Araña: Heart of the Spider


ARAÑA

ArañaOnce a seemingly normal teenager, Anya Corazon was chosen by the Spider Society to act as their new Hunter in their long-running battle against the Sisterhood of the Wasp. Partnered with Miguel, Anya uses the Spider Society’s front, WebCorps as a means of hiding her moonlighting activities from her father. As the war with the Sisterhood of the Wasp rages on, it remains to be seen how long she can keep her super-heroics as Araña and her alter ego’s life from colliding.

 


Issues

Araña: Heart of the Spider #1 – Arachnophobia (1)

Young Aña Corazon has been selected by the mysterious Spider Society to be their latest warrior emissary in an age-old conflict against the Sisterhood of the Wasp – but how can Aña possibly juggle her super-hero role with her life as a regular teenager? Who are Lucas and Jessica Garcia? And who will become the deadly Tarantula Hunter…? By Justin Santos.

Araña: Heart of the Spider #2 – Arachnophobia (2)

Anya Corazon, the amazing Araña, has been poisoned and her friend Lucas Garcia has been captured by the Cult of the Tarantula – a declaration of intent as the Third Great Insect War looms! Can a weakened Araña hope to stand firm against her enemies? And when the conflict attracts the attention of SHIELD, whose side will agent Carmilla Black – the deadly Scorpion – be on…?

Araña: Heart of the Spider #3 – Arachnophobia (3)

In a world of beetles, scorpions, ants, and wasps, Anya must fight to keep the spider at the top of the insect and arachnid kingdom! With Monica Rappaccini scheming in the background and various societies and councils plotting the rise of their own champions, can Araña maintain the status quo amid rising violence even with Avispa’s help? After a fewmonths’ absence, Araña returns in the penultimate issue of the series’ inaugural arc, by Justin Santos!

Araña: Heart of the Spider #4 – Arachnophobia (4)

In the midst of the warring insect groups, a resident of another earth lands in Manhattan! How will her arrival change everything for Anya and crew? Plus, the initial battle comes to a conclusion… but can a Wasp work with a Spider without one killing the other? The answer is here, deftly fielded by Justin Santos!

Araña: Heart of the Spider #5 – Wasp Dominion (1)

It’s been brewing and not an all-out insect war spills out into Manhattan as Anya takes on the Wasps! By Justin Santos!

Araña: Heart of the Spider #6 – Wasp Dominion (3)

An army of wasp drones has descended on New York City! Will Anya and her pals be able to stop them, or will they be too busy fighting off insects and arachnids alike to save the day? Plus, our heroine gets a surprise visitation from the person she least expected to see–but who? Find out in the middle chapter of “Wasp Dominion,” brought to you by Justin Santos!

Araña: Heart of the Spider 2012 Annual – Wasp Dominion (5)

The battle for New York comes to a senses-shattering conclusion as our heroine takes on the All-Mother of the Sisterhood of the Wasp! Can one spider take the sting out of the All-Mother? Find out here as the stage is set for the future of this book and Young Allies, by Justin Santos!

Araña: Heart of the Spider #7 – Homicidal (1)

After fighting off insects of all types, will Araña get any time to rest? That’s not likely as more shattered mirrors of Spider-Man’s rogues gallery arrives with Avispa in their sights! Will Anya be able to handle their bloodlust, or will Lucas be forced to take Spidercide and company on all alone? Find out here, by Justin Santos!

Araña: Heart of the Spider #8 – Homicidal (2)

An ever-growing army of Spidercides, and Avispa has to face them all on his own! Can Araña and Armory break through the barrier, or will they be forced to watch their friend torn apart by the homicidal clone? Find out as the stakes get higher, by Justin Santos!

Araña: Heart of the Spider #9 – Homicidal (3)

While Araña takes on Spidercide single-handedly, Avispa and the Young Allies nearly come to blows! Can he stand to sit on the sidelines when the love of his life needs his help? Or can he find another way to come to Anya’s aid? All this, plus the New Slingers in this arc’s explosive conclusion, by Justin Santos!

Araña: Heart of the Spider #10 – Cracks in Mister Perfect

Downtime is well earned but now easy to come by and Jessica is learning that the hard way as her heart leads her into a very difficult situation that her head desperately wants to avoid! Meanwhile, Anya and Lucas spend their time together but it’s not all fun and games! Could Rome’s secrets lead everything into a war they never even knew was occurring as the Jackal and Crime-Master make an attack! Written by Justin Santos!

Araña: Heart of the Spider #11 – Empire State (1)

Amidst graduation and an escalating gang war, Araña and her closest friends are faced with changes and fractures in their alliances! Written by Justin Santos.

Araña: Heart of the Spider #12 – Empire State (2)

Araña deals with the effects of last issue as Avispa struggles to come to terms with the revelation of the Goblin’s identity but can either of them control their anger long enough to make the right judgment call? Lives hang in the balance, old faces return and a new . . . old . . . um, I mean, classic hero returns to active duty, sorta! Written by Justin Santos.

Araña: Heart of the Spider #13 – Empire State (3)

Still reeling from the events of the last issue, Araña struggles to find her way back onto a heroic path but will a mystery girl found bleeding in an alleyway lead her back? Elsewhere, Avispa is also struggling with all that has happened and the New Slingers may have found themselves splintered as an offer is made that will change everything! Written by Justin Santos.

Araña: Heart of the Spider #14 – Empire State (4)

In the battle that’s been months in the making, Araña versus the Goblin as the Crime-Master makes his move! Will Araña’s past actions define the decisions she’s about to make or will the hero at her core win out? Written by Justin Santos.

Araña: Heart of the Spider #15 – Empire State (Epilogue)

The Jackal needs a distraction–and who better to distract Araña than Amun? Plus, what is Felicity’s connection to another well-known superheroine? Will those threads come to light? Every rises to the surface in the epilogue to “Empire State,” by Justin Santos!

Araña: Heart of the Spider #16 – Agony in the Anthill (1)

Another member of the Insect Kingdom’s colony grows with the addition of some new ants to the colony! Will Araña and company be able to prepare for the worst Hormiga has to offer? Find out in the opening chapter of “Agony in the Anthill,” by Justin Santos!

Araña: Heart of the Spider #17 – Agony in the Anthill (2)

It’s a showdown in the Anthill! Can the New Slingers take on the Tarantula-controlled Ants? Or will they find themselves taken down by the sheer power of the hive? Plus, Araña gets some devastating news just in time for a rematch with Nina Tanner! Who will come out on top? Find out in the conclusion to “Agony in the Anthill,” by Justin Santos!

Araña: The Heart of the Spider #18 – Lack of Willpower

Anya Corazon is missing, and the Spider Hunter has chosen a new host! Can Avispa pick up where Anya left off? Plus, now that Anya has the Mania symbiote, will she be able to control herself? Or will she bet set upon her friends? The issue title doesn’t bode too well for her in “Lack of Willpower,” by Justin Santos!

Araña: The Heart of the Spider #19: What Happened to Ted Mankowski

Someone wants the power of the Hunters and Caitlyn Sierra is the target! What will Ted Mankowski discover, as he searches for the secrets of Anya’s disappearance? Also, what are Arana and Crimson Spider to do with a young super power-granting girl rescued from Felix Jade? And will Mania finally catch her prey? Find out in “What Happened to Ted Mankowsi” by Justin Santos

Araña: The Heart of the Spider #20 – Going Under

As the War between the Wasp and Ant Hunters heats up, the new Araña finally faces off against Menace – but the Cult of the Tarantula has other plans. Find out more in Araña: The Heart of the Spider #20 – Going Under, by Justin Santos

Araña: The Heart of the Spider #21 – Comatose

While Mania meets with the Cult of the Tarantula, and Misterioso, Lynn, Rocky, and Elizabeth all take a journey to the Realm of the Spider-Hunter to rescue the fractured Soul of Lucas! Al this and More in Araña: The Heart of the Spider #21 – Comatos by Justin Santos!

Araña: The Heart of the Spider #22 – Fractured

Anya and Avispa have been through a lot in the last few months. A War brewing between the Insect Kingdoms is bearing down upon them, Menace is walking the streets, and now, Anya and Avispa face their biggest challenge yet – an Afternoon off with the Fantastic Four!

Araña: The Heart of the Spider #23 – Shocking Developments

Aftershock Strikes! Elizabeth Garcia finds out a shocking secret about her life, Mania is on the Hunt, and Rocky and Lynn search for the Anthriss Orb! All this and so much more in Araña: The Heart of the Spider #23 – Shocking Developments by Justin Santos!