Warning: Contains SPOILERS forBlood Hunters #4The Spider-ManMiles Moraleshas been one of Marvel’s greatest additions to its collection of modern-day heroes, an inspiring character who shows readers that anybody and everybody can be a hero, no matter what the world says. However, an infectious curse has burrowed itself into this Spider-Man,threatening to transform Miles into one of Marvel’s greatest monsters.
While the Endless Night thatplagued the Earth during Marvel’sBlood Hunteventis over, the effects of those horrors still run deep among those who survived.Blood Hunters #4continues the Blood Hunters’ mission to rid the streets of New York City from the vampiric evil that the Chthonic Bloodcoven continues to spread.
However, Dagger has been captured and Spider-Man remains afflicted with the vampire’s curse. Miles’s condition is only getting worse, with no sign of getting better.Blade’s corruption was already apocalyptic.Spider-Man’s will be far worse.
Miles Morales’s Vampire Curse Can’t Be Cured, Only Delayed
Blood Hunters #4- Erica Schultz, Robert Gill, Chris Campana, Cam Smith, Rain Beredo, Joe Caramagna
Although the heroes stood victorious as Varnae’s control over Blade crumbled and his apocalyptic plans dissolved, there remains a lingering sickness that has yet to be healed. During the onslaught of the Endless Night,Miles Morales fell victim to the vampire’s curse, transforming him into a mindless dronedriven by craving and violence. Thanks tothe efforts of Doctor Strange, Miles was able to retain his sense of humanity while still carrying the curse. Even without Varnae’s corruption, the hunger lingers. The need to hunt remains.
Miles Morales Debuts the Deadliest Spider-Man Costume of All Time, Made from One of Alien’s Facehuggers
An attack by one of the Alien franchise’s terrifying creatures ends up turning Miles Morales into one of the most powerful Spider-Man variants ever.
Struggling to maintain focus, fighting the unbearable pains and unavoidable cravings of his thirst for blood, Elsa Bloodstone offers Miles a moment of relief. Using her monster-neutralizing powers, Elsa temporarily staves off Miles’s curse, freeing him from his vampiric compulsions. However,she warns Miles that it will fade and when it does, the hunger will return stronger than before.With or without Dagger, Miles’s vampirism extends beyond a simple curse.Miles was bitten by Blade. Through Blade, Miles was bitten by Varnae, the world’s first vampire and acolyte of Chthon. This curse has no cure.
Miles is Not Strong Enough to Resist the Vampire’s Curse
Spider-Man Already Fell Victim to Carnage’s Corruption
Whenthe cravings of Spider-Man’s vampirism return, there will be no holding back. Just like Peter Parker, Miles has to pull his punches. He has to dull his senses and must practice restraint with every move. Miles especially, surpasses Peter’s power. In addition to his ability to camouflage, Mile’s control of bio-electricity makes him a significantly more powerful mutate. So what happens when the cravings return and the inhibitions fade away? Without restraint, both Spider-Men could easily kill their opponents with a single blow. When Doc Oc took over Peter’s body,he punched Scorpion’s jaw off, not realizing Peter’s strength.
Spider-Man’s cravings will come back with a vengeance, that is a fact. Elsa cannot cure Miles. Dagger cannot cure Miles. No one can any more than they could Blade or Dracula. Unfortunately for Miles, this isn’t the first time he’s been taken over by a dark presence and succumbed to its corruption;Carnage once held his crimson griparound Miles’s throat. What happens next is clear,Miles Moraleswill fall and in his place will emerge a demon driven by bottomless hunger, armed with immeasurable power, and devoid of restraint.
Blood Hunters #4is available now from Marvel Comics.
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is the name given to several individuals who have employed a spider-moniker throughout Marvel Comics. Typically gaining their powers through a bite from a radioactive spider, the different Spider-Man heroes employ super-strength, agility, and intellect while utilizing webbing to swing and tangle up their foes. The most notable of these Spider-Men is Peter Parker, who remains one of the most popular superheroes throughout the world.
