Web Woman
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Web Woman is the alias of Kelly Webster, a fictional character
and cartoon superhero
ine. She is featured on the 1978
–1980
television series Tarzan and the Super 7
by Filmation
. Her pending introduction prompted Marvel Comics
to introduce a character called Spider-Woman
to secure intellectual property
rights to the name). Web Woman's voice was played by actress Linda Gary
.
Kelly saves the life of an alien insectoid when he is swept into a raging river during a thunderstorm. In gratitude, the alien presents her with a mysterious ring, which grants her the powers of the entire insect kingdom. The alien is an agent of the mysterious entity named Scarab, the guardian of the space station, Citadel 7. Exactly how she comes into contact with Scarab after she receives the ring is unknown, but she becomes Web Woman soon afterward. Her transformation into Web Woman is brought on by a vocal command combined with the power of the ring that spoken like this:
"Insects of the world...small creatures of the cosmos...lend me your powers...NOW!"
Her outfit is a pink leotard with a mask, boots, and a belt. She has a variety of weapons, such as a webline from her utility belt, and the ring can produce sleeping gas and an energy beam that solidifies into webbing. She is aided in her missions for Scarab by a furry little insectoid-like alien named Spinner, who is often used for comic relief
. She travels in a spider-shaped, 8-legged flying saucer called Webtrac.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
and cartoon superhero
Superhero
A superhero is a type of stock character, possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers", dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas —...
ine. She is featured on the 1978
1978 in television
The year 1978 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1978.For the American TV schedule, see: 1978-79 American network television schedule.-Events:...
–1980
1980 in television
The year 1980 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1980.For the American TV schedule, see: 1980-81 American network television schedule.-Events:...
television series Tarzan and the Super 7
Tarzan and the Super 7
Tarzan and the Super 7, was a Saturday morning cartoon series, produced by Filmation and originally airing from 1978–1980 on CBS.The show consisted of separate installments featuring seven groups of adventurers;* Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle...
by Filmation
Filmation
Filmation Associates was an American production company that produced animation and live action programming for television during the latter half of the 20th century. Located in Reseda, California, the animation studio was founded in 1963...
. Her pending introduction prompted Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
to introduce a character called Spider-Woman
Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew)
Spider-Woman is a fictional character, a superheroine in the Marvel Comics Universe. The character first appeared in Marvel Spotlight #32 , and 50 issues of an ongoing series titled Spider-Woman followed...
to secure intellectual property
Intellectual property
Intellectual property is a term referring to a number of distinct types of creations of the mind for which a set of exclusive rights are recognized—and the corresponding fields of law...
rights to the name). Web Woman's voice was played by actress Linda Gary
Linda Gary
Linda Gary was an American voice actor and voice-over artist, who has worked on multiple animated projects.-Personal life:Linda Gary Dewoskin was born in California on November 4, 1944....
.
Kelly saves the life of an alien insectoid when he is swept into a raging river during a thunderstorm. In gratitude, the alien presents her with a mysterious ring, which grants her the powers of the entire insect kingdom. The alien is an agent of the mysterious entity named Scarab, the guardian of the space station, Citadel 7. Exactly how she comes into contact with Scarab after she receives the ring is unknown, but she becomes Web Woman soon afterward. Her transformation into Web Woman is brought on by a vocal command combined with the power of the ring that spoken like this:
"Insects of the world...small creatures of the cosmos...lend me your powers...NOW!"
Her outfit is a pink leotard with a mask, boots, and a belt. She has a variety of weapons, such as a webline from her utility belt, and the ring can produce sleeping gas and an energy beam that solidifies into webbing. She is aided in her missions for Scarab by a furry little insectoid-like alien named Spinner, who is often used for comic relief
Comic relief
Comic relief is the inclusion of a humorous character, scene or witty dialogue in an otherwise serious work, often to relieve tension.-Definition:...
. She travels in a spider-shaped, 8-legged flying saucer called Webtrac.
Episodes
- "The Rainmaker"
- "The Eye of the Fly"
- "The World Within"
- "Madame Macabre's Calamity Circus"
- "Red Snails at Sunset"
- "Send in the Clones"
- "The Sun Thief"
- "Dr. Despair and the Mood Machine"
- "The Perfect Crime"
- "The Lady in the Lamp"
External links
- International Hero has a few images and is a good source of information
- Toonopedia has text, with only one image.
- Jim's Super 7 Page offers many screen captures