Sara Pichelli: "Saddest Part"—Not Paid for Miles Morales (2025)

Artist Sara Pichelli says the saddest part of her career is not being paid for co-creating Miles Morales, a breakout Spider-Man character. Her claim reignites scrutiny of Marvel’s royalty policies, work-for-hire contracts, and credit practices, with fans and creators watching closely. The story outlines her role, responses from industry figures, and what this dispute could mean for future deals ahead.