I’m certain you’ve encountered the term Spider-Verse in numerous contexts over the past few years.
It might recall the multiverse concept seen in “Spider-Man: No Way Home” within the MCU, or “Spider-Verse: Across The Spider-Verse” from Sony.
Today, we delve into the original narrative of the Spider-Verse. Here’s a clue: the Spider-Verse isn’t merely a “Multiverse”; it’s more accurately described as a Multi-War.
Let’s unfold the story.
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How Did the Spider-Verse Create?
The Spider-Verse, envisioned within Marvel Comics, emerges from The Web of Life and Destiny, a cosmic construct by elder goddess Neith of Earth-001.
Initially inspired by her elder sister: Shathra’s celestial map – Neith’s web serves as a deliberate contrast, favoring free will with a design that spans five-dimensional space.
This narrative, as detailed in “Edge of the Spider-Verse,” views the web as a strategic counter to Shathra’s hive.
It unites Spider-Totems—individuals blessed with Spider-powers—as totemic figures throughout the multiverse.
But the peak is: Despite Shathra’s initial approval, her jealousy eventually pits her against Neith, sparking ongoing conflict with Neith’s legacy.
This includes the Inheritors, who seek to use the web against the Spider-Totems.
As defenders, Spider-Man and allies traverse the multiverse, safeguarding its balance according to Neith’s profound vision.
How Spider-Mens Across the Universe Protect the Web
The Spider-Verse battle involves Spider-Totems and the Inheritors, with Neith’s Web of Life and Destiny at the center.
The Inheritors, leech-like totems, hunt Spider-Totems to exploit the web’s power. This conflict rallies Spider-Men across the universe, uniting them against a common threat.
Wars like the Totem War and Spider-Geddon begin, challenging Spider-Totems to defend the multiverse’s destiny.
Spider-Men’s victories, including defeating the Inheritors and rescuing key figures like the Patternmaker, underscore their role as guardians of Neith’s grand design.
The Final Battle and Spider-Verse Renewal
In the “End of Spider-Verse,” Shathra seizes control of the Web, turning Spider-Totems into her servants, with almost all succumbing.
The Spider-Army’s urgent counteroffensive, highlighted by Silk‘s (a Spider-Man variant in Earth-616) critical contribution, overturns her dominance, reinstating the Web and its protectors.
Silk, wielding the Totem Dagger, fundamentally alters the Web of Life and Destiny, conquering Shathra and rejuvenating vanished Spider-Totems.
This critical moment marks a victory for the Spider-Verse.
This narrative culminates in a saga where Spider-Totems engage in monumental battles, ultimately safeguarding the essence of free will, aligning with Neith’s original vision.