Cindy Moon's apartment.
After Jack Kadere was pulled inside by Cindy, he quietly watched her lock the metal front door with a loud clunk. Then came the security wheel lock, then two more sliding bolts.
"It's said that girls who feel unsafe need more intimacy… gentle words, a warm hug—"
"Okay, teacher, that's enough." Cindy cut him off, dragging him to the couch. "We have more important things to talk about."
She leaned in a little, voice low and serious. "Let me tell you about the Morlun family."
According to Cindy, the Morlun family are interdimensional predators, able to travel across the multiverse to hunt individuals bonded to animal totems—beings whose powers reflect deep primal connections, like Spider-Man or even Black Panther.
Morlun doesn't just drain their energy. He severs the spiritual link between them and the totemic force that fuels them, turning powerful heroes into helpless civilians. For people like Cindy, whose powers are tied to the Spider-Totem, they're the ultimate nightmare.
After all, how do you fight someone who can take away the very reason you can fight?
Jack wasn't shaken. He leaned back. "Has Morlun shown up yet?"
"Huh?" Cindy blinked. "No, but they always appear eventually. It's only a matter of time before this universe gets targeted too. We need to be ready!"
Jack waved off her anxiety. "Then don't stress out until they actually show up. You're locking yourself in before the battle's even begun."
Cindy tugged at her hair, clearly still nervous. "So what do I do in the meantime?"
"Eat well, sleep well, take care of yourself," Jack said smoothly. "Oh, and one more thing…"
Cindy tilted her head. "What?"
"I was literally about to head out for lunch before you web-yanked me across the city."
"Oh… oops." Cindy rubbed her stomach sheepishly. "Now that you mention it, I skipped lunch too. Wait a sec—I'll make something quick."
As she stood, she noticed Jack still clutching something soft and familiar in his arms.
"…Is that my hoodie? Give that back!"
...
As a single woman living alone, Cindy was surprisingly good in the kitchen. In no time, she whipped up a decent meal. And after finding out Jack was of Asian descent, she even went the extra mile—pulling out some tomatoes and eggs to make a classic tomato egg drop soup.
Jack couldn't help but feel he'd hit the jackpot.
Every girl he'd met in this world wasn't just beautiful—they were genuinely thoughtful.
Gwen Stacy? Kind, bubbly, and secretly a bit of a daredevil—she'd even played a few flirty "games" with him before they'd ever gone all the way.
Jessica Jones? Sure, she was tough and a little chaotic, but she always made sure the house had a hot meal. Even when he was taking care of her, she was taking care of him too.
Then there was Skye—smart, curious, and lately acting as his personal assistant, always helping him out with quiet grace.
And here was Cindy: strong, cautious, and clearly willing to go out of her way for his safety, even if she tried to hide it behind sarcasm and sass.
The funny part? None of them knew Jack had powers. As far as they were concerned, he was just some normal guy.
He wasn't rich, either—not Tony Stark levels of wealthy, not even close.
So who says you need to be a billionaire genius or a super soldier to attract amazing women in the Marvel Universe?
Jack was proof that you just needed charm, timing, and maybe a bowl of soup.
"What are you daydreaming about now?" Cindy asked as they ate lunch, narrowing her eyes at him suspiciously. "Don't get any weird ideas. If you do, you're out of here this afternoon. No sleepovers."
"You dragged me here," Jack protested, scooting his chair closer with an exaggerated huff. "I didn't come over on my own, you know. Besides, Cindy, you've got the wrong idea about me. I'm a gentleman."
"Uh-huh. Sure." Cindy edged her chair away. "Don't come closer. I can't guarantee I won't lose control again…"
Jack finally dropped the teasing and asked, "So, about Morlun—how did you find out about him?"
"It's the Spider-Sense! Mine's... different."
She leaned forward, suddenly serious.
"My spider sense has always been stronger than average, but that's because of what I am. All the powers of the Spider-Totems are connected to something bigger—the Web of Life and Destiny. And I was chosen as the Bride by the Great Weaver, which places me at the center of the Web."
Jack nodded slowly, trying to follow.
"Because of that, I sometimes receive information about other spider-totems across the multiverse. It all flows through the Web and reaches me—images, feelings, even glimpses of what might happen in the future."
"That's incredible." Jack tossed a peanut into her bowl. "Okay then, can you use that power to tell me how many girlfriends I'll have?"
Cough!
Cindy choked on her soup, glaring at him. "I can't see that kind of stuff! And for your information, the United States is still a monogamous country."
Jack grinned as he sipped the fruit beer she'd brought. "That's fine. I plan to expand beyond the United States... maybe even beyond this universe."
"…You're ridiculous," she muttered, but handed him another peanut anyway. "Eat some actual food, not just beer."
"You don't have to keep calling me 'teacher,' you know. I only gave you one quick training session. Just call me Jack."
Cindy gave a small nod. "Okay, Jack." Then she leaned forward curiously. "So... since you're a Spider-Totem, do you have any unique powers?"
Ah. Time to show off, huh?
Jack thought for a moment. He could joke and say his special ability was artistic talent—that he was a "painting spider." But if he said that after everything Cindy had shared with him, she'd definitely smack him with a soup ladle.
He needed something better. Something real.
Then he remembered—he had a wall-climbing ability he'd never actually used. Based on static adhesion, like an electro-charged grip. It wasn't exactly a Peter Parker power, but it counted.
He raised his right hand.
A soft blue arc of electricity flickered in his palm.
Lightning crackled at his fingertips, dancing in the air like playful sparks.
With his weather manipulation powers enhancing his body's electric field, Jack realized he could now do something similar to what Miles Morales—the so-called "Kid Arachnid"—could do. Bioelectric discharge.
Venom Blasts.
Cindy's eyes widened as she watched the electricity ripple through his fingers.
"Whoa," she whispered. "That's... actually pretty cool."
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Cindy Moon, also known as Silk, gained her powers after being bitten by the same radioactive spider that gave Peter Parker his abilities. While their origins are linked, Cindy's powers manifest in distinct ways, giving her a unique edge among spider-powered heroes.
Like Peter, Cindy can stick to walls and ceilings, but her control over this ability is often portrayed as more refined and nuanced. She can scale surfaces with almost no sound, making her an excellent infiltrator and stealth operative. Her superhuman agility and reflexes surpass even Spider-Man's. She's able to dodge bullets and melee attacks at incredibly close range, making her nearly untouchable in a fight. Her body coordination is so advanced that she moves more like a dancer or acrobat than a brawler.
One of Silk's defining traits is her version of the spider-sense, often referred to as her "Silk Sense." It's far more sensitive than Peter's, allowing her to detect danger faster and react instinctively, even in complex or chaotic combat situations. This enhanced awareness gives her a major tactical advantage, sometimes even allowing her to anticipate attacks before they're fully formed.
Another unique feature is that Cindy produces organic webbing from her fingertips. Unlike Peter, who originally relied on mechanical web-shooters, Cindy can spin webs naturally. This allows her to create webs faster and in more creative ways—whether forming ropes, nets, projectiles, or even clothing. Her webs are strong, flexible, and highly adaptable in combat and movement.
While her strength and speed are comparable to Spider-Man's, she's generally portrayed as being slightly less powerful in raw strength but makes up for it with superior speed, finesse, and instinct. She's still strong enough to lift cars and overpower multiple enemies with ease. On top of her physical abilities, Cindy also possesses an eidetic memory, giving her near-perfect recall and helping her quickly learn languages, codes, or fighting techniques.
Cindy's time spent in isolation (hidden in a bunker to protect her from Morlun and the Inheritors) also shaped her mental resilience and resourcefulness. Once free, she forged her own path as Silk, becoming a sharp, fast, and unpredictable hero with a spider-power skill set all her own.