Marvel’s publication schedule and I share the same sense of timing. In March 2024, Marvel unleashes a dark scary version of Spider-Man different than all the other dark scary versions of Spider-Man. Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! (Edit: No, it isn’t.) At least Spooky-Man could conceivably spin away from the Spider-Verse, but it’s doubtful. They all tie together, but honestly, as with Ghost-Spider, I’m more interested in exploring the individual worlds without a huge epic. But then… I’m not a kid.
Created by Kaare Andrews, Spooky-Man might be a villain in the thrilling vein of Count Olaf. Something kids could get into, as the many variations of Spider-Man are starting to become like Pokemon. His world sounds like a safe kind of scary… or is it? We’ll see in March when the next volume of Edge of Spider-Verse #2 arrives.
From Marvel:
EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE, the now perennial Spider-Hit is back and it’s building to the next great Spider-Verse epic! Launching in February, the series will take readers to the bleeding edge of the Spider-Verse once more, reacquainting you with old favorites and introducing you to some of the most important web-slinging heroes you haven’t met yet!
Previous installments of EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE saw all-star creators introduce the world to the likes of Spider-Gwen, Spider-Rex, and more. It also revealed secrets behind Spider-Boy’s origins and laid the groundwork for new eras of icons Spider-Man India and Araña. You won’t believe how the Web of Life and Destiny impacts Spider-Man storytelling this time as the possibilities of the Spider-Verse are unleashed in full!
courtesy of Marvel
After EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #1 kicks things off with the first appearance of Weapon VIII and the exciting comeback of the tech-savvy Spider-Byte, EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #2 takes things to the next level in March with the debut of a terrifying new baddie and a resurgence of a fan-favorite ‘90s wallcrawler!
Visionary talent Kaare Andrews welcomes you to Spider-High, the most dangerous high school on Earth! Gluemy Miller is the new kid, and things aren’t looking good for him making it through his first year there with the villainous teachers actually trying to kill him. On the bright side, he may have a shot with the cute cheerleader, but who is the mysterious and deadly SPOOKY-MAN?!
Then, writer Rich Douek (Wastelanders: Star-Lord) and artist Bob Quinn (Way of X) bring back CYBORG SPIDER-MAN! The coolest Spider-Suit from the ’90s has gone underused for too long! Don’t miss the most kick-ass Spider-Character’s star turn!
See Spooky-Man for the first time on Chad Hardin’s EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #2 cover now and stay tuned for more news about the series in the months ahead!
EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #2 (OF 4) Written by KAARE ANDREWS & RICH DOUEK
Art by BOB QUINN & MORE!
On Sale 3/27
In addition to running Fanboy Planet, Derek has contributed stories to Arcana Comics (The Greatest American Hero) and Monsterverse Comics (Bela Lugosi's Tales from the Grave). He has performed with ComedySportz, City Lights Theater Company and Silicon Valley Shakespeare, though relocated to Hollywood to... work in an office? If you ever played Eric's Ultimate Solitaire on the Macintosh, it was Derek's voice as The Weasel that urged you to play longer. You can buy his book "I Was Flesh Gordon" on the Amazon link at the right. Email him at [email protected].
