Ben Reilly vs. Spider-Man 2099

Attribute	Ben Reilly	Spider-Man 2099
Real Name	Benjamin "Ben" Reilly	Miguel O'Hara
Alias	Scarlet Spider, Spider-Man	Spider-Man 2099
First Appearance	The Amazing Spider-Man #149 (1975)	Spider-Man 2099 #1 (1992)
Creators	Gerry Conway, Ross Andru	Peter David, Rick Leonardi
Costume	Blue and red with a spider emblem	Black and red with a spider emblem

Background

Ben Reilly, also known as the Scarlet Spider, is a clone of Peter Parker who took on the mantle of Spider-Man for a period of time. He has a similar skill set to Peter, including superhuman strength, agility, and the ability to stick to walls. Spider-Man 2099, on the other hand, is Miguel O'Hara, a geneticist from the future who gains powers similar to Spider-Man after a lab accident. He has enhanced senses, retractable talons, and the ability to glide on webbed wings.

Costume

Ben Reilly's Scarlet Spider costume is a red bodysuit with a blue hoodie and a spider emblem on the chest. He also wears a utility belt and wrist-mounted web shooters. Spider-Man 2099's costume is a futuristic black and red suit with a skull-like design on the chest. He has retractable talons on his fingers and toes, as well as webbed wings that allow him to glide through the air.

Personality

Ben Reilly is known for his laid-back and easygoing personality, often cracking jokes in the heat of battle. He is compassionate and caring, always putting others before himself. Spider-Man 2099, on the other hand, is more serious and driven. Miguel O'Hara is a scientist first and foremost, and his sense of responsibility drives him to protect the citizens of his futuristic world.

Skills

Both Ben Reilly and Spider-Man 2099 possess superhuman strength, agility, and reflexes. They are skilled hand-to-hand combatants and have the ability to stick to walls. Ben Reilly is known for his proficiency with web shooters, using them to swing through the city and create web-based traps for his enemies. Spider-Man 2099, on the other hand, has retractable talons that he can use in combat, as well as the ability to glide on webbed wings.

Allies

Ben Reilly has a close relationship with Peter Parker, the original Spider-Man, as well as other heroes in the Marvel Universe. He has also teamed up with the New Warriors and the Scarlet Spiders. Spider-Man 2099 has allies in his own time period, including his brother Gabriel O'Hara and the futuristic version of the Avengers. He has also crossed paths with other heroes from different timelines, such as Spider-Man and Spider-Woman.

Enemies

Ben Reilly has faced off against many of Spider-Man's classic villains, including the Green Goblin, Venom, and Carnage. He has also battled the Jackal, the villain responsible for his creation. Spider-Man 2099 has his own rogues' gallery, including villains like the Vulture, the Goblin 2099, and Alchemax. He has also clashed with the Inheritors, a group of beings who feed on the life force of Spider-Totems.

Legacy

Ben Reilly's time as Spider-Man was controversial among fans, but he has since become a fan-favorite character in his own right. He has taken on the mantle of the Scarlet Spider and continues to fight crime in his own unique way. Spider-Man 2099 has also gained a loyal following since his debut in the 1990s. Miguel O'Hara's futuristic take on the Spider-Man mythos has resonated with readers, leading to multiple ongoing series and appearances in other media.