8 Insane Times Comic Villains Took Up A Hero's Mantle

Kraven The Hunter is one of Spider-Man's oldest foes, appearing in Amazing Spider-Man #15, in 1964. He has fought the web-slinger on many occasions, but his most famous encounter comes from the story arc Kraven’s Last Hunt.

It is the quintessential Kraven story, as it takes a deep dive into the convoluted mind of the hunter, and what makes him tick. Kraven - feeling like he has done all there is to do in life - decides to set his sights on Spider-Man and end his feud once and for all. He tracks down the wall-crawler, and the two do battle, with Kraven getting the better of the web-head by shooting him.

Having defeated his greatest foe, Kraven buries Spidey alive, and dons a version of his iconic black suit.

Under the guise of Spider-Man, The Hunter patrols New York City and stops various criminals using rather un-Spider-like means. When Spider-Man escapes his early grave, he confronts Kraven who then refuses to fight the hero.

Kraven explains that he already won, as he achieved his goal of defeating and becoming Spider-Man. Truly feeling as though his life is fulfilled, Kraven returns to his quarters and commits suicide, in one of the most haunting comic book panels ever.