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Creation & Design

Grim Hunter was created as a clone of Spider-Man, Kaine Parker was designed to be a darker reflection of Peter Parker, embodying the struggles and darker aspects of the Spider-Man legacy.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a villain, Kaine struggled with his identity and the legacy of Spider-Man, often clashing with Peter Parker and other heroes.

Character Development

Over the years, Kaine has evolved from a villain to an anti-hero, grappling with his identity and seeking redemption while still embodying the darker aspects of the Spider-Man legacy.

Cultural Reception

Grim Hunter has received mixed to positive reviews, with fans appreciating the complexity of his character and the exploration of themes like redemption and identity.

Character Details

Real Name:
Kaine Parker
First Appearance:
Spider-Man #47
Aliases:
The Grim Hunter, Kaine
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Spider-Man, The Six Forgotten Warriors
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Agility, Regeneration, Wall-crawling
Equipment:
Web-shooters, Spider-sense
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Spider-Man #47
Marvel ⋅ 1994
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Spider-Man #47
 
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1st appearance of the Grim Hunter, Vladimir Kravinoff, the son of Kraven the Hunter

1st appearance of Gregor, a teacher and servant to the Kravinoffs

Amazing Spider-Man #637
Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Amazing Spider-Man #637
 
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1st appearance of Kaine as Tarantula

Death of the first Madame Web

Death of Sasha Kravinoff

Death of the Grim Hunter

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Julia Carpenter becomes second Madame Web, formerly Spider-Girl

Anya Corazaon becomes Spider-Girl but does not accept the name until Young Allies #5

📖 Spider-Verse Reading Order: read The Amazing Spider-Man #637, then The Amazing Spider-Man #4 (2014 series)

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