Why it's Hot:
- Scarce 1:25 Variant cover art by Greg Land
- 1st appearance of Spider-Gwen (Gwen Stacy of Earth-65), an alternate universe version of Gwen Stacy who becomes Spider-Woman.
- 1st appearance of Em Jay Watson (Earth-65), who later bonds with the Carnage symbiote.
- 1st team appearance of the Mary Janes: Em Jay Watson, Betty Brant, and Glory Grant.
- The introduction of Spider-Gwen has led to her becoming a fan-favorite character, starring in her own ongoing series and appearing in various media adaptations.
- CGC Custom Label
- CGC Signature Series, Signed by Greg Land
- White Pages.
Synopsis:
In 'Edge of Spider-Verse #2', readers are introduced to an alternate universe (Earth-65) where Gwen Stacy, not Peter Parker, is bitten by a radioactive spider. Embracing her newfound abilities, Gwen becomes the vigilante Spider-Woman. She balances her life as a drummer in the band 'The Mary Janes' with her crime-fighting activities. The issue explores her struggles with public perception, her relationship with her father, Police Chief George Stacy, and the tragic consequences of her double life. This storyline sets the foundation for her involvement in the larger 'Spider-Verse' event.
