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Creation & Design

Electro was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, first appearing in The Amazing Spider-Man #9. He was designed as a formidable foe for Spider-Man, utilizing his powers over electricity.

Early Years

Max Dillon was an electrical engineer who gained his powers after being struck by lightning while working on power lines. His transformation into Electro marked the beginning of his criminal career, often clashing with Spider-Man.

Character Development

Over the years, Electro has evolved from a simple villain to a more complex character with motivations and struggles. His interactions with other characters, particularly Spider-Man, have added depth to his persona, making him a recurring figure in the Spider-Man universe.

Cultural Reception

Electro has been received as one of Spider-Man's iconic villains, often praised for his unique powers and visual design. His character has been adapted into various media, including animated series and films.

Character Details

Real Name:
Max Dillon
First Appearance:
Amazing Spider-Man #9
Aliases:
Electro, Max Dillon
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Sinister Six, Thunderbolts, Spider-Man's Rogues Gallery
Abilities:
Electrokinesis, Superhuman agility, Flight
Equipment:
Electricity manipulation devices
Weight:
175lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
blonde

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Amazing Spider-Man #9
Marvel ⋅ 1964
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Amazing Spider-Man #9
 
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1st appearance and origin of Electro

Daredevil #2
Marvel ⋅ 1964
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Daredevil #2
 
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2nd appearance of Daredevil

2nd appearance of Electro

First crossover of Matt Murdock and the Fantastic Four after the team hires him as their lawyer

Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1
Marvel ⋅ 1964
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Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1
 
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1st team appearance of the Sinister Six: Doctor Octopus, Kraven, Vulture, Electro, Mysterio, Sandman

3rd appearance of Kraven, Vulture, Electro, Mysterio and Sandman

Reprinted in Marvel Tales #150

Character profiles of Dr. Doom, the Lizard and others

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Additional pages explain how Spider-Man's powers and gadgetry work

Daredevil King-Size Special #1
Marvel ⋅ 1967
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Daredevil King-Size Special #1
 
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1st team appearance of the Emissaries of Evil: Electro, Gladiator, Leap-Frog, Matador, Stilt-Man

Spider-Girl #51
Marvel ⋅ 2002
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Spider-Girl #51
 
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1st appearance of Aftershock, daughter of Electro in the MC2 alternate universe

[February 2023 - a character in the Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur animated series]

Amazing Spider-Man #683
1:15 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2012
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Amazing Spider-Man #683
 
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Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto

Amazing Spider-Man #5
Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Amazing Spider-Man #5
 
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2nd appearance of Silk and full cover appearance

1st appearance of Goblin King, Phil Urich, formerly Goblin Knight

📖 Spider-Verse Reading Order: read The Amazing Spider-Man #5, then Free Comic Book Day 2014 - Guardians of the Galaxy

Amazing Spider-Man #1
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SDCC ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Amazing Spider-Man #1
 
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Variant cover art by Alex Ross

San Diego Comic Con 2018 exclusive

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