miguel o’hara was a young genetics genius employed at mega corporation alchemax, in the future city of nueva york of the year 2099 (a future universe where all superheroes got wiped out). he became spider-man when one of his experiments to replicate the powers of spider-man is used against him, his dna is rewritten and became fifty percent spider.
essential reading:
spider-man 2099 (1992), #1-10
spider-man 2099, #11-14
spider-man 2099 annual, #1
2099 unlimited #1-3 *
spider-man 2099, #15
ravage 2099, #15 *
x-men 2099, #5 *
doom 2099 (1993), #14 *
punisher 2099 (1993), #13 *
spider-man 2099, #16-22
spider-man 2099, #23-33
2099 unlimited #8 *
ghost rider 2099 #7 *
spider-man 2099, #34-38
spider-man 2099 special #1
spider-man 2099 meets spider-man #1
2099 unlimited #9-10 *
spider-man 2099, #39-46 *
2099: world of tomorrow (1996), #1-8 *
2099: manifest destiny *
* in early 1996, editor joey cavalieri was fired. it led to the cancellation of the 2099 titles. for spider-man 2099′s case, peter david (creator and writer) chose to resign in solidarity with his editor, finishing his run with issue #44. the last two issues of spider-man 2099 were done without his input and the series ended with issue #46.
* cross-overs are optional reading, they’re grouped together with the original spider-man 2099 issues because it’s part of their collection.
non-essential reading (crossovers):
fantastic four 2099 (1996), #4, #6, #8
captain marvel (2000) #27-30
exiles (2001-2008), #72 *
exiles #75-99
exiles annual #1
timestorm 2009-2099 (2009), #1–4 *
* exiles!miguel is a variant (not the same from his 1992 run), he’s from earth-6375 here.
* timestorm!miguel is a variant, he’s from earth-96099 here.
semi-essential reading (main marvel universe):
superior spider-man (2013), #17-21
superior spider-man #22-26
superior spider-man annual #1
superior spider-man #27-31
superior spider-man annual #2
essential reading (spider-verse event):
spider-man 2099 (2014) #1-5
amazing spider-man (2014) #1
amazing spider-man (2014) #9-15
spider-man 2099 (2014), #6-12
spider-man 2099 (2015), #1-5
spider-man 2099 (2015), #6-10
spider-man 2099 (2015), #11-16
spider-man 2099 (2015), #17-21
spider-man 2099 (2015), #22-25
spider-man 2099 meets spider-man (1995)
amazing spider-man (2018), #32-36
semi-essential reading (back to 2099):
spider-man 2099 (2019)
spider-man 2099: exodus alpha (2022)
spider-man 2099: exodus #1-5
spider-man 2099: exodus omega
spider-man 2099: dark genesis #1-5
other media:
spider-man: shattered dimensions (2010, video game)
spider-man: edge of time (2011, video game)
ultimate spider-man, the spider-verse: part 1 (2015, animated series)
spider-man: into the spider-verse (2018, film)
spider-man: across the spider-verse (2023, film)
this reading guide will be updated should any upcoming projects arise!
Is it in your opinion that Peter would be able to manage suddenly coming into tens of millions of dollars?
We've actually seen exactly what happens when he comes into tens of millions of dollars (and his own company) post-Superior Spider-Man. And let’s just say it did not end well--
("Now, let's tear it down!" Amazing Spider-Man #31 (2015))
Truly, the man did not last more than a couple months, in-universe, before force-ejecting from the entire enterprise, super-villain plot notwithstanding. Even without Otto forcing his hand Peter was routinely giving his money away or using exorbitant amounts for the benefit of his family and friends. His philanthropic work with the Uncle Ben Foundation. Helping out May, Flash, and Carlie. Generally, giving his money away at any opportunity. He bought the Baxter Building for Johnny!
("Everyone was trying to buy this place...and I outbid 'em all..." Amazing Spider-Man #3 (2015))
Peter during Parker Industries didn’t “manage” this money at all. He spent and spent and the only reason he didn’t eventually run out was because his corporation imploded first.
So, I think the easiest answer is if he suddenly came into a lot of money, like for example, if he won the lottery, he would not so much manage the money but just use it until it ran dry and then find a gig to pay next month’s rent.
Now, Parker Industries is a pretty on the nose example so if we disregard that run I still think it's clear that Peter would manage a million dollars just as well as he would ten dollars and that is to say quickly and/or probably for the benefit of someone else. Peter genuinely just does not care about having money just to acquire wealth.
(“I don’t value it.” Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #10 (2019) I personally think this is a clunky panel because it’s telling us instead of actually showing us he doesn’t value money but alas it suits my purposes for this post.)
This is obviously not to say he doesn't know the value of money or that he is oblivious to the fact that he needs money for rent or that having money makes life easier. Most of his struggles come from a lack of money. But he doesn’t view money in the long term, he’s not thinking of it as a potential investment but merely a tool to solve immediate problems. Even when he comes into a bit of surprise money he needs it all just to cover bills (Thanks Robbie!)--
(“I have [a savings plan]?! You mean when Robbie made me sign all those forms last year?... That’s just enough for my back rent and a pizza!” Spectacular Spider-Man #126)
Peter and his relationship with money is established early as core to his character and in connection with his economic status. When you are poor any money you earn is for immediate necessities, not something to be saved and managed.
("Without Uncle Ben, we've no money to pay our bills." Amazing Spider-Man #1)
He just needs to make enough to pay rent, for May's medical bills, for food. Maybe he wants to get something nice for May or Betty, Gwen, or MJ. Later on, his money worries are in relation to being able to support a wife (this occurs with both Gwen and MJ). But it's all short-term and a means to an end. Past the immediate obstacle where the money is needed, he doesn't care about money at all.
His very first superhero team-up was less of a team-up and more of Peter thinking he could make money by joining the Fantastic Four!
("There's the way I can make some money--by joining the Fantastic Four!" Amazing Spider-Man #1)
I’ve been using multiple panels from Amazing Spider-Man #1 so far because I think it’s important in showing how ingrained Peter’s overall views on money are to the character. This is his second appearance ever (after Amazing Fantasy #15) and not only is his socio-economic class crystal clear but so is how he handles and thinks about money.
Canonically, almost every time Peter does come into a little extra money he gives it away. This is also a pretty consistent trait of his. He's just not one to keep extra cash around unless he's specifically saving for something. Why would he hoard money when he can help someone he loves or give it to a New Yorker who needs it more than him at that moment.
(...other people need it more than me, right?)
Further, he doesn’t view Spider-Man as something that holds monetary value.
(Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1(2019))
And he knows how important money is for the average person--
(“If that money isn’t recovered, what happens to relief payments this month?”)
And--let’s be clear here--Peter could very easily make all the money he wants. He could easily make loads of money. Whether it be because he is a certified genius. Or because he has superpowers and could employ them in a variety of different ways to get money...and he knows this.
("If money's a problem, then I'll just get money." Amazing Spider-Man #542)
(“I can go anywhere! No one, nothing can stop me! Any amount of money could be mine...” Amazing Spider-Man #1 (ASM #1 really doing the most work in hammering home so many core character traits huh!))
But, Peter is just not a character who aspires to be wealthy. He wants to be comfortable. He wants an apartment with a tiny skylight so he can easily sneak out and be Spider-Man. He wants enough money to take care of the people he loves. But that's it.
In fact, the jobs that have made him money usually become a problem because they get in the way of him being Spider-Man. He values being Spider-Man over making a name for himself, finishing grad school, making big science lab money, etc., etc. or he wouldn’t be dropping these pathways to a better economic status. He's had many well-paying science jobs throughout canon and he doesn't keep them because he eventually stops showing up. He's a flake who at the end of the day doesn't value that work or that money more than being Spider-Man and helping people Grad school meant so little to him at one point that he full-on dropped out, in part, because he thought he needed to make money to pay for Felicia's medical bills--
(“I might not have quit school to devote more time to making a living...OH WELL...”)
Pulling back a bit we also have to look at Peter and his purpose as a fictional character that requires thought and consistent theme-work. A Peter who acquires wealth. Who hoards such a valuable resource is kind of antithetical to his whole deal. Arguably, his most well-known villain is Norman Osborn the literal embodiment of what an evil man with lots of money and no responsibility can do. So, it really doesn’t make for a character like Peter so rooted in the lower class, so known for helping the ones who truly need him for him in his civilian life to be a well-off guy. Spider-Man is THE street-level hero dealing with street-level crime. At his best he is stopping muggings, beating up unfair landlords, or wealthy people taking advantage of the unfortunate. He's a man of the people and doesn't like when people misuse power and what gives people power more than money?
("...I had the most money!" "Oh, give it a rest." Spectacular Spider-Man #145)
Wrapping this up, I also think a big reason Peter never feels so beholden to money is because he knows how self-sufficient he is. He invents his own webbing, web-shooters, is shown to be extremely handy, and is a genius. Why should he care about money beyond his basic needs? He can figure things out as the situation calls for it even if all he has is $23.50 in his bank account :p
The story takes place from (in Miles’ and Peter B’s timelines) 2018 to 2023. Here we have the various Spiders in the cluster, along with their ages during this time and their primary base of operation.
(Mild spoilers for the story!)
Miles Morales/Spider-Man (1610): 14-19, Brooklyn
Peter B. Parker/Spider-Man (616): 38-43, Queens
Gwen Stacy/Spider-Woman (67): 15-20, Queens
Peter Benjamin Parker/Spider-Man (90214): 19-24, Manhattan
Combat gear Orphan obliterator (+4 adamantine flaming anarchic longsword ), Pig launcher (+2 heavy crossbow of speed), 20+1 Arrows of flaming explosion, Axe of peace (+5 adamantine defensive greataxe combined with shatterspike powers), 4 Mithral daggers (for wreath of blades), Mithral full plate+5 of speed, Ring of protection+5, Amulet of natural armor+4, Ring of mind shielding, Cloak of resistance+4, Luckstone, Belt of physical perfection+6, Headband of mental superiority+4 (knowledge the planes), Daredevil boots, 2 Doses of granite and diamond dust (for stoneskin), Tome of leadership and influence+5 (used), Manual of gainful exercise+3 (used), 2 Potions of cure critical wounds, Finely decorated leather pig mask worth 300gp, Royal outfit, Bloodrager kit, Commemoratory hoe with golden decorations and the inscription”Potato king” (functions as a MWK earth breaker), 69gp.
Challenge rating modifiers +3 (advanced template, 32 Point buy, PC equipment).
Background: Technoblade, the myth, the legend. The blood god, the lord of battle, destroyer of governments, the potato king, hottest elbow holder, drop-kicker of orphans, de facto leader of the syndicate, the nightmare of L’Manberg, master of the trade... the blade. Techno is a man with many faces and holds cunning, power, riches and a charismatic personality; a combination of gifts and skills that makes him the strongest of allies and the most terrifying of opponents. He has fought many, won a lot and lost other things. He grieves the loss of his friend Ranboo and it is certain that if left unchecked he might perform drastic actions to bring him back. The mighty one had his fair share of weird situations, nonetheless, Techno took the road to find a way to resurrect his companion. While in the snowy lands meditating on the future a voice echoed in the distance with a simple promise: “Complete my challenge and i will bestow you a wish. A wish bound only by your imagination.” His thoughts running toward his deceased friend, Techno walked in the snowy winds and reached a strange unknown land completely different from the one he knew and found himself transfigured along with his equipment. “Come find me, i will be waiting for your arrival, strong one.” Echoed the voice. Techno uttered but a single sentence: “Did.. did i just got scammed? EH?”
NOTE: the image does NOT belong to me it was downloaded from this artist profile i own nothing and it is used ONLY for entertaining purposes.
So i did it. It was an interesting process of creation. I dedicate this character sheet in honor of the one i admire and had the hottest elbows I have ever heard on youtube(also the weirdest flex). I will produce his version in other formats (D&D surely). But first i would like to express my intention: I would like to do the same for all the other members of the Dream SMP. Feel free to comment and suggest the next character, and if you liked it... share this to your friends. And of course, feel free to use this “attempt to recreate greatness” for a campaign if you like. Also, if you see some mistakes or something missing, let me know. Also also and ALSO: i am still repeating myself but the image used above is not mine. It was made by an amazing artist on Twitter(check the link). I am not that good at drawing but if i had left this “memorial” empty it would have left a sour taste in my mouth. I hope i do not get in trouble for this and that you appreciate my desire to honor a magnificent character.
Guionistas: Dan Slott y Christos N. Gage
Dibujante: Giuseppe Camuncoli
Publicación original: Superior Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #31 (2014)
— Green Goblin: ¡Yyyy aquí está por fin! El héroe de nuestro pequeño drama. ¡Justo a tiempo para el emocionante clímax! Pero, espera… ¡Con un giro! El “héroe” no es tal. De hecho, nunca lo ha sido. Por favor Otto, te estás poniendo en ridículo con esta farsa. Vale que nunca estuviste a mi altura, pero ser un villano te pegaba. Salvar a esa jovencita es el último logro que te queda como Spider-Man. ¡Cuando haga bum, no te quedará nada! ¡Ja, ja, ja, ja!
— Spider-Man: Salvo la dignidad de saber que nunca he llevado bolso.
— Green Goblin: Eres tú.
— Spider-Man: El único e inimitable.
Thoughts on the Superior Spider-Man Returns (2023) series announcement :
First of all, omg this cover 😩🫠😍. It’s so good to see the Superior V1 suit after so long and it’s better thanks to Superior’s OG artist Ryan Stegman coming back to work on the series. (Now I just need Humberto Ramos to do interiors and covers as well and I will be over the moon).
Second, apparently we’re getting an untold Superior story from 2013 that may or may not take place in 2023???
I’m going to wait until SDCC for Dan to fully explain what he means by this but I’m preparing myself for nothing too crazy to happen with this book. Sure it’s the 10 year anniversary but considering what Marvel has been doing with Doc Ock’s character for the past half a decade has left me with little to no energy to be overly optimistic.I’ve seen some people theorize that it’s someone new under the mask but that wouldn’t make sense since the marketing has said Otto is coming back as Superior. Unless they pull a mantle switch 4-5 issues in, which I wouldn’t be too upset about as long as Otto gets to be a mentor and the switch is earned.
Overall, I’m just so happy that we got new info about this book a month after its announcement! October can’t come soon enough! (And yes it’s been over a month so I have no idea why Marvel wrote it’s been a week)
Bonus:
Dan just posted on Twitter that Amazing Spider-Man #31 in August will have two short stories that set up Superior #1 AND Spider-Boy #1. I don’t know about you, but I’m definitely picking this issue up now!