Daddy Longlegs (Ramsey Kole) Spider-Woman I #47 (1982) Dancer mutated into
elongated form, fought Spider-Woman, captured by the Locksmith, allegedly
clashed with Spider-Man and other heroes at the Dallas Ballet before being
cured by criminal surgeon Doctor Malus.
Dagger (Tandy Bowen) Spectacular Spider-Man II #64 (1982) Mutated by
experimental drug, gained ability to emit purifying light, partner of Cloak,
became vigilante against drug dealers and other criminals; teamed with
Spider-Man against Silvermane, Thule, Carnage, and others; joined briefly
formed super-team led by Daredevil.
Daily Bugle Amazing Spider-Man I #1 (1963) Newspaper founded
in 1897, published by J. Jonah Jameson; staffed by Robbie Robertson, Betty
Brant, Ben Urich, Glory Grant, many others; employed Peter Parker as freelance
photographer for years, became known for his photos of Spider-Man, site of many
super-villain attacks.
Daily Grind Sensational Spider-Man #0 (1996) Restaurant where
Ben Reilly worked shortly after his return to NYC and befriended many of its
patrons.
Dakimh the Enchanter Adventure into Fear #14 (1973) Wizard from
pre-Cataclysmic Atlantis, lived for thousands of years, survived death in
spirit form, aided Spider-Man against D'Spayre in the Man-Thing's swamp.
Daley, Brian Sr. Spectacular Spider-Man II #84 (1983) Politician,
father of Brian Jr. and husband of Marjorie, exploited family man image in
election; his son was kidnapped by Conchita Hernandez, then returned by
Spider-Man, after which Marjorie exposed her husband's hypocrisy.
Dalia the Shape-Changer Marvel Team-Up I #115 (1982) Leader of underclass
Haif-Nas on planet Charron, hid from enemy and former lover Meru on Earth,
submerged memory and became homeless woman, memory restored by surgery, merged
with Meru, temporarily maddened Valkyrie into fighting Spider-Man, dispatched
into space by Thor.
Damage Control
(Ann-Marie Hoag, Robin Chapel, John Porter, many others) Marvel Comics Presents #19 (1989) Firm responsible
for repairing much of the superhuman-related damage in NYC, rescued Spider-Man
when he was trapped inside the Alternator Bug-Bot.
Danner, Vicki Spider-Man: The
Arachnis Project #3 (1994) Washington, DC, liaison to the Daily Bugle,
provided Spider-Man with information relating to the Arachnis Project.
Dansen Macabre Marvel Team-Up I #93 (1980) Priestess of Shiva,
can mesmerize or kill with her dancing, fought Spider-Man, the Werewolf, and
the Shroud, subsequently joined the Shroud's Night Shift.
Daredevil (Matthew
Michael Murdock) Daredevil I #1
(1964) Blinded by radioactive waste as teenager, developed superhuman
senses, trained self to peak physical efficiency, earned law degree, became
super-hero to avenge his father's murder; teamed with Spider-Man against the
Circus of Crime, the Owl, and others; learned Spider-Man's secret identity,
stopped him from killing the Sin-Eater, revealed his own secret identity,
became Spider-Man's confidant.
Dark New Warriors I #54 (1994) Emits field of
darkness, one of the Soldiers of Misfortune.
Darkon Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981): "Knights and Demons" Statue mystically animated by the sorcerer Modred to claim the Black Knight's Ebony Blade, fought Spider-Man and others. (TV)
Dark Dimension Strange Tales I #126 (1964) Mystic realm, home
dimension of Clea, ruled by Dormammu; Spider-Man was briefly trapped there by
Portal during their clash with the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants.
Dark Mairi of the Shore Spider-Man: Spirits of the Earth (1989) Scottish sorceress, helped Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson
expose the Hellfire Club's manipulation of the village of Lochalsh, became the
guardian of young Hugh Munro.
Dark Rider Marvel Team-Up I #42 (1976) Last survivor of
wizard race active many millennia ago, brought the Scarlet Witch into 1692 to
absorb her powers. Spider-Man and others followed her through time and defeated
him.
Dark Tower Alpha Flight I #121 (1993) Wields dark energies,
member of the Chess Set.
Darkhawk (Christopher
Powell) Darkhawk #1 (1991) Young
hero in alien body with super-strength, energy blasts, flight; encountered
Spider-Man several times, teaming with him against the Brotherhood of Evil
Mutants, the Hostiles, and others.
Darkhold Marvel Spotlight I #4 (1972) Book of ancient evil magic created by Chthon; a page of it
was offered to Spider-Man by the Dwarf and later transformed Spider-X.
Darkhold Redeemers
(Victoria Montesi, Professor Louise Hastings, Sam Buchanan, Jinx, Modred the
Mystic) Darkhold #1 (1992) Team of adventurers briefly organized to prevent misuse of
Darkhold pages; Victoria and Jinx assisted Spider-Man and others against
Spider-X and Zzzax.
Darkling see Asylum.
Darkstar (Laynia
Petrovna) Champions #7 (1976)
Darkforce-wielding mutant, brother of Vanguard, briefly member of the
Champions, fought Spider-Man and the Hulk under orders of General Kutzov, later
joined Soviet Super-Soldiers and Winterguard, killed while serving in X-Corps.
Darter (Randy Vale) Spectacular Spider-Man II #29 (1979) Served
Carrion, promised Spider-Man's powers, attacked Peter Parker, who was defended
by White Tiger. Betrayed by Carrion, who gave Spider-Man's powers to the
Spider-Amoeba. Attacked Carrion and was killed by him.
Dasent Gallery of Fine Art UK Spider-Man
Annual (1983) Location which displayed golden statues of Helios and Selene,
and was where Spider-Man and Light-Master fought when the latter tried to steal
those artifacts.
Daughters of the Dragon
(Colleen Wing, Misty Knight) Deadly
Hands of Kung Fu #32 (1977) Pair of detectives, often worked with Heroes
for Hire, aided Spider-Man against the Steel Serpent and the Scorpion.
Dave Punisher v V #1 (2000) Formerly known as Spacker Dave and noted for wearing facial piercings, former neighbor of the Punisher, refused to divulge his whereabouts under torture by criminals, briefly wore bandages as fashion statement, later approached Spider-Man and others for autographs when they attempted to capture the Punisher.
Davis, Brad Amazing Spider-Man I #188 (1979) ESU student, former star quarterback, briefly dated Mary
Jane Watson.
Davis, Mr. Amazing Spider-Man I #4 (1963) Former principal at
Midtown High School
Dawes, Hildy Marvel Team-Up I #107 (1981) Leftist
revolutionary freed by the Man-Killer, died in attempt to prevent Man-Killer's
activities against Spider-Man and the She-Hulk.
Daydreamer (Catherine
Moranis) Thor I #300 (1980) Nineteenth-century Canadian woman, thought-controlling
member of the Young Gods, among the members of his team who sought to interfere
with the High Evolutionary's activities, encountered Spider-Man, gave the Gwen
Stacy Clone false memories of being "Joyce Delaney."
Dazzler (Alison Blaire) Uncanny X-Men #130 (1980) Mutant singer, able to
transform light into sound energy, teamed with Spider-Man against Lightmaster
and Thermo, became reluctant super-hero, joined the X-Men, became consort of
Longshot in the Mojoverse, later returned to Earth and her singing career.
Deacon UK Spider-Man Annual (1983) NYPD officer who investigated the Sleeper's burglary of Joseph Chambers' apartment.
Dean, Pamela Amazing Spider-Man I #205 (1980) Daily Globe society
editor.
DeNatale, Roberto Amazing Spider-Man I #262 (1985) NYC crime boss; employed Benini, Bluto, and Georgie;
sought to obtain information about Spider-Man's secret identity from D.J.
Jones.
DEAD (Direct Euthanasia
Action Division) Marvel Team-Up II #1
(1981) Private army of Major Love.
Dead Aim Spectacular Spider-Man II #210 (1994) Armored
agent of Justin Hammer, sent with others against the Foreigner, fought him and
Spider-Man.
Deadgirl X-Force #125 (2002) Mutant able to regenerate from injuries or death, can communicate with the dead, member of X-Statix, briefly encountered Spider-Man while fighting Euro-Trash.
Deadmaker (Anatolovich) Amazing Spider-Man Annual I 1996 (1996) Son of a
KGB assassin defeated by Spider-Man's parents, took his father's codename and
attempted to kill the Parkers in revenge, defeated by Spider-Man.
Deadpool (Jack, a.k.a.
Wade Wilson) New Mutants #98 (1991)
Joke-cracking mercenary with a healing factor; once traveled back in time and,
using a holographic projector, lived out a period in Spider-Man's life,
fighting Kraven the Hunter. Also
encountered Arnim Zola's duplicates of Ben and May Parker and Gwen Stacy.
Dealer Spider-Man #44 (1994) Arms supplier, defeated by
Spider-Man.
Death Captain Marvel I #27 (1973) Cosmic embodiment of
death, typically female in appearance, has encountered various super-heroes, once played a game with the
Grandmaster involving all of Earth's heroes, loved by Thanos; during a
near-death experience, Spider-Man fought Thanos to persuade her to revive young
Angelica, and his actions impressed Death enough to revive them both.
Death Squad (Silence,
Pulse, Swift, Warfare) Web of
Spider-Man #92 (1992) Operatives of the
Foreigner, each identity taken over by new operative after death with all
valuable information downloaded to replacements, fought Spider-Man and Betty
Brant.
Deathlok (Luther
Manning) Astonishing Tales I #25
(1974) Superhumanly strong cyborg in
alternate timeline, survived apocalyptic war, encountered Spider-Man when the
hero time-traveled, encountered various super-heroes after traveling to the
mainstream timeline.
Deathlok (Michael
Collins) Deathlok I #1 (1991) Pacifist placed in cyborg body, helped Spider-Man and
others against Carnage and his crew.
Deathshield Amazing Spider-Man I #367 (1992) Trained in the
fighting style of Captain America, wielded shield, member of the Taskmaster's
Evil Versions.
Deathspawn Ghost Rider III #1 (1990) Demons in the service of Deathwatch; fought Spider-Man,
the Ghost Rider (Ketch), and John Blaze; two of them possessed the Spider-Man
Doppelganger until its death.
Deathstorm (Gabriel
Gant) Marvel Comics Presents #12 (1989)
ARES field leader, fought Solo several times before Solo finally killed him
despite Spider-Man's effort to prevent it.
Deathurge Marvel Two-In-One #72 (1981) Avatar of the cosmic
entity Oblivion, formerly served Maelstrom, brings death to those who wish it,
fought the Thing, Quasar, and others; once fought Spider-Man, who sought to
save a hospitalized victim.
Deathwatch (alias
Stephen Lords) Ghost Rider III #1
(1990) Extradimensional Translord, employed various agents in earthly
activities, enemy of the Ghost Rider (Ketch), sent the Triad Brothers after
Peter Parker in erroneous belief that he had photographed a mob meeting.
Deathweb (Antro,
Arachne, Therak) Avengers West Coast
#82 (1992) Team of spider-powered operatives controlled by the Conclave,
battled Spider-Man and the West Coast Avengers.
Decay (Yoshi Hachiman) Iron Man III #22 (1999) Japanese executive, gained decaying power from the Verdant
Vial of Valtorr, one of the Exemplars.
Decepticons (Megatron,
Skywarp, Soundwave, Ravage, many others) Transformers
I #1 (1984) Extraterrestrial robots capable of transforming into vehicles
or other devices, engaged in millennia-long war against Autobots, clashed with
Spider-Man on one occasion.
Defenders (Doctor
Strange, Sub-Mariner, Hulk, Silver Surfer, Clea, Valkyrie, Hellcat, Nighthawk,
Son of Satan (Hellstorm), Power Man (Cage), Red Guardian (Starlight),
Devil-Slayer, Gargoyle, Overmind, Angel, Iceman, Moondragon, Cloud, Candy
Southern, Andromeda, Interloper, Manslaughter, Valkyrie II, Namorita, Ardina,
She-Hulk) Marvel Feature #1 (1971)
Loosely-organized super-team, went through various incarnations, aided by
Spider-Man against Lunatik and the Enchantress.
Del, Mister Webspinners #7 (1999) Midtown High science teacher
during Peter Parker's high school years.
Delandon, Carl Marvel Team-Up I #95 (1980) Renegade SHIELD
agent, corruption exposed by Spider-Man and Mockingbird.
De'lila Fantastic Four I #347 (1990) Mesmeric leader of
Skrull rebels, captured the Fantastic Four and manipulated Spider-Man, the
Ghost Rider (Ketch), the Hulk, and Wolverine into forming the new Fantastic
Four and locating the Inorganic Technotroid (ITT) in Subterranea.
Delilah Amazing Spider-Man I #414 (1996) Super-strong and agile assassin, impervious to physical
harm, allied with the Rose (Conover), fought Spider-Man, defeated by the Black
Tarantula after she killed el Uno, worked with Spider-Man (as Ricochet) against
Roughouse and Bloodscream, imprisoned.
DeLionatus, Anton Amazing Spider-Man Annual I #11 (1977) Producer at Delazny Studios, sent Spider-Squad to sabotage
"Spawn of the Spider" because he saw it as a losing investment,
attempted to kill Spider-Man to cover evidence, captured.
de Leon, Ponce Spider-Man (1967): "Fountain of Terror" Fifteenth-century conquistador, kept alive by the Fountain of Youth, captured Dr. Curtis Connors (Lizard), fled after encounter with Spider-Man and Billy Connors. (TV)
Dementia Web of Spider-Man Annual #9 (1993) Cadre member,
able to alter the perceptions of others.
Demogoblin Web of Spider-Man #86 (1992) Vengeful demon bonded with Jason Macendale by the demon
N'astirh, separated from him, created mystic glider and pumpkin bombs, set off
on crusade to kill criminals, fought by Spider-Man, sacrificed his life to
rescue a child.
Demolition Derby (Hostess Twinkies Cakes advertisement, 1979)
Criminal who used special hat as destructive throwing weapon, defeated by
Spider-Man.
Dempsy, Sharon Venom: Lethal
Protector #3 (1993) Maid to the Brock family, told Spider-Man about Eddie
Brock's background.
Dentist Marvel Comics Presents #49 (1990) Peter Parker's
dentist, associated with Critical Mass's Band of Baddies, threatened old friend
of Wolverine, knocked out by Spider-Man.
Desinna Giant-Size Spider-Man #3 (1975) Native of
trans-temporal dimension of Saku, manipulated Doc Savage into helping her against
Tarros in 1934; Spider-Man saw through her efforts when she tried same thing in
modern times.
Desperado
Spider-Man (1967): "Spider-Man Vs. Desperado" Criminal with
cowboy motif, rode electronic horse, used hypnotic pistols, defeated by
Spider-Man. (TV)
Destino, Alex Peter Parker:
Spider-Man #40 (2002) Marine
colonel victimized by Fusion (Markley)'s project to use prosthetic limbs to
control others.
Deterrence Research
Corporation Giant-Size Spider-Man #4
(1975) Munitions company involved in illegal activities, served as support
for Moses Magnum against Spider-Man and Punisher; later employed Hammer and
Anvil, who clashed with Spider-Man and the Guardians of the Galaxy.
Deveraux Amazing Spider-Man II #43 (2002) Director of
"Lobster Man."
Deviants Eternals I #1 (1976) Monstrous offshoot of
humanity, various members have menaced several heroes, involved in the Atlantis
Attacks fought by Spider-Man and others.
Devil Dinosaur Devil Dinosaur I #1 (1978) Crimson tyrannosaurus
from extradimensional Dinosaur World, companion to Moonboy, brought to NYC by
the Fallen Angels, encountered the Ghost Rider (Ketch) before being mesmerized
by the Ringmaster, freed by Spider-Man, relocated to the Savage Land.
Devos the Devastator Fantastic Four I #359 (1991) Armored alien
fanatic, seeks to destroy any species he regards as a threat to the universe,
fought the Fantastic Four and Spider-Man as a member of the Fearsome Foursome.
DeWinter, Roxanne Web of Spider-Man #8 (1985) Reporter in Smithville,
PA; exposed the Smithville Thunderbolt's secret identity despite Spider-Man's
concerns.
DeWolff, Jean Marvel Team-Up I #48 (1976) Dedicated police
captain, ally of Spider-Man in several investigations, became attracted to
Spider-Man but never revealed her interest, killed by the Sin-Eater.
DeWolff, Phillip Marvel Team-Up I #49 (1976) Father of Jean and
Brian DeWolff, mentally manipulated Brian's initial activities as the Wraith
and was imprisoned for his crimes.
Dex Amazing Spider-Man II #30 (2001) Enslaved by Morlun,
killed him when the villain was weakened after his battle with Spider-Man.
Diablo (Esteban Diablo) Fantastic Four I #30 (1964) Centuries-old
alchemist, frequent foe of the Fantastic Four, tried to recover his Diabolique
Cask of relics from Metropolitan Museum of Art; Spider-Man was unable to stop
him, but his interference delayed Diablo until the Cask's protective spell
destroyed it.
Diamond, Robert
"Bob" Deadly Hands of Kung Fu
#1 (1974) Actor and martial artist, fought
crime as one of the Sons of the Tiger, investigated murders.
Diamond, Morris
"the Snake" Web of Spider-Man
#45 (1988) Stole secrets from the Vulture (Toomes), who sought to test
mummification serum on him in vengeance; the Vulture crashed his plane, which
also carried Peter Parker and Sara Glenville, who eventually arrested both
criminals.
Diamond Hammer (Carl
Hollister) Spider-Man: Friends and Enemies #1 (1995) Criminal,
could take diamond-hard form with super-strength, one of the Metahumes, left
team after they defeated the Hostiles.
Digger Marvel Treasury Edition #25 (1980) Outcast, has
large claws with which he can burrow through the earth, competed against Claude
LeBron.
Digger (Freddie
Carnevale, Santo Castellani, Jimmy "Little Man Desanti, Louis Fredone,
Tony Mascapone, George Sims, seven others)
Amazing Spider-Man II #51 (2003) Gamma-powered composite of the Vegas
Thirteen killed in 1957 under the orders of mob boss Morris Forelli, fought
Spider-Man while seeking vengeance on Forelli, died in fight.
Diggers Venom: Lethal
Protector #1 (1993) Armored operatives of
the Life Foundation, fought Venom and Spider-Man.
Dilby, Lucius Amazing Spider-Man Annual I #14 (1980) Scientist
in employ of Doctor Doom, obtained power of the Bend Sinister, fought by
Spider-Man and Doctor Strange, imprisoned in crystal by Dormammu for failing
against the heroes.
Dire Wraiths Rom #1 (1979) Alien race which infiltrated Earth
decades ago, launched all-out assault, opposed by the Spaceknight Rom and many
of Earth's heroes, including Spider-Man.
Discus (Tim Stuart) Power Man #22 (1974)
Used specialized throwing discs in battle, initially fought Power Man (Cage),
briefly reformed, subsequently among the villains sent against Spider-Man and
the New Warriors by Justin Hammer.
Disgraziato Web of Spider-Man #27 (1987) Head of Executive
Services, Inc., sought to control American industry, escaped when Spider-Man
ended his extortion activities.
Disruptor (Richard M.
Raleigh) Spectacular Spider-Man I #1
(1968) Ran for mayor, used costumed
identity and the Smasher to make it appear that the underworld was targeting
him, suspected by Captain George Stacy, sent Smasher to kill Stacy, killed when
Smasher turned on him.
DiVargas Spider-Man (1967): "Cloud City of Gold" Ruler of Aztec city hidden in South America, set golden war bird to fight Spider-Man. (TV)
Djinn Marvel Team-Up Annual #7 (1984) Four-headed genie
in the service of the Collector, abducted Spider-Man and Marrina.
D. K. (David Kalen) Sensational Spider-Man #16 (1997) Mutated by chemical waste, gained super-strength and
decaying touch, sought vengeance, fought Spider-Man (Reilly), turned power on
self, re-aged the Vulture (Toomes) before dying.
Doc Samson (Dr. Leonard
Samson) Incredible Hulk II #141
(1969) Gamma-powered psychiatrist, super-strong, as worked both against and
with the Hulk, fought AIM and the Rhino alongside Spider-Man, took over
management of Ravencroft from Dr. Kafka.
Doc Savage (Dr. Clark
Savage) Doc Savage #1 (1975) Adventurer of the 1930s, accompanied by five assistants,
encountered Desinna and Tarros in 1934, as Spider-Man did in modern times.
Dockery, Rupert M. Spider-Woman I #26 (1980) Corrupt journalist,
hired Belinda Bell to impersonate Daily Globe owner K. J. Clayton in attempt to
seize control of the paper, foiled by Spider-Man.
Doctor Angst (Jonas Mueller) Spectacular Spider-Man II #252 (1997) Unethical scientist, agent of Norman Osborn, mutated Sir and created the Green Goblin Construct.
Doctor Atlantean Spider-Man (1967): "Up from Nowhere" Fish-like scientist, used advanced technology of Atlantis in attempt to conquer the surface world, encased Manhattan within a bubble and sank it into the ocean, defeated by Spider-Man. (TV)
Doctor Cool Spider-Man (1967): "Cold Storage" Diamond thief, wielded trick cane, captured Spider-Man in atomic freezer, later defeated by him. (TV)
Doctor Donut Ren & Stimpy #6 (1993) Enemy of Powdered Toast Man, placed a mind control device on the "Man of Crust," caused him to fight Spider-Man. Has a cake donut for a head.
Doctor Doom (Victor Von
Doom) Fantastic Four I #5 (1962)
Disfigured dictator of Latveria, genius scientist and sorcerer, wears advanced
armor and uses wide variety of weapons, arch-nemesis of the Fantastic Four, has
fought Spider-Man on several occasions, has also allied with him against the
Dark Rider and other threats.
Doctor Dorcas (Lemuel
Dorcas) Sub-Mariner #5 (1968) Criminal biologist, enemy of the Sub-Mariner, attempted to
transfer life-force of the Sub-Mariner and Spider-Man into his Aquanoids, later
crushed to death.
Doctor Druid (Anthony Ludgate Druid) Amazing Adventures I #1 (1961)
Psychiatrist turned sorcerer, active since the 1950s, joined the Avengers,
advised Spider-Man on the Students of Love, later turned violent, seemingly
killed by Hellstorm.
Doctor Dumpty Spider-Man (1967): "The Devious Dr. Dumpty" Overweight criminal, used underlings and knockout gas in crime spree, defeated by Spider-Man. (TV)
Doctor Faustus (Johann
Fennoff) Captain America I #107
(1968) Criminal psychologist, enemy of Captain America foe, once controlled
Spider-Man's mind in plan to mesmerize nation, defeated by Spider-Man, sent
Everyman to steal energy from others, killed by Nomad.
Doctor Hope Amazing Spider-Man I #295 (1987) Worked at the Mad Dog Ward, mutated Brainstorm, imprisoned
after the ward was closed down.
Doctor Kraft (Walston
Kraft) Spider-Man Unlimited I #21
(1998) Geneticist, headed and misled the International Council On Cloning
And Research.. Employed Ivan the hunchback, created army of Frankenclones,
opposed by Spider-Man and the Frankenstein Monster.
Doctor Magneto Spider-Man (1967): "The Revenge of Dr. Magneto" Scientist who used special gun to control magnetism, sought revenge for ridiculed theories, defeated by Spider-Man. (TV)
Doctor Manta
Spider-Man (1967): "Phantom from the Depths of Time" Commanded
giant mechanical beetles to enslave island populace in order to mine ore,
assisted by hunchbacked Igor, defeated by Spider-Man. (TV)
Doctor Moon Amazing Spider-Man (1977):
"Night of the Clones" (4/26/78) Scientist, sought revenge for
perceived slight, cloned himself and Spider-Man. (TV)
Doctor Nero (Royce Nero) Amazing Spider-Man I #302 (1988) Former
government scientist, used riot control weaponry to attack On-Line Research in
Kansas, defeated by Spider-Man, who was interviewing for a job there as Peter
Parker.
Doctor Octopus (Otto
Octavius) Amazing Spider-Man I #3
(1963) Scientist bonded with mechanical tentacles via radiation, became a megalomaniac, one of Spider-Man's earliest opponents, fought him many times,
led the Sinister Six against him, used alias of the Master Planner in some
operations, briefly engaged to May Parker in plot to obtain nuclear reactor she
had inherited, killed by Kaine, resurrected by the True Believers and Doctor
Octopus (Trainer).
Doctor Octopus (Carolyn
Trainer) Amazing Spider-Man I #405
(1995) Daughter of Dr. Seward Trainer,
became devoted student of Doctor Octopus (Octavius), worked with him to empower
Stunner, used armor and mechanical arms as new Doctor Octopus after Octavius's
death, fell in love with the Master Programmer, fought Spider-Man and the
Scarlet Spider, helped resurrect Octavius, returned to his service.
Doctor Paine (Thaddeus
Paine) Morbius #2 (1992) Sadistic
surgeon, targeted Morbius, inadvertently allowed to escape by Spider-Man, later
experimented upon Venom.
Doctor Strange (Stephen
Vincent Strange) Strange Tales I #110
(1963) Sorcerer Supreme, uses mystic arts to protect the Earth dimension,
sometimes sought as consultant by Spider-Man, has worked alongside him against
Xandu, the Bend Sinister, and other mystic threats; twice recruited Spider-Man
for the Secret Defenders.
Doctor Vespasian
Spider-Man (1967): "The Vanishing Doctor Vespasian"
Green-skinned scientist who rendered himself and his dog Brutus invisible,
embarked on bank robbing spree, defeated when Spider-Man installed used ice
cream in a bank's sprinkler system to restore the villain's visibility. (TV)
Doctor Von Schlick
Spider-Man (1967): "The Slippery Doctor Von Schlick" Wore special
rubber suit, could fire bubbles from his fingertips to envelop opponents, stole
large quantities of oil, defeated by Spider-Man. (TV)
Doctor Karl Webber Web of Spider-Man Annual #2 (1986) Husband of Dr. Reni Weber, experimented on the alien member of the New Mutants Warlock, causing his subject to rampage through Manhattan with his wife in Warlock's hands; helped and chastised by Spider-Man.
Doctor Reni Webber Web of Spider-Man Annual
#2 (1986) Wife of Dr. Karl Weber, experimented on the alien member of the
New Mutants Warlock, causing the subject to rampage through Manhattan with her
in Warlock's hands; helped and chastised by Spider-Man.
Doctor Zap
Spider-Man (1967): "Spider-Man Meets Skyboy" Chinese scientist,
operated out of base in Lightning Mountain, sought anti-gravity helmet, abducted
its inventor, defeated by Spider-Man and Skyboy. (TV)
Doctor Zeus Marvel Team-Up II #2 (1997) Deranged scientist
dedicated to Greece's supposed glory days, created the Menagerie of Myth that
fought Spider-Man and Hercules; terrified of Hercules, he had himself petrified
by his Medusa.
Dolman, Gray Amazing Spider-Man II #2 (1999) Mysterious mystic from whom Norman Osborn stole one of the
components of the Gathering of Five, sought vengeance against Gathering
participants, gained control of Shadrac, became merged with him.
Doman, Peter Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #3 (1981) Classmate
of Peter Parker at Midtown High.
Domino (a.k.a. Neena
Thurman and others) X-Force #8 (1992) Highly-trained mutant mercenary with minor luck-altering
ability, long history of activity with Cable and X-Force, fought and defeated
by Spider-Man during the Coterie's "Contest of Champions."
Donaldson Amazing Spider-Man I #192 (1979) Daily Bugle
reporter.
Don Moroni UK Spider-Man Annual (1979) Aged mob boss whose operations were so disrupted by Spider-Man that he hired assassin Seth Youngblood to eliminate the wall-crawler.
Donovan, Arnold "Lefty" Amazing Spider-Man I #244 (1983) Petty criminal, worked for Hobgoblin (Kingsley), hypnotized and exposed to strength-enhancing formula, driven insane, fought Spider-Man as the Hobgoblin before Kingsley killed him via remote control.
Doom's Brigade (Hobgoblin (Kingsley or Leeds), Electro, Rhino, Boomerang, Eduardo Lobo, Batroc the Leaper, Machete, Grey Gargoyle, Oddball, Rattan) Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America in Dr. Doom's Revenge (1989) Group of costumed criminals allegedly hired by Doctor Doom in conquest, scheme, fought Spider-Man and Captain America.
Doombots Fantastic Four I #5 (1962) Semi-autonomous
simulacra of Doctor Doom used as substitutes; one infiltrated Avengers Mansion
when the super-team was believed dead following the Onslaught crisis, only to
be defeated by Spider-Man, the Hulk, and Aquarian; Spider-Man battled another
one in Latveria while searching for information on Mary Jane Watson's
whereabouts.
Doop X-Force #116 (2001) Mysterious floating bloblike creature, records activities of X-Statix, briefly encountered Spider-Man while fighting Euro-Trash.
Doppelganger Infinity War #1 (1992) Six-armed super-strong
monstrous creature created by the Magus, allied with the Hobgoblin (Macendale),
then with Carnage and others, fought Spider-Man and other heroes, sacrificed
life saving Shriek from Carnage.
Dormammu Strange Tales I #126 (1964) Extradimensional
entity of vast power, rules the Dark Dimension, nemesis of Doctor Strange,
allied with Doctor Doom to manipulate the Bend Sinister, attempted to invade
the Earth dimension several times, opposed by Spider-Man and other heroes when
he sent an army of Mindless Ones to invade.
Draco (Demosthenes Q.
Drake) Spider-Man: Invasion of the Dragon Men (1974)
Award-winning scientist, mutated self into dragon-like form, pretended to be
alien invader, hoped to conquer the world, fought by Spider-Man, mutated
further into ordinary lizard.
Dracula (Vlad Tepes) Tomb of Dracula I #1 (1972) Vampire lord, over
500 years old; nearly encountered Spider-Man while searching for A.J. Maxfield;
despite his diverse experiences, Spider-Man refused to believe that Dracula
existed until Doctor Strange sought his help against the vampire, exposing the
truth about Dracula's lover Raynee in the process.
Dragon Lords Amazing Spider-Man I #184 (1978) Four gang
leaders, served as lieutenants for White Dragon when he tried to recruit Peter
Parker's fellow student Phillip Chang.
Dragon Man Fantastic Four I #35 (1965) Powerful fire-breathing android created by Professor
Gregson Gilbert and Diablo, has childlike mentality, fought the Fantastic Four
on behalf of various masters, sent to fight cosmic-powered Spider-Man by the
Wizard, later fought non-cosmic Spider-Man as pawn of the New Enforcers and of
Jonas Harrow.
Dragon Men Spider-Man:
Invasion of the Dragon Men (1974)
Robots created by Draco, similar to himself in form, pretended to be aliens.
Dragonfly (Meiko Yin) Amazing Spider-Man I #421 (1997) Cousin of Bugle
photographer Angela Yin, member of the True Believers, won warrior role from
her former lover Karsano, rebelled after being ordered to kill Angela.
Dragon's Egg Amazing Spider-Man #349 (1991) Mystic item owned by Doctor Doom's mother, stolen by the
Black Fox to sell to the Arcane Order of the Night, retrieved by Doctor Doom
with the help of Spider-Man and the Black Fox.
Drake, Carlton see Homo Arachnis.
Drake, Frank Tomb of Dracula I #1 (1972) Descendant of
Dracula, became fighter against the occult, joined the Nightstalkers, used
special gun designed to destroy supernatural beings, fought Spider-X and Zzzax
alongside Spider-Man and others, seemingly killed in explosion.
Drax the Destroyer
(Arthur Sampson Douglas) Iron Man I
#55 (1973) Father of Moondragon,
resurrected in super-powerful form to defeat Thanos, served in the Infinity
Watch with Power Gem while in diminished mental state, later regained
intelligence.
Dread Ghost Rider III #47 (1994) Mutated and
resurrected by demonic crimelord Hellgate, psionic and energy-blasting powers,
partner of Rak, fought Spider-Man and Vengeance, later killed by Vengeance.
Dreadknight (Bram
Velsing) Iron Man I #101 (1977)
Formerly a scientist in Doctor Doom's employ; uses advanced technology against
various heroes; briefly took control of Latveria, where Spider-Man prevented
him from executing Betty Brant; fought Spider-Man, the Rangers, and Turbine as
member of the Frightful Four.
Dreadnoughts Strange Tales I #154 (1967) Powerful robots,
originally built by Hydra, used against Spider-Man by the Maggia, the New
Enforcers, and others.
Drew, Jessica Drew Marvel Spotlight I #32 (1976) Received
super-strength, wall-crawling ability, venom-blasts, immunity to poisons,
gliding flight from treatment by the High Evolutionary; developed identity of
Spider-Woman, briefly worked for Hydra, became super-hero, worked as private
investigator with partner Lindsey McCabe, fought several villains, encountered Spider-Man
and other heroes, lost immunity and venom-blasts in various circumstances,
served as mentor to Spider-Woman (Franklin).
Drom the Backwards Man Marvel Team-Up I #31 (1975) Exchanged with his elderly
self at birth via space-time fluke, gradually grew younger over the decades,
attempted to slow regression by siphoning life force from others, targeted
Spider-Man, foguht Spider-Man and Iron Fist, regressed into non-existence.
Dry New Warriors I #54 (1994) Able to dehydrate
others, one of the Soldiers of Misfortune.
Dryrot (Paul Contoni) Spider-Man: The Final Adventure #3 (1996) Mutated
into monstrous form by GARID, persuaded by Spider-Man to help against Tendril,
regained humanity shortly thereafter.
D'Spayre Marvel Team-Up I #68 (1978) Demonic Fear Lord,
first tried power on Spider-Man in the Man-Thing's swamp, also clashed with Ben
Reilly during his five-year "exile," returned to force the Black Cat
to fight both men.
Dubroth, Armand Amazing Spider-Man I #219 (1981) Blackmailed
Warden Rue of Ryker's Island in order to arrange escape of several prisoners,
efforts halted by Spider-Man.
DuPaul, Medgar Web of Spider-Man #18 (1986) Insane Virginian
millionaire, used high-tech weapons to hunt drifters and criminals, targeted
Peter Parker while he was "missing in action," shut down by Peter and
Deputy Sarah.
Duke Spider-Man: The
Lost Years #1 (1995) Salt Lake City
criminal, allied with the Tannen organization, killed by Kaine.
Dunne, Sean Web of Spider-Man #20 (1986) Led Irish terrorist
group, attempted to explode Tower of London while Peter Parker and Joy Mercado
were on assignment in London, defeated by Spider-Man.
Dunson, Abner Amazing Spider-Man Annual I #27 (1993) Stored his
son David's emotions in digitized form before David died in combat, tried to
force them to be accessed in Annex, opposed by Spider-Man and Annex.
Dusk Spider-Man #90 (1998) Rebel leader in the Negative
Zone, role passed on from one native of Tarsuu to another; Spider-Man adopted
it to battle Blastaar and maintained it during the "Identity Crisis"
caused by Norman Osborn's bounty.
Dusk (Cassie St.
Commons) Slingers #0 (1998) Able to teleport and disappear into shadows, gained powers
after reviving from the dead, one of the Slingers.
Duvall, Snaky Web of Spider-Man #82 (1991) Maggia manager,
employed enforcers with augmented strength.
Dwarf Ghost Rider III #25 (1992) Agent of Chthon, attempted to persuade Spider-Man to use
the Darkhold page that later transformed Spider-X.
Dwyer, President Spectacular Spider-Man II #9 (1977) Served as ESU president.
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