"It's official: fans of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse are convinced that the character of Gwen Stacy is trans - and the evidence is compelling. Warning: This article contains major spoilers for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. The animated sequel to 2018's Oscar-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was released in 2023, reuniting viewers with the first biracial Spider-Man, Miles Morales (voiced by Shameik Moore), and countless Spideys from other dimensions, including Spider-Gwen, also known as Spider-Woman (Hailee Steinfeld)."
"Watching Across The Spider-Verse adds vital additional context, with many who've seen the film in full arguing that Gwen's characterisation, animation and story arc mirror the societal and internal struggles that trans people face on a daily basis. First off, there's that aforementioned "Protect Trans Kids" poster, which is confirmed to be on the wall of Gwen's own bedroom on Earth-65 during the film's prologue."
Many viewers interpret Gwen Stacy as trans or a trans allegory. Evidence includes a "Protect Trans Kids" trans Pride poster in her Earth-65 bedroom during the prologue. The film applies a pastel blue, pink, and white color palette to all of Gwen's Earth-65 scenes, echoing trans Pride colors. Gwen's characterization, animation, and story arc are read as mirroring societal and internal struggles faced by trans people. A pivotal scene where Gwen opens up to her policeman father amplifies the trans-coded stylistic choices. The delayed sequel leaves some questions unresolved.
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