Gwen

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Gwen Stacy 17
Alias(es)	Spider-Gwen; Spider-Woman 35 45
Species/Race	Mutant, following a sudden physical mutation 23
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Chen Xi's companions/partners 35
Occupation/Role	Vigilante crimefighter and superhero 34 45
Status	Active 88 110
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Ordinary civilian	3	Caught in the Hulk and Abomination battle; freezes when a deflected sedan falls toward her and is rescued by Chen Xi.
Newly mutated	23	Displays superhuman strength and jumping ability by breaking a faucet and hitting the ceiling; her nearsightedness also disappears.
Spider-Gwen trainee	25	Stays at Chen Xi's villa to learn control of her Spider-Sense and other powers while training with Wanda.
Active Spider-Gwen	34 35	Hunts criminals alongside Terminator; wears a red-and-white combat suit but is injured after Daredevil and Punisher lure her into an ambush.
Experienced Spider-Woman	45	Her combat training and spider instincts allow her to defeat Bo Da and Bo Er and contend directly with Green Goblin.

Background / History

Gwen is the daughter of New York Police Department chief George Stacy. During the destruction caused by Hulk and Abomination, she is left in the path of a flying sedan after the crowd scatters. Chen Xi descends and punches the vehicle away, saving her life; his unusual masked appearance initially makes her wonder whether her rescuer is a robber. 2 3

The rescue leaves Gwen fascinated by the unidentified hero. She later notices that Chen Xi's eyes resemble those of the man who saved her and seeks confirmation after a dinner with Chen Xi, Peter Parker, and Harry Osborn. Chen Xi confirms her suspicion, overwhelming her with joy. 10 17

As Gwen grows closer to Chen Xi, she becomes insecure over his existing relationship with Wanda and her own perceived lack of worthiness. Chen Xi introduces her to unfamiliar experiences, including her first visit to a bar, where she drinks hard liquor and dances freely for the first time. 18 19

Gwen witnesses Chen Xi kill a mutant criminal who threatened her. Although horrified at first, she accepts his argument that the man was a continuing danger and that the killing protected her. George initially confronts Chen Xi over Gwen's late return, but becomes enthusiastic after learning who he is. 21

After her mutation, Gwen develops abilities similar to Peter Parker's and trains at Chen Xi's villa to control them. She adopts the Spider-Gwen identity, patrols New York, and pursues her ambition of becoming a superhero. 23 25 34

Personality

Gwen is courageous even before gaining powers: she approaches the strange masked man who rescued her, asks for his number, and later directly confronts Chen Xi over his identity. 3 17

She is initially reserved and self-conscious, especially regarding Chen Xi and Wanda, but is willing to test her limits when given new experiences. Her night at 230 Fifth reveals a more uninhibited side, as she insists on trying strong liquor and eagerly takes Chen Xi dancing. 18 19

As Spider-Woman, Gwen is proud of public recognition and has a sharp tongue in battle, taunting Green Goblin as “ugly.” Her heroism is nevertheless driven by empathy: she cannot ignore civilians in danger, even when Green Goblin uses that compassion against her. 45 46

Appearance

As Spider-Gwen, Gwen wears a red-and-white combat suit and conceals her identity behind a mask. 35 45

• Her ordinary vision improves after her mutation, eliminating her prior slight nearsightedness. 23
• She uses webs from her wrists to swing between buildings, bind enemies, and attempt rescues. 45 46

Abilities & Skills

Enhanced Physiology

Gwen's mutation grants her physical abilities beyond those of an ordinary human.

• Can accidentally break fixtures through excessive strength. 23
• Can leap high enough to strike the ceiling of her home. 23
• Has substantially accelerated healing; a deep shoulder wound is already nearly healed shortly after her ambush. 35
• Her enhanced senses include restored vision. 23

Spider-Sense

Gwen possesses Spider-Sense, which warns her of danger and supports her mobility.

• Requires dedicated training to control it and her other powers. 25
• Gives warnings while she strains to stop Green Goblin's runaway tourist train. 46
• Is not infallible; Daredevil and Punisher's trap catches her off guard and results in a serious shoulder injury. 35

Webbing and Aerial Mobility

Gwen travels and fights through web-based movement.

• Swings rapidly through the city by attaching webs between skyscrapers. 46
• Uses webbing to immobilize Green Goblin's glider and pull him back into striking range. 45
• Attempts to halt a tourist train by anchoring dense webbing to bridge piers and support cables, but the webs repeatedly snap under the train's momentum. 46 47

Combat Training

Gwen trains with Bo Da and Bo Er and combines her instincts with increasingly capable hand-to-hand combat.

• Her training advances to the point that she can defeat both instructors outright. 45
• Uses evasive flips, kicks, punches, knees, elbow strikes, and web-assisted counters against Green Goblin. 45
• Her agility exceeds Green Goblin's, though his willingness to target civilians limits her options. 45 46

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Red-and-white Spider-Gwen combat suit — her vigilante outfit. 35
• Wrist-fired webbing — used for traversal, restraint, and rescue attempts. 45 46

Relationships

• Chen Xi — Her rescuer, mentor, and partner. Gwen recognizes him as the hero who saved her, develops romantic feelings for him, and turns to him for reassurance after her mutation. 3 17 18 23
• George Stacy — Her father and New York Police Department chief. He is fiercely protective of Gwen, initially suspects Chen Xi of exploiting her, and changes attitude after learning Chen Xi's identity. 2 21
• Wanda — Chen Xi's girlfriend and Gwen's training partner. Gwen admires Wanda but feels envy over Wanda's powers and relationship with Chen Xi; they later join Chen Xi on a space tour. 23 24 25 38
• Peter Parker — Friend who attends dinner with Gwen and Chen Xi; he is present when George confronts Chen Xi. 17 21
• Harry Osborn — Friend of Gwen and Peter Parker; he gives Gwen privacy to speak with Chen Xi after dinner. 17
• Bo Da and Bo Er — Combat trainers whose instruction improves Gwen's fighting ability. 34 45
• Kingpin — Enemy who orders Gwen's ambush after she disrupts his contraband operations. 35 38
• Green Goblin — Enemy who fights Gwen, targets civilians to exploit her conscience, and forces her into an impossible rescue choice. 45 46 47

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rescue and Recognition

Gwen survives the Hulk–Abomination conflict only because Chen Xi intervenes. Her subsequent curiosity about the hero's identity becomes the foundation of her relationship with him. 3 10 17

Becoming Spider-Gwen

Following her mutation, Gwen gains enhanced strength, mobility, senses, Spider-Sense, and webbing. She trains at Chen Xi's villa, joins his group, and begins patrolling New York with Terminator. 23 25 34

Kingpin's Ambush

Gwen is lured into a trap by Daredevil and Punisher, who are acting at Kingpin's direction. She survives a deep shoulder wound, prompting Chen Xi to retaliate against those responsible. 35

Green Goblin Crisis

When Green Goblin terrorizes New York, Gwen steps in when Spider-Man is absent. She initially outmatches him physically, but he shifts the battle toward civilians, detonates missiles among the crowd, abducts a child, and sends a tourist train toward disaster. 45 46

Gwen chooses to save the child and then risks herself trying to stop the train. Chen Xi ultimately arrives to save the train, defeats Green Goblin, and gives Gwen the responsibility of deciding what to do with him. 46 47

Later Activities

Gwen continues acting cautiously during superhuman conflicts, scouting the Colossus–Hulk confrontation without immediately engaging. She later trains with Wanda and Jean Grey in preparation for threats from newly arrived Norse gods, and assists with logistics during a mutant rebellion. 88 97 110

Notable Quotes

“I... choose to save the little girl!!!” 46

“Despicable and shameless!!” 46

Trivia

• Gwen's first bar visit is to 230 Fifth, where she insists on drinking fifty-proof liquor rather than a cocktail. 19
• Shortly after her mutation, she cracks her phone screen by pressing its buttons too hard. 23
• She openly admits envy while watching Chen Xi and Wanda interact during preparations for their space trip. 38