Spider-Man version · Earth-616 comics
Peter Parker in the alien costume
Peter wearing the symbiote that later became Venom, before he learned it was alive.
Marvel Comics, Earth-616. The symbiote-costume era, 1984-85 (Secret Wars #8 onward).
Against the 49 opponents on this site, Black-suit Peter is favored in 32 fights, a toss-up in 6, the underdog in 6 and a long shot in 5. Against the whole original Sinister Six at once: 19%. Against all six one after another: 9%. Overall, this version is rated +5 points against classic Peter Parker.
About this Spider-Man
Peter found the black costume on an alien world in Secret Wars #8 (1984) and wore it home in Amazing Spider-Man #252. It made webbing on its own and changed shape at a thought, but it was a living symbiote trying to bond with him for good. He drove it off with church bells in Web of Spider-Man #1 (1985), and it later became Venom. The suit was central to Spider-Man 3 (2007) and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (2023).
Fight rules: both fighters at their peak, no preparation, no allies, only their own powers and personal gear. A win is a knockout, a restraint they can't escape, or a forced surrender. The percentages are fan estimates, not official information.
Powers
Peter's powers boosted by the symbiote: more strength and stamina, unlimited organic webbing, a costume that reshapes into street clothes on command, and tendrils.
Gear
None needed. The costume makes its own webbing.
Signature feats
Brought home from Battleworld (Secret Wars #8, 1984) and worn through a year of Spider-Man stories.
Weaknesses
Fire and loud sound hurt the symbiote. It acts on its own, pushes Peter toward aggression, and tires him out by moving his body while he sleeps.
Fighting style
Peter's style with more power and less restraint.
Power set
- Symbiote strength7/10
More strength and stamina than Peter alone.
- Spider-sense9/10
Warns of danger a split second before it arrives, from any direction.
- Unlimited organic webbing8/10
The suit makes its own webbing.
- Shapeshifting suit6/10
Reshapes into clothes on command and lashes out with tendrils.
Stats
Odds against every opponent
Black-suit Peter's chance of winning each one-on-one fight. Each name links to the full matchup.
| Opponent | Spidey wins | Bar | Outcome | Matchup modifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor Octopus Original Sinister Six | 60% | Favored | ||
| Vulture Original Sinister Six | 87% | Favored | ||
| Electro Original Sinister Six | 60% | Favored | ||
| Kraven the Hunter Original Sinister Six | 60% | Favored | ||
| Mysterio Original Sinister Six | 79% | Favored | ||
| Sandman Original Sinister Six | 62% | Favored | +2: The symbiote's stamina keeps him going in long fights against very tough opponents. | |
| Green Goblin Spider-Man rogue | 65% | Favored | ||
| Hobgoblin Spider-Man rogue | 69% | Favored | ||
| Venom Spider-Man rogue | 47% | Toss-up | +2: The symbiote's stamina keeps him going in long fights against very tough opponents. | |
| Carnage Spider-Man rogue | 36% | Underdog | +2: The symbiote's stamina keeps him going in long fights against very tough opponents. | |
| Kingpin Spider-Man rogue | 83% | Favored | ||
| Lizard Spider-Man rogue | 65% | Favored | ||
| Rhino Spider-Man rogue | 76% | Favored | +2: The symbiote's stamina keeps him going in long fights against very tough opponents. | |
| Scorpion Spider-Man rogue | 74% | Favored | ||
| Shocker Spider-Man rogue | 87% | Favored | ||
| Chameleon Spider-Man rogue | 92% | Favored | ||
| Mister Negative Spider-Man rogue | 69% | Favored | ||
| Morbius Spider-Man rogue | 74% | Favored | ||
| Morlun Spider-Man rogue | 19% | Underdog | +2: The symbiote's stamina keeps him going in long fights against very tough opponents. | |
| Black Cat Spider-Man rogue | 92% | Favored | ||
| Tombstone Spider-Man rogue | 83% | Favored | ||
| Boomerang Spider-Man rogue | 96% | Favored | ||
| The Spot Spider-Man rogue | 60% | Favored | ||
| Jackal Spider-Man rogue | 83% | Favored | ||
| Hydro-Man Spider-Man rogue | 76% | Favored | +2: The symbiote's stamina keeps him going in long fights against very tough opponents. | |
| Beetle Spider-Man rogue | 87% | Favored | ||
| Prowler Spider-Man rogue | 96% | Favored | ||
| Kindred Spider-Man rogue | 31% | Underdog | +2: The symbiote's stamina keeps him going in long fights against very tough opponents. | |
| Hammerhead Spider-Man rogue | 83% | Favored | ||
| Tarantula Spider-Man rogue | 83% | Favored | ||
| Doctor Doom Marvel villain | 10% | Long shot | +2: The symbiote's stamina keeps him going in long fights against very tough opponents. | |
| God Emperor Doom Marvel villain | 1% | Long shot | +2: The symbiote's stamina keeps him going in long fights against very tough opponents. | |
| Thanos Marvel villain | 1% | Long shot | +2: The symbiote's stamina keeps him going in long fights against very tough opponents. | |
| Magneto Marvel villain | 20% | Underdog | +3: Organic webbing: there are no steel web-shooters for a magnetic opponent to seize. | |
| Loki Marvel villain | 18% | Underdog | ||
| Red Skull Marvel villain | 79% | Favored | ||
| Juggernaut Marvel villain | 42% | Toss-up | +2: The symbiote's stamina keeps him going in long fights against very tough opponents. | |
| Mephisto Marvel villain | 2% | Long shot | −10: Fire and sound are the symbiote's weaknesses.; +2: The symbiote's stamina keeps him going in long fights against very tough opponents. | |
| Bullseye Marvel villain | 69% | Favored | ||
| Taskmaster Marvel villain | 60% | Favored | ||
| Ultron Marvel villain | 15% | Underdog | +2: The symbiote's stamina keeps him going in long fights against very tough opponents. | |
| Captain America Hero | 60% | Favored | ||
| Iron Man Hero | 42% | Toss-up | +2: The symbiote's stamina keeps him going in long fights against very tough opponents. | |
| Wolverine Hero | 52% | Toss-up | +2: The symbiote's stamina keeps him going in long fights against very tough opponents. | |
| Daredevil Hero | 79% | Favored | ||
| Deadpool Hero | 52% | Toss-up | +2: The symbiote's stamina keeps him going in long fights against very tough opponents. | |
| Punisher Hero | 83% | Favored | ||
| Hulk Hero | 5% | Long shot | +2: The symbiote's stamina keeps him going in long fights against very tough opponents. | |
| Black Panther Hero | 45% | Toss-up |
Matchup modifiers
Adjustments on top of the overall rating, in points (25 points is about the gap between a 50% and a 73% fight).
- +3 against metal-armored foes. Organic webbing: there are no steel web-shooters for a magnetic opponent to seize.
- −10 against fire users or sound users. Fire and sound are the symbiote's weaknesses.
- +2 against durability at least 8. The symbiote's stamina keeps him going in long fights against very tough opponents.
Other Spider-Men
- Peter ParkerEarth-616 comics
- Miles MoralesEarth-616 comics
- Ben ReillyEarth-616 comics
- Superior Spider-ManEarth-616 comics
- Iron Spider PeterEarth-616 comics
- Cosmic Spider-ManEarth-616 comics
- Spider-WomanEarth-616 comics
- SilkEarth-616 comics
- Ultimate PeterAlternate comics
- Ultimate Peter (2024)Alternate comics
- Spider-GwenAlternate comics
- Spider-Man 2099Alternate comics
- Spider-Man NoirAlternate comics
- Spider-HamAlternate comics
- Spider-PunkAlternate comics
- Maguire's PeterFilm
- Garfield's PeterFilm
- Holland's PeterFilm
- Spider-Verse MilesFilm
- Spider-Verse GwenFilm
- Peter B. ParkerFilm
- 1994 animated PeterTV and animation
- Spectacular PeterTV and animation
- Insomniac PeterVideo games
- Insomniac MilesVideo games