Warning: Contains potential spoilers forSpider-Society #2!Spider-Manlore officially changes forever, as Marvel introduces a brand-new evilMadame Web. In the newSpider-Societyseries,Madame Web goes from connecting the Spider-Verse to trying to tear it apart. The comic book series is strongly influenced by Sony’s animated Spidey adventures on the big screen, and could be using the latest Marvel live-action flop to rewrite an old character in a fresh new take.
After an explosive first issue, the preview forSpider Society#2 – written by Alex Segura with art by Scott Godlewski – reveals the true mastermind behind the attack on thegroup of Spider-Verse variants. Setting up her grand evil plan with a diabolical monologue in narration, the malevolent Madame Web is revealed on her giant webbed spider throne.
With a whole society of heroes brought to their knees, this villainous Madame Web instantly becomes a major force to be reckoned with.
Marvel’s Newest Incarnation Of Madame Web
Spider Society#2 – Written By Alex Segura, Art By Scott Godlewski; Available September 18 From Marvel Comics
It seems that the original Madame Web may be back with a vengeance, as the new villain bears more resemblance to the Cassandra Webb version of the character, only with a menacing twist.
Though the Marvel Universe’s current Madame Web is the second iteration, Julia Carpenter, it looks like a version of Cassandra Webb is finally returning to the role. Cassandra was the first clairvoyant character to hold the mantle, debuting as the first Madame Web in 1980’sThe Amazing Spider-Man#210. Asone of Spider-Man’s strangest allies, Cassandra’s psychic abilities, telepathy, and astral projection powers made her a powerful associate to Peter Parker and the other heroes of the Spider-Verse before she ultimately died in Marvel’s Earth-616 continuity.
Marvel Calls Out Madame Web’s “Obnoxiously Vague” Powers Ahead of Her Sony Movie Debut
Madame Web will soon make the leap to live action as part of Sony’s “Spider-Verse” and now her powers get a call out ahead of her debut.
After Cassandra’s first death in 2010’sGrim Huntstoryline inThe Amazing Spider-Man, she officially passed her powers on to Julia Carpenter. Currently, she is a supporting character in theSpider-Societyseries, helping Anya Corazón. However, it seems that the original Madame Web may be back with a vengeance, as the new villain bears more resemblance to the Cassandra Webb version of the character, only with a menacing twist. With both Madame Webs leading teams against each other,Marvel has set up a clash that will reverberate through the Spider-Verse.
Cassandra Webb’s Return As A Villain Is A Major Departure For The Character
Cassandra Webb First Appearance:The Amazing Spider-Man#210 – Written By Dennis O’Neil, Art By John Romita Jr.
Led by the evil Madame Web, the Sinister Squadron is a terrifying group of multiversal villainsfor the Spider-Society to contend with. Villains on their side include a Gwen Stacy version of Green Goblin, a female Doc Ock like the one fromSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, a spider-powered Kraven the Hunter, and many more formidable foes. The Kraven variant named Hunter-Spider was initially thought to be on the side of the spider-heroes, but betrayed them at the end ofSpider-Society#1, leading them into a trap created for the Sinister Squadron to attack them yet again.
With Madame Web’s profile being raised in general pop culture in a way that’s been slightly detrimental to her character, Marvel is now revamping her as a powerful threat.
Julia Carpenter has been a strong ally to the Spider-Verse heroes, but the evil version of Madame Web being revealed as the leader of the Sinister Squadron could give the villains a greater advantage in following through with their plan.Madame Web has been viewed as a creepy clairvoyantin Marvel Comics, butshe’s never taken such a diabolical turn as this new version of the character inSpider-Society. With Madame Web’s profile being raised in general pop culture in a way that’s been slightly detrimental to her character, Marvel is now revamping her as a powerful threat.
Marvel Gets “Vengeance” For Dakota Johnson’s Madame Web Following Brutal Blockbuster Backlash
Revitalizing The Character On The Page After Mixed Results On Screen
Intense backlash towards the character of Madame Web might be the reason for the character to make a grand transformation into leader of the Sinister Squadron.
If this version of the Spider-Verse psychic leading the Sinister Squadron is indeed an alternate universe Cassandra Webb, there could be some fun meta commentary on the critical andfinancial disaster of 2024’sMadame Web. Though the movie has garnered a cult fanbase for its hilarious camp qualities, the Dakota Johnson-led film was a bit of a bomb and was quickly eviscerated by fans of comics and film alike. The poor reaction to the character’s film could motivate her comics version’s descent into villainy, withWebb coming back with a vengeance to wipe out all spider-heroes and their loved ones.
The newSpider-Societyseries takes cues from many of Sony’s films, from the so-bad-its-goodMadame Webto the two truly belovedSpider-Verseanimated films,with many of the same characters. Intense backlash towards the character of Madame Web might be the reason for the character to make a grand transformation into leader of the Sinister Squadron and viciously taking on the more appreciated Spider-Verse cast. In the world of heroes likeSpider-Man, the fabric of their lore is threatened by a powerful all-knowing threat as two versions ofMadame Webface off in a battle for life and destiny.
Madame Web
Cast
Madame Web is a superhero movie based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Taking place in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, the movie revolves around a clairvoyant woman who can look into different dimensions. Dakota Johnson stars in the lead role, with Sydney Sweeney, Adam Scott, Isabela Merced, and Celeste O’Connor comprising the rest of the cast.
