Mace, Colonel Gideon Hero for Hire #3 (1972) Crazed veteran with a specialized
mace for a hand; battled Power Man (Cage), Spider-Man, and the White Tiger;
killed the White Tiger's family and wounded the White Tiger, pursued by
Spider-Man, accidentally killed by his own men.
Macendale, Jason Machine Man I #19 (1981) Mercenary, first used
the identity of Jack O'Lantern to fight Machine Man and Spider-Man, became
enforcer for the Kingpin, harbored grudge against the Hobgoblin (Kingsley),
hired the Foreigner to kill him, took over Hobgoblin identity, ineffectually
fought Spider-Man and the Green Goblin (Harry Osborn), merged with Demogoblin
by the demon N'astirh, gained strength from the Grim Hunter's potions after
Demogoblin separated from him, underwent cybernetic enhancement, defeated by
Spider-Man and imprisoned, killed by the Hobgoblin.
MACH-5 (Abner Jenkins) Strange Tales I #123 (1964) Used winged armor as
the Beetle, initially fought the Human Torch, fought Spider-Man several times,
led the Sinister Syndicate, joined the Masters of Evil under both Egghead and
Baron Helmut Zemo, became MACH-1 in Zemo's scheme to become false heroes as the
Thunderbolts, became genuinely interested in heroics, briefly served time for
past crimes, underwent alteration to look African-American, used subsequent
codenames of MACH-2 through MACH-4.
MACH-1 see MACH-5.
Machete (Ferdinand Lopez) Captain America I #302 (1985) Member of Batroc's
Brigade, uses blades in battle, allegedly once joined several other villains in
attacking Spider-Man and Captain America on behalf of Doctor Doom, allegedly
killed by the Scourge of the Underworld.
Machine Man (X-51,
a.k.a. Aaron Stack) 2001: A Space
Odyssey #8 (1977) Heroic robot designed by Dr. Able Stack, fought various
enemies, fought Baron Brimstone alongside Spider-Man, briefly joined the Avengers.
MacIntosh, Ann Amazing Spider-Man Annual I #18 (1984) Daily
Bugle classifieds solicitor.
MacNamara, Harvey Amazing Spider-Man I #225 (1982) Registrar at
ESU, targeted by the Foolkiller (Salinger).
Macone, Officer Joey Spectacular Spider-Man II #16 (1978) Reckless NYC
police officer, alienated wife Mary Ann with his activities, discovered police
corruption involving the Beetle, helped Spider-Man defeat the villain, promoted
to detective.
Mad Dog Ward Web of Spider-Man #33 (1987) Psychiatric clinic
funded by the Kingpin to imprison potential threats to his organization and
create mentally controlled assassins, held Spider-Man when he attempted to
rescue Vicky Gibbs.
Mad Hatter and Dormouse Spectacular Spider-Man II #256 (1998) Actors
hired by the White Rabbit to pose as fellow super-villains because no genuine
super-villain would join her.
Mad Jack (Maguire
"Terry" Beck) Spectacular
Spider-Man II #241 (1996) Female cousin of Mysterio (Beck); used jet
glider, hallucinogenic chemicals, other weaponry; intimidated J. Jonah Jameson
on behalf of Norman Osborn, fought Spider-Man (as Prodigy) alongside Conundrum,
shared identity with Danny Berkhart until he took over Mysterio's identity;
defeated by Spider-Man, Daredevil, and Joe Smith.
Mad Thinker Fantastic Four I #15 (1963) Criminal genius and
longtime foe of Fantastic Four, joined the Puppet Master in attempt to
assassinate Spider-Man and the Thing, later became interested in Spider-Man's
spider-sense and sent a robot to test him.
Madam Web # and others (Hostess Twinkies Cakes advertisement,
1977) Infatuated with Spider-Man, could create super-strong webs, which she
used to block NYC's harbor, for which Spider-Man was blamed until he persuaded
her to undo it.
Madame Fang Amazing Spider-Man I #271 (1985) Minor underworld
figure, employed Manslaughter Marsdale.
Madame Menace (Sunset
Bain) Machine Man #17 (1980)
Weapons dealer, employed Stewart and Bill Smalls to steal force-field apparatus,
member of the Inner Circle of the New Enforcers Inner Circle, later clashed
with Iron Man (Stark) and Taskmaster.
Madame Qwa Amazing Spider-Man I #421 (1997) Leader of the
True Believers, also an operative of the Black Tarantula.
Madame Web (Cassandra
Webb) Amazing Spider-Man I #210
(1980) Aged psychic, provided information for Spider-Man, learned his
identity, gained rejuvenation and immortality in the Gathering of Five, served
as consultant for Spider-Woman (Franklin).
Maggia (Silvermane, Hammerhead,
Caesar Cicero, Count Nefaria, Madame Masque, Masked Marauder, Cyclone, the Eel
(Lavell), many others) Avengers I #13
(1965) Centuries-old crime syndicate, employs various superhuman
operatives; Spider-Man has fought both ordinary criminals and super-villains in
the employ of this organizaiton.
Maddicks, Arthur
"Artie" X-Factor I #2
(1986) Mutant child, able to project mental images; he and Leech once used
image inducers to secretly help Spider-Man in a fight against the Sandman.
Madison, Dr. Marla see Jameson, Dr. Marla Madison.
Magee, Philmont Amazing Spider-Man I #264 (1985) Rambunctious old
man, declared dead through clerical error, kept from being kicked out of State
Street Hospital by Spider-Man and Red Nine.
Magma (Jonathan Darque) Marvel Team-Up I #110 (1981) Used fire-blasting
armor to battle Spider-Man and Iron Man (Stark), later encountered Spider-Man
again in attempt to utilize Seth Hanks as a pawn.
Magna-Mind Defenders I #116 and others (Magic Snake
advertisement, 1983) Master thief, attempted to rob museum, distracted by
puzzle, captured by Spider-Man.
Magneto (Magnus, a.k.a.
Erik Lehnsherr) X-Men I #1 (1963)
Mutant master of magnetism, longtime enemy of X-Men; has clashed with many
other heroes, fought cosmic-powered Spider-Man during the Acts of Vengeance.
Magnum, Moses Giant-Size Spider-Man #4 (1975) Ammunitions dealer
and criminal, clashed with Spider-Man and Punisher before gaining super-powers
and battling other super-heroes. Agent of They Who Wield Power and of
Apocalypse.
Maguire Spectacular Spider-Man II #242 (1997) Mad Jack's
cat.
Magus (Adam Warlock) Strange Tales I #178 (1975) "Evil" side
of Adam Warlock, responsible for the Infinity War, which involved several super
heroes, including Spider-Man; caused the creation of the Spider-Man
Doppleganger and others.
Mainframe (Ian Wajler) Deathlok #2 (1991) Former agent of Harlan Ryker,
can control machines with his mind, encountered Spider-Man, Daredevil, and
Deathlok while in the employ of Silvermane.
Mainspring Warlock III #1 (1999) Former SHIELD agent,
mutated by alien virus, sent robot minions to attack Warlock and allies, fought
off by Spider-Man, Warlock, and others; sacrificed life to stop Template.
Major Love Marvel Team-Up II #1 (1997) Led DEAD in effort to
exterminate the homeless of Los Angeles via poisoned money, defeated by
Spider-Man and Generation X.
Makina (Fiona Rivera) Spider-Man:
Friends and Enemies #1 (1995) Could control electronic and
mechanical equipment, one of the Metahumes.
Malefactor Meteor Man #1 (1993) Female assassin, wielded
high-powered hand cannon, fought Meteor Man and Spider-Man.
Malekyth Knights of Pendragon II #6 (1992) Vice-Praetor of
the dimension of Arakne, achieved mystical power and intended to unleash
demonic Red Lord, targeted Spider-Man for his resemblance to Arakne's mythic
hero Arakthu; defeated by Spider-Man, the Knights of Pendragon, and Arrakhyl.
Malo Spectacular Spider-Man II #84 (1983) Gang leader,
abducted Brian Daley, Jr. from Conchita Hernandez, pursued by Spider-Man.
Mallone,
"Dutch" Amazing Spider-Man I #200 (1980) Gangster of 1930s, hid fortune in Forest Hills house that was
later owned by Ben and May Parker; the Burglar who killed Ben Parker was
searching for this money, which in the interim had been destroyed by
silverfish.
Man-Ape (M'Baku) Avengers I #62 (1969) Wakandan rebel with
enhanced physical abilities, enemy of the Black Panther, fought the Avengers in
the Lethal Legion; allegedly once fought Spider-Man and Spider-Woman alongside
Kraven the Hunter and the Grizzly.
Man-Beast Thor I #134 (1966) Evolved wolf, enemy of Adam
Warlock, fought Spider-Man under alias of the Hate-Monger while controlling
Brother Power and Legion of Light.
Man-Bull (William
Taurens) Daredevil I #78 (1971)
Mutated into horned bestial form, steadily lost human persona, fought Daredevil
and the Hulk, fought Spider-Man and others in Canada as part of the Frightful
Four.
Man-Killer see Van Horn, Katrina Luisa.
Man-Thing (Dr. Theodore
"Ted" Sallis) Savage Tales I #1 (1971) Scientist transformed by combination of science and sorcery
into powerful near-mindless swamp creature, guardian of the Nexus of All Realities,
drawn to powerful emotions, burns those who feel fear, allied with Spider-Man
and others against threats to the Nexus.
Man-Wolf see Jameson, John.
Mandak
Amazing Spider-Man (1977): "The Curse of Rava" (4/19/78)
Telekinetic cult leader, protested museum display of a statue of the god Rava,
clashed with Spider-Man. (TV)
Mandell, Lorraine Web of Spider-Man #49 (1989) Friend of Mary Jane
Watson; her drug problem prompted Spider-Man to target her pusher, Winston
Shepherd.
Mandrill (Jerome
Beechman) Shanna the She-Devil #4
(1973) Mutant leader of Black Spectre terrorists, has enhanced physical
abilities and power to control women; fought Shanna, the Defenders, and others;
present at the Chess Set's auction, where he was knocked out by Spider-Man.
Mandroids Avengers I #94 (1971) Armor-wearing SHIELD
agents, fought Spider-Man over the threat posed by Ashcan.
Manelli, Dino Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #1 (1963)
Served in the Howling Commandos under Nick Fury, became actor and singer,
rescued from the Maggia by Nick Fury and Spider-Man.
Manh, Tran Coy Marvel Team-Up I #100 (1980) Vietnamese mutant,
able to possess others, enjoyed misuse of his power, possessed the Fantastic
Four to fight Spider-Man, absorbed into his sister Karma.
Manipulator Avengers West Coast #85 (1992) Armored operative of
the Conclave, able to control the autonomic functions of others, fought
Spider-Man and the West Coast Avengers.
Mann, J. Vernon
"Java" Iron Man III #21
(1999) Archaeologist, advised Spider-Man and other heroes regarding the
Exemplars.
Mara (Dr. Martin
Aaronson) Marvel Team-Up Annual #1
(1976) "Dreamer" of the Nest, able to disorient others with
psionic colors, radiation expert.
Marge Spider-Man Unlimited I #13 (1996) Daily Bugle
employee, took crank calls about J. Jonah Jameson's abduction.
Marko, Man-Mountain
(Michael Marko) Amazing Spider-Man I
#73 (1969) Maggia enforcer, super-strong, fought Spider-Man and other
heroes, involved in two quests for the Lifeline Tablet.
Marrina (Marrina
Smallwood) Alpha Flight I #1 (1983)
Aquatic extraterrestrial, member of Alpha Flight, rescued from the Collector by
her teammates and Spider-Man, later developed into monstrous form and was
killed.
Marrow (Sarah) Cable II #5 (1993) Projects bones as weapons,
former Morlock and terrorist in Gene Nation, joined the X-Men, fought
Spider-Man, later helped him rescue captives from Hunger, taken into SHIELD
custody, sent to destroy renegade Life Model Decoys, romantically drawn to
Peter Parker in SHIELD-created identity of Sarah Rushman, currently in Weapon
X.
Marsdale, Manslaughter Amazing Spider-Man I #271 (1985) Criminal
enforcer of underworld figure Madame Fang, unable to feel pain, terrorized
boxers at gym where Crusher Hogan worked, nearly killed boxer Bobby Chance for
resisting before Spider-Man intervened.
Marston, Snake
(Sylvester Marston) Machine Man I #16
(1980) Contortionist, fought Machine Man as member of Baron Brimstone's
Satan Squad, later joined the Enforcers, fought Spider-Man and the Sandman,
later impersonated by the Eel (Lavell).
Martha and Sophie Marvel Team-Up I #124 and #127 (1982 and 1983)
Elderly sisters, tenants at May Parker's boarding house.
Martian Masters Amazing Adventures II #18 (1973) Extraterrestrial
race which invaded Earth in an alternate timeline; Spider-Man fought some of
their forces alongside Killraven.
Martin, Father Web of Spider-Man #95 (1992) Priest attacked by
Doppelganger and the Deathspawn, rescued by Spider-Man.
Martin, Senator Robert Spectacular Spider-Man II #38 (1980) Father of
the Schizoid Man, later suspected of being the Hobgoblin.
Martinex (Martinex
T'Naga) Marvel Super-Heroes II #18
(1969) Crystalline human from the thirtieth century, leader of the Guardians
of the Galaxy, aided Spider-Man against Hammer and Anvil.
Martinez, Linette Amazing Scarlet Spider #2 (1995) Operative of
Doctor Octopus (Trainer).
Marts, Michael Marvel Vision #5 (1996) (mentioned only) Daily Bugle reporter, reported on battle between Spider-Man and the Molten Man.
Marvel Girl see Phoenix (Jean Grey Summers).
Masked Marauder (Frank
Farnum) Daredevil I #16 (1964) Maggia
leader, utilized various incarnations of Tri-Man robots, used energy-beam
technology against various heroes, once temporarily blinded Spider-Man.
Mass Master (Jack Power) Power Pack I #1 (1984) Member of Power Pack, able
to take cloud form and control physical density.
Master Monarch Peter Parker: Spider-Man #16 (2000) Mysterious
armored figure, attacked the Wicked Brigade when they attacked Spider-Man.
Master of Vengeance
(Dwight Faron) Spider-Man #32 (1993)
Former chemist, manufactured designer drugs, sent to prison after being
captured by Spider-Man, mutated self to gain superhuman strength, used
electrical gauntlets, impersonated Spider-Man to frame him for deaths of his
former superiors, fought Spider-Man, the Punisher, and the Steel Spider.
Master Order and Lord
Chaos Marvel Two-in-One Annual #2
(1977) Cosmic entities, appear as large disembodied heads, have implied
that they manipulated Spider-Man's life so that he would help Adam Warlock
defeat Thanos.
Master Planner see Doctor Octopus (Octavius).
Master Programmer Spectacular Spider-Man II #229 (1995) Artificial
intelligence based on Doctor Octopus (Octavius)'s personality; fell in love
with Doctor Octopus (Trainer) and aided her against Spider-Man, downloaded into
Octavius after his mystic resurrection, fully restoring him.
Master Zei Amazing Spider-Man I #426 (1997) Brother of
Madame Qwa, member of the True Believers, died while resurrecting Doctor
Octopus (Octavius).
Masterblaster Spider-Man #15 (1991) Anti-mutant bigot, used
energy-blasting gauntlets, clashed with Powerhouse at ESU, interrupted by
Spider-Man and the Beast.
Masters, Alicia Reiss Fantastic Four I #8 (1962) Blind sculptress,
longtime girlfriend of the Thing, met Spider-Man during one of his clashes with
the Puppet Master and on other occasions, impersonated by Lyja, became involved
with the Silver Surfer, received super-powered armor.
Masterson, Buck Peter Parker:
Spider-Man #53 (2003) Texan oilman, one of the Game Players, sent
the Scorpion after Spider-Man.
Mathemanic (Thomas
Sorenson) New Warriors I #4 (1990)
Able to alter others' perception of time and space, member of Psionex.
Mather, Cotton (a.k.a.
Witchslayer) Marvel Team-Up I #41
(1976) Puritan scholar, clashed with Spider-Man and several other
time-displaced superhumans in 1692 while under the control of the Dark Rider.
Maude Amazing Spider-Man II #55 (2003) Midtown High
secretary, remembers Peter Parker from his high school days.
Mauler (Brendan Doyle) Iron Man I #156 (1982) Third man to wear the
Mauler armor, fought Spider-Man and Wonder Man, then fought Spider-Man while
trying to reclaim his abandoned infant son; armor later taken from him by Iron
Man (Stark).
Max Web of Spider-Man Annual #1 (1985) Genius teenage
inventor, hampered by muscular disorder, sent robot Future Max to steal, later
helped Spider-Man defeat Alexis Sharp.
Maxfield, Dr. Alice
Joyce "A.J." Giant-Size
Spider-Man #1 (1974) Eccentric medical researcher sought by Spider-Man for
a vaccine to treat May Parker, while Dracula sought to dispose of both doctor
and vaccine lest they become an obstacle to his plans.
Maximum Security Maximum Security:
Dangerous Planet (2000) Kree/Ruul plot to turn Earth into an extraterrestrial
penal colony; resulted in many heroes, including Spider-Man, battling alien
criminals.
Maximus (Maximus Boltagon) Fantastic Four I #47 (1966) Inhuman able to
dominate others, Black Bolt's brother, frequently plots against his family,
helped Spider-Man and the other royal Inhumans during their involvement in the
war between Zarrko and a Kang robot.
Maxwell Spider-Man #26 (1992) Underling of Madame Menace,
pursued Stewart and Bill Smalls when they stole force-field apparatus, captured
by police through tipoff from Spider-Man.
Maxwell, Morris Amazing Spider-Man I #440 (1998) Obtained the
gift of knowledge in the Gathering of Five, served as an information source for
Spider-Woman (Franklin).
Maye, April Amazing Spider-Man I #194 (1979) Daily Globe
reporter who worked with Peter Parker.
Mayhem (Brigid O'Reilly) Cloak and Dagger I #1 (1983) Mutated police
officer, became crazed vigilante with power to spread poisonous gas and fly,
worked alongside Cloak and Dagger, committed to Ravencroft, released by Shriek,
turned on fellow inmates.
McBride, Martha Beatrice Spectacular Spider-Man II #162 (1990) Mother of
Carrion (McBride), instrumental in his recovery process.
McCulloch, Maggie Marvel Team-Up I #83 (1979) Chief librarian at
the Daily Bugle.
McCullough, Dr. Andrew Peter Parker:
Spider-Man #31 (2001) Criminologist, theorized on Fusion (Markley)'s
vendetta against Spider-Man.
McDonnell, Oscar Spider-Man #21 (1992) Employee at Care Labs,
designed cybernetic parts of Cyborg X, treated Spider-Man after a battle.
McIntire, Mac Kingpin #3 (2003) NYC police officer, allegedly provided Spider-Man with information on organized crime early in the hero's career.
McKeever, Brian
"Tiny" Untold Tales of
Spider-Man #2 (1995) High school classmate of Peter Parker, who learned of
his abusive home life and extended friendship to him; later dropped out of high
school and went to work for a man who proved to be the Scorcher.
McNair, Tad Peter Parker:
Spider-Man #24 (2000) Attorney with McNair and Associates,
represented the Brll'nah>zhhk< in their dealings with Spider-Man.
McPhee, Lemuel
"Bruiser" Spectacular
Spider-Man II #151 (1989) Robbie Robertson's cellmate at Lewisburg
Prison; protected Robbie until being ambushed, shot, and beaten to death by
Tombstone.
McPhee, Stuart Spectacular Spider-Man II #158 (1989) Brother of
Bruiser, arranged presidential pardon for Robbie Robertson in gratitude for his
friendship to Bruiser.
Mechano-Marauder (Fabian
Stankowicz) Avengers I #217 (1982)
Hoped to become armored super-villain, tried to attack the hospitalized Thing,
quickly defeated by Spider-Man, subsequently repented criminal aspirations and
joined the Avengers support crew.
Mechanoids Amazing Spider-Man I #331 (1990) Diverse robots
set to guard cocaine supply supervised by Colonel Buchinsky, attempted to repel
Spider-Man and the Punisher, destroyed by them.
Mechanic (Reiss) Amazing Spider-Man I #129 (1974) Armorer for the
Punisher; killed by the Jackal to frame Spider-Man.
Medea Web of Spider-Man #117 (1994) Agile weapons expert
of the Host.
Medusa Fantastic Four I #36 (1965) Inhuman queen,
married to Black Bolt, able to manipulate her long and durable hair, served as
a member of both the Frightful Four and the Fantastic Four, fought Spider-Man
in mistaken belief that he was a criminal.
Medusa Marvel Team-Up II #2 (1997) Serpentine winged
creation of Doctor Zeus, petrified him so he could escape vengeance at the
hands of Hercules.
Megasaur Web of Spider-Man Annual #5 (1989) Giant monster
sent against NYC by Atlantean invaders, repelled by Spider-Man and others.
Megawatt (Dirk Leyden) Spider-Man Unlimited I #2 (1993) Slightly
deranged actor, received electrical powers from Jonas Harrow, fought Spider-Man
once and escaped for parts unknown.
Meggan (Meggan Braddock) Mighty World of Marvel #7 (1983) Mutant, able to
alter form and manipulate elements, encountered Spider-Man as a member of
Excalibur, married to Captain Britain.
Meltdown (Tabitha Smith) Secret Wars II #5 (1985) Mutant able to create
explosions; served in the Fallen Angels, X-Factor, the New Mutants; encountered
Spider-Man as member of X-Force against the Juggernaut and Black Tom Cassidy.
Melvin, James Spectacular Spider-Man II #57 (1981) Partially
responsible for transformation of Will O'the Wisp at Brand Corporation, mutated
the Tarantula (Rodriguez), who attempted to kill him; mesmerized by Will O'the
Wisp into confessing Brand's crimes.
Menace Untold Tales of Spider-Man #21 (1997) Five men,
faked mutant powers and used robot Mutantmen to spread anti-mutant fear while
they committed crimes; early in his career, Spider-Man teamed with the X-Men to
stop them.
Menagerie Sensational Spider-Man #32 (1998) Mysterious
creatures held by the Technomancers, escaped to fight Spider-Man and Override.
Menagerie of Myth (Minotaur, Cerberus, Sphinx, Harpy, Medusa) Marvel
Team-Up II #2 (1997) Genetically engineered life-forms similar to
creatures from Greek myth, created by Doctor Zeus.
Menken, Donald L. Amazing Spider-Man I #239 (1983) Personnel
director at Osborn Industries and closest confidant of Norman Osborn, the Green
Goblin; suspected by some of being the Hobgoblin.
Mentallo (Marvin Flumm) Strange Tales I #141 (1966) Telepath, longtime
partner of the Fixer, worked against SHIELD, clashed with Spider-Man while
employed by Professor Power, briefly known as Think-Tank while a member of the
Resistants, served as one of the Inner Circle of the New Enforcers.
Mephisto Silver Surfer I #3 (1968) Demon-lord who has
toyed with many heroes; once used Spider-Man as pawn against the Beyonder and
Zarathos in wager as to whether the universe deserved to survive, later
manipulated Spider-Man in encounter with the Spirit of Christmas.
Mercado, Joy Moon Knight I #33 (1983) Daily Bugle reporter,
formerly with Now Magazine, thrives on danger, worked with Peter Parker on various
assignments in the US and abroad.
Mercenary Human Fly #1 (1977) Costumed hijacker, defeated by
Spider-Man and the Human Fly.
Mercy Killers Spectacular Spider-Man II #24 (1978) Trio of
backup singers, served as accomplices to the Hypno-Hustler.
Meru the Mind-Bender Marvel Team-Up I #115 (1982) Member of ruling
class Haifs on planet Charron, pursued enemy and former lover Dalia to Earth,
battled Spider-Man and Thor, merged with Dalia, temporarily maddened Valkyrie
into fighting Spider-Man, dispatched into space by Thor, captured by the
Stranger.
Mesmero (Vincent) X-Men I #49 (1968) Hypnotic mutant, enemy of the
X-Men, once battled Spider-Man while seeking vengeance on critics who panned
his stage show, currently in Weapon X.
Metahumes (Assault,
Blazeye, Diamond Hammer, Hardnose, Hyperia, Makina) Spider-Man: Friends and Enemies #1 (1995) Gained
super-powers from the Crystals of Kahesha, controlled by Elias Flynn and the
Hostiles before defeating their enemies with help from Spider-Man and the New
Warriors.
Metal-Eating Monster Spider-Man (1967): "Diet of Destruction" Giant fire-breathing robot, consumed metal objects, towed out to sea by Spider-Man. (TV)
Meteor Man see Looter.
Meteor Man (Jefferson Reed) Meteor Man #1 (1993) Super-hero of Washington, DC;
super-strong, invulnerable, energy-powered, aided by Spider-Man against
Malefactor and Ghost Strike.
Michaelson Amazing Spider-Man I #196 (1979) Daily Bugle reporter.
Midas the Golden Man
(Malcolm Merriwell) Marvel Team-Up I
#30 (1975) Bigot whose goal of genocide against NYC's blacks was foiled by
Spider-Man and the Falcon.
Midnight (Jeff Wilde) Marc Spector: Moon Knight #4 (1989) Attempted to
become Moon Knight's sidekick, nearly killed, rebuilt as cyborg by the Secret
Empire to battle Spider-Man and several other heroes.
Midnight Sons (Ghost
Rider (Ketch), John Blaze, Morbius, Blade, Hannibal King, Frank Drake, Victoria
Montesi, Louise Hastings, Sam Buchanan, Doctor Strange, Vengeance, Werewolf) Ghost Rider III #28 (1992) Band of adventurers
destined to protect Earth from demonic threats; Spider-Man encountered
different members at various times.
Midtown High Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962) High school in Queens,
NY; attended by Peter Parker, Flash Thompson, Liz Allan, others; the site of
Spider-Man's early battles with the Sandman and the Living Brain; current
employer of Peter as science teacher.
Mikashi, Prof. Toshiro Spider-Man: The Arachnis Project #1 (1994) Former
biology professor of Peter Parker, became involved in the Life Foundation's
Arachnis Project, died to keep his work from being misused.
Mikhlo Fantastic Four I #13 (1963) Super-strong gorilla,
one of the Red Ghost's Super-Apes.
Miles, Bradley Peter Parker:
Spider-Man #39 (2002) Congressman manipulated via his prosthetic
hand by Fusion (Markley).
Mimes Peter Parker:
Spider-Man #21 (2000) Gang of street performers turned criminal,
efforts thwarted by Spider-Man.
Mindblast Amazing Spider-Man I #340 (1990) Telekinetic
member of the Femme Fatales.
Mindless Ones Strange Tales I #126 (1964) Extradimensional
creatures of mass destruction, residents of the Dark Dimension, released upon
NYC by Dormammu, fought by Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four while Doctor
Strange fought Dormammu.
Mindsinger (Gregor Buhkarov) Thor I #300 (1980)
Eighteenth-century Russian man, shape-changing member of the Young Gods, among
the members of his team who sought to interfere with the High Evolutionary's
activities, encountered Spider-Man.
Mindstorm Marvel Super-Heroes III #4 (1990) Former Hydra
agent, drove Spider-Man temporarily mad with drugs, killed by Nick Fury.
Mindworm (William Turner) Amazing Spider-Man I #138 (1974) Deformed and
isolated mutant, psychically fed off of emotions of others, targeted Spider-Man
for the hero's unique mind, mentally commanded neighborhood residents to attack
him, considered rejoining humanity, now in prison.
Minelli, Louie Amazing Spider-Man Annual #17 (1983) Classmate of
Peter Parker at Midtown High.
Minotaur Marvel Team-Up II #2 (1996) Bull-like centaur
creature, created by Doctor Zeus.
Mirage (Desmond Charne) Amazing Spider-Man I #156 (1976) Criminal, used
holographic illusions, attempted to rob wedding of Betty Brant and Ned Leeds,
defeated by Spider-Man, later clashed with the Thing and Daredevil, killed by
the Scourge of the Underworld.
Mirrorshade Spider-Man/X-Factor:
Shadowgames #1 (1994) Shadowforce member, able to mimic forms and
minds of others, absorbed Spider-Man's momentary irritation at Flash Thompson
and turned it to a murderous obsession.
Misfits (Toad,
Spider-Kid (Steel Spider), Frog-Man) Amazing
Spider-Man #266 (1985) Short-lived team of would-be heroes who originally
strove to become Spider-Man's sidekick.
Miss Trubble Spider-Man (1967): "Here Comes Trubble" Book dealer and mythology expert, commanded mythological being from enchanted chest, sent them to steal artifacts; she and her minions were defeated by Spider-Man. (TV)
Mister Brownstone
(Garrison Klum) Spider-Man/Black Cat #1
(2003) Alleged philanthropist, uses teleportation power to transport drugs
directly into buyers' blood, brought to justice by Spider-Man and the Black
Cat.
Mister Fantastic (Reed
Richards) Fantastic Four I #1 (1961)
Extraordinary genius, able to stretch his body in any way imaginable, leader of
the Fantastic Four, frequently consulted by Spider-Man, teamed with him against
Everyman.
Mister Fear (Alan Fagan) Marvel Team-Up I #92 (1980) Fourth villain to use
identity, employed fear-inducing chemicals, fought Spider-Man and Hawkeye;
manipulated women, including Betty Brant, who rebelled against his influence;
member of the Inner Circle of the New Enforcers.
Mister Hyde (Dr. Calvin
Zabo) Journey into Mystery #99 (1963)
Transformed into super-strong bestial persona, initially fought Thor, later
fought Spider-Man and other heroes, joined Baron Helmut Zemo's Masters of Evil
to fight the Avengers, now drug addict.
Mister Nacht Web of Spider-Man #117 (1994) Member of the Host,
posed as personal aide to Judas Traveller.
Mister P and Mister Q Amazing Spider-Man II #27 (2001) Gentlemanly
mercenaries, used advanced weapons to battle Spider-Man over AIM's escaped
experimental cat.
Mister Zodiac (Astro,
a.k.a. Jane Virgo) Spider-Man Zaps Mr.
Zodiac (1976) Millennia-old astrologer, could transform into living zodiac
symbols, fought Spider-Man in various forms, apparently disintegrated.
Miz Tree X-Statix #13 (2003) Plant-like Japanese mutant, able to control plant life, member of Euro-Trash; in fight with X-Statix interrupted by Spider-Man, later possibly killed by the Anarchist.
Mockingbird (Barbara
"Bobbi" Morse Barton) Astonishing
Tales #6 (1971) Former SHIELD agent who worked with Ka-Zar, took up
costumed identity, used special staffs and athletic ability, teamed with
Spider-Man to expose Carl Delandon, married Hawkeye, joined the West Coast
Avengers, died in battle with Mephisto.
Modica, Barbara
"Bambi" Spectacular
Spider-Man II #99 (1985) One of Peter Parker's Chelsea neighbors, roomed
with Candi Muggins and Randi Couper; frequent rooftop sunbathing complicated
Spider-Man's comings and goings; mother of young son Jordan, saved from the
Santa Claus Burglar by Spider-Man.
Modok (George Tarleton) Tales of Suspense I #93 (1967) Mental Organism
Designed Only for Killing; former AIM scientist, mutated into large-headed
creature with great psychic powers; fought Captain America, Spider-Man, other
heroes; killed by Death Adder of the Serpent Society, recreated by the Cosmic
Cube.
Modular Man (Stephen
Weems) Rampaging Hulk I #5 (1977)
Former Brand Corporation scientist, survived in modular robotic form after his
body was destroyed in experiment, teamed with Killer Shrike and absorbed great
power from microwave device, destroyed by Spider-Man and the Beast.
Mole Man (Harvey Rupert
Elder) Fantastic Four #1 I (1961)
Has resided in Subterranea since the 1950s, adapted to darkness, uses energy-blasting
staff and army of mutates in world-conquering efforts, first opponent of the
Fantastic Four battled various heroes, used Spider-Man and the Hulk as pawn in
game against Kala, aided Spider-Man and Wolverine in investigation of Fugue's
killings.
Molecule Man (Owen
Reece) Fantastic Four I #20 (1963)
Mutated by Cosmic Cube energy, granted near-limitless power, fought the
Fantastic Four and others, joined the villains on the Beyonder's Battleworld
against Spider-Man and the other heroes, reformed and settled down to ordinary
life with Volcana, helped deal with the Beyonder's presence on Earth, briefly
merged with the Beyonder as Kosmos.
Molemen Spider-Man (1967): "Menace from the Bottom of the World" Subterranean race, manipulated by Mugs Riley into fighting Spider-Man. (TV)
Moloids Fantastic Four I #22 (1964) Subterreanean race
created by the Deviants, subjects of the Mole Man.
Molten Man (Mark Raxton) Amazing Spider-Man I #28 (1965) Stepbrother of
Liz Osborn, lab assistant to Spencer Smythe, mutated into super-strong burning
form, fought Spider-Man several times, reformed and went to work for Harry
Osborn, briefly brainwashed by the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) to kill Alison
Mongrain.
Mongoose Amazing Spider-Man I #283 (1986) Evolved from a
mongoose as one of the High Evolutionary’s New Men, attacked Thor, also fought
Spider-Man.
Mongrain, Allison Spectacular Spider-Man II #240 (1996) Agent of
Norman Osborn, briefly worked at Daily Grind to poison Mary Jane Watson,
resulting in her premature delivery of her daughter, repented and informed Mary
Jane that "May" was still alive, then died from wounds inflicted by a
mind-controlled Molten Man; although Alison meant Aunt May, Mary Jane briefly
believed that she meant baby May.
Monks of the Hidden
Temple Amazing Spider-Man I #108
(1972) Religious order in Southeast Asia, cared for Flash Thompson when he
was injured in combat, decimated when American troops attacked nearby enemy
forces despite Flash's efforts, sought revenge on Flash until halted by
Spider-Man and Doctor Strange.
Monnano Spider-Man:
Quality of Life #1 (2002) Corporation which developed the fertilizer
which gave cancer to Martha and Billy Connors.
Monocle Fantastic Four I #95 (1970) Fired energy blasts
from monocle, associated with the Enclave, ran Security University to hypnotize
students, mesmerized the Human Torch into fighting Spider-Man.
Monstroid (Ballox,
a.k.a. 7NH54) Marvel Team-Up I #5
(1972) Skrull robot scout, crashed to earth during Kree/Skrull War,
super-strong, fires energy blasts, manipulated by the Puppet Master against
Spider-Man and the Vision, later reactivated by Master Khan and sent against
Iron Fist.
Montana (Jackson W.
Brice) Amazing Spider-Man I #10
(1964) Master of using lariat in combat, one of the Enforcers.
Montesi, Dean Spectacular Spider-Man II #41 (1980) ESU
administrator.
Montesi, Victoria Ghost Rider III #28 (1992) Able to track Darkhold
pages, met Spider-Man while fighting Spider-X, prevented from giving birth to
Elder God Chthon by Doctor Strange.
Moon Knight (Marc
Spector, a.k.a. Jake Lockley, Steven Grant)
Werewolf by Night I #32 (1975) Mercenary resurrected by Egyptian god
Khonshu, turned to heroism using enhanced strength and specialized darts;
teamed with Spider-Man against the Purple Man, the Secret Empire, the Hobgoblin
(Macendale), others; served as an Avenger, briefly joined team of heroes
organized by Daredevil.
Moonboy Devil Dinosaur I #1 (1978) Agile ape-like
humanoid from extradimensional Dinosaur World, companion to Devil Dinosaur,
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.
Moondog Marvel Team-Up I #24 (1974) Alleged voodoo god,
possessed accountant Wally Bevins, exorcised by Brother Voodoo when Spider-Man
frightened it out by placing Bevins in peril
Moondark Marvel Team-Up I #12 (1973) Evil sorcerer,
worshipped the Dark Beings, fought Spider-Man and the Werewolf, then later
Spider-Man and the Ghost Rider (Blaze), severely punished by the Dark Beings
after his second failure, later fought the Ghost Rider again.
Moondragon (Heather
Douglas) Iron Man I #54 (1973)
Telepathic, raised by the Eternals of Titan, joined the Avengers, fought the
Dark Rider alongside Spider-Man and others, testified at the Wraith's Trial,
joined the Infinity Watch with the Mind Gem.
Moonstalker (Kiana) Thor I #300 (1980) Eleventh-century Inupiat
woman, super-fast member of the Young Gods, stopped half of her team from
interfering with the High Evolutionary, encountered Spider-Man.
Moonstar (Danielle
Moonstar) Marvel Graphic Novel #4: The New Mutants (1982) Mutant with the
ability to project illusions of whatever one desires or fears most; previously
known as Psyche, Spellbinder, and Mirage; met Spider-Man while in the New
Mutants, gained flying horse from Asgard, subsequently underwent changes in her
power, joined the Mutant Liberation Front undercover, joined X-Force, went to
work for Xavier Institute.
Moonstone (Dr. Karla
Sofen) Captain America I #192 (1975)
Trained by Doctor Faustus; gained flight, strength, energy blasts, phasing
power after usurping the moongem of Lloyd Bloch; fought Spider-Man while trying
to gain power from Curt Connors’ enervator, later became one of the
Thunderbolts using the name Meteorite.
Moore, Toni Venom Super Special #1 (1995) Girlfriend of
"Red" Barron.
Morbius (Dr. Michael
Morbius) Amazing Spider-Man I #101
(1971) Chemist transformed by attempted blood disease cure into
pseudo-vampire with super-strength and flight, driven by thirst for blood,
fought Spider-Man and other heroes, briefly cured, reverted and joined the
Midnight Sons, became vigilante to prey only upon criminals.
Morelli, Alfredo see Gauntlet (Morelli).
Morlak, Maris Fantastic Four I #66 (1967) Enclave member,
nuclear physicist.
Morlocks (Callisto,
Sunder, Caliban, Plague, Masque, Skids, Healer, Leech, Annalee, Ape, Tar Baby,
Piper, Erg, Beautiful Dreamer, Ent, Pester, Mother Inferior, Baby, Strigor,
Carver, Fugue, many others) Uncanny
X-Men #169 (1983) Mutant society in tunnels beneath NYC, uneasy allies to
the X-Men, mostly killed by Mister Sinister's Marauders; Spider-Man encountered
several members on both friendly and hostile terms.
Morlun Amazing Spider-Man II #30 (2001) Vampiric
creature, fed on human life-force, sought those with "totemistic" powers,
immensely powerful, fought Spider-Man, weakened by radiation, killed by Dex.
Morrison, Melinda Marvel Team-Up I #21 (1974) Former girlfriend of
Xandu, helped Spider-Man and Doctor Strange against Xandu's activities, became
ruler of dimension of death.
Mosh (Gilbert Lipchitz,
a.k.a. Gil Green) Spectacular
Spider-Man II #231 (1996) Malformed and super-strong, worked with Muse to
retrieve Kaine from captivity for the Great Game, fought Kaine, later killed
for committing crime in the territory of the crimelord called the Golem.
Mother Inferior Web of Spider-Man #77 (1991) Morlock, mother of
Ent, communicated through rats, died in Firebrand's attack.
Motta Spider-Man: Web of
Doom #2 (1994) Trains recruits for the
Extreme Emergency Team.
Ms. Fortune (Laura) Peter Parker:
Spider-Man #16 (2000) Partner and girlfriend of the Squid, armored,
carried staff, quickly defeated by Spider-Man, later beaten by backers,
rejected Squid.
Ms. Marvel see Warbird.
M'Sieu Tete Marvel Feature #4 (1972) Led worldwide criminal
network; sent Goldie, Shiner, and Silent Joe to kidnap Billy Connors to extort
drug specimens from Dr. Curt Connors; scheme ended by Spider-Man and the
Ant-Man (Pym) working separately.
Mud-Thing Amazing Spider-Man I #217 (1981) Powerful
composite of the Sandman and Hydro-Man, put on display by Travis Rave, went
wild in jealous rage over Rave's attraction to Sadie Frickett, fought
Spider-Man, dessicated, separated back into original villains.
Muggins, Candice
"Candi" Spectacular Spider-Man
II #99 (1985) One of Peter Parker's
Chelsea neighbors, roomed with Bambi Modica and Randi Couper, niece of Mamie
and Barney Muggins; frequent rooftop sunbathing complicated Spider-Man's
comings and goings.
Muggins, Mamie Amazing Spider-Man I #139 (1974) Former landlady
to Peter Parker in Chelsea, suspicious of what she heard in his room, resentful
of his frequently late rent payments; wife of Barney, aunt of Candi.
Mullaney, Mike Spider-Woman I #20 (1979) Daily Globe reporter.
Muller, Barney Amazing Spider-Man Annual I #11 (1977) Director
of "Spawn of the Spider."
Mulligan, Colm Spider-Man Unlimited I #10 (1995) Co-worker of
Ben Parker at textile factory, helped him save a man's life at work, remembered
him years later, sought vengeance when his son Jimmy was corrupted and beaten
by criminals, life saved by the Scarlet Spider.
Multiple Man (James
Madrox) Giant-Size Fantastic Four #4
(1975) Mutant able to duplicate himself, member of X-Factor II when the
team teamed Spider-Man against Shadowforce.
Multivex Amazing Spider-Man I #411 (1996) Subsidiary of
Osborn Industries, employed Dr. Seward Trainer.
Munch Spider-Man: Web of
Doom #2 (1994) Weapons expert of the
Extreme Emergency Team.
Munoz, Carlos Amazing Spider-Man I #351 (1991) ESU graduate
student, assisted in Roxxon experiments.
Munro, Angus Spider-Man: Spirits of the Earth (1989) Worked with the Hellfire Club to harness power of sonic
crystal, sought to destroy village of Localsh when inhabitants refused to leave
the area, investigated by Spider-Man and Dark Mairi, committed suicide over
ruination of plans.
Munro, Hugh Spider-Man: Spirits of the Earth (1989) Grandson of Sir Hugh Munro, kidnapped by Angus Munro to
force Sir Hugh's support, placed in care of Dark Mairi after death of both men.
Munro, Sir Hugh Spider-Man: Spirits of the Earth (1989) Uncle of Angus Munro, forced to cooperate with him in plan
to harvest sonic crystal's power, died attempting to stop Angus's plot to
destroy the village of Localsh.
Murder[er] By Spider Amazing Spider-Man I #228 (1982) Scientist who
resorted to crime to fund his research in arthropods, used hidden circuitry to
attract spiders to attack his victims, inadvertently drove Spider-Man into
violent rages with his equipment, captured by Spider-Man.
Murderworld Marvel Team-Up I #66 (1978) Any of Arcade's
elaborate murder environments equipped with game-like weapons.
Murrow, Christine Amazing Spider-Man I #128 (1974) Assistant to Dr.
Clifton Shallot, taken to task by Spider-Man for failing to report his crimes
as the Vulture.
Muse (Shannon
Fitzpatrick) Spectacular Spider-Man II #231 (1996) Agent of John Johnsmeyer in the Great Game, mentalist and
energy manipulator, pretended to help Kaine to win his trust for Johnsmeyer,
fell in love with him and rescued him, fought Spider-Man alongside him.
Mutantmen Untold Tales of Spider-Man #21 (1997) Robots posing
as mutants, employed by the Menace(s).
Muties Marvel Team-Up I #46 (1976) Mutant children of
alternate timeline, fought Deathlok (Manning) and Spider-Man.
Mutilation Killer Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #13 (1993) Protoid,
hideously deformed shape-changer, began killing spree mimicking that of Vermin,
used Zemo’s machine to mutate Nocturne, defeated by Nocturne and Spider-Man.
Mys-Tech (Algernon
Crowe, Bronwen Gryffn, Ranulph Haldane, Porlock, Rathcoole, Gudrun Tyburn,
Ormond Wychwood) Warheads #1 (1992)
Group of sorcerers, gained power and immortality from Mephisto over 1000 years
ago, sought to conquer world, clashed with several British heroes; one of their
spells once summoned demons who slaughtered Spider-Man, but he was restored
when time was reversed.
Mysterio (Quentin Beck) Amazing Spider-Man I #2 (1963) Special-effects
expert, first encountered Spider-Man as false alien in partnership with the
Tinkerer to steal military plans, developed Mysterio identity in attempt to
publicly capture Spider-Man, failed, joined the Sinister Six; fought
Spider-Man, Daredevil, others; attempted various schemes, including one which
involved faking the death of May Parker; learned he was dying, paid the Kingpin
for information on Daredevil's secret identity, sought to drive Daredevil mad
and force the hero to kill him, turned gun on self when effort failed.
Mysterio (Daniel
Berkhart) Amazing Spider-Man I #141
(1975) Special-effects expert, hired by J. Jonah Jameson to pretend to be
the ghost of Mysterio (Beck) and hound Spider-Man, imprisoned, took up identity
again after Beck's suicide, joined the Sinister Six, teamed with Mad Jack
against Spider-Man and Daredevil, defeated but escaped.
Myth Monster Spider-Man Battles the Myth Monster (1991) Demonic
figure, wielded talisman, spread misinformation about asthma, diabetes, and
epilepsy; defeated by Spider-Man.
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