Marvel Comics is excited for Spider-Boy, a character created by Mark Bagley and Dan Slott, that is so fresh we know almost nothing about him. We’re getting a whole lot more info soon, however, in Edge of Spider-Verse #3, which will detail his origin and feature art by Humberto Ramos. We keep getting new glimpses of him, but soon we’ll know all.
“The all-new, all-different Spider-Boy of the 616: He’s got strange new spider-powers, secret ties to dark corners of Spider-Man lore, and a story that’s all his own… that is right about to begin!” Slott promises.
To get folks even more hype, Bagley has supplied a special variant cover for the issue, which you can view below.
For more on this news, read the official press release below.
New York, NY— May 17, 2023 — Fans are wild about Spider-Boy! The breakout hero’s blockbuster debut last month in SPIDER-MAN #7 scored multiple second printings and speculation about Spider-Man’s long-lost sidekick’s mysterious backstory. His unbelievable origins will begin to unravel in EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #3 where the character’s co-creators, Dan Slott and Humberto Ramos, team up for Spider-Boy’s first solo outing! On sale June 21, EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #3 will have multiple variant covers featuring Spider-Boy. Yesterday, fans got to see Ramos’ variant cover and now it’s time to reveal a stunning piece by Mark Bagley, the artist behind the Spider-Boy’s first appearance.
Spider-Boy leapt onto the scene during Dan Slott and Mark Bagley’s “End of the Spider-Verse” storyline, but he swears he’s not from the Spider-Verse at all! Despite no one recognizing him, he claims to have had plenty of adventures and team-ups with Spidey right in the 616! It’s a head-spinning mystery that’s only just begun!
“The all-new, all-different Spider-Boy of the 616: He’s got strange new spider-powers, secret ties to dark corners of Spider-Man lore, and a story that’s all his own… that is right about to begin!” Slott promises.
Check out Bagley’s cover below and learn the secrets behind Marvel’s newest sensation when EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #3 arrives on June 21! For more information, visit Marvel.com.
EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #3 (OF 4) – 75960620643800111
Written by DAN SLOTT & DAVID BETANCOURT
Art by HUMBERTO RAMOS & JULIAN SHAW
Cover by PATRICK BROWN
Ratio Variant Cover(1:200) by MARK BAGLEY – 75960620643800334
On Sale 6/21
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