Spider-UK
Spider-UK | |
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Lady Spider | |
Abilities | Superhuman strength, speed, agility, stamina, reflexes and durability Healing factor Precognitive Spider-Sense Mechanical Web-Shooters Use of inter dimensional travel device Ability to cling to most surfaces |
Spider-UK of the
The first Spider-UK, Billy Braddock, a Spider-Man
An original incarnation of Spider-UK named Malala Windsor appears in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, voiced by Sofia Barclay.
Publication history
The Billy Braddock version of Spider-UK first appeared in Edge of Spider-Verse #2, as one of the lead characters in the "Spider-Verse" storyline and was created by Jason Latour and Robbi Rodriguez.
The Zarina Zahari version of Spider-UK first appeared in Edge of Spider-Verse Vol. 2 #1 and was created by Ramzee and Zoe Thorogood.
Fictional character biography
Billy Braddock
Originating from Earth-833, William "Billy" Braddock is one of the newest recruits of the
Spider-UK was first seen having arrived in Earth-65 where he sees
When Morlun and his father
Spider-UK became a sole survivor from Earth-833 after his home reality was destroyed during the Time Runs Out storyline and chose to remain in the reality of the defeated Inheritors along with Anya Corazon.[10]
During the second volume of Spider-Verse set during the Secret Wars event, Spider-UK and Anya Corazon found themselves in the Battleworld domain of Arachnia with no memories of how they got there.[11] They eventually teamed up with Spider-Woman of Earth-65, Spider-Ham, Spider-Man Noir, and Spider-Man of India with neither of them remembering their previous encounter during the original Spider-Verse. After Gwen Stacy meets with the other spider-based heroes after her visit to Oscorp, they are interrupted by the arrival of the Sinister Six (consisting of Doctor Octopus, Electro, Kraven the Hunter, Sandman, Scorpion, and Vulture).[12] The Sinister Six defeat the Spider-Men and bring them to Mayor Norman Osborn who states he wants to help them. This causes Spider-UK and the other Spider-Men to linger around Oscorp for a while.[13] Spider-UK and the other Spider-Men join Spider-Woman of Earth-65 and Arachnia's Spider-Man into defeating Norman Osborn and the Sinister Six.[14]
Following the conclusion of Secret Wars the team of six Spiders will rename itself and feature in a new ongoing series called Web Warriors, a name that was coined by Peter Parker from the Ultimate Spider-Man TV series during the original Spider-Verse.[15]
During the "Spider-Geddon" storyline, Spider-UK has been keeping surveillance on Earth-3145 with the help of Spider-Girl, Spider-Punk, Spider-Man India, and Master Weaver. They find that the Inheritors have become malnourished since they were last seen.[16] While Loomworld was being dismantled, Spider-UK talks to Master Weaver on how the other spider-based heroes have a world to go to while he lost his world during the Incursions as they both consider each other greatest friends. The two of them get alerted to an Inheritor Cloning Engine on Earth-616. The two of them figure out what is happening. On Earth-3145, Jennix has put the Spider-Bot heads to good use by harvesting their transmitters. As they are unable to send a kill signal to the Inheritor Cloning Engine, Spider-UK advises Master Weaver to call the Web Warriors. As Master Weaver states that nobody can fight the Inheritors and win, Spider-UK states that they'll die trying to keep another world from being destroyed.[17] Spider-UK is among the Web Warriors that arrive on Earth-616 and take Miles to confront Superior Octopus. When Morlun emerges from the cloning machine, Spider-UK and Superior Octopus fight Morlun until Verna emerges and snaps Spider-UK's neck to keep Morlun from being harmed.[18]
After the alternate Spider-Men defeat the Inheritors again, Billy's body is laid to rest on Earth-803, the home of Lady Spider.[19]
During the "
Zarina Zahari
In a lead-up to the End of the Spider-Verse storyline, Zarina Zahari is a young girl and gamer living in Earth-834's London who gained spider-like abilities and joined the organization W.H.O. (short for Weird Happenings Organization) as this reality's Spider-UK. After besting a wyvern, she was approached by Madame Web to help fight a Multiversal threat that is going to target the spider-powered characters.[21]
Powers and abilities
The Billy Braddock version of Spider-UK has powers similar to Spider-Man which include sticking and climbing on walls, a sixth sense to danger–which he struggles with–and being able to lift approximately 10 tons. He also has his own web-shooters. Spider-UK also makes use of an inter-dimensional device that enables him to travel to different dimensions.
The Zarina Zahari version of Spider-UK can generate bio-electricity where she wears special earrings to keep her bio-electrical abilities in line.
In other media
Film
An original incarnation of Spider-UK named Malala Windsor appears in
Video games
- The Billy Braddock incarnation of Spider-UK appears as a playable character in Spider-Man Unlimited.[citation needed]
- The Billy Braddock incarnation of Spider-UK appears as a playable character in Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2.[23]
- The Billy Braddock incarnation of Spider-UK's suit appears as an alternate suit for the titular character of Marvel's Spider-Man.
References
- ^ "Spider-Man: 28 Marvel Superheroes With Spider-Powers, Ranked". Screen Rant. 17 July 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
- ^ "Who Are All These Spider-People Slinging Around Marvel Comics?". Inverse. 16 May 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
- ^ The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 3 #7 (2014). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Edge of Spider-Verse #2. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Amazing Spider-Man vol. 3 #9 (2014). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Amazing Spider-Man vol. 3 #10 (2014). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Amazing Spider-Man vol. 3 #12 (2014). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Spider-Verse #2. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Spider-Verse Team-Up #3. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 3 #15 (2015). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Spider-Verse vol. 2 #1 (May. 2015). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Spider-Verse vol. 2 #2 (Jun. 2015). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Spider-Verse vol. 2 #3 (2015). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Spider-Verse vol. 2 #5 (2015). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Johnston, Rich (29 June 2015). "Spider-Gwen Stars In Web Warriors Launched By Mike Costa And David Baldeon #MarvelOctober (UPDATE)". Bleeding Cool. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
- ^ Spider-Geddon #0. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Superior Octopus #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Spider-Geddon #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Spider-Gwen: Ghost Spider #4. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Edge of Spider-Verse (2022) #2. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Edge of Spider-Verse vol. 2 #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Uddin, Shaheena (June 9, 2023). "How Across the Spider-Verse blazes a trail with first hijabi Spider-Woman". Radiotimes. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ "Characters". IGN Database. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
External links
- Spider-UK at Marvel Wiki