Summary
Spider-Manis one of the most popular and well-known superheroes in the world, with a history that spans over eighty years. Created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, Spider-Man has shaped the world of Marvel Comics and the comic book genre as a whole by being one of the most relatable and influential superheroes within and outside the Marvel universe.
The greatest words spoken into Marvel’s existence will always be “With great power, comes great responsibility.” These words have been a pillar of Spider-Man’s character since the beginning. While the core concept of Spider-Man stays consistent, there are many variants of the world-famous web-head who have entirely different concepts as characters. Some variants of the character are more than justfriendly neighborhood Spider-Man, and instead are incredibly overpowered alternate versions. Here are some ofthe most overpowered versions of Spider-Man, ranked.
8Superior Spider-Man
The Spider-Man Who Doesn’t Hold Back
TheSuperior Spider-Manis an intriguing take on Marvel’s favorite web-slinger, as the sequence of events that led to his creation is one of the most compelling storylines in recent years. A sinister plot by Otto Octavius results in Doc Ock taking over Peter Parker’s body and acting as the new Spider-Man. While in possession of Peter Parker’s life, he has all of Spider-Man’s abilities, from wall-crawling to super strength.
At first glance, there is nothing noticeably different between the regular and Superior Spider-Man, except for their restraint. Superior Spider-Man has the cold and calculated mind of Otto Octavius behind the wheel, and he unleashes Spider-Man’s full strength on unsuspecting targets, often ending fights in a single blow. A Spider-Man with no restraint is one of the most dangerous things within the Marvel Universe.
7Miguel O’Hara
The Self-Made Not-So-Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man From 2099
Miguel O’Hara, aka. Spider-Man 2099, has gained a fair amount of popularity in recent years thanks to the astounding success of theSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verseanimated film, starring Miles Morales. Miguel O’Hara is one of the most unique Spider-Men, residing in the 2099 universe, a bleak era ruled by Doctor Doom.
Before becoming a hero, Miguel was a geneticist working for one of the many shady corporations present in the year 2099. After the murder of his brother by the company he worked for and a run-in with his future self, he stepped into the role of Spider-Man. Miguel possesses most of the same powers as the original Spider-Man, along with a few additional abilities, including razor-sharp talons that can slice through nearly any material and venom-secreting fangs that can even affect demigods.
6Spider-Cyborg
Part Spectacular, Part Cyborg
The history of Peter Parker from Earth-2818 is somewhat obscure, as he made only a few appearances in theSuperiorSpider-Man Spider-Verseevent storyline. However, it was clear from his design that he had a very different origin as a hero than any other Peter Parker across the multiverse.
While retaining the powers of Spider-Man with enhanced strength, speed, and agility.Cyborg Spider-Manalso features a range of modifications that enhance his lethality and augment his physical abilities. Cyborg Spider-Man features cybernetic enhancements throughout his body, including an energy cannon on one arm, an electrical blaster on his back, and a cybernetic eye.
5Miles Morales
The Up-And-Coming Spider-Man
Miles Moraleshas become a household name in recent years, receiving a huge amount of fanfare upon his creation but rising to the top of the charts with theSpider-Versefilms.
Miles Morales came from an alternate universe where Spider-Man had perished in a fight against the Green Goblin. Miles was then bitten by a radioactive spider and replaced the fallen hero as New York’s hometown hero. Miles has a set of unique traits due to the type of spider that bit him, making him incredibly distinct from most, if not all, Spider-Men. Along with the staple powers of Spider-Man, he also has the ability to camouflage himself and discharge powerful streams of bioelectric currents from his body.
4Poison
An Unrivaled Symbiote Spider-Man
Poisonis the Peter Parker of Earth-70234 who died in a battle against Morlun. Encased in a mysterious cocoon in a state between life and death, Peter was joined by the black Venom symbiote, who had abandoned its previous host. The Spider-Man that emerged from the cocoon wassomething new, evil, and deadly, no longer Peter Parker, but a poison unleashed on the world.
As a Peter Parker fully enveloped by the black symbiote, this Earth’s Spider-Man was incredibly powerful. With all the powers of Spider-Man dialed up to eleven, Poison also has shapeshifting abilities, the power to penetrate and harm even individuals like Luke Cage, along with a Symbiote’s potent physiology.
3Spider-Hulk
A Gama-Powered Spider-Man
The Spider-Man of Earth-122 is a combination of the most spectacular hero and the strongest hero there is. In the Great Power storyline of theImmortal Hulkcomic, after Bruce Banner is free of his destructive alter ego, the Immortal finds a new host in Peter Parker.
On top of the spectacular abilities that Spider-Man displays on the regular,Spider-Hulkis now infused with the gamma-powered force of the Hulk. Every step becomes a landslide, every blow can destroy mountains. Spider-Man transforms into a twisted version of both characters and becomes a mindless, unstoppable version of the friendly neighborhood hero.
2Ghost Spider
The Spider-Man With The Powers Of Hell
The Peter Parker of Earth-11638 is a tragic case among theSpider-Man multiverse, even by most Spider standards. During a multiversal event, this Earth’s Peter Parker, known as the Amazing Spider-Man, is entangled in a devastating act that costs him his life.
Instead of finding peace, Peter’s guilt sends him to Hell, where he believes he deserves to suffer. After being brought back to life, he is infused with the flames of the damned and dons the monikerGhost Spider. Infused with the powers of hellfire, Ghost Spider can produce scorching blue flames, has near invulnerability, and magical prowess on top of the normal powers of Spider-Man.
1Cosmic Spider-Man
The Host Of The Enigma Force
TheCosmic Spider-Manis the Peter Parker of Earth-13 and is one of the most powerful entities in his universe. This version of Spider-Man obtained the power of the Enigma Force, a god-like entity with limitless power whose creation is tied to the Beyonder.
The Enigma Force transforms its host into Captain Universe, and as this being, Cosmic Spider-Man has access to cosmic-level, reality-warping powers, making him unrivaled in his universe and virtually any other. Cosmic Spider-Man uses these powers to protect his entire universe, keeping cosmic-level beings at bay simply with his presence.
