Over the last few months, a surprising saga has played out in the pages of “Amazing Spider-Man.” Hit creators including Zeb Wells, Saladin Ahmed, Cody Ziglar, Kelly Thompson, and Patrick Gleason have brought readers the “Beyond Era,” which saw Peter Parker out of commission after a disastrous battle and his clone, the fan-favorite Ben Reilly, taking over as Spider-Man under the control of the mysterious Beyond Corporation. That era ended yesterday with the surprising introduction of a new character and Marvel shared a look at him today.
“Amazing Spider-Man #93” spoilers ahead!
- The “Beyond Era” reached its climactic ending in yesterday’s “Amazing Spider-Man #93,” which saw Ben Reilly perish after a devastating battle with Peter Parker.
- But all is not as it seems. Enter Chasm, Ben Reilly’s new identity and Peter Parker’s latest archenemy.
- After 19 issues of hard truths and soul searching, Ben is more aware than ever that something within is missing. Consumed with the idea that Peter is the source for all that’s gone wrong in his life, Ben will now swing through the Marvel Universe as Chasm – a fierce and deeply personal new Spidey foe just in time for Spider-Man’s new era, kicking off next month in Zeb Wells and John Romita Jr.’s “Amazing Spider-Man #1!”
Amazing Spider-Man #3 artwork by Patrick Gleason
Chasm character design sheet by Patrick Gleason
What they’re saying:
- Writer Zeb Wells: “‘Amazing Spider-Man #93’ brings us to the end of the mega-arc the Beyond Board worked so hard on. And though this story is coming to an end, Ben Reilly's journey is just beginning. Keep reading Amazing Spider-Man to find out if Peter can pull Ben back from the Chasm.”
- Editor Nick Lowe: “Get ready to get to know the most terrifying new member of Spidey’s Rogues Gallery. Part of the point of ‘Beyond’ was the creation of Chasm and we have HUGE plans for the artist formerly known as Scarlet Spider, so keep your eyes peeled Web-Heads.”
You can watch Mack and Benji discuss “Amazing Spider-Man #93” and several other new Marvel Comics in yesterday’s issue of Marvel Time: