Warning! Spoilers ahead for Gwenpool #4!Things aren’t what they seem to be when it comes to one recently resurrectedSpider-Manally. Marvel Comics had fans everywhere buzzing online with its controversial decision to bring back Peter Parker’s first love, Gwen Stacy. But now a shocking truthabout this revived Gwenis coming to light, and it means big things for her future.
InGwenpool #3by Cavan Scott and Stefano Nesi, Gwen gets into a fight with Spider-Man, whose body is actuallybeing controlled by Gwenpool. Gwen manages to get away and visits her old grave. She digs up her casket, only to find a skeleton inside it. Gwen’s spirit makes her way into Gwen’s mind to help sort out her memories.
Gwenpool finds it odd when Gwen mentions she remembers seeing the Jackal’s face, since the original Gwen didn’t know anything about the Jackal. Gwenpool does some digging and realizes thatthe Gwen this series has been following isn’t the original Gwen after all.She’s actually a Gwen clonefromDead No More: The Clone Conspiracybrought back to life.
Marvel Brought ‘Gwen Stacy’ Back, Just Not the One Fans Thought
Earlier this year, Marvel Comics made a big show online when the publisher announced that it was bringing back Gwen Stacy as its newest version of Gwenpool. Fans assumed it was some kind of stunt, but Marvel insisted this was the real Gwen and, up until now, the series played up the mystery of whether that was true or not.
Honestly, it’s a relief that Gwenpool isn’t Gwen. Fans were pretty critical of the idea of bringing back the original Gwen Stacy and turning her into a killer. That being said, it’s a shame Marvel felt like they had to trick readers with such a bait-and-switch. But at least that means the original Gwen is resting in peace.
Marvel Comics Knows Gwen Stacy is a Bridge Too Far for Fans
Making Her Clone Gwenpool is a Much Easier Pill to Swallow
Everyone probably knew in their hearts Marvel wouldn’t resurrect Gwen. But stranger things have happened. There’s obviously a lot to unpack with the Gwen clone and why she was brought back. But fans can at least rest easily knowing thatSpider-Man’sfirst love wasn’t turned into a killer and that she’s not been disturbed.
