Spider-Man (2022): When Dan Slott Relaunched the Spider-Multiverse

In 2022, Marvel surprised everyone by entrusting Dan Slott – one of the architects of the Spider-Verse – with a brand-new series simply titled Spider-Man. Launched under the Vol. 4 banner, this series marks a genuine cosmic and dimensional relaunch for the web-slinger, through an explosive 10-issue storyline blending action, legacy and towering multiversal stakes.

This volume follows on directly from the world of the Spider-Verse, with a story that explores new versions of Spider-Man and throws the web-slinger into all-out war against a threat more insidious than ever. Slott’s aim is clear: to build a bridge between the past (earlier versions of the multiverse), the present (Peter Parker in the middle of an identity crisis) and an uncertain future where every Spider-hero could be the key… or the problem.

This series also lays the groundwork for the ‘End of the Spider-Verse’ crossover, a landmark event where the fate of every incarnation of the hero is on the line. From Spider-Man Noir to Spider-Gwen, by way of Miles Morales and Silk, each of them plays a part in this epic fresco that redefines Peter’s role at the heart of the Web.

But the story would be nothing without a sharp sense of pace and storytelling. Slott’s restless, generous style is all here, able to mix humour, tragedy and pure adrenaline. All of it carried by the striking artwork of Mark Bagley, one of the most iconic artists in the Spider-Man universe.

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A Spider-Verse revival… but at what cost?

From the very first issues, Dan Slott shatters any sense of stability: the multiverse is sick, corrupted by a new and terrifying entity whose ripples reach every version of the web-slinger. The series quickly becomes a huge playground for bringing back beloved heroes such as Spider-Man Noir, Peni Parker, and Spider-Punk, while also exploring lesser-known figures like Sun-Spider and Spider-UK.

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At the heart of the story sits a troubling truth: what if the multiverse never needed Peter Parker at all? That question, central to the plot, pushes Peter to think hard about his place in a universe where he is no longer necessarily ‘the’ Spider-Man. It echoes the loss of identity already sketched out in the Chasm arc, which showed Ben Reilly sinking into doubt and darkness.

The story piles on references to other major events such as Spider-Island and The Clone Conspiracy, while injecting a constant dose of mystery and tension. With every issue the universe tightens, the losses mount, and the stakes become clear: stop the Spider-Verse from ending.

This theme of the hero’s fractured identity also finds a strong visual echo in the Spider-Man masks in our collection: every mask is a symbol of unity, but also of solitude and duality. One face for hundreds of stories.

Morlun returns… and no one is safe

One of the most chilling returns in this series is that of Morlun, the vampiric predator of the multiverse. In this new arc he becomes a central threat once more, but this time he is not alone. Joined by other Inheritors of the multiverse, he hunts the Spider-Totems to devour them one by one. The tension peaks when even the most powerful versions, such as Spider-Gwen and Miles Morales, are in immediate danger.

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This fresh carnage orchestrated by Morlun points straight back to the events of the Spider-Verse arc, but at a far higher pitch of intensity. Dan Slott turns the plot into a cosmic manhunt where every decision counts and every bond between the Spider-Men becomes crucial. And Peter, for all his doubts, has to embody hope once again in the face of collapse.

What makes the threat hit even harder is the way it looks on the page: every appearance of Morlun creates an almost mythological sense of terror. He is the end, he is fate, and it is in that context that the union of the Spider-heroes becomes essential.

That need for unity and for passing the torch even comes through in our Spider-Man figures, which let you gather the different incarnations of the web-slinger. From Peter Parker to Spider-Man 2099, they offer a full gallery of the heroes who make up this now-endangered multiverse.

A modern reinvention, between classicism and daring

What stands out in this volume 4 is the daring with which Marvel revisits its fundamentals while injecting fresh energy. Peter Parker appears more vulnerable, more human than ever. His relationship with Norman Osborn – his greatest enemy turned ambiguous ally – is a reminder of how inseparable the past is from his identity. A theme already explored in arcs such as Sins Past, but one that takes on a new dimension here.

This duality between old and new also plays out in the settings, the technology and even the moral stakes. The series is not afraid to summon the Spider-Verse, bringing in popular figures such as Miles Morales and Spider-Man 2099, while reinforcing Peter’s importance as the central pivot of this teeming universe. His story remains the beating heart, the one the fragile balance of the multiversal spider rests on.

That narrative tension between nostalgia and novelty carries right through to our merchandise, which showcases the classic versions of Spider-Man as much as the modern takes. Every product becomes a bridge between generations of fans, like the Spider-Man pyjamas that keep the legacy of a still-living myth alive for the youngest fans.

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All in all, *Spider-Man (2022)* is a pivotal work: rooted in a strong storytelling tradition and fully turned towards the future. It embodies Marvel’s determination to keep its flagship character evolving without ever betraying him. A success both as a story and as a symbol, one that strengthens Peter Parker’s place in the pantheon of modern heroes.

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