Spider-Gwen: The Radioactive Spider-Woman

Bitten. Masked. Hunted

Meet Gwen Stacy of Earth-65 — the Spider-Woman who should never exist in the first place. After a radioactive spider chooses her instead of Peter Parker, Gwen’s new powers make her a sensation… and a suspect. With her father, police captain George Stacy, determined to unmask the vigilante, and Lieutenant Frank Castle hunting her through the streets, Gwen is pushed to the edge when the Vulture attacks and the fallout of Spider-Verse puts her squarely in the crosshairs. But the danger gets personal when the mystery of Peter Parker’s death refuses to stay buried — especially when signs point to the impossible return of the Lizard. As doubts spread and the Osborns make their debut, Gwen lands on S.H.I.E.L.D.’s most-wanted list and learns that power always comes with a price. Can fellow Spider-Woman Jessica Drew offer guidance before the Goblins strike? And when Earth-65’s Captain America enters the fray, will Gwen find an ally — or another enemy?

COLLECTING: Edge of Spider-Verse (2014) #2, Spider-Gwen #1-5 (2015A), Spider-Gwen (2015B) #1-6, Spider-Gwen Annual (2016) #1, All-New Wolverine Annual (2016) #1

Written by: Jason Latour & Tom Taylor

Penciled by: Robbi Rodriguez, Chris Visions, Marcio Takara & more

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs