‘Edge of Spider-Verse’ limited series to intro new Spidey characters and more
Marvel announced via Polygon earlier today there’s a new Edge of Spider-Verse series on the way. Set to debut on August 3rd, the five-issue series will feature classic favorites such as Araña, Spider-Man Noir, Spider-Gwen, and Spider-Man: India! The series is written by Dan Slott, Alex Segura, and Karla Pacheco with art by Mark Bagley and unannounced artists as well.
“Marvel has decided to do the unthinkable, go big, and bring the saga of the comic book Spider-Verse to a fiery conclusion,” Slott shared with Polygon. “Yes, that’s right. Later this year we shall all bear witness to THE END OF THE SPIDER-VERSE!”
Each issue will contain three stories with new character debuts, new status quos, and seeds for an overarching saga that will set the stage for The End of the Spider-Verse launching next year.
Check out designs by Kris Anka, Mark Bagley, and Martin Coccolo for new characters Spider-Laird, Night-Spider, and Hunter-Spider below.
Check out Josemaria Casanova’s cover art below.
For more on this news, read the official press release below.
New York, NY— May 10, 2022 — Announced earlier today at Polygon, fans will return to the SPIDER-VERSE this August in a brand-new EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE limited series! Over the course of five issues, EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE will introduce brand-new Spider-heroes as well as catch up with classic favorites such as Araña, Spider-Man Noir, Spider-Gwen, and Spider-Man: India! Each thrilling issue will contain three stories packed with debuts, new status quos, and seeds for an overarching saga that will set the stage for THE END OF SPIDER-VERSE, a new epic launching later this year.
“Marvel has decided to do the unthinkable, go big, and bring the saga of the comic book Spider-Verse to a fiery conclusion,” Slott shared with Polygon. “Yes, that’s right. Later this year we shall all bear witness to THE END OF THE SPIDER-VERSE!”
Check out designs for three of the new heroes you’ll meet in the series and don’t miss a single SPIDER-VERSE tale when EDGE OF THE SPIDER-VERSE begins this August! For more information, visit Marvel.com.
EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #1
Written by DAN SLOTT, ALEX SEGURA & KARLA PACHECO
Art by MARK BAGLEY AND MORE!
Cover by JOSEMARIA CASANOVAS
On Sale 8/3EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #2
Written by DAN SLOTT AND MORE
Art by MARK BAGLEY AND MORE
Cover by JOSEMARIA CASANOVAS
On Sale 8/17
EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #3
Written by DAN SLOTT AND MORE
Art by MARK BAGLEY AND MORE
Cover by JOSEMARIA CASANOVAS
Variant Cover by KRIS ANKA
On Sale 8/31