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Tarantula (DC)
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Creation & Design

Tarantula was created during the Silver Age of Comics, designed to be a female counterpart to Spider-Man, showcasing agility and acrobatic skills.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a vigilante in Gotham City, Tarantula's character evolved through various storylines, often crossing paths with Batman and other heroes.

Character Development

Over the years, Tarantula has evolved from a side character to a more complex figure, grappling with her identity and the moral implications of her vigilantism.

Cultural Reception

Tarantula has received mixed reviews, with some praising her unique abilities and others critiquing her role as a derivative character.

Character Details

Real Name:
Carmen Fitas
First Appearance:
Star-Spangled Comics #1
Aliases:
Tarantula
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Justice League, Teen Titans
Abilities:
Acrobatics, Martial Arts, Wall-Crawling
Equipment:
Web Shooters, Grappling Hook
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Star-Spangled Comics #1
DC ⋅ 1941
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Star-Spangled Comics #1
 
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Key Facts

2nd appearance of the Star-Spangled Kid and Stripesy

Three-page original preview story in Action Comics #40

1st appearance of Armstrong of the Army, Tarantula, Captain X

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