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This article is about the comics version of Mary Jane Watson. For other uses, see Mary Jane Watson.


Face it, Tiger... you just hit the jackpot!
―Mary Jane's catchphrase


Mary Jane "MJ" Watson is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics and the deuteragonist of the Spider-Man franchise. She is the second ultimate love of Peter Parker after the death of his first girlfriend, Gwen Stacy at the hands of the Green Goblin.

Background

Publication history

The character was created by Stan Lee and John Romita Sr., and made her first appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #25.

Personality

Mary Jane Watson is a beautiful woman with red hair, green eyes and fair skin. She stands 5′8″ (1.73 m) and often wears tank tops, jeans, and sweaters. In her first appearance, she wears a black tank top, blue jeans jacket and blue jeans.

Powers and Abilities

With a bracelet device, Mary Jane can temporarily gain randomized super powers for extreme situations. Similar to slots, Mary Jane's powers are based on the luck per pull to activate her powers.

Possessions

  • Gun: Mary Jane carries a gun, despite Peter's aversions, which she used against the Green Goblin.
  • Web-Shooter Bracelet: When Peter developed organic web-shooters, he modified his original web-shooters into bracelets that she could wear discreetly, giving her an additional defensive weapon.
  • Modified Spider-Tracer: She also carries a modified spider-tracer with an amplified signal that can be traced over long distances.
  • Jackpot Bracelet: With a bracelet device, Mary Jane can temporarily gain randomized super powers. Similar to slots, Mary Jane's powers are based on the luck per pull to activate her powers.

Other Versions

Earth-65

Ultimate Marvel

In other media

Sam Raimi's Spider-Man Films

Main article: Mary Jane Watson (Spider-Man Films)

Marvel Cinematic Universe

Main article: MJ (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

Mary Jane was reinvented as a new character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Michelle Jones-Watson, who goes by the nickname MJ.

Marvel Animated Universe

Main article: Mary Jane Watson (Marvel Animated Universe)

Marvel Rising

Main article: Mary Jane Watson (Marvel Rising)

Like her Earth-65 counterpart, she is a member of the band, the Mary Janes and friends with Gwen Stacy.

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See Also


Series
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Characters
Spider Family: Ben Reilly/Scarlet Spider/ChasmFelicity Hardy/Scarlet Spider • Gwen Stacy (MainstreamGhost-Spider) • Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew/Spider-WomanJulia Carpenter/Spider-Woman/Madame WebMattie Franklin/Spider-WomanUltimate Jessica Drew/Spider-Woman) • Kaine Parker/Scarlet SpiderCassandra Webb/Madame WebMiguel O'Hara/Spider-Man (2099)Miles Morales/Spider-Man (Earth-1610)Peni ParkerPeter Parker/Spider-Man (Earth-616)Cindy Moon/SilkAnnie Parker/SpiderlingPeter Porker/Spider-HamPeter Parker/Spider-Man NoirOtto Octavius/Superior Spider-ManPeter Parker/Ultimate Spider-ManPavitr Prabhakar/Spider-ManPeter Parker/Spider-Man JBilly Braddock/Spider-UKMay Reilly/Lady SpiderHobart Brown/Spider-PunkAshley Barton/Spider-Girl

Supporting Characters: Gwen StacyBetty BrantNed Leeds/HobgoblinBlack CatMay ParkerBen ParkerMary ParkerRichard ParkerBluebirdEddie BrockFirestarFlash ThompsonGanke LeePhil Urich/Green GoblinHarold OsbornHarry OsbornCaptain George StacyJ. Jonah JamesonLiz AllanLizardMary Jane WatsonMichele GonzalesMichael Morbius/Living VampireThomas Fireheart/PumaAaron Davis/ProwlerAnne Weying/She-VenomSilver SableVenom (Eddie Brock)• Jessica JonesOfficer Vin GonzalesDaredevilMoon KnightX-MenFantastic Four (Reed Richards/Mr. FantasticInvisible WomanJohnny Storm/The ThingJohnny Storm/Human TorchIron ManCaptain AmericaCaptain MarvelWolverineValeria Richards/BrainstormFranklin Richards/PowerhouseJefferson DavisRio MoralesSee More

Enemies: Norman Osborn/Green GoblinOtto Octavius/Doctor OctopusHarry Osborn/Green GoblinShockerLizardDoctor DoomKingpinBlack Order • Gabriel Stacy • ElectroVultureAbe Jenkins/Beetle • Spider-Slayers • Sinister Six • ScorpionAbsorbing ManDormammuVenomCarnageMephistoRhinoLoki LaufeysonWhirlwind • Wrecking Crew (Wrecker, Bulldozer, Thunderball) • Piledriver) • Frightful Four (Medusa AmaquelinKlawWizardTitaniaTrapster) Ultron • Symbiotes (Carnage • Scream • Agony • Lasher • Phage • Sleeper • yellow • Riot)

Adaptations
2000s Film Series: Peter Parker/Spider-ManNorman Osborn/Green GoblinHarry OsbornMary Jane WatsonAunt MayDoctor OctopusSandmanEddie Brock/Venom

The Amazing Spider-Man: Peter Parker/Spider-ManDr. Curt Connors/LizardGwen StacyGeorge StacyFlash ThompsonHarry Osborn/Green GoblinMax Dillion/Electro

Yost Universe: Betty Brant, Spider-Man (Yost Universe)

Marvel Animated Universe: Spider-ManWhite TigerNovaIron FistPower ManSquirrel GirlMary Jane WatsonAunt MayCloak and DaggerHawkeyeIron ManAnt-ManDoctor StrangeBlack WidowCaptain AmericaNick FuryPhil CoulsonKraven the HunterVenom • The Frightful Four (Thundra • Batroc • Wizard) • CarnageDoctor DoomFlash ThompsonMiles MoralesScarlet SpiderPetra ParkerNightmareWerewolf by NightBladeFrankenstein's MonsterDracula
The Spectacular Spider-Man: Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Harry Osborn, Gwen Stacy, Kenny Kong, Flash Thompson, Randy Robertson, Sally Avril, Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Glory Grant, Hobie Brown, New York City Police Department (Captain George Stacy and Vin Gonzalez), Green Goblin, Venom, May Parker, Anna Watson, Ben Parker, Sinister Six (Lizard, Electro, Kraven the Hunter, Sandman, Tombstone), Rhino, J. Jonah Jameson, Robbie Robertson, Black Cat, Silver Sable, Black Cat, Doctor Octopus

2017 series: Peter Parker/Spider-ManMiles Morales/Spy-DGwen Stacy/Spider-Gwen/Ghost-SpiderAnya Corazon/Spider-WomanIronheartMs. MarvelTony Stark/Iron Man

Into the Spider verse: Miles Morales (Spider-Man)Spider-ManGwen StacyPeter B. ParkerSpider-Man NoirPeni ParkerSpider-HamMay Parker • Ganke Lee • Wilson Fisk / KingpinProwlerDoctor OctopusTombstoneScorpionGreen Goblin

Video Games
Insomniac's Spider-Man Series: Miles Morales

Groups
The Avengers (comicsMarvel Animated UniverseMarvel Cinematic Universe) • Fantastic Four • Black Order • Enclave • Femme Fatales • Frightful Four • Wrecking Crew • H.A.M.M.E.R. • Life Foundation • Maggia • Savage Six • Sinister Syndicate • Spider-Slayers
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