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Creation & Design

Kraven the Hunter was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, debuting in 1964 as a formidable foe for Spider-Man, characterized by his obsession with proving himself as the world's greatest hunter.

Early Years

Kraven's early years were marked by his upbringing in Russia, where he honed his hunting skills and developed a deep-seated rivalry with Spider-Man, whom he sought to hunt down and defeat.

Character Development

Over the years, Kraven has evolved from a simple villain into a complex character with a rich backstory, exploring themes of obsession, identity, and the nature of heroism.

Cultural Reception

Kraven the Hunter has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often regarded as one of Spider-Man's most iconic foes.

Character Details

Real Name:
Sergei Kravinoff
First Appearance:
Amazing Spider-Man #15
Aliases:
Kraven, Kraven the Hunter
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Sinister Six, The Lethal Legion
Abilities:
Enhanced strength, Enhanced agility, Expert tracker, Master hunter
Equipment:
Hunting gear, Various weapons
Weight:
210lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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Amazing Spider-Man #15
Marvel ⋅ 1964
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Amazing Spider-Man #15
 
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1st appearance of Kraven the Hunter

2nd appearance of the Chameleon

First mention of Mary Jane Watson

[June 2021 - a Kraven movie is in-development with Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the lead role]

Tales of Suspense #58
Marvel ⋅ 1964
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Tales of Suspense #58
 
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Classic battle of Captain America vs Iron Man

2nd appearance of Kraven the Hunter

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

Amazing Spider-Man #34
Marvel ⋅ 1966
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Amazing Spider-Man #34
 
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2nd appearance of Gwen Stacy

2nd appearance of Harry Osborne

Amazing Spider-Man #47
Marvel ⋅ 1967
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Amazing Spider-Man #47
 
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Iconic cover art by John Romita Sr. featuring Kraven the Hunter

Marvel Tales #153
Marvel ⋅ 1983
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Marvel Tales #153
 
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Reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #15

Web of Spider-Man #31
Marvel ⋅ 1987
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Web of Spider-Man #31
 
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Kraven's Last Hunt story arc part 1

Amazing Spider-Man #293
Marvel ⋅ 1987
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Amazing Spider-Man #293
 
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Kraven's Last Hunt story arc part 2

Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #131
Marvel ⋅ 1987
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Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #131
 
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Kraven's Last Hunt story arc part 3

Web of Spider-Man #32
Marvel ⋅ 1987
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Web of Spider-Man #32
 
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Kraven's Last Hunt story arc part 4

Iconic cover art by Mike Zeck

Amazing Spider-Man #294
Marvel ⋅ 1987
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Amazing Spider-Man #294
 
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Kraven's Last Hunt story arc part 5

Death of Kraven the Hunter, by self-inflicted gunshot wound

Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #132
Marvel ⋅ 1987
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Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #132
 
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Kraven's Last Hunt story arc part 6

Amazing Spider-Man #389
Marvel ⋅ 1994
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Amazing Spider-Man #389
 
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Origin of Chameleon, the abusive relationship he suffered with Kraven

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

Sensational Spider-Man Annual, The #1
Marvel ⋅ 1996
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Sensational Spider-Man Annual, The #1
 
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Story titled 'Kraven's First Hunt' a retelling of Kraven's first appearance in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' #15 but from Kraven's point of view

Hinted at that Kraven and Chameleon have a familial relationship when Chameleon refers to Kraven as "Dear friend, dear brother"

Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #243
Marvel ⋅ 1997
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Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #243
 
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1st cameo appearance of Alexei Kravinoff, the son of Kraven the Hunter who took on his father's mantle

Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #244
Marvel ⋅ 1997
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Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #244
 
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1st full appearance of Alexei Kravinoff aka Alyosha, son of Kraven

Revealed that Kraven and Chameleon are half-brothers which has been hinted at, most obviously in Sensational Spider-Man Annual 1996 when Chameleon refers to Kraven as "Dear friend, dear brother"

Amazing Spider-Man #565
Marvel ⋅ 2008
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Amazing Spider-Man #565
 
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1st appearance of Ana Kravinoff, the daughter of Kraven the Hunter who took up her father's mantle

Amazing Spider-Man #567
Marvel ⋅ 2008
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Amazing Spider-Man #567
 
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1st appearance of Sasha Kravinoff, the mother of Ana and Vladimir aka Grim Hunter

1st cover appearance of Ana Kravinoff

Spider-Man wears Daredevil suit

New Avengers #10
Marvel ⋅ 2011
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New Avengers #10
 
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1st team appearance of the 1959 Avengers: Sabretooth, Kraven, Dominic Fortune, Namora, Ulysses Bloodstone, Silver Sable (Ernst)

Amazing Spider-Man #16
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Amazing Spider-Man #16
 
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Death of Alexei Kravinoff

1st appearance of the Last Son of Kraven, a clone of Kraven

Amazing Spider-Man #79
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1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021
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Amazing Spider-Man #79
 
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Variant cover art by Sergio Davila

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