A Massive Spider-Verse Upgrade Just Turned 1 Marvel Hero Into a Godly Threat

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Spider-Gwen has just received a major upgrade in Marvel Comics lore, as she has officially harnessed the incredible power of the Cosmic Cube, one of the most significant artifacts in the long history of the Marvel Universe; lately, Gwen has been one of Marvel’s breakout stars, and this is simply the next step in her transformation into an A-list hero.

Spider-Gwen: The Ghost Spider #13, written by Stephanie Phillips, with art by Paolo Villanelli, is the next chapter in Gwen’s latest cosmic Marvel adventure, bringing her face-to-face with some of the most epic interstellar figures in the publisher’s vast canon.

The milestone moment in which Spider-Gwen claims the power of the Cosmic Cube is the latest in the ongoing saga of Gwen’s evolution from a minor player to a central Marvel Comics protagonist, in a move that puts her in league with characters like Jean Grey, who features prominently in the issue.

Marvel Officially Bestows The Cosmic Cube On Up-And-Coming A-List Hero Spider-Gwen

Spider-Gwen: The Ghost Spider #13; Written By Stephanie Phillips; Art By Paolo Villanelli; Available Now From Marvel Comics

Perhaps the most notable thing about Spider-Gwen: Ghost Spider #13 is, in fact, the mentor-like role that Jean Grey, wielding the cosmic powers of the Phoenix, takes on with Gwen over the course of the issue. Jean helps Gwen navigate this moment of uncertainty and come out the other side of it a stronger and more capable hero, reminding her that it is not her power upgrade that makes her worthy, but rather, she has everything she needs to be a prominent Marvel hero even without the Cosmic Cube.

That said, Gwen gaining the powers of the Cube is significant; there are no shortage of Marvel heroes, and villains, who have gotten their hands on the Cosmic Cube, yet it still manages to maintain a level of prestige in Marvel lore that makes it a particularly effective narrative device for connecting a character like Spider-Gwen to the larger cosmic stage the Marvel Universe frequently operates on. Already a Multiverse-hopping hero, Spider-Gwen’s possession of this ancient and powerful artifact shows there is nowhere she can’t go next.

Wielding The Cosmic Cube Is Major Rite Of Passage For Marvel Heroes And Villains Alike

Spider-Gwen Joins A Powerful And Prestigious Elite

Spider-Gwen: Ghost Spider #13 ends on a cliffhanger, with the Cube-wielding Gwen confronting a villainous version of Loki face-to-face, promising a climactic showdown in the subsequent issue of the series. This is another clear sign that Marvel has a great deal of confidence in Gwen as a character; both allying her with Phoenix and pitting her against Loki show the caliber of character Marvel firmly believes she should be associated with. Considering Spider-Gwen has lived up to every opportunity Marvel has given her so far, it seems likely she will thrive at this level.

Whether Gwen will still possess the Cosmic Cube by arc’s end remains to be determined, but nevertheless, the action of Spider-Gwen: Ghost Spider #13 has clearly showed the high level of potential Gwen is able to live up to, offering one more point in favor of her elevation to the upper echelon of Marvel’s power rankings. Spider-Gwen has fought her way to the top of the Marvel Universe, and this issue has made another convincing argument that she is there to say for the long haul.

Spider-Gwen: Ghost Spider #13 is available now from Marvel Comics.

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