Arana
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
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
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2004
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Vol. 1
Cover appearance of Arana published (June 2004) prior to her first appearance in Amazing Fantasy #1 (August 2004)
Cover appearance of Arana published (June 2004) prior to her first appearance in Amazing Fantasy #1 (August 2004)
Amazing Fantasy #1
Marvel
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2004
•
Vol. 2
1st appearance of Arana, the Spanish word for Spider and codename of Anya Corazon
1st team appearance of the Sisterhood of the Wasp
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
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2004
•
Vol. 2
2nd appearance of Arana, Anya Corazon
Arana: The Heart of the Spider #1
Marvel
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2005
•
Vol. 1
First solo title series featuring Anya Corazon aka Arana
Spider-Man and Arana Special: The Hunter Revealed #1
Marvel
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2006
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Arana
Copies ordered by retailers: 16,214
Amazing Spider-Man #637
Marvel
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2010
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Kaine as Tarantula
Death of the first Madame Web
Death of Sasha Kravinoff
Death of the Grim Hunter
Julia Carpenter becomes second Madame Web, formerly Spider-Girl
Anya Corazaon becomes Spider-Girl but does not accept the name until Young Allies #5
š Spider-Verse Reading Order: read The Amazing Spider-Man #637, then The Amazing Spider-Man #4 (2014 series)
1st appearance of Kaine as Tarantula
Death of the first Madame Web
Death of Sasha Kravinoff
Death of the Grim Hunter
Julia Carpenter becomes second Madame Web, formerly Spider-Girl
Anya Corazaon becomes Spider-Girl but does not accept the name until Young Allies #5
š Spider-Verse Reading Order: read The Amazing Spider-Man #637, then The Amazing Spider-Man #4 (2014 series)
Young Allies #5
Marvel
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2010
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Vol. 1
Anya Corazon accepts the name Spider-Girl
Spider-Girl #1
Marvel
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2011
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Vol. 2
First title series featuring Anya Corazon as Spider-Girl
Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Variant black and white sketch cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Spider-Island: The Amazing Spider-Girl #1
Marvel
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2011
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Vol. 1
Three-issue limited series featuring Spider-Girl, Anya Corazon
Copies ordered by retailers: 18,394
Three-issue limited series featuring Spider-Girl, Anya Corazon
Copies ordered by retailers: 18,394
Spider-Girls #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
A Spider-Geddon tie-in series that features: May Parker, Anya Corazon and Annie Parker
A Spider-Geddon tie-in series that features: May Parker, Anya Corazon and Annie Parker
Variant cover art by Humberto Ramos
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