Marla Jameson

Marla Madison was a scientist hired by J. Jonah Jameson to create a Spider-Slayer robot to defeat Spider-Man. Her professional relationship with Jameson eventually blossomed into romance, and she became his devoted wife.

Marla Jameson made her Marvel debut in the Bronze Age pages of The Amazing Spider-Man #169 (1977), brought to life by the legendary team of Len Wein and Ross Andru — and she's been a quietly enduring presence in the Spider-Man corner of the Marvel Universe ever since. With nearly five decades of appearances stretching from 1977 all the way to 2024, she's proven herself a figure of real staying power, turning up across The Amazing Spider-Man, Spider-Woman, and The Buzz alongside some of Marvel's most iconic names — J. Jonah Jameson, Peter Parker, Spider-Man himself, and Robbie Robertson among them. Two of her appearances carry key-issue status, a mark of genuine collector significance that speaks to her importance beyond the background. For fans who love the rich human tapestry that makes the Spider-Man world feel so alive, Marla Jameson is absolutely worth seeking out.