10 Insane Alternate Versions Of Spider-Man You Won't Believe Exist

4. Armoured Spider-Man

Spider-Man (Armored) Marvel
Marvel Comics

Fans of the nineties Spider-Man cartoon will be all too aware of this particular incarnation of the wall-crawler, who managed to lead a life of wealth and privilege no typical depiction of Peter Parker has ever managed to come close to.

Situated in a reality where Peter managed to prevent the death of Uncle Ben, this version of Spider-Man does more than just sport an armoured costume; he's rich - like, filthy rich - is a bit of a playboy and, as opposed to the show's typical depiction of the character, is engaged to Gwen Stacy too.

Spider-Carnage Spider-Man the animated series
Disney

The irony here, of course, is that while this particular Spider-Man has it made, he's a bit of a tool. Arrogant, selfish and completely out of touch, the character attempts to wrest control of the Spider-Team assembled by Madame Webb from the original version of Peter Parker, before falling in line and realising just how lucky he truly is compared to his webbed cohorts.

The episode also saw the introduction of Spider-Carnage - a version of Peter Parker who bonds with the Carnage symbiote and embarks on a campaign of villainy against all of reality - which was equally wild in its own, terrifying way.

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