Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Spider-Boy #12! The Web of Life and Destiny has been restored in Spider-Man lore, paving the way for the introduction of an all-new ‘hero’: Spider-Girl. However, it seems this ‘hero’ isn’t starting off that way, as she has a connection to a mind-blowing villain that has molded Spider-Girl into his apprentice, complete with her first assignment: kill Spider-Boy.
In a preview for Spider-Boy #12 by Dan Slott and Paco Medina, Bailey Briggs aka Spider-Boy is standing in a crowd of adoring fans, signing autographs and using his celebrity status to score free street food. All of this is completely new to Spider-Boy, as before now, no one knew he even existed. Spider-Boy had previously been erased from the Web of Life and Destiny, and his entire story arc was reestablishing himself in the Marvel Universe – and he finally did it.
Unfortunately, being remembered by a universe that forgot he existed comes with a downside as well. All the villains Spider-Boy faced suddenly remember how much they hate him, putting a major target on Bailey’s back right as he’s readjusting to a life that was stolen from him. And it seems the one person who’s gunning for him the hardest is Marvel’s new Spider-Girl, who has been trained to kill him by a shocking villain: Bullseye.
Marvel’s New Spider-Girl is the Apprentice of Bullseye
Spider-Boy Won’t Have to Fight Bullseye & Spider-Girl Alone
While her identity has yet to be revealed, a young female character cloaked in red is working with Bullseye in this preview, and is taking aim at Spider-Boy from afar. It can be assumed that she is Spider-Girl based on the official summary of Spider-Boy #12 released by Marvel Comics before this preview was made available:
THE ALL-NEW… SPIDER-GIRL?! We were NOT kidding! After the recent status quo shake-up, Spider-Boy’s life really will NEVER be the same again! In light of what happened, maybe it’s time for Bailey Briggs to be someone else’s sidekick. Get ready Daredevil, because here comes The “Boy Without Fear”! Also in this issue: Bullseye and the secretest secret character of them all.
So, with it safely established that Spider-Girl is Bullseye’s apprentice, and her mission is to kill Spider-Boy, it seems like this young web-head is doomed. Bullseye is arguably the deadliest assassin in Marvel Comics, meaning a spider-powered character who underwent his training would be equally deadly. However, as grim as it may seem, Spider-Boy’s fate isn’t sealed just yet.
Thankfully, Spider-Boy will have the backup of a superhero who is more than familiar with Bullseye’s tactics: Daredevil. Daredevil is going to take Spider-Boy under his wing in this issue, and he’s going to help the young hero fight for his life against Bullseye and Spider-Girl, giving Bailey the fighting chance he needs to come out of this alive.
What Will Come Next for Marvel’s New Spider-Girl?
It seems unlikely that Spider-Girl will remain under the influence of Bullseye for very long – but what does her future look like? Perhaps Bullseye will be defeated by Daredevil and Spider-Boy, only for Spider-Girl to continue on her villainous path. Or, perhaps this story arc will end with Spider-Girl being redeemed by Spider-Boy, and will join him as a superhero. At this point, nothing is certain, and only time will tell what Spider-Girl’s future holds in Marvel Comics.
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However, no matter what’s in story for Spider-Girl following the events of this upcoming issue, the main takeaway from the preview is that she is currently working with Bullseye to kill Spider-Boy – a truly mind-blowing development in Spider-Man lore.
Spider-Boy #12 by Marvel Comics is available October 23, 2024.
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is the name given to several individuals who have employed a spider-moniker throughout Marvel Comics. Typically gaining their powers through a bite from a radioactive spider, the different Spider-Man heroes employ super-strength, agility, and intellect while utilizing webbing to swing and tangle up their foes. The most notable of these Spider-Men is Peter Parker, who remains one of the most popular superheroes throughout the world.