Warning: Contains Spoilers forMiles Morales: Spider-Man #34!
Miles Moraleshas officially introduced a new version of theHulkto the Marvel Universe, but their newly-revealed origins could hint at even more gamma-powered people hiding on Earth-616. Dr. Keisha Kwan, Miles’ therapist, has revealed her true abilities along with a cool new superhero codename, and hidden details about her parents might tease a jaw-dropping secret in Marvel’s history.
Miles Morales: Spider-Man #34, written by Cody Ziglar with art by Marco Renna, continues Miles’God Warstory arc, where the young webslinger was forced to assemble a team of heroes who could help him take on Ares and other god-level threats. When Miles’ therapist surprisingly joined the fight, Keisha proved her strength andunveiled her gamma-powered origins as Powerlift.
While she talks through her first battle,Powerlift reveals that her moms worked on gamma research, meaning she may have inherited her powers biologically. Dr. Keisha Kwan is still a relatively new character, and her parents haven’t been formally introduced yet, but this revelation hints that they might know more Hulk-related secrets, and could possibly have their own gamma-based powers.
Powerlift’s Gamma-Powered Origin Teases More Hulk-Style Heroes Hiding in the Marvel Universe
Miles Morales: Spider-Man #34; Written by Cody Ziglar; Art by Marco Renna; Color Art by Bryan Valenza; Lettering by VC’s Cory Petit
Withthe power to take on Marvel’s gods, Powerlift has immediately proven herself as a major new hero in the universe, but there are still secrets in her past that the publisher needs to explore. If Dr. Keisha Kwan’s parents somehow passed along gamma powers from doing research with it too closely, they might have some powers of their own.
Perhaps the powers were only passed along to their daughter, but if not,there could be an entirely separate family of Hulks that the Marvel Universe hasn’t featured until now.Miles Morales: Spider-Man #34also established that Powerlift has adrenaline-based powers rather than Bruce Banner’s rage, but there may be even more variations of gamma powers that are still unknown.
When Dr. Kwan re-introduces herself as Powerlift, she’s able toland a punch on a literal god, proving her amazing power. However, if these powers are just residual gamma radiation from her parents’ work, they might have even more strength than their daughter. If Keisha’s parents hold more power, the hierarchy of Hulks in the Marvel Universe is officially evolving.
How Powerlift’s Parents Might Fit Into the Current Gamma Universe
Could Her Moms Be Marvel Heroes Too?
There aremany gamma-powered characters in the Marvel Universe, and an infinite number in their multiverse;asecret family of Hulk-level threats would be a fascinating development for Earth-616. Perhaps Keisha’s moms being gamma scientists could give them a deeper connection to another character that’s wrapped up in Hulk lore, even Bruce Banner himself, but that’s still to be revealed.
Dr. Keisha Kwan has been working with Doc Samson,now known as Doc Sasquatch, as shown in her firstMiles Morales: Spider-Manappearances. Her moms are still a mystery aside from the dropped line in her recent battle, butit should be interesting to see how their story started, and if they could be major new heroes or even villains.
Dr. Keisha Kwan Continues to Flesh Out Hulk Lore with Exciting New Developments
“Miles Morales: Spider-Man” Goes Beyond the Spider-Verse
Keisha has become not only a great addition to theMiles Morales: Spider-Manseries, buther stint as Powerlift and her secret origins could have major ramifications for Marvel’s Hulks. She’sbecome a great new ally for Miles, but it would be awesome to see series writer Cody Ziglar or another talented team expand Powerlift’s story in her own series.
Powerlift has now fought against the gods and teamed-up with Spider-Man, but her fascinating origins still deserve to be delved deeper into, for the character’s sake and to expand Hulk lore in exciting ways. Marvel’s newestHulkmay be a strong addition to the franchise, yet her parents’ hidden past with gamma powers could unexpectedly shake up the Marvel Universe.
Miles Morales: Spider-Man #34is available now from Marvel Comics!
Hulk
Bruce Banner, AKA the Hulk, is one of Marvel’s most iconic heroes. The character, who shifts between a mild-mannered scientist and a brutish green brawler, has starred in several live-action and animated movies and TV shows across seven decades and counting.
