Since it’s a Wednesday, new comic book day is already in full effect. In both brick and mortar and digital stores, a new Spider-Man comic has hit the stands, Spider-Man: City at War #1. The webslinger’s latest adventure is tied to the PlayStation 4 exclusive, Marvel’s Spider-Man. Marvel Games Vice President and Creative Director Bill Rosemann recently shared a preview of what readers can expect from the comic adaptation, which Marvel announced in late 2018.
In a post to his personal Twitter account, Rosemann shared the first four pages from Spider-Man: City at War #1. Check it out below:
Spider-Man: City At War #1 by @HopelessDent @Michele_Bandini @Davcuriel swings into stores tomorrow! Here’s the first four pages! And here’s how you can find a nearby comic shop so you can read the rest: https://t.co/3WHboxeMYn@Marvel @MarvelGames @insomniacgames #SpiderManPS4 pic.twitter.com/WSIgR5oK9p
— Bill Rosemann (@BillRosemann) March 19, 2019
Based on the first four pages of the comic alone, it appears the series will at least begin where the game itself opens. After waking up with messages from Mary Jane, Aunt May, and several others, Peter barrels out of his apartment window, headed for a big showdown with Wilson Fisk aka Kingpin. The rest of Spider-Man: City at War is bound to remain pretty faithful to the source material, though it will expand on scenes that were not too deeply explored in Marvel’s Spider-Man.
Penning the game’s comic adaptation is Dennis “Hopeless” Hallum, known most notably for authoring Avengers Arena and 2014’s Spider-Woman. Michele Bandini and David Curiel are providing the art for Spider-Man: City at War. Bandini has worked with Marvel Comics in the past on X-Men and Captain Marvel books. Meanwhile, at present, Curiel also has hands on another Spidey-centric series, Miles Morales: Spider-Man.
Spider-Man: City at War #1 is available now.
[Source: Bill Rosemann on Twitter via Game Informer]
Marvel's Spider-Man Easter Eggs
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Marvel's Spider-Man Easter Eggs
Let's run down a few Easter Eggs in Marvel's Spider-Man. There are no story spoilers here, but if you want to play the game with absolutely no knowledge beforehand, turn back now!
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Sanctum Sanctorum
Doctor Strange’s residence and study can be found in Greenwich. Upon discovery, Peter remarks: "Cool window, but I always get the feeling that something Strange is going on in that place"
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Suit Up
All of Spider-Man’s suits are an homage or reference to his decades of lore. From Spider-Man 2099’s purple suit and Ben Reilly’s hoodie to the Stealth Suit used in the “Big Time” story arc, fans are likely to grow attached to their favorite memorable style.
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Wakanda and Symkarian Embassies
These are the embassies for the home countries of Black Panther and Silver Sable, respectively. One of these characters plays a role later in the story, actually!
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Alias Investigations
Alias Investigations is the detective agency run by Jessica Jones. That should all sound pretty familiar to anyone who’s binged some Marvel Netflix shows lately.
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Backpackin' It
The knick-knacks found in backpacks are mostly gentle nods at classic Spidey moments. Items like a broken Rhino horn or a vial of Lizard’s blood give further insight to this world’s storied past.
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Josie's Bar
Josie’s Bar will also seem familiar to astute Netflix viewers. It’s a somewhat shady bar where thugs and criminals often hang out, meaning Matt Murdock keeps tabs on it. The bar has no real significance in Spidey lore, but Peter and Matt live in the same city, leading to a few Easter Eggs on this list.
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Empire State University
ESU is the fictional college that Peter attended in the comics and in this canon. You’ll actually come here quite a few times for missions and side activities.
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Fogwell's Gym
Appearing recently in Netflix’s Daredevil series, Fogwell’s Gym is where Jack Murdock practiced for upcoming boxing bouts. Of course, Jack Murdock is the father of Matt Murdock, Daredevil himself.
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Midtown High School
When Miles Morales pops up in Marvel’s Spider-Man, he wears a Midtown High School tee. Looks like he attends the same school Peter once did! This isn't the case in the comics, but is one of many similarities the game sets up between the two.
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The Bar With No Name
Though it’s an obscure reference, the Bar With No Name has popped up in Spidey comics through the years, as well as Daredevil and Captain America stories. It’s usually depicted as a regular bar where villains and criminals meet up, and there are a few spread across the world.
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Avengers Tower
The renovated Stark / Avengers Tower is in the north-eastern end of NYC. You earn a trophy for climbing to the top, where you’ll also find a backpack.
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Happy Halloween
I won’t (and can’t) say much here. But at one point in the story, Peter is tasked with visiting a Halloween party at ESU. Keep your eyes peeled, look through all the costumes, and listen for any unruly guests. Most Spidey fans will find characters they recognize, while some may notice an obscurely familiar face from the real world.
