Gwen Stacy is no stranger to having to keep important secrets - it’s sort of part of the gig when it comes to costumed heroes or those close to them. However, an upcoming solo series has teased “shocking revelations” to come from Gwen.

Gwen Stacy #1 written by Christos Gage (The Amazing Spider-Man) and art by Todd Nauck (Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man) will take a look at Gwen’s journey before she first appeared Marvel Comics in The Amazing Spiderman #31. The book will further develop and expand her original origin while showcasing her never-quit attitude when it comes to high school and being the daughter of a police captain.

Gage discussed the series with Marvel.com. When asked about whether there would be any surprising revelations about Gwen, he said to expect some “shocking revelations,” but “not in the way some readers will expect.”

What could these shocking revelations be? For those hankering for some Spider-Gwen, that probably doesn’t make sense in the context of this specific book. However, readers are likely to learn more about Gwen Stacy’s life, her family, and how she grew up before she met Spider-Man. Gage specifically mentioned Gwen’s mom’s death, her dad retiring, and her relationships in high school as something they intend to explore.

The tone we’re going for is like the TV show Veronica Mars: there are definite moments of light-hearted fun, but there are also deadly serious, dangerous things going on. There are a few things that we think are shocking revelations, but not in the way the way some readers will expect. Like, we’re not going to reveal she was secretly a ninja or something. She’s still the Gwen people know and love but you don’t know almost anything about who she was (or what relationships she had) in high school before she met Pete at Empire State University, so we have a lot of room to tell stories about that period. Hopefully there will be something for everyone.

Gage also teased the book will feature “easter eggs galore” about Gwen, Spider-Man and the rest of the cast. He said the easter eggs won’t take away from the book for new readers who might not understand them. Gwen Stacy #1 will tell the story of Gwen before Peter Parker. Don’t worry, Gage promises Gwen won’t die in this story.

Check out the preview art by Nauck, as well as the cover for Gwen Stacy #1 by Adam Hughes.

  • GWEN STACY #1 (OF 5) Written by Christos Gage Art by Todd Nauck Cover by Adam Hughes The First of Gwen Stacy’s AMAZING Adventures! Gwen and Peter may not have met until AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #31, but that doesn’t mean Gwen’s life began on that page. Learn the never-before-told origin of Gwen Stacy, top of her class, daughter of the Police Captain and, as her friend Harry Osborn calls her, “The Beauty Queen of Standard High.” But she’s way more than you even know! Gwen’s got a science brain, a nose for trouble and a no-quit attitude that always gets her in trouble. In the early Marvel Universe, that’s a recipe for disaster. Don’t miss Gwen, Captain Stacy, Harry and Norman Osborn, Crimemaster, Wilson Fisk, Jean DeWolff, Yuri Watanabe and even Spider-Man! In Stores February 15th, 2020.

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