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Characters : Spider-Woman (Mattie Franklin)

 
 

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Attributes

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 123 lbs

Eyes: Brown

Hair: Brown

Features: Solid Blue and Red costume that mimics Spider-Man's classic design.

Summary

Created By: John Byrne and Rafael Kayanan

Real Name: Martha "Matt" Franklin

Current Aliases: Mattie

Former Aliases: None

Dual Identity: Spider-Man

Current Occupation: High School Student

Former Occupation: None

Citizenship: United States

Legal Status: None

Place of Birth: New York City, New York

Marital Status: Single

Known Relatives: Jeremy Franklin (father) - Note: "Aunt" Marla Madison and "Uncle Jonah" Jameson are not blood relatives

Known Confidants: Jessica Drew (Spider-Woman I), Julia Carpenter (Spider-Woman II), Madame Web

Known Allies: Jessica Drew (Spider-Woman I), Julia Carpenter (Spider-Woman II), Madame Web, Spider-Man

Major Enemies: Charlotte Witter, Flesh and Bones

Usual Bases: None

Former Bases: New York

Current Groups: None

Former Groups: None

Education: Still currently in high school

  

Powers & Paraphenalia

Strength Level: Can lift up to 10 tons.

Powers: Heighten speed, reflexes, stamina and agility,

Abilities: Her abilities include flight, Venom Blasts, to be able to stick to walls, and some precognitive powers that she acquired from Madame Web.

Equipment: Four legs that extend out of her back.

Weapons: Venom Blasts and Psionic webbing that she generates.

Limitations: Just her young age and inexperience would make this fight pretty one sided. She might have a few extra abilities than Spider-Man, but Spider-Man is stronger and has spent a lot longer time honing his abilities.

 
 

Background

Mattie was a 15 year-old, raised by her father after her mother passed away, when she overheard her father talking to Norman Osborn about a ceremony they were planning on taking part in to gain powers. Mattie took her father's place in the ritual called the Gathering of the Five and was granted powers which included flight, super strength, and other various powers similar to that of Spider-Man. With her new found powers she took on the role of Spider-Man during the hero's absence from crime fighting. When Spider-Man finally came back, Mattie took the title of the new Spider-Woman.

Later, Charlotte Witter, a new Spider-Woman created by Doctor Octopus, stole Mattie's powers as well as those of the previous two Spider-Women: (Jessica Drew and Julia Carpenter). With the help of Jessica, Julia and Madame Web, Mattie was able to defeat Witter and gain her powers back. When her powers were returned to her she also received the powers of Jessica and Julia including Jessica's Venom Blasts and Julia's Psionic webbing.

With the blessing of Jessica and Julia Mattie went on to continue the mantle of Spider-Woman. She settled in with her Uncle, none other then J. Jonah Jameson, and began fighting crime in the city.

Jessica's routine was disrupted by her boyfriend who began using Mattie to produce a drug called Mutant Growth Hormone, which, when taken, would give someone mutant powers for a short amount of time. While using her he kept her severely sedated. During one of her drunken stupors Mattie broke into Jessica Jones' apartment but quickly left when Jones confronted her. Doing a little detective work Jones, with the help of Jessica Drew, rescued Mattie and returned her to her uncle.

It is assumed with Jessica Drew now the current Spider-Woman in the New Avengers, Mattie has retired from the super-hero game.

Thanks to the Marvel Database, the Marvel Directory and Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

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The assistance of the Marvel Chronology Project is gratefully acknowledged.

  

 
 

Character Appearances

Oct 1998 App: Spectacular Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #262
  First Cameo Appearance
Nov 1998 App: Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #441
  First Full Appearance
May 1999 App: Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 2) #5
May 1999 App: Peter Parker: Spider-Man (Vol. 2) #5
Jun 1999 App: Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 2) #6
... Here is the Full Appearance List (29 Apps)
 

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