These days, there’s no such thing as too muchSpider-Man. The recent release of Sony’sSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verseis quite an upgrade from its predecessor,Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, showcasing dozens more Spider-People than the first film did through its depiction of the expansive Spider-Society.
However, the film’s producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have already teased that there are even more Spider-People on the way in the next film,Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. For an idea of which Spider-Men and Women are left to see make their big screen debut, these eight are perhaps the most intriguing of those options.
8Silk (Cindy Moon)
Cindy Moon isone of the more recognizable Spider-Peoplein the comics, though she’s technically already made her live-action debut as a classmate of Tom Holland’s Peter Parker in the MCU. However, her superhero persona Silk has yet to make an appearance, even in theSpider-Versefilms, which is quite surprising given her popularity as a character.
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Though Sony’s producer Amy Pascal has teased a potentialSpider-Versespin-off starring Silk, Spider-Gwen, and Spider-Woman, Silk hasn’t yet appeared in the franchise. Hopefully, she’ll play a big role inBeyond the Spider-Verse, or even better, get her own spin-off film set in the same universe as theSpider-Versetrilogy.
7Cosmic Spider-Man
Even though Spider-Man is one of Marvel’s more grounded heroes, there are variants of him that aren’t so humble. That’s definitely the case with Cosmic Spider-Man, who originated on Earth-13 andwas bestowed powers by the Enigma Force. As a result, this Spider-Man becomes something of a protector for displaced Spider-People by offering them refuge.
Sadly, Cosmic Spider-Man’s fate in the comics finds his life force being drained by Solus, the leader of the Inheritors, who hunt Spider-People throughout the multiverse. Though his tenure in the comics was short-lived, his omnipotence over Spider-People could make him an interesting inclusion inBeyond the Spider-Verse.
6Lady Spider (Maybelle Reilly)
Maybelle Reilly’s storystarts like any other Spider-Person, although the spider that bit her didn’t give her its powers. Instead, it taught her that she shouldn’t let herself be caged by society. Her powers instead come from her own technology; she builds mechanical arms to climb walls, and web-shooters like many other Spider-People.
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As Lady Spider, Reilly is eventually recruited into the Superior Spider-Army, where she becomes an ally to Spider-Man 2099 and others. Given her important role in Spider-Verse stories in the comics, it’s surprising she hasn’t shown up yet even as a minor player inAcross the Spider-Verse.Perhaps the film’s creators are saving her for something special.
5Old Man Spider (Ezekiel Sims)
Ezekiel Sims has had a long history in Marvel Comics, andeven appears inAcross the Spider-Versein a minor role as Spider-Therapist. However, Sims has had many other roles in the Marvel Universe, particularly as Old Man Spider on Earth-4. Sims took up the mantle of Spider-Man after Peter Parker dies and is later recruited into the Spider-Army.
Sadly, like many other Spider-People, this version of Ezekiel Sims is fated to end with tragedy. After revealing his identity to Peter Parker on his deathbed, Sims tasks Spider-Man with protecting other Spider-People with his life, reminding him of his responsibility. Perhaps a similar trajectory could be had for his character in aSpider-Versefilm.
4Aaron Aikman
When it comes to the different Spider-People across the multiverse, Aaron Aikman is one of the more unique. Originally a scientist, Aikman undergoes an experiment that fuses his own DNA with that of a spider, andupgrades the typical Spider-Man suitinto a cybernetic armor, not unlike other Marvel heroes like Tony Stark or RiRi Williams.
Though Aikman ends up the victim of Morlun, the vampiric hunter of Spider-People across the multiverse, he starred in his own comic issue during the “Edge of Spider-Verse” series. Hopefully, audiences will one day get to see this iteration of Spider-Man in action, even if he ends up at the wrong end of one Spider-Man-hunting vampire.
3Pete Spiderman
Not every Spider-Man throughout the multiverse has the luck of being a highly-skilled superhero. For instance, on Earth-TRN1000, Peter Spiderman is a regular guy who got bitten by a radioactive spider, but rather than become an athletic web-slinger, this Spiderman becomes a suburban-level superhero. He’s a literal friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.
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In the “Edge of Spider-Verse” storyline, Pete Spiderman teams up with Spider-Ham, whom most Marvel fans know fromSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Given the positive reception of that comic relief Spider-Person, it would be fun to see Pete Spiderman make a cameo inBeyond the Spider-Verseas a less-than-helpful member of the Spider-Society.
2Web Weaver (Cooper Coen)
In this multiverse, Cooper Coen was just a classmate of Peter Parker who incidentally saved him from being bitten by the radioactive spider that grants him his powers. As a result, Cooper is the one who inherits superpowers, although this only complicates his home life when he comes out as gay to his parents, who subsequently disown him.
After becoming a fashion designer, Coen lives a double life as the superhero Web Weaver, facing off againstthe iconic Spider-Man antagonist Chameleon. As a result of taking down the Chameleon, Web Waver is recruited by Spider-UK to join the Spider-Society. Appearing in aSpider-Versefilm would be a great showcase of representation for Sony’s films.
1Man-Spider
One ofthe more infamous Spider-Man copycatsin the comics is Man-Spider, a mutated version of Peter Parker that recurs throughout Marvel Comics. In some instances, Man-Spider is the result of Parker’s initial genetic mutation gone too far, while in other comics, Peter is triggered to become Man-Spider after exposure to mutated pollen.
In any case, Man-Spider is one of the freakier characters in Marvel Comics history, and would definitely be a memorable addition to theSpider-Versefilms. Though Peter Parker has dealt with his fair share of super villains, fighting a monster like the Man-Spider, or even becoming one, has the potential to be an iconic fight in Spider-Man’s cinematic history.
