1984 CE
First Appearance in Spectacular Spider-Man
Dr. Jonathan Ohnn first appears in The Spectacular Spider-Man #98 as a scientist working for Kingpin. He attempts to create a portal to a dark dimension. #marvel #comics )
Chronological Storyline (36 Milestones)
Jan 1, 1985 CE
Transformation into the Spot
In The Spectacular Spider-Man #99 (January 1985), Ohnn's experiment succeeds but he is trapped in the portal. He emerges with white skin covered in black spots, the ability to open portals anywhere on his body, and takes the name Spot. #marvel #villain )
Feb 1, 1985 CE
First Clash with Spider-Man
In The Spectacular Spider-Man #100 (February 1985), Spot fights Spider-Man for the first time. His portal powers confuse Spider-Man, but he is eventually defeated. #spiderman #marvel )
1985 CE
Second Encounter with Spider-Man
In The Spectacular Spider-Man #101-103, Spot allies with other villains but continues to be defeated by Spider-Man. His powers evolve as he learns to open portals for attack and defense. #marvel #spiderman )
1986 CE
Appearance in Daredevil Comics
Spot appears in Daredevil #235 (1986) as a hired villain for Kingpin. He fights Daredevil but is defeated. This establishes him as a threat to street-level heroes. #daredevil #marvel )
1987 CE
The Spot Joins the Sinister Syndicate
In The Amazing Spider-Man #280 (1987), Spot is recruited by the Sinister Syndicate, a team of villains. He participates in their schemes but later is captured by Spider-Man. #marvel #villainteam )
1988 CE
Brief Retirement from Crime
After several defeats, Spot attempts to retire from crime. He faces personal struggles and tries to find a normal life but is drawn back into villainy. #comics #marvel )
1991 CE
Appearance in Web of Spider-Man
Spot appears in Web of Spider-Man #77 (1991) where he is hired by the Hobgoblin. He uses his portals to steal objects but is stopped by Spider-Man. #spiderman #marvel )
1992 CE
Cameo in Spider-Man: The Animated Series
Spot makes a non-speaking cameo in the 1990s Spider-Man animated series episode 'The Insidious Six', appearing as one of Kingpin's villains. #spiderman #cartoon )
1993 CE
Fight with the Punisher
In The Punisher War Journal #45 (1993), Spot is attacked by the Punisher. Though he manages to escape, his criminal operations are disrupted by the vigilante. #punisher #marvel )
1995 CE
Appearance in Spider-Man Unlimited
Spot appears in Spider-Man Unlimited #3 (March 1995) as part of a group of villains attacking Spider-Man. He is defeated but escapes. #marvel #spiderman )
1997 CE
Role in the 'Spider-Hunt' Storyline
During the 'Spider-Hunt' storyline in The Sensational Spider-Man (1997), Spot aids the Kravinoff family in their vendetta against Spider-Man. He uses his portals to trap Spider-Man. #marvel #event )
1998 CE
First Appearance in Peter Parker: Spider-Man
Spot appears in Peter Parker: Spider-Man #3 (1998) where he battles Spider-Man during a prison riot. He is eventually subdued. #spiderman #marvel )
2000 CE
Appearance in Marvel Knights: Spider-Man
Spot is featured in Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #6 (2000) where he works for the new Kingpin. He is defeated by Spider-Man and Daredevil. #marvel #knights )
2001 CE
The Spot's Origin Revisited
In Spider-Man's Tangled Web #16 (2001), the Spot's origin story is retold with more depth, focusing on his transformation and his inability to turn back to normal. #origin #marvel )
2003 CE
Appearance in Spectacular Spider-Man (Vol. 2)
Spot appears in Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 2 #5 (2003) as a hired thug for the Russian mob. He fights Spider-Man but is captured. #spiderman #marvel )
2005 CE
Cameo in The Pulse
Spot makes a background cameo in The Pulse #10 (2005), a Marvel comic about reporters. #marvel #cameo )
2007 CE
Appearance in Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
In Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #9 (2007), Spot is part of a group of villains who attack Spider-Man, but he is quickly defeated. #spiderman #marvel )
2008 CE
Appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #568
Spot appears in The Amazing Spider-Man #568 (2008) during the 'New Ways to Die' storyline. He is used by the Thunderbolts and captured by Anti-Venom. #spiderman #thunderbolts )
2009 CE
Appearance in Dark Reign: The Sinister Spider-Man
Spot appears in Dark Reign: The Sinister Spider-Man #2 (2009) as part of a villains' group. He is killed by the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) in a brutal manner. #marvel #darkreign )
2010 CE
Resurrected in 'Shadowland'
During the Shadowland storyline in 2010, Spot is resurrected by the Hand's dark magic. He appears in Daredevil #508 as a zombie-like creature. #daredevil #marvel )
2011 CE
Appearance in Spider-Island
During the Spider-Island event, Spot appears in The Amazing Spider-Man #667 (2011) as one of the villains affected by the spider-powers plague. He gains additional spider-like abilities. #spiderman #event )
2012 CE
Appearance in Avenging Spider-Man
Spot appears in Avenging Spider-Man #9 (2012) as a hired crook. He is defeated by Spider-Man and the Beast. #spiderman #marvel )
2013 CE
Role in Superior Spider-Man
In Superior Spider-Man #4-5 (2013), Spot battles Doctor Octopus (who is in Spider-Man's body) and is brutally defeated. He loses his hands in the fight. #spiderman #superior )
2014 CE
Appearance in Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 3
Spot appears in The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 3 #1 (2014) as part of a gang of villains attacking the new Spider-Ock. He is defeated. #spiderman #marvel )
2015 CE
Appearance in Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars
Spot appears in Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars #1 (2015) as a minor background character during the Battleworld event. #marvel #secretwars )
2016 CE
Appearance in The Clone Conspiracy
During the Clone Conspiracy storyline, Spot appears in The Amazing Spider-Man #20 (2016) as a clone created by the Jackal. He is later destroyed by Spider-Man. #spiderman #clone )
2017 CE
Appearance in Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man
Spot appears in Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #1 (2017) as a defeated villain in a flashback. #spiderman #marvel )
2018 CE
Cameo in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Post-Credits Scene
Spot makes a cameo in the post-credits scene of the 2018 animated film 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse', hinting at future involvement. He is seen being thrown a bagel with his portal. #spiderverse #movie )
2019 CE
Role in the 'Hunted' Storyline
In The Amazing Spider-Man #16-18 (2019), Spot is one of the villains hunted by Kraven the Hunter in Central Park. He is killed by the Vulture. #spiderman #hunted )
2020 CE
Appearance in the 'Last Remains' Storyline
During the 'Last Remains' arc, Spot appears in The Amazing Spider-Man #52 (2020) as a hallucination caused by Kindred. #spiderman #marvel )
2022 CE
Appearance in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Promo
Spot is confirmed as a major antagonist in the 2023 sequel 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' through promotional material in 2022. #spiderverse #movie )
Jun 2, 2023 CE
Major Role in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
The Spot is the primary antagonist in the 2023 animated film 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'. He gains universe-hopping powers and threatens the entire Spider-Verse. #spiderverse #movie
Jun 1, 2023 CE
Symbolic Role in Across the Spider-Verse
In the film, the Spot's black and white design and portal powers make him a visually striking and tragic villain, with his actions leading to the collapse of the Spider-Society. #spiderverse #animation )
Jun 1, 2023 CE
Spot Becomes a Supervillain Meme
After the release of 'Across the Spider-Verse', the Spot gains popularity as a meme due to his humorous yet menacing portrayal, with his 'bagel scene' becoming iconic. #spiderverse #meme )
Aug 1, 2023 CE
Cameo in The Amazing Spider-Man #900
Spot appears in a brief cameo in The Amazing Spider-Man #900 (August 2023), fighting Spider-Man in a flash-forward sequence. #marvel #comic )