1964 CE
Defeated by Spider-Man
In his first battle, the Scorpion is defeated by Spider-Man and imprisoned. This sets the pattern for their ongoing rivalry. #marvel #spiderman )
Chronological Storyline (40 Milestones)
1964 CE
First Appearance as Scorpion
Mac Gargan debuts as the Scorpion in Amazing Spider-Man #19, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. He is a private investigator hired by J. Jonah Jameson to expose Spider-Man, but Jameson subjects him to a dangerous experiment granting superhuman strength and a cybernetic tail. #marvel #villains )
1965 CE
First Jailbreak
Scorpion escapes prison in Amazing Spider-Man #24, seeking revenge on Jameson and Spider-Man. #marvel #villains )
1967 CE
Alliance with the Sinister Six
Scorpion briefly joins Doctor Octopus's Sinister Six in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1. #marvel #sinistersix )
1970 CE
Cybernetic Tail Upgrade
Scorpion's tail is upgraded with enhanced capabilities in Amazing Spider-Man #79. #marvel #technology )
1975 CE
Costume Change
Scorpion adopts a new costume in Amazing Spider-Man #151, featuring a more insect-like appearance. #marvel #costume )
1980 CE
Becomes a Crime Boss
Scorpion becomes a crime boss in the Maggia, expanding his criminal influence. #marvel #crime )
1984 CE
Secret Wars Involvement
Scorpion is among the villains transported to Battleworld during the original Secret Wars. #marvel #secretwars )
1990 CE
Spider-Island Precursor
Scorpion gains the ability to shoot venom blasts from his tail in Amazing Spider-Man #331. #marvel #powers )
1993 CE
Joined by the Jury
Scorpion becomes a member of the Jury, a group of vigilantes in the Spider-Man line. #marvel #vigilantes )
1996 CE
Acts of Vengeance
During the Acts of Vengeance crossover, Scorpion fights the Hulk and other heroes. #marvel #crossover )
1998 CE
Identity Crisis
In Marvel Comics Presents #150, Scorpion contemplates retirement but is drawn back to crime. #marvel #characterstudy )
2000 CE
Maximum Carnage
Scorpion participates in the Maximum Carnage storyline, fighting alongside Spider-Man against Carnage. #marvel #carnage )
2002 CE
The Other: Evolve or Die
Scorpion is mutated by the Queen's spores in the 'Evolve or Die' storyline, becoming more insect-like. #marvel #transformation )
2004 CE
Scorpion vs. Venom
In Marvel Knights Spider-Man #7, Scorpion battles the Venom symbiote host Eddie Brock. #marvel #symbiote )
2005 CE
Becomes Venom: Symbiote Bonding
In Marvel Knights Spider-Man #10, Mac Gargan bonds with the Venom symbiote after Eddie Brock rejects it, becoming the new Venom. #marvel #venom )
2005 CE
Venom Vol. 1: Shiver
Mac Gargan as Venom stars in his own series, starting with Venom (vol. 1) #1. #marvel #comic )
2006 CE
Enemy of the State
Venom attacks the United Nations and battles Spider-Man in the 'Enemy of the State' arc. #marvel #spiderman )
2006 CE
Civil War: Venom Side
During Civil War, Venom (Gargan) joins the anti-registration side, but later betrays them. #marvel #civilwar )
2007 CE
Thunderbolts Member
Mac Gargan as Venom joins the Thunderbolts under Norman Osborn's leadership in Thunderbolts #110. #marvel #thunderbolts )
2007 CE
World War Hulk
Venom participates in the World War Hulk event, fighting alongside the Thunderbolts. #marvel #hulk )
2008 CE
Secret Invasion: Skrull Kill
Venom (Gargan) kills a Skrull impersonating Spider-Woman, showcasing his brutality. #marvel #secretinvasion )
2008 CE
Dark Avengers Roster Revealed
Norman Osborn recruits Venom (Gargan) to pose as Spider-Man in the Dark Avengers, revealing the team in Dark Avengers #1. #marvel #darkavengers
2009 CE
Dark Avengers: Assault on Asgard
As part of the Dark Avengers, Venom (Gargan) participates in the invasion of Asgard during Siege. #marvel #siege
2009 CE
Venom vs. Spider-Man: Dark Reign
In Dark Reign: The Sinister Spider-Man, Venom (Gargan) debuts his own twisted version of the Spider-Man identity. #marvel #sinisterspiderman
2010 CE
Dark Avengers Disbanded
After Siege, the Dark Avengers are disbanded, and Venom (Gargan) is imprisoned. #marvel #avengers
2011 CE
Returns as Scorpion
Mac Gargan returns as the Scorpion, now with a robotic tail and no symbiote, in Amazing Spider-Man #568. #marvel #villains )
2011 CE
Shed: Symbiote Loss
In the 'Shed' storyline, the Venom symbiote leaves Mac Gargan for Flash Thompson. #marvel #symbiote )
2012 CE
Scorpion vs. Superior Spider-Man
During the Superior Spider-Man era, Scorpion battles Otto Octavius as Spider-Man. #marvel #superiorspiderman )
2013 CE
All-New, All-Different Marvel
Scorpion appears as part of the new status quo, continuing his criminal activities. #marvel #newmarvel )
2014 CE
Original Sin: Death of a Hero
In Original Sin, Scorpion is killed by an unknown assailant, later revealed to be a Skrull. #marvel #originalsin )
2015 CE
Secret Wars: Battleworld
A version of Scorpion appears on Battleworld during the 2015 Secret Wars event. #marvel #secretwars )
2016 CE
Resurrection as Clone
A clone of Mac Gargan is created by the Jackal, becoming the new Scorpion in The Clone Conspiracy. #marvel #clone
2017 CE
Scorpion's Redesign
The Scorpion receives a new, more mechanized look in Amazing Spider-Man #790. #marvel #design )
2018 CE
Go Down Swinging
Scorpion is among the villains recruited by the Red Goblin in the 'Go Down Swinging' arc. #marvel #redgoblin
2019 CE
Absolute Carnage: Tagged
Scorpion is targeted by Carnage for his symbiote-related past, resulting in a brutal fight. #marvel #carnage
2020 CE
King in Black
During the King in Black event, Scorpion becomes an unwilling host for a symbiote dragon. #marvel #kinginblack
2021 CE
Sinister War
Scorpion joins the Sinister Six in the Sinister War storyline, battling Spider-Man alongside other villains. #marvel #sinisterwar
2022 CE
Amazing Spider-Man: Beyond
Scorpion appears in the 'Beyond' storyline, clashing with Ben Reilly as Spider-Man. #marvel #beyond )
2023 CE
Scorpion's Latest Menace
Mac Gargan continues to terrorize New York as the Scorpion in ongoing Amazing Spider-Man issues. #marvel #current )