Spider-Geddon: Who are the main characters

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Following the release of the Spider-Geddon cover art, join us as we break down the ensemble with a who’s who look at the main characters.

In 2014, Dan Slott graced the comic book world with a Marvel Comics series called Spider-Verse. The story was about a group of totem eating beings called the Inheritors. They were jumping from different realities killing and then eating the spider-beings of that universe. One of them even visited the Spider-Man from the newspaper comic strip. In October, a new series revisiting the Spider-Verse will start. It’s called Spider-Geddon.

Dan Slott returns after his ten-year run of Amazing Spider-Man ended with Amazing Spider-Man #800. Spider-Geddon is being billed as, “Revenge of the Spider-Verse.”

"“Spider-Verse took the multitudes of Spider-Characters and put them all on the same stage and we’ve been playing with it ever since. SPIDER-GEDDON straps dynamite to that stage and blows it to smithereens,” Marvel Editor Nick Lowe said in a statement. “The most dangerous spider-villain ever, Morlun, and his family of INHERITORS were trapped in the perfect prison at the end of SPIDER-VERSE. But like in any superhero story, there’s always a way out and you won’t believe how these Spider-Eaters get out. But they’re out and they want revenge.”"

Spider-Geddon brings back familiar faces like Miles Morales, Spider-Man 2099, Scarlet Spider, and, of course, Peter Parker. There’s even a Spider-Man dressed in the costume from the video game coming out on Playstation 4. The cover for Spider-Geddon has also shown some characters that the common fan or even regular Marvel Comics fans may not know.

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Spider-Punk (Earth 138)

Hobart Brown is from a reality where Norman Osborn is president. In typical Norman Osborn fashion, he’s running the country like a tyrant. Thankfully, this world has Hobart Brown a.k.a. Spider-Punk. When Norman Osborn and his V.E.N.O.M. police force attacked Spider-Punk and his Spider-Army, he hit them with, “15,000 volts of punk rock.” The symbiotes are susceptible to loud noise and vibrations. When Hobart hit his guitar, the vibrations from the speakers put down hard. Hobart finished by bashing President Osborn over the head with his guitar.

If Hobart Brown sounds familiar, it’s because that’s the name of the Prowler from Earth 616 (not to be confused with Miles Morales’ uncle) Hobart is a unique Spider-Man. He isn’t afraid of keeping his identity a secret. This may be the reason that the public trusts him more. There’s a quote he said that sums him up perfect,

"“We don’t have the power of the state. We don’t have the authority on our side, the cops, or the media. What we have are angry hearts. Clenched fists. Love and rage… and 15,000 watts of punkrock, from an army of amps set to 11.”"

Spider-Woman (Earth 616)

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Jessica Drew has been around a lot longer than people may realize. She made her comic book debut in 1977. While she didn’t gain mainstream popularity until the 2000’s, it’s better late than not at all.

Jessica Drew has been abducted by Skrulls, been an Avenger, a member of S.W.O.R.D. (think S.H.I.E.L.D. but for space), and a solo hero. Jessica Drew can stick to walls and has enhanced strength like most of the beings in the spider-verse. What makes her really dangerous is her fighting skill. She has enough skill to take down multiple people at once.

That topped with her venom blast she projects through her hands and her pheromone control that make people fearful, attracted, or repulsed to her makes her one of the most dangerous people on this team.

In Spider-Verse, she helped by infiltrating the Inheritors base by posing as one of their servants. The training from S.H.I.E.L.D and Hydra paid off. If not for her, the Great Weaver wouldn’t have given away the scrolls necessary to defeat the Inheritors. She’s always ready to give up her life it means the safety of others. Now that she has a child, that may have changed. One thing is for sure, you don’t want to test the ability of a woman protecting their child.

Silk (Earth 616)

Cindy Moon and Peter Parker were bit by the same spider on the same day. Because of this, she shares a bond with him. When her spider powers kicked in, Ezekiel whisked her away and trained her to use her powers.

When Ezekiel found out that Morlun (one of the Inheritors) was looking for her, he locked her in a bunker where she stayed for 13 years. During the Marvel event Original Sin, Spider-Man finds out who she is and where she was at. Thinking he was doing the right thing, Peter breaks her out.

What Peter didn’t know was that the place keeping Cindy locked away was keeping the Inheritors from finding her. Killing Cindy along with two other Spider-Totems would ensure that no more Spider-Beings would ever be born.

She can track him anywhere in the multiverse. This came in handy during Spider-Verse definitely come in handy in Spider-Geddon. Silk has all of the Spider strength and agility that other Spider-Beings do. However, Silk’s webs are organic and her Spider-Sense (which she calls Silk-Sense) is more advanced than Peter’s.

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Superior Spider-Man (Earth 616)

Dr. Otto Octavious did something that very few villains can say. He beat his arch nemesis. Otto switched his mind from his weak and dying body into Peter Parker’s. This left Peter to die in Dr. Octopus’ body. What Otto didn’t realize was all of the effort and struggle Peter dealt with while being Spider-Man. Otto took his new body and became the Superior Spider-Man.

For a while, Otto did a fantastic job. Problem is, Otto let his arrogance get the best of him. Once he realized that Peter was in fact the better Spider-Man, Otto gave the reigns to Peter admitting that Peter was in fact the Superior Spider-Man.

It’s uncertain whether or not this Superior Spider-Man will be the same from the 616 universe displaced from time or if he’s an alternate version. Either way, Otto is not to be taken lightly. He has the willingness to kill and let others die if it means completing his mission. In certain cases it makes sense to not have the emotions that Peter has. In a lot of cases, Otto goes too far. Maybe he’s the reason the Inheritors are back.

Spider-Woman formerly Spider-Girl (Earth 982)

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May “Mayday” Parker is the daughter of Peter Parker and Mary Jane from an alternate reality. In this reality, the Green Goblin stole her from them. They were reunited when Kaine brought her back to them. In this reality, Peter loses his leg in a fight with the Green Goblin and retires from being Spider-Man. Mayday eventually developed powers like her father.

In the beginning, Peter was against her carrying the mantle. After Mayday saved the life of some of her friends, she confided in her father that she was still Spider-Girl. After their talk, Peter gave her his blessing.

During Spider-Verse, Mayday’s father was killed by an Inheritor. She vowed to make them pay for this. Just as she was about to destroy a crystal that would kill off the inheritor’s father’s memory, she realized that she isn’t vengeful and let it survive the encounter. Mayday is a lot like her father, but has the potential to be better. It wouldn’t be shocking if she ends up on Earth 616 when this is over.

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Spinneret (Earth 18119)

During Secret Wars in 2015, there is a world where Peter Parker and Mary Jane have a daughter named Annie who ended up having powers like her father Peter. Peter gave up his life as a hero in order to protect their daughter from being captured and used as a power source for a being named Regent.

While Peter was captured, Annie (going by Spiderling) and Mary Jane jumped to action to help him. Mary Jane dawned a costume that gave her powers like Peter. Unfortunately, in order to use those powers it drains some of Peter’s. Peter, Spiderling, and Spinneret currently save everyone they can. I guess the family that web-slings together stays together.

Spider-Man Noir (Earth 90214)

We all know the phrase, “With great power, there must also come great responsibility.” In this universe, Peter didn’t get that speech. What he got was, “If there is too much power, then it is the responsibility of the people to take it away.”

This gave way to Peter’s much more aggressive way of approaching crime. This is also a Spider-Man who doesn’t have the strength that the other Spider-Beings do. He also carries a revolver. He was once confronted by his Aunt while he was in costume about giving the gun to her. Peter refused give it to her. Not very Spider-Man.

When you’re born in the great depression, you have to be a little more hardcore. It also didn’t help that he saw his Uncle’s dead body. He’s the most interesting Spider-Being in this group. If anyone is going to die, he is going to be the first to go.

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Ashley Barton Spider-B***h (Earth-807128)

In this reality, the villains won. Red Skull now ruled the United States and divided the country between him and his generals. Magneto got a chunk spreading from Nevada up to Canada. He was the ruler until he lost his spot to someone else. That’s where Ashley Barton comes in.

Ashley Barton is the daughter of Clint Barton and Spider-Man’s daughter. During an attempt to save the people in Magento’s former territory she ended up getting captured. After Ashley’s father saved her, she beat him saying she wasn’t going to save the people there. She was there to take the current Kingpin’s territory. Like Spider-Man Noir, Ashley was one of the Spider-Beings picked by the Superior Spider-Man to fight in his more aggressive team.

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Spider-Gwen (Earth 65)

Saving the best for last. In this universe, Gwen Stacy was bitten by the spider that usually gives Peter his powers. Instead of Gwen dying, Peter turned himself into the Lizard in an attempt to get revenge on all the people who bullied him. In typical fashion, Spider-Gwen tries to save him and got blamed for Peter’s death. Despite Peter’s death, Gwen continued her life as Spider-Woman, a student, and a member of a band called the Mary Janes (guess who the lead singer is).

Her reality is really wonky. Her father (George Stacy) is alive and knows her secret, Matt Murdock is a villain and corrupt lawyer, and Frank Caste is a police captain! In Spider-Verse, you could tell that Spider-Gwen was still very green, but had a lot of heart and potential. It seems like she gained her father’s skill as a detective.

However, Spider-Woman has said Gwen can’t throw a punch properly, but neither could Peter or Miles at first. Gwen has a vast amount of potential as a character. She’s also gained momentum with her unique look. She’s a character perfect for this day and age.