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Madame Web

Madame Web is the Marvel Comics identity of Cassandra Webb, a psychic character associated with Spider-Man stories.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Madame Web is the Marvel Comics identity of Cassandra Webb, a psychic character tied to Spider-Man stories. The 2024 film offers a new origin for this clairvoyant figure.

What it is

Madame Web first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #210 in 1980, created by Denny O'Neil and John Romita Jr. She is a psychic mentor to Spider-People, known for telepathy, clairvoyance, and prescience.

Key details

In the comics, Cassandra Webb is from Salem, Oregon. Her powers are psychic, not physical. The 2024 film stars Dakota Johnson as a younger version of the character, set in 2003, with powers emerging after an accident.

Why it matters

Madame Web expands the Spider-Man universe on screen, offering a psychic perspective rather than a traditional superhero origin. Canadian fans follow this as part of Marvel's broader media reach.

In short

  • Madame Web is a psychic Marvel character from Spider-Man comics.
  • First appeared in 1980; created by O'Neil and Romita Jr.
  • 2024 film stars Dakota Johnson as a younger Cassandra Webb.
  • Film is set in 2003 and offers a new origin story.
Canadian angle

Madame Web is relevant to Canadian readers as part of Marvel's Spider-Man-related media, which has a large fan base in Canada and is covered widely in Canadian film and entertainment reporting.

Quick questions

Who is Madame Web?
Madame Web is the Marvel Comics identity of Cassandra Webb, a psychic character connected to Spider-Man stories, first appearing in 1980.
What are her powers?
Her main powers are telepathy, clairvoyance, and prescience, along with astral projection and other psychic abilities.
Who plays her in the 2024 film?
Dakota Johnson plays Cassandra Webb in the 2024 film Madame Web.

Sources

  1. Marvel — https://www.marvel.com/characters/madame-web
    Supports: Character identity, psychic abilities, and comic-book background
  2. Marvel — https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/5-things-to-know-about-madame-web
    Supports: First appearance, blindness/myasthenia gravis background, and comic history
  3. CinemaBlend — https://www.cinemablend.com/superheroes/spider-man/madame-web-things-to-know-about-the-spider-man-character
    Supports: Creation credit, abilities, and character background
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madame_Web_(film)
    Supports: Film cast, Dakota Johnson role, and film description
  5. Time — https://time.com/6693403/madame-web-what-to-know/
    Supports: Film setting in 2003 and Dakota Johnson's role
  6. CBR — https://www.cbr.com/madame-web-cast-character-guide/
    Supports: Film premise and Cassandra Webb's role in the movie