In the latest twist of the Miles Morales: Spider-Man saga, Marvel introduces a thrilling new character—a gamma-powered hero named Powerlift. As Miles navigates a precarious conflict against the gods, this new addition is set to make her official entrance in the comic series.
Powerlift is the superhero identity of Dr. Keisha Kwan, a psychiatrist who has been pivotal in assisting Miles Morales with his superpowers. Intriguingly, she has ties to Leonard Samson, also known as Doc Samson, a well-known ally of the Hulk. Dr. Kwan is slated to debut in Miles Morales: Spider-Man #33, where she will join forces with Miles, Thor, and Hercules to confront Ares, the war god.
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MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #33 |
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August 14, 2025 |
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Writer: |
CODY ZIGLAR |
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Artists: |
MARCO RENNA |
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Cover Artist: |
FEDERICO VICENTINI |
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WAR-CRY LEADS THE NEW HERALDS OF ARES INTO BATTLE! Spider-Man’s first task as the herald of the spider-god Anansi? Engage ARES, THE GOD OF WAR, in a deadly confrontation! With Hercules by his side, Miles will require even more strength to prevail against Ares’ champions, including the new threats War-Cry, Philomelus the demigod of Earth, and Pyrrah, the demigoddess of Water! |
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The anticipation for a new Hulk has been building, with hints from the summary of issue #34 promising “Miles’ newest recruit is a gamma-powered HULK.”This reveal solidifies Powerlift’s position within the Marvel Universe, exciting fans with her dramatic introduction. Below are stunning variant covers and internal artwork featuring Powerlift in action:
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In recent issues, Miles Morales has been designated as the champion of Anansi, the trickster god, which thrusts him into conflict with Ares, the previous Dark Avenger, and his champion, War-Cry. This forthcoming arc, titled ‘God War’, promises to explore alliances as various deities select their sides. Despite sporting a powerful new Vibranium suit, Miles finds himself overwhelmed, but with the aid of iconic superheroes like Hulk and Thor, along with the emergence of his own Hulk, Powerlift, he stands a fighting chance.
Dr. Kwan made her first appearance in 2023, assisting Miles in overcoming challenges that affected his Spider-Sense. As a dedicated fitness enthusiast, she is also a former mentee of Doc Samson, who gained remarkable powers from absorbing Bruce Banner’s gamma energy. Creator Cody Ziglar expressed his excitement about Powerlift’s development:
Dr. Keisha Kwan has been a slow burn in our book for almost two whole years, and I’m SO excited for folks to finally see her Powerlift form in action! Federico did an amazing job designing her – we love gamma/Hulk characters almost as much as we love the work of Akira Toriyama; Powerlift is our homage to both! Marco has drawn some incredible scenes with her that I think folks are gonna love.
Exploring the lore surrounding gamma powers, they often unveil hidden facets of an individual’s personality, morphing them into a formidable ‘Hulk’ characterized by exceptional strength. Powerlift appears to be no different. In her debut, she is poised to unleash a powerful strike against a Greek god, tapping into the Hulk legacy of confronting deity foes. With this exciting development, Powerlift is ready to make a significant impact in Marvel’s narrative.