Marvel Comics revealed last week Spider-Boy was making his debut in Spider-Man #7 this week, and today we got even more info on the mysterious sidekick character. The issue was such a hit, a second printing is coming to comic shops on May 17th, so if you missed out you can pick it up, along with two variant cover options.
“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!”
The seventh issue will also sport a second printing cover by Luciano Vecchio and a virgin version of Humberto Ramos’ variant cover.
For more on this news, read the official press release below.
New York, NY— April 6, 2023 — Yesterday, fans witnessed the stunning introduction of SPIDER-BOY in Dan Slott and Mark Bagley’s SPIDER-MAN #7! This sold-out issue will return to shops next month with a brand-new variant cover by Luciano Vecchio and a virgin edition of Spider-Boy co-creator Humberto Ramos’ Spoiler Variant Cover! The mystery behind Spider-Man’s long-lost sidekick will continue to unravel in future issues of SPIDER-MAN and his outrageous origin story will be told this June in EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #3 in a story by Slott and 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?
“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!”
Check out the two covers now and don’t miss your chance to own one of the most talked about character debuts of the last decade when SPIDER-MAN #7 returns to stands next month! Look out for Spider-Boy’s second appearance in SPIDER-MAN #8 on May 3! For more information, visit Marvel.com.
SPIDER-MAN #7
Written by DAN SLOTT
Art by MARK BAGLEY
Second Printing Variant Cover by LUCIANO VECCHIO – 75960620327700712
Virgin Second Printing Ratio Variant Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS – 75960620327700716
On Sale 5/17
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