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Published May 17, 2024

'Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider' #1 Hits Stands with a Special Surprise Variant Cover

Celebrating the series' launch, retailers received a special 'Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider' #1 variant cover by artist David Marquez.

Gwen Stacy of Earth-65, aka Ghost-Spider, has proven to be one of Marvel’s biggest breakout heroes of the decade, and her new ongoing solo series promises to take her to even higher heights of stardom!

Writer Stephanie Phillips and artist Federica Mancin’s new series, SPIDER-GWEN: THE GHOST SPIDER, will make Gwen a permenant resident of the main Marvel Universe. Gwen’s new status quo will open the door to exciting new storytelling opportunities as she hits the ground running as New York’s next great super hero.

The debut issue hits stands next week, and to celebrate this highly anticipated launch, comic shops will receive a special surprise SPIDER-GWEN: THE GHOST-SPIDER #1 variant cover! The Promo Surprise Variant Cover by David Marquez is a thrilling image of Gwen falling into her new destiny in the 616! 

Trapped in the 616... for good! Welcome to New York! Gwen truly becomes a Ghost-Spider when she moves full time to the universe where Gwen Stacy died years ago. But why did she leave Earth-65? Why aren't the other spiders supposed to know she's here? Why isn't she supposed to suit up? And who will get hurt when she does?

SPIDER-GWEN: THE GHOST-SPIDER #1 Surprise Variant Cover by David Marquez

SPIDER-GWEN: THE GHOST-SPIDER #1
Written by STEPHANIE PHILLIPS
Art by FEDERICA MANCIN
Cover by MARK BROOKS
Surprise Variant Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ
On Sale 5/22

The SPIDER-GWEN: THE GHOST-SPIDER #1 Promo Surprise Variant Cover is the latest complimentary cover delivered from Marvel to show appreciation for retailers and build excitement for readers. Check out Marquez’s variant cover now and inquire with your local comic shop regarding availability. Stay tuned for more surprise variant covers in the near future!

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