Sandman
Sand Monster
A Spider-Man antagonist character with the ability to transform his body into sand.
Quotes
- “Your body is as ever-changing as sand!”
- “Don't think you can escape!”
- “I just want to survive.”
- “When Spider-Man appears, there's no defeat!”
- “You can't be stopped by anyone.”
Trivia
- First appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #4 in 1963.
- Often fights as a member of the Sinister Six.
- The ability to turn into sand has a weakness to fire.
- In some works, depicted as a cautionary figure.
- Appears multiple times in movies and anime, one of the popular villains.
Alternate names
Flint Marko
Sandman (Sandman)
Sand Man
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Often takes the form of a giant humanoid composed of sand particles, but during battle, freely changes the shape of the sand.
- Height
- 約185cm
- Weight
- Variable
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Body that is granular like sand
- Can change body shape
- Iconic items
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- None
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Tenacious
- Detailed personality
- Originally grew up in a harsh environment, but walked the path of a criminal, fighting with indomitable tenacity and survival instinct. Good and evil are complex, sometimes opposing while upholding his own beliefs.
- Keywords
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- Aggressive
- Tenacious
- Self-preservation instinct
- Strong desire for revenge
- Adaptability
- Talents
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- Ability to transform body into sand
- High regenerative ability
- Ability to manipulate sand forms
- Skills
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- Martial arts
- Criminal strategy
- Combat utilizing environment
- Motivation
- To protect himself and, if necessary, exact revenge.
History
- Backstory
- Flint Marko was a man involved in poverty and crime who gained the ability to turn his body into sand due to an accident. He repeatedly battles as one of Spider-Man's archenemies.
- Debut date
- September 1, 1963
- Work title
- The Amazing Spider-Man #4
- Media type
- Manga
Power Acquisition
- Significant event
- Power Acquisition
- Description
- Gained the ability to turn his body into sand due to a radiation accident.
First Confrontation with Spider-Man
- Significant event
- First Confrontation with Spider-Man
- Description
- First battled Spider-Man, becoming enemies.
Repeated Revenge and Reconciliation
- Significant event
- Repeated Revenge and Reconciliation
- Description
- In multiple stories, depicted as enemies with Spider-Man but sometimes cooperating.
Relationships
Spider-Man
Rival
Arch-enemy who repeatedly engages in fierce battles.
Sinister Six
Sinister Six: member
Media appearances
The Amazing Spider-Man
Manga / Supporting
Debuted in 1963
Spider-Man (Anime Series)
Anime / Supporting
Spider-Man (Movie Series)
Movie / Supporting
Voice cast and creators
Akio Kamiya
- Voice actor
- Akio Kamiya
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Version
Brett Cullen
- Voice actor
- Brett Cullen
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Movie Version
Stan Lee
- Creator name
- Stan Lee
- Role
- Original author
Steve Ditko
- Creator name
- Steve Ditko
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Sandman Figure
- Item name
- Sandman Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular