THE SPIDER-MAN ARCHIVES

Peter Parker

The original cinematic Spider-Man who learned that great power always comes with great responsibility.

POWERS: Super Strength, Spider-Sense, Wall-Crawling, Agility and Organic Web-Shooting.

ORIGIN: Peter Parker is bitten by a genetically engineered spider during a school field trip, gaining spider-like abilities and becoming Spider-Man.

PORTRAYED BY: Tobey Maguire

Peter Parker

A brilliant and emotionally driven Spider-Man whose story was shaped by love, loss and redemption.

POWERS: Super Strength, Spider-Sense, Wall-Crawling, Agility and Web-Shooting.

ORIGIN: Peter Parker is bitten by a genetically modified spider at Oscorp, gaining enhanced abilities and becoming Spider-Man.

PORTRAYED BY: Andrew Garfield

Peter Parker

A young hero who grows from a neighborhood Spider-Man into one of Earth's greatest defenders.

POWERS: Super Strength, Spider-Sense, Wall-Crawling, Agility, Enhanced Reflexes and Web-Shooting.

ORIGIN: Peter Parker is bitten by a genetically modified spider, gaining enhanced abilities. After being mentored by Tony Stark, he learns what it truly means to use his powers responsibly.

PORTRAYED BY: Tom Holland

Miles Morales

A new generation of Spider-Man with unique powers, a different story and his own leap of faith.

POWERS: Super Strength, Spider-Sense, Wall-Crawling, Camouflage, Venom Blast and Web-Shooting.

ORIGIN: Miles Morales is bitten by a genetically enhanced spider, gaining Spider-Man's abilities along with unique powers such as camouflage and bio-electricity.

PORTRAYED BY: Shameik Moore

Ben Reilly

A clone of Peter Parker who struggled with his identity while proving that he too could carry the responsibility of Spider-Man.

POWERS: Super Strength, Spider-Sense, Wall-Crawling, Agility, Healing and Web-Shooting.

ORIGIN: Ben Reilly was created as a genetic clone of Peter Parker by the Jackal. After discovering his identity, Ben adopted the name Ben Reilly and eventually took on the Spider-Man mantle.

IDENTITY: Ben Reilly

Ben Parker

A version of Uncle Ben who becomes Spider-Man, proving that heroism is not limited by age or circumstance.

POWERS: Super Strength, Spider-Sense, Wall-Crawling, Agility and Web-Shooting.

ORIGIN: This version of Ben Parker takes on the Spider-Man mantle in an alternate reality, becoming a hero and protecting others with the powers of Spider-Man.

IDENTITY: Ben Parker

Green Goblin

Norman Osborn's twisted transformation created one of Spider-Man's most dangerous enemies.

ORIGIN: Norman Osborn experiments with an unstable performance-enhancing formula on himself. The experiment causes a violent split in his personality, creating the Green Goblin.

Doctor Octopus

Dr. Otto Octavius became a powerful enemy after his mechanical arms took control of his mind and body.

ORIGIN: Otto Octavius creates four mechanical arms for a fusion experiment. When the experiment goes wrong, the neural inhibitor is destroyed and the arms begin influencing his mind, transforming him into Doctor Octopus.

New Goblin

Harry Osborn takes on the mantle of the Green Goblin, becoming Spider-Man's enemy while carrying the legacy of his father.

ORIGIN: After discovering that Peter Parker was responsible for his father's death, Harry uses his father's technology and enhanced equipment to become the New Goblin.

Venom

Eddie Brock becomes bonded with an alien symbiote, creating a powerful enemy driven by hatred for Spider-Man.

ORIGIN: An alien symbiote arrives on Earth and bonds with Peter Parker before being rejected. It later bonds with Eddie Brock, combining with him to create Venom.

Sandman

Flint Marko gained the ability to transform his body into living sand, becoming one of Spider-Man's most powerful enemies.

ORIGIN: Flint Marko accidentally falls into experimental particle equipment while escaping from the police. The experiment fuses his body with sand, giving him the ability to control and reshape his form.

Electro

Max Dillon was transformed into a living electrical force, gaining immense power and becoming a dangerous enemy of Spider-Man.

ORIGIN: Max Dillon falls into a tank filled with genetically engineered electric eels while working at Oscorp. The accident transforms his body into a powerful source of electricity, creating Electro.

Lizard

Dr. Curt Connors' experiment to regrow his lost arm transformed him into a powerful creature driven by instinct and rage.

ORIGIN: Dr. Curt Connors develops a serum using reptilian genetics to regenerate his missing arm. After testing it on himself, the serum transforms him into the monstrous Lizard.

Vulture

Adrian Toomes uses advanced flight technology to become a ruthless criminal and a dangerous enemy of Spider-Man.

ORIGIN: Adrian Toomes loses his salvage business after advanced alien technology becomes controlled by the government. He begins stealing and modifying this technology, eventually creating the Vulture suit.

Mysterio

Quentin Beck uses advanced technology, deception and illusions to create an entirely different kind of threat.

ORIGIN: Quentin Beck is a former Stark Industries employee who uses advanced drone technology, holograms and special effects to create the illusion of a powerful superhero named Mysterio.

Kingpin

Wilson Fisk is a powerful crime lord whose immense strength, influence and ruthless ambition make him a formidable enemy.

ORIGIN: Wilson Fisk is a powerful crime lord who uses a particle collider in an attempt to bring back alternate versions of his family, causing the multiverse to collide and drawing Spider-People into his world.

Rhino

A dangerous criminal who becomes a heavily armored enemy of Spider-Man, using powerful technology to cause destruction.

ORIGIN: Aleksei Sytsevich was a Russian criminal who gained powerful mechanical armor, transforming him into the Rhino.

Prowler

A skilled and intimidating criminal who hunts Miles Morales while secretly hiding a personal connection to the young hero.

ORIGIN: Aaron Davis is a talented criminal who operates as the Prowler, using an advanced combat suit and high-tech equipment to carry out dangerous missions.

The Spot

A mysterious villain whose body is covered in interdimensional portals, allowing him to manipulate space and attack from unexpected places.

ORIGIN: Dr. Jonathan Ohn is transformed after the destruction of Kingpin's collider experiment. His body becomes covered in interdimensional spots, giving him the ability to create and control portals.

Scorpion

A dangerous and heavily armed criminal who serves as one of Kingpin's powerful enforcers.

ORIGIN: Scorpion is a criminal enhanced with a powerful mechanical suit and cybernetic equipment, giving him increased strength and deadly combat abilities.

Doctor Octopus

A brilliant scientist who uses advanced mechanical arms and becomes one of the most dangerous enemies in Miles Morales' universe.

ORIGIN: Olivia Octavius is a brilliant scientist working for Alchemax. She develops advanced mechanical tentacles and uses them to become the Doctor Octopus of her universe.

Tombstone

A powerful and intimidating enforcer who works for Kingpin, known for his incredible strength and durability.

ORIGIN: Tombstone is a powerful criminal and one of Kingpin's enforcers, using his immense strength and durability to carry out dangerous missions.

MJ

A fearless and intelligent presence who stands beside Peter through his greatest challenges.

ROLE: Peter Parker's love interest and one of the people closest to Spider-Man, supporting him through his personal and heroic struggles.

CONNECTION: Mary Jane Watson is Peter's longtime friend and love interest. She eventually learns that Peter is Spider-Man and stands by him despite the dangers surrounding his life.

PORTRAYED BY: Kirsten Dunst

Ned Leeds

Peter's best friend and trusted partner who discovers that he is capable of much more.

ROLE: Peter Parker's best friend and technological support, often helping Spider-Man from behind the scenes with his knowledge and quick thinking.

CONNECTION: Ned discovers Peter's secret identity and becomes his closest ally. In the multiverse crisis, he also discovers that he can use a sling ring to open portals.

PORTRAYED BY: Jacob Batalon

Aunt May

Peter's guiding figure whose words help shape the responsibility behind the Spider-Man mask.

ROLE: Peter Parker's aunt and one of the most important family figures in his life, offering emotional support and reminding him of the responsibility that comes with being Spider-Man.

CONNECTION: Aunt May raises and supports Peter after the loss of his parents. Across different universes, she becomes a trusted confidant and an important influence on Peter's journey as Spider-Man.

PORTRAYED BY: Rosemary Harris, Sally Field, Marisa Tomei

Gwen Stacy

A brilliant and compassionate student who becomes Peter's closest companion, playing a central role in his journey.

ROLE: Peter Parker's classmate, friend and love interest who supports him while he struggles to balance his personal life with his responsibilities as Spider-Man.

CONNECTION: Gwen discovers Peter's secret identity and becomes one of the few people he truly trusts. Her tragic fate becomes one of the most defining moments of Peter's life.

PORTRAYED BY: Emma Stone

Gwen Stacy

A talented drummer who becomes Spider-Woman in her universe and joins other Spider-People across the multiverse.

ROLE: A Spider-hero from another universe who becomes one of Miles Morales' closest friends and allies.

ORIGIN: Gwen Stacy is bitten by a radioactive spider and gains spider-like abilities. She becomes Spider-Woman and protects her universe while dealing with the loss of her best friend, Peter Parker.

VOICE BY: Hailee Steinfeld

Uncle Ben

Peter Parker's beloved uncle whose compassion and wisdom become the foundation of Peter's sense of responsibility.

ROLE: Peter's uncle and father figure who teaches him important lessons about using his abilities responsibly and helping others.

CONNECTION: After Peter's actions indirectly lead to Uncle Ben's death, Peter realizes that his powers come with a responsibility to protect others. Ben's memory continues to guide him as Spider-Man.

PORTRAYED BY: Cliff Robertson, Martin Sheen

Flash Thompson

Peter Parker's school rival whose confidence and arrogance often put him at odds with Peter, while unknowingly admiring Spider-Man.

ROLE: Peter's classmate and frequent bully who constantly underestimates him while being a huge fan of Spider-Man.

CONNECTION: Flash and Peter have a complicated rivalry. Flash looks up to Spider-Man without realizing that the hero he admires is actually Peter Parker.

PORTRAYED BY: Chris Zylka, Tony Revolori

Harry Osborn

Peter Parker's best friend whose friendship with Peter is tested by his father's legacy, jealousy and the weight of Oscorp.

ROLE: Peter's closest friend and Norman Osborn's son, caught between his friendship with Peter and his complicated relationship with his father.

CONNECTION: Harry eventually discovers that Peter is Spider-Man and, after becoming the New Goblin, turns against him before ultimately helping Peter in the final battle against Sandman and Venom.

PORTRAYED BY: James Franco

Happy Hogan

Tony Stark's trusted security chief who becomes a reliable ally and mentor to Peter Parker in his journey as Spider-Man.

ROLE: Tony Stark's head of security and Peter's connection to the Avengers, helping and protecting him during several dangerous situations.

CONNECTION: Happy develops a close bond with Peter through Tony Stark and eventually becomes one of the few adults Peter can trust with his Spider-Man life.

PORTRAYED BY: Jon Favreau

Tony Stark

A brilliant inventor and Avenger who becomes Peter Parker's mentor, helping him grow from a young hero into a responsible Spider-Man.

ROLE: Peter's mentor and the creator of advanced technology that helps him become a more capable hero.

CONNECTION: Tony recruits Peter after discovering his abilities and teaches him that being a hero is about more than having powerful technology.

PORTRAYED BY: Robert Downey Jr.

Doctor Strange

A powerful sorcerer who helps Peter Parker when a spell meant to erase his secret identity goes dangerously wrong.

ROLE: A powerful ally who helps Peter deal with the multiverse and the villains arriving from alternate realities.

CONNECTION: Peter asks Doctor Strange to make everyone forget that he is Spider-Man. The spell goes wrong, causing visitors from other universes to enter Peter's reality.

PORTRAYED BY: Benedict Cumberbatch

J. Jonah Jameson

A loud and relentless newspaper publisher who is obsessed with exposing Spider-Man and blaming him for the city's problems.

ROLE: The publisher of the Daily Bugle who uses his newspaper and media platform to criticize Spider-Man, often portraying him as a menace.

CONNECTION: Jameson is unknowingly one of Peter Parker's biggest sources of income because Peter sells him photographs of Spider-Man while keeping his identity secret.

PORTRAYED BY: J. K. Simmons

Captain George Stacy

A respected police captain whose duty to protect the city often puts him at odds with Spider-Man while shaping Peter's relationship with Gwen.

ROLE: Captain of the NYPD and Gwen Stacy's father. He initially views Spider-Man as a dangerous vigilante rather than a hero.

CONNECTION: George discovers Peter's identity shortly before his death and makes Peter promise to keep Gwen away from the dangers of his life as Spider-Man.

PORTRAYED BY: Denis Leary

Peter B. Parker

An older and experienced Spider-Man who becomes Miles Morales' mentor, helping him find the courage to become his own hero.

ROLE: A veteran Spider-Man who guides Miles through his first major journey and teaches him how to embrace his own identity as Spider-Man.

CONNECTION: Peter initially struggles with his own failures and lost relationship, but his bond with Miles helps him regain his confidence and become a better mentor.

VOICE BY: Jake Johnson

Peni Parker

A brilliant young pilot who shares a special bond with her spider companion and operates the powerful SP//dr mech.

ROLE: A Spider-hero from another universe who joins Miles and the other Spider-People in their fight against Kingpin's collider.

ORIGIN: Peni is chosen to operate the SP//dr robot alongside a genetically linked spider. Together, they become the Spider-Man protector of Earth-14512.

VOICE BY: Kimiko Glenn

Spider-Man Noir

A dark and mysterious Spider-Man from a 1930s-inspired universe who fights crime with a ruthless and determined sense of justice.

ROLE: A Spider-Man from another universe who joins Miles Morales and the other Spider-People in their battle against Kingpin.

ORIGIN: Peter Parker gains spider-like abilities after being bitten by a mystical spider. He uses his powers, detective skills and combat abilities to fight criminals in his dark and dangerous world.

VOICE BY: Nicolas Cage

Spider-Ham

A cartoon version of Spider-Man whose unpredictable humor and unusual abilities make him one of the most entertaining members of the Spider-Verse.

ROLE: A Spider-hero who joins Miles Morales and the other Spider-People to stop Kingpin's collider and save their respective universes.

ORIGIN: Peter Porker was originally a spider who was bitten by an anthropomorphic pig named May Porker, transforming him into the cartoonish Spider-Ham.

VOICE BY: John Mulaney

Classic Spider-Man Suit

The iconic red and blue Spider-Man suit that became the foundation for one of the most recognizable superhero designs.

FEATURES: A red-and-blue design featuring black web patterns, a spider emblem and a full-face mask that conceals Peter Parker's identity.

SIGNIFICANCE: The suit represents Peter's original identity as Spider-Man and his commitment to using his abilities to protect others.

WORN BY: Tobey Maguire

Black Suit

A living alien symbiote that bonds with Peter Parker, creating a powerful black suit that enhances his abilities while affecting his emotions and behavior.

FEATURES: The symbiote amplifies Peter's strength, agility and web-slinging abilities while forming a sleek black version of his Spider-Man suit.

ORIGIN: The symbiote arrives on Earth inside a meteorite and bonds with Peter. As its influence grows, Peter becomes more aggressive and arrogant before realizing he must separate himself from it.

WORN BY: Tobey Maguire

Iron Spider

An advanced Spider-Man suit designed by Tony Stark, combining high-tech armor with Peter Parker's natural abilities.

FEATURES: The suit includes enhanced durability, advanced web-shooters, environmental protection, an onboard AI system and four mechanical spider legs known as waldoes.

ORIGIN: Tony Stark designs the suit as an upgrade for Peter Parker. Peter first uses it during the battle against Thanos and later wears it during the events of the multiverse crisis.

WORN BY: Tom Holland

Homemade Suit

Peter Parker's first homemade Spider-Man costume, created from ordinary clothing and basic materials before he gains access to advanced superhero technology.

FEATURES: A simple fabric-based costume with a red hoodie, blue pants, homemade web-shooters and a basic mask designed to hide Peter's identity.

ORIGIN: Peter creates the suit himself while secretly fighting crime around Queens. It represents the early stage of his journey before Tony Stark provides him with a more advanced Spider-Man suit.

WORN BY: Tom Holland

Stark Suit

Peter Parker's first high-tech Spider-Man suit, equipped with advanced technology designed by Tony Stark.

FEATURES: The suit includes enhanced web-shooters, multiple web types, a communication system, tracking technology and advanced lenses with different visual functions.

ORIGIN: Tony Stark provides Peter with the suit after recruiting him to help during the airport battle. Peter later uses it while protecting Queens as Spider-Man.

WORN BY: Tom Holland

Upgraded Suit

An improved Spider-Man suit that combines Peter's classic design with advanced technology and greater functionality.

FEATURES: The suit provides improved mobility and durability while retaining advanced web-shooters and Peter's technological abilities.

ORIGIN: Peter receives the upgraded suit during his mission in Europe after his original Stark suit is damaged. He uses it during the final battle against Mysterio.

WORN BY: Tom Holland

Black & Red Suit

A redesigned Spider-Man suit featuring a striking black and red color scheme that becomes Peter's primary costume after his European adventure.

FEATURES: A black base with red accents, upgraded web-shooters and improved flexibility, allowing Peter to move freely during combat.

ORIGIN: Peter creates this suit using materials and technology available to him after his Stark suit is damaged. He uses it during the final events of Far From Home.

WORN BY: Tom Holland

Integrated Suit

A powerful hybrid suit that combines Peter's black-and-red Spider-Man suit with advanced Iron Spider technology.

FEATURES: The suit combines Peter's upgraded web-shooters with Iron Spider technology, including enhanced protection and the mechanical spider legs.

ORIGIN: Peter integrates parts of the Iron Spider technology into his existing suit during the multiverse crisis, creating a more advanced hybrid costume for his battles against the returning villains.

WORN BY: Tom Holland

Anti-Ock Suit

A specialized Spider-Man suit created from advanced nanotechnology to help Peter fight Doctor Octopus and survive the multiverse crisis.

FEATURES: The suit uses nanotechnology to provide enhanced protection and allows Peter to control and manipulate parts of the suit during combat.

ORIGIN: Peter uses the nanotechnology from his Iron Spider suit to create a new configuration specifically suited for his battle with Doctor Octopus.

WORN BY: Tom Holland

Advanced Suit

Peter Parker's refined Spider-Man suit featuring a bold red-and-blue design, large expressive eyes and a distinctive spider emblem.

FEATURES: A flexible fabric design with improved mobility, expressive lenses, reinforced construction and mechanically operated web-shooters.

ORIGIN: Peter improves his original Spider-Man costume, creating a more refined suit that allows him to move efficiently while protecting New York as Spider-Man.

WORN BY: Andrew Garfield

Miles Morales Suit

Miles Morales' iconic black-and-red Spider-Man suit, representing a new generation of Spider-Man and his own unique identity as a hero.

FEATURES: A black suit with red web patterns and a large red spider emblem, designed to complement Miles' unique abilities such as camouflage and bio-electric venom blasts.

ORIGIN: Miles initially wears Peter Parker's Spider-Man suit before creating his own black-and-red version, symbolizing his acceptance of the Spider-Man identity.

WORN BY: Shameik Moore (voice)

Spider-Gwen Suit

Gwen Stacy's distinctive Spider-Woman costume, combining a white, black and pink design with a sleek and athletic look.

FEATURES: A white hood, black-and-white bodysuit, pink and blue accents, flexible materials and web-shooters designed for agile movement.

ORIGIN: Gwen creates and wears the suit after becoming the Spider-hero of Earth-65, using her abilities to protect her universe while keeping her identity hidden.

WORN BY: Gwen Stacy / Spider-Woman

The Main Universe

The primary reality of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where Peter Parker becomes Spider-Man and encounters heroes, villains and events connected to the wider MCU.

SPIDER-MAN: Peter Parker, portrayed by Tom Holland, is the Spider-Man of this universe.

IMPORTANCE: This universe becomes central to the multiverse story in Spider-Man: No Way Home, when characters from other Spider-Man realities enter Peter's world.

Tobey Maguire's Universe

The universe where Peter Parker becomes Spider-Man and faces some of his most iconic enemies while learning the true meaning of responsibility.

SPIDER-MAN: Peter Parker, portrayed by Tobey Maguire, gains his abilities after being bitten by a genetically engineered spider.

IMPORTANCE: This universe is one of the major live-action Spider-Man realities and returns in Spider-Man: No Way Home as part of the multiverse.

Andrew Garfield's Universe

The universe where Peter Parker becomes Spider-Man while uncovering the secrets surrounding his parents and Oscorp.

SPIDER-MAN: Peter Parker, portrayed by Andrew Garfield, gains his abilities after being bitten by a genetically modified spider at Oscorp.

IMPORTANCE: This universe becomes part of the multiverse events in Spider-Man: No Way Home, bringing Andrew's Peter Parker into the MCU.

Miles Morales' Universe

The alternate reality where Miles Morales becomes Spider-Man and carries the legacy of Peter Parker into a new generation.

SPIDER-MAN: Miles Morales becomes Spider-Man after being bitten by a genetically enhanced spider.

IMPORTANCE: Miles' journey becomes one of the central stories of the Spider-Verse, showing that anyone can become Spider-Man.

Gwen Stacy's Universe

The universe where Gwen Stacy becomes the Spider-hero known as Spider-Woman, protecting her reality while dealing with the loss of her best friend.

SPIDER-HERO: Gwen Stacy, voiced by Hailee Steinfeld, is the Spider-Woman of Earth-65.

IMPORTANCE: Earth-65 becomes an important reality within the Spider-Verse and Gwen plays a major role in Miles Morales' multiversal journey.

Spider-Man 2099's Universe

A futuristic Spider-Man reality set in the year 2099, where Miguel O'Hara becomes the powerful Spider-Man 2099.

SPIDER-MAN: Miguel O'Hara, voiced by Oscar Isaac, becomes Spider-Man 2099 and leads the Spider-Society.

IMPORTANCE: Miguel plays a major role in protecting the stability of the Spider-Verse and enforcing rules designed to prevent dangerous changes to established Spider-Man realities.

Spider-Man Noir's Universe

A dark, crime-filled reality inspired by the 1930s, where Peter Parker becomes a mysterious and ruthless Spider-Man who fights criminals in the shadows.

SPIDER-MAN: Peter Parker, known as Spider-Man Noir and voiced by Nicolas Cage, protects his city using his spider abilities and detective skills.

IMPORTANCE: Spider-Man Noir becomes one of the Spider-People recruited to help Miles Morales stop Kingpin's collider and return the multiverse to normal.

Spider-Ham's Universe

A comedic cartoon reality where Peter Porker becomes Spider-Ham, a unique Spider-hero whose world follows completely different rules from the other Spider-Verse realities.

SPIDER-HERO: Peter Porker, better known as Spider-Ham, joins the other Spider-People after being pulled into Miles Morales' universe.

IMPORTANCE: Earth-8311 represents the humorous and cartoon-inspired side of the Spider-Verse, while Spider-Ham helps Miles during the fight against Kingpin.

VOICE BY: John Mulaney

New York City

The city Spider-Man protects and the central setting for many of his greatest battles, relationships and adventures.

ROLE: New York is Peter Parker's home and the primary city where he operates as Spider-Man.

SIGNIFICANCE: From protecting ordinary citizens to fighting powerful villains, the city is deeply connected to Spider-Man's identity and responsibility.

The Daily Bugle

The famous newspaper organization closely associated with Peter Parker and its outspoken publisher J. Jonah Jameson.

ROLE: Peter Parker works as a photographer in the Daily Bugle in several Spider-Man stories, supplying photographs of Spider-Man.

SIGNIFICANCE: The Bugle frequently publishes stories about Spider-Man, often portraying him as a menace rather than a hero.

Peter Parker's Home

Peter Parker's private living space where he deals with everyday life while balancing it with his responsibilities as Spider-Man.

ROLE: A personal space where Peter studies, develops his equipment, reflects on his life and prepares for his responsibilities as Spider-Man.

SIGNIFICANCE: It represents the separation between Peter Parker's ordinary life and his secret identity as Spider-Man.

Midtown School of Science and Technology

The New York high school attended by Peter Parker in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

ROLE: Peter's school and the center of his teenage life, friendships and academic interests.

SIGNIFICANCE: The school highlights Peter's struggle to balance his responsibilities as a student with his secret life as Spider-Man.

Oscorp

A powerful scientific corporation connected to major experiments, characters and villains across Spider-Man's cinematic universes.

ROLE: Oscorp is involved in advanced scientific research and plays a major role in the creation and development of several Spider-Man-related threats.

SIGNIFICANCE: The company is closely linked to Norman Osborn, the Green Goblin, and the scientific experiments that affect Peter Parker's world.

Alchemax

A powerful scientific corporation whose underground research becomes central to the events of the Spider-Verse.

ROLE: Alchemax operates the particle collider used in experiments involving multiple dimensions.

SIGNIFICANCE: The collider causes different Spider-Man realities to collide, bringing multiple Spider-People together and setting the main Spider-Verse story into motion.

The Amazing Spider-Man

The flagship Spider-Man comic series that follows Peter Parker and his life as Spider-Man, becoming one of Marvel's most enduring superhero titles.

STORY: The series follows Peter's battles against villains while balancing his personal life, relationships and responsibility as Spider-Man.

SIGNIFICANCE: It became the primary ongoing comic series for Spider-Man and introduced many of his most iconic characters and villains.

Ultimate Spider-Man

A modern reimagining of Peter Parker's origin and early years as Spider-Man, created for Marvel's Ultimate Universe.

STORY: The series retells Peter Parker's transformation into Spider-Man and explores his teenage life, relationships and battles with familiar enemies.

SIGNIFICANCE: The Ultimate universe later became the home of Miles Morales, who inherits the Spider-Man legacy after Peter Parker.

Ultimate Spider-Man

A new interpretation of Peter Parker that reimagines his life as Spider-Man in Marvel's modern Ultimate Universe.

STORY: Peter Parker becomes Spider-Man later in life and must balance being a husband and father with his newly acquired responsibilities as a superhero.

SIGNIFICANCE: The series presents a fresh version of Peter Parker while building a completely new Ultimate Marvel continuity.

Miles Morales: Spider-Man

The comic series following Miles Morales as he takes on the Spider-Man mantle and creates his own legacy.

STORY: After Peter Parker's death in the Ultimate Universe, Miles gains spider abilities and becomes the new Spider-Man.

SIGNIFICANCE: Miles grows from a successor to Peter Parker into a Spider-Man recognized for his own identity, abilities and heroic legacy.

Spider-Gwen

A popular alternate-universe story in which Gwen Stacy, rather than Peter Parker, becomes the Spider-powered hero.

STORY: Gwen gains spider abilities and becomes the Spider-Woman of Earth-65 while dealing with the consequences of her powers and personal choices.

SIGNIFICANCE: Spider-Gwen became one of Marvel's most recognizable alternate versions of a Spider-Man character and later became central to the Spider-Verse.

Spider-Man 2099

A futuristic Spider-Man story centered on Miguel O'Hara, a geneticist who becomes the Spider-Man of the year 2099.

STORY: Miguel O'Hara gains spider-like abilities after a genetic experiment goes wrong and adopts the Spider-Man identity in a futuristic world.

SIGNIFICANCE: Spider-Man 2099 introduced a completely different era and identity for Spider-Man, expanding the character beyond Peter Parker's time period.

Superior Spider-Man

A unique Spider-Man story in which Doctor Octopus takes control of Peter Parker's body and attempts to become a more efficient and powerful Spider-Man.

STORY: With Peter Parker's mind seemingly gone, Otto Octavius takes over Peter's body and continues operating as Spider-Man.

SIGNIFICANCE: The story explores what happens when Spider-Man's powers and responsibility are controlled by one of his greatest enemies.

Spider-Man: Life Story

A unique retelling of Peter Parker's life in which he actually ages in real time, following his journey across decades of Spider-Man history.

STORY: Peter experiences major events of Spider-Man history while growing older, allowing readers to see how his life changes over several decades.

SIGNIFICANCE: It presents a fresh way to experience Peter Parker's entire heroic journey while exploring the personal cost of being Spider-Man.

Spider-Man '94

A comic continuation inspired by the beloved 1994 Spider-Man animated series, bringing that version of Peter Parker back into a new comic story.

STORY: The series revisits the world and characters associated with the classic animated Spider-Man, expanding that version of Peter Parker's adventures.

SIGNIFICANCE: It connects directly with one of the most recognizable animated versions of Spider-Man and gives that universe new comic stories.

Amazing Spider-Man: Spider-Versity

A modern Spider-Man story focused on the wider Spider-Verse, bringing different Spider-heroes and realities into the same multiversal story.

STORY: Peter Parker becomes involved in another multiversal Spider-Man adventure involving heroes from different realities.

SIGNIFICANCE: The series represents the continuing expansion of Spider-Man's multiverse in Marvel's current 2026 comic lineup.