Warning: Contains spoilers for Miles Morales: Spider-Man #27!

Spider-Man. Miles' clone, known as "Shift" has become his stand-in when he needs to leave home at the last minute, or take a sudden trip across the globe.

Marvel's preview for Miles Morales: Spider-Man #27– written by Cody Ziglar, with art by Daniele Di Nicuolo – finds Vibranium’s homeland with his flashy new suit, which is made of the material. Meanwhile, back in Brooklyn, readers are privy to how Miles keeps up appearances ta school.

Using his shapeshifting abilities, Shift attends class at Brooklyn Visions Academy in Miles’ place, so nobody knows that he’s gone off on a Wakandan adventure. Though he has some trouble maintaining his form, Shift is still able to help Miles appear to be in two places at once.

Spider-Man’s Shapeshifting Clone Brother Plays A Pivotal Role In Protecting Miles’ Secret Identity

Miles Morales: Spider-Man #27 - Written By Cody Ziglar; Art By Daniele Di Nicuolo; Color By Bryan Valenza; Lettering By VC’s Cory Petit

Shift’s profile continued to rise in Marvel Comics since his 2021 debut, and his new trick to help Miles maintain his secret identity makes him more integral to the character’s journey moving forward. Since officially becoming the newest member of the Morales family, the Hulk-sized clone of Miles has proved himself as a strong addition to Spider-Man’s ing cast. After being created to be a living weapon, deemed a failed clone, and having his unique powers manipulated by a villain called the Assessor, Shift has managed to grow as a true hero alongside Miles.

The newly-revealed trick allows Miles to travel around the Marve Universe in more Spidey adventures without completely disappearing in Brooklyn.

As the preview for Miles Morales: Spider-Man #27 showcases, travel around the Marve Universe in more Spidey adventures without completely disappearing in Brooklyn.

Shift Allows Miles Greater Freedom Goes On A Heroic Adventure Abroad With Black Panther

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With his super-powered clone brother’s ability to fill in for him at school, Miles is able to make his way to Wakanda, receiving a personal tour from Black Panther himself. A brief glimpse of their team-up in Miles Morales: Spider-Man #27 shows the titular hero wide-eyed as he takes in the futuristic city of Birnin T’Chaka with T’Challa by his side. Miles’ new suit with Vibranium material and webs gives him a real connection to Wakanda, so it’s great that he now gets the chance to explore the nation as Spider-Man in an exciting Black Panther team-up.

However, Miles isn’t just on a trip to Wakanda to have a pleasant vacation, as he’s still searching for a cure after becoming a vampire during the events of the horror crossover event Blood Hunt. With his vampire bloodlust also a threat to his civilian life and the people of Brooklyn, he’s luckily able to leave town and recoup with an Avenger’s help without drawing too much attention thanks to his clone brother. Since Shift is able to mask as Miles Morales at school, Spider-Man’s secret identity is kept more secure than ever as he traverses the Marvel Universe.

Miles Morales: Spider-Man #27 will be available December 4, 2024 from Marvel Comics.