superior spider-man

Introduced in The Superior Spider-Man storyline.

Otto Octavius (Doctor Octopus), close to death, manages to swap bodies with Peter Parker to survive.
Otto is inspired by Peter's dying wish to have a new Spider-Man protect New York, and deems himself the "Superior Spider-Man".

Peter would eventually regain his body, but the popularity of the character and storyline would lead to various alternate realities where Otto remained Spider-Man. He is featured in the Spider-Verse Comics and makes cameo appearances in Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse

Appearances

Comics (2010s)

Marvel Snap (Arachnid Anarchy, November 2025)