Credit: Marvel Studios/SonyThe infamous , , is soon to be back on the big screen in Studios’ –: No Way Home (2021).
Here is all you need to know about the history of the Comics .
Creation and publication of
Who created ?
was created due to his own misfortune. A mad scientist, Doc Ock’s crime streak began after an accidental radiation leak fused a harness with four metallic tentacles to his body. The radiation seemingly mutated his brain so that the scientist could control his arms through his mind alone. The name that fans have come to know him as, , came as a result of Octavius reclaiming the derogatory name he was called by his colleagues.
When did first appear in comics?
first appeared in the in Stan Lee‘s and Steve Ditko’s The Amazing – #3 in 1963, returning again in issues #11-12 and #31-33. Much like the Green Goblin, the is perhaps one of the most recognizable antagonists — if not for his striking costumes — not only in – media but in the entirety of ‘s immense portfolio of characters.
Who is the female ?
Carolyn Trainer assumed the role of Lady Octopus after her idol, died. Taking up his mantle, II first appeared in The Amazing – #406 in 1995 and is a notable adversary of – and Scarlet . Upon Doc Ock’s resurrection, Trainer took the name Lady Octopus. Her suit differs from her predecessors in that as well as having the , it also provides Trainer with a forcefield.
Kathryn Hahn played Sony’s Spider-Verse villain, Dr. Olivia Octavius in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) but more on that later.
Biography of Dr. Otto Gunther Octavius
Who was Dr. Octavius before he became ?
Growing up in New York, the young Otto Octavius suffered an abusive childhood at the hands of his father. Octavius was also a gifted student, leading the to secure a University Scholarship, where he chose to study sciences following his father’s death.
Octavius became a nuclear physicist and inventor. His devotion to the sciences led him to create his iconic harness and metallic arms that would become synonymously linked to him for the rest of his life. After his mother died, and his engagement to a fellow scientist, Mary Alice Anders, broke off, Octavius became increasingly reclusive and scornful to those around him.
What events transformed Dr. Octavius into ?
The metallic apparatus that garnered Octavius his moniker became fused to his body after a radiation explosion, and the irreversible damage to his brain during the incident led him to live a life of crime. The use of his extra limbs, and ability to command incredible power saw him become one of ‘s most sinister supervillains.
What is Doctor Octavius’ relationship to ?
Doc Ock first met the web-slinging AKA – after taking a hospital hostage. Doc Ock defeated – in this encounter, leaving the hero downtrodden and about to give up on his superhero status.
The also established the crime gang, Sinister Six, which brought together many of –‘s most evil antagonists like Kraven the Hunter in a mega team-up to take on Spidey and his allies. However, also received a redemption arc somewhat later down the line with Comics‘ Avenging – #15.1 following –‘s death in 2012’s “Dying Wish” storyline that concluded The Amazing –‘s fifty years publication run.
Powers and abilities of
What are ‘s powers?
Due to the radiation explosion that caused his metal harness and arms to fuse to his body, can control his additional limbs. As well as his strong octopus arms, Doc Ock is a gifted strategist and genius in atomic physics meaning he is always one step ahead of his adversaries.
The radioactive blast also affected his brain and made it so Octavius could control his telescoping, electrical-powered arms using his mind, even from great distances when they aren’t connected to his own body. The arms can lift immense weight and have a reaction time much higher than that of a regular human, meaning he can take on numerous enemies all the while carrying out other tasks.
What is the most powerful version of in Comics?
Arguably, the most powerful version of is his original incarnation. Fresh from his radioactive incident, the utilizes his new powers to take a hospital hostage, defeating his future long-time rival, – during his freshman battle. That being said, in Comics‘ Daredevil series (#165) it is revealed that is having adamantium arms built, which fans will know is one of the strongest materials in the universe.
How strong is Dr. Octopus?
The Database explains how strong is:
Each of the original tentacles is capable of lifting approximately 8 tons. Provided Otto uses one of the tentacles to support himself, this gave him the ability to lift 24 tons. Each is capable of moving at a speed of ninety feet per second and strike with the force of a jackhammer.
His genius mind was also the reason behind the adaptations to his arms.
After crafting Adamantium tentacles, Otto managed to overpower and defeat The Hulk, and the tentacles he uses as the were capable of overwhelming Strong Guy.
Appearances of
What movies did appear in?
As one of Comics‘ most notable villains, it was only a matter of time until the debuted in a blockbuster . Sam Raimi’s – 2 (2004) saw Alfred Molina bring the to the big screen in a memorable performance, facing off against Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man. is often cited as one of the most popular portrayals in a superhero .
Kathryn Hahn voiced Dr. Olivia Octavius in Sony’s –: Into the -Verse. The is the head scientist of Alchemax — the fictional corporation funded by Wilson Fisk AKA Kingpin (Liev Schrieber).
What does the future look like for Dr. Octopus?
will be reprised in the next – venture with Sony, –: No Way Home which sees Tom Holland’s /– take on the with . The will seemingly bring together elements from the MCU as well as characters appearing in both Raimi’s – trilogy, and Marc Webb’s The Amazing – series such as – and , respectively.
Willem Dafoe’s Norman Osborn AKA the Green Goblin was also teased with a shocking appearance of the iconic pumpkin bomb in the upcoming film’s trailer.
Whether the character will appear later down the line in projects like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) is anyone’s guess.
What iconic – comics feature Dr. Octopus?
and his have had a long tenure throughout Comics‘ publication history. From first appearing in The Amazing –, Doc Ock went on to feature in The Superior – — the took over from after New York’s hero dies and switches bodies with Octavius. The character also went by the name of the Superior Octopus for a period of time.
Doc Ock’s and to the big screen is sure to cater to fans of Raimi’s – movies while also introducing the to a completely new audience.
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