Anansi

Creation & Design

Anansi was created as a character inspired by African folklore, representing the trickster archetype.

Early Years

Anansi's stories were initially told in oral traditions, later adapted into comic book form to introduce the character to a wider audience.

Character Development

Over the years, Anansi has evolved from a folklore character into a superhero, embodying themes of resilience and cunning, while also representing cultural heritage.

Cultural Reception

Anansi has been well-received for bringing diversity to the Spider-Man mythos and for representing African folklore in a modern context.

Character Details

Real Name:
Anansi
Aliases:
Spider-Man, Trickster
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Avengers, The Fantastic Four
Abilities:
Superhuman agility, Web-slinging, Enhanced strength
Equipment:
Web-shooters, Spider-suit
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
black
Hair Color:
black

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Key Facts

1st appearance of Kwaku Anansi, referred to as the first Spider-Man

1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015

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Key Facts

Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto

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