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Creation & Design

The Sinister Six was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko as a group of villains to challenge Spider-Man, showcasing the idea of teamwork among villains.

Early Years

The Sinister Six first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1, where they were formed by Doctor Octopus to defeat Spider-Man. Over the years, the lineup has changed frequently, featuring various villains from Spider-Man's rogues gallery.

Character Development

Over the years, the Sinister Six has evolved from a simple villain team to a complex group with individual backstories and motivations, often reflecting the themes of redemption and rivalry.

Cultural Reception

The Sinister Six has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for their unique concept of villain teamwork and their dynamic interactions with Spider-Man.

Character Details

Real Name:
Various
First Appearance:
Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1
Aliases:
Sinister Six, Sinister Syndicate
Species:
Human
Gender:
Varies
Affiliations:
Spider-Man, Various Villains
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Intellect, Genius-level intellect, Master combatants
Equipment:
Advanced technology, Weapons
Weight:
Varies
Height:
0' 0"
Eye Color:
Varies
Hair Color:
Varies

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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

Marvel Special Edition #1
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Marvel Special Edition #1
 
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84-page, oversized collection Reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 (1964), the first team appearance of the Sinister Six

Reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #6, first appearance of the Lizard

Marvel Tales #150
Marvel ⋅ 1983
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Marvel Tales #150
 
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Reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 'The Sinister Six' story

Alterations are made to the dialogue for the sake of relevancy when it went on sale - Aunt May references The Dukes of Hazzard whereas in the original she mentions The Beverly Hillbillies

Amazing Spider-Man #337
Marvel ⋅ 1990
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Amazing Spider-Man #337
 
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1st full team appearance of the Sinister Six II: Doctor Octopus, Electro, Mysterio, Sandman, Hobgoblin, Vulture

This is the second Sinister Six roster of villains

The Sinister Six introduced in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 only appeared together once, therefore this issue would be the second full appearance ever of a Sinister Six team

Amazing Spider-Man #642
1:20 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Amazing Spider-Man #642
 
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Variant cover art by John Romita Sr. featuring the Sinister Six

Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #1
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Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #1
 
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Variant cover art by Humberto Ramos featuring Spider-Man's rogues

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Spider-Man #234
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Spider-Man #234
 
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1st appearance of Iron Spider, the uncle of Miles Morales, previously thought to be dead

1st team appearance of the Sinister Six led by Iron Spider: Sandman, Bombshell, Spot, Electro, Hobgoblin

Spider-Man #234
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Spider-Man #234
 
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Second printing

Spider-Man #235
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Spider-Man #235
 
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Second printing

Amazing Spider-Man #25
1:200 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Amazing Spider-Man #25
 
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Variant cover art by Ryan Stegman

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