Spider-Woman (Ultimate Marvel character)
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Alter ego | Spider-Woman |
Species | Human mutate (clone) |
Team affiliations | Kitty Pryde Human Torch |
Notable aliases | Peter Parker Jessica Reilly Drew Julia Carpenter Jessica Drew Parker Black Widow |
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Ultimate Spider-Woman (
Publication history
Created by
Fictional character biography
Clone Saga
Spider-Woman is a
Ultimatum
Spider-Woman later appears during the "
Doomsday
In Ultimate Enemy, Spider-Woman is seen doing recon on the Roxxon Corporation, investigating possible illegal genetic experimentation, when the corporation building is attacked. It is assumed that the person behind the attack is the "Ultimate Enemy". She is later attacked by the same creature that destroyed the building.[12] Spider-Woman then attempts to infiltrate Roxxon, posing as an employee.[13] On her first day, she is introduced to the Roxxon Brain Trust.[14] Shortly afterward, she witnesses an attack on the Baxter Building, and Roxxon suggests she move into an underground bunker. While waiting there, Misty Knight starts to ask them questions and figures out that she is not who she claims to be. The Roxxon Brain Trust then reveals that they suspect Roxxon in the attacks. Spider-Woman doesn't trust them and when they want to see her powers, she webs them up and attempts to flee. One of the Brain Trust members transforms into a brute of some sort and knocks them out before she can get away.[15]
In
Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man and Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates
After Peter apparently dies fighting the
Initially, Spider-Woman is not forthcoming when Miles asks why she cares so much about him.[25] But after Miles quits being Spider-Man following personal tragedy,[26] Spider-Woman reveals to Miles that she is Peter's clone, explaining that although she has Parker's memories, she is not Spider-Man, but feels that Miles should be. This convinces Miles to resume the Spider-Man identity.[27]
All-New Ultimates
Later, Miles and Spider-Woman team up with
Spider-Verse
During the "Spider-Verse" storyline, Spider-Woman teams up with Kaine and an alternate Ben Reilly to investigate the home of the Inheritors and find out how they are able to clone new bodies for themselves.[30]
Spider-Men II
Following the Secret Wars events that seemingly destroyed Spider-Woman's universe, she is returned to existence, once again using the Spider-Woman identity, and rejoining the Ultimates with the resurrected Peter Parker who has reclaimed the Spider-Man mantle in Miles's absence upon emigrating to Earth-616.[31]
Powers and abilities
Spider-Woman has all the powers of Spider-Man, including superhuman strength, speed, and agility, the ability to stick to surfaces and a spider-sense that warns them of danger.[32] In addition, her fingertips have spinnerets, allowing her to fire silk-spinning webbing from them.[33][7]
Reception
Critical reception
Michael Austin of
Accolades
- In 2014, ComicBook.com ranked Jessica Drew's Ultimate Marvel iteration 3rd in their "7 Best Female Characters from the Spider-Man Multiverse" list.[37]
- In 2017, Gizmodo ranked Jessica Drew 9th in their "Greatest Spider-Women of All Time" list.[38]
- In 2017, Screen Rant ranked Jessica Drew 3rd in their "Every Spider-Man Clone" list.[39]
- In 2018, CBR.com ranked Jessica Drew's costume 10th in their "40 Alternate Spider-Man Costumes" list.[40]
- In 2020, CBR.com ranked Jessica Drew 1st in their "Spider-Woman: 10 Most Powerful Characters To Bear The Name" list.[41]
- In 2021, Screen Rant included Jessica Drew in their "Spider-Woman: 10 Best Alternate Versions Of The Marvel Comics Heroine" list.[32]
- In 2022, CBR.com ranked Jessica Drew 5th in their "5 Best Spider-Man Clones" list.[42]
- In 2022, MovieWeb included Jessica Drew in their "8 LGBTQ+ Marvel Comics Characters That Need to Be in the MCU" list.[36]
In other media
Film
Ultimate Spider-Woman appears in
Video games
- Ultimate Spider-Woman appears as an unlockable playable character in Spider-Man Unlimited.[44]
- Ultimate Spider-Woman, referred to as "Spider-Girl" for unknown reasons, appears as a playable character in Lego Marvel's Avengers via the Spider-Man DLC pack.[45]
References
- ^ Bagley, Alison (2020-10-03). "Which Version of Marvel's Spider-Woman is The Strongest?". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
- ^ Moore, Matt (January 10, 2014). "In Marvel's Ultimate universe, fate looms large". Associated Press. Archived from the original on January 10, 2014. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
- ^ Mahadeo, Kevin (August 11, 2009). "Tuesday Q&A;: Brian Michael Bendis - The ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN writer takes us for a swing to discuss the new direction for the title". Marvel. Archived from the original on August 14, 2009. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
- ^ Ultimate Spider-Man #102
- ^ Ultimate Spider-Man #104
- ^ Ultimate Spider-Man #105
- ^ a b Ultimate Spider-Man #129
- ^ Ultimate Spider-Man #130
- ^ Ultimate Spider-Man #131
- ^ Ultimate Spider-Man #132
- ^ Ultimate Spider-Man #133
- ^ Ultimate Comics: Enemy #1-2
- ^ Ultimate Comics: Mystery #2
- ^ Ultimate Comics: Mystery #3
- ^ Ultimate Comics: Mystery #4
- ^ Ultimate Comics: Doom #3
- ^ Ultimate Comics: Doom #4
- ^ Bendis, Brian Michael (w), Pichelli, Sara (a). Ultimate Comics Spider-Man, vol. 2, no. 4 (January 2012). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Bendis, Brian Michael (w), Pichelli, Sara, David Messina (a), Ponsor, Justin (col), Petit, Cory (let). Ultimate Comics Spider-Man, vol. 2, no. 5 (February 2012). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Ultimate Comics: Ultimates #8 (May 2012)
- ^ Ultimate Comics: Ultimates #9 (June 2012)
- ^ Ultimate Comics: Ultimates #16 (November 2012)
- ^ Ultimate Comics: Ultimates #17 (December 2012)
- ^ Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man Vol 2 #17 (June 2012)
- ^ Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man Vol 2 #18 (February 2013)
- ^ Bendis, Brian Michael (w), Pichelli, Sara (a). "Venom War" Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man, vol. 2, no. 22 (June 2013). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Bendis, Brian Michael (w), Marquez, David (a). "Spider-Man No More" Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man, vol. 2, no. 25 (September 2013). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man Vol. 2 #28 (December 2013)
- ^ All-New Ultimates #1 (April 2014)
- ^ Scarlet Spiders #1 (November 2014)
- ^ Spider-Men II #5. Marvel Comics
- ^ a b Harn, Darby (2021-07-03). "Spider-Woman: 10 Best Alternate Versions Of The Marvel Comics Heroine". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
- ^ Ultimate Secrets vol 1 #1 (January 2008). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Austin, Michael (2020-04-02). "5 Reasons Why Jessica Drew Is The Best Spider-Woman (& 5 Why It's Mattie Franklin)". CBR. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
- ^ Lovett, Jamie (2016-12-07). "Ranking Spider-Man's Clones In The Marvel Universe". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
- ^ a b Gawaran, Alyssa (2022-06-20). "8 LGBTQ+ Marvel Comics Characters That Need to Be in the MCU". MovieWeb. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
- ^ Ginocchio, Mark (2014-09-14). "7 Best Female Characters from the Spider-Man Multiverse". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
- ^ Whitbrook, James (2017-07-14). "The Greatest Spider-Women of All Time, Ranked". Gizmodo. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
- ^ Conley, Nicholas (2017-07-24). "Every Spider-Man Clone, Ranked". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2022-09-07.
- ^ Collins, Hannah (2018-12-14). "40 Alternate Spider-Man Costumes, Ranked". CBR. Retrieved 2022-09-07.
- ^ Allan, Scoot (2020-06-23). "Spider-Woman: 10 Most Powerful Characters To Bear The Name, Ranked". CBR. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
- ^ Kennedy, Cole (2022-03-30). "The 5 Best Spider-Man Clones (& 5 Worst)". CBR. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
- ^ Jasper, Gavin (2022-12-13). "Guide to the Weirdest Spider-Men in the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Trailer". Den of Geek. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
- ^ Musgrave, Shaun (December 15, 2014). "Update Mondays: 'Boson X', 'Candy Crush Saga', 'Oceanhorn', 'Boom Beach', And More". TouchArcade. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
- ^ Phillips, Tom (May 24, 2016). "Spider-Man swings free in Lego Marvel's Avengers today". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on March 29, 2019. Retrieved May 18, 2019.