Marvel has finally revealed new details on its first gay Spider-Man, Web-Weaver.
Back in July, the popular comic book company announced that the LGBTQ+ web-slinger was headed to the pages of Edge of Spider-Verse #5.
“Web-Weaver, a not-so-mild mannered fashion designer at Van Dyne, gets spider-powers and shows us a very different kind of Spider-Slayer in a story by Steve Foxe and Kei Zama,” Marvel said in a press release.
While Marvel remained tight lip regarding the character’s back story, they did share a sneak peek into his sickening Mugler and Alexander McQueen-inspired costume.
At the time, co-creator Steve Foxe took to Twitter to open up about the creative process for the LGBTQ+ inclusive character.
“Something I realized immediately when conceiving Web-Weaver is that he can’t – and shouldn’t – represent ALL gay men. No single character can,” he tweeted (per Them).
“He’s fearlessly femme identity is central to who he is, but it’s not the STORY.”
After months of silence, Marvel finally released a preview of Web-Weaver in the forthcoming Edge of Spider-Verse #5 issue and it gives fans new information regarding his origin story.
In the panel, the character – whose name is unknown – pushes his classmate Peter Parker out of the way of a radioactive spider.
Due to this action, he’s bitten instead and bestowed with web-slinging abilities.
The preview also features hints of turmoil with his presumed parents and a scene that showcases him creating his new costume – which artist and co-creator Kris Anka designed.
In his latest newsletter, Foxe gave further insight into the character and described Web-Weaver’s debut appearance as an “action story.”
“Web-Weaver is *not* Peter Parker–he’s a brand-new hero in the classic
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