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Creation & Design

Rhino was created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Romita Sr. as a formidable foe for Spider-Man, designed to embody brute strength and resilience.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a villain for Spider-Man, Rhino quickly became known for his relentless pursuit of the hero and his role in various criminal organizations.

Character Development

Over the years, Rhino has evolved from a simple brute to a more complex character, often struggling with his identity and the consequences of his actions, leading to moments of redemption and depth.

Cultural Reception

Rhino has been well-received as a classic Spider-Man villain, often praised for his unique design and brute strength, making him a memorable character in the Marvel Universe.

Character Details

Real Name:
Aleksei Sytsevich
First Appearance:
Amazing Spider-Man #41
Aliases:
The Rhino
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Sinister Six, The Enforcers, Hydra
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Durability, Enhanced speed
Equipment:
Rhinoceros suit
Weight:
600lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
bald

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Amazing Spider-Man #41
Marvel ⋅ 1966
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Amazing Spider-Man #41
 
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1st appearance of Rhino

[April 2023 - Rhino was teased in the first look of Kraven The Hunter at Sony's CinemaCon 2023]

Amazing Spider-Man #42
Marvel ⋅ 1966
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Amazing Spider-Man #42
 
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2nd appearance of the Rhino

1st full appearance of Mary Jane Watson, final panel

Mary Jane Watson delivers her iconic line "Face it, Tiger…you just hit the jackpot!"

Amazing Spider-Man #43
Marvel ⋅ 1966
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Amazing Spider-Man #43
 
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2nd appearance of Mary Jane Watson

Peter and Mary Jane's first date

3rd appearance and origin of Rhino

Incredible Hulk #104
Marvel ⋅ 1968
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Incredible Hulk #104
 
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Classic battle of The Hulk vs Rhino

Incredible Hulk #171
Marvel ⋅ 1974
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Battle of the Hulk versus Abomination and Rhino

The Thing #24
Marvel ⋅ 1985
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The Thing #24
 
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Death of Miracle Man

Classic battle the Thing vs Rhino

Amazing Spider-Man #280
Marvel ⋅ 1986
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Amazing Spider-Man #280
 
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1st team appearance of the Sinister Syndicate, led by The Beetle: Rhino, Boomerang, Hydro-Man, Speed Demon

Deadpool #66
Marvel ⋅ 2002
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Deadpool #66
 
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Scarce, hard-to-find

Cover art featuring Rhino

Amazing Spider-Man #546
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2008
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Amazing Spider-Man #546
 
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Second printing

Amazing Spider-Man #687
1:15 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2012
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Amazing Spider-Man #687
 
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Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto

Miles Morales: Spider-Man #2
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Miles Morales: Spider-Man #2
 
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Variant cover art by Sana Takeda

Miles Morales: Spider-Man #2
3rd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Miles Morales: Spider-Man #2
 
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Third printing

Copies ordered by retailers: 1,757

Miles Morales: Spider-Man #1
4th Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Miles Morales: Spider-Man #1
 
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Fourth printing

Marvel Action Origins #4
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1:10 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2021
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Marvel Action Origins #4
 
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Variant cover art by Agnes Garbowska

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