Close Menu
  • Login
  • Support Us
  • Newsletter
  • News
  • Features
  • Interviews
  • Reviews
    • Video Games
      • Previews
      • PC
      • PS5
      • Xbox Series X/S
      • Nintendo Switch
      • Xbox One
      • PS4
      • Tabletop
    • Film
    • TV
    • Anime
    • Comics
      • BOOM! Studios
      • Dark Horse Comics
      • DC Comics
      • IDW Publishing
      • Image Comics
      • Indie Comics
      • Marvel Comics
      • Oni-Lion Forge
      • Valiant Comics
      • Vault Comics
  • Podcast
  • More
    • Event Coverage
    • BWT Recommends
    • RSS Feeds
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Support Us
But Why Tho?
RSS Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube
Trending:
  • Features
    Marvel's Spider-Man Secret Lair promotional image

    Get a Look At the Secret Lair x Marvel’s Spider-Man Superdrop

    09/08/2025
    Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions gameplay still

    Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions Is All About Adventure (with Friends)

    09/08/2025
    Chord in Persona 5 The Phantom X

    Now Is The Perfect Time To Jump Back In ‘Persona 5: The Phantom X’

    09/05/2025
    Cosmic Spider-Man card details

    [EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW] The Spider-Man Set Gets A 5-Color Legendary Spider

    09/02/2025
    Lee Corso from College Football GameDay in EA Sports games

    EA Sports Always Understood Lee Corso’s Legacy

    09/01/2025
  • Indie Games
  • K-Dramas
  • Netflix
  • Apple TV+
But Why Tho?
Home » Marvel Comics » REVIEW: ‘All-New Spider-Gwen: Ghost Spider’ Issue 1

REVIEW: ‘All-New Spider-Gwen: Ghost Spider’ Issue 1

William TuckerBy William Tucker08/20/20254 Mins Read
Cover of All-New Spider-Gwen Ghost Spider Issue 1
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Email
All-New Spider-Gwen Ghost Spider Issue 1 is published by Marvel Comics, written by Stephanie Phillips, art by Paolo Villanelli, colors by Matt Milla, and letters by Ariana Maher.

As Gwen tries to settle down, a brutal murderer rolls into town.

All-New Spider Gwen Ghost Spider Issue 1 brings with it a lot of change, as Phillips explains all the new elements within the world of Spider-Gwen. There are new relationships, a new place to live with her father, and even a new set of bandmates.  All of these features are brilliantly explained, creating a busy opening chapter in All-New Spider-Gwen Ghost Spider Issue 1.

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here

The pacing is always moving forward, but alas, the scenes feel full instead of rushed in All-New Spider-Gwen Ghost-Spider Issue 1. For most of the comic, it’s domestic and relatively calm. So it’s very unexpected when the story becomes much bloodier. It’s not just a random victim that gets brutalized, and it’s both dramatic and shocking.

All-New Spider-Gwen Ghost Spider Issue 1 has a large supporting cast, but it has a lot of focus on the protagonist. Having so many voices in the comic gives Gwen many different conversations and tones. Things are fractious with Black Tarantula, her boyfriend, who’s not really her boyfriend. She’s developed a rock that is her father, a great support system that can also be seen later in the book when things get darker. And there’s also the band, with a brand new roster.

There’s a fun cameo from another spider character, and the other new inclusion is very important to the future of the series, too. That moment with the band is an absolute peak of the issue. For several pages, there is a lot of angst within the captions, but Gwen does seem happy, and the jam session is the perfect representation of that happiness. It’s scarily contrasted with the frightening villain that’s emerging.

The art in All-New Spider-Gwen Ghost Spider Issue 1 has a nefarious twist to it. Gwen is very slick and superbly designed by Villanelli. The costume with the hood is now iconic, having starred in two Spider-Verse movies. Her body language and facial expressions, especially when the mask is off, are also fantastic. When she’s shocked, she really looks dumbfounded. But around her, the world is incredibly sinister. The chassis are shadowy, appearing like demons in puffs of smoke. Even Black Tarantula, the man she’s seeing, appears as a shroud. This makes Gwen always look like she’s in extreme danger and surrounded by really dark figures.

Black Tarantula is an excellent introduction to what comes next, because he’s the nice version. He pulls his punches in the most action-packed part of All-New Spider-Gwen Ghost Spider Issue 1. That fight, although it doesn’t have much weight, has a terrific sense of speed and the unnatural athleticism of a spider. And what comes afterwards does not pull its punches. It’s grizzly and gory. It’s alarming to see how much blood is spilled. What also rocks is the way the music is adapted. Obviously, the sound can’t be translated, but the energy and excitement on the faces of the band coming together for the first time is the most important part.

The colors are phenomenal. All-New Spider-Gwen: Ghost Spider Issue 1 is a comic where the pink of Gwen had to stand out among thick clouds of shadows. When she isn’t present and the villain is taking over, the pages turn pitch black. The light comes from Gwen, whose costume is covered in white and light pink. The band also generates vibrancy, as each member radiates their unique personality. The lettering is stark and clear, which is to be expected from the highly experienced Caramagna.

All-New Spider-Gwen: Ghost Spider Issue 1 submerges Gwen into a murky world. This book isn’t encased in misery. Gwen herself brings energy and enthusiasm, and having her father with her again provides her with safety in her home. But there is a darkness outside, seeping into every page as something monstrous starts to tear people apart. It is the music and the light that stop her from being dragged into the darkness. But that war between the two and the contrast of the noise from Gwen’s love and the roar of the darkness is what makes the first issue intoxicating.

All-New Spider-Gwen: Ghost Spider Issue 1 is available where comics are sold.

All-New Spider-Gwen Ghost Spider Issue 1
5

TL;DR

All-New Spider-Gwen: Ghost Spider Issue 1 submerges Gwen into a murky world.

  • Read Now On ComiXology With Our Affiliate Link

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
Previous ArticleREVIEW: ‘Justice League Red’ Issue 1
Next Article Hands-On With Capcom’s Gamescom Slate Wowed Us
William Tucker

William is a screenwriter with a love of comics and movies. Once referred to Wuthering Heights as "the one with the Rabbits."

Related Posts

Punisher Red Band Issue 1 cover

REVIEW: ‘Punisher: Red Band’ Issue 1

09/10/2025
One World Under Doom Issue 7

REVIEW: ‘One World Under Doom’ Issue 7

09/10/2025
Imperial War Nova - Centurion Issue 1 cover

REVIEW: ‘Imperial War: Nova – Centurion’ Issue 1

09/10/2025
Cover of Uncanny X-Men Issue 20 featuring Wolverine and Ransom

REVIEW: ‘Uncanny X-Men’ Issue 20

09/03/2025
Cover art for Imperial War Exiles Issue 1

REVIEW: ‘Imperial War: Exiles’ Issue 1

09/03/2025
Cover of Imperial War Black Panther Issue 1

REVIEW: ‘Imperial War: Black Panther’ Issue 1

08/27/2025

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here
TRENDING POSTS
The Long Walk (2025) film review promotional image
9.5
Film

REVIEW: ‘The Long Walk’ Is The Most Heartfelt And Heartbreaking Stephen King Adaptation

By Kate Sánchez09/11/2025Updated:09/11/2025

The Long Walk is a brutal watch. Equally heartfelt and heartbreaking, it’s one of the best adaptations of Stephen King’s work.

Black Women Anime — But Why Tho (9) BWT Recommends

10 Black Women in Anime That Made Me Feel Seen

By LaNeysha Campbell11/11/2023Updated:12/03/2024

Black women are some of anime’s most iconic characters, and that has a big impact on Black anime fans. Here are some of our favorites.

EA Sports FC Icons Match promotional image from Nexon News

2025 Icons Match Returns With Football Legends Bridging The Pitch And Video Games

By Kate Sánchez09/03/2025Updated:09/03/2025

NEXON has announced the return of the ‘2025 Icons Match,’ a live event that brings a full roster of legendary players to the pitch.

Gojo Jujutsu Kaisen - But Why Tho (2) Features

Everything To Know About Satoru Gojo

By Kate Sánchez09/07/2023Updated:02/16/2025

Satoru Gojo is the heart of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 — now, heading into Cour 2, here is everything you need to know about the character.

But Why Tho?
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest RSS YouTube Twitch
  • CONTACT US
  • ABOUT US
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
  • Review Score Guide
Sometimes we include links to online retail stores. If you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small contribution.
Written Content is Copyright © 2025 But Why Tho? A Geek Community

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

But Why Tho Logo

Support Us!

We're able to keep making content thanks to readers like YOU!
Support independent media today with
Click Here