The Spectacular Surprise of Spider-Man: A Mind-Blowing Gwen Stacy Variant Revealed!

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse introduced numerous alternate versions of the iconic web-slinger. Interestingly, one particular variant of Gwen Stacy went unnoticed by most fans.

Unlike other iterations of Spider-Woman, Gwen Stacy stands out due to her role as a friend and romantic interest to Spider-Man, rather than possessing superhuman abilities herself. In her universe, instead of assuming the mantle of Spider-Man, Spider-Gwen gains powers in place of Peter Parker. Consequently, it is Peter Parker who experiences the tragic destiny typically associated with Gwen Stacy - an untimely demise that continues to haunt the heroic figure for years to come.

Many fans mistakenly believe that the Gwen Stacy character in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is the only Gwen in the movie. However, artist Kris Anka recently shared his design concepts for Gayatri Singh on Twitter, revealing that she also has hints of Gwen Stacy's style. These hints can be seen through the use of teal accents and flannel shirts, reminiscent of Gwen's fashion in the Spider-Gwen comics.

Given that Pavitr Prabhakar is meant to be an Indian version of Peter Parker, it is logical that his girlfriend, Gayatri, would be an Indian adaptation of Gwen Stacy. Not only is Gayatri Spider-Man's love interest, but she also shares similarities with Gwen Stacy. Both characters have fathers who serve as police captains with strained relationships to Spider-Man. Additionally, it is worth noting that Gayatri Singh shares the same initials as Gwen Stacy, much like Pavitr Prabhakar and Peter Parker.

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Although Gayatri being an alternate version of Gwen may not have significant plot implications, it sets the stage for what fans can anticipate in Beyond the Spider-Verse. Producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have confirmed the presence of multiple versions of Gwen in Beyond the Spider-Verse, but they have not yet revealed the particular forms these versions will take. It is possible that many of them, like Gayatri, will serve as love interests for Spider-Man rather than being the heroes of their respective universes. However, there is also a chance that there are additional spider-powered Gwen Stacys in the universe. If that is the case, showcasing them in Beyond the Spider-Verse would be the perfect opportunity. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is currently playing in theaters.

Source: Kris Anka/Twitter