As you know, in the early days, Spidey’s costume didn’t even have padding inside, it was just light fabric so he could wear it under his clothes.
Therefore, Spider-Armor versions were created, with increasingly more advanced technology than before.
1. Spider-Armor MK I
The first time he donned the Spider-Armor was in Web Of Spider Man (1985) #100. While fighting a group called the New Enforcers, Spidey decided he needed a stronger suit to do so.
Although it had the ability to protect him and help him roll into the enemy’s lap, he discovered that it was the main cause of reducing his speed.
Another interesting thing is that on Earth-TRN579, this armor is… a popular Halloween costume in 2099. Miguel O’Hara a.k.a.
2. Spider-Armor MK II
Due to losing Spider-sense in Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #654, Spidey’s reflexes gradually deteriorated, making him unable to handle situations in time, avoiding attacks and easily being injured by bullets.
To compensate for the lack of Spider-sense, Spidey created a version of Spider-Armor MK II.
Accordingly, Web-Shooters can shoot special types of silk, which are magnetic silk.
In terms of advantages, this suit is highly appreciated compared to the first version, as it is not only bulletproof but also does not affect Spidey’s speed at all.
After Horizon Labs was destroyed in Superior Spider Man #19, Peter rebuilt a replica of the suit and stored it at Parker Industries.
In the game Spider Man Unlimited, aka Earth-TRN461, Spider Man upgraded the Spider-Armor MK II with additional speakers capable of fighting the Klyntar (symbiote).
3. Spider-Armor MK III
In Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #682, Doc Ock summoned the Sinister Six to carry out his final plan to invade Earth.
To fight against Ock and the Sinister Six, Spidey created a third suit using all of Horizon Labs’ resources, the Spider-Armor MK III which has all the features of the old suit along with countless functions.
In addition to strengthening the Web-Shooters, increasing their durability enough to withstand blows from The Rhino, other technologies on the armor then included:
– Hearing aid: This feature is based on Daredevil’s hearing ability.
– Comm-Link: Device that supports remote connection and communication with the Avengers.
– Cyber-Control Helmet: Based on Doc Ock’s original helmet, capable of controlling all types of machinery in New York City.
– Holographic Visor: Special lens designed to see through Mysterio’s illusions and holograms.
– Pink Hippo App: After spraying a special radioactive solution on Sandman, Spidey activates the vision lens to be able to find a special grain of sand in Marko’s body.
– Jet engines used to fly.
– Electro-Proof: The suit has the ability to repel Electro and also transform him from his electric state back to his human state.
4. Spider-Armor MK IV
In The Amazing Spider Man (2015) #1, Spidey created a more advanced armor made of a light metallic liquid (using nanotechnology) that could resist bullets and even lasers, but did not damage his body.
The defense and physical attack of this armor are huge.
The technologies integrated on it include:
– Types of sensors and displays:
The armor includes a series of sensors that can see different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum (including infrared and X-Ray);
Not only that, the sensors in the armor also allow him to sense the movements of a speedster like Blur.
Along with sensors, a modern armor like the Spider-Armor MK IV must of course have a display inside the helmet.
– Webware: Is software integrated into the left wrist of the armor, with many different uses.
– Web-Shooters: Upgraded web shooters with better web quality and more web types.
In particular, Spidey’s Web-Shooters also act as spider-tracers launching devices like previous versions.
Spidey’s new silk forms are also quite powerful.
In addition, Spidey also possesses another special form of silk, which he named `Bug Zappers`.
– Temperature control system: The temperature can be reduced or increased to increase damage for direct attacks.
– Spider-Drone: These are devices that are fired to attack enemies, they can be thought of as… darts.
In addition, this armor also contains many different antidotes, along with a temporary electrical discharge feature that paralyzes the opponent’s nerves.
Basically, Spider-Armor MK IV is Spider Man’s strongest and most advanced suit ever.