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Characters : Tarantula I
File Photo AttributesHeight: 6' 1" Weight: 185 lbs Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Features: The Tarantula periodically sported a pencil- thin mustache. Oh, and he occasionally had eight appendages. |
SummaryCreated By: Gerry Conway, Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, David Hunt Real Name: Anton Miguel Rodriguez Current Aliases: None Former Aliases: Mr. Valdez Dual Identity: Not Public Current Occupation: deceased Former Occupation: Terrorist, Government Operative, Criminal for Hire Citizenship: Delvadia (South America) Legal Status: Known international criminal Place of Birth: Delvadia (presumably) Marital Status: Single Known Relatives: Daughter (Tarantula III) Known Confidants: None Known Allies: Senor Suerte, Lightmaster, Kraven the Hunter (although they didn't get along), the Jackal, the Brand Corporation Major Enemies: Spider-Man, Captain America Usual Bases: New York City Former Bases: South America, Miami Current Groups: None Former Groups: None Education: Unknown |
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Powers & ParaphenaliaStrength Level: As a human, the Tarantula possessed peak athlete, although not super-human, capabilities. As a giant spider, he was in the lift- 10-tons category. Powers: The Tarantula possessed no powers, although once he became a spider he could spin a killer web. Abilities: The Tarantula was a superb hand-to-hand combatant and was exceptionally agile. Equipment: None. Weapons: The Tarantula possessed boots that contained retractable, poison-dipped spikes and gloves with retractable, poison-dipped claws. Limitations: Short-tempered, impatient, and inclined to kill on the spur of the moment. |
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BackgroundAfter being cashiered from a revolutionary organization because he was too violent, Anton Miguel Rodriguez became his government's top operative and proved too violent for them as well. Setting himself up in the more tolerant New York City as a professional criminal, he hi-jacked a boat that Peter Parker and the Punisher both happened to be on. Although he initially escaped, Spider-Man eventually caught up with him and handed him over to the local authorities.In prison the Tarantula was able to re-make his spiked shoes and, with the help of the Jackal, escaped. There followed a series of adventures that involved the likes of Captain America, the Lightmaster, Kraven the Hunter and the Brand Corporation. Furious at yet another defeat by Spider- Man, the Tarantula agreed to undergo an experiment meant to re-create the powers of Spider-Man. The experiment was disrupted by Will O'Wisp, and the Tarantula emerged an eight-limbed, spider-like creature with limited intelligence. Unable to bear life in his new form, the Tarantula threw himself into a police barrage of bullets and committed suicide.
Thanks To:Some of the above information is extracted from the various versions of the Official Handbook to the Marvel Universe and the more recent Marvel Encyclopaedias.The assistance of the Marvel Chronology Project is gratefully acknowledged.
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