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Creation & Design

Arana was created by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Takeshi Miyazawa, debuting in 2005 as a new character in the Spider-Man universe.

Early Years

Anya Corazon was a normal teenager until she was bitten by a mystical spider, granting her spider-like abilities. She struggled to balance her new powers with her everyday life.

Character Development

Over the years, Anya has evolved from a young girl discovering her powers to a confident hero who embraces her identity and heritage, often grappling with the responsibilities that come with her abilities.

Cultural Reception

Arana has been well-received for her unique background and representation as a Latina superhero, resonating with many fans.

Character Details

Real Name:
Anya Corazon
First Appearance:
Marvel Previews #8
Aliases:
Spider-Girl, AraƱa
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Young Avengers, Spider-Man Family
Abilities:
Superhuman agility, Wall-crawling, Enhanced strength, Spider-sense
Equipment:
Web-shooters, Spider costume
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Marvel Previews #8
Marvel ⋅ 2004
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Marvel Previews #8
 
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Cover appearance of Arana published (June 2004) prior to her first appearance in Amazing Fantasy #1 (August 2004)

Amazing Fantasy #1
Marvel ⋅ 2004
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Amazing Fantasy #1
 
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1st appearance of Arana, the Spanish word for Spider and codename of Anya Corazon

1st team appearance of the Sisterhood of the Wasp

Amazing Fantasy #2
Marvel ⋅ 2004
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Amazing Fantasy #2
 
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2nd appearance of Arana, Anya Corazon

Arana: The Heart of the Spider #1
Marvel ⋅ 2005
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Arana: The Heart of the Spider #1
 
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First solo title series featuring Anya Corazon aka Arana

Spider-Man and Arana Special: The Hunter Revealed #1
Marvel ⋅ 2006
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Spider-Man and Arana Special: The Hunter Revealed #1
 
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Origin of Arana

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Amazing Spider-Man #637
Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Amazing Spider-Man #637
 
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1st appearance of Kaine as Tarantula

Death of the first Madame Web

Death of Sasha Kravinoff

Death of the Grim Hunter

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Julia Carpenter becomes second Madame Web, formerly Spider-Girl

Anya Corazaon becomes Spider-Girl but does not accept the name until Young Allies #5

šŸ“– Spider-Verse Reading Order: read The Amazing Spider-Man #637, then The Amazing Spider-Man #4 (2014 series)

Young Allies #5
Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Young Allies #5
 
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Anya Corazon accepts the name Spider-Girl

Spider-Girl #1
Marvel ⋅ 2011
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Spider-Girl #1
 
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First title series featuring Anya Corazon as Spider-Girl

Amazing Spider-Man #648
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Amazing Spider-Man #648
 
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Variant black and white sketch cover art by J. Scott Campbell

Amazing Spider-Man #648
1:100 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2011
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell

Spider-Island: The Amazing Spider-Girl #1
Marvel ⋅ 2011
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Spider-Island: The Amazing Spider-Girl #1
 
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Three-issue limited series featuring Spider-Girl, Anya Corazon

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Spider-Girls #1
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Spider-Girls #1
 
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A Spider-Geddon tie-in series that features: May Parker, Anya Corazon and Annie Parker

Edge of Spider-Verse #1
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Edge of Spider-Verse #1
 
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Variant cover art by Humberto Ramos

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