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Creation & Design

Spider-Woman (Carpenter) was created to expand the Spider-Man universe, introducing a female counterpart with unique abilities and a complex backstory.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a clone of Peter Parker, her character evolved to have her own identity and storylines, often dealing with themes of identity and empowerment.

Character Development

Over the years, Spider-Woman (Carpenter) has evolved from a supporting character to a prominent figure in the Marvel Universe, often leading her own stories and participating in major crossover events.

Cultural Reception

Spider-Woman has been well-received, praised for her strong character development and representation of women in comics.

Character Details

Real Name:
Jessica Drew
First Appearance:
Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #6
Aliases:
Spider-Woman, Jessica Drew
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Avengers, S.H.I.E.L.D., Spider-Verse
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Agility, Wall-crawling, Venom blasts
Equipment:
Web-shooters, Spider-suit
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #6
Marvel ⋅ 1984
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Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #6
 
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1st cameo appearance of the second Spider-Woman, Julia Carpenter, a shadow in the final panel

Death of the Wasp

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #7
Marvel ⋅ 1984
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Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #7
 
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1st full appearance of Spider-Woman, Julia Carpenter

First battle of She-Hulk vs Titania

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #8
Marvel ⋅ 1984
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Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #8
 
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"Secret Wars" part 8

Origin of the black symbiote costume that later bonds with Eddie Brock to become Venom

2nd appearance of Spider-Woman, Julia Carpenter

West Coast Avengers #84
Marvel ⋅ 1992
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West Coast Avengers #84
 
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Origin of Spider-Woman, Julia Carpenter, how she became Spider-Woman

Spider-Woman #1
Marvel ⋅ 1993
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Spider-Woman #1
 
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First solo title series featuring Julia Carpenter as Spider-Woman

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)

Silk #2
1:20 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Silk #2
 
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Variant cover art by Mark Bagley

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