Spider-Punk Costume
Channel Hobie Brown's rebellious, punk-rock style with this spiked Spider-Suit.
Spider-Punk, also known as Hobie Brown, is a fan-favorite alternative Spider-Man from the Spider-Verse who fights oppression with punk rock. This costume is highly popular for its unique fusion of classic superhero spandex and edgy, DIY street fashion. The look consists of a modified red-and-blue Spider-Man suit layered under a spiked denim vest, combat boots or high-top sneakers, and punk accessories.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $60–150
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What you need for a Spider-Punk costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Spider-Punk costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Spider-Man bodysuit or compression set
A classic red and blue spandex bodysuit or a matching compression shirt and leggings set with web patterns.
DIY: Use a plain red long-sleeve shirt and blue leggings, then draw web patterns with a black fabric marker.
Denim vest
A sleeveless blue denim vest, preferably distressed or frayed at the armholes, decorated with patches and pins.
DIY: Cut the sleeves off an old denim jacket and sand the edges for a frayed look.
Silver cone studs
Screw-back or claw-back metal cone studs to attach to the shoulders of the denim vest and the mask.
Spiked collar and bracelets
Black faux-leather choker and wristbands featuring silver metal spikes.
DIY: Glue painted cardboard spikes onto strips of black felt or an old belt.
High-top sneakers or combat boots
Laced black or red high-top sneakers, or rugged black combat boots with red laces.
DIY: Use old black boots and swap the laces for bright red ones.
Toy electric guitar
A red or black toy electric guitar with a strap to carry over your shoulder.
DIY: Cut a guitar shape out of sturdy cardboard and paint it with acrylics.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Spider-Punk costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the red and blue Spider-Man bodysuit or the compression shirt and leggings.
- 2
Add the silver cone studs to the shoulder yoke of the denim vest, pushing them through the fabric and securing them.
- 3
Decorate the denim vest with band patches, safety pins, and anarchy symbols using fabric markers.
- 4
Put on the denim vest over the Spider-Man suit.
- 5
Lace up your high-top sneakers or combat boots, wrapping any excess laces around your ankles.
- 6
Equip the spiked collar and wristbands, then sling the toy electric guitar over your shoulder.
- 7
Put on the Spider-Man mask, ensuring the eye lenses are aligned for visibility.
Makeup & hair
If you choose to go maskless as Hobie Brown, style your hair into tall, textured black dreadlocks or a mohawk, and wear thin silver hoop earrings.
Spider-Punk for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Spider-Gwen or Miles Morales for a Spider-Verse duo.
- group
- Form a band of Spider-heroes, including Spider-Man Noir, Peter B. Parker, and Pavitr Prabhakar.
- kids
- Use a standard kids' Spider-Man costume and layer a small denim vest and plastic spiked bracelets over it.
- Plus size
- Use a highly stretchable two-piece compression set instead of a one-piece bodysuit for a more comfortable, adjustable fit.
- pet
- A red dog hoodie paired with a tiny denim vest patch.
Tips
- Ensure the spikes on your vest and bracelets are made of plastic or dull metal if you plan to wear this to a crowded convention or party.
- Wear moisture-wicking undergarments beneath the spandex bodysuit to stay cool and comfortable.
- Keep your guitar prop lightweight so it doesn't fatigue your shoulder during long periods of wear.
Spider-Punk costume FAQ
- How do I make the spikes on the Spider-Punk mask?
- You can push screw-back plastic studs through the fabric of the mask from the inside out, or use hot glue to attach lightweight foam spikes to the top of the mask.
- What shoes does Spider-Punk wear?
- Unlike traditional Spider-Man, Spider-Punk wears high-top sneakers (similar to Chuck Taylors) or combat boots, often in black or red.
- Is a full bodysuit required for this costume?
- No, you can easily use a red long-sleeve compression shirt and blue jeans or black punk-style pants instead of a full spandex suit.
Did you know? Spider-Punk first appeared in Marvel Comics in 2015, created by Dan Slott and Olivier Coipel, and was originally intended to be Spider-UK's design before Slott fell in love with the punk-rock aesthetic.