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Creation & Design

Jack O'Lantern was created by writer Roger Stern and artist John Romita Jr. as a new villain for Spider-Man, drawing inspiration from Halloween themes.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a new villain, Jack O'Lantern took on the persona of Hobgoblin before establishing his own identity, often clashing with Spider-Man and other heroes.

Character Development

Over the years, Jack O'Lantern has evolved from a simple villain to a more complex character, often grappling with his identity and motivations, leading to various alliances and conflicts.

Cultural Reception

Jack O'Lantern has been received as a memorable villain in the Spider-Man mythos, often noted for his unique design and thematic ties to Halloween.

Character Details

Real Name:
Jason Macendale
First Appearance:
Machine Man #19
Aliases:
Jack O'Lantern, Hobgoblin
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Hobgoblin, The Sinister Six
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Expert hand-to-hand combatant, Skilled in the use of various weapons
Equipment:
Pumpkin bombs, Glider, Costume with enhanced durability
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Machine Man #19
Marvel ⋅ 1981
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Machine Man #19
 
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1st appearance of Jack O'Lantern, later becomes the fourth Hobgoblin

Cover appearance of an overweight Batman and Superman

Amazing Spider-Man #289
Marvel ⋅ 1987
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Amazing Spider-Man #289
 
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1st appearance of the fifth Hobgoblin, Jason Macendale, formerly Jack O' Lantern

Captain America #396
Marvel ⋅ 1992
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Captain America #396
 
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1st appearance of the second Jack O' Lantern

Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #241
Marvel ⋅ 1996
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Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #241
 
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1st appearance of the third Jack O'Lantern, Daniel Berkheart

Civil War #5
Marvel ⋅ 2006
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Civil War #5
 
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"Civil War" part 5

Death of Jack O' Lantern, Berkhart

Death of Jester

Venom #1
Marvel ⋅ 2011
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Venom #1
 
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1st appearance of Jack O' Lantern, an unknown serial killer

Premiere issue with Flash Thompson as Agent Venom working for the government

Venom #1
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2011
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Venom #1
 
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Variant black and white cover art by Joe Quesada

Venom #12
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2012
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Venom #12
 
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Variant Venomized cover art by Mike Del Mundo

Venom #1
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Venom #1
 
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Second printing

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