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Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Spider-Gwen's New Comic Already Has Fans Reeling, And It's Not Even Out Yet
Marvel's multiverse shenanigans can be hard to keep track of, especially across its many, many different media franchises. The MCU has been following a multiverse arc since Endgame premiered in 2019, and there's reason to believe Insomniac's Spider-Man games might be dabbling in the Spider-Verse in the future. However, the multi-reality concept began in the comic books, where they've been dealing with the multiverse for decades. One of the most prominent faces of these alternate dimensions is Gwen Stacy, Spider-Man's sometimes girlfriend, who in one reality tragically dies, changing the course of the hero's life forever. In a different timeline however, the two's relationship was reversed, and Gwen became Spider-Gwen (or Ghost-Spider, or Spider-Woman) after the tragic loss of Peter. But now it looks like the comics are using some cosmic fuckery to alter things in the comic's 'main' timeline, and fans are less than thrilled. All-New Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider is a new comic run set to begin in August, and when fans saw the synopsis for the series back in May, it immediately raised eyebrows. All-New Spider-Gwen has its titular hero's story rewoven into the fabric of the Marvel universe. Using the Cosmic Cube, a powerful object that can reshape realities, Gwen becomes part of Earth 616, the 'Prime' reality in Marvel's various continuities (the MCU universe name began as 616, but has since become a bit more complicated as the franchise has gone on, and is now called Earth-19999). How does this work logistically? What does it mean for both Gwen and Peter to be alive in the same universe? Does this not completely change Peter Parker's trajectory in the main 'canon?' There are plenty of questions the comics will likely answer when they start rolling out next month, but right now, a lot of Spider-Gwen fans are less concerned about how Marvel is going to explain all of this, and more bothered by how this undermines Spider-Gwen's story. Spider-Gwen isn't just another hero with the same powers as Spider-Man. Her entire premise is to be a deliberate remix of his story, an exploration of the parallels between both of their worlds, and she is at the center of one of the most compelling 'what if' scenarios in comic books. Plopping her into the 'main' story runs counter to her very premise. Some fans think this is the natural end result of her rise in popularity after the Spider-Verse films, while others argue that Spider-Man lore has become so convoluted that this feels like Marvel running out of ideas. It's entirely possible this is merely an extended vacation in the main continuity before Gwen heads back to her original life, but the official synopsis says she's 'here to stay.' We'll see how Marvel handles this reality-altering storyline, and whether this will crossover with the main Spider-Man books, when the first issue is released on August 20. . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Gizmodo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Spider-Gwen's Twisty 2025 Continues in New Comic Relaunch
She's gonna be in the next 'Spider-Verse' movie, which means it's time for Spider-Gwen to star in a new comics run. Ever since she first debuted as a superheroic variant of Gwen Stacy in 2014, Spider-Gwen has become a semi-staple of Spider-Man media. If she's not swinging on her own with Miles or Peter, she's caught up in her own situations. While the original Gwen is being revived and turned into Gwenpool in a few months, the wallcrawling Stacy is getting another solo comic that help keep her in the orbit of other Spider-heroes. So in All-New Spider-Gwen: The Ghost Spider from returning writer and artist duo Stephanie Phillips and Paolo Villanelli, Gwen continues to be a full-time resident of Earth-616. Like her fellow Spiders before her, she's in her 'brand new' era: a new costume, a new place to live, and she's even looking to start up a new rock band. Those plans of hers get thrown into disarray when she's got new threats to tangle with, at least one of which Phillips teased 'might be her own fault.' Previous Spider-Gwen runs explored how she made the most of her new lease on life, either in 616 or her home dimension of Earth-65, and the same's true with this All-New series. Philips said the book's core theme is about 'possibility. […] She's finally in a place where she can build something new—new allies, new purpose, and maybe even a new sense of self.' Of course, with Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse possibly hitting theaters in June 2027, it also doesn't hurt to have Gwen headlining a new comic and maybe being a key part of whatever the next major Spider-book crossover is whenever that hits in the next few years. All-New Spider-Gwen: The Ghost Spider begins on August 20 following the end of the current Spider-Gwen: The Ghost Spider run wrapping with Issue 15 on July 2. [via Collider]
Express Tribune
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Marvel teases Gwen Stacy's return in upcoming Spider-Man storyline with cryptic teaser
Marvel Comics has released a cryptic teaser suggesting that Gwen Stacy may return from the dead in an upcoming storyline. While details remain scarce, the promotional image features a tombstone with the phrase 'Nothing is Sacred,' hinting at a possible resurrection or a major plot twist set for May 2025. Marvel has confirmed that more details will be revealed next week. It remains unclear whether this storyline will be part of the upcoming Spider-Man series written by Joe Kelly, with artwork by John Romita Jr. and Pepe Larraz, or if it belongs to a separate Spider-Man-related title. Fans are left speculating whether Gwen Stacy's return will be permanent, a multiversal twist, or another unexpected narrative choice by Marvel. While Gwen Stacy has remained an important figure in Spider-Man lore, her last major solo series concluded in 2022, leaving her largely absent from recent storylines. Her character's death in The Amazing Spider-Man #121 (1973) remains one of the most defining moments in Peter Parker's history. Over the years, Marvel has introduced alternate versions of Gwen, such as Spider-Gwen, but a main continuity resurrection would mark a significant shift. The teaser artwork, created by Paco Medina and Morry Hollowell, has already sparked widespread discussion among fans. The possibility of Gwen Stacy returning from the dead raises questions about the direction Marvel intends to take with Spider-Man and how it may affect Peter Parker's story.
