10 Strangest Spider-Man Villians

10. Grizzly

Although looks aren't everything, they are certainly a big reason as to why Grizzly is a really strange Spider-Man villain. Tearing his way onto pages in 1974, the character has had a surprisingly lengthy run in Marvel's comics, being a big player in Secret War, as well as a member of the anti-hero group, the Thunderbolts.

Ex-wrestler Maxwell Markham is the relatively boring Grizzly. Possessing superhuman strength, durability, claws and fangs, his powers leave a lot to be desired, since the character does not have any particularly memorable attributes that make him stand out from the crowd. He is ultimately let down by a ridiculous grizzly bear costume that makes him look like he has just left a children's birthday party.

Unfortunately, the character's downfall comes from a mixture of the ridiculous costume, as well as the bland abilities he has. The somewhat similar foe Kraven the Hunter, who famously wears an equally odd coat with an entire lion's face on it, shows that as long there is an element of fear and genuine challenge for Spider-Man to overcome, the villain will be remembered fondly by fans.

So, perhaps since Grizzly doesn't have a difficult or special skillset that would worry Spider-Man, he doesn't enjoy the level of popularity other villains have.