Hellgate is the force behind “amping up [Peter’s] villains—making them meaner, more aggressive, and increasingly dangerous to everyone around them—and Spidey is next!” While this connection remains unconfirmed, the possibility alone raises the stakes for Spider-Man’s upcoming story, making Hellgate a formidable addition to his ever-growing rogues’ gallery.

The Amazing Spider-Man #1 is available April 9, 2025, from Marvel Comics!