Marvel Comics' multiverse has brought about some weird and wonderful characters over the years, and no hero is immune to alternate-reality versions of themselves popping up. The most prominent of which seems to be Spider-Man, who has more variants than the average fan can count.
Spider-Man's variants have become more popular and well-known with the release of the Spider-Verse films and the highly popular Spider-Man games. However, not all variants are just Peter Parker from other realities — some often have interesting and different powers than the Spider-Man everyone is used to.
10 Dr. Aaron Aikman
Created By Dustin Weaver; First Appeared In Edge Of Spider-Verse Volume 1 #3 By Dustin Weaver And Clayton Cowles
Dr. Aaron Aikman was a scientist who specialized in the use of insect venom for medical purposes. As such, it is no real surprise that he subjected himself to his own experiments with a venomous spider and, as a result, gained some superhuman powers.
Dr. Aaron Aikman's spider-like powers weren't as extensive as the other Spider-Men, though he did gain superhuman strength and agility. The Spider-Armor he created for himself really sets him apart. This armor supplements the powers he didn't gain in his transformation into Spider-Man, and while he doesn't seem to have any Spidey-Senses, rocket boosters and advanced neuro-pulse stingers set his powers apart from Peter Parker.
9 Spider-Rex
Created By Karla Pacheco And Pere Pérez; First Appeared In Edge Of Spider-Verse Volume 2 #1 By Writer Dan Slott, Penciler And Inker Martin Coccolo, Colorist Brian Reber, And Letterer Joe Caramagna
Pter Ptarker was originally a Pteranodon in the midst of being attacked by the T-Rex Norrannosaurman when they were both hit by a meteor filled with venomous spiders. The result was the two dinosaurs switching bodies and Pter Ptarker gaining spider powers, and thus, Spider-Rex was born.
Spider-Rex's powers are different from Peter Parker's in the obvious ways, being that he is a literal dinosaur. This comes with advantages such as natural strength, size, and the ability to induce fear, but also many challenges. It is harder for Spider-Rex to web swing as a result of his size, but despite the logistics, he's a fun and cool character.
8 Spiderling
Created By Dan Slott And Adam Kubert; First Appeared In Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows Volume 1 #1 By Writer Dan Slott, Penciler Adam Kubert, Inker John Dell, Colorist Justin Ponso, And Letterer Joe Caramagna
Anna-May Parker is the daughter of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson. As a result of her dad being Spider-Man, his spider powers were passed down to his young daughter, and it wasn't long before she began to fight crime as the hero Spiderling.
Spiderling's powers are much the same as her father's, if not a little weaker due to her age. However, Anna-May's most notable power difference from Peter Parker's is her evolved Spider-Sense, which allows her to see and feel the impending danger from the future, making it much more effective.
7 Silk
Created By Dan Slott And Humberto Ramos; First Appeared In Amazing Spider-Man Volume 3 #1 By Writer Dan Slott, Penciler Humberto Ramos, Inker Victor Olazaba, Colorist Edgar Delgado, And Letterer Chris Eliopoulos
Cindy Moon gained her powers at the same time Peter Parker gained his, with the same radioactive spider biting her on the ankle moments after biting Peter’s hand. They have different journeys into the crime-fighting world, but eventually, Moon becomes the Spider-Man variant known as Silk.
Silk has pretty much all the same powers as Peter Parker does, if a little less strength, but she is highly agile. Her Spider-Sense is far more sensitive than Parker's, however, which she names her Silk-Sense. It allows her to sense immediate danger from further locations and even pinpoints who the attacker will be.
6 Miles Morales
Created By Brian Michael Bendis And Sara Pichelli; First Appeared In Ultimate Fallout Volume 1 #4 By Writers Brian Michael Bendis, Jonathan Hickman, And Nick Spencer, Pencilers And Inkers Sara Pichelli, Salvador Larroca, And Clayton Crain, Colorists Justin Ponsor And Frank D’Armata, Letterers Cory Petit And Clayton Cowles
Miles Morales is one of the more popular and well-known Spider-Man variants in comics, film, and game adaptations. His powers came from a spider enhanced by Green Goblin's Oz Formula, from which he gained many superhuman abilities.
Miles Morales has all the fundamental Spider-Man abilities like Peter Parker, such as strength, agility, and the Spider-Sense. In addition to these, however, Miles Morales also has the ability to produce an electric current from his body, which he can use and manipulate in different ways. Morales can also camouflage himself and his clothes, which is very handy when fighting crime.
5 Aña Corazón
Created By Joe Quesada, Fiona Avery, And Mark Brooks; First Appeared In Amazing Fantasy Volume 2 #1 By Writer Fiona Avery, Penciler Mark Brooks, And Inkers Jaime Mendoza And Victor Olazaba
Aña Corazón has gone by the superhero aliases Araña and Spider-Girl after receiving her powers from a sorcerer of the Spider Society. She became a Hunter for the Spider Society after training and went on to have a role in the Spider-Army.
When a part of the Spider Society as a Hunter, Aña was able to produce a blue-colored exoskeleton that helps with protection and also had the Spirit of the Hunter. However, since relinquishing the role of the Hunter, the biggest differences in her powers from Peter Parker's is her natural ability to produce webs and the fact she can hide among the shadows and camouflage herself.
4 Spider-Man 2099
Created By Peter David And Rick Leonardi; First Appeared In Spider-Man 2099 Volume 1 #1 By Writer Peter David, Penciler Rick Leonardi, Inker Al Williamson, Colorist Steve Buccellato, And Letterer Rick Parker
Miguel O'Hara was an engineer regularly working on genetic codes within humans who did a genetic experiment on himself in order to rid his addiction to a hallucinatory drug. This risky procedure resulted in his genetic DNA splicing with that of a spider, resulting in his superhuman powers.
As Spider-Man 2099, Miguel O'Hara is a futuristic, advanced version of Peter Parker's Spider-Man, with some differences in powers. Miguel is telepathic, has both telescopic and night vision, and has venom-producing fangs. Spider-Man 2099 is potentially one of the most impressive Spider-Man variants.
3 Ai Apaec
Created By Kelly Sue DeConnick And Emma Rios; First Appeared In Osborn Volume 1 #1 By Writer Kelly Sue DeConnick, Penciler And Inker Emma Rios, Colorists José Villarrubia And Matt Wilson, And Letterer Clayton Cowles
A God worshiped in South America, Ai Apaec is unlike other Spider-Man variants in that he doesn't have the origin of being bitten by a spider to gain his powers. It seems he has always had his powerful abilities and is depicted as a man with multiple limbs coming from his torso.
Ai Apaec is known as the Decapitator and Dark Spider-Man. He has similar powers to Peter Parker, with the addition of multiple different abilities. Ai Apaec is immortal, has a venomous bite, and can adapt in underwater situations by collecting oxygen from the water molecules around him.
2 Cosmic Spider-Man
Created By Dan Slott And Olivier Coipel; First Appeared In Amazing Spider-Man Volume 3 #9 By Writer Dan Slott, Penciler And Inker Olivier Coipel, Colorist Justin Ponsor, And Letterer Chris Eliopoulos
Cosmic Spider-Man was the Peter Parker from the Earth-13 reality. The most notable difference between Spider-Man and Cosmic Spider-Man was the fact he had powers gained from him retaining the Enigma Force.
The Enigma Force gave Cosmic Spider-Man God-like powers. This included flight, matter manipulation, and energy manipulation while he had the strength of the Enigma Force, although it was ultimately the source of his power that led to his demise.
1 Madame Web
Created By Jim Shooter And Mike Zeck; First Appeared In Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Volume 1 #6 By Writer Jim Shooter, Penciler Mike Zeck, Inker John Beatty, Colorist Christie Scheele, And Letterer Joe Rosen
Julia Carpenter was gifted the abilities of the original Madame Web, Cassandra Webb, as she died. Already superhuman as a result of being injected with spider venom and exotic plants, Carpenter now only grew stronger under the Madame Web guise.
Much like all other Spider-Man variations, Madame Web possesses nearly all the power Peter Parker does but with more. She was given psionic and psychic powers, allowing her to see into the future, read minds, and project her consciousness.