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Edge of Spider-Verse #5 introduces a new Spider-Man whose identity is a massive 'spoiler'

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A new Spider-hero is coming in Edge of Spider-Verse #5 whose identity is so secret, such a big spoiler, that Marvel Comics won't even show the character yet, or reveal anything but their name: Syllie Spider.

Created by Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse co-director Chris Lord and artist David Lopez, Syllie Spider is billed as a "one-of-a-kind new Marvel character" who fans will have to "see to believe." 

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Even Syllie Spider's very appearance is apparently so shocking and unique that Marvel has censored David Lopez's variant cover for Edge of Spider-Verse #5, which features his Syllie Spider design, by covering the art with a spoiler warning.

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We're being slightly dramatic of course - with a name like Syllie Spider, we're expecting something, well, silly. But that's all part of the fun of the Spider-Verse.

Speaking of which, Edge of Spider-Verse #5 marks the finale of the limited series, which is said to also bring the "end of the Spider-Verse as we know it," leading into the launch of a new Spider-Man title from writer Dan Slott and artist Mark Bagley.

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Slott also contributes a story to Edge of Spider-Verse #5 alongside co-writer JM DeMatteis and artist Bob McCloud as they introduce Hunter-Spider, who is basically Kraven the Hunter with Spider-powers.

Also in the anthology issue is a story from writer Steve Foxe and artist Kei Zama which introduces Web Weaver, who hails from a world where Janet Van Dyne, the original Wasp, pursues her passion for fashion into a design firm, where "a not-so-mild mannered fashion designer" becomes an unconventional kind of Spider-hero.

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Here's a gallery of covers and interior pages from Edge of Spider-Verse #5:

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Edge of Spider-Verse #5 goes on sale October 5.

Stay up to date with our handy listing of all the new Spider-Man comics planned for release in 2022 and beyond.

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