Jean Grey first appeared in X-Men #1 (1963), created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. As the sole female member of the original X-Men lineup—alongside Cyclops, Beast, Angel, and Iceman—Jean was introduced as Marvel Girl. Though initially written in a limited capacity, her powers of telekinesis (and later, telepathy) positioned her as a vital part of the team. From the beginning, Jean was the heart of the X-Men, balancing the tensions between Cyclops’s leadership and Professor Xavi

The Spider-Verse proves that courage, responsibility, and heart can inspire across cultures and ages. Among the brightest stars of this new wave is Miles Morales, the Afro-Latino teen who became Spider-Man. In some adaptations, like Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Miles is given the kid-friendly uperhero name Spin, but across the Marvel Universe he is best known—and celebrated—as Spider-Man.