Ka-Zar (Lord Kevin
Reginald Plunder) X-Men I #10 (1965)
British heir raised from childhood in the Savage Land, lover and later husband
of Shanna the She-Devil, has ventured into NYC on occasion and fought alongside
and against various heroes; teamed with Spider-Man against Kraven the Hunter,
Stegron, the Savage Land Mutates, and others.
Kafka, Dr. Ashley Spectacular Spider-Man II #178 (1991) Psychologist
who treated Vermin, helped Spider-Man through emotional difficulties, became
director of Ravencroft Institute in attempt to treat deranged super-villains,
victimized by Baron Heinrich Zemo, fired after the Chameleon's escape.
Kaine Web of Spider-Man #119 (1994) Flawed clone of Peter
Parker with all of his powers, has random precognitive glimpses and scarring
touch, roamed for five years, developed intense hatred of Ben Reilly, sought to
protect Spider-Man by killing his enemies, fought Spider-Man, accepted
responsibility for past crime blamed on Peter Parker.
Kala Tales of Suspense I #43 (1963) Queen of
subterranean kingdom called the Netherworld, has warred against other
Subterranean rulers such as the Mole Man, once involving Spider-Man and the Hulk
at the Winter Olympics.
KalAOL Marville #1 (2002) Time traveler and would-be
crimefighter from the fifty-first century; Traveled to a parallel Earth where
that world's Spider-Man and the Punisher
accompanied him and his friends Mickey and Lucy on a surreal encountered with
an alleged Kingpin.
Kale, Jennifer Adventure into Fear #11 (1972) Young sorceress,
helped by Spider-Man against D'Spayre, joined the Legion of Night to fight
evil, worked with Howard the Duck and the Ghost Rider (Ketch).
Kali (Dr. Karen Lee) Marvel Team-Up Annual #1 (1976) Member of the Nest,
emitted maddening sound from "chaos wheel," geologist.
Kane, Marcy (Kaina) Spectacular Spider-Man II #32 (1979)
Extraterrestrial from Contraxia, posed as science graduate student at ESU
alongside Peter Parker, whom she briefly dated; former lover of Jack of Hearts,
revealed her true nature when she took him to Contraxia.
Kaneshiro Spectacular Spider-Man II #54 (1981) Leader of
samurai band, employed by the Maggia to kill the Smuggler, fought Spider-Man.
Kang (Nathaniel
Richards) Avengers I #8 (1964)
Native of the fortieth century, ruler of many time eras, frequently clashes
with the Avengers, has invaded the modern era several times with varying
degrees of success; often opposed by temporal divergents of himself such as
Immortus, Rama-Tut, and the Scarlet Centurion; built Timespinner; sent robot of
himself to deal with Zarrko, Spider-Man, and others.
Kangaroo (Frank Oliver) Amazing Spider-Man I #81 (1970) Australian boxer,
possesses seemingly mutant leaping power, became fugitive after accidentally
killing an opponent, fled to America, fought Spider-Man, enhanced by Jonas
Harrow, died attempting to steal radioactive isotope.
Kangaroo (Brian Hibbs) Spectacular Spider-Man II #242 (1997)
Idolized Frank Oliver, attempted to fight Spider-Man both without and with
specialized armor, being easily defeated both times, defeated again in the
Legion of Losers, became baseball player but was expelled for his past, mutated
into large muscular form, suffered mental deterioration, clashed with Tombstone
and others in the super-prison called the Cage.
Kannon, Doris Marvel Fanfare I #42 (1989) Bank teller, fired
when she inadvertently gave Peter Parker extra money; Spider-Man secretly left
her some of his own money to prevent her from being evicted and blackmailed the
bank manager into rehiring her.
Karma (Xi'an Coy Manh) Marvel Team-Up I #100 (1980) Vietnamese mutant,
able to take possession of others, forced into service of her uncle General Coy
for the safety of her siblings Leong and Nga; sought to possess Spider-Man,
thinking he was a criminal, to defeat her uncle; drew attention of the
Fantastic Four, rescued her siblings, forced to absorb her similarly-powered
brother Tran into herself, became founding member of New Mutants.
Karnak Fantastic Four I #45 (1965) Member of the Inhuman
royal family, able to detect weakness of any object or person, aided Spider-Man
during clash between Zarkko and a Kang robot.
Karsano Amazing Spider-Man I #421 (1997) Operative of the
True Believers, held title of Dragonfly prior to Meiko Yin, committed suicide
after losing to her in combat.
Karsov, Maria Marvel Treasury Edition #25 (1980) Russian figure
skater, given razor-sharp skates by Kala to fight the Water Witch.
Katos Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #8 (1988) Extraterrestrial mentor of the Young Gods, teaches defensive actions, accompanied faction which chose to prevent interference in the High Evolutionary's activities, encountered Spider-Man.
Kay Amazing Spider-Man I #192 (1980) Daily Globe
secretary.
Kay Spider-Man's Tangled Web #11 (2002) Daily Bugle
reporter, made date with Peter Parker on the same evening he was dating Jill.
Katzenberg, Nick Web of Spider-Man #50 (1989) Unscrupulous
photographer, earned J. Jonah Jameson's patronage with photo of Spider-Man
apparently committing a crime, sought to prove that Peter Parker was faking his
Spider-Man photos, fled from mob pursuers after photographing a mob meeting,
died of lung cancer.
Keating, Lt. Kris Defenders I #44 (1977) Part of NYC SWAT team,
headed task force to fight superhumans, worked with Spider-Man on several
cases, eventually killed and impersonated by agents of the Foreigner and then
impersonated by the Foreigner himself to frame Spider-Man for the Blaze's murder.
Keene UK Spider-Man Annual (1982) Daily Bugle accountant sent by JJJ to offer whatever it would take to get exclusive rights to "Starngore's" story.
Keeper of the Flame Avengers I #30 (1966) Controlled the Sacred Flame
of Life in the hidden city of El Dorado, one of the three members of They Who
Wield Power, killed by Tyrannus.
Kelleher, Mary Untold Tales of Spider-Man Annual 1997 (1997) ESU
botanist, former assistant of Sundown, lost an arm during his initial rampage,
almost targeted by Lucky Lobo to force Sundown's cooperation.
Kennedy, Detective
Louise Spider-Man: The Lost Years #1 (1995) Salt Lake City
police officer, allied with Tannen crime organization, fell in love with Kaine,
killed by him after he learned of her criminal activities.
Kessler, Jackie Spectacular Spider-Man II #178 (1991) NYPD
officer, partner of Angela Cairn, killed by Vermin.
Kevin Peter Parker:
Spider-Man #21 (2000) Occupant of Peter Parker’s refrigerator,
allegedly a super-intelligent green mold cultivated by Peter, resembles green
cheese, has some level of sentience.
Kidnappers Marvel Team-Up I #41 and others (Hostess Twinkies
Cakes advertisement, 1976) Two men; abducted May Parker, who was rescued by
Spider-Man.
Kidnappers Fantastic Four I #229 and others (Hostess Twinkies
Cakes advertisement, 1981) Two men; abducted child, who was rescued by
Spider-Man.
Killer Queen Alpha Flight I #121 (1993) Acrobatic, wields
Death Dust, member of the Chess Set.
Killer Shrike (Simon
Maddicks) Rampaging Hulk I #1 (1977)
Received enhanced strength and suit with flight capabilities and energy
blasters from the Brand Corporation, served the Conspiracy that was defeated by
Ulysses Bloodstone, partnered with the Modular Man against Spider-Man and the
Beast, briefly worked for Brand, became mercenary, fought Spider-Man and other
heroes.
Killraven (Jonathan
Raven) Amazing Adventures II #18
(1972) Warrior in alternate timeline, leads fight to free mankind from
Martian Masters. Spider-Man once traveled to his time via Doctor Doom’s time
machine and fought alongside him.
Kim Amazing Spider-Man I #349 (1991) Daily Bugle
reporter.
Kine, Benedict X-Men Annual II #3 (1994) Mutant able to control
others's nervous systems, sought role of White King in Hellfire Club, wagered
J. Jonah Jameson's life against Shinobi Shaw, plot foiled by Spider-Man
(Reilly) and the X-Men.
King, Hannibal Tomb of Dracula I #25 (1974) Vampire detective,
enemy of Dracula and other vampires, partner of Blade and Frank Drake in the
Nightstalkers, helped Spider-Man against Zzzax and Lilith.
King Coal Alpha Flight I #121 (1993) Forms hands into
swords, can regrow severed body parts, member of the Chess Set.
Kingpin (Wilson Fisk) Amazing Spider-Man I #50 (1967) Powerful
crimelord, commands large criminal organization, has had many clashes with
Spider-Man, Daredevil, Cloak and Dagger, the Punisher, and others; dedicated to
his wife Vanessa, whose health problems have motivated some of his actions;
retired from power but was reinstated to control gang activity, almost killed
by rebellion led by Sammy Silke with the help of Richard Fisk, returned after
recovery to reclaim power, beaten in fight with Daredevil.
Kingpin see Gauntlet (Morelli).
Kingsley, Daniel Spectacular Spider-Man II #48 (1980) Younger
brother of the Hobgoblin (Kingsley), occasionally posed as him in the
management of their business, forced into involvement with his activities as
the Hobgoblin.
Kingsley, Roderick see Hobgoblin.
Kirkland Peter Parker:
Spider-Man #48 (2002) AGK Corporation executive, arrested for
involvement with the Virus's release in Bangladesh.
Kissick, Dr. Amazing Spider-Man I #221 (1981) ESU biochemist,
coerced into working for Ramrod.
Klaw (Ulysses Klaw) Fantastic Four I #53 (1966) Body converted into
pure sound, fought the Fantastic Four and the Avengers, encountered Spider-Man
while serving in the Fearsome Foursome and at the Chess Set's auction.
Klein, Sarah Spider-Man #38 (1993) Daughter of J. Jonah
Jameson's college roommate, treated like a niece by Jameson; head of PR firm
which represented Top of New York Hotel when Electro decided to use that
building to make a name for himself.
Klemmer Amazing Spider-Man Annual I #11 (1977) Special
effects director on "Spawn of the Spider," fired after mishap with
exoskeleton costume, framed for sabotage by Anton DeLionatus, abducted and drugged
by the Spider-Squad.
Klemmer, Judith Marvel Team-Up I #36 (1975) SHIELD agent, helped
Spider-Man and the Frankenstein Monster against Baron von Shtupf.
Knight and Fogg (Malcolm
Knight And Thomas Fogg) Spectacular
Spider-Man II #165 (1990) British assassins mutated into armored and
gaseous forms by experiment of Professor Henry Lewis, killed the Arranger for
the Kingpin, tracked to England by Spider-Man, partnership broke down when Fogg
nearly killed Knight’s brother Leo.
Knight, Misty Marvel Team-Up I #1 (1972) Private detective and
former NYPD officer, has bionic arm, works with Misty Knight, lover of Iron
Fist, helped Spider-Man against the Steel Serpent.
Knights of Pendragon
(Albion, Crown, Grace, Union Jack, Breeze, Gawain, Dai Thomas, Kate McClellan,
Ben Gallagher) Knights of Pendragon I
#1 (1990) Mystically-powered heroes carrying on tradition dating back to
King Arthur's time, worked alongside Spider-Man to prevent demonic forces from
being unleashed in extradimensional realm of Arakne.
Knockout Amazing Spider-Man I #340 (1990) Super-strong
leader of the Femme Fatales.
Komodo Scarlet Spider Unlimited #1 (1995) Wundagorian
evolved from lizard, member of the Animen.
Kongo Spider Spider-Woman (1979): "The Kongo Spider" Giant African spider, menaced tribes people, defeated by Spider-Man and Spider-Woman. (TV)
Korpse, Dr. Boris Amazing Spider-Man I #194 (1979) Scientist and demolitions expert, recruited by the Black Cat during her criminal activities.
Krahn, Chief Inspector Spider-Man #8 (1991) Member of Royal Canadian
Mounted Police in Vancouver, secretly a pedophile, murdered several boys and
attempted to frame the Wendigo before Wolverine and Spider-Man discovered the
truth, shot by hunters believing him to be the Wendigo.
Kraus, Franz (a.k.a.
Frank Cruz) Amazing Spider-Man I #301
(1988) Neo-Nazi, hired Silver Sable to test security and attempted to kill her,
sought to conduct major drug deal with the Kingpin to buy Central American land
for a new Nazi state, stole prototype military weapons, defeated by Silver
Sable and Spider-Man.
Kraven the Hunter
(Sergei Kravinoff) Amazing Spider-Man I #15 (1964) Obsessive hunter, gained super-strength from mystic potions,
targeted Spider-Man early in the hero's career, fought him alone and with the
aid of the Chameleon and the Sinister Six; also fought Ka-Zar, Tigra, and other
heroes; became obsessed with Spider-Man, buried him alive in order to take over
his identity and fight Vermin, committed suicide.
Kravinoff, Alyosha
"Al" Spectacular Spider-Man II #245 (1997) Son of Kraven the Hunter, possesses mutant strength and
ability to control animals, fought Spider-Man, murdered Calypso, briefly joined
the Sinister Six, discarded criminal activities, briefly considered career in
film production, fought Connie Hunt and others, became vigilante.
Kree Fantastic Four I #65 (1967) Blue-skinned alien
race, ruled by collective mind known as the Supreme Intelligence, enemies of
the Skrulls, worked with the Ruul in the Maximum Security scheme.
Krenshaw, Dean Amazing Spider-Man I #244 (1983) ESU
administrator, had door webbed by Peter Parker for his boorish behavior.
Krolnek, Heather Spider-Man's Tangled Web #15 (2002) Daughter of
Stag Beetle, idolized Spider-Man, followed his battle with Stag Beetle to
discover her father's secret.
Kryllk the Cruel Marvel Team-Up I #7 (1973) Asgardian rock troll;
led troll army and used time-stopping Dark Crystal in attack on Asgard and
Earth; foiled by Spider-Man and Thor
Kufu
Spider-Woman (1979): "Pyramids of Terror" (9/22/79) Alien
mummy, sought to transform Earth's inhabitants into mummies, defeated by
Spider-Man and Spider-Woman. (TV)
Kuklin, Dr. Bailey Spectacular Spider-Man II #72 (1982) Psychiatrist
to Debra Whitman, approached Peter Parker about breaking her
"delusion" that he was Spider-Man.
Kulan Gath Conan the Barbarian #14 (1972) Ancient sorcerer
from Stygia (now Egypt). Sorcerer over twelve thousand years old, sought to
transform modern world into the realm of his era, opposed by Spider-Man and Red
Sonja; later transformed Manhattan and killed Spider-Man, but his efforts were
reversed by the X-Men; later fought the Avengers.
Kull the Conqueror Conan the Barbarian I #1 (1970) Warrior and king
during pre-Cataclysmic times, helped Spider-Man when the hero astrally traveled
to Kull's era seeking a cure for the bite of a Serpent Man.
Kutzov, General Nikolai Marvel Team-Up Annual #2 (1979) Russian spymaster,
sought war with the US, had Dr. Daniel Ironwood abducted to work on an
anti-matter bomb; sent the Crimson Dynamo, Vanguard, and Darkstar against
Spider-Man and the Hulk.
Kwan, Terry Amazing Spider-Man II #1 (1999) Tri Corp
supervisor and liaison to Chase Foundation, briefly co-worker of Peter Parker.
Kyle, Robby Marvel Treasury Edition #25 (1980) Canadian hockey
champ, given puck-shooting stick by Kala to fight Boulder.
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