Who is Scarlet Spider?

Scarlet Spider is a superhero identity associated with several characters in the Marvel Comics universe, most notably Ben Reilly, a clone of Spider-Man (Peter Parker). Created by writer Gerry Conway and artist Ross Andru, Ben Reilly first appeared in "The Amazing Spider-Man" #149 in 1975. He adopts the Scarlet Spider persona, wearing a distinctive red and black costume, and has similar powers to Spider-Man. The character has undergone various story arcs, including struggles with identity and morality, and has been a member of superhero teams like the Avengers and the New Warriors.