Silk (character)

Silk
Variant cover of Silk, Vol. 3, Threats and Menaces, #1 (March 2021), by Junggeun Yoon
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceThe Amazing Spider-Man #1 (April 2014)
Created byDan Slott (writer)
Humberto Ramos (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoCindy Moon
SpeciesHuman mutate
Place of originManhattan, New York
Team affiliationsProtectors
Spider-Army / Web-Warriors
Agents of Atlas
Champions
PartnershipsPeter Parker / Spider-Man
Notable aliases
  • Silk
  • Silkworm
  • Spider-Woman
  • Spider-Girl
  • Spider-Bride
  • Spectacular Spinning Jenny
Abilities
  • Superhuman strength, speed, agility, equilibrium, reflexes, stamina, and durability
  • Ability to cling to solid surfaces
  • Organic web generation
  • Precognitive silk-sense
  • Expert hand-to-hand combatant
  • Eidetic memory

Silk is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Dan Slott and Humberto Ramos, she first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (April 2014). Silk is the alias of Cindy Moon, a Korean-American student who was bitten by the same radioactive spider that gave Peter Parker / Spider-Man his powers. After being a love interest of Peter Parker, she became a member of the Spider-Army / Web-Warriors and the Agents of Atlas.