Marvel Teases Possible Resurrection of Gwen Stacy in Upcoming Spider-Man Comic
The publisher hints at the controversial return of Gwen Stacy and a mysterious 'long-lost loved one' for Jean Grey, sparking fan speculation.
- Marvel released teaser art suggesting the potential resurrection of Gwen Stacy, a pivotal character in Spider-Man's history, in the main Marvel Universe.
- The teaser features a figure standing over Gwen Stacy's grave with the tagline 'nothing is sacred,' leaving fans debating the implications of her return.
- Gwen Stacy's death in 1973's 'The Night Gwen Stacy Died' is considered a defining moment for Spider-Man, and past attempts to bring her back have involved clones or alternate versions.
- Marvel also teased the return of a 'long-lost loved one' for Jean Grey in May's Phoenix #11, with speculation pointing to her childhood friend Annie Richardson, whose death shaped Jean's psychic abilities.
- The announcements come as Marvel seeks to revitalize interest in its Spider-Man comics, which have faced declining popularity and fan dissatisfaction in recent years.