As revealed today at Comic Book Resources, Marvel is pre-empting November’s “Spider-Verse” event with a new mini-series, “Edge of Spider-Verse.” And in it, a number of talented creators will be telling one-offs that showcase various different forms of Spider-Mans — and let me tell you, this is some exciting collaborations.
For one, MC and personal favorites Jason Latour and Robbi Rodriguez are collaborating for a universe in which Gwen Stacy became Spider-Woman (as seen above), which is all kinds of wonderful excitement. Latour and Rodriguez make for a great pair, and the revival of Stacy-love thanks to the films and Emma Stone certainly make this an exciting prospect.
Furthermore, Dustin Weaver will be writing and illustrating his own one-shot about Dr. Aaron Aikman, aka the Spider-Man of some universe somewhere. This is Weavers writing debut at Marvel, and if it is anything like his books Amnia Cycle and Saguttarius A* then I’m sold.
“Edge” will also see the return of David Hine to his Spider-Man Noir creation as well, which is pretty exciting. We also have an issue illustrated by the wonderfully talented Garry Brown and written by Pulitzer prize-nominated horror writer Clay Mcleod Chapman, which promises a spooky issue probably in time for Halloween.
The biggest news here, though, is that buried at the bottom in the last solicit, Gerard Way makes his Marvel Comics debut with Jake “Riot” Wyatt to create a brand new Spider-Man, SP//dr. That part of the solicit is a bit confusing as all of the Spider-Mans here except Spidey Noir are brand new Spider-Mans, but with Way and Wyatt behind the wheel I’m more than willing to give the benefit of the doubt that this will be something very cool. (What can I say — I’m letting my inner Way/Wyatt fanboy out.)
Here are the solicits:
EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #1
Written by DAVID HINE & FABRICE SAPOLSKY
Art and Cover by RICHARD ISANOVE
· SPIDER-MAN NOIR RETURNS!
· The Peter Parker of the 1930’s finds himself not only up against Mysterio, but knee-deep in the Spider-Man event of 2014!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #2
Written by JASON LATOUR
Art and Cover by ROBBI RODRIGUEZ
· GWEN STACY: SPIDER-WOMAN!
· In one universe, it wasn’t Peter Parker bitten by the radioactive Spider, but Gwen Stacy!
· She’s smart, charming and can lift a car– Just don’t tell her Police Chief father!
· How is she involved in Spider-Verse? Seeds of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #9 are planted here!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #3
Written by DUSTIN WEAVER
Art and Cover by DUSTIN WEAVER
· What is the secret of Dr. Aaron Aikman, Spider-Man?!
· Who are the villainous Red Eye and Naahmurah? And can Aaron possibly live through Morlun’s arrival?
· Rising star Dustin Weaver (AVENGERS, INFINITY, SHIELD) makes his Marvel Comics writing debut in the most wildly imaginative story of the year!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #4
Written by Clay McLeod Chapman
Art and Cover by Garry Brown
· A radioactive spider bites a high school nerd who is already something of a monster.
· Pulitzer prize nominated horror writer Clay Mcleod Chapman takes you to a universe where the story you know becomes as horrific as possible.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #5
Written by GERARD WAY
Art and Cover by JAKE WYATT
· What or who is SP//dr?
· Gerard Way (Umbrella Academy) makes his Marvel debut with Jake Wyatt (Ms. Marvel, Indestructible Hulk)establishing a new universe and the incredible Spider character who inhabits it!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
“Edge of Spider-Verse” runs in September and October leading up to the event in November.
Update: Now with more press release.
Marvel Press Release
This September, prepare yourself for the biggest Spider-Man story ever with EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE, a blockbuster new limited series from some of the hottest rising stars in the industry as they bring their own spin to Spidey with 5 interconnected issues each featuring a radically different spider-powered heroes as they prepare for the terrifying assault of Morlun later this year!
Continued below“Before you see EVERY Spider-Man ever in Spider-Verse, get up close and personal with five of them!” Says Senior Editor Nick Lowe. “Get ready for Spider stories from the most disparate and talented group of creators ever assembled!”
First up, David Hine, Fabrice Sapolsky and Richard Isanove take readers to the dingy, grime covered streets of New York in the 1930’s as Spider-Man: Noir makes his thunderous return! But all is not as it seems in the Noir universe – and not just because Spider-Man finds himself up against Mysterio!
Then, Jason Latour & Robbi Rodriguez explore a universe where the radioactive spider bit another of Peter’s classmates instead. Meet Gwen Stacy: Spider-Woman! She’s smart, charming and can lift a car – just be sure not to tell her Police Chief father! Big seeds of Spider-Verse are planted here as this exciting new character makes her bombastic debut!
In Edge of Spider-Verse #3, critically-acclaimed artist Dustin Weaver makes his Marvel writing debut as he pulls double duty on an all-new story featuring the wildly imaginative world of Dr. Aaron Aikman – Spider-Man! As he traverses his version of New York City in search of the mysterious kidnapper, nothing can prepare him for the unexpected arrival of Morlun himself!
Then, Pulitzer prize nominated horror writer Clay McLeod Chapman and fan-favorite artist Garry Brown take you to a universe where a radioactive spider bites a high school science nerd who is already something of a monster. Experience the story you’ve always known about Spider-Man with a horrific new twist as the epic Spider-Verse waits in the wings.
Finally, Eisner-award winning Umbrella Academy writer Gerard Way makes his Marvel Comics debut alongside critically-acclaimed artist Jake Wyatt for an issue that will have everyone asking – who or what is SP//dr? Venture into a fantastic new universe and meet the incredible spider character who inhabits it!
As the coming events prepare to shake up the wallcrawlers of each and every universe, no fan can afford to miss an introduction to some of the key players in Novembers highly-anticipated Spider-Verse event! Morlun is ready for war. And it’ll take every Spider-Man ever to stop him. This September, hang on tight as you enter the EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE!
EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #1
Written by DAVID HINE & FABRICE SAPOLSKY
Art & Cover by RICHARD ISANOVE
Coming in September!
EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #2
Written by JASON LATOUR
Art & Cover by ROBBI RODRIGUEZ
Coming in September!
EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #3
Written by DUSTIN WEAVER
Art & Cover by DUSTIN WEAVER
Coming in September!
EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #4
Written by CLAY MCLEOD CHAPMAN
Art & Cover by GARRY BROWN
Coming in October!
EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #5
Written by GERARD WAY
Art & Cover by JAKE WYATT
Coming in October!
