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Marvel's New Doctor Octopus Transforms an Iconic MCU Villain into a New Level of Threat

With his new powers, Doctor Octopus has taken control of[SPOILERS], turning the long-time Spider-Man antagonist into his most dangerous form yet.

Spider-Man with his entire rogues gallery behind him.
A Classic Spider-Man Villain's Huge New Role Makes Him Deadlier Than Ever

One of Spider-Man’s most iconic villains in back in the new Ultimate Universe, now depicted as younger, and potentially more dangerous than ever.

Doc Ock with Superior Spider-Man behind him.
Doctor Octopus Debuts New Power, Making Him Spider-Man's Most Spine-Tingling Villain

Spider-Man's Doctor Octopus just debuted an all-new power that not only makes him the most dangerous he's ever been, but also the absolute creepiest.

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Spider-Man Unveils New Doctor Octopus Design, As the Classic Villain Gets a Makeover

Doctor Octopus is about to the Ultimate Universe, and his new look is setting him up to be the most interesting take on a Spider-Man villain yet.

Alfred Molina trapped in a glass prison looking annoyed as Doc Ock in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Alfred Molina Explains Why He Returned As Doc Ock In Spider-Man: No Way Home After 17 Years

There are many Spider-Man movie villains, but few stand up to Alfred Molina's Doc Ock, and the actor has opened up on why the role is special to him.

Doc Ock from Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2 (left) and Otto from Marvel Comics (right)
Dr. Octopus Just Sacrificed the Last Thing Holding Him Back From Full Villain Status

Doctor Octopus has often straddled the line between villain and tragic victim, but his latest act renders him completely irredeemable moving forward.

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"I Burned Knull to Ash": Marvel Teased An Epic Supervillain Battle Fans HAVE TO See

The multiverse is full of potential, but it's also full of missed opportunities, and there's one supervillain battle that Marvel needs to show fans.

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Doctor Octopus Is the SUPERIOR SPIDER-BOY, As He Steals the Body of Spider-Man's Sidekick

Doctor Octopus once famously stole Spider-Man's body, and after failing to do it again, he turns his attention to Spidey's new sidekick, Spider-Boy.

Doc Ock from Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2 (left) and Otto from Marvel Comics (right)
Marvel Has Finally Found a Way for Spider-Man 2's Doctor Octopus to Live On

Sam Raimi's take on Doctor Octopus has proven to be so popular that his history is being interwoven with that of his comic book counterpart.

Doctor Octopus and Superior Spider-Man on the cover of Superior Spider-Man #2 cropped into a banner.
"I It All, Spider-Man": Spider-Man's Deadliest Enemy Officially Knows His Secret Identity

Doctor Octopus has unlocked his Superior Spider-Man memories, including Spider-Man’s secret identity! What’s the worst that could happen?

Doctor Octopus (left) clutching his fists maniacally; Spider-Man (right) against a webbing backdrop.
Doc Ock's Superior Spider-Man Proves He's Marvel's Most Toxic "Hero"

The Superior Spider-Man Returns #1 proves that Doctor Octopus is a scientific hack, a remorseless villain, and Marvel's undisputed most toxic "hero."

Comic book Doc Ock stares gleefully at his live-action counterpart reflected in Spider-Man's eye.
A Major Spider-Man 2 Movie Plot Just Became Marvel Comics Canon

In a flashback to the Superior Spider-Man, Doctor Octopus' technological obsessions borrow heavily from his counterpart in the Sam Raimi film.

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1 MCU Villain's 90s Redesign Proves What If...? Isn't Going Far Enough

Marvel's 1990s Timeslip re-imaginings of iconic characters, such as Doctor Octopus, should serve as an inspiration to its Disney+ What If...? series.

A close-up of Doctor Octopus's face, revealing the reflections of Black Cat and Spider-Man trapped in his tentacles.
Spider-Man's Strongest Foe is Settled Once and For All

With Norman Osborn now on the side of the angels, another classic Spider-Man villain has taken the spot as Peter's most dangerous nemesis.

Doctor Octopus (left) clutching his fists maniacally; Spider-Man (right) against a webbing backdrop.
Superior Spider-Man Returns - Marvel's Ultra-Controversial Hero Is Back

Marvel cryptically announced a relaunch of The Superior Spider-Man, with original writer Dan Slott returning to pen a new series debuting this fall.

MCU Doc Ock and Reed Richards' Doc Ock.
Marvel Totally Forgot About Doc Ock’s Smartest Variant: Reed Richards

Doctor Octopus recently took to the multiverse in Devil's Reign, looking for variants of himself--but he missed the smartest one: Reed Richards.

Featured Image of Spider-Gwen in costume over classic Doctor Octopus.
Spider-Gwen & Doctor Octopus Combine in the Spider-Verse's New Villain

Peach Momoko, acclaimed illustrator of Demon Days, has unveiled her full character design sheet for the Gwen Stacy Doctor Octopus variant.

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Deadpool Hunts A Classic Spider-Man Villain In His New Series

In a preview for Deadpool's brand-new series, Wade Wilson's Merc with the Mouth is tasked with assassinating one of Spider-Man greatest foes.

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Reed Richards Beat the One MCU Villain Who Keeps Humiliating Iron Man

Reed Richards of the Fantastic Four managed to defeat an iconic Marvel Comics villain with a history of shaming founding Avenger Iron Man.

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Spider-Man Officially Confirms Doc Ock is Still A Hero

He may no longer be the Superior Spider-Man, but Doctor Octopus proves there's still a bit of a hero inside him by refusing to give up Peter Parker.

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