Lyla

Lyla is the holographic AI assistant created to serve Miguel O'Hara, the Spider-Man of 2099. She debuted alongside Miguel in the dystopian future of Nueva York, acting as his sardonic, ever-present digital companion.

Debuting in the pages of Spider-Man 2099 #1 back in 1992 — one of the most celebrated launches of Marvel's ambitious 2099 imprint — Lyla has been a fixture of that futuristic corner of the Marvel Universe for over three decades. Created by the legendary Peter David alongside artist Rick Leonardi, she's woven into the fabric of a world shared with Miguel O'Hara, Gabriel O'Hara, and Tyler Stone, making her a genuine piece of that richly imagined tomorrow. Her 43 catalog appearances across Spider-Man 2099, 2099 Unlimited, and Spider-Man 2099 Classic speak to a staying power that outlasted many of her era's contemporaries, and the fact that one of those appearances carries key-issue status makes her well worth tracking down. For any collector diving into Marvel's Copper/Modern Age or the sprawling 2099 saga, Lyla is one of those characters who quietly rewards the devoted reader.