Jun 1, 1964 CE
First Appearance of Mysterio
Quentin Beck debuts as Mysterio in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' #13, using his special effects expertise to commit crimes. #marvel #villain
Chronological Storyline (43 Milestones)
May 1, 1965 CE
Early Spider-Man Rivalry Continues
Mysterio battles Spider-Man in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' #19, utilizing illusions like a giant robot. #marvel #spiderman
Sep 1, 1965 CE
Mysterio's Second Return
In 'The Amazing Spider-Man' #24, Mysterio escapes prison and attacks Spider-Man at the Daily Bugle. #marvel #villain
Oct 1, 1966 CE
Sinister Six Founded
Doctor Octopus assembles the Sinister Six, including Mysterio, in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' Annual #1. #marvel #siniastersix
Jun 1, 1967 CE
Mysterio's Illusions Fail
Mysterio's elaborate crime scheme is thwarted by Spider-Man in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' #55. #marvel #spiderman
Jul 1, 1970 CE
Return in 'Amazing Spider-Man' #95
Mysterio returns after a hiatus, employing new special effects to challenge Spider-Man. #marvel #villain
Mar 1, 1972 CE
Mysterio's Identity Revealed
In 'Amazing Spider-Man' #110, Quentin Beck is unmasked but escapes. #marvel #spiderman
Oct 1, 1973 CE
Mysterio's Death Fake-Out
Mysterio fakes his death in 'Amazing Spider-Man' #126, later revealed alive. #marvel #villain
Feb 1, 1975 CE
Sinister Six Reunion
Mysterio rejoins the Sinister Six in 'Giant-Size Spider-Man' #1. #marvel #siniastersix
Apr 1, 1976 CE
Team-Up with Trapster
Mysterio partners with the Trapster (Paste-Pot Pete) in 'Amazing Spider-Man' #154. #marvel #villain
Sep 1, 1978 CE
Mysterio's Origin Expanded
In 'Amazing Spider-Man' #186, Beck's backstory as a Hollywood special effects wizard is detailed. #marvel #origin
May 1, 1979 CE
Mysterio vs. Daredevil
Mysterio first fights Daredevil in 'Daredevil' #155. #marvel #daredevil
Oct 1, 1981 CE
Sinister Six Reunites Again
Mysterio joins a new Sinister Six in 'Amazing Spider-Man' #227. #marvel #siniastersix
Dec 1, 1984 CE
Mysterio's Illusory World
In 'Spectacular Spider-Man' #95, Mysterio traps Spider-Man in an illusion. #marvel #spiderman
Jun 1, 1987 CE
Mysterio's First Real Death
Quentin Beck commits suicide in 'Amazing Spider-Man' #289, believing he has a brain tumor. #marvel #death
Aug 1, 1990 CE
Mysterio Returns
Mysterio is resurrected in 'Amazing Spider-Man' #340, revealed to have faked his death. #marvel #villain
Nov 1, 1993 CE
Mysterio's Mental Breakdown
In 'Spectacular Spider-Man' #198, Mysterio's sanity deteriorates further. #marvel #villain
Feb 1, 1994 CE
Sinister Six: 'Maximum Carnage'
Mysterio appears in the 'Maximum Carnage' crossover storyline. #marvel #crossover
Jan 1, 1995 CE
Mysterio's Return in 'Amazing Spider-Man' #394
Mysterio resurfaces after another fake death, seeking revenge on Spider-Man. #marvel #villain
Oct 1, 1996 CE
Daredevil: 'Guardian Devil' Begins
The 'Guardian Devil' story arc starts in 'Daredevil' #1 (vol. 2), with Mysterio masterminding a plot to destroy Daredevil. #marvel #daredevil
Dec 1, 1998 CE
Mysterio's Death in 'Guardian Devil'
Mysterio dies of lung cancer in 'Daredevil' #9 (vol. 2), his final plot revealed as a tragic attempt for revenge. #marvel #death
Sep 1, 2000 CE
Mysterio's Legacy: Impersonators
In 'Amazing Spider-Man' #30 (vol. 2), a deluded fan takes up the Mysterio mantle. #marvel #villain
Mar 1, 2002 CE
Mysterio Appears in 'Spider-Man: The Other'
Mysterio returns in the 'Spider-Man: The Other' storyline, revealed to be a clone or impostor? #marvel #spiderman )
Aug 1, 2003 CE
Mysterio in 'Marvel Knights: Spider-Man'
Mysterio plays a key role in Mark Millar's 'Marvel Knights: Spider-Man' #1-12. #marvel #spiderman
Nov 1, 2004 CE
Mysterio Returns in 'Amazing Spider-Man' #500
Mysterio appears in a special anniversary issue, threatening Peter Parker. #marvel #spiderman
May 1, 2006 CE
Sinister Six in 'Civil War'
Mysterio joins the Sinister Six during the 'Civil War' event in 'Amazing Spider-Man' #529. #marvel #civilwar )
Jan 1, 2007 CE
Mysterio's Role in 'Back in Black'
Mysterio appears in 'Amazing Spider-Man' #539, part of the 'Back in Black' storyline. #marvel #spiderman )
Apr 1, 2008 CE
Mysterio in 'Secret Invasion'
Mysterio appears as one of many villains manipulated by the Skrulls in 'Secret Invasion'. #marvel #skrull
Jul 1, 2010 CE
Mysterio in 'The Gauntlet'
Mysterio appears in 'Amazing Spider-Man' #612, part of the 'Gauntlet' storyline. #marvel #spiderman )
Jan 1, 2011 CE
Mysterio's Psychotic Breakdown
In 'Amazing Spider-Man' #632, Mysterio's mental state deteriorates after events. #marvel #villain
May 1, 2011 CE
Mysterio in 'Spider-Island'
Mysterio participates in the 'Spider-Island' event. #marvel #spiderisland
Oct 1, 2012 CE
Mysterio's Death in 'Amazing Spider-Man' #694
Mysterio is killed by Doctor Octopus in 'Amazing Spider-Man' #694, ending his life. #marvel #death
Jul 1, 2013 CE
Mysterio Returns in 'Superior Spider-Man'
A new Mysterio appears in 'Superior Spider-Man' #11, a follower of Beck. #marvel #spiderman
Jan 1, 2014 CE
Mysterio in 'Original Sin'
Mysterio appears in the 'Original Sin' tie-in issues. #marvel #originalsin )
Apr 1, 2015 CE
Mysterio in 'Secret Wars'
Mysterio appears in the Battleworld domain during 'Secret Wars'. #marvel #secretwars )
Oct 1, 2016 CE
Mysterio's Resurrection
Quentin Beck is resurrected by the Jackal in 'Dead No More: The Clone Conspiracy' #1. #marvel #clone
Jan 1, 2017 CE
Mysterio in 'The Clone Conspiracy'
Mysterio's clone body causes trouble in the 'Clone Conspiracy' storyline. #marvel #villain
Mar 1, 2018 CE
Mysterio's Role in 'Damnation'
Mysterio appears in the 'Damnation' storyline, aiding Doctor Strange. #marvel #mystic )
Jun 1, 2019 CE
Mysterio in 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' Adaptation
Mysterio appears in a comic adaptation of the film 'Spider-Man: Far From Home'. #marvel #movie )
Aug 1, 2020 CE
Mysterio in 'Amazing Spider-Man' #46
Mysterio returns in a new storyline, still active in criminal activities. #marvel #spiderman
Jan 1, 2021 CE
Mysterio's New Sinister Six
Mysterio forms a new Sinister Six in 'Non-Stop Spider-Man' #1-5. #marvel #siniastersix
Sep 1, 2022 CE
Mysterio in 'Spider-Man' #7 (2022)
Mysterio battles Spider-Man in a multiversal adventure. #marvel #multiverse
Mar 1, 2023 CE
Mysterio's Return in 'Amazing Spider-Man' #20
Quentin Beck appears again, his current status uncertain. #marvel #villain