Timeline of Morris Bench, the Marvel Comics villain Hydro-Man, from his first appearance in 1981 through major story arcs, transformations, and alliances.
Morris Bench, a cargo ship crewman, is knocked overboard during a fight between Spider-Man and a villain, falling into an experimental water generator. He gains the ability to turn his body into water, becoming Hydro-Man. #Marvel #SpiderMan
Hydro-Man battles Spider-Man again, showcasing his liquid form abilities. He is defeated but escapes. #Marvel #SpiderMan
Hydro-Man is one of the villains taken to Battleworld during the original Secret Wars, though he has minimal impact. #Marvel #SecretWars
Hydro-Man becomes a founding member of the Sinister Syndicate, a group of villains including Beetle, Speed Demon, Rhino, and Boomerang. They clash with Spider-Man and the Sandman. #Marvel #SinisterSyndicate
During a battle, Hydro-Man accidentally merges with Sandman (Flint Marko), creating a mud-like entity. The two are separated later but this event has lasting effects. #Marvel #MudMonster
Hydro-Man participates in the Gang War storyline in Amazing Spider-Man, siding with the Rose against the Kingpin. #Marvel #GangWar
Hydro-Man appears briefly as one of the villains manipulated by Loki during the Acts of Vengeance crossover. #Marvel #ActsOfVengeance
Hydro-Man appears briefly in the Infinity War crossover. #Marvel #InfinityWar )
Hydro-Man is among the many villains killed by Thanos in Infinity Gauntlet #1, but later resurrected by Nebula at the story's end. #Marvel #InfinityGauntlet
Hydro-Man appears as one of the many villains recruited by Carnage during the Maximum Carnage storyline, but is neutralized by Spider-Man. #Marvel #MaximumCarnage
Hydro-Man is one of the villains released from the Raft by Onslaught, but is quickly defeated by the Avengers. #Marvel #Onslaught )
Hydro-Man briefly joins a new version of the Sinister Six formed by Doctor Octopus, but leaves after a disagreement. #Marvel #SinisterSix )
Hydro-Man appears in a flashback in the retcon series Spider-Man: Chapter One, altering his origin slightly. #Marvel #ChapterOne )
Hydro-Man is featured in the video game Spider-Man: Revenge of the Sinister Six. #Marvel #VideoGame
Hydro-Man is a boss in the video game tie-in to the 2002 Spider-Man film. #Marvel #VideoGame )
Hydro-Man is featured in a flashback in the miniseries Spider-Man: Blue, a retelling of early stories. #Marvel #SpiderManBlue
Hydro-Man appears in the first issue of the 2004 Amazing Spider-Man reboot, battling Spider-Man alongside other villains. #Marvel #SpiderMan
Hydro-Man appears in the Civil War tie-in issues, joining the anti-registration side as a villain for hire. #Marvel #CivilWar )
Hydro-Man is one of the villains who returns in The Gauntlet storyline, enhanced by new technology. #Marvel #TheGauntlet
Hydro-Man appears as an enemy in the Spider-Man: Web of Shadows video game. #Marvel #VideoGame
Hydro-Man works for Norman Osborn's Thunderbolts during the Dark Reign storyline. #Marvel #DarkReign
Hydro-Man appears briefly in Fear Itself, fleeing from the Serpent's forces. #Marvel #FearItself )
Hydro-Man is a boss in the Facebook game Marvel: Avengers Alliance. #Marvel #VideoGame
Hydro-Man is recruited by Doctor Octopus to form a new Sinister Six during the Ends of the Earth storyline. #Marvel #EndsOfTheEarth
Hydro-Man battles the Superior Spider-Man (Doc Ock in Peter Parker's body) and is defeated. #Marvel #SuperiorSpiderMan
Hydro-Man is a card in the mobile card game Marvel War of Heroes. #Marvel #MobileGame
Hydro-Man is an enemy in the mobile game Spider-Man Unlimited. #Marvel #VideoGame )
Hydro-Man is killed by the Morlun during the Spider-Verse event. #Marvel #SpiderVerse
Hydro-Man is a playable character in the mobile game Marvel Future Fight. #Marvel #MobileGame
Hydro-Man is resurrected following the Secret Wars event and appears on Battleworld. #Marvel #SecretWars )
Hydro-Man is a champion in the mobile game Marvel: Contest of Champions. #Marvel #MobileGame
Hydro-Man becomes a minor antagonist in the new volume of Amazing Spider-Man. #Marvel #SpiderMan
Hydro-Man has a minor appearance in a Deadpool comic. #Marvel #Deadpool )
Hydro-Man is captured by Kraven the Hunter and used in the Great Hunt in the 'Hunted' storyline. #Marvel #Hunted )
Hydro-Man appears as a boss in the 2018 Spider-Man video game, with a new origin involving water purification. #Marvel #VideoGame )
Hydro-Man is killed by the Carnage symbiote during the Absolute Carnage event. #Marvel #AbsoluteCarnage
Hydro-Man is resurrected during the King in Black event and fights against the symbiote invasion. #Marvel #KingInBlack
Hydro-Man is referenced in the game's lore but does not appear in person. #Marvel #VideoGame
Hydro-Man is added as a villain sector boss in the Marvel's Avengers game. #Marvel #VideoGame )
Hydro-Man joins the Sinister Six in the Sinister War storyline. #Marvel #SinisterWar
Hydro-Man is a card in the digital card game Marvel Snap. #Marvel #CardGame
Hydro-Man appears in the milestone issue Amazing Spider-Man #900 as part of a villain gathering. #Marvel #SpiderMan
Hydro-Man makes a cameo appearance in the animated film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. #Marvel #SpiderVerse
Hydro-Man appears in the Spider-Men II miniseries, battling the Spider-Men from different universes. #Marvel #SpiderMen