NEWS WATCH: Marvel Weaves a Bigger Web of Spider-Folk in EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #4 First Look

By Dustin Gebel

on August 19, 2022

Marvel reveals more information and provided a first look at the upcoming Edge of Spider-Verse #4, which features long standing spider-folk like Spider-Ham and the Spider-Mobile, along with new additions such as Sun-Spider and Spider-Princess. The issue will be divided into four unique stories tying into the events of the Dan Slott penned adjectiveless Spider-Man #1 in October.

In the press release for the issue – which is scheduled for a release date of September 21 – Marvel also provided short descriptions for all four stories, along with their creative teams:

Spider-Ham returns to do what he does best—fight crime in the most unpredictable and entertaining way possible! And who’s his new friend? Find out in this thrilling tale by M.O.D.O.K. series co-creator Jordan Blum and artist Michael Shelfer.
A Spider-Hero unlike any other makes her dazzling debut! Meet Spinstress, a Spider-Princess who sings, talks to spiders and kicks villainous butt throughout her kingdom! David Hein, writer of the Broadway smash hit Come From Away, brings her to life alongside amazing artist Luciano Vecchio. Check out her stunning design by Helen Chen, the artist and production designer known for her work with Walt Disney Animation Studios on films like Raya and the Last Dragon, Wreck-It Ralph, and Big Hero 6!
More than just an awesome vehicle, Spider-Mobile is a super hero all on its own! See this iconic car’s first solo adventure in a story by Spider-Verse architect Dan Slott and Eisner Award winning artist Ty Templeton!
The amazing Sun-Spider who debuted in 2020’s Spider-Verse miniseries as a winner of Marvel’s Spidersona contest gets her own story written by Bingo Love creator Tee Franklin in her Marvel Comics debut alongside fellow rising star Jethro Morales!