Spider-Boy

Spider-Boy
Cover of Spider-Boy #1. Art by Humberto Ramos.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceSpider-Man Vol. 4 #7
(April 2023)
Created by
In-story information
Alter egoBailey Bartholomew Briggs
SpeciesHuman mutate
Team affiliationsSpider-Army
PartnershipsPeter Parker / Spider-Man
Notable aliasesSpider-Boy
Spider-B
Abilities
  • Superhuman strength, agility, stamina, and reflexes
  • Precognitive spider-sense
  • Wall-crawling
  • Venom bite
  • Spider-speaking

Spider-Boy (Bailey Bartholomew Briggs) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Dan Slott and artist Humberto Ramos, the character first appeared in Spider-Man vol. 4 #7 (April 2023).[1] Bailey Briggs is known under the codename of Spider-Boy.[2] He is a child superhero with spider-like abilities.[3] He was erased from existence and forgotten by everyone who knew him before being brought back.[4] The character is also an ally of the superhero Peter Parker / Spider-Man.[5]

  1. ^ "Dan Slott and Humberto Ramos' Top-Secret New Spider-Hero Revealed". Marvel.com. March 29, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  2. ^ Dodge, John (November 9, 2023). "Marvel's Various Spider-Boys, Ranked". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  3. ^ Dodge, John (August 4, 2023). "Spider-Man's Kid Sidekick is Finally Finding the Home He Never Had". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  4. ^ Bonomolo, Cameron (October 30, 2023). "Spider-Man's Forgotten Sidekick Stars in Marvel's Spider-Boy #1 Preview". ComicBook.com. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
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