Sinister Sixteen
| Sinister Six | |
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The original Sinister Six (consisting of Doctor Octopus, Electro, Kraven the Hunter, Mysterio, Sandman, and Vulture) Art by Alex Ross.
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 (January 1964) |
| Created by |
Stan Lee (writer) Steve Ditko (artist) |
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| Base(s) | New York |
| Member(s) | List of Sinister Six members |
The Sinister Six is a group of supervillains appearing in Spider-Man comic books published by Marvel Comics. They are drawn from Spider-Man's list of enemies. The original incarnation of the group was organized by Doctor Octopus.
The Sinister Six first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 (January 1964).
After suffering three defeats in a row from Spider-Man, Doctor Octopus is separated from his tentacle pack. After his tentacle pack breaks free and helps Doctor Octopus get out of prison, he contacts every known supervillain who had crossed paths with Spider-Man. Only Vulture, Electro, Kraven the Hunter, the original Mysterio, and Sandman respond. As none of the members are willing to relinquish the honor of killing Spider-Man themselves, they decide to challenge Spider-Man individually with the order in which they face him determined by random drawing. The Sinister Six kidnap Aunt May and Daily Bugle secretary Betty Brant, holding them hostage in order to force Spider-Man to confront them. Spider-Man defeats the Sinister Six one-by-one, mocking their decision to battle him individually instead of as a team.
In The Amazing Spider-Man #334–339, Doctor Octopus recruits Electro, Mysterio, Sandman, and Vulture, along with the demonic Hobgoblin (since Kraven the Hunter had died) as part of his plan to take over the world. However, this was a trick, part of a larger plan by which Octavius alone would be the master of the world. The Sandman, who at this point in his career had reformed and was blackmailed into joining, aids Spider-Man in defeating the Sinister Six, and ultimately stopping Octavius' plans to conquer the world.
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