Ye Li

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ye Li (叶离)
Alias(es)	Black Spider; A
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Ghost-Spider Club; Sunnyville Manor
Occupation/Role	Boss of Sunnyville Manor; leader associated with the Ghost-Spider Club; martial-arts instructor
First Appearance	16

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Quake abilities and hacking skills	17	Received as system rewards.
Twelve Zodiac Talismans	43	Becomes capable of handling ordinary criminals without appearing as Black Spider; demonstrates a golden sphere that forms tentacles.
Strengthened Rooster Talisman	50	Uses telekinesis to manipulate objects and defeat Ryan.
Absolute Mind Shield	72	Chosen as a reward after defeating Purple Man.
Absolute Zero Ice Ability	98	Earned after defeating Doctor Octopus with weather control.
Mind Stone and Absolute Tracking	129	Installs the Mind Stone, gaining mind-control and improved hacking capabilities; Absolute Tracking permits teleportation to Gwen within 100 meters for 24 hours.
Thor's hammer and Meow-Meow Ball fusion	152	Creates a city-scale thunderstorm and Rain of Thunder that selectively destroys the Chitauri Army.
Weaving Magic	179	Creates automatic, self-repairing, adjustable clothing with special functions.
Mirror Dimension — Absolute Control	297	Earned after defeating Kaecilius and his followers; complements his growing magical power.
Mantis template	381	Acquires enhanced psychic abilities after completing Mantis's task.

Background / History

Ye Li operates under the identity of Black Spider while seeking greater power and preparing for escalating threats. Early in his activities, he captures Kingpin, selects Icy Cola and the conversion of Norman Osborn as rewards, and considers farming additional supervillains through the system. Norman's disappearance subsequently draws S.H.I.E.L.D.'s attention. 16

In Afghanistan, Ye Li makes rain for a praying boy and rescues Tony Stark from the Ten Rings. His connection with Stark develops into an uneasy friendship: Ye Li later saves Stark again, rejects Obadiah Stane's attempt to recruit him, and asks Stark to manufacture a Lightsaber. 20 46

He establishes influence through Sunnyville Manor and the Ghost-Spider Club, training allies, recruiting or converting dangerous opponents into summons, and repeatedly refusing formal employment by S.H.I.E.L.D. He instead agrees to limited cooperation and nominates Barbara and Natasha Romanoff as liaisons between the Club and the agency. 64 72 97 124

As his abilities expand into magic and cosmic-scale power, Ye Li protects New York from the Chitauri, confronts threats from the Dark Dimension, and is treated with exceptional respect at an interstellar Nova banquet. 152 297 381

Personality

Ye Li is calm, confident, and highly self-directed. He rejects fame, formal control by S.H.I.E.L.D., and offers of power that do not serve his interests, while maintaining a reserved public image despite his growing notoriety. 46 65 97 124

He is strategically minded and willing to manipulate people, organizations, and circumstances for leverage. This pragmatism can become ruthless: he paralyzes Obadiah Stane after rejecting his proposal, sacrifices a remotely controlled Clone Soldier to defeat Savin, and uses the Mind Stone to pressure S.H.I.E.L.D. into assisting his goals. 46 129 186

Despite this, Ye Li is protective toward those close to him. He offers Skye guidance and employment, helps Felicia with her father's situation, supports Jessica's investigation, provides Matilda with enhancement and protection, and saves Richelle after she is shot. 17 59 98 187 252

Abilities & Skills

Martial Arts

Ye Li is an accomplished hand-to-hand fighter and instructor, able to control sparring matches without seriously harming his opponents.

• Trains Jessica Drew at the Ghost-Spider Fan Club. 20
• Teaches Tony Stark combat flexibility during a boxing spar. 64
• Easily outclasses Natasha Romanoff in a sparring session, demonstrating precise control by touching her ear without injury. 76

Talisman Powers

The Twelve Zodiac Talismans provide Ye Li with varied supernatural effects.

• Uses the Rooster Talisman for telekinetic object manipulation. 50
• Uses talismans to revive Richelle and heal her gunshot wound. 252
• Gives Skye the Snake Talisman as protection. 220
• Combines the Dragon Talisman with the Reality Stone against Kaecilius and the Dark Dimension. 297

Weather and Thunder Manipulation

Ye Li can control weather on both localized and city-wide scales.

• Produces rain in Afghanistan for a child praying for it. 20
• Defeats Doctor Octopus through weather control. 98
• Fuses Thor's hammer with the Meow-Meow Ball to create a thunderstorm over New York. 152
• Directs the resulting Rain of Thunder to eliminate Chitauri forces while sparing humans. 152

Magic and Dimensional Control

Ye Li employs advanced magic for combat, transportation, and practical creation.

• Uses Weaving Magic to make clothing automatic, self-repairing, and customizable. 179
• Alters clothing through the Web of Destiny and considers its time-space portal suitable for travel to the Ghost-Spider mothership. 219
• Creates Web of Destiny suits for Skye and Barbara, though damaged material prevents them from opening portals. 220
• Gains absolute control of the Mirror Dimension after defeating Kaecilius. 297

Psychic and Mental Abilities

Ye Li possesses both mental defense and offensive psychic capabilities.

• Acquires Absolute Mind Shield after defeating Purple Man. 72
• Installs the Mind Stone, gaining mind control and stronger hacking abilities. 129
• Gains enhanced psychic abilities through the Mantis template. 381

Summoning and Clone Control

Ye Li can employ both converted enemies and remotely controlled Clone Soldiers.

• Summons Vulture, Green Goblin, and Electro against The Hand's ninjas. 72
• Converts Sandman into a summon after defeating him. 124
• Remotely controls Clone Soldiers in combat and plans to use them in a holographic shooting game. 186
• Tests Clone Soldiers by having them defend against an alien spacecraft invasion. 218

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Lightsaber — Requested from Tony Stark; later used by Matilda, whose white Lightsaber splits the sea. 46 134
• Thor's hammer — Possessed by Ye Li and fused with the Meow-Meow Ball to unleash the Rain of Thunder. 152
• Meow-Meow Ball — Combined with Thor's hammer for large-scale thunder manipulation. 152
• Mind Stone — Installed by Ye Li, granting mind control and enhanced hacking. 129
• Reality Stone — Used with the Dragon Talisman against Kaecilius. 297
• Web of Destiny — Used for clothing transformation and potential time-space portals. 219 220
• Vibranium Universe Mothership, Ghost-Spider — New headquarters for the Ghost-Spider Club. 219
• Clone Soldiers — Remotely controlled assets used in combat, security testing, and planned entertainment projects. 186 218

Relationships

• Skye / Daisy Johnson — Close confidante and romantic partner; Ye Li offers her a position as his assistant and entrusts her with travel access to the Ghost-Spider mothership. 17 219
• Gwen Stacy / Ghost-Spider — Neighbor, ally, and romantic interest; Ye Li can use Absolute Tracking to teleport near her and later accompanies her among the Amazons. 129 445
• Tony Stark — Ally and competitive friend. Ye Li rescues Stark in Afghanistan, trains him in combat, and works with him while retaining independence. 20 64 97
• Jessica Jones — Close companion and investigative partner; Ye Li protects her and assists with the Chinatown murder case. 72 187
• Felicia — Romantic partner whom Ye Li supports during her family's financial and legal troubles. 50 59
• Natasha Romanoff — Student, S.H.I.E.L.D. liaison, and later casual partner; she comes to recognize Ye Li as a hero after witnessing the Rain of Thunder. 76 97 152 218
• Barbara — Personal bodyguard and liaison between the Ghost-Spider Club and S.H.I.E.L.D.; she is trusted with Club business and Weaving Magic attire. 87 97 220
• Matilda — Younger sister figure under Ye Li's protection; he provides her with the Super Soldier Serum and supports her use of a white Lightsaber. 98 134
• Alita — Treated by Ye Li as a daughter figure; he offers Vibranium for her body and later accompanies her to Talokan. 262 267
• Diana — Ally against Ares; Ye Li saves her from Amazon conflict and lets her confront Ares first. 445 453
• Carol Danvers — Lover and interstellar banquet companion. 381 382
• Galacta — Lover who competes with Carol for Ye Li's attention. 381 382
• Sif — Asgardian acquaintance whose behavior suggests romantic interest in Ye Li. 382 384
• Gamora — Friendly interstellar associate who is openly pleased to see Ye Li. 382

Story Role / Major Arcs

Black Spider and Early System Rewards

Ye Li begins building his identity as Black Spider by capturing Kingpin and converting Norman Osborn, while S.H.I.E.L.D. begins connecting unusual incidents around Ghost-Spider and other vigilantes. 16

Stark and the Rise of Iron Man

He rescues Tony Stark from the Ten Rings, later prevents Stark's death, disables Obadiah Stane, and becomes involved in Stark's technological development through the requested Lightsaber. 20 46

Ghost-Spider Club and S.H.I.E.L.D.

Ye Li expands the Ghost-Spider Club's influence while refusing to become a S.H.I.E.L.D. operative. His compromise is a liaison arrangement involving Barbara and Natasha. 72 97

New York and the Chitauri Invasion

Using Thor's hammer and the Meow-Meow Ball, Ye Li unleashes a precisely targeted Rain of Thunder over New York, destroying the Chitauri Army without harming civilians. 152

Dark Dimension Conflict

Ye Li confronts Kaecilius and his followers with the Reality Stone and Dragon Talisman, earns absolute control over the Mirror Dimension, and faces the arrival of Dormammu. 297

Amazon and Ares Conflict

Ye Li and Gwen enter Amazon territory, where Ye Li reveals his divine status and intimidates the Amazons with his God Realm. He later accompanies Diana to confront Ares at a World War I conference. 445 453

Trivia

• Ye Li is ranked 37th on a superhero leaderboard despite attempting to remain low-profile; fans have assigned him several codenames. 124
• Tony Stark and J.A.R.V.I.S. cannot identify Ye Li's information because of a special field, leading Tony to suspect he may be an alien. 46
• Ye Li explicitly denies being an Inhuman when Richelle assumes that he is one. 252