Marvel has released a new variant cover by Leinil Francis Yu for Edge of Spider-Verse #1 that features a new character: Spider-Rex, who is — you guessed it — a dinosaur version of Spider-Man. Spider-Rex will make his debut in a story by Karla Pacheco and Pere Perez in Edge of Spider-Verse, which goes on sale August 3.
Take a look at Edge of Spider-Verse #1’s variant cover featuring Spider-Rex, as well as Marvel’s full press release, below:
New York, NY— June 22, 2022 — The future of the Spider-Verse is here! Launching in August, EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE will be five-issue limited series that introduces brand-new Spider-heroes and redefines fan-favorites such as Araña, Spider-Man Noir, Spider-Gwen, and Spider-Man: India! Each thrilling issue will contain three stories crafted by Marvel’s biggest Spider talents including an overarching narrative by Dan Slott who will lay the groundwork for the epic conclusion of the Spider-Verse later this year. EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #1 will see the debut of SPIDER-REX in a story by hit SPIDER-WOMAN creative team, Karla Pacheco and Pere Perez. Fans can see this awesome and one-of-a-kind Spider-Hero in a brand-new variant cover by Leinil Francis Yu.
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more announcements about the new heroes you’ll meet in the series! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

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