The story follows Jennie Janus, a timid college student at the prestigious Pratt Institute who dreams of becoming a fashion designer. But Jennie has a secret she's held onto since childhood: she has a split personality, a cocky and adventurous superheroine named Arachna . When the sun goes down, Arachna emerges, using her wall-crawling abilities, superior agility, and the organic webs she shoots from her fingertips to clean up the streets of New York City.
Despite this, critics have praised the series. Reviewers consistently highlight the . One reviewer calls it a "must-read" for fans of action-packed graphic novels and powerful female characters, while another notes that Arachna "takes her lumps just like a beginner hero should," making her a relatable and grounded protagonist.
The series has gained traction through platforms like Indiegogo, emphasizing a direct-to-fan, indie approach. Where to Find the Arachna Comic PDF
This debut issue kicks off the X53 Universe. It introduces Jennie’s fracturing psyche and her first major antagonist, Doc Diabolique —a twisted geneticist obsessed with harvesting Arachna’s unique DNA. The plot escalates when Doc's right-hand henchwoman, Meiko, accidentally mutates into Kumo , a psychotic, spider-powered mirror image of Arachna.