Hitman

Hitman is a Marvel villain who first clashed with Spider-Man in 1977, operating as a professional assassin-for-hire in the Bronze Age street-level criminal underworld. His mercenary skill set brought him into conflict with several Marvel heroes beyond Spider-Man, including Captain Britain and the Silver Surfer.

A Bronze Age Marvel creation with an intriguing pedigree, Hitman debuted in 1977's Super Spider-Man #241 under the sharp creative hands of Archie Goodwin and Sal Buscema — a pairing that knew how to craft a memorable antagonist. Over a surprisingly long span stretching all the way to 2021, this character has crossed paths with some of Marvel's most iconic figures: Spider-Man and Peter Parker, the cosmic wanderer Norrin Radd, Adrian Toomes, and even Captain Britain. Appearances in Marvels: Eye of the Camera and the Captain Britain Omnibus hint at a character whose footprint, though modest in count, touches genuinely significant corners of the Marvel universe — the kind of deep-cut find that rewards the dedicated collector who loves discovering what's lurking in the margins of the Bronze Age.