Probably the most well-known Spider-Man is Peter Parker, however as Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse made clear, the large Marvel multiverse is full of numerous alternate universes, lots of which comprise their very own distinctive model, variants, and unbelievable iterations of Spider-Man.
Even exterior of the Spider-Verse, various alternate versions of Spider-Man have made their manner by way of the comics over time, begging the query: which Spider-Man is the strongest? Wanting on the completely different Spider-Males who’ve appeared all through Marvel Comics over time, there could also be a solution.
Powerless Peter Parker (Earth-40081)
First Look: Powerless #1 by Matt Cherniss, Peter Johnson, Michael Gaydos, Lee Loughridge, and Dave Sharpe
This one may be dishonest, contemplating that this model of Spider-Man by no means really turns into Spider-Man. On this universe, the radioactive spider that bites Peter Parker does not give him spider-like skills, however as a substitute completely paralyzes his arm.
The trauma suffered from that have back-to-back with the demise of his Uncle Ben is sufficient to sink Peter right into a despair and recurring remedy classes. He compensates with sufficient coronary heart to be heroic, however as somebody who’s extra man than spider, it ought to come as no shock why he is the weakest “Spider-Man.”
Plain Peter Parker (Earth-958)
First Look: What If? #76 by Terry Austin, Stuart Immonen, Marie Javins, and Janice Chiang
On Earth-958, it wasn’t Peter Parker who turned Spider-Man, however Flash Thompson. As a substitute of studying the lesson of nice energy and nice duty, Flash merely needed fame and wealth. He used his powers as a felony and stole from anybody he needed, and he bullied Peter Parker into inventing devices to assist him do it.
When Peter realized that Flash was appearing as a villain, he determined he had no selection and needed to take down Spider-Man. Peter then invented several gadgets completely designed to defeat Flash, and his battle was so profitable he was invited to hitch The Unbelievable 4.
The Punisher Peter Parker (Earth-71928)
First Look: What If? The Punisher #1 by Carl Potts and Juanan Ramírez
The picture of Peter Parker donning a Punisher cranium says all of it for this alternate universe model of the hero, who took the demise of his beloved Uncle Ben somewhat in a different way. As a substitute of a spider chew and tights, Peter picked up weapons to avenge his lifeless cherished one (traditional Frank Fortress).
Credit score ought to be paid for Peter’s kills on this persona, and this alternate model really ended up having a happier life than the Earth-616 model. After taking his revenge, saving Gwen Stacy, and killing Inexperienced Goblin, he settled down and put his vigilante profession behind him to dwell fortunately ever after.
Spiders-Man (Earth-11580)
First Look: Spider-Geddon #3 by Christos Gage and Jorge Molina
In a twist on the traditional superhero that’s virtually too horrifying to fathom, this variant was created when a large colony of spiders was bombarded with radiation as a part of a barely completely different tackle the traditional ‘radioactie spider’ origin. When Peter Parker fell into the swarm of arachnids, he ceased to exist… and Spiders-man was born.
The spiders that compose the bodily type of this Peter share his identification as a collective consciouness, whereas nonetheless in a position to disperse and act on their very own. So even when he lacks lots of Spidey’s most iconic powers, Spiders-man certainly wins factors for sheer physique horror alone.
Spider-Man, Stan Lee (Earth Unknown)
First Look: Spider-Geddon #5 by Christos N. Gage, Jorge Molina, Carlo Barberi, Stefano Caselli, and Joey Vazquez
No doubt, one of the vital influential and well-known creators within the comedian e book medium is Stan Lee. Whereas the person created dozens of iconic characters, resembling The Unbelievable 4 and Iron Man, his best contribution to comics is Spider-Man, one of the vital in style characters on Earth.
This contribution has been honored a number of methods, resembling portraying Stan Lee as Spider-Man. This has occurred in each comics and video video games, as within the recreation The Wonderful Spider-Man, gamers have been in a position to play as Stan Lee, absolutely voiced by the icon himself.
In Spider-Geddon #5, viewers bought a glimpse of a Stan Lee who turned the Spider-Man of his universe.
“Golden Spongecake” Spider-Man (Earth-51914)
First Look: Marvel Hostess Adverts #1 (1975)
This alternate Spider-Man appears identical to the common Spider-Man, apart from one essential element: he makes use of Hostess snacks to take down his foes. He comes from an alternate actuality the place each superhero solely makes use of Hostess Snack Truffles to struggle crime.
This Spider-Man was initially created as a crossover commercial for Hostess in a Marvel comedian e book, however he ultimately turned an official part of the Spider-Verse. Whereas his skills are completely hilarious, there are limitations to utilizing solely Snack Truffles to combating crime.
These limitations led this alternate Spider-Man to lose his life early on within the Spider-Verse comedian e book occasion.
Spider-Woman, Penelope Parker (Earth-11)
First Look: Spider-Verse #1 (2014) by Katie Prepare dinner
One of many extra cartoon-ish Spider-Males from the Spider-Verse is Spider-Girl, who’s the youngest iteration of Spider-Man but. Penelope Parker developed her Spider powers on the younger age of 11 whereas on a category area journey and, very like each different alternate Spider-Man, ultimately took to the streets to struggle crime.
Whereas she does seem to have common Spider-Man powers, very like Peter Parker, she lacks the brute energy of the opposite grown heroes. Whereas Penelope Parker will certainly be stronger when she reaches an older age, on the age she’s at now, she is without doubt one of the Spider-Verse’s lower-tier heroes.
Spider-Monkey (Earth-8101)
First Look: Wonderful Spider-Man Household #1 (2008) by Karl Kesel and Ramon Bachs
From the alternate universe often known as Marvel Apes, the place just about each human is now some kind of ape, comes Spider-Monkey, the alternate Peter Parker who, as you may think about, was a monkey that was bitten by a radioactive spider.
Whereas Spider-Monkey does possess primarily the identical energy because the Peter Parker that most individuals know, his monkey physique does, sadly, have its limitations, at the least when he’s towards a human foe within the Spider-Verse.
Moreover, his intelligence was scaled down a bit, contemplating that he is a monkey, so he is not as nice at strategizing in a struggle as his human counterparts.
Pete Spiderman (Earth-91279)
First Look: Fringe of Spider-Verse #4 (2022) by Jordan Blum and Michael Shelfer
The Net of Life has loads of curious Spider-Man variants, however Fringe of Spider-Verse #4 launched one of the vital intentionally disappointing variants of all time. Pete is a person whose final identify occurs to be Spiderman. He is additionally a nebbish particular person, working as a licensed public accountant and taking delight in his award-winning garden.
Whereas this variant of Spider-Man does have powers, they’re likened to that of a barely out-of-shape spider. Between that and his overwhelming dorkiness, he does not do a lot to endear himself to his fellow Spider-people.
Girl Spider (Earth-803)
First Look: Spider-Verse #1 (2014) by Robbie Thompson and Denis Medri
Might Reilly, an alternate, youthful Aunt Might, was the daughter of a widely known scientist within the universe she got here from. At some point, Might snuck into her father’s lab and was bitten by one of many spiders he had there. Sadly, in contrast to the opposite alternate Spider-Males, the spider didn’t give her any skills, however it did educate her one other lesson: do not let anybody cage you.
The spider did not grant her powers, however it did give her inspiration. Might went on to construct her personal mechanically-enhanced Spider swimsuit, with arms on the again of her physique resembling the Iron Spider swimsuit and took to the streets as Girl Spider. Sadly, even together with her mech swimsuit, she nonetheless lacks the brute energy of the opposite Spider-Males.
