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Creation & Design

Calypso was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Keith Pollard, introduced as a powerful sorceress and ally to Kraven the Hunter.

Early Years

Calypso first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man as an antagonist, using her magical abilities to assist Kraven in his quest to defeat Spider-Man.

Character Development

Over the years, Calypso has evolved from a mere side character to a formidable sorceress with her own motivations and goals, often crossing paths with various heroes and villains in the Marvel Universe.

Cultural Reception

Calypso has been received as a compelling villain in the Spider-Man mythos, often praised for her unique abilities and complex relationship with Kraven.

Character Details

Real Name:
Calypso
First Appearance:
Amazing Spider-Man #209
Aliases:
Calypso the Sorceress, Calypso the Witch
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Kraven the Hunter, The Lethal Legion
Abilities:
Voodoo magic, Illusions, Enhanced agility
Equipment:
Voodoo dolls, Magical artifacts
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 5"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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Amazing Spider-Man #209
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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Amazing Spider-Man #209
 
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1st appearance and origin of Calypso, a Haitian woman and practitioner of Voodoo

[March 2022 - Ariana DeBose confirmed to play Calypso in the Kraven movie]

Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #65
Marvel ⋅ 1982
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Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #65
 
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2nd appearance of Calypso

Daredevil #310
Marvel ⋅ 1992
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Daredevil #310
 
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1st cover appearance of Calypso

Amazing Spider-Man #20
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Amazing Spider-Man #20
 
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Variant virgin cover art by Lucio Parrillo featuring Calypso

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