'Does whatever a Spider can,' as in suck the juices out of things...

Although there's nowhere near as many as there are for Batman, there's more than a few alternate versions of Spider-Man. Some, like Spider-Man 2099 or the Mangaverse Spidey got their own action figures; and I think the Noir version is going to be in the next Spidey videogame. But here's a version that hasn't shown up since, which isn't that suprising, since he's completely fictional. Moreso, even.

In July 2000, Marvel put out six one-shots from the "Marvels Comics Group." These books were set within the Marvel Universe as the comics that the citizens there would read, fictionalized and bowderized versions of the 'real' Fantastic Four, Captain America, and Thor. Some took more liberties than others: while the FF book was 'licensed' and comes across the closest to a typical, 'real' issue; the Spider-Man one may give Spidey a worse rap than the Daily Bugle.

Not that J. Jonah Jameson would give this book the thumbs-up, however: a thinly-veiled analog, "T.T. Thomas of the Clarion" publishes his vendetta against the mysterious killer Spider-Man, while simultaneously mourning the disappearance of his astronaut son Jay. On the verge of printing photos of Spider-Man killing a criminal, the Clarion's presses are attacked by Dr. Squid, who is seeking revenge for his reputation destroyed by Thomas' editorials. The silent Spider-Man stops Squid, and the pictures are stolen in the turmoil...

It's an interesting look at how some in the Marvel Universe might see Spider-Man, although it's hard to imagine them picturing him mute. Although, I suppose if your only exposure to Spider-Man were the pictures and accounts in the Daily Bugle, that might be what you'd imagine. And if some of T.T. Thomas' story doesn't seem familar, check here.

From Spider-Man #1, "The Menace of Spider-Man" Written by Paul Grist, art by Kyle Hotz. Hotz is a perfect choice for this, and makes a monstrous Spidey all too feasible.