Vulture
The Death Eagle Soaring the Skies
An elderly villain who uses a special flight suit to freely soar through the skies. Known as one of Spider-Man's archenemies.
Quotes
- Experience triumphs over youth.
- No one can stop my wings anymore.
- I am the king of the skies.
- Spider-Man, my claws haven't reached you yet.
- Even in old age, my will to fight remains unchanged.
Trivia
- Vulture is one of Spider-Man's earliest enemies.
- In the movie version, Michael Keaton portrays him and receives high acclaim.
- His flight suit features jet propulsion.
- His real name is Adrian Toomes.
- In the comics, multiple characters have taken up the Vulture mantle.
Alternate names
Adrian Toomes
The Vulture
Vulture
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Elderly man. Wears a distinctive green and white bird-themed flight suit. Slim build with sharp eyes.
- Height
- Approx. 175cm
- Weight
- Secret
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- White
- Distinguishing features
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- White hair
- Sharp gaze
- Slim build
- Iconic items
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- Bird-shaped flight suit
- Claw weapons equipped on hands
- Special jetpack
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cunning
- Detailed personality
- Calm and composed schemer. Possesses tenacity backed by past experiences, burning with a desire to challenge young heroes.
- Keywords
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- Intelligent
- Tenacious
- Schemer
- Cunning
- Elderly
- Motto
- Experience is the strongest weapon
- Talents
-
- Advanced engineering knowledge
- Flight technology
- Strategic planning
- Skills
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- Aerial combat using suit
- Hand-to-hand combat skills
- Hacking
- Motivation
- To build wealth and defeat Spider-Man. Motivated by envy of youth and thirst for revenge.
- Habits
- Has a habit of calmly observing surroundings during flight and targeting the opponent's weaknesses.
- Favorite colors
- Green, White
- Favorite places
- High-rise building rooftops, Abandoned factories
- Disliked people
- Spider-Man, Young heroes
- Disliked situations
- Defeat, Betrayal
History
- Backstory
- Elderly former genius engineer who turns to crime using his self-made flight suit. Repeatedly engages in fierce clashes with Spider-Man despite being abandoned by family and society.
- Debut date
- July 1, 1963
- Work title
- Amazing Spider-Man #2
- Media type
- Manga
First Appearance
- Significant event
- First Appearance
- Description
- Appears as one of Spider-Man's earliest enemy characters, fighting with intellect and flight abilities.
Numerous Confrontations
- Significant event
- Numerous Confrontations
- Description
- Antagonizes Spider-Man over a long period, positioned as an important villain in the works.
Live-Action Movie Appearance
- Significant event
- Live-Action Movie Appearance
- Description
- Appears in multiple films, gaining popularity through portrayal by acclaimed actors.
Relationships
Spider-Man
Rival
An arch-enemy relationship where they repeatedly fight with lives on the line.
Sinister Six
Sinister Six: member
Media appearances
Amazing Spider-Man
Manga / Supporting
Debut in 1963 comics
Spider-Man (Anime)
Anime / Supporting
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Movie / Villain
2017 theatrical release
Marvel's Spider-Man
Game / Villain
2018 game
Voice cast and creators
Hōchū Ōtsuka
- Voice actor
- Hōchū Ōtsuka
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Spider-Man: Homecoming (Dub)
Michael Keaton
- Voice actor
- Michael Keaton
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Spider-Man: Homecoming
- Notes
- Live-action movie version
Stan Lee
- Creator name
- Stan Lee
- Role
- Original author
Steve Ditko
- Creator name
- Steve Ditko
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Vulture Figure
- Item name
- Vulture Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Vulture Costume
- Item name
- Vulture Costume
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Limited