Friday, January 2, 2026

Miles Morales: Spider-Man (2022) #21-25






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This arc opens in the shadow of the Blood Hunt event, with Miles Morales transformed into a vampire as part of Blade’s desperate plan to stop a global vampire apocalypse. In #21–22, Miles is thrust into a supernatural war he never asked for, struggling with bloodlust, sunlight sensitivity, and isolation from his normal life while still trying to be Spider-Man. Blade’s manipulation — turning Miles without a true cure or containment plan — leaves Miles effectively stranded between worlds, unable to return home or school. The reemergence of the ancient vampire R’ym’r, now revealed to be able to resurrect himself by subsuming other vampires, raises the stakes further. Miles allies with Hightail and Brielle to defeat R’ym’r and the vampire Aramir, even negotiating civilly with Dracula — a testament to Miles’ natural charisma — but the victory is incomplete. R’ym’r is sealed away rather than destroyed, and Miles remains a vampire, setting up long-term consequences rather than a clean reset.

Issues #23–24 pivot from event spectacle to grounded fallout, refocusing on Miles’ emotional core and street-level responsibilities. Still vampiric, Miles finds his strength and venom powers becoming dangerously lethal, forcing him to pull punches less and confront his growing anger and fear of hurting those he loves — his parents, his sister, and Tiana Toomes. The Vulture’s return personalizes this danger, as Adrian Toomes frames himself as a twisted protector of Tiana while escalating his vendetta against Miles. Their conflict exposes how Miles’ altered biology makes him more dangerous than ever, raising questions among allies about whether he can still be trusted. Alongside this, subtle mysteries emerge: Dr. Kwan’s strange physiology and genetic hints suggest future superhuman revelations, while repeated references to Miles’ unique biology among Spider-People imply that his vampirism may interact with his powers in unprecedented ways.

The volume culminates in #25 with the arrival of the Black Panther, transforming Miles’ crisis into a larger mythic and cultural crossroads. As Miles’ bloodlust threatens to overwhelm him, T’Challa intervenes not as an enforcer, but as a scientist-king and ally, bringing Wakandan technology and wisdom into the fight. He gifts Miles a new vibranium-enhanced suit designed to stabilize his condition and protect others — a symbol of trust rather than control. Their dynamic underscores the book’s central theme: power tempered by responsibility, culture, and choice. The issue plants seeds for the next arc by invoking Anansi, hinting at deeper Afro-mythological magic tied to Wakanda and Miles’ future. Webs of Wakanda closes not with a cure, but with evolution — Miles still a vampire, still Spider-Man, and now standing at the threshold of a broader legacy that blends science, magic, and identity rather than running from any of them.

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