It's nearly time for Venom: The Last Dance and movie studios love nothing more than cameos and crossover. This week's Geek History Lesson is a MEGA EPISODE delving into the Spider-Man Rogue's Gallery to uncover who may be joining Tom Hardy's Venom on screen featuring Kraven (#479), Doctor Octopus (#393), Mysterio (#260), The Vulture (#167), and Best Spider-Man Villains (#424). This extra-long 4.5 hour long collection combines previous episodes to highlight why Spidey's villains are so memorable and have had so much staying power in the Marvel Comics Universe both on and off screen. Whether you've read the comics or not this is a perfect primer to get to know Venom's friends and rivals.
GHL 429 - Superior Spider-Man
After Peter Parker's death at the "Dying Wish" storyline's climax in The Amazing Spider-Man #700, Otto Octavius (Doctor Octopus) has implanted his mind into Peter's body, determined to prove himself the "Superior" Spider-Man by being both a better superhero and person than Parker ever could be! Let's dive deep into the web of the Spider-verse to learn his history!
GHL 393 - Doctor Octopus
Dr. Otto Octavius is a highly intelligent and superior criminal mastermind known as Doctor Octopus. Since Doc Ock is returning to live action in Spider-Man: No Way Home, we wanted to dive into the comic book history of one of Spider-Man's greatest villains.