Spider-Gwen or Ghost-Spider is a fantastic recent addition the Marvel Universe that takes full advantage of the multiverse concept. While her appearances haven't been as numerous as the original Spider-Man, her popularity has seen her rapidly rise through the comic book industry. She has been featured in some fantastic narratives.
These comics hold an important place in Ghost-Spider's journey, whether it's as part of a larger ensemble, or within a solo outing. They touch on major events, hold clues as to where her path might go next, and ultimately display Gwen Stacy in fast-paced action.
10 Spider-Verse (2014-2015)
Every story has to start somewhere and for Gwen Stacy, Spider-Verse from writer Dan Slott and artists Olivier Coipel and Giuseppe Camuncoli, marked the beginning. The multiverse-based narrative saw the introduction of dozens of Spider-Man variations.
With Morlun and his family, the Inheritors, causing chaos across a web of universes, this unbelievable team of web-slingers comes together to defeat them. It's massive in its scale and Ghost-Spider plays a pivotal role in a narrative crucial for her own development.
9 King In Black: Gwenom Vs. Carnage (2021)
The King in Black storyline had plenty of spinoff titles interlinked and Gwenom vs. Carnage was one of them. With the Symbiotes moved front and center, the small-scale narrative pitted Gwen Stacy against Mary Jane Watson, both of who were bonded with Venom and Carnage respectively.
Written by Seanan McGuire with art from Flaviano Armentaro, the comic allowed the best version of Gwen Stacy to work out her rivalry with her bandmate, as their personal relationship drove the story forward. It's a perfect event tie-in that elevated the figures involved.
8 Spider-Gwen: Gwenverse (2022)
Spider-Gwen: Gwenverse from writer Tim Seeley and artist Jodi Nishijima ponders the question of what if Gwen Stacy wasn't actually bitten by a radioactive spider. Well, she could have transformed into numerous other heroes according to this whimsical run.
From a Captain America to a Thor and a Wolverine, Gwen Stacy takes on the mantle of many famous heroes, as these multiverse variants team up with one another to take down a new time-traveling threat in Finale. It's action-packed and genuinely a fun read.
7 Mech Strike: Monster Hunters (2022)
With the first Mech Strike striking gold with readers, it made sense to produce a follow-up that raised the stakes. Monster Hunters from writer Christos N. Gage and artist Paco Diaz, sees the Earth's mightiest suit up in Iron Man's mech suits once more. This time Ghost-Spider is on the team.
With the crew battling against monstrous foes that have been enhanced by the magic of a Kraken's eye, fans will learn a lot more about Gwen Stacy in these tense conflicts. It's an intriguing design shift for the hero and a demonstration of the fact that she can stand side-by-side with key Avengers and not look out of place.
6 Spider-Verse Unlimited (2022-2023)
One of the harsh realities of being a Spider-Man fan is that there never seem to be enough comics covering the supporting characters. However, Marvel Unlimited has got readers covered with Spider-Verse Unlimited. The digital comic is designed to follow the adventures of multiple characters from the Spider-Verse.
Gwen Stacy has appeared a handful of times, fighting new arch-nemeses like the Bodega Bandit and teaming up with a few unlikely allies. The run as a whole, which is exclusive to the app, is well worth checking out for its widening of Spider-lore and Gwen plays a key role in that.
5 Spider-Gwen: Ghost-Spider (2018-2019)
Spider-Gwen: Ghost-Spider was a 10-issue run that firmly established Gwen Stacy and her world. It's one of the most definitive comic runs for the character, where she is no longer playing second fiddle to Peter or any other Spider variants. It debuted from writer Seanan McGuire and artist Rosi Kämpe.
New and returning foes like Goblin provide villainous plots for the piece, while Spider-Woman's closest relationships, such as her friendship with Harry Osborn, are examined in finer detail. It's a thrilling all-ages comic that acts as a perfect juxtaposition to Peter Parker's life as Spider-Man.
4 Edge Of Spider-Verse (2022)
From writer Dan Slott and talented artists such as Mark Bagley comes Edge of Spider-Verse, which is a follow-up to the massively successful Spider-Verse event and a prelude for some of the other significant multiverse stories that are yet to come.
Naturally, Ghost-Spider plays a significant part, getting her own spin-off story centering on the police, her band, and a massive decision. With Gwen choosing to reveal her identity to a very important person, this is a big milestone in her career that cannot be overlooked.
3 Spider-Women (2016)
Spider-Women is a crossover event taking place across multiple issues with multiple creators, all of which have been collected under the graphic novel of the same name. It features heroes like Spider-Woman, Silk, and Ghost-Spider herself, teaming up together.
It pivots around Earth's heroes trapped in Spider-Gwen's reality, while doppelgangers take their place within regular Earth-616 continuity. It boasts the tone of a classic Marvel team-up book with a contemporary edge and features Ghost-Spider importantly taking on more of a leadership role.
2 End Of The Spider-Verse (2022-2023)
End of the Spider-Verse by Dan Slott and Mark Bagley is focused on the collapse of the multiverse, due to the rise of the wasp goddess Shathra. With the early Marvel gods wrapped up in a toxic relationship, Shathra wants revenge for never getting the control she deemed herself worthy of.
It's massive in its scope, with many of the Spider-Man variants getting taken over by Shathra's wasp minions. Ghost-Spider is among the group to fall, but her role within the conflict is so much bigger. It's always great to see Gwen get a starring role in an ensemble, especially when the fate of the multiverse is at stake.
1 Spider-Gwen Annual (2016)
It's shocking that Spider-Gwen has only received one annual, but it's definitely one of her most notable outings. Written by Jason Latour with art from Chris Brunner, the annual sets up Gwen Stacy's next chapter in the Marvel Universe effectively.
With three stories taking a look at what makes this Gwen Stacy so special, Captain America, the Mary Janes, and She-Hulk all guest-star in the spectacle of these Ghost-Spider stories. Tonally, each narrative is varied too, and the full range of this new Gwen Stacy is tremendously displayed, from her roles as comic relief to a dramatic powerhouse.