The Surprising Origin of Spider-Man 2099 - Everything You Need to Know!

Dive into the future of the Marvel Universe as we explore the surprising origin of Spider-Man 2099! In this video, we'll unpack everything you need to know about Miguel O'Hara and how he became the Spider-Man of the future. From his work at Alchemax to the accident that gave him his powers, we cover it all. We've also got some reading recommendations for new Spider-Man 2099 readers too!
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[@elijahdubois7902]

Bro, Oscar Isaac did a great job voicing Spider-Man 2099.

[@ezekielchristiannnn]

Facts! Bro is a menace

[@eothawne7833]

Absolutely.

[@kaleopodcasts3370]

Duh, it’s Oscar Isaac.

[@zolod.uchiha5102]

That’s crazy this whole time I ain’t know he was voicing him

[@jaydenreyes6870]

Agreed

[@Artteza]

The movie only subtly showed that miguel didnt have spider sense. Gwen was able to distract him and let him get sneak attacked by the vulture and none of his scenes showed the spider sense effect

[@zolod.uchiha5102]

Good points that actually makes a lot of sense. Especially after having watched it was wondering why it never went off. You would think that puts him at a disadvantage but he does technically have better healing factor is physical stronger than the rest (which is saying a lot considering how powerful Spider-Man normal is) and outside of the Spidey sense has far more tighten senses than the rest with better visual perception.

[@marcosaquino9485]

@@zolod.uchiha5102 Miguel is not stronger in physical prowness, Peter is, he's only more faster and durable than Peter, but strong not quite

[@diegofonseca6708]

That was lame because Miguel would have still detected The Vulture 🤦🏻‍♂️ The movie did him dirty. In the comics he has other super heightened senses. Including hearing, smell, touch, so he most definitely would not have allowed himself to get distracted or sneak attacked. And he’s a genius as well.

[@diegofonseca6708]

@@zolod.uchiha5102 makes 0 sense when he has heightened sense of smell, and hearing he would have detected The Vulture.

[@diegofonseca6708]

@@marcosaquino9485 wrong. Miguel is roughly on par with Peter Parker in terms of strength, speed and agility as well as reflexes. However Miguel can take more damage than Peter as well as has accelerated healing factor. Not like Wolverines for example but he has it to an extent.

[@mariqueflores3342]

He needs his own movie or show. Easily one of my favorite Spider-Man variant of all time

[@zolod.uchiha5102]

After watching the movie I agree legit my favorite Spider-Man besides OG Peter

[@quentinfogger5755]

He should have gotten his own Animated series just like Batman Beyond

[@bo0gi3]

@@quentinfogger5755 facts ! I read that there were talks to give him his own animated show but didn’t want to come off Marvel copying DC with Batman Beyond. animated spider man series was my favorite tv show growing up

[@mariqueflores3342]

@@quentinfogger5755 I AGREE !!!

[@mariqueflores3342]

@@bo0gi3 man fr, the 90s Animated Spider-Man is my childhood and the PS1 Spider-Man game

[@ryancoble4576]

Y’all aren’t gonna be disappointed by this movie. Definitely one of the best movies I’ve seen in theaters in since end game

[@DanteD84]

Facts

[@esteeeeeeeev]

End game was not that good🥱 but spider man was such a great film

[@jamichealruiz]

@@esteeeeeeeev facts 🔥

[@joshuaa2278]

@@jamichealruiz Not facts 🔥

[@edward462]

First seen it on a promotional poster for Spiderman 2099 issue #1 traded it during lunch for 10 bucks that poster is probably worth more than Measley 10 bucks now and all I did was buy lunch room cookies 😞

[@wolfang3198]

You forgot to mention when the guy tried to kill O'Hare, in the machine, that the company never had a successful merging of human to spider DNA. So he put a black widow DNA in when O'Hare was in the machine. That is why he has organic webshooters, sensativity to light, and talons.

[@zolod.uchiha5102]

That could explain why’s he’s so different from other Spider-Man wow didn’t know that

[@quentinfogger5755]

That's so awesome. This is the only version of Spider-Man to have unique abilities besides Miles Morales Spider-Man

[@arthurfleck629]

@@quentinfogger5755 I guess that means the powers a Spider-Man or Spider-Woman gets depends on the species of spider they’re bitten by.

[@arthurfleck629]

But doesn’t Miguel have some DNA from the venom symbiote as well as Peter Parkers? If he does, that would also explain the talons, I remember learning that the serum he’s injected with (by his co-worker Aaron) was compromised of both Peter’s and Venom’s DNA.

[@akhilshetty24]

@@quentinfogger5755 what unique abilities does miles spiderman have?

[@tylerthorson2610]

Also 2099's suit was originally supposed to be red and black. But the shading made the black more blue and thus the confusion was born

[@Comiccollector239]

Same with Peter Parker's suit

[@deederelict]

​@@Comiccollector239 def not peter's lol

[@Comiccollector239]

@@deederelict Peter's suit was Black and Red in Amazing Fantasy #15 but because of shading and stuff people assumed it was Red and Blue

[@Shoeboxkrew]

@@deederelict yes you are wrong

[@jayc6894]

@@deederelict peter's first suit was red and black , it just looked blue due to printing limitations i think. The marvel legends figure for his first suit is even red and black

[@Earth2Natalie]

He was a really compelling character in the sequel, and Oscar Isaac was a great choice to voice him

[@zolod.uchiha5102]

100%

[@quentinfogger5755]

Would it be awesome if he brought this character to live action?

[@Earth2Natalie]

@@quentinfogger5755 It would but it'd also be a little confusing since Oscar also plays Marc Spector/ Moon Knight

[@kaponosucks]

@@Earth2Natalie multiverse

[@reaper.-._.-._.-._.-.]

I loved his portrayl. Although u do prefer the original costume design from the comics way more.

[@mttylerdurden9]

Spider-Man 2099 deserves his own video game and movie.

[@fernatikslac]

@@johneccleston3020 I don't think you read the comment

[@mttylerdurden9]

​@@johneccleston3020 "his own game" as in solo

[@ingram4056]

@@mttylerdurden9 It would be interesting for him to have one since as far as spider people go he is more ruthless when he needs to be and also his new york looks so cool.

[@quentinfogger5755]

He should have gotten his own Animated series just like Batman Beyond

[@ingram4056]

@@quentinfogger5755 The funny thing is that the Spiderman Unlimited animated show was based on Miguel but yeah I agree that he should have his own show

[@novus21]

Forgot to add his speed which makes him one of the fastest spiders, so fast he leaves an after image behind. His enhanced vision which allows him to see what’s about to happen in slow motion allowing him to react fast enough to avoid whatever it is

[@frostyyy7158]

Lol, all Spider-men are as fast as u described him. They can all run up to 200 mph, and that's without webbing.

[@sixcaspersson1649]

@@frostyyy7158 but he’s especially faster then the rest. It’s shown in one of those Spider-Man games I forgot the name of it & it’s even stated in the comics .

[@waterpillar1977]

That was only on the edge of time game which is only gameplay Miguel can't actually move that fast

[@waterpillar1977]

​@@sixcaspersson1649that's just a game and it's only for gameplay uses

[@Jiub_SN]

@@sixcaspersson1649only for the game, Miguel is as fast as and as strong as Peter

[@pious83]

It's a shame we never got a crossover between Spider-Man 2099 and Batman Beyond. Even an Amalgam story with Miguel and Terry would have been great.

[@clayxaviermusic]

Would be so sick

[@nightmarefanatic1819]

There was going to be a SM 2099 cartoon in the late 90s but got axed due to being too similar to Batman Beyond. I was like 10 at the time, I would not have cared.

[@VarjoPira]

Miguel was the first alternate Spider-Man I read about as a kid. Loved him since the very 1st issue.

[@maxpowers4436]

Me too he was the first I read and the first alternate spiderman i watched was spiderman unlimited although its peter you know what i mean. Best part is spiderman unlimited is briefly in across the spiderverse

[@Jiub_SN]

still the best alternate Spider-Man and the only one that actually fits the mantle. The rest are kinda just cheap knockoffs of peter

[@kilz5752]

@@Jiub_SNwrong as hell

[@facelesshalo5174]

Pretty sure Miguel still has the proportional strength of a spider. Any strength differences are likely only due to personality. Miguel doesn’t seem to hold back as much. Peters writers often make him only use super strength when he’s pushed to his limits.

[@purplesky4157]

Nah it l’s said in the comics Miguel Is stronger but that’s why they needed him by not giving him a spider sense

[@shorts26]

They're all strong but most of the spidermen hold back but Spidermans is very comparable to top tier strong men in the comics

[@Jiub_SN]

@@purplesky4157Miguel and Pete are equal in strength as both got their genetics from the same type of spider. It is just a difference in personality where Miguel uses his strength more openly

[@Jiub_SN]

And considering Miguel was trying to replicate Spider-Man (not on himself obviously) it would make sense his powers were very similar but modified as he hadn't perfected the genetic modification to be exactly like peters powers, but they were more than close enough

[@Jiub_SN]

@@purplesky4157also him not having a spider sense is because his powers didn't involve radiation but genetic modification. His own "spider sense" is his busted hearing and sight, anything he can hear or see he can react to extremely quickly, like the gunshot in his origin. For all intents and purposes, he has a spider sense

[@JonCollinsMedia]

He's always been my favorite, so I'm stoked he's finally getting brought into the frey.

[@joelconolly5574]

Ok that Peter Parker parents story trivia is awesome. Such a small but great detail from the SpiderMan story.

[@qwertyascanbe3770]

10/10 spidey parent lore

[@reisetyler]

This is why he's the best alternative version he's different enough whilst still retaining that spidey essance

[@challenger9520]

Fun Fact: Marvel tried developing a Marvel 2099 game back in the 90s with ALL the 2099 heroes but it ended up getting canceled. I'd still love to see that now.

[@treygreypaws3689]

Peter, Ben, and Miguel were my fav spidermen (spidey family). Now adding Silk, Spider Punk and Miles to that list

[@VarjoPira]

No love for Kaine?

[@Moon-littt]

I love how different he is with his origin and powers, super interesting

[@UCONN_HUSKIES]

Spider man costume has been looking dope in 2023 🔥

[@kingshadow8782]

Spider-Man 2099 time!

[@Super_channel_bros]

Yes indeed

[@kingshadow8782]

​@@Super_channel_brosYou got that right.

[@gri22lybear]

Miguel O'Hara is the GOAT! 🤘

[@aliali-ce3yf]

this was the height of the crazy 90s redesigns. spiderman 2099 and Azrael's Batman both were the best of that whole bunch

[@Thisthat1234]

FACTS!!

[@kyorikusagami84]

Spiderman has way better design than Batman

[@mufasa37]

​@@kyorikusagami84 yeah I mean that goes without being said.

[@DrBidoofenshmirtz]

I’m interested to know what’s up with his webs in AtSV. They don’t seem organic, nor do they really seem like the traditional synthetic webbing that most Spiders use. My best guess is that it’s likely some kind of hardlight that Miguel has some minor control over after it’s shot due to the tech in his suit. Super dope, regardless

[@sixcaspersson1649]

I’m guessing it’s still his natural webbing jus being enhanced by his suit . personally I think the laser webbing is coool asf , differentiates him more .

[@Jiub_SN]

Nah it's dumb. If this miguel doesn't have organic webbing for some reason then it's a cool way to say he isn't comic Miguel, but that's already obvious from just about everything involving him in the movie lmao

[@Jiub_SN]

@@sixcaspersson1649him being the only Spider-Man in that movie to use organic webbing wasn't different enough?

[@nightmarefanatic1819]

My personal theory is that he DOES have his organic webbing, but its just more convenient to use the hard light webbing while fully suited up. Why open holes for his spinnerets when he can just extend his suit? Also, they're more practical in combat since he can fork them and they aren't affected by wind or gravity like traditional web shooters.

[@Midas2003]

Very much appreciate the fun "did you know" segment at the end. I am a fan of those kinds of additional information to the videos

[@ghostspider2056]

Miguel’s boss was also apparently his biological father.

[@Bear14315]

Yes, however both his biological and legal father are Irish

[@TypicallyUniqueOfficial]

He was so badass in Across the Spiderverse

[@robinsonsonic]

One of the best comic book movies of all time, definitely in my top 3, easy, and the best Spider-Man movie I've seen to date, without question. Oscar Isaac did a wonderful job as Miguel.

[@SpaghettiLord323]

Time for my fav Spiderman!! Thanks variant team!!!

[@haroldalan7080]

I never thought Miguel,s Spiderman was Irish and Mexican but I see his suit is very futuristic like something out of space created by humans to fight off deadly corrupted robots attacking New York city in the year 2099🕸️🕸️.

[@isaac95395]

miguel (hispanic name) O'herra (irish name)

[@Bear14315]

@@isaac95395they really chose the most Irish and Spanish names they could think of

[@Igzmg01]

@@Bear14315 his suit was designed by pay tribute day of the dead (Mexican holiday)

[@nightmarefanatic1819]

​@@Bear14315 I don't know about his last name but he was named after actor Miguel Ferrer.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Love your content! Keep the good work!❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@kingshadow8782]

Heck Yeah!

[@1977Bast]

It was so good to see Spider-Man 2099 on screen. I really loved all the 2099 comics when they first came out.

[@SnakeRoadComicsOfficial3677]

You know they made a great character when folks are split with agreeing with him or not.

[@cecilDisharoon]

The cannibal Vulture was the only one of these antagonists to appear in the first 17 issues. It's a cool story line, but it took a while to develop villains outside of the more realistic antagonists working for the corporations. There's one thing: Tyler Stone and Alchemax blamed whoever was Spider-Man, but were not clear on Miguel's secret. But that's all 1992-3 stuff. I loved it though! I'm about to drop my own one-of-these vids, so it was on my mind. Oh! I like Variant Comics' videos! I'm going to watch Spider-Punk, too.

[@nightmarefanatic1819]

At the end of the original run Tyler revealed he'd always known Miguel was Spider-Man.

[@derekjoyce6152]

Miguel had fangs before beginning a vampire. The fangs and poisonous bite are part of his spider abilities from his comics origin.

[@JTManuel]

I had all the first five issues of the original 2099 comic book series until a freaking tropical storm flooded my basement! 😢

[@alessiodelcastillo1613]

Spiderman Noir and 2099 were my favorites back in Spiderman Shattered Dimensions. Feels great seeing em get the spotlight

[@brauliochavez783]

Finally found the perfect video because all the other ones sound like they don't know what they're talking about I am 37 years old and I remember the comic book and thought this is the coolest Spider-Man I have ever seen didn't even know the guy was Mexican. You have the best information when it comes to comics brother love Variant!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@iron.emu111]

Aw dude, I looked for this channel and it wouldn't pop up! Glad to find ya again, Arris! The info is great as always!

[@respecteverybodynohate9637]

I fuckin luv spiderman 2099

[@christiankinney8344]

I was hoping you'd drop one of these!

[@marcusyates3044]

The Underrated Origin of the Birds of Prey!

[@EXDiamondDogs]

One of my favorites ever since i got introduced to him in shattered dimension.

[@ddeviledart7519]

I just gotta say and will always say this Variant of Spidy would always be my Favorite 🤟🏽🔥

[@MikeOrtego]

Spider-Man 2099 Omnibus just came out.

[@damianstarks3338]

Spider Man 2099 is one of my favorite Spider Men along with Miles Morales.

[@cliffordrule19930]

Same their both my favorite

[@TheCHADsComicsandRETROTOYS]

Actually Spider-man 2099 is also the first Irish Spider-man.

[@madambutterfly1997]

If they gave him spider sense, he’d be unstoppable. So yeah all these extra traits don’t come without a monkey’s paw effect attached

[@uncannydcmarvelous5732]

And then the videogames and Ultimate Spiderman cartoon went for the simple way and gave him spider sense.

[@basicname1555]

@@uncannydcmarvelous5732 Cuz people would have complained with how his parts would have a difficulty spike without spider sense so it makes sense for the game but they had no reason to make it so he didn't in ultimate spiderman but it is all over the place.

[@raymondchagolla1843]

I like your videos I literally was gonna see if you did a episode on him and this popped up on my Home Screen ❤

[@Enceladus335]

This movie was an ecstasy trip for spider man fan’s hands down best spidey movie for me

[@rogueguardian]

He's easily in my top 5 favorite variations of the character, i also like that he's not a quipster like pete, he's got more of an edge and i like that.

[@coolwata105]

I remember when the book first came out. He and Hulk 2099 were Awesome.

[@bulutreisbaydar1681]

As someone who played Spider-Man Shattered Dimensions, seing 2099 in a movie made me happy.

[@berniekatzroy]

Whether Miguel was the first hispanic or not isnt important. Every spiderman has an obligation.

[@jjuarez0717]

Didn’t know it was split in parts; thanks a lot aaaaaaron

[@maxknuckles13]

I remember when 2099 issue 1 came out.. such an awesome cover

[@americanghostbat]

Basically Spider-man's equivalent of Batman Beyond; I absolutely like the simple but nuanced differences between a typical Spider-man and 2099's physiology.

[@FOSSILCLAW1234]

love you, arris!

[@reddchan]

I remember buying the first issue of 99 from my local corner store back in 1992, I was 7 and it just seemed to cool.

[@DraconicInsomniac9815]

Not gonna lie, I thought Miles would remain my favorite Spider man. After watching atsv, I can confidently say it's Miguel O'hara/Spider man 2099.

[@drewmarquez7170]

The editing with the music on this video is TIGHT

[@The-Black-Militant]

I wish we got a full live action movie of spider man 2099

[@symphonixblades]

same here have been wishing for that for years . Sony and Marvel will probably do Miles first but wish Miguel could get a chance like that

[@angelvargas5176]

Finally

[@DiamondBatToons]

Can you imagine a Spider-Man that has the combined abilities of 2099 AND Miles Morales?? Along with the strengths and beliefs of Peter Parker! Now THAT is a Spider-Man I need in my life!

[@stormhawk31]

I had about half of ALL of the original 2099 runs, first edition, that I bought as part of my comic collection (which was about 5000 books) back in the 90s. I always loved this version if Spiderman, and I could never understand why they didn't just do an updated version of Miguel for Ultimate Spiderman instead of creating Miles.

[@cdle007]

Miguel is better than Affirmative Action Spiderman.

[@qmegamann]

@@cdle007 😆😆😆You mad?😆😆😆

[@frostyyy7158]

I don't really understand why ya all hating on Miles

[@stormhawk31]

@@frostyyy7158 I don't hate Miles, though I did initially, because he was part of that initial wave of "diversity hires", which is something I can't stand. But they've done some good things with him since then. Not everything, but some things. So, I don't hate him anymore. He's alright. I just think Marvel has way too many Spider people now. Kind of like DC has way too many Kryptonians now. My only point here was that Marvel already had a Hispanic Spiderman in Miguel O'Hara, so, in my opinion, it would've been better to use an ultimate version of him than to create Miles and essentially reinvent the wheel.

[@sixcaspersson1649]

@@stormhawk31 there’s a different version of every hero in every different world , so there’s not tooo many spidermen , there’s too many of every hero but one thing I’ll say is that it never gets confusing they planned all of this out so good

[@YBS1113]

2099 has always been my favourite spider man I loved seeing spectacular Spider-Man in the movie loved that show

[@scottking8189]

It’s kinda a shame that across the spiderverse didn’t even mention his Irish heritage and only focussed on the Spanish, instead of being a child of two worlds that can make those of different nationalities feel connected he just seems like a Hispanic Spider-Man

[@mttylerdurden9]

He might not even be half Irish. His real father was Tyler Stone and it's never been stated (to my knowledge) that Tyler stone was Irish

[@scottking8189]

@@mttylerdurden9 it may not have been stated if he is but it’s been stated that Miguel is. So if they decide to abandon it it’s a retcon, if they just don’t address it than it’s just a shame that one culture is pushed to the side because the other is viewed as more important in our current culture. I don’t wanna sound like an out of touch boomer but it is a bit concerning that we’re going back to viewing some races as more important just because of historical oppression on those people.

[@greyworld6242]

A very interesting character. Say can we get some character history videos for the transformers that will be shown in the new rise of the beasts movie next week?

[@youngyunko5502]

Love the intro man

[@seanselig3797]

Saving the world and looking good while doing it

[@nightshade777]

I’ve always wondered why in the comics, even in ATSV Miguel’s spider symbol is going down while the other spidermen is going up

[@renelopez2244]

This was a fabulous movie

[@rubyrubio3970]

Can you do the history of zorro, judge dredd, Cassie hack, qwenpool, hit monkey, vamperrella, moon girl & devil dinosaur and league of extraordinary gentlemen

[@ralphsaavedra2326]

"Miles, I can't let you tear down those Southern cotton plantations. It's a canon event."

[@nugame406]

Watch the movie yesterday, and it is awesome

[@1ofilee]

spider verse just keeps getting better. this movie was the best thing for a while marvel needed this win. i just love the vibe from both spider verse movie

[@XileH]

I got lucky getting the Mezco 1/12 figure of 2099 it’s such a great figure of him

[@TheKenzoidElkhorn]

Spiderman 2099 . I remember him in the 90's.

[@monique3984]

his character design is SICKKKKKK omg

[@danelamoreaux4166]

Miguel's second costume is my favorite of his.

[@uncannydcmarvelous5732]

The white one?

[@makkam999]

the movie was amazing!!

[@kingshadow8782]

Yesss

[@BuckyBarnesATL]

About to watch the movie now! I’m never this late haha.

[@Foxwolfred]

I love the idea of a Spider-Man not actually being a spider man in the normal sense especially bc he wasn’t bitten by a spider but still really cool

[@Knight_Noir]

Now all we need is him playing solid Snake 🗿

[@ROBERTDAVis2271]

Cool post 👍🏿

[@TheSeby0]

I feel like Doom 2099 deserved a mention

[@nanoreyes20]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@wzup77ify]

My favorite suit in the Marvel Spider-Man game

[@XZAVIER-DAA-GOD]

Miguel O'Hara is the best none peter parker Spider-Man

[@ghostspider2056]

Miguel does sort of have a Spider Sense but it’s not as strong as the others.

[@madz79]

He's my favorite

[@KevinGrou]

It's a good thing Miguel doesn't have a spidey sense because he's dangerously close to being OP

[@Max25670]

Something tells me that's how Miles is going to beat Miguel in Spiderverse Part 3.

[@KevinGrou]

@@Max25670 I remember in their big chase scene Miles actually lands quite a few kicks and punches in. Originally that surprised me but now knowing Miguel's lack of spidey sense, it's obvious he can't anticipate Miles so that's a cool detail and I agree with you

[@virtualrealityfitness283]

2099 has the best costume!

[@lsixty30]

woah the peters parents stuff was cool, never knew about that arc

[@lsixty30]

also this video made me like spiderman 2099, i never understood the character so i wanted to learn more about him and i like how where spiderman had to make artificial web but could stick to walls, with 2099 its the inverse

[@MoneymannMJ]

Spider-Man movie just can’t miss

[@vickyroyalenfield]

the most badass spider version, i love this version n my most favourite one of the other spider

[@Lightforeverandever]

My fave Spiderman 👌

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can you do history of the Elementals, Cyclone and Sandman along with Kurt Conners the Lizard, Rhino, Kraven the Hunter, Chameleon, Scorpion and the Human Fly along with the Tinkerer, Alistair Smythe the Ultimate Spider Slayer, Living_Brain, and Prowler?

[@Michael_Myers2000]

Sweet. I am mexican too. It's cool to see a mexican super hero. 🤘🇲🇽

[@chavaperez8445]

Bro there been Mexican super hero for longest time in comics lmao

[@Michael_Myers2000]

@@chavaperez8445 Cool.