Miles Morales’ increased maximum speed just gave him a smart new codename

Warning: Contains spoilers for Miles Morales: Spider-Man Annual #1!!

Since he became Spider-Man, Miles Morales Life was full of changes. He had to come to terms with his own unique powers that set him apart from his fellow spiders, battle the multiverse and even begin to navigate vampirism. It’s not easy being Spidey, but there are many perks—including his incredible speed that earned him the new nickname after saving dozens of civilians from a runaway car.

Miles Morales: Spider-Man Annual #1 – Written by Cody Ziglar, with art by David Baldeón – Kicks off with Miles heading down to Puerto Rico for some quality time with his abuela. As the two shop at an outdoor market, an out-of-control vehicle speeds toward them, setting off Miles’ spider sense and urging him to action.

Since he doesn’t have the benefit of his suit, this means going full camouflage; With only a second to play, He moves faster than ever before, and his own grandmother believes that a benevolent spirit, or “espiritu”, saved her and the other civilians.

Miles Morales just accessed a new top speed and earned a new moniker in the process

Miles Morales: Spider-Man Annual #1 – Written by Cody Ziglar; Art by David Baldeón, Dono Sánchez-Almara, & Cory Petit

Life hasn’t been particularly kind to Miles lately. Although vampires can now walk in the sun, there are still numbers among the undead, and this is a heavy burden to bear for a young person who has already had so much responsibility. That said, he’s arguably boosted to the most powerful Spider-Man around, and The combination of his venom blasts, ultra-scary spider sense and camouflage abilities make him quite a force. Considering the new paradigm of his powers, it is no surprise that he is not aware of what he is capable of until an important moment forces him to use it.

While Miles doesn’t specify how fast he’s going, as the runaway car carries to his grandmother, he knows it’s faster than he’s ever moved. He seems to act with such speed that he is almost in several places at the same time, moving several people out of the way and stopping the car from moving on. His incredible speed, combined with extraordinary camouflage that makes him invisible, really give the appearance that a ghost offers protection. It’s a clever way to protect one’s identity and save the day, making it a tactic worth remembering.

Miles’ new speed powers are a benefit of the difficult changes he is forced to undergo

Miles is Marvel’s newest Daywalker

For heroes with secret identities, keeping their face and name safe is a top priority. This is certainly true for Miles, who has a civilian identity to maintain and a family to protect. It is not always possible to have a suit on hand, but there is no way to predict when someone needs saving. The world may need Spider-Man even when he’s not fully prepared, and Miles’ newfound top speed makes it easier for him to play. By tapping into his new speed and the “Espiritu” concept, Miles Morales Is able to save lives faster than ever without risking his anonymity.

MILES Morales: Spider-Man Annual #1 (2024)
	Writer: Cody Ziegler Artist: David Baldeón Colorist: Dono Sanchez-Almara Writer: Cory Petit Cover artist: Federico Vicentini