Mattie Franklin

Mattie Franklin
Spider-Woman
Spider-Woman from Spider-Woman #18 (December 2000).
Art by Bart Sears.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceAs Martha "Mattie" Franklin:
In shadow: The Spectacular Spider-Man #262
(October 1998)
Full appearance:
The Amazing Spider-Man #441
(November 1998)
As Spider-Woman:
The Amazing Spider-Man #5
(May 1999)
Created by
In-story information
Alter egoMartha "Mattie" Franklin
SpeciesHuman mutate
Team affiliationsNew U Technologies
Loners
Notable aliasesSpider-Woman
Abilities
  • Superhuman strength, speed, agility, stamina and reflexes
  • Psionic spider legs and webbing
  • Ability to cling to solid surfaces
  • Precognitive "Spider Sense"
  • Flight at subsonic speeds
  • Bio-electricity projection
  • Mild telepathy

Martha "Mattie" Franklin is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer John Byrne and artist Rafael Kayanan, Mattie Franklin first appeared in The Spectacular Spider-Man #262 (October 1998).[1] She is the niece of the Daily Bugle publisher J. Jonah Jameson.[2] She gained various superpowers after participating in a ceremony to give Norman Osborn wizard powers.[3] Her admiration for Peter Parker / Spider-Man inspired her to become a superhero when he disappeared.[4] Mattie Franklin is the third character who adopted the Spider-Woman codename.[5]

Mattie Franklin / Spider-Woman made her cinematic debut in Sony's Spider-Man Universe film Madame Web (2024) and is portrayed by Celeste O'Connor.

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  2. ^ Iacobucci, Jordan (February 14, 2024). "Madame Web Cast And Character Guide". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  3. ^ Jennings, Collier (February 12, 2024). "Who Are the Spider-Women in 'Madame Web'?". Collider. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  4. ^ Mysogland, Gregory (February 13, 2024). "Who Are the Spider-Women in Marvel Comics?". Collider. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  5. ^ Noronha, Remus (February 15, 2024). "Marvel Originally Created Spider-Woman for This Surprising Reason". Collider. Retrieved 2024-04-10.