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The Spider Totem

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Description

A 2001 Amazing Spider-Man storyline by J. Michael Straczynski introducing the mystical Spider-Totem concept. The arc reveals Peter Parker may be connected to an ancient totemic force, reframing Spider-Man's origin in supernatural terms.

Story Arc Details

Status
Ended
Type
Main Story
Universe
Earth-616
Start Issue
Transformations, Literal & Otherwise
Issues
16

About Earth-616

The primary continuity of Marvel Comics where most titles take place. The designation was first used in The Daredevils #7 (July 1983) by Alan Moore and Alan Davis, originating from Captain Britain comics. Earth-616 serves as the home universe for core versions of Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and virtually all mainstream Marvel characters.