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From the New character page:
Miles Moralas
THE ALL NEW SPIDER-MAN!
Miles Morales is a 13-year-old Brooklyn native and a Spider-Man unlike any we've ever seen before. He's a bright teenager who likes hanging out with friends and being a kid. But what they don't know is that Miles is also learning to embrace an entirely new and unexpected life as the all-new Spider-Man! With the help of some surprising new friends, Miles learns to unlock the hero inside himself.Morales
Gwen Stacy
THE SPUNKY, FREE-SPIRITED SPIDER-MAN
Gwen Stacy, 15, is her world's Spider-Woman known as Spider- Gwen! Intelligent and quick-witted, Gwen has a sharp sense of humor and is a natural leader. After getting pulled from her world and thrown into Miles', she teams up with him to fight New York's nefarious villains.When
Peter Parker
MILES' RELUCTANT MENTOR
He may look like Peter Parker, but the years of superhero life have taken a toll on his body, leaving him a little worse for wear these days. Peter never wanted to be a mentor, but training Miles Morales, an all-new Spider-Man, ends up giving Peter a new positive outlook on life... though he is a bit jealous of all of Miles' newfound and unique powers!
Jefferson
Jefferson is Miles' slightly overbearing but loving father. When Jefferson was growing up, he and his younger brother Aaron used to work as petty criminals for Kingpin. When Jefferson met his wife, Rio, he left the criminal world behind, becoming a police officer and adopting a strict moral code. As a result, he wants to make sure that Miles has better opportunities than he had.
Rio
Rio is Miles' mother. She's a strong and encouraging presence in Miles' life whose support helps Miles keep his head above water when he feels overwhelmed. Hailing from Puerto Rico, she fosters a special bond with Miles by speaking Spanish with
