Spinneret

Creation & Design

Mary Jane Watson was created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Romita Sr. She first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #25 in 1965 as a love interest for Peter Parker.

Early Years

Initially portrayed as a glamorous and carefree character, Mary Jane evolved into a strong and independent woman, often supporting Spider-Man in his battles.

Character Development

Over the years, Mary Jane has transitioned from being a mere love interest to a fully fleshed-out character with her own identity and storylines, including her role as Spinneret, where she gains powers similar to Spider-Man.

Cultural Reception

Mary Jane Watson has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often regarded as one of the most iconic female characters in comic book history.

Character Details

Real Name:
Mary Jane Watson
Aliases:
Spinneret, MJ
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Spider-Man, The Avengers, Spider-Verse
Abilities:
Enhanced agility, Wall-crawling, Web-slinging
Equipment:
Web-shooters, Spider-suit
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
red
Results: 3 Issues Found

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Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #1

Key Facts

Debut of Mary Jane's superhero suit that allows her to tap into Spider-Man's powers

In the next issue, she chooses 'Spinneret' as her hero identity

1st cover appearance of Annie Parker as Spiderling and Mary Jane as Spinneret

Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #2

Key Facts

Origin of Mary Jane Watson as Spinneret and first time she uses the alter ego

Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #13
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher featuring Spinneret