Jason Latour and Robbi Rodriguez wrapped up their run on Spider-Gwen this week, finishing up their story of the alternate reality Gwen Stacy who gained the Spider- powers instead of Peter Parker. But that’s not the end for the character — Marvel announced in San Diego this week that the character will return in a new title with a new name — Spider-Gwen: Ghost Spider
The new series will be written by Seanan McGuire, an award-winning novelist and filker. She expressed her excitement over her new writing gig on Twitter:
The spider is out of the drain:
Guess who's writing SPIDER-GWEN: GHOST SPIDER?
That would be me.#GwenStacyLives
— Seanan McGuire (@seananmcguire) July 20, 2018
The death of Gwen Stacy in 616 was the most traumatic thing that happened in a comic book during my childhood.
— Seanan McGuire (@seananmcguire) July 20, 2018
Getting her back was a miracle.
Getting to write her is…
There are no words.— Seanan McGuire (@seananmcguire) July 20, 2018
I am so happy. I am so honored. And I am going to work so hard to make you all proud.
— Seanan McGuire (@seananmcguire) July 20, 2018
She’ll be joined by artist Rosi Kämpe and cover artist Bengal.
So yes the news is out, I'm drawing SPIDER-GWEN: Ghost Spider and @seananmcguire has created a phenomenal story! It's exciting and fun and all Gwen, can't wait for you to see it!
Have a practice Gwen ✨ pic.twitter.com/Ao3bRH7rhq
— Rosi K (@toherrys) July 20, 2018
The new series will spin out of this fall’s Spider-Geddon event. Look for it in October.
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