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Creation & Design

Kaine was created by writer Howard Mackie and artist John Romita Jr. as a clone of Spider-Man, Peter Parker. He was introduced as a darker counterpart to Peter, showcasing the struggles of a clone trying to find his identity.

Early Years

Kaine's early years were marked by his struggle with his identity and his violent tendencies. Initially portrayed as a villain, he later sought redemption and became a hero.

Character Development

Over the years, Kaine has evolved from a villainous clone to a complex anti-hero and eventually a hero in his own right. His journey reflects themes of redemption, identity, and the struggle to overcome one's past.

Cultural Reception

Kaine has received a mixed to positive reception from fans and critics, with many appreciating his darker take on the Spider-Man legacy.

Character Details

Real Name:
Kaine Parker
First Appearance:
Web of Spider-Man #119
Aliases:
Scarlet Spider, The Other
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Spider-Man, The Avengers, The New Warriors
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Agility, Spider-sense, Wall-crawling, Regeneration
Equipment:
Web-shooters, Spider suit
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Web of Spider-Man #119
Marvel ⋅ 1994
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Web of Spider-Man #119
 
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1st appearance of Kaine, a clone of Peter Parker

Part three of a four part story that began with the introduction of Scarlet Spider in Web of Spider-Man #118

Amazing Spider-Man #637
Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Amazing Spider-Man #637
 
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1st appearance of Kaine as Tarantula

Death of the first Madame Web

Death of Sasha Kravinoff

Death of the Grim Hunter

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Julia Carpenter becomes second Madame Web, formerly Spider-Girl

Anya Corazaon becomes Spider-Girl but does not accept the name until Young Allies #5

📖 Spider-Verse Reading Order: read The Amazing Spider-Man #637, then The Amazing Spider-Man #4 (2014 series)

Marvel Point One #1
Marvel ⋅ 2011
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Marvel Point One #1
 
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1st appearance of Nova, Sam Alexander

1st appearance of Kaine as the Scarlet Spider

Death of Terrax the Tamer

1st team appearance of X-Terminated: Horror Show, Fiend, Deadeye, Prophet, Goodnight

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Debut of Doctor Strange from an alternate Earth with new costume design

[March 2022 - Deadline reports a Nova project is in development]

Amazing Spider-Man #10
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Amazing Spider-Man #10
 
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Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto

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