Spider-Man Appendix R

 

Rabinowitz Amazing Spider-Man I #187 (1978) Daily Bugle employee.

 

Rachel Spectacular Spider-Man II #68 (1982) Israeli intelligence agent, investigated activities of the Robot-Master, encountered Spider-Man.

 

Radioactive Man (Professor Chen Lu) Journey into Mystery I #93 (1963) Chinese criminal scientist, deliberately mutated himself to gain radiation powers, frequent opponent of Iron Man (Stark), member of Egghead's Masters of Evil, fought Spider-Man early in his career, later attempted to conduct experiments on him, stopped by Iron Man.

 

Rage (Elvin Daryl Haliday) Avengers I #326 (1990) Young boy mutated into super-strong adult body, served in Avengers until his true age was revealed, met Spider-Man while in the New Warriors, later joined Psionex.

 

Rak Ghost Rider III #46 (1994) Mutated and resurrected by demonic crimelord Hellgate, super-strong, partner of Dread, fought Spider-Man and Vengeance, later killed by Vengeance.

 

Rakks Marvel Team-Up Annual #1 (1976) Flying robots used by the Nest, attacked plane carrying Spider-Man and the X-Men.

 

Rambo Sleepwalker #1 (1991) Dog of Rick Sheridan (the host body for Sleepwalker); once swallowed one of Spider-Man's spider-tracers.

 

Ramirez, Professor Sensational Spider-Man #0 (1996) Invented digital imagery transmission (DIT) chip which Armada stole for Mysterio (Beck).

 

Ramon Venom:  Lethal Protector #4 (1993) Bonded with one of the Life Foundation's symbiotes, fought Spider-Man and Venom.

 

Rampage (Stuart Clarke) Champions #5 (1976) Recession era villain, designed body armor, fought Champions; later hypnotized Iceman to fight Spider-Man and the Angel (Archangel), subsequently fought Wonder Man and Iron Man (Stark).

 

Ramrod Daredevil I #103 (1973) Super-strong cyborg mutated by Moondragon, fought Spider-Man and other heroes in California, then fought Spider-Man again when he poisoned patrons at a bar which refused to let him sing.

 

Ramshot (Samuel Caulkin) Venom:  Lethal Protector #2 (1993) Armored member of the Jury, former soldier and police officer, stopped his teammates from attacking Spider-Man.

 

Ranger Peter Parker:  Spider-Man #1 (1999) Skilled warrior, able to summon super-strength and energy powers, served in paramilitary unit alongside Arthur Stacy and Stewart Ward years ago; helped Spider-Man defeat the Z'nox and Ward in the modern era.

 

Rangers (Texas Twister, Shooting Star, Phantom Rider, Firebird, Red Wolf) Incredible Hulk II #265 (1981) Short-lived team of American southwest heroes organized to fight the Hulk; some of its members fought the Frightful Four in Canada alongside Spider-Man and Turbine.

 

Ransome, Dr. Susan Web of Spider-Man #54 (1989) Doctor at Queens Medical Center, treated Kristy Watson.

 

Rapier (Dominic Tyrone) Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #2 (1980) Former partner of Silvermane, betrayed by him; later acted as vigilante with electrically-charged rapier; defeated by Spider-Man and shot by Silvermane, later killed by the Scourge of the Underworld.

 

Raptar the Renegade Spider-Man Unlimited I #15 (1997) Able to transform into large reptilian humanoid, fought Spider-Man and Puma, apparently extradimensional, possibly an illusion of Threetrees.

 

Rat Pack (Sparks, Stitches, Strafe) Marvel Team-Up I #75 (1978) Gang of arsonists, loosely allied with earlier team of the same name led by Black Mariah, defeated by Spider-Man and Power Man (Cage).

 

Rat Pack Amazing Spider-Man I #220 (1981) Criminal gang, competed for chance to become secretary of the National Crime Syndicate, defeated by Spider-Man and Moon Knight.

 

Ratri (Randy Tate) Marvel Team-Up Annual #1 (1976) "Night-god" of the Nest, projected darkness, administrator.

 

Rattan (Bud Cable) Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America in Dr. Doom's Revenge (1989) Ex-CIA agent, turned mercenary, excellent martial artist, wields escrima fighting sticks, allegedly once joined several other villains in attacking Spider-Man and Captain America on behalf of Doctor Doom.

 

Rattamun, Dr. Amazing Spider-Man I #264 (1985) Irate doctor who attempted to evict Philmont Magee due to clerical error, prevented from doing so by Spider-Man and Red Nine.

 

Rattler (Henry Bingham) - Spider-Man Newspaper strip / reprints volume 1 (1980) Former snake devenomizer, bitten by snake and mutated by experimental anti-venom, eventually died from affects on his body; superhuman strength + speed, stun others on contact, slippery, squeeze through small holes

 

Rave, Travis Amazing Spider-Man #218 (1981) Entertainment promoter, worked with Sadie Frickett to publicize the Mud-Thing, rejected by her.

 

Raven, Detective Jacob Spider-Man:  The Lost Years #1 (1995) Salt Lake City police officer, former partner of crooked officer Louise Kennedy; sought Peter Parker for her murder, which was actually committed by Kaine.

 

Raven, Sabbath (Gina Morelli) Marvel Preview #2 (1975) Lover and fellow adventurer of Dominic Fortune in the 1930s, drifted away from him; married and became trapped by Simon Steele, who poisoned their daughter Elena against her and Fortune; reunited with Fortune through efforts of Spider-Man and Silver Sable.

 

Raven, Sabbath (Elena von Lundt) Web of Spider-Man #10 (1986) Daughter of Sabbath Raven (Morelli) and Simon Steele, taught by her father to resent her mother and Dominic Fortune, cooperated with Steele in effort to kill Fortune; foiled by Fortune, Spider-Man, and Silver Sable.

 

Ravencroft Institute for the Criminally Insane Spider-Man Unlimited I #1 (1993) Asylum established by Dr. Kafka in effort to treat insane superhumans, assisted by Edward Whelan and John Jameson; held Carnage, Shriek, Carrion, the Chameleon, the Jackal, Mysterio (Beck), and others; Dr. Kafka was dismissed and replaced by Doc Samson after several breakouts.

 

Rayder Spectacular Spider-Man II #68 (1982) American intelligence agent, investigated activities of the Robot-Master, encountered Spider-Man.

 

Raynee Spider-Man Team-Up #6 (1997) Female golem created by Dracula to be his lover; received false memories from spirits, learned her true nature when Spider-Man and Doctor Strange attacked Dracula, who killed her to prove some twisted point.

 

Razor Fist Master of Kung Fu I #105 (1981) One of several criminals to use this name, had hands replaced with blades, worked with Shockwave to kidnap the son of Cat (Shen Kui), defeated by Cat and Spider-Man.

 

Razorback (Buford Hollis) Spectacular Spider-Man II #12 (1977) Arkansan super-hero with mutant power to intuitively drive any vehicle, wears electrified costume and drives special truck, helped Spider-Man against the Legion of Light in an effort to rescue his sister, active in space as starship pilot after adventure with the She-Hulk, later returned to Earth.

 

Razorwire Spider-Man Unlimited I #6 (1994) Enforcer of the Hammerhead Maggia family, used telekinetic whips, partner of Nautilus, sought to bring in Slyde when he stole from the Maggia, defeated by Spider-Man and Cage.

 

Razorwire Peter Parker:  Spider-Man #16 (2000) Leader of the Wicked Brigade, wielded jagged whip.

 

Red Ghost (Ivan Kragoff) Fantastic Four I #13 (1963) Russian scientist, exposed himself and three simians to cosmic ray storm to gain powers like the Fantastic Four, gained powers of invisibility and intangibility, while his Super-Apes gained the powers of shapechanging (Igor the baboon), magnetism (Peotor the orangutan), and super-strength (Miklho the gorilla); fought the Fantastic Four, the Soviet Super-Soldiers and other heroes, clashed with Spider-Man twice.

 

Red Nine (Wallace Jackson) Amazing Spider-Man I #264 (1985) Texan teenager, stole his uncle Steve’s energy-powered suit designed for NASA and came to NYC to fight Spider-Man for fun, inadvertently hindered Spider-Man's attempt to prevent Philmont Magee from being evicted, later prevented Dr. Rattamun from doing so.

 

Red Skull (Johann Shmidt) Captain America Comics #7 (1941) Nazi once second only to Adolf Hitler, survived into modern era via suspended animation and emerged to terrorize mankind, meeting opposition from Captain America, Spider-Man, and many others. He has had many imposters, including the communist Red Skull responsible for the death of Peter's parents.

 

Red Skull (Albert Malik) Young Men #24 (1953) Communist operative, fought the fourth Captain America and the third Bucky (later Nomad), remained active for decades, had Richard and Mary Parker killed when they infiltrated his organization, evaded Spider-Man when the hero came seeking answers, captured by Silver Sable and others, killed by the Red Skull (Shmidt).

 

Red Sonja Conan the Barbarian I #23 (1972) Female warrior active over twelve thousand years ago, known as the Scarlet She-Devil or the She-Devil with a sword, vowed to love no man who could not defeat her in combat, summoned to modern era, briefly possessed Mary Jane Watson to help Spider-Man against Kulan Gath.

 

Redwing Captain America I #117 (1969) The Falcon's pet falcon, with whom he shares a psychic link, encountered Spider-Man alongside his master.

 

Reeves, Tony Spider-Man Unlimited I #6 (1994) Daily Bugle reporter, served on discussion group with Peter Parker about news coverage of superhuman activity.

 

Regina Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #9 (1989) Model, friend of Mary Jane Watson.

 

Reilly, Ben Amazing Spider-Man I #149 (1975) Clone of Spider-Man with all of his powers, created by the Jackal, wandered the US for five years, returned to NYC due to May Parker's illness, fought and then allied with Spider-Man, used revised webbing and other equipment to become the Scarlet Spider, briefly joined the New Warriors, misled to believe he was in fact the original Spider-Man and took that identity when Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson briefly moved to Oregon, briefly transformed into Spider-Carnage, learned truth about self when Peter returned and joined him to fight the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn), died saving Spider-Man's life.

 

Reilly, Horace Peter Parker:  Spider-Man #28 (2001) Paternal uncle of May Parker, suffered from cancer, received mercy killing from May's father, death believed to be suicide.

 

Reinholdt, Dr. Spider-Man:  Funeral for an Octopus #1 (1995) Government scientist, designed helmet to control arms of Doctor Octopus (Octavius).

 

Rendau, Dr. Amazing Spider-Man I #426 (1997) ESU counselor, advised Mary Jane Watson on her concerns about Peter Parker's career, although Mary Jane did not reveal the whole truth.

 

Replicoids Amazing Spider-Man I #363 (1992) Duplicates of Richard and Mary Parker created by the Chameleon under advice from the Green Goblin (Harry Osborn), ingratiated themselves in Peter Parker's life, destroyed after attempting to kill Spider-Man.

 

Reptilla Spider-Man (1967): "Conner's Reptiles" Alligator mutated into duplicate of the Lizard (Connors), fought Spider-Man, seemingly destroyed by serum. (TV) 

 

Restwell Nursing Home Amazing Spider-Man I #193 (1979) Convalescent home where May Parker and Nathan Lubensky lived for a time.

 

Rey Avengers I #30 (1966) Prince of El Dorado, member of They Who Wield Power, killed by Tyrannus.

 

Reynard Web of Spider-Man #110 (1994) Operative and mercenary partner of Warrant.

 

Reynolds UK Spider-Man Annual (1982) Daily Bugle reporter sent by JJJ to cover the arrival of "Starngore" in Central Park.

 

Rhino (Aleksei Mikhailovich Sytsevich, a.k.a. Alex O'Hirn) Amazing Spider-Man I #41 (1966) Russian criminal given superhuman strength and invulnerability by scientific treatments and special exoskeleton, sent to capture John Jameson, fought Spider-Man several times, sought money to bring his family to the US, pursued attempts to have exoskeleton removed, joined the Sinister Syndicate, briefly retired when exoskeleton was removed but later returned to crime, rejected by family for criminal career.

Rhodes, James "Rhodey" Iron Man I #118 (1979) Longtime pilot and ally of Tony Stark, teamed with Spider-Man against Blacklash while acting as Iron Man, later wore different armor as War Machine, served in the West Coast Avengers.

 

Ricardo, Freddy, and Dumbo Web of Spider-Man #11 (1986) Thugs beaten up by Peter Parker, whose intervention encouraged neighborhood activism; Ricardo's hitman brother was scared off by Spider-Man, and Peter chose to give the three a second chance and not press charges.

 

Richards, Franklin Fantastic Four Annual I #6 (1968) Young son of Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, possesses incalculable mutant potential, rescued from the Hole in the Wall Gang by his mother and Spider-Man, had adventures with Power Pack as Tattletale, preserved the lives of the heroes seemingly killed by Onslaught on an alternate Earth.

 

Richards, Valeria Fantastic Four III #15 (1999) Alternate reality daughter of Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, used name of Marvel Girl to fight opponents with her family, encountered Spider-Man, reborn as infant.

 

Rickman, Jonathan Amazing Spider-Man II #9 (1999) Attendee at the lab accident which mutated Doctor Octopus and Captain Power, targeted with other survivors of the accident


Ricochet (Johnathon "Johnny" Gallo) Slingers #0 (1998) Mutant with enhanced leaping agility and danger sense, used Spider-Man's Ricochet identity as one of the Slingers.

 

Rifkin, Biff Amazing Spider-Man I #216 (1981) ESU classmate of Peter Parker, attracted to Debra Whitman, got into altercation with Peter Parker, later helped him figure out how to deal with Deborah's mental problems.

 

Right New Warriors I #54 (1994) Had superhumanly strong right arm, one of the Soldiers of Misfortune.

 

Right-Riders (Phil Danton, Hobie, one unnamed boy, two unnamed girls) Amazing Spider-Man:  Hit and Run (1993) Canadian performing bicyclists who advertise the importance of bicycle safety, distracted the Frightful Four to help Spider-Man and others defeat them.

 

Rigoletto, Dante Amazing Spider-Man I #428 (1997) Nephew of Don Fortunato; son of Don Rigoletto, the crimeboss killed by the Kingpin in his rise to power; dated Dr. Marina Caches.

 

Riley, Mugs Spider-Man (1967): "Menace from the Bottom of the World" Criminal, tunneled from prison into subterranean realm, twice led Molemen against Spider-Man. (TV) 

Ringer see Strikeback.

 

Ringmaster (Maynard Tiboldt) Incredible Hulk I #3 (1962) Former leader of the Circus of Crime, used special hat and costume to mesmerize audiences; led his circus against the Hulk, Spider-Man, and others; temporarily reformed and helped stabilize the Hulk's personality, returned to crime.

 

Rintrah Doctor Strange II #80 (1986) Extradimensional from R'Vaal, served as apprentice to Doctor Strange, met Spider-Man during clash with Xandu, seemingly killed in later battle with mystic forces.

 

Ripjak Guardians of the Galaxy #54  (1994) Thirty-first century Martian mutated into humanoid form by Spider-Man's genetic material, armored, super-strong, can extend six tentacles, enemy of the Guardians of the Galaxy.

 

Ripster Web of Spider-Man #79 (1991) Bazooka-carrying android in female form, member of the Silver Squad, captured Spider-Man for Silvermane.

 

Rival, Johnny Power Pack I #6 (1985) Classmate of Alex Power (Zero-G), suspected him of being a mutant, was abducted with him by the Hobgoblin (Kingsley) and rescued by Spider-Man, befriended Power.

 

Roberts, Phil Marvel Vision #14 (1997) (mentioned only) UPI reporter, reported on Spider-Man's involvement in trial of Venom.

 

Robertson, Amanda Spectacular Spider-Man II #112 (1986) Ex-wife of Randy Robertson; their interracial marriage was a cause of slight friction with Randy's father Robbie.

 

Robertson, Joseph "Robbie" Amazing Spider-Man I #51 (1967) Editor-in-chief at the Daily Bugle, one of the few employees able to stand up to J. Jonah Jameson, may have guessed Spider-Man's secret identity, briefly imprisoned for his failure to report some of Tombstone's crimes, later exonerated.

 

Robertson, Martha Amazing Spider-Man I #68 (1969) Wife of Robbie Robertson, concerned by the dangers he faces in newspaper career.

 

Robertson, Randolph "Randy" Amazing Spider-Man I #67 (1968) Son of Robbie Robertson, attended ESU with Peter Parker, former activist, briefly married to Amanda, now dating Glory Grant, served as Peter's roommate while Mary Jane Watson was believed dead, DNA taken by Brll'nah>zhhk

 

Robot-Master Spectacular Spider-Man II #68 (1982) Robot creation of Mendel Stromm, programmed with his personality, sold robots to terrorists, destroyed by Spider-Man.

 

Rocket Racer (Robert Farrell) Amazing Spider-Man I #172 (1977) Inventor who used rocket-powered skateboard and other equipment in criminal endeavors to earn money for his mother's medical bills, fought Spider-Man, later aided by him against the Bounty Hunter, reformed and joined the Outlaws, returned to crime to pay student loans, worked for Game Player Gary Wisen, provided Spider-Man with information on the Game Players.

 

Rocket Racer Amazing Spider-Man II #13 (2000) Stole costume and skateboard of Farrell, planned major crime spree, knocked out by opened door.

 

Rodney Amazing Spider-Man I #220 (1981) Son of Restwell Nursing Home resident Polly, stole money from home and tried to blame the band of Razor and the Shriekers, crime exposed by May Parker.

 

Rodriquez, Hidalgo Daredevil I #76 (1971) Served with Juan as operatives of Delvadian criminal el Condor, encountered Daredevil, later served as underlings to the Tarantula (Rodriguez).

 

Roeberg, Senator Spectacular Spider-Man II #246 (1997) Female senator, pulled in favors to keep Ravencroft open and headed by Kafka, only to see Kafka allow the Chameleon's escape; fired her and John Jameson, announcing their replacement by Leonard Samson.

 

Rogue (Maria) Avengers Annual I #10 (1981) Mutant able to absorb powers and memories from anyone she touches, formerly served in Mystique's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, met Spider-Man as a member of the X-Men, fought the Juggernaut and Black Tom Cassidy alongside him and her teammates.

 

Roland Marvel Valentine Special #1 (1997) Nerdish youth, attracted to girl named Theo, given bad advice by Peter Parker, who later helped bring the couple together as Spider-Man.

 

Rolla-Bolls Spider-Man (1967): "Rollarama" Giant rolling pods, destroyed property throughout NYC, destroyed by Spider-Man using information obtained from another dimension. (TV) 

 

Ronan the Accuser Fantastic Four I #65 (1967) Kree officer, fought the Fantastic Four, entered service of the Shi'ar after they conquered the Kree, supervised attempt to transform Earth into extraterrestrial penal colony; fought by many of Earth's heroes, including Spider-Man; subsequently clashed with Captain Marvel (Genis-Vell).

 

Rose see Fisk, Richard.

 

Rose (Detective Blume) Web of Spider-Man #84 (1985) Took the Rose identity as part of Alfredo Morelli's ongoing attempt to bring down the Kingpin; his concern over Morelli's increasing violence led him to ally himself with Spider-Man, leading to his murder by Morelli.

 

Rose see Conover, Jacob.

 

Ross, Courtney Captain Britain I #3 (1976) Former girlfriend of Captain Britain, rescued from Arcade by Captain Britain and Spider-Man, subsequently killed and replaced by extradimensional tyrant Opal Lun Sat-yr9.

 

Ross, General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Incredible Hulk I #1 (1962) Longtime leader of military operations against the Hulk, clashed with Spider-Man when the hero sought to protect military secrets from the Vulture (Toomes), died fighting the mutant Nevermind, resurrected by the Leader's operative Soul Man, re-entered government service.

 

Rossi Web of Spider-Man #40 (1988) Daily Bugle employee.

 

Rossi, Brad Marvel Treasury Edition #25 (1980) American skier, former classmate of Peter Parker at Midtown High, given rocket skis and fire-projecting power poles by Kala to fight Landslide.

 

Roth, Dr. Gerald Sensational Spider-Man #13 (1997) Roxxon Oil employee, led effort to flood the Savage Land in order to claim its resources, apparently killed by Chtylok the Che-K'n Kau.

 

Roughouse Wolverine II #4 (1989) Super-strong ruffian, has unexplained connection to Asgard, opponent of Wolverine, clashed with Spider-Man in his "Identity Crisis" identities while in the employ of the Black Tarantula.

 

Roxxon Oil Company Captain America I #180 (1974) Corrupt conglomerate, involved in many criminal and superhuman-related activities.

 

Royton, Raymond Amazing Spider-Man I #235 (1982) Investigated Brand Corporation for the Department of Justice.

 

Rubens, Bob Marvel Team-Up I #129 (1983) Former NYPD officer, friend of Andrew Pauncholito, went mad, committed murders in Rain, NH, stopped by Spider-Man and the Vision.

 

Ruby Thursday (Thursday Rubinstein) Defenders I #32 (1976) Grafted shape-changing organic computer to her head, fires energy blasts, member of the Headmen.

 

Russian Punisher v V #8 (2000) Cheerful but deadly mercenary, decapitated by the Punisher, rebuilt as quasi-transsexual cyborg.  In a fight, the Punisher once used Spider-Man as a human shield against him, allowing the hero to take a beating before using his webbing to stun the Russian and push him off the Empire State Building; later dropped onto island with nuclear bomb, fate uncertain.

 

Ruul Maximum Security:  Dangerous Planet (2000) Mutated form of the Kree, campaigned to persuade other alien races to use Earth as a penal colony in the Maximum Security crisis.

 

Rune Sludge #1 (1993) Vampire-like creature of the Ultraverse, briefly transported to Earth-616 and possessed by a symbiote during the Invasion of the Symbiotes, fought Spider-Man, Venom.

Ryan, Heather Marvel Treasury Edition #25 (1980) Fiancee of Brad Rossi, kidnapped by Kala to force the Olympians to fight for her against the Mole Man and others.

 

Ryker's Island Prison Amazing Spider-Man I #4 (1963) New York prison, housed super-villains prior to construction of the Vault and other prisons for superhumans; wardens included Michaels and Percy Alexander Rue.

 


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