A new Wolverine and Spider-Man hybrid villain is arriving in the Marvel Universe, and the publisher has just revealed a full first look at the character. Fans also finally have a name for this menacing new foe: ARACHNIX, along with tantalizing details about who he is and what makes him such a dangerous addition to Marvel’s rogue gallery.
Those following Marvel’s latest comics are likely aware that the publisher has brought the X-Man and the friendly neighborhood Spider together in Marc Guggenheim’s ongoing SPIDER-MAN & WOLVERINE series.
Now, thanks to Marvel’s January solicitations, fans are getting introduced to the newest villain Peter and Logan will face: Arachnix. This villain is especially notable because he combines the deadliest traits of both Wolverine and Spider-Man, making him one of the most formidable threats the duo has ever encountered.
First Look at Arachnix, Marvel’s Spider-Man and Wolverine Hybrid Villain
Variant Cover by Chad Hardin for Spider-Man & Wolverine #9 (2026)
The solicitation for Marc Guggenheim and Gerardo Sandoval’s Spider-Man and Wolverine #9 gives fans their first unobstructed look at Arachnix, along with a tantalizing synopsis teasing the villain’s power levels. Arachnix appears on Kaare Andrews’ main cover and Chad Hardin’s variant cover, both shown above, giving readers an early glimpse at the menacing hybrid and the threat he poses to Marvel’s iconic duo.
Arachnix’s character design is particularly notable, combining iconic elements from both Spider-Man and Wolverine. The villain’s mask blends Wolverine’s protruding mask points with Spider-Man’s signature white-out lenses. This fusion of visual traits highlights the dangerous combination of their identities while establishing Arachnix as a villain with a distinct look.
The villain’s costume also mirrors Wolverine’s general build while featuring a spider-like insignia on the chest reminiscent of Spider-Man’s emblem. Arachnix also appears to wield both Wolverine and Spider-Man’s defining abilities, shown hanging from webs while sporting two-pronged claws. This combination signals that Arachnix is more than a visual mash-up, hinting at a character with genuine threat potential.
Arachnix Can Out-Claw Wolverine and Out-Spider Spider-Man, Setting Up the Duo’s Biggest Threat Yet
Main Cover by Kaare Andrews for Spider-Man & Wolverine #8 (2025)
The Spider-Man & Wolverine #9 synopsis confirms what the cover art suggests concerning the villain’s powers: “All-new villain ARACHNIX deploys his sinister scheme. But how can SPIDER-MAN and WOLVERINE combat a villain who out-claws the Wolverine and out-spiders the man? Are LOGAN and PETER DEAD ALREADY?!” The language implies that Arachnix’s powers can surpass both heroes.
The idea that Arachnix might outdo both Spider-Man and Wolverine establishes him as a truly formidable foe rather than a cheap knock-off. Surpassing not one but two A-list heroes is no small feat. Fans will have to wait until January to see if this Spider-Man x Wolverine hybrid villain lives up to the hype, but early impressions suggest a compelling and dangerous new addition to Marvel’s rogues gallery.
SPIDER-MAN & WOLVERINE #9 is available this January from Marvel Comics!