SCORPION

Real Name:

MacDonald Gargan

Universe/Timeline:

Marvel Universe

Status:

Other

Category:

Other

Additional Category Info:

Science-Based Mutate, Exotic Technology User

Alias:

Venom III, Spider-Man IV, Sinister Spider-Man, Virus.

Nationality:

American

First Appearance:

Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) #19

Powers & Abilities:

superhuman strength, speed, agility, endurance, reflexes, armored exoskeleton-like skin for increased durability, razor-lined fingers for pincer grip, armored costume with prehensile mechanical tail

Affiliation:

Dark Avengers, Thunderbolts, Sinister Six, Masters of Evil, Avengers, Savage Six, Cape-Killers II

Avengers Membership:

Dark Avenger. Appointed membership by Norman Osborn in Dark Avengers (1st series) #1 under the authority of the Initiative. "Dark Avengers" not recognized by Avengers founders or general membership.

Notes:

Mac Gargan became the Scorpion in Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) #20. He received the Venom symbiote in Marvel Knights Spider-Man #10, using it to become the "dark" Spider-Man in Dark Avengers (1st series) #1. He reverted to his Scorpion identity after Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) #652. Gargan briefly assumed the Virus identity in Venom (4th series) #26, combining Goblin and War Machine tech.

Last Updated:

4th November 2024 by Monolith