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Creation & Design

The Spider Slayers were created as a response to Spider-Man's growing popularity, designed to be formidable foes that could challenge the web-slinger.

Early Years

Introduced in the mid-1960s, the Spider Slayers were initially created by Alistair Smythe, a character who sought to eliminate Spider-Man using advanced technology.

Character Development

Over the years, the Spider Slayers have evolved from simple robotic foes to complex adversaries that reflect the technological advancements and ethical dilemmas of their time.

Cultural Reception

The Spider Slayers have been well-received as iconic villains in the Spider-Man mythos, often representing the dangers of technology and obsession.

Character Details

Real Name:
N/A
First Appearance:
Amazing Spider-Man #25
Species:
Robot
Gender:
N/A
Abilities:
Hunting, Tracking, Combat
Equipment:
Mechanical enhancements, Weapons
Weight:
N/A
Height:
0' 0"
Eye Color:
N/A
Hair Color:
N/A

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Amazing Spider-Man #25
Marvel ⋅ 1965
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Amazing Spider-Man #25
 
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$100
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$300
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$1k

Key Facts

1st appearance of Spencer Smythe and the Spider-Slayers

1st cameo appearance of Mary Jane Watson, face is obscured by a tree

⚠ Misconception: cited by some sources as the first appearance of Mary Jane but she does not appear in full until The Amazing Spider-Man #42

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