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Scarlet Spider (Hardy)
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Creation & Design

Created by writer Gerry Conway and artist Ross Andru, Ben Reilly was introduced as a clone of Peter Parker, the original Spider-Man.

Early Years

Initially appearing in 'The Night Gwen Stacy Died' storyline, Ben Reilly's character evolved through various arcs, eventually taking on the mantle of Scarlet Spider.

Character Development

Over the years, Ben Reilly has evolved from a mere clone of Peter Parker to a fully realized character with his own identity, struggles, and heroic journey.

Cultural Reception

The character has received mixed reviews, with some fans embracing his complexity while others criticize the cloning storyline.

Character Details

Real Name:
Ben Reilly
First Appearance:
Spider-Girl #46
Aliases:
Scarlet Spider, Spider-Man
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Spider-Man, The Avengers, The New Warriors
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Wall-crawling, Spider-sense, Regenerative healing
Equipment:
Web-shooters, Spider-Tracers
Weight:
175lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde

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Spider-Girl #46
Marvel ⋅ 2002
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Spider-Girl #46
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of the second Scarlet Spider, Felicity Hardy, daughter of the Black Cat

Felicity Hardy appears, not in costume, in Spider-Girl #45

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