I've wanted to make a post for a while that covers all my favourite spidery traits that I think should be included more in Spider-Man fanfics and art. I considered posting it on my writing account, but it’s biology-related enough to justify posting it on my main I think. Keep in mind these are not canon, just fun ideas that add to your story.
Organic Spinnerets
While I think Peter designing and building his own web-shooters is really cool, l've always loved the idea of organic webs since watching the Tobey Maguire Spider-Man movies. Images below show potential spinneret anatomy, side by side with a design of Peter's web shooters. (Images not mine)
Fangs / Chelicerae
I've seen two options for fangs: "vampire fangs", either modified canines or extra teeth descending from behind the other teeth, and the more spider-like option of actual chelicerae. Chelicerae are the paired mouthparts found in arachnids.
The second one is my personal favourite, but it comes with the downsides of Peter being clearly identifiable as a mutant, which would complicate his life a lot!
Another interesting feature could be pedipalps, a pair of short facial appendages spiders use for grasping and manipulating. Here’s how it might look (apologies for the messy drawing), and the placement on an actual spider
Extra Eyes & Tapetum Lucidum
Spiders have eight eyes, so why not give Peter some extra few? There’s plenty of options for eye orientation. Spiders can also have tapetum lucidum, the reflective “glowy” effect that animals like cats pupils have in the dark.
Claws
Spiders have little claws on their feet! Miguel O’ Hara (aka Spider-Man 2099) also has them. It’s not a stretch to assume Peter might also develop claws!
I actually have a lot more ideas, but I need to take a break from writing, so I might make a part two if anyone wants one. Lmk if you have more ideas!
(Idrk whether to make pt2 a reblog or an edit of this post. I don’t usually post long posts like this, so the tumblr etiquette for this is lost on me)
Okay y’all I am obsessed with the idea that Peter has an irrational fear of Falcon. Like, consider:
Sam and Peter getting along really well, they bond over being new to the avengers and even being the sane ones. until suddenly they’re training or in a battle and Sam’s Falcon suit activates and the wings come out and Peter’s like ??? Predator?? Am small spider, natural predator bird is bigger than me, I must run! And he just hissed and crawls away, leaving Sam to stand there like, wtf?? Tony, meanwhile: that’s my kid right there, no idea where I went wrong.
Please somebody write this, or I’ll have to do it myself, and my one shot series has already strayed too far from the original purpose of identity reveals lol
Spider Peter and Deadpool from the comic / Fanfiction Of [email protected] @polarspaz Polarspaz gave me permission to draw Spider Peter and Deadpool. Polarspaz is a art blog especially with the Spider Peter X Deadpool !!!
