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Creation & Design

Spot was created by writer Bill Mantlo and artist Rick Leonardi, first appearing in The Spectacular Spider-Man in 1985. His design was inspired by the concept of teleportation and the visual representation of spots.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a minor villain for Spider-Man, Spot's unique powers allowed him to create portals that could transport him and others across distances, making him a formidable foe despite his seemingly silly appearance.

Character Development

Over the years, Spot has evolved from a minor villain to a more complex character, often portrayed with a mix of comedic and serious tones. His powers have been explored in various storylines, allowing for deeper character development.

Cultural Reception

Spot has received mixed reviews from fans and critics, often seen as a humorous yet underutilized character in the Spider-Man universe. His unique powers have garnered a cult following.

Character Details

Real Name:
Johnathan Ohnn
First Appearance:
Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #94
Aliases:
The Spot
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Sinister Six, Spider-Man's Rogues Gallery
Abilities:
Teleportation, Martial Arts, Genius-level intellect
Equipment:
Teleportation spots
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 8"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #94
Marvel ⋅ 1984
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Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #94
 
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1st cameo appearance of Jonathan Ohnn, later becomes Spot

Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #97
Marvel ⋅ 1984
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Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #97
 
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1st full appearance of Jonathan Ohnn, becomes Spot in the next issue

1st and only appearance of Timothy Quail as the Hermit

Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #98
Marvel ⋅ 1985
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Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #98
 
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1st appearance of Spot, a villain who has the power to teleport

[February 2021 - Spot rumored villain for Spider-Verse 2 / June 2022 - confirmed to appear in Spider-Verse 2, voiced by Jason Schwartzman]

Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #99
Marvel ⋅ 1985
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2nd appearance and first cover of Spot

Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #100
Marvel ⋅ 1985
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Milestone issue

Cover art featuring Spot

Ultimate Spider-Man #111
Marvel ⋅ 2007
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1st appearance of Ultimate Spot, the subject of a Roxxon experiment

Ultimate Spider-Man #111
Wizard World ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2007
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Ultimate Spider-Man #111
 
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Variant cover art by Stuart Immonen

2009 Wizard World Chicago exclusive

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

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