History
A powerful light emitted from Spider-Man's belt to announce his arrival to criminals.[1] It was also used as a light source, allowing him to see in the dark. Recently, after upgrading his Utility Belt, the Spider-Signal was able to switch into a second mode which was a UV light setting for forensic purposes.[2]
Another design was created by Ollie Osnick to call Spider-Man and then ask him if they could work together as a team. This version was a lantern.[3]
Jameson's version
An all-new design was created by J. Jonah Jameson to use it from a reflector in a Police Station in order to call Spider-Man if needed. During the reign of the Superior Spider-Man, Otto Octavius, Otto destroyed it, as it would help his enemies to know where to find him.[4]
Alternate Realities[]
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In Earth-1048, Spider-Man retired the Spider-Signal as the energy required to power it generated too much heat. | Marvel's Spider-Man (video game) |
| In Earth-6799, the Spider-Signal is a flashlight incorporated into Spider-Man's Web-Shooters. | Spider-Man (1967 animated series) | |
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In Earth-7642, Spider-Man used his Spider-Signal when chasing The Joker. Joker called it a ripoff of the Bat-Signal. | Spider-Man and Batman #1 |
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In Earth-8096, Spider-Man used the Spider-Signal in the sewers when helping Captain America find the Serpent Society. | Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (animated series) Season 2 13 |
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The Earth-8311 version of this item was called the Pig-Signal. It could be projected from different locations, including the state prison, so that Spider-Ham would know where to go. | Peter Porker, The Spectacular Spider-Ham #17 |
| In Earth-12041, the Spider-Signal appeared throughout the Spider-Cave in Boston. Another variant of the signal was incorporated into the Spider-Logo on Spider-Man's Suit as a flashlight. | Ultimate Spider-Man (animated series) Season 2 7 Ultimate Spider-Man (animated series) Season 3 6 |
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In Earth-16220, Spider-Man upgraded his Spider-Signal to not only project his mask, but newsfeeds originating from the internet. | Spider-Man: Master Plan #1 |
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In Earth-26496, Spider-Man used the Spider-Signal emitted from his belt to alert the criminals about his arrival to catch him. | Spectacular Spider-Man (animated series) Season 1 1 |
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In Earth-61284, Spider-Man upgraded his Spider-Signal to show a 3-D hologram of his mask. He called it his Spider-Spotlight. | Marvel Avengers Academy |
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In Earth-92131, the belt device functioned exclusively as a light source and did not project a Spider-Signal image, although it did emit a red beam. Spider-Man used this light to illuminate dark environments such as in subway tunnels or while underwater. | Spider-Man (1994 animated series) |
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In Earth-199999, the Spider-Signal is a flashlight designed by Tony Stark, that is incorporated into Spider-Man's Web-Shooters. | Captain America: Civil War |
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In an Unknown Reality, the Spider-Signal was used to contact Spider-Woman. | Howard the Duck (Vol. 6) #1 |
Trivia
- Jameson's version of this item is an obvious parody of the Bat-Signal used by DC Comics' Batman.
See Also
- 195 appearance(s) of Spider-Man's Spider-Signal
- 2 appearance(s) in handbook(s) of Spider-Man's Spider-Signal
- 2 minor appearance(s) of Spider-Man's Spider-Signal
- 5 mention(s) of Spider-Man's Spider-Signal
- 54 image(s) of Spider-Man's Spider-Signal