Mary Jane Watson
Creation & Design
Mary Jane Watson was created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Romita Sr. as a love interest for Peter Parker, also known as Spider-Man. She was introduced as a character who would eventually become a significant part of Spider-Man's life.Early Years
Initially introduced as a party girl and a foil to Peter Parker's more serious love interest, Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane quickly evolved into a more complex character with her own ambitions and struggles.Character Development
Over the years, Mary Jane has evolved from a simple love interest to a fully realized character with her own storylines, ambitions, and challenges. She has been portrayed as a strong, independent woman who supports Peter Parker while also pursuing her own career in acting and modeling.Cultural Reception
Mary Jane Watson has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for her depth and complexity as a character.Character Details
Real Name:
Mary Jane Watson
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Spider-Man, The Daily Bugle, The Avengers
Abilities:
Acting, Modeling, Strong Will
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 5"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
red
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1st appearance of Kraven the Hunter
2nd appearance of the Chameleon
First mention of Mary Jane Watson
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1st appearance of Kraven the Hunter
2nd appearance of the Chameleon
First mention of Mary Jane Watson
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1st appearance of Spencer Smythe and the Spider-Slayers
1st cameo appearance of Mary Jane Watson, face is obscured by a tree
⚠ Misconception: cited by some sources as the first appearance of Mary Jane but she does not appear in full until The Amazing Spider-Man #42
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1st appearance of Spencer Smythe and the Spider-Slayers
1st cameo appearance of Mary Jane Watson, face is obscured by a tree
⚠ Misconception: cited by some sources as the first appearance of Mary Jane but she does not appear in full until The Amazing Spider-Man #42
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Final Steve Ditko issue before quitting Marvel
2nd cameo appearance of Mary Jane Watson before appearing in full
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Final Steve Ditko issue before quitting Marvel
2nd cameo appearance of Mary Jane Watson before appearing in full
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2nd appearance of the Rhino
1st full appearance of Mary Jane Watson, final panel
Mary Jane Watson delivers her iconic line "Face it, Tiger…you just hit the jackpot!"
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2nd appearance of the Rhino
1st full appearance of Mary Jane Watson, final panel
Mary Jane Watson delivers her iconic line "Face it, Tiger…you just hit the jackpot!"
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Peter and Mary Jane's first date
2nd appearance of Mary Jane Watson
3rd appearance and origin of Rhino
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Peter and Mary Jane's first date
2nd appearance of Mary Jane Watson
3rd appearance and origin of Rhino
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1st cover appearance of Mary Jane Watson
1st appearance of Brainwasher, alter ego of Kingpin
First kiss between Gwen Stacy and Peter Parker
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1st cover appearance of Mary Jane Watson
1st appearance of Brainwasher, alter ego of Kingpin
First kiss between Gwen Stacy and Peter Parker
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First kiss between Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson
1st appearance of Cyclone
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First kiss between Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson
1st appearance of Cyclone
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Peter Parker proposes to Mary Jane Watson, the issue ends on a cliffhanger
1st appearance Jackson Weele, becomes Big Wheel in The Amazing Spider-Man #183
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Peter Parker proposes to Mary Jane Watson, the issue ends on a cliffhanger
1st appearance Jackson Weele, becomes Big Wheel in The Amazing Spider-Man #183
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1st appearance of Big Wheel, alter ego of the previously introduced Jackson Weele
Mary Jane Watson declines Peter's marriage proposal from issue #182
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1st appearance of Big Wheel, alter ego of the previously introduced Jackson Weele
Mary Jane Watson declines Peter's marriage proposal from issue #182
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Mary Jane Watson as Red Sonja
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Spider-Man returns to his classic costume, briefly, before wearing a non-symbiote version of the black costume given to him by the Black Cat
Origin of Mary Jane Watson
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Spider-Man returns to his classic costume, briefly, before wearing a non-symbiote version of the black costume given to him by the Black Cat
Origin of Mary Jane Watson
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Marriage of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson
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Peter proposes to Mary Jane, she declines in the next issue
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Peter proposes to Mary Jane, she declines in the next issue
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Mary Jane Watson accepts Peter's second marriage proposal
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Mary Jane Watson accepts Peter's second marriage proposal
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Peter and Mary Jane discover their baby is stillborn
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Peter and Mary Jane discover their baby is stillborn
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Cover art by John Romita Jr. featuring Mary Jane
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Cover art by Greg Horn
Foil cover
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Cover art by J. Scott Campbell featuring Mary Jane Watson
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Cover art by J. Scott Campbell featuring Mary Jane Watson
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Cover art J. Scott Campbell featuring Mary Jane Watson
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Cover art J. Scott Campbell featuring Mary Jane Watson
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1st appearance of Mary Jane as Venom
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72-page collection of 36 double-page illustrations by various artists
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72-page collection of 36 double-page illustrations by various artists
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Controversial cover art by J. Scott Campbell featuring Mary Jane Watson
In 2020/2021, an artist caught the attention of J. Scott Campbell after posting to Tumblr a "fixed" rendition of this cover with a less provocative Mary Jane
Campbell responded to the criticism with his own revised sketch that pointed out the weaknesses in the Tumblr artist's technique
While strongly supported by his fanbase, there was a fair amount of backlash on social media against Campbell's professional assessment of the amateur artist
Campbell's revised sketch was listed to eBay and sold for $14,700. 100% of the proceeds were donated to Fresh Artists, a charity that nurtures artistic talent in kids
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Controversial cover art by J. Scott Campbell featuring Mary Jane Watson
In 2020/2021, an artist caught the attention of J. Scott Campbell after posting to Tumblr a "fixed" rendition of this cover with a less provocative Mary Jane
Campbell responded to the criticism with his own revised sketch that pointed out the weaknesses in the Tumblr artist's technique
While strongly supported by his fanbase, there was a fair amount of backlash on social media against Campbell's professional assessment of the amateur artist
Campbell's revised sketch was listed to eBay and sold for $14,700. 100% of the proceeds were donated to Fresh Artists, a charity that nurtures artistic talent in kids
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Cover art by Adi Granov featuring Mary Jane Watson
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'One Moment In Time' part one, aftermath of the 'One More Day' story arc where Peter and Mary Jane's marriage was removed from Marvel's mainstream continuity
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'One Moment In Time' part one, aftermath of the 'One More Day' story arc where Peter and Mary Jane's marriage was removed from Marvel's mainstream continuity
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Variant black and white sketch by Joe Quesada
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Variant cover art by Joe Quesada
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Variant cover art by Joe Quesada
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Variant sketch cover art by Joe Quesada
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Cover art by Humberto Ramos featuring Mary Jane
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Store exclusive
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Store exclusive
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1st appearance of Spider-Gwen, Gwen Stacy in an alternate universe (Earth-65)
1st appearance of Em Jay Watson (Earth-65) who later bonds with the Carnage symbiote
1st team appearance of the Mary Janes: Em Jay Watson, Betty Brant, Glory Grant
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1st appearance of Spider-Gwen, Gwen Stacy in an alternate universe (Earth-65)
1st appearance of Em Jay Watson (Earth-65) who later bonds with the Carnage symbiote
1st team appearance of the Mary Janes: Em Jay Watson, Betty Brant, Glory Grant
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Store exclusive
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Store exclusive
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Cover appearance of Mary Jane Watson
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Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew
Cover art inspired by Amazing Spider-Man #51 (492 legacy numbering) by J. Scott Campbell
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Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew
Cover art inspired by Amazing Spider-Man #51 (492 legacy numbering) by J. Scott Campbell
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Variant cover art by David Lopez
Women of Power variant
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Variant cover art by David Lopez
Women of Power variant
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Cover art by Alex Ross
Key issues in volume 4 that fall between #789 and above can be found in volume 1, Marvel Legacy Numbering
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Cover art by Alex Ross
Key issues in volume 4 that fall between #789 and above can be found in volume 1, Marvel Legacy Numbering
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Variant black & white cover art by J. Scott Campbell featuring Mary Jane Watson in 'Iron Spider' armor
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Variant black & white cover art by J. Scott Campbell featuring Mary Jane Watson in 'Iron Spider' armor
Legion of Collectors • Sketch ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Variant sketch cover art by Artgerm
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Variant cover art by John Romita Sr
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Webstore exclusive
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Webstore exclusive
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Variant cover art by Artgerm featuring Mary Jane as Weapon X
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Variant cover art by Artgerm featuring Mary Jane as Weapon X
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Variant cover art by Artgerm
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Variant cover art by Adam Hughes
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
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Variant virgin cover art by Lucio Parrillo
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Variant cover art by Olivier Coipel
Limited to two per store
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Variant cover art by Olivier Coipel
Limited to two per store
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