Spider-Man 2099

Spider-Man 2099 is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by Peter David and Rick Leonardi in 1992 for the Marvel 2099 comic book line, which was set in a dystopian future of the Marvel Universe. The character's real name is Miguel O'Hara, a brilliant geneticist living in the year 2099 who attempts to recreate the abilities of the original Spider-Man and becomes a new Spider-Man in the process.

Publication History

Spider-Man 2099 first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #365 in August 1992, before receiving his own series, Spider-Man 2099, which ran for 46 issues from 1992 to 1996. The character has since appeared in various other comic book series, video games, and animated television series.

Character Biography

Miguel O'Hara is a geneticist working for the megacorporation Alchemax in the year 2099. After a failed attempt to quit his job, he is subjected to a genetic experiment that accidentally rewrites half of his DNA with a spider's genetic code. This grants him spider-like abilities, including enhanced strength, agility, and the ability to cling to walls. Unlike the original Spider-Man, Miguel has retractable talons on his fingers and toes, and he can produce organic webbing from spinnerets in his forearms.

Powers and Abilities

Spider-Man 2099 possesses several superhuman abilities derived from the genetic experiment that altered his DNA:

• Superhuman Strength: Miguel has enhanced strength, allowing him to lift approximately 10 tons.
• Superhuman Agility: His agility, balance, and bodily coordination are enhanced to levels far beyond those of a normal human.
• Wall-Crawling: He can cling to most surfaces using the talons on his fingers and toes.
• Organic Webbing: Miguel can produce organic webbing from spinnerets located in his forearms.
• Accelerated Healing: He has a faster healing rate than a normal human.
• Enhanced Vision: His vision is enhanced, allowing him to see in the dark and at great distances.

Supporting Characters

Spider-Man 2099's supporting cast includes:

• Dana D'Angelo: Miguel's girlfriend and later fiancée.
• Tyler Stone: The head of Alchemax and Miguel's biological father.
• Gabriel O'Hara: Miguel's younger brother.
• Kron Stone: The Venom of 2099 and Miguel's half-brother.

Enemies

Spider-Man 2099 faces a variety of enemies, including:

• Venom 2099: Kron Stone, who becomes the host for the Venom symbiote.
• The Vulture 2099: A cannibalistic villain who terrorizes the city.
• The Goblin 2099: A new version of the Green Goblin.

In Other Media

Spider-Man 2099 has appeared in various other media, including:

• Video Games: He is a playable character in games such as Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions and Spider-Man: Edge of Time.
• Animated Series: He has appeared in episodes of Ultimate Spider-Man and Spider-Man.

Legacy

Spider-Man 2099 remains a popular character within the Marvel Universe, known for his unique take on the Spider-Man mythos and his futuristic setting. He has been featured in various comic book crossovers and continues to be a fan-favorite character.

See Also

• Spider-Man
• Marvel 2099
• List of Spider-Man enemies