Nov 1, 1977 CE
First Appearance in Marvel Spotlight #32
Jessica Drew debuts as Spider-Woman in a backup story. Created by Archie Goodwin and Marie Severin, she is initially a villain but quickly becomes a hero. #comics #marvel
Chronological Storyline (37 Milestones)
Apr 1, 1978 CE
Spider-Wown #1 Launches
Jessica Drew gets her own ongoing series, written by Marv Wolfman and drawn by Carmine Infantino. The series explores her origin as a genetically enhanced spy. #comics #marvel )
1978 CE
Origin Revealed: Wundagore and HYDRA
Jessica's origin is detailed: she was injected with a spider serum by her father, Jonathan Drew, at Mount Wundagore, and later brainwashed by HYDRA. #origin #marvel
1980 CE
First Solo Adventure Against HYDRA
Jessica breaks free from HYDRA's control and becomes a private investigator. She uses her venom blasts and gliding abilities to fight crime. #hero #marvel
1981 CE
Series Cancellation with Issue #50
The original Spider-Woman series ends after 50 issues. Jessica later appears as a supporting character in other titles. #comics #marvel )
1982 CE
Joins the New Avengers
Jessica becomes a member of the New Avengers, working alongside Luke Cage, Spider-Man, and others. #avengers #marvel
1983 CE
First Appearance in Secret Wars
Jessica participates in the Secret Wars event, though she is not a major player. #event #marvel
1985 CE
Powers Revealed: Venom Blasts and Gliding
Jessica's powers are fully defined: she can fire venom blasts, glide using bio-electric fields, and has enhanced strength and durability. #powers #marvel
1987 CE
Marvel Graphic Novel: Spider-Woman
A standalone graphic novel titled 'Spider-Woman' is released, written by Ann Nocenti. It explores Jessica's personal struggles. #graphicnovel #marvel )
1990 CE
Appears in 'Acts of Vengeance'
Jessica is targeted by villains during the Acts of Vengeance crossover. She fights alongside other heroes. #crossover #marvel
1993 CE
Spider-Woman Volume 2 #1
A second ongoing series launches, written by Terry Dodson. It lasts only 18 issues but updates Jessica's costume and status. #comics #marvel )
1995 CE
Joins the Secret Defenders
Jessica becomes a member of the Secret Defenders, a rotating team led by Doctor Strange. #team #marvel
1997 CE
Appears in 'Heroes for Hire'
Jessica joins the Heroes for Hire team, working as a private investigator alongside Misty Knight. #heroesforhire #marvel
1999 CE
Spider-Woman Volume 3 #1
A third series launches, written by John Byrne. It retcons Jessica's origin, revealing she was a clone of Peter Parker. This is later reversed. #retcon #marvel )
2000 CE
Retcon Reversed: Not a Clone
The clone retcon is undone, restoring Jessica's original origin. She is confirmed to be the real Jessica Drew. #retcon #marvel
2001 CE
Appears in 'Alias' Series
Jessica appears in the mature-readers series 'Alias', working as a private investigator alongside Jessica Jones. #alias #marvel )
2004 CE
Spider-Woman: Origin #1
A five-issue miniseries retells Jessica's origin in modern continuity, written by Brian Michael Bendis. #origin #marvel
2005 CE
Joins the New Avengers (2005)
Jessica becomes a founding member of the New Avengers after the events of 'Avengers Disassembled'. She plays a key role in the team. #avengers #marvel )
2006 CE
Secret Invasion: Veranke Swap
During the 'Secret Invasion' storyline, it is revealed that Jessica was replaced by the Skrull queen Veranke years earlier. The real Jessica is rescued. #secretinvasion #marvel
2007 CE
Spider-Woman: Agent of S.W.O.R.D.
After Secret Invasion, Jessica works for S.W.O.R.D., the space defense agency. She gets a new costume and series. #sword #marvel
2008 CE
Spider-Woman Volume 4 #1
A new ongoing series launches, written by Brian Michael Bendis. It follows Jessica's adventures as a S.W.O.R.D. agent. #comics #marvel )
2009 CE
Appears in 'Dark Reign'
Jessica operates during Norman Osborn's Dark Reign, working with the New Avengers underground. #darkreign #marvel )
2010 CE
Spider-Woman: The New Avengers
Jessica continues as a key member of the New Avengers, participating in the 'Siege' storyline. #siege #marvel )
2011 CE
Spider-Island: Spider-Woman
During the 'Spider-Island' event, Jessica gains additional spider-powers temporarily. #spiderisland #marvel
2012 CE
Appears in 'Avengers vs. X-Men'
Jessica fights alongside the Avengers against the Phoenix-powered X-Men. #avx #marvel
2013 CE
Spider-Woman Volume 5 #1
A new series launches as part of Marvel NOW!, written by Dennis Hopeless. It focuses on Jessica's personal life and motherhood. #comics #marvel )
2014 CE
Pregnancy and Motherhood
Jessica becomes pregnant and gives birth to her son, Gerry. The series explores her balancing heroism and motherhood. #motherhood #marvel )
2015 CE
Secret Wars: Spider-Woman
Jessica appears in the 'Secret Wars' event, where she is part of the Battleworld domain 'Marville'. #secretwars #marvel )
2016 CE
Spider-Woman: Shifting Gears
The series is relaunched as 'Spider-Woman: Shifting Gears', with Jessica working as a private investigator again. #comics #marvel
2017 CE
Appears in 'Spider-Geddon'
Jessica joins the Spider-Army to fight the Inheritors in the 'Spider-Geddon' event. #spidergeddon #marvel
2018 CE
Spider-Woman Volume 6 #1
A new series launches as part of Marvel's Fresh Start initiative, written by Karla Pacheco. It features a new costume and status quo. #comics #marvel )
2019 CE
Spider-Woman: Bad Blood
A storyline where Jessica confronts her past with HYDRA and faces a new villain, the Viper. #storyline #marvel )
2020 CE
Appears in 'Empyre'
Jessica participates in the 'Empyre' event, fighting the Cotati alongside the Avengers. #empyre #marvel
2021 CE
Spider-Woman: Beyond the Grave
A storyline where Jessica deals with the death of a loved one and faces a new threat from the supernatural. #storyline #marvel )
2022 CE
Spider-Woman: The End
A one-shot set in the future, depicting Jessica's final adventure as an elderly hero. #oneshot #marvel
2023 CE
Appears in 'Gang War'
Jessica participates in the 'Gang War' event, a street-level crime saga in New York. #gangevent #marvel )
2024 CE
Spider-Woman: New Status Quo
A new creative team takes over, with Jessica embracing her role as a mentor to younger heroes. #comics #marvel