| Name | Spider-Man |
| Role | Symbol of resistance for Soviet citizens |
| Origin | Soviet Union |
| Allegiance | Resistance against American imperialism |
| Created by | Soviet scientists |
| Portrayed as | Reckless vigilante by Soviet authorities |
| Powers/Abilities | Arachnid-like abilities • Web-slinging • Enhanced strength, agility, and reflexes |
| Base of operations | Soviet-occupied New York City |
Spider-Man is a Soviet superhero who operates in the occupied city of New York, using his enhanced abilities to battle the imperialist forces of the United States and protect the citizens living under Soviet rule. Created as part of a government-sponsored program to develop enhanced agents, Spider-Man is empowered by an artificially engineered spider bite that grants him arachnid-like powers.
In the late 1960s, a team of Soviet scientists led by Dr. Yuri Kovalev developed an experimental spider-venom serum intended to grant increased strength, agility, and reflexes to test subjects. During field trials, one of the genetically-modified spiders escaped the laboratory and bit a young factory worker named Mikhail Petrovitch.
Rather than succumbing to the venom, Petrovitch found that he had acquired a variety of spider-like abilities, including wall-crawling, web-slinging, and enhanced senses. Recognizing his potential, the Soviet government recruited Petrovitch and placed him through an intensive training regimen to harness his newfound powers.
Adopting the code name "Spider-Man," Petrovitch was deployed to the occupied American city of New York to serve as a counter to the influence of corporate and military interests loyal to the capitalist United States government. His mission was to disrupt the flow of resources and personnel from New York to the rest of the country, while also protecting the civilian population from American reprisals.
As a result of the spider-venom serum, Spider-Man possesses a variety of superhuman abilities:
In addition to his physical abilities, Spider-Man relies on his wit, cunning, and resourcefulness to outmaneuver his American adversaries. He is a master of urban guerrilla warfare and sabotage, regularly disrupting supply lines, infiltrating fortified buildings, and escaping from custody.
Spider-Man's efforts to undermine the American occupation of New York City have made him a thorn in the side of both Soviet authorities and their capitalist rivals. He is seen by the Soviets as an uncontrolled vigilante, while the Americans view him as a dangerous terrorist.
Though he has incurred the wrath of both sides, Spider-Man remains a symbol of resistance and defiance for the citizens of New York. He uses his powers to protect the local populace from the depredations of American corporate interests and the heavy-handed tactics of the Soviet military occupation forces.
Engaging in a ceaseless campaign of hit-and-run attacks, sabotage, and civic disruption, Spider-Man has managed to significantly impede the flow of resources and personnel from New York to the rest of the United States. This has, in turn, weakened the American war effort and strained relations between the occupying Soviets and their restive subjects.
As the conflict between the superpowers continues, Spider-Man's role as a partisan defender of the people has only grown in importance. He remains a continual source of embarrassment and frustration for both the Soviet and American power structures, making him one of the most notorious and celebrated heroes of the ongoing struggle.
