With all the What If? comics and alternate universes explored in Marvel Comics events like House of M or Spider-Verse, there are several versions of Spider-Man web-slinging around the multiverse. There are even plenty of Spider-Men swinging around Marvel's main 616 comic book universe thanks to cloning, mind-swaps, and subsequent radioactive spider bites.

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Thanks to symbiotes and the Enigma Force, Spider-Man has frequently been considered one of the most powerful Marvel heroes ever, but his super strength and Spider-Sense aren't the only things that make him a great hero. The majority of Spider-Men rely on their brains rather than their brawn. Peter Parker is a genius, Miguel O'Hara uses future tech, and plenty of other Spider-Men have put their remarkable intellects to good use.

10 The Enigma Force Enhanced Everything About Spider-Man

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In the main Marvel comic book continuity, Peter Parker only briefly held the Enigma Force, which granted him godlike abilities. In Dan Slott's Spider-Verse comic event, fans met the Peter Parker of Earth-13, the Cosmic Spider-Man who never gave up his cosmic abilities.

Cosmic Spider-Man was one of the most powerful beings in his universe. The Enigma Force enhanced all of his spider-powers, including his Spider-Sense, allowing Cosmic Spidey to sense things on a subatomic level. With enhanced sight and hearing, this Peter Parker was privy to aspects of existence those without the Enigma Force were unaware of.

9 Spider-Man Noir Was An Old-School Detective

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The Peter Parker of Earth-90214 is far from a conventional Spider-Man. In this alternate universe, Peter Parker lives in New York City during the Great Depression in a world heavily inspired by noir, pulp-fiction stories of the 30s and 40s. After his Uncle Ben's death, Peter is bitten by a mystical spider, connecting him to the Spider-God.

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Spider-Man Noir possesses standard spider-powers as well as organic webbing he shoots from his wrists. While he may not be as scientifically gifted as his 616 counterpart, Noir is a skilled detective who uses his intellect to track down mobster villains like Vulture, Chameleon, and the Goblin.

8 Spider-Cyborg Was A Walking Arsenal

Spider-Man becomes a Cyborg in another universe

During the "Revenge of the Sinister Six" comic storyline, Spider-Man received some cybernetic upgrades including a red eye-piece, utility belt, and metallic arm. Years later, a cyborg version of Spider-Man appeared during the Spider-Verse event. Arriving from Earth-2818, he sported a similar design to Peter's cybernetic look from the 90s.

This "Spider-Cyborg" was extremely powerful. Not only did he have all of Spider-Man's spider-powers, but he also sported a sonic cannon and an advanced, malleable, robotic body. Spider-Cyborg was a hybrid between Spidey and DC Comics' Cyborg. Given his capabilities, he most likely possessed in-depth knowledge of technology.

7 Ben Reilly Was Everything Peter Parker Was

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Peter Parker has often been called a super genius whose intelligence rivals that of Mister Fantastic and Iron Man. Peter invents web-shooters which became one of the most iconic tools/weapons in comics. In Amazing Spider-Man #149, the Jackal creates Ben Reilly, a clone of Spider-Man who possesses all his powers and memories.

Ben Reilly is pretty much Peter Parker. Their lives diverged after their first meeting, but Ben went on to become a professor in Salt Lake City before returning to New York as the Scarlet Spider. Ben also invented Impact Webbing, projectile webbing that instantly trapped its victims, something Peter had never thought of.

6 Insomniac's Spider-Man Built Impressive Gadgets

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Marvel's Spider-Man was a massive success when it released on the PS4 in 2018, followed the by the equally successful Miles Morales game two years later. Many fans have called Insomniac's Peter Parker one of the best interpretations of the character. Insomniac's Peter is similar to the Peter Parker from the comics. He's likable, compassionate, and extremely intelligent.

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Where comic book Peter mostly sticks with standard web-shooters, Insomniac's Peter develops an array of web-related gadgets such as Web-Bombs, Electric Webbing, Impact Webbing, and Anti-Magnetic Inverters. Some of these tools even impress the Superior Spider-Man during Spider-Geddon.

5 Aaron Aikman Enhanced His Powers With An Armored Suit

Aaron Aikman builds armor to become The Spider-Man

Aaron Aikman is a genius and expert in many domains. A scientist who specializes in insects and arachnids, he builds an advanced suit of armor that augments the spider-powers he received after volunteering to undergo spider-related experiments. Alone, Aikman is nowhere near as powerful as Peter Parker, but thanks to his armor, his spider-powers are enhanced.

Aikman first debuted as The Spider-Man in Edge of Spider-Verse #3. The Spider-Verse event introduced hundreds of Spider-People to the Marvel multiverse and Aikman's armor possessed one of the most striking and distinct designs.

4 Miguel O'Hara Uses Technology From 2099

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Spider-Man 2099 is the perfect book for readers who want to get into Spider-Man comics, but don't want to get bogged down by decades of continuity. A new character created in 1992, Miguel O'Hara lives in the year 2099 and operates as the Spider-Man of the future. He possesses spider-powers similar to Peter's and is a genius.

Miguel is an expert geneticist who has the advantage of adding future tech to his arsenal. During the events of Spider-Geddon, Miguel helps rebuild Leopardon, the giant robot piloted by Takuya Yamashiro, the Spider-Man from Japan.

3 Norman Osborn Became The Spider-Man Of Earth-44145

Norman Osborn as Spider-Man from Spider-Geddon

As hard as it is to believe, an alternate version of Norman Osborn from another universe actually becomes Spider-Man. Debuting in Edge of Spider-Geddon #4, Norman Osborn from Earth-44145 gains spider-powers and immediately works to acquire even more. Osborn is one of Spidey's smartest, most dangerous foes in the 616 universe, and this Osborn proves to be just as intelligent and cunning.

Constructing his own Cosmic Cube, Norman accesses the Web of Life and Death. "Spider-Osborn" battles the Superior Spider-Man following the events of Spider-Geddon and is ultimately sent back to his own universe. Given Osborn's track record of holding grudges, it's safe to assume readers haven't seen the last of him.

2 Otto Octavius Used His Intellect To Become A Superior Spider-Man

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As Doctor Octopus, Otto Octavius became one of the greatest minds on the planet. He used his incredible intellect for evil, attempting to take over the world or annihilate it with nuclear weapons. On one major occasion, his intellect got the better of Peter, and he successfully swapped bodies with Spider-Man.

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Otto wanted to prove he could be a superior Spider-Man, so he developed a company under Parker's name and upgraded Spider-Man's arsenal, arming his followers with weapons and advanced spider-themed vehicles. Otto was also instrumental in developing devices that allowed Spider-People to traverse the multiverse during the Spider-Verse and Spider-Geddon comic events.

1 Peter Parker's Genius Level Intellect Made Him A Better Hero

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The original Peter Parker has showcased his intellect time and time again. During Stan Lee and Steve Ditko's original run on Amazing Spider-Man, Peter often uses his brain to defeat his classic foes, rather than his brawn. He develops a nullifier to ground the Vulture and builds a rubber suit to counter Electro's powers.

In modern comics, Peter maintained Parker Industries, a global tech company that developed new gadgets and vehicles for Spider-Man. His greatest invention was his first: the web-shooters. As a high schooler, Peter developed technology that would aid him in crime-fighting and create an iconic method of travel.

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