Gwen Stacy

Gwen Stacy is a fictional character in Marvel Comics, best known as Spider-Man's first serious love interest.

Her death in a 1973 storyline—where she dies despite Spider-Man's attempt to save her—became one of comics' most influential moments, often cited as ending the optimistic "Silver Age" of superhero stories.

The character has since appeared in various alternate-universe versions, most notably Spider-Gwen, who gains spider powers herself.

character

Spider-Man

Arachnid-themed masked hero

Peter Parker · blue eyes · headband · go-go boots · miniskirt · girlfriend · New York City · kindness · compassion · intelligence

tragedy

death

Cessation of life

Green Goblin · loss · grief · heartbreak · sacrifice · destiny · shock · mourning · sorrow · kidnapping

romance

Peter Parker

kiss · chemistry · devotion · sweetheart · affection · tenderness · prom · college romance · loyalty · connection

legacy

Spider-Woman

Arachnid-themed female vigilante

empowerment · cultural icon · cosplay

comics

Stan Lee

Prolific superhero comics creator

storyline · retcon · Marvel Comics · illustration · classic era

Categories
Opposites
romantic interest status in Peter Parker's life

Gwen StacyMary Jane Watson

MJ · survivor · Lois Lane · Pepper Potts · Aunt May

hero vs. villain alignment in Spider-Man universe

Gwen StacyGreen Goblin

Doctor Octopus · Venom · Hobgoblin

superpowered identity in Spider-Verse

Gwen StacySpider-Gwen

Spider-Woman

Family

Wendy, Anastasia, Stacy, Gwen, Gwendolyn, Stacey

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Concrete · Rated PG