Spider-Woman from Spider-Woman #18 (December 2000). Art by Bart Sears.
Publication information
Publisher
Marvel Comics
First appearance
As Martha "Mattie" Franklin: In shadow: The Spectacular Spider-Man #262 (October 1998) Full appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #441 (November 1998) As Spider-Woman: The Amazing Spider-Man #5 (May 1999)
Created by
John Byrne
Rafael Kayanan
In-story information
Alter ego
Martha "Mattie" Franklin
Species
Human mutate
Team affiliations
New U Technologies Loners
Notable aliases
Spider-Woman
Abilities
Superhuman strength, speed, agility, stamina and reflexes
Psionic spider legs and webbing
Ability to cling to solid surfaces
Precognitive "Spider Sense"
Flight at subsonic speeds
Bio-electricity projection
Mild telepathy
Martha "Mattie" Franklin is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer John Byrne and artist Rafael Kayanan, Mattie Franklin first appeared in The Spectacular Spider-Man #262 (October 1998).[1] She is the niece of the Daily Bugle publisher J. Jonah Jameson.[2] She gained various superpowers after participating in an arcane ritual.[3] Her admiration for Peter Parker / Spider-Man inspired her to become a superhero when he disappeared.[4] Mattie Franklin is the third character who adopted the Spider-Woman codename.[5]
Mattie Franklin / Spider-Woman made her cinematic debut in Sony's Spider-Man Universe film Madame Web (2024) and is portrayed by Celeste O'Connor.
^Naushad, Abdul Azim (November 15, 2023). "Madame Web: Who Are The Three Spider-Women?". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
^Iacobucci, Jordan (February 14, 2024). "Madame Web Cast And Character Guide". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
^Jennings, Collier (February 12, 2024). "Who Are the Spider-Women in 'Madame Web'?". Collider. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
^Mysogland, Gregory (February 13, 2024). "Who Are the Spider-Women in Marvel Comics?". Collider. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
^Noronha, Remus (February 15, 2024). "Marvel Originally Created Spider-Woman for This Surprising Reason". Collider. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
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