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Who Is Madame Web? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Madame Web (Marvel): Madame web is a mutant with precognitive powers. She retains her powers after M-Day. Madame Web also is the one who reminds Peter Parker who he is whe

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Madame Web is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Cassandra Webb, with over 150 comic issue appearances. Madame web is a mutant with precognitive powers. She retains her powers after M-Day. Madame Web also is the one who reminds Peter Parker who he is when he starts to think about not being Spider-man. Was played by Stan Lee's wife Joan in the 90s cartoon.

Who is Madame Web?

Origin Born in Salem, Oregon, Cassandra Webb is a paraplegic and is blind after being struck with myasthenia gravis, a disease that erodes the nervous system. She was connected to a life support system made by her husband. She knows Spider-Man's secret identity and helps him occasionally. She is the grandmother of the fourth Spider-Woman, Charlotte Witter . Major Story Arcs Meeting Spider-Man Madame Web contacted the superhero known as Spider-Man and became somewhat of a mentor to Peter Parker ( Spider-Man ). She sent him on courses that would send him through many mental and physical challenges, but always managed to get out of it a better man. She is also found several times telling him that there is coming a time were he will be the only hope for human kind. When that time comes Madame Web introduces Spider-Man to a galactic entity known as Mr.

Key facts

Madame Web is of human origin and first appeared in "The Prophecy of Madame Web!". The character is published by Marvel. With 150 recorded issue appearances, Madame Web ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Madame Web?

Madame web is a mutant with precognitive powers. She retains her powers after M-Day. Madame Web also is the one who reminds Peter Parker who he is when he starts to think about not being Spider-man. Was played by Stan Lee's wife Joan in the 90s cartoon.

What is Madame Web's real name?

Madame Web's real identity is Cassandra Webb.

When did Madame Web first appear?

Madame Web first appeared in "The Prophecy of Madame Web!".

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