The Heartbreaking Transformation of Gwen Stacy in Spider-Verse Takes Fans on an Emotional Journey
Gwen Stacy's fate takes a heartbreaking turn in Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse As the anticipated Spider-Verse 3 faces possible delays, fans brace themselves for an emotional journey that may see Gwen's character forever changed
In Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, canon events reveal that Gwen Stacy, also known as Spider-Woman, is replaced by Miles Morales' father. In the 2023 film, Miles returns to the big screen for a continuation of his cinematic adventure. While new Spider-heroes are introduced, the sequel also brings back Gwen, leading to a reunion with Miles. However, their relationship takes a dramatic turn when Miles discovers that Gwen has kept information from him.
The conclusion of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse leaves the two heroes in a tense situation, but fans are now imagining a darker outcome for them in Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. In a new fan art by Art of Time Travel, Gwen is portrayed as the new canon event for Miles, depicted as lifeless in his embrace.
Will Gwen Stacy Die In Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse
: Gwen's tragic demise in the Marvel Comics universe, where Spider-Man's inability to rescue her became an infamous event, is not an isolated incident. Drawing inspiration from this iconic storyline, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 brought Gwen's sorrowful fate to life, brilliantly portrayed by Emma Stone.
While Miles is attempting to prevent his father's imminent demise, which is established as his canonical event, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse poses the question of whether Gwen could potentially face a similar fate. Miles was exposed to the notion of canonical events and it was emphasized that Gwen dies in multiple universes, including the portrayal by Emma Stone in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, which allowed for an Andrew Garfield cameo. As Miles is currently being held captive and Gwen endeavors to rescue him, the stakes are heightened in Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.
Gwen has expressed that her variants face difficulties when she gets close to Spider-Man, so it wouldn't be surprising if this issue is explored in Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. However, the Spider-Verse franchise is known for challenging fate, and since Gwen has a spinoff in the works, it wouldn't make sense for her character to be killed off in the next film. Nonetheless, the story may still toy with the audience's speculation about Gwen's ultimate destiny.
As we await the outcome for Gwen, it is worth noting that Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse will conclude Miles' story. Given Gwen's significant role towards the end of the previous film, Spider-Woman's presence will undoubtedly be pivotal as the narrative comes full circle. Hopefully, Sony will soon release more information about the upcoming film to give fans a better understanding of what to expect, especially after the positive reception of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
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