THE SINS OF THE FATHER
Chapter XII

This chapter contains the story of Dr Jonathan Ohnn, a scientist whose experiment with dimensional portals leaves him marked and remade. His body becomes a canvas of gateways, each black circle a passage into another realm.

At first dismissed as absurd, The Spot’s powers prove formidable — allowing him to strike from anywhere, vanish without trace, and bend space itself to his will. What begins as comedy becomes menace, as Spider-Man faces a foe who can turn reality inside out.

Spider-Man must battle not only The Spot’s attacks but the chaos of portals that defy physics, testing his agility and resolve against a villain whose strength lies in unpredictability.

The Spot is the tale of a man mocked for his appearance, yet capable of wielding powers that make him a true threat — a reminder that in Spider-Man’s world, even the strangest figures can become monsters when science goes astray.

After the Carnage incident, Tony Stark fires Dr Johnathon Ohnn from the inter-dimensional project. Bitter, Ohnn is recruited by Wilson Fisk — unaware he is the Kingpin — and begins work with assistant Dr. Silvia Lopez. His experiments succeed, but an accident leaves him covered in black spots, a living magnet for portals.

Spider-Man, while at the fair with Mary Jane, prevents a black hole from swallowing a roller coaster but is sucked in himself. He encounters Ohnn inside the portal before both escape. Ohnn closes most of the rifts, but one remains, growing dangerously.

As “The Spot,” Ohnn uses his powers to rob banks and jewellery stores, outsmarting Spider-Man. When he discovers Silvia has betrayed him to Fisk, he confronts the Kingpin, only to find her held hostage. Forced to capture Spider-Man, he reveals his plight, and Spider-Man agrees to feign defeat.

At Crime Central, Spider-Man turns on Fisk, but their battle is interrupted by the widening portal threatening the city. Kingpin provides a plane, and Spot closes the rift. Silvia leaps into limbo with him, choosing to remain by his side.

In the aftermath, Hobgoblin plots to steal what remains of the inter-dimensional technology from Kingpin.

ROGUE’S GALLERY

THE SPOT

First appearing in Spectacular Spider-Man #97, created by Al Milgrom and Herb Trimpe, the Spot is one of Spidey’s strangest foes. His real name is Dr Jonathan Ohnn, a scientist working for Kingpin who sought to replicate Cloak’s teleportation powers. In his experiment, Ohnn was engulfed by a dimension of living portals, emerging transformed — his body covered in black spots that served as gateways to another realm.

In the comics, The Spot’s powers make him deceptively dangerous. Each spot on his body is a portal he can throw, step through, or use to disorient opponents. Though often treated as a comical or second‑tier villain, his abilities allow him to strike from anywhere, evade capture, and even trap enemies in interdimensional limbo. Over time, writers have leaned into his potential, portraying him as a foe whose mastery of portals makes him a genuine threat to Spider-Man and others.

In wider media, The Spot has appeared in animation and most recently in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), where he is reimagined as a tragic figure whose transformation spirals into obsession. There, his powers evolve from slapstick inconvenience into multiversal menace, positioning him as a villain of staggering scope.

The Spot’s legacy is paradoxical: mocked for his appearance, underestimated for his oddity, yet capable of wielding powers that bend reality itself. He is the reminder that in Spider-Man’s world, even the strangest figures can become monsters when obsession meets science gone awry.

This episode is based loosely on Spectacular Spider-Man #98-99.

Briefly, at the start of this episode, Robert Hays returns as Tony Stark. He’ll next be seen in season five…

While in the funfair, Jason catches a toy for Felicia. Take a look at the prize he wins – as well as how he wins it. It’s all foreshadowing for the next episode.

Thwip Quip: “Even though this guy’s trouble, I’m gonna have a hard time taking him seriously.” Also: “Maybe I need spot remover.”

SPIDER-MAN AND THE ARMOURED AVENGER

Spider-Man and Iron Man’s paths first crossed in the 1960s, when Marvel began weaving its heroes into shared adventures. While not natural partners, they recognised each other’s strengths: Peter Parker’s ingenuity and moral compass, and Tony Stark’s technological brilliance and resources. Their early encounters were professional, often teaming up against common threats, but rarely extending into deep friendship.

The relationship deepened during Civil War, when Iron Man recruited Spider-Man to his pro‑registration side. Stark provided Peter with the advanced “Iron Spider” suit, symbolising trust and alliance. Yet this partnership quickly soured. As Peter realised the Registration Act endangered heroes and civilians alike, he defected to Captain America’s side, straining his bond with Stark. This arc highlighted their differences: Tony’s pragmatism and willingness to compromise, versus Peter’s unwavering sense of responsibility and moral clarity.

Beyond Civil War, their relationship has remained one of mutual respect tempered by ideological friction. Stark has occasionally acted as a benefactor, supporting Parker Industries and recognising Peter’s scientific genius. At the same time, Peter has challenged Tony’s reliance on technology and corporate power, reminding him that heroism is rooted in humanity rather than machinery. Their dynamic is less familial than in the MCU, but it underscores a vital theme: Spider-Man and Iron Man are allies who admire each other’s gifts, yet embody contrasting visions of what it means to be a hero.

Carnage | Goblin War!