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Creation & Design

Mysterio was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, debuting in 1964 as a master illusionist and special effects artist who uses his skills to commit crimes and battle Spider-Man.

Early Years

Initially, Mysterio was a villain who sought to prove himself as a superior foe to Spider-Man, using his talents in illusion and deception to create elaborate schemes.

Character Development

Over the years, Mysterio has evolved from a simple villain to a more complex character, often exploring themes of identity, reality, and the nature of heroism, sometimes even finding himself in anti-hero roles.

Cultural Reception

Mysterio has been well-received as one of Spider-Man's most iconic foes, known for his unique powers and theatrical persona.

Character Details

Real Name:
Quentin Beck
First Appearance:
Amazing Spider-Man #2
Aliases:
Mysterio
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Sinister Six, Masters of Evil, Hydra
Abilities:
Illusion casting, Expert in special effects, Master of deception
Equipment:
Illusion generators, Gas masks, Various gadgets
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Amazing Spider-Man #2
Marvel ⋅ 1963
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Amazing Spider-Man #2
 
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3rd appearance of Spider-Man

1st appearance of Vulture

1st appearance of the Terrible Tinkerer

1st cameo appearance of Mysterio, disguised as the assistant of the Terrible Tinkerer

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Spider-Man first references his ability to sense danger as his Spider-Sense tingling

Amazing Spider-Man #13
Marvel ⋅ 1964
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Amazing Spider-Man #13
 
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1st appearance of Mysterio

Quentin Beck aka Mysterio, first appears in The Amazing Spider-Man #2 not in costume

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 #24
Marvel ⋅ 1965
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Amazing Spider-Man #24
 
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Cited as a Mysterio appearance but the character only appears in disguise, not in costume

Amazing Spider-Man Annual #4
Marvel ⋅ 1967
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Amazing Spider-Man Annual #4
 
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3rd appearance of Mysterio in costume, disguised in The Amazing Spider-Man #2 and #24

Amazing Spider-Man #66
Marvel ⋅ 1968
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Amazing Spider-Man #66
 
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Cover art by John Romita

Avengers, The #126
Marvel ⋅ 1974
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Avengers, The #126
 
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Includes Marvel Value Stamp #46 - Mysterio

Amazing Spider-Man #141
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Amazing Spider-Man #141
 
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1st appearance of the second Mysterio, Dan Berkhart

Amazing Spider-Man #142
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Amazing Spider-Man #142
 
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1st cameo appearance of Gwen Stacy clone, full appearance in Amazing Spider-Man #144

Marvel Tales #151
Reprint ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1983
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Marvel Tales #151
 
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Reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #13 (1964)

Amazing Spider-Man #311
Marvel ⋅ 1989
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Amazing Spider-Man #311
 
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Cover art by Todd McFarlane featuring Mysterio

The circled number after McFarlane's signature denotes how many spiders are illustrated into the design, hidden on the cover

📖 Inferno Crossover: next, read Daredevil #262

Daredevil #7
Marvel ⋅ 1999
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Daredevil #7
 
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Death of Mysterio, by a self-inflicted gunshot wound that he attributes to being inspired by Kraven who died of suicide as well

Later, in Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #12, Mysterio removes the glass headpiece to gruesomely reveal that half of his skull is missing

Spider-Man / Black Cat: The Evil that Men Do #2
Marvel ⋅ 2002
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Spider-Man / Black Cat: The Evil that Men Do #2
 
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Written by Kevin Smith

1st appearance of Francis Klum, a teleporting mutant, becomes the third Mysterio

Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #11
Marvel ⋅ 2006
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Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #11
 
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1st appearance of Francis Klum as the third Mysterio in-costume

Amazing Spider-Man #686
1:15 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2012
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Amazing Spider-Man #686
 
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Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto

Symbiote Spider-Man #1
Store Exclusive ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Variant virgin cover art by Clayton Crain limited to 600 copies

Symbiote Spider-Man #4
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Symbiote Spider-Man #4
 
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Second printing, interior art of Mysterio bonding with the Venom symbiote

Spider-Men: Double Trouble #2
Marvel ⋅ 2022
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Spider-Men: Double Trouble #2
 
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1st appearance of a female Mysterio in comic books

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