Who Is Tarantula (Rodríguez)? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Tarantula (Rodríguez) is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Antón Miguel Rodríguez, with over 176 comic issue appearances. Antón Miguel Rodríguez was a mercenary and assassin best known as the Tarántula; a foe to Spider-Man. Since his suicide, the Tarántula mantle has been passed on to other people.

Who is Tarantula (Rodríguez)?

Origin Antón Miguel Rodríguez was a revolutionary against the dictatorship in the South American republic of Delvadia , but he loved killing too much and was forced out. He then joined those who he first fought. There he got the costume and the name Tarántula. But when he killed a fellow officer, he was yet again forced out. He escaped to United States, where he started his criminal career. Creation Tarantula (Rodríguez) was created by Gerry Conway and Ross Andru and first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man Vol.1 issue 134 (1974). Major Story Arcs The Tarantula Rises Tarantula-Man On his first job he enlisted his brother, Hildalgo, and another mercenary named Juan to hold a tour boat for ransom. Though Spider-Man and Punisher both appeared to stop them, the Tarantula and his men were able to escape when the two began fighting one another.

Key facts

Tarantula (Rodríguez) is of human origin and first appeared in "Danger is a Man Called Tarantula!". The character is published by Marvel. With 176 recorded issue appearances, Tarantula (Rodríguez) ranks among the most featured characters in comics.