An upcoming story arc of Amazing Spider-Man will bring back a rather controversial numbering system. The "Last Remains" story arc, which begins with Amazing Spider-Man #50, will feature special issues with the ".LR" numbering system. This system was previously used for the "Hunted" story arc, which saw Kraven the Hunter and his progeny hunting Spider-Man and other animal-themed heroes and villains.
"Last Remains" will finally see Spidey come face to face with the mysterious Kindred, who has been manipulating several events in the web-slinger's life. The spinoff will feature a group called "The Order of the Web", which consists of several spider-themed heroes including Miles Morales and Cindy Moon. The issues also see Matthew Rosenberg (Hawkeye: Freefall) join Nick Spencer on writing duties.
The official synopsis for Amazing Spider-Man #50.LR and #51.LR follows:
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #50.LR
- MATTHEW ROSENBERG & NICK SPENCER (W) • FEDERICO VICENTINI (A) • Cover by SARA PICHELLI
- Variant Cover by FEDERICO VICENTINI
- “LAST REMAINS” is so huge it cannot be contained within the pages of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN.
- Kindred’s assault is so epic, it’s going to sweep the other Spider-Heroes of the Marvel Universe up in its wake.
- All this and the bombshell dropped at the end of ASM #49 rolls toward one of Marvel fandom’s favorite characters.
- 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #51.LR
- MATTHEW ROSENBERG & NICK SPENCER (W) • FEDERICO VICENTINI (A)
- Cover by MARCELO FERREIRA
- VARIANT COVER BY IBAN COELLO
- The Order of the Web has to find a way to help Peter Parker!
- But someone is on their trail that is not going to make their quest easy!
- 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99