As a domain expert in comic book lore, I can provide you with an overview of Spider Woman, a character that has appeared in various forms across different comic book universes. There are multiple versions of Spider Woman, but I will focus on two of the most well-known: Jessica Drew and Mattie Franklin.
Jessica Drew is the original Spider-Woman, created by Archie Goodwin and Marie Severin. She first appeared in "Marvel Spotlight" #32 in 1977. Jessica's powers are derived from a scientific experiment that was intended to cure her of a rare blood disease. The experiment involved injecting her with a combination of
spider venom and a radioactive isotope. Instead of curing her illness, it granted her a set of powers similar to those of Spider-Man:
1. Superhuman Strength: Jessica can lift and press several times her own body weight.
2. Agility: She has enhanced agility and balance.
3. Wall-Crawling: She can cling to and crawl on vertical surfaces.
4. Spider-Sense: A heightened sense of danger that alerts her to imminent threats.
5. Biochemical Pheromones: Jessica can emit pheromones that can incapacitate her enemies or make them susceptible to her suggestions.
Mattie Franklin, on the other hand, is a more recent character who took on the mantle of Spider-Woman. She was created by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz and first appeared in "The Amazing Spider-Man" #187 in 1987. Mattie's powers are not the result of a scientific experiment but rather a
genetic accident. She was bitten by a radioactive spider, similar to Spider-Man's origin story, which granted her powers that include:
1. Superhuman Strength: Like Jessica, Mattie has enhanced strength.
2. Agility: She also possesses superior agility.
3. Wall-Crawling: She can adhere to and move across surfaces in a spider-like fashion.
4. Spider-Sense: She has a sense of danger that warns her of threats.
Both versions of Spider Woman have had their own adventures and have been members of various superhero teams, with Jessica Drew being a prominent member of the Avengers.
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