Marvel’s newestSpider-Girlbrings a refreshing energy to theSpider-Mancorner of its universe, and the young hero is now going to make her mark in her own series. Raised as a villain, this is a Spider-character like readers have never seen before, and even though she’s sporting a familiar name, her journey is sure to surprise fans old and new.
Marvel have just announcedSpider-Girl– written by Torunn Grønbekk with art by André Risso – an ongoing title, which will fully immerse the newest Webslinger into the Marvel Universe, after her successful debut inSpider-Boylast year.
The series willtransplant the new Spider-Girl, Makawalu Akana, to New York City, where she’ll face offagainst classic Spider-Man foesand discover whether she’s got what it takes to be a hero. Marvel’s preview promises that she’ll battle classic Spidey enemy Vermin first, but that he’ll only be the first threat she’ll have to face.
Spider-Girl#1 – Written By Torunn Grønbekk; Art By André Risso; Available July 24, 2025 From Marvel Comics
First appearing as a supporting character inSpider-Boy#11 – written by Dan Slott, with art by Paco Medina –Makawalu is a mutantwith the ability to copy other people’s skills.Trained as an assassin by Bullseyeas ‘Funhouse’, she became obsessed with beating the titular Spider-Boy after copying his Spider-powers; for a currently unexplained reason, her adoption of these powers became permanent. She then took on the title Spider-Girl to become Spider-Boy’s rival, but when Bullseye betrayed her,she teamed up with Spider-Boy, and now faces an uncertain future.
Spider-Girl is too good a moniker to waste, and Makawalu is now the latest character to take the mantle.
This is far from the first character to name herself Spider-Girl, but the most famous version of the character isn’t even from the main Marvel Universe. First appearing inWhat If…?#105– written by Tom DeFalco with art by Ron Frenz – Mayday Parker is the alternate daughter of Peter Parker and Mary Jane. The character became a fan-favorite, spinning into her ownSpider-Girlseries and becoming the cornerstone of the ‘MC2’ universe. However, with MC2 no longer being a mainstream concern, Spider-Girl is too good a moniker to waste, and Makawaluis now the latest characterto take the mantle.
Spider-Girl’s Brief Tenure As A Villain Gives Her A New Perspective On “Power & Responsibility”
An Exciting Dynamic For Marvel’s Latest Series
One exciting thing about this series is how it can explore great power coming with great responsibility. Sure, Peter Parker was selfish when he first gained his Spider-powers, but was never a villain.Spider-Girlwill get to explore a hero who has done bad things with their power and is only now discovering responsibility; Makawalu was only a kid when Bullseye turned her towards crime, but she surely feels responsible for what she did. Like allthe best versions ofSpider-Man,Spider-Girl’sheroic journey begins with a large amount of guilt, but it is what she does next that will define her.
