Spider-Man and the many makeovers of the web-slinger

Comic books have featured more than 100 Spideys; here are some of the best

Last updated: December 26, 2018 | 09:58

George Gene Gustines, New York Times News Service

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"Mangaverse: Spider-Man," one iteration of Spider-Man in Marvel's comics.

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The new animated movie ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ introduces men and women who have taken on the mantle of the arachnid and the credo “with great power there must also come — great responsibility!”

Given how successful ‘Spider-Verse’ is already — a Golden Globe nomination for best animated picture, unbridled enthusiasm on Rotten Tomatoes, a new appreciation of Spider-Ham — plans for turning it into a franchise were inevitable.

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In an image provided by Marvel Entertainment, "Spider-Man: India," one iteration of Spider-Man in Marvel's comics. With more than 100 options in the comic books, one fan suggests the best ones for the newly announced sequel for "Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse." (Marvel Entertainment via The New York Times) -- NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY SPIDEY FRANCHISE BY GEORGE GENE GUSTINES FOR DEC. 23, 2018. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. --

In an image provided by Marvel Entertainment, "Silk," one iteration of Spider-Man in Marvel's comics. With more than 100 options in the comic books, one fan suggests the best ones for the newly announced sequel for "Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse." (Marvel Entertainment via The New York Times) -- NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY SPIDEY FRANCHISE BY GEORGE GENE GUSTINES FOR DEC. 23, 2018. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. --

Two Spider-Men and a Spider-Gwen must team up to save their universes from being destroyed in "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse." MUST CREDIT: Sony Pictures Animation

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