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Creation & Design

The Lizard was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, first appearing in The Amazing Spider-Man #44. The character was designed to be a tragic figure, a scientist who transforms into a monstrous reptilian creature due to an experiment gone wrong.

Early Years

Dr. Curt Connors was a brilliant scientist specializing in reptilian genetics. After losing his arm in the war, he experimented with lizard DNA to regenerate it, leading to his transformation into the Lizard.

Character Development

Over the years, the Lizard has evolved from a simple villain to a complex character with a tragic backstory. His struggles with his identity and the consequences of his actions have made him a compelling figure in the Spider-Man universe.

Cultural Reception

The Lizard has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for his tragic nature and the depth of his character.

Character Details

Real Name:
Dr. Curt Connors
Aliases:
The Lizard
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Sinister Six, The Lizard's Allies
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Regeneration, Reptilian agility
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Amazing Spider-Man #6

Marvel ⋅ 1963

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Amazing Spider-Man #6
 
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1st appearance and origin of the Lizard

Amazing Spider-Man #32

Marvel ⋅ 1966

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Amazing Spider-Man #32
 
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2nd appearance of Curt Connors in human form throughout - does not turn into the Lizard again until The Amazing Spider-Man #44

Amazing Spider-Man #44

Marvel ⋅ 1967

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Amazing Spider-Man #44
 
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2nd appearance of Curt Connors as the Lizard

Amazing Spider-Man #45

Marvel ⋅ 1967

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3rd appearance of the Lizard

Amazing Spider-Man #313

Marvel ⋅ 1989

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Amazing Spider-Man #313
 
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Cover art by Todd McFarlane featuring The Lizard

📖 Inferno Crossover: next, read Fantastic Four #323

Amazing Spider-Man #630

1:15 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2010

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Amazing Spider-Man #630
 
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Variant cover art by Joe Quinones

Amazing Spider-Man #688

Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2012

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Amazing Spider-Man #688
 
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell

Amazing Spider-Man #689

1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2012

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Amazing Spider-Man #689
 
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Variant cover art by Matthew Clark

Amazing Spider-Man #690

1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2012

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Amazing Spider-Man #690
 
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Variant cover art by Shane Davis

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