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Creation & Design

Scorpion was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko as a villain for Spider-Man, designed to be a formidable foe with a unique scorpion-themed costume and abilities.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a foe for Spider-Man, Scorpion's character evolved over the years, often being manipulated by others and struggling with his identity.

Character Development

Over the years, Scorpion has transitioned from a simple villain to a more complex character, often struggling with his identity and morality, especially after bonding with the Venom symbiote.

Cultural Reception

Scorpion has been well-received as a classic Spider-Man villain, often praised for his unique design and abilities.

Character Details

Real Name:
Mac Gargan
First Appearance:
Amazing Spider-Man #19
Aliases:
Scorpion, Venom, Spider-Man
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Sinister Six, Thunderbolts, Spider-Man
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Agility, Wall-crawling, Enhanced reflexes
Equipment:
Mechanical Scorpion tail, Venom symbiote
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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Amazing Spider-Man #19
Marvel ⋅ 1964
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Amazing Spider-Man #19
 
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1st appearance of Mac Gargan, becomes Scorpion in The Amazing Spider-Man #20

[September 2023 - there is a rumor that the Scorpion story arc will pick up in Spider-Man 4 which makes sense since the character was introduced in Spider-Man Homecoming]

Amazing Spider-Man #20
Marvel ⋅ 1965
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Amazing Spider-Man #20
 
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1st appearance and origin of Scorpion, Mac Gargan appears in The Amazing Spider-Man #19

Amazing Spider-Man #29
Marvel ⋅ 1965
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Amazing Spider-Man #29
 
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2nd appearance of Scorpion

Avengers, The #222
Marvel ⋅ 1982
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Avengers, The #222
 
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New Masters of Evil roster led by Egghead: Moonstone, Scorpion, Tiger Shark, Whirlwind

Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #10
Marvel ⋅ 2005
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Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #10
 
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Mac Gargan bonds with the Venom symbiote, final page

1st team appearance of the Sinister Twelve

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 #572
Marvel ⋅ 2008
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Amazing Spider-Man #572
 
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Mac Gargan becomes a Venom/Scorpion hybrid

Amazing Spider-Man #572
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2008
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Variant second printing cover appearance of Mac Gargan as a Scorpion/Venom hybrid

Dark Avengers #1
Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Dark Avengers #1
 
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1st full appearance of the Dark Avengers: Norman Osborn as Iron Patriot, Noh-Varr as Captain Marvel, Daken as Wolverine, Mac Gargan/Venom as Spider-Man, Bullseye as Hawkeye, Moonstone as Ms. Marvel, Sentry and Ares

Dark Avengers made a partial team cameo in New Avengers #49

First mention of H.A.M.M.E.R., the government organization that replaces S.H.I.E.L.D. under the leadership of Norman Osborn

[April 2024 - revealed at CinemaCon, the addition of an asterisk to the Thunderbolts title is causing speculation that there is a connection to the Dark Avengers]

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #6
Marvel ⋅ 2012
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Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #6
 
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1st appearance of Maximus Gargan in the Ultimate Universe

Absolute Carnage: Miles Morales #2
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Absolute Carnage: Miles Morales #2
 
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Variant cover art by Leinil Francis Yu

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