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Creation & Design

The character of Otto Octavius was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, first appearing in The Amazing Spider-Man #3 in 1963. The concept of the Superior Spider-Man emerged from a storyline where Octavius swaps minds with Peter Parker.

Early Years

Otto Octavius, originally a brilliant scientist, became one of Spider-Man's most formidable foes as Doctor Octopus. His obsession with defeating Spider-Man led to his eventual mind swap with Peter Parker.

Character Development

Over time, Otto Octavius evolves from a villain to a complex anti-hero, grappling with his identity as Spider-Man and the responsibilities that come with it. His journey explores themes of redemption, power, and the nature of heroism.

Cultural Reception

The Superior Spider-Man storyline received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to the character and its exploration of morality and identity.

Character Details

Real Name:
Otto Octavius
First Appearance:
Amazing Spider-Man #697
Aliases:
Doctor Octopus, Spider-Man
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Sinister Six, Avengers, Spider-Man
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Mechanical tentacles, Spider-sense, Superhuman strength
Equipment:
Spider-Bots, Octobots
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Amazing Spider-Man #697
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Amazing Spider-Man #697
 
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Doctor Octopus begins transferring his mind to the body of Peter Parker, later Doc Ock becomes The Superior Spider-Man

Daredevil #21
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Daredevil #21
 
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1st cameo appearance of the Superior Spider-Man, in one panel, obscured by shadows

Amazing Spider-Man #700
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Amazing Spider-Man #700
 
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Death of Peter Parker in Doc Ock's body

Doc Ock's consciousness becomes fully seated in Peter Parker's body

Doc Ock makes the choice to become 'Superior Spider-Man'

Avenging Spider-Man #15.1
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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1st full appearance of the Superior Spider-Man - Doc Ock states "Doctor Octopus is dead. Long live the Superior Spider-man"

Debut of Superior Spider-Man costume, briefly seen in The Amazing Spider-Man #700 in a vision

Superior Spider-Man #1
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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First solo title with Otto Octavius as Spider-Man, Peter Parker

Superior Spider-Man #1
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Variant design sketch cover art by Ed McGuinness

Superior Spider-Man #23
Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Superior Spider-Man, Otto Octavius becomes Superior Venom

Superior Spider-Man #25
Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Carlie Cooper becomes Monster after being exposed to Goblin Formula

Superior Spider-Man loses the Venom symbiote

Amazing Spider-Man #11
Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Amazing Spider-Man #11
 
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1st full appearance of Solus, the father of the Inheritors

📖 Spider-Verse Reading Order: read The Amazing Spider-Man #11 (2014 series) then Spider-Verse Team-Up #2

Superior Spider-Man #1
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Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Premiere issue of the second Superior Spider-Man series featuring Doc Ock as the Superior Spider-Man

Superior Spider-Man #2
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Superior Spider-Man #2
 
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Debut of cosmic powers for Superior Spider-Man

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