The comic book character Spider-Man has had much media attention due to his popularity as a superhero, as have his villains. Here is a list of his primary villains that have undergone media attention such as in films, televisions, and video games as well as some villains who debuted in the TV series.
This is a list of Spider-Man enemies that have been in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man film trilogy, Marc Webb's The Amazing Spider-Man films, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and Sony's Spider-Man Universe.
The movies in the original trilogy also introduces Dylan Baker as Dr. Curt Connors, the man who in the comics becomes the Lizard, but this transformation never took place during Raimi's tenure as director. Mendel Stromm was portrayed by actor Ron Perkins in Spider-Man, although he did not become a villain while Spider-Man 2 features Daniel Gillies as John Jameson, whose transformation into the Man-Wolf is not depicted in the film. Additionally, the Kingpin was featured prominently in the Mark Steven Johnson film Daredevil , where he was portrayed by Michael Clarke Duncan.
In The Amazing Spider-Man , the Lizard is the villain. Irrfan Khan also portrays the antagonistic Dr. Ratha in that film. In The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Felicity Jones plays Felicia Hardy, the alter ego of Black Cat but her version of Black Cat was never shown.
In Spider-Man: Homecoming , Michael Mando appears as Mac Gargan, but did not become Scorpion. In Spider-Man: Far From Home , Jake Gyllenhaal portrays Mysterio, who was originally to be played by Bruce Campbell in Raimi's canceled fourth film.
Additionally, although the character has not appeared in an MCU film yet, Vincent D'Onofrio portrays the Kingpin in Marvel Television's Netflix series Daredevil and the Disney+ series Hawkeye , Echo , and Daredevil: Born Again .
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Animated films
A number of Spider-Man villains have made appearances in Spider-Man television series or other Marvel Comics related shows mostly in animation. Also, in Wolverine and the X-Men , there was a character that closely resembles Shadrac. Here is a listing in alphabetical order.
A few of Spider-Man villains in other media have joined the group Sinister Six (or Insidious Six in Spider-Man: The Animated Series and Sinister Seven or Superior Sinister Six in Ultimate Spider-Man ) to take down Spider-Man just like in the comics. Here is a list of villains who have joined. The numbers beside the supervillain with the parentheses in between them stand for their first meeting and second meeting and so on. There has never been a proper depiction of the original Sinister Six (Doctor Octopus, Mysterio, Vulture, Sandman, Kraven and Electro), but in most franchises, all of the members appear, mainly without joining.
| Show | Members | Leader |
|---|---|---|
| Spider-Man (1994 TV series) This version features several original members, though not all. This group is organized by Kingpin, though he is not a member. | Chameleon (1st) (2nd) Doctor Octopus (1st) (2nd) Mysterio (1st) Rhino (1st) (2nd) Scorpion (1st) (2nd) Shocker (1st) (2nd) Vulture (2nd) | Kingpin |
| The Spectacular Spider-Man This series is the most faithful to the source material, with the only unoriginal members being Shocker and Rhino. | Doctor Octopus (1st) (2nd) Electro (1st) (2nd) Kraven (2nd) Mysterio (2nd) Rhino (1st) (2nd) Sandman (1st) (2nd) Shocker (1st) Vulture (1st) (2nd) | Doctor Octopus |
| Ultimate Spider-Man This version holds the record for most changed members. It mainly features new characters who were not depicted in the source material. | Beetle (1st) Crossbones (as Lizard) (4th) Doctor Octopus (1st) (2nd) (3rd) (4th) Electro (1st) (2nd) (3rd) Hydro-Man (3rd) Kraven (1st) (2nd) (3rd) (4th) Lizard (1st) (2nd) Rhino (1st) (2nd) (3rd) (4th) Scarlet Spider (3rd) Scorpion (2nd) (4th) Ultimate Green Goblin (3rd) Vulture (4th) | Doctor Octopus |
| Spider-Man (2017 TV series) This version is the least faithful to the source material. All members (except Doctor Octopus, the leader) are possessed. They only appear in the two-part episode, Hobgoblin | Alistair Smythe Doctor Octopus Rhino Spider-Man Steel Spider Vulture | Doctor Octopus |
These villains do not appear in the comics. They were created for various cartoon series. Among them are:
 | This list related to video games is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (October 2021) |
A number of Spider-Man villains have made appearances in Spider-Man video games series or other Marvel Comics related shows mostly in other games. Here is a listing in alphabetical order.
Spider-Man villains that were introduced in novels, theatre productions and radio programs.
For decades, the wealthy and misanthropic Gustav Fiers controlled a criminal organisation. Fiers had a lethal reputation in the criminal underworld, known for conducting elaborate plans to increase his own wealth, involved behind the scenes in various significant events in global history. Gustav Fiers eventually learned that Richard and Mary Parker, two agents under his employ, were double agents working for the United States government. When the Parkers were hired by Albert Malik, Fiers informed Malik of their disloyalty. [9] Malik hired Gustav Fiers' brother, the Finisher, to kill the Parkers. The Finisher succeeded in doing so but, decades later, was killed in a battle with the Parkers' son, Spider-Man. [10]
| Villain | Media | Creator |
|---|---|---|
| Disk Jockey | Spider-Man: Secret of the Sinister Six (2002 novel) | Adam Troy Castro |
| Pity | Spider-Man: The Gathering of the Sinister Six (1999 novel) Spider-Man: Revenge of the Sinister Six (2001 novel) Spider-Man: Secret of the Sinister Six (2002 novel) | Adam Troy Castro |
| Swiss Miss | Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark (2011 musical) | Julie Taymor |
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends is a 1981–1983 American animated television series produced by Marvel Productions, considered to be a crossover series connected to the 1981 Spider-Man series. The show stars already-established Marvel Comics characters Spider-Man and Iceman, along with an original character, Firestar. As a trio called the Spider-Friends, they fight against various villains of the Marvel Universe.
Electro is the name of two supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
The Vulture is the alias of several supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, most of whom are depicted as recurring enemies of the superhero Spider-Man and belong to the collection of adversaries that make up his rogues gallery, typically using special suits which allow them to fly at vast speeds.
The Chameleon is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, the character first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #1. The Chameleon is the first ever antagonist of the superhero Peter Parker / Spider-Man. He is a master of disguises who is known for his ability to impersonate virtually anybody. The character is also the half-brother of Kraven the Hunter. This relationship helped evolve him as a major villain compared to his original depiction of being just a solo villain in the original issue of The Amazing Spider-Man. He has also been a member of the Sinister Six and the Sinister Twelve at various points in his history.
Doctor Octopus, also known as Doc Ock for short, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko and first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #3. He is a highly intelligent, myopic, and stocky mad scientist who sports four strong and durable appendages resembling an octopus's tentacles, which extend from the back of his body and can be used for various purposes. After his mechanical harness became permanently fused to his body during a lab accident, he turned to a life of crime, and came into conflict with the superhero Spider-Man. He has endured as one of Spider-Man's most prominent villains, and is regarded as one of his three archenemies, alongside the Green Goblin and Venom. He is the founder and leader of the Sinister Six, the first supervillain team to oppose Spider-Man.
Mysterio is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, the character first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #13. He is primarily depicted as an adversary of the superheroes Spider-Man and Daredevil. While Mysterio does not possess any superhuman abilities, he is a former special effects artist, illusionist and actor who uses his talents to commit crimes. He is a founding member of the supervillain team the Sinister Six.
The Lizard is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, he first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #6 as an enemy of the superhero Spider-Man. While the character has retained this role throughout most of his subsequent appearances, he has also been portrayed as a tragic antihero and occasional ally of Spider-Man. Connors is sometimes an ally of Spider-Man just as himself, and not necessarily as his alter ego.
Hydro-Man is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Dennis O'Neil and artist John Romita Jr., the character first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #212. Hydro-Man is a recurring antagonist of the superhero Spider-Man.
The Sinister Six are a group of supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, mainly those featuring Spider-Man. The members are drawn from the character's list of enemies, with the original members forming the team in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1. Led by Doctor Octopus, the team in its premiere followed swiftly the very early appearances of many of the most enduring members of Spider-Man's rogue's gallery: Vulture, Sandman, Electro, Mysterio, and Kraven the Hunter. While Doctor Octopus has generally remained its leader, the Sinister Six has had multiple variations of composition.
Lady Octopus, also known as Doctor Octopus II, is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, primarily as an enemy to the superheroes Spider-Man and Scarlet Spider. The character is the protégée of Otto Octavius, the original Doctor Octopus, and assumes her mentor's mantle and an upgraded version of his tentacle harness following Octavius' death in the "Clone Saga". After Octavius' resurrection only a few years later, she becomes Lady Octopus to distinguish herself from him, and has made minor appearances in several stories since.
The Spot is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character has been depicted as an enemy of Spider-Man and Daredevil. The Spot gained the ability to open interdimensional portals and smaller-scale portals, which he uses to travel long distances instantly and commit crimes.
The Human Fly is the name of three fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. One is a supervillain that was an occasional antagonist of Spider-Man, and the other two were superheroes, one of which was the title of a short-lived series in the late 1950s reprinting some of Fox's Blue Beetle strips from the 1940s. It was published by Super Comics.
Grey Gargoyle is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Killer Shrike is the name of two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
The Sinister Syndicate is a group of supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The characters serve as a collection of lesser-known Spider-Man villains. The group was the focus of the 1991 Deadly Foes of Spider-Man mini-series.
Janice Lincoln is a supervillainess appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Ed Brubaker and artist Jackson "Butch" Guice, the character first appeared in Captain America #607. Janice Lincoln is the daughter of supervillain Tombstone. She is a recurring antagonist of the superhero Spider-Man. The character has also been known as Beetle and Lady Beetle at various points in her history.
