Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Miles Morales: Spider-Man (2022) #17–20




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Issue #17

Miles and Ms. Marvel are reeling from Rabble’s coordinated attacks, which have left parts of Brooklyn in chaos. Rabble’s tech-driven war escalates as she unleashes a swarm of drones, targeting Miles with surgical precision and forcing him into reactive mode. The Caper Killers—a militarized unit sent to take down “rogue” supers—enter the fray, complicating matters further. As innocent lives hang in the balance, Miles’ clone Shift arrives to assist, showing unexpected bravery and power. The team barely holds off the wave of attacks, keeping civilians safe amid the chaos. Rabble escapes once again, but not before sending a chilling message that she’s far from finished.

Issue #18

The conflict deepens as Misty Knight joins Miles, Kamala, and Shift to help neutralize the Caper Killers, whose advanced tech and heavy-handed tactics threaten even more destruction. As the heroes coordinate, Scorpion and Rhino—longtime villains—unexpectedly assist in protecting civilians, signaling a moral turn in their personal arcs. Miles grapples with the difficulty of trusting former enemies and the burden of being seen as a public menace. The group’s growing synergy allows them to shut down a major drone operation, striking a critical blow against Rabble. While cracks begin to show in Rabble’s strategy, she remains a step ahead, preparing her final move. The tension builds as the team regroups for a last stand.

Issue #19

Rabble launches her most devastating strike yet, using media manipulation and aggressive drone tactics to paint Miles as a reckless danger to his community. As public opinion wavers, Miles doubles down on saving lives rather than salvaging image. Starling returns to aid the team, providing critical backup alongside Shift, Kamala, Misty, and the now fully cooperative Rhino and Scorpion. In a fierce final battle, Miles defeats Rabble and delivers a decisive message: he won’t be defined by fear or propaganda. Rabble is taken down, the Caper Killers are discredited, and the arc ends with victory—and a sense of hard-earned stability. The threat has passed, but the scars and lessons linger.

Issue #20

With Brooklyn recovering and the city quieting down, Miles finally takes a breath and joins Kamala, Ganke, Shift, and baby sister Billie for a day at the art market. The moment offers a rare glimpse of peace and normalcy, underscoring how important community and family are to Miles. That quiet is shattered when Obsidian, an old villain with energy-based powers, attacks in an attempt to steal rare artwork. The group springs into action, fighting in tandem and quickly neutralizing the threat with minimal damage. Shift’s presence continues to evolve, as he protects Billie and proves himself capable of being part of the family. The issue ends with laughter, dinner, and acceptance—Miles officially welcomes Shift home, signaling a new chapter of growth and connection.
Thematic Exploration

This arc highlights Miles Morales: Spider-Man at its emotional and moral core—balancing responsibility, redemption, and identity. Through battles with Rabble and her manipulation of public perception, Miles faces not just a physical challenge but an existential one: how to stay true to himself when the world wants to define him otherwise. The involvement of reformed villains like Rhino and Scorpion shows that change is possible, even for those with dark pasts, reinforcing one of the series' most persistent themes—growth through empathy. Shift’s journey from outsider to accepted member of the Morales household underscores the power of chosen family and healing. By the final issue, the action gives way to joy, showing that even superheroes need moments of humanity, rest, and belonging to stay grounded.

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