Electro

Manipulator of High-Voltage Current

One of Spider-Man's archenemies who possesses the ability to freely manipulate high-voltage electricity. He was a genius electrical engineer but became a villain after acquiring superpowers due to an accident.

Quotes

  • Take my electricity!
  • This is my power, Spider-Man!
  • Your time is over!
  • Electric current dominates everything.
  • Don't think you can escape!

Trivia

  • Electro's abilities were accidentally acquired due to an accident.
  • Character design is characterized by lightning motifs.
  • Has appeared in various media since the 1980s and maintains steady popularity.
  • Played by Jamie Foxx in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
  • Also active as a member of the Sinister Six in comics.

Alternate names

Max Dillon Electrick Master of Electric Current

Tags

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Wears a suit themed with yellow and green electricity, featuring an appearance as if electricity is discharging from the entire body. The mask has a distinctive lightning bolt shape.
Height
Approximately 183cm
Weight
Around 80kg
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Lightning motif mask
  • Electric patterns across the entire body
  • Sharp gaze
Iconic items
  • Yellow and green electric suit
  • Lightning-shaped mask

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Ambitious
Detailed personality
Overly confident and strongly vengeful, harbors intense antagonism toward Spider-Man. Proud of his own power, yet sometimes emotional and lacking in planning.
Keywords
  • Ambitious
  • Vengeful
  • Ruthless
  • Tenacious
  • Engineer
Motto
Power is a tool to crush justice
Talents
  • Electricity Manipulation
  • Electronics Engineering
  • High-Voltage Current Control
  • Deep Understanding of Technology
Skills
  • Combat Techniques
  • Strategic Planning
  • Hacking
  • Machinery Operation
Motivation
To defeat Spider-Man and prove his own power
Habits
Has a habit of running electric current through enemies to intimidate them
Favorite colors
Yellow, Green
Hobbies
Electrical Engineering Research, Machine Repair

History

Backstory
Max Dillon, originally an electrical engineer, was electrocuted in a work accident, resulting in him acquiring supernatural electricity manipulation abilities. He began misusing his powers for crime and became Spider-Man's archenemy.
Debut date
April 1, 1964
Work title
The Amazing Spider-Man #9
Media type
Manga

First Appearance and Confrontation with Spider-Man

Significant event
First Appearance and Confrontation with Spider-Man
Description
Debuted in The Amazing Spider-Man #9 and engaged in an intense electric battle with Spider-Man.

Power Enhancement

Significant event
Power Enhancement
Description
Through repeated battles, gained improved control, enabling larger-scale electric attacks.

Reappearance in the Multiverse

Significant event
Reappearance in the Multiverse
Description
Featured in various versions in multiverse storylines like Spider-Verse, becoming a popular villain.

Relationships

Spider-Man

Rival

Has become Spider-Man's archenemy through repeated confrontations

Sinister Six

Sinister Six: unknown

Media appearances

The Amazing Spider-Man

Manga / Protagonist

Debut 1964

Spider-Man: The Animated Series

Anime / Supporting

1994 TV series

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Movie / Villain

2014 theatrical release

Spider-Man (PS4)

Game / Villain

2018 game

Voice cast and creators

Yuuichi Nakamura

Voice actor
Yuuichi Nakamura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Anime version, game version

Jamie Foxx

Voice actor
Jamie Foxx
Language
English
Version or series
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Notes
Movie version

Stan Lee

Creator name
Stan Lee
Role
Original author

Steve Ditko

Creator name
Steve Ditko
Role
Illustrator

Related goods

Electro Figure

Item name
Electro Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Electro T-Shirt

Item name
Electro T-Shirt
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited