Explore the Stories Behind the Legends
First introduced in 2011 by Brian Michael Bendis and Sara Pichelli, Miles Morales reconceived Spider-Man as African American and Latinx, and his debut marked a new direction in the saga of a beloved character.
Miles Morales as Spider-Man is a coming-of-age tale of a smart, affable teen coming into his power. From his reluctance to becoming a super hero to his desire to help others, to the rocky balance between his school life and super hero responsibilities, Miles is always at the precipice of making tough decisions—choices whose consequences are as weighted in his personal life as they often are for the survival of the world.
Illustrated with full-color art, Ytasha L. Womack’s entry in the Marvel Age of Comics looks at the hugely successful reimagining of one of the most popular super hero characters of all time.
By:
Ytasha L. Womack (Independent Scholar US)
Imprint: Bloomsbury
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 194mm,
Width: 126mm,
Spine: 12mm
Weight: 246g
ISBN: 9798765131633
Series: Marvel Age of Comics
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 25 June 2026
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
1. Miles Morales and quantum physics’ Many Worlds Multiverse Theory 2. Black Puerto Rican, Puerto Rican/Afro Latine histories and lived experiences 3. The dynamics of building on a legacy character and reimagining an iconic super hero 4. Miles Morales as super hero, the Spider-Man mythos, and his coming-of-age identity 5. The complex legacy of education and opportunity for kids of color 6. Miles's coming of age saga 7. Destiny and gifts
Ytasha L. Womack is a writer, cultural critic, and filmmaker recognized for her work in Afrofuturism, race, and speculative fiction. She is the author of Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci Fi & Fantasy Culture (2013), Black Panther: A Cultural Exploration (2023), The Afrofuturist Evolution: Creative Paths to Self Discovery (2025), and the forthcoming graphic novel Black Moon Ritual.
Reviews for Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Womack goes beyond mere character study and explores the significance of having an Afro-Latino teenager portray a legacy character. Delving into everything from the significance of Miles being from Brooklyn to his connections to the trickster god Ananse, Womack presents a critical deep dive into how Miles is more than just another alternate universe Spider-Man. * Booklist * More than just a book about the fan-favorite Spider-man character, but a thoughtful exploration of of how Miles Morales reshaped Marvel Comics and brought in a whole new generation of comic readers. . . . Womack brings passion and insight to this book and continues to push this series forward. * Capes & Tights *
