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Creation & Design

The Slingers were created as a group of young heroes inspired by Spider-Man, each taking on a different aspect of his legacy.

Early Years

The Slingers debuted in the late 1990s, initially as a team of heroes who operated in the shadows, often dealing with street-level crime.

Character Development

Over the years, the Slingers have evolved from a simple homage to Spider-Man into a complex team with rich backstories and individual character arcs, exploring themes of legacy, identity, and responsibility.

Cultural Reception

The Slingers received a mixed reception, with some fans appreciating their connection to Spider-Man while others felt they lacked depth compared to more established characters.

Character Details

Real Name:
Various
First Appearance:
Spider-Man #91
Aliases:
Dusk, Ricochet, Prodigy, Hornet
Species:
Human
Gender:
varies
Affiliations:
Spider-Man, The New Warriors
Abilities:
Superhuman agility, Enhanced reflexes, Web-slinging, Martial arts
Equipment:
Web-shooters, Costumes with various abilities
Weight:
varies
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
varies
Hair Color:
varies

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Spider-Man #91
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1998
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Spider-Man #91
 
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Variant cover art featuring Peter Parker as Dusk

Slingers Wizard Edition #0
Wizard ⋅ 1998
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Slingers Wizard Edition #0
 
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1st team appearance of the Slingers: Dusk, Ricochet, Hornet, Prodigy

A team of heroes assembled by the Black Marvel and given superhero identities formerly used by Spider-Man

[January 2021 - a Dusk film is being rumored as unlikely as that sounds]

Amazing Spider-Man #88.BEY
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Marvel ⋅ 2022
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Amazing Spider-Man #88.BEY
 
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Hobie Brown becomes the Hornet of the Slingers, formerly Prowler

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