Earlier this month, Marvel Comics teased a stunning character debut in Dan Slott and Mark Bagley’s Spider-Man #7, and now it’s time to unveil this spectacular new hero!
Introducing Spider-Boy! Catch him next week in Spider-Man #7, the thrilling conclusion to “The End of the Spider-Verse” story arc. Spider-Man’s long-lost sidekick will then appear in future issue of Spider-Man, and his outrageous origin will be told this June in Edge of Spider-Verse #3 in a story by Slott and the character’s co-creator, Humberto Ramos!
Over time, Marvel fans have met a host of new heroes from throughout the Spider-Verse! Miles Morales, Ghost-Spider, Spider-Man Noir, Spider-Punk, and so many more have weaved their way into the Marvel Universe and into fan’s hearts. But none of have been anything like Spider-Boy. Not originating from the multiverse at all, Spider-Boy’s been here all along and starred in some of the greatest stories in Spider-Man history! Hasn’t he?
Here’s what Slott had to say about his bold new creation:
“I can’t wait for people to meet Spider-Boy, and the unique role he’s going to play in both Spider-Man’s world and the Marvel Universe,” Slott said. “I grew up reading Spider-Man comics. He’s my favorite character in all of fiction. All I ever wanted to do was tell stories with this cast, and it’s been the coolest thing ever to co-create some of the characters who populate it. And this kid, this Spider-Boy, is the one I’m most psyched about!
Don’t miss Spider-Boy’s leap into the Marvel mythos in Amazing Spider-Man #7 on April 5.