Warning: Spoilers for Web of Spider-Verse: New Blood #1Spider-Man's multiversal lore has officially expanded thanks to a new Spider-Verse story. The new Marvel comic reveals even bigger stakes for the multiversal spider-heroes, setting the stage for an entirely new direction in their stories. This new addition promises to change everything fans thought they knew about Spider-Man's role in the multiverse.

Marvel's preview pages for Web of Spider-Verse: New Blood #1 include a page from the story "The Web-Heart" by Mat Groom and Luciano Vecchio, which introduces readers to the Web-Heart as a living force at the core of Spider-Man's Web of Life and Destiny. This revelation establishes the web as more than just interconnected destinies, but rather as a living creature.

The Web-Heart is an active, breathing element that governs the delicate balance of the multiverse, ensuring its stability. This powerful force holds the multiverse together and grants the Spider Totems their power.

What Is the Web of Life and Destiny, a New Piece of Spider-Man Lore?

"The Web-Heart" by Mat Groom, Luciano Vecchio, Rachelle Rosenberg, and Joe Caramagna from Web of Spider-Verse: New Blood #1

Comic book cover: three Spider-Man variants from the Spider-Verse leaps through a cosmic landscape.

The origins of the Web were introduced in "A Single Thread" by Dan Slott and Paco Medina from Edge of the Spider-Verse #2. Neith, the daughter of Gaea and Oshtur, created the Web to ensure that humanity’s fate remains connected through the Spider Totems, the protectors of the Web. Its presence deepens Spider-Man’s importance in the broader multiverse. The Web-Heart serves as the heart of the Web of Life and Destiny, connecting all realities and keeping them intact. Its role is pivotal in guiding these heroes as they navigate the multiverse, especially with the arrival of new characters (and threats) like Spider-Hulk and Spider-Prowler.

The Spider-Verse Is Also Introducing a Counterforce to the Web

Marvel's Latest Venomous Threat

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Custom Image by Kevin Erdmann

New Blood #1 also introduces a powerful counterforce to the Web-Heart, which appears to be some form of symbiote. The Web-Heart and its chosen champions are locked in a constant cosmic struggle against the champions of this opposing force. This new threat reveals that the ongoing battle between Spider-Man and Venom is not limited to Peter Parker’s universe but is part of a larger, multiversal war between two opposing forces. This revelation adds a new layer to their classic conflict and positions Venom as equally important to the Spider Totems.

Falica and spiderman with a broken heart between them
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The Web-Heart’s newfound prominence marks a pivotal moment in Spider-Man lore. It is a powerful entity, a source of the heroes' powers, and a keeper of fate. It is the cosmic recruitment center for a multiversal battle across the cosmos, and a fresh, intriguing addition to Spider-Man's lore. Thankfully, fans don't have long to wait to find out what this might mean for Peter Parker and his friends in the Spider-Verse - but it's sure to shake up everything that Spider-Man has known about his role in the Marvel Universe.

Web of Spider-Verse: New Blood #1 is available March 5th, 2025 from Marvel Comics!