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Marvel Tails
The November 1983 one-shot where it all began.
November 1983
Marvel Tails · Issue 1
Main story
If He Should Punch Me!
Peter and Captain Americat investigate attacks on a video arcade. As rival businesses and a protest group come under suspicion, an inventor becomes Hulk-Bunny. The heroes stop his rampage and expose the Masked Marauder behind the sabotage.
First appearances & highlights
The debut of Spider-Ham, Captain Americat and Hulk-Bunny. Goose Rider makes his debut in the backup story.
Creators
- Writer
- Tom DeFalco
- Pencils
- Mark Armstrong
- Inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- Steve Mellor
Backup story / additional material
Goose Rider — art by Steve Mellor.
Spider-Ham
The original Star Comics series · 1985–1987 · Issues 1–17
May 1985
Spider-Ham · Issue 1
Main story
The Mysterious Island of Ducktor Doom
Peter, Jonah and three young interns investigate disappearing aircraft. Their journey brings them to Ducktor Doom’s island, where captured passengers are being used in an unlikely entertainment scheme. Spider-Ham turns Doom’s own machinery against him.
First appearances & highlights
Introduces Ducktor Doom, Bunsen Bunny, Upton Adam Stray and J. Jeremiah Jackal Jr. The Fantastic Fur appear in a flashback.
Creators
- Writer
- Steve Skeates
- Pencils
- Mark Armstrong
- Inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- Mark Armstrong & Joe Albelo
Backup story / additional material
No separate backup story listed.
July 1985
Spider-Ham · Issue 2
Main story
Of Buzzards and Bullfrogs
Spider-Ham captures the Buzzard while Jonah struggles against a more successful rival newspaper. The interns investigate its suspicious staff, and a theatre premiere becomes the target of competing thieves. Peter must deal with Bullfrog and the escalating robbery.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances of the Buzzard and Bullfrog. The backup introduces the Uncanny X-Bugs.
Creators
- Writer
- Steve Skeates
- Pencils
- Mark Armstrong
- Inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- Mark Armstrong & Joe Albelo
Backup story / additional material
The Uncanny X-Bugs — story and art by Steve Mellor.
September 1985
Spider-Ham · Issue 3
Main story
The Town That Never Grew Up
A mysterious duck leads Peter and the newspaper team to a western town untouched by normal aging. A motorcycle gang has taken control of its residents. Spider-Ham helps free the town, but its unusual magic brings another surprise.
First appearances & highlights
Iron Mouse makes his first appearance in the backup story.
Creators
- Writer
- Steve Skeates
- Pencils
- Mark Armstrong
- Inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- Mark Armstrong & Joe Albelo
Backup story / additional material
Iron Mouse — story by Steve Skeates; art by Joe Albelo.
November 1985
Spider-Ham · Issue 4
Main story
20,000-to-One Under the Sea!
Deserted yachts lead Peter, Jonah and the interns to a strange casino beneath the water. Wealthy owners have been manipulated into gambling away their fortunes. Spider-Ham uncovers the hypnotic scheme and confronts Captain Reno and Loreli Lemur.
First appearances & highlights
Croctor Strange makes his first appearance in the backup story.
Creators
- Writer
- Steve Skeates
- Pencils
- Fred Hembeck
- Inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- Joe Albelo
Backup story / additional material
Big Snack Attack — story by Mike Carlin; art by Eric Cartier.
January 1986
Spider-Ham · Issue 5
Main story
The Old Goats at Home
A new owner pushes Jonah out of the Daily Beagle while Spider-Ham pursues a gang of apparently elderly bank robbers. Jonah tries to rebuild his reputation as a reporter. Disguises and mistaken identities connect the newspaper takeover with the robberies.
First appearances & highlights
Thrr, Dog of Thunder, makes his first appearance in the backup story.
Creators
- Writer
- Steve Skeates
- Pencils
- Mark Armstrong
- Inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- Mark Armstrong & Joe Albelo
Backup story / additional material
Tails of Arfgard — story and art by Steve Mellor.
March 1986
Spider-Ham · Issue 6
Main story
Salad Daze
Aunt May collapses, and the medicine that might save her is stolen. Peter follows the theft to Ducktor Doom’s experiments with living vegetables. Defeating Doom is only part of the problem: Spider-Ham must also find a way to help May.
First appearances & highlights
A central Aunt May adventure, with Ducktor Doom returning. The backup features Awful Flight.
Creators
- Writer
- Steve Skeates
- Pencils
- Joe Albelo
- Inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- Joe Albelo
Backup story / additional material
Awful Flight — story by Steve Skeates; art by Steve Mellor.
May 1986
Spider-Ham · Issue 7
Main story
A Blitz in Time!
A rocket experiment sweeps Jonah and the young reporters into wartime London, with Spider-Ham following along. The visitors are mistaken for enemy agents. Peter must expose the real spy and get the newspaper team back to their own time.
First appearances & highlights
Deerdevil makes his first appearance in the backup story.
Creators
- Writer
- Steve Skeates
- Pencils
- Mark Armstrong
- Inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- Mark Armstrong & Joe Albelo
Backup story / additional material
Deerdevil — story by Steve Skeates; art by Joe Albelo.
July 1986
Spider-Ham · Issue 8
Main story
Pigs Over Tokyo, or Kimono My House
Reports of strange disturbances send Jonah, Peter and the young reporters to Japan. Peter is already ill when Hog-Zilla emerges and threatens Tokyo. Spider-Ham takes on the giant monster, and his ordinary cold becomes an unexpected weapon.
First appearances & highlights
First appearance of Hog-Zilla. The backup features the Silver Squirrel and Watchdog.
Creators
- Writer
- Steve Mellor
- Pencils
- Tony Salmons
- Inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- Joe Albelo
Backup story / additional material
Silver Squirrel — story by Mike Mellor; art by Steve Mellor.
August 1986
Spider-Ham · Issue 9
Main story
Uncouth Sweet Tooth, or B.O. Go Home!
An abandoned alien reaches the Daily Beagle and develops an appetite for almost everything, especially sweets. Peter tries to contain the disruption while the candy business brings in Woodchuck Morris. The pursuit becomes a struggle over the troublesome visitor.
First appearances & highlights
The main story introduces B.O. and Woodchuck Morris.
Creators
- Writer
- Steve Mellor
- Pencils
- Joe Albelo
- Inks
- Pierre Fournier
- Cover
- Joe Albelo
Backup story / additional material
The Asinine Torch vs. the Sub-Marsupial — story by Mike Mellor; art by Steve Mellor.
September 1986
Spider-Ham · Issue 10
Main story
The Lost Temple of the Golden Retriever!
A tip about a lost temple sends the Daily Beagle team into the Amazon, followed by the Terrible Terriers. The supposed ruler of the site is a former reporter. Spider-Ham confronts the criminals as the expedition’s promise of treasure unravels.
First appearances & highlights
The lost-temple adventure expands the newspaper team’s world. The backup features the Sub-Merchandizer and Hampster-Thing.
Creators
- Writer
- Steve Skeates
- Pencils
- Joe Albelo
- Inks
- Pierre Fournier
- Cover
- Joe Albelo
Backup story / additional material
Prince Kaymar, the Sub-Merchandizer — story by Steve Skeates; art by Howard Bender.
October 1986
Spider-Ham · Issue 11
Main story
Dog Dame Afternoon!
A giant robotic wolf disrupts the city while Jonah is distracted by his favourite television actress. When Dragon-Lassy abducts him, Spider-Ham follows the trail. The apparent monster attack turns out to be tied to a desperate bid for publicity.
First appearances & highlights
First appearance of Dragon-Lassy in the main story.
Creators
- Writer
- Mike Carlin
- Pencils
- Art Nichols
- Inks
- Vince Colletta
- Cover
- Joe Albelo
Backup story / additional material
Ant Ant — story and pencils by Michael Mellor; inks by Vince Colletta.
November 1986
Spider-Ham · Issue 12
Main story
Edam and Weep, or the Gouda, the Bad, and the Ugly
Jonah takes Peter and the interns to a Wisconsin beauty pageant. A cheese-smuggling operation soon competes with their reporting assignment. Spider-Ham investigates its criminal organiser and helps restore order, before the Bee-Yonder offers him a different costume.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances of Kingpig and the Bee-Yonder; Peter receives a black costume.
Creators
- Writer
- Steve Mellor
- Pencils
- Joe Albelo
- Inks
- Pierre Fournier
- Cover
- Joe Albelo; anniversary border by John Romita
Backup story / additional material
No separate backup story listed.
January 1987
Spider-Ham · Issue 13
Main story
Old McDonald’s House of Horrors!
Peter investigates reports of monsters at a rural farm, with the interns secretly joining him. Vampires, a mummy and a vegetable creature make the assignment look dangerous. Spider-Ham discovers that the frightening events conceal an attempt to protect the farm.
First appearances & highlights
Nick Furry makes his first appearance in the backup story. The main story introduces Dr. Chickenstein and the farm’s monsters.
Creators
- Writer
- Mike Carlin
- Pencils
- Joe Albelo
- Inks
- Pierre Fournier
- Cover
- Joe Albelo
Backup story / additional material
Nick Furry, Agent of S.H.E.E.P. — story and art by Mike Mellor.
March 1987
Spider-Ham · Issue 14
Main story
Heavy Mental Music!
Peter reluctantly attends an Ozzy Ostrich concert with the interns. A replacement guitar turns an unpleasant evening into a genuine threat by hypnotising the audience. Spider-Ham resists the music and helps unravel the pawn broker’s criminal scheme.
First appearances & highlights
Mary Jane Waterbuffalo and Batty Brant appear on a pin-up page before their story introductions in Issue 15. Ozzy Ostrich debuts in the main story.
Creators
- Writer
- Mike Carlin
- Pencils
- Joe Albelo
- Inks
- Pierre Fournier
- Cover
- Joe Albelo
Backup story / additional material
Captain Americat — story by Mike Mellor; art by Steve Mellor.
May 1987
Spider-Ham · Issue 15
Main story
To Oink or Not to Oink, or the Days of Swine and Roses
Rejected by Batty Brant, Peter considers giving up his superhero life and remembers how he became Spider-Ham. Jonah and the interns take on costumed identities. A celebrity party forces Peter back into action against the Hobgobbler; at home, Aunt May introduces MJ.
First appearances & highlights
Peter’s origin is revealed in a flashback. MJ and Batty Brant make their first story appearances; the Hobgobbler debuts. Jonah and the interns appear as the Black Jackal and Beagle Brigadeers.
Creators
- Writer
- Steve Mellor
- Pencils
- Joe Albelo
- Inks
- Pierre Fournier
- Cover
- Joe Albelo
Backup story / additional material
The Mighty Scavengers — story by Mike Mellor; art by Steve Mellor.
July 1987
Spider-Ham · Issue 16
Main story
Porker Fried Rice, or Chung King of the Road
A trip to fetch food for Mary Jane turns into a kidnapping and an international adventure. Spider-Ham becomes caught between enemy agents and Nick Furry’s organisation. After confronting Mandaringtail and finding a way home, Peter discovers that MJ’s dinner plans have changed.
First appearances & highlights
MJ returns as Peter’s romantic interest. Nick Furry, Captain Americat and Iron Mouse join the larger adventure.
Creators
- Writer
- Steve Mellor
- Pencils
- Joe Albelo
- Inks
- Pierre Fournier
- Cover
- Joe Albelo
Backup story / additional material
Croak & Badger — story by Mike Mellor; art by Steve Mellor.
September 1987
Spider-Ham · Issue 17
Main story
Pig Out!
Peter’s dinner plans keep being interrupted as the interns encounter three unhappy Fat Cats. A prison alarm brings everyone together again, with Ducktor Doom and Dragon-Lassy attempting to escape. Spider-Ham and the young reporters turn the confusion into a chance to stop them.
First appearances & highlights
The final issue of the original series. The Secret Furs backup brings together a large cast of heroes and villains.
Creators
- Writer
- Mike Carlin
- Pencils
- Joe Albelo
- Inks
- Pierre Fournier
- Cover
- Joe Albelo
Backup story / additional material
Secret Furs — story by Mike Mellor; art by Steve Mellor.
Marvel Tales
Original Spider-Ham backup stories · 1987–1991 · 32 issues. This guide follows the new Spider-Ham feature rather than the Spider-Man reprints.
July 1987
Marvel Tales · Issue 201
Spider-Ham story
Unlucky Bucks / The Illegal Eagle · Part 1
Uncle Scram attacks the economy while Peter returns to his familiar red and blue costume.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: Shock-Cur · Uncle Scram · Joe Robirdson.
Creators
- Writer
- Steve Mellor
- Pencils and inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- George Pérez & Joe Sinnott
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
August 1987
Marvel Tales · Issue 202
Spider-Ham story
Unlucky Bucks / The Illegal Eagle · Part 2
Spider-Ham investigates the money panic alongside the Beagle Brigadeers.
First appearances & highlights
Continues an earlier adventure; no new named character is introduced in the index for this feature.
Creators
- Writer
- Steve Mellor
- Pencils and inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- John Byrne
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
September 1987
Marvel Tales · Issue 203
Spider-Ham story
Unlucky Bucks / The Illegal Eagle · Part 3
Uncle Scram’s scheme expands as Spider-Ham and the newspaper heroes pursue him.
First appearances & highlights
Continues an earlier adventure; no new named character is introduced in the index for this feature.
Creators
- Writer
- Steve Mellor
- Pencils and inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- John Byrne & Joe Sinnott
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
October 1987
Marvel Tales · Issue 204
Spider-Ham story
Unlucky Bucks / The Illegal Eagle · Part 4
Spider-Ham brings Uncle Scram’s economic sabotage to an end.
First appearances & highlights
Continues an earlier adventure; no new named character is introduced in the index for this feature.
Creators
- Writer
- Steve Mellor
- Pencils and inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- John Byrne & Joe Rubinstein
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
November 1987
Marvel Tales · Issue 205
Spider-Ham story
TV or Not TV · Part 1
An awards ceremony draws Peter into a conflict between television and the Bookworm’s literary creations.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: Bruce Swillis · Michael J. Fox · Meredith Baxter-Birdney · Bob Gnuhart · Bookworm · Three Muskrateers.
Creators
- Writer
- Michael Eury
- Pencils
- Ron Zalme
- Inks
- Pierre Fournier
- Cover
- Dave Cockrum
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
December 1987
Marvel Tales · Issue 206
Spider-Ham story
TV or Not TV · Part 2
The Bookworm’s next attack brings a literary monster into Spider-Ham’s world.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: Quasidodo, the Hunch-Razorback of Notre Dame · The Raven.
Creators
- Writer
- Michael Eury
- Pencils
- Ron Zalme
- Inks
- Pierre Fournier
- Cover
- John Byrne & Tom Palmer
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
January 1988
Marvel Tales · Issue 207
Spider-Ham story
Your Chitlin’ Heart / Bacon Up Is Hard to Do · Part 1
Black Catfish enters Peter’s life, complicating his relationship with Mary Jane.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: Black Catfish.
Creators
- Writer
- Steve Mellor
- Pencils
- Joe Albelo
- Inks
- Pierre Fournier
- Cover
- Bob Hall
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
February 1988
Marvel Tales · Issue 208
Spider-Ham story
Your Chitlin’ Heart / Bacon Up Is Hard to Do · Part 2
Peter’s romantic troubles grow as he tries to manage two relationships.
First appearances & highlights
Continues an earlier adventure; no new named character is introduced in the index for this feature.
Creators
- Writer
- Steve Mellor
- Pencils
- Joe Albelo
- Inks
- Pierre Fournier
- Cover
- John Byrne & Terry Austin
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
March 1988
Marvel Tales · Issue 209
Spider-Ham story
Night of the Marvel Balls · Part 1
Spider-Ham needs Croctor Strange’s help against visitors from a ball-shaped reality.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: Rod Sturgeon · Spidey-Ball · Hobgobby-Ball · Hulk-Ball · Doctor Octo-Ball · Doctor Doom-Ball · Thing-Ball.
Creators
- Writer
- Steve Mellor
- Pencils
- Joe Albelo
- Inks
- Pierre Fournier
- Cover
- Mike Zeck
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
April 1988
Marvel Tales · Issue 210
Spider-Ham story
Night of the Marvel Balls · Part 2
Spider-Ham and Croctor Strange work together to clear the Marvel Balls out of New York.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: Yak Nicholson.
Creators
- Writer
- Steve Mellor
- Pencils
- Joe Albelo
- Inks
- Pierre Fournier
- Cover
- Mike Zeck
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
May 1988
Marvel Tales · Issue 211
Spider-Ham story
Enter Forbush-Man!
Forbush Man’s dimensional arrival causes a laundry accident that creates the Ironing Boar. Spider-Ham must contain the damage.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: Rhinose · Ironing Boar.
Creators
- Writer
- Michael Eury
- Pencils
- Ron Zalme
- Inks
- Pierre Fournier
- Cover
- Mike Zeck
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
June 1988
Marvel Tales · Issue 212
Spider-Ham story
Plumb(-ing) Tuckered Out
Missing plumbers lead Peter to an informant and an unexpected encounter with the Punfisher.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: Catfish LaRoe · Punfisher.
Creators
- Writer
- Michael Eury
- Pencils
- Alan Kupperberg
- Inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- Mike Zeck
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
August 1988
Marvel Tales · Issue 214
Spider-Ham story
The Punfisher’s Tail
Peter hears the Punfisher’s history before the pair discover who is kidnapping New York’s plumbers.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: Sealia Carple. The Punfisher’s origin is recounted in a flashback.
Creators
- Writer
- Michael Eury
- Pencils
- Alan Kupperberg
- Inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- Mike Zeck
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
September 1988
Marvel Tales · Issue 215
Spider-Ham story
Down the Drain
Spider-Ham and the Punfisher escape a watery trap and confront Doctor Octopussycat’s plumbing monopoly.
First appearances & highlights
Continues an earlier adventure; no new named character is introduced in the index for this feature.
Creators
- Writer
- Michael Eury
- Pencils
- Alan Kupperberg
- Inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- Mike Zeck
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
October 1988
Marvel Tales · Issue 216
Spider-Ham story
The Stamp of Doom
An unusual message brings Spider-Ham to Quackveria, where Ducktor Doom needs his help.
First appearances & highlights
Continues an earlier adventure; no new named character is introduced in the index for this feature.
Creators
- Writer and pencils
- Fred Hembeck
- Inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- Mike Zeck
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
November 1988
Marvel Tales · Issue 217
Spider-Ham story
Doom Means Never Having to Say You’re Sorry!
Spider-Ham uncovers a family grievance behind Ducktor Doom’s request for assistance.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: Kastoff Yurchaynz · Mrs. Yurchaynz.
Creators
- Writer and pencils
- Fred Hembeck
- Inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- Mike Zeck
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
December 1988
Marvel Tales · Issue 218
Spider-Ham story
Mayham for Aunt May
Spider-Ham and Seegar join forces when Aunt May is abducted by Burly.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: Seegar · Burly · Hamburger-loving walrus.
Creators
- Writer
- Michael Eury
- Pencils
- Alan Kupperberg
- Inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- Mike Zeck
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
January 1989
Marvel Tales · Issue 219
Spider-Ham story
Birth of the Marvel Babies
The Silver Burper recruits Spider-Ham to protect the Four Tots from a pediatrician turned villain.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: Silver Burper · Malpractus · Master Fantastic · Invisible Little Girl · Toddler Torch · Sweet Thing.
Creators
- Writer
- Michael Eury
- Pencils
- Alan Kupperberg
- Inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- Mike Zeck
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
May 1989
Marvel Tales · Issue 223
Spider-Ham story
The Playpen of Peril!
Spider-Ham rescues the Marvel Babies from Malpractus and his dangerous playpen.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: Captain Amerikid · Iron Baby · Mitey Thor · Prince Playmore · Li’l Hawkeye.
Creators
- Writer
- Michael Eury
- Pencils
- Alan Kupperberg
- Inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- Todd McFarlane
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
June 1989
Marvel Tales · Issue 224
Spider-Ham story
The Pig from Porker’s Past!
A night out reunites Peter with Sylvia Sowmeister, until criminals interrupt the entertainment.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: Silver Sow.
Creators
- Writer and pencils
- Fred Hembeck
- Inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- Todd McFarlane
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
July 1989
Marvel Tales · Issue 225
Spider-Ham story
The Sinister Secret of Sylvia Sowmeister
Peter discovers that his old acquaintance Silver Sow is involved in the robbery.
First appearances & highlights
Continues an earlier adventure; no new named character is introduced in the index for this feature.
Creators
- Writer and pencils
- Fred Hembeck
- Inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- Todd McFarlane
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
August 1989
Marvel Tales · Issue 226
Spider-Ham story
Sap for a Sow?
Mary Jane helps Peter confront Silver Sow after he learns that she has been exploiting him.
First appearances & highlights
Continues an earlier adventure; no new named character is introduced in the index for this feature.
Creators
- Writer and pencils
- Fred Hembeck
- Inks
- Fred Hembeck
- Cover
- Todd McFarlane
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
September 1989
Marvel Tales · Issue 227
Spider-Ham story
The Shameful Secret of Spider-Ham
An encounter with Flash Tombenstain Bear brings back an intimidating chapter from Peter’s past.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: Flash Tombenstain Bear.
Creators
- Writer
- Danny Fingeroth
- Pencils
- Alan Kupperberg
- Inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- Todd McFarlane
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
October 1989
Marvel Tales · Issue 228
Spider-Ham story
If He Should Punch Me
The Punfisher joins Peter against Tombenstain, but PerSUEDEr turns the partnership against Spider-Ham.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: PerSUEDEr.
Creators
- Writer
- Danny Fingeroth
- Pencils
- Alan Kupperberg
- Inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- Todd McFarlane
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
November 1989
Marvel Tales · Issue 229
Spider-Ham story
Throw the Book at Him
Spider-Ham must free the Punfisher from mind control before defeating Tombenstain.
First appearances & highlights
Continues an earlier adventure; no new named character is introduced in the index for this feature.
Creators
- Writer
- Danny Fingeroth
- Pencils
- Alan Kupperberg
- Inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- Todd McFarlane
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
Mid-November 1989
Marvel Tales · Issue 230
Spider-Ham story
Cult of Dolts
Betty Brant-Eater’s abduction draws Peter into the fanatical Larval Zombies and their brainwashing scheme.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: Betty Brant-Eater · Bat-Bird.
Creators
- Writer
- Danny Fingeroth
- Pencils
- Alan Kupperberg
- Inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- Todd McFarlane
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
January 1990
Marvel Tales · Issue 233
Spider-Ham story
Too Much Zombie Business
Mary Jane helps Peter break the Larval Zombies’ hold on his mind.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: Red Squirrel.
Creators
- Writer
- Danny Fingeroth
- Pencils
- Alan Kupperberg
- Inks
- Joe Albelo
- Cover
- Todd McFarlane
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
April 1990
Marvel Tales · Issue 236
Spider-Ham story
When Comes Captain Zooniverse!
Cosmic power lets Spider-Ham defeat a parade of animal-world villains in rapid succession.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: Chameleon · Stinkerer · Vulture · Sandham · Lizard · Eelectro · Mysterioyster · Green Gopher · Scorpion · Molten Mandrill · Rhino · Shocterpuss · PrOWLer · Hammerhead Shark · Tarantula · Stegron · Will-O-The-Wisp · Rocket Ratser · Black Cat · Hydro-Dog.
Creators
- Writer and art
- Alan Kupperberg
- Cover
- Todd McFarlane
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
May 1990
Marvel Tales · Issue 237
Spider-Ham story
Ducks and Doom
A cosmic accident sends Spider-Ham and Howard the Duck into another reality and a confrontation with its Doom.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: WHOatcher · Howard the Duck · Duktor Doom (alternate reality).
Creators
- Writer and art
- Alan Kupperberg
- Cover
- Todd McFarlane
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
July 1990
Marvel Tales · Issue 239
Spider-Ham story
A Bat Day’s Knight
Spider-Ham teams up with Bat-Mouse to pursue a thief stealing Duck Hope’s jokes.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: Bat-Mouse · Duckster · Duck Hope.
Creators
- Writer and art
- Alan Kupperberg
- Cover
- Todd McFarlane
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
August 1990
Marvel Tales · Issue 240
Spider-Ham story
Thief of Bad Gags · Part 2
The pursuit of the Duckster continues, with Duck Hope helping expose the joke thief.
First appearances & highlights
Continues an earlier adventure; no new named character is introduced in the index for this feature.
Creators
- Writer and art
- Alan Kupperberg
- Cover
- Marshall Rogers
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
March 1991
Marvel Tales · Issue 247
Spider-Ham story
Street-Poet-Spider-Ham
Peter tries increasingly unlikely publicity ideas to save his struggling comic feature.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: Arsenio Horse.
Creators
- Writer
- Dan Cuddy
- Pencils
- Dan Cuddy (layouts) · Alan Kupperberg
- Inks
- Alan Kupperberg
- Cover
- Marshall Rogers
Backup story / additional material
This guide covers the original Spider-Ham feature; the Spider-Man reprint is not summarized here.
What The–?!
Spider-Ham features and crossovers · Issues 3, 18, 20, 22, 24 and 26 · 1988–1993. Issue 26 introduces Spider-Ham 2099.
October 1988
What The–?! · Issue 3
Spider-Ham story
Nevermore
Peter asks for his own graphic novel, only to see his cheerful adventure transformed into a grim parody of Kraven’s Last Hunt.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: Jim Salamander · Henn Birdwing · Alex Saviyak · Raven the Hunter.
Creators
- Writer
- Glenn Herdling
- Pencils
- Alex Saviuk
- Inks
- Bob McLeod
- Cover
- Mike Zeck & Bob McLeod
Backup story / additional material
Other satire features share this anthology. Credits above refer to the Spider-Ham feature.
May 1992
What The–?! · Issue 18
Spider-Ham story
Hoagy’s Space Ark
Spider-Ham persuades a group of cartoon animals to restore their polluted park rather than abandon Earth.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: Hoagy Bear · Bobo · Haggletooth · Rawhide.
Creators
- Writer
- Barry Dutter
- Pencils
- John Costanza
- Inks
- George Wildman
- Cover
- Aaron Lopresti
Backup story / additional material
Other satire features share this anthology. Credits above refer to the Spider-Ham feature.
August 1992
What The–?! · Issue 20
Spider-Ham story
Infinity Wart
A crossover brings Spider-Ham, Forbush Man, Milk and Cookies together against Negative Forbush Man and Pork Grind.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: Aunt Mayhem · George Bush · Negative Forbush Man · Milk · Cookies · Bread · Water · Pork Grind · Wolverina.
Creators
- Writers
- Aaron Lopresti · Sholly Fisch · Barry Dutter · Scott Lobdell
- Pencils
- Aaron Lopresti · Rurik Tyler · John Costanza · Dennis Jensen
- Inks
- Aaron Lopresti · George Wildman · Barbara Kaalberg
- Cover
- Rurik Tyler
Backup story / additional material
Four linked Infinity Wart stories: The Irresponsible Forbush Man; Milk and Cookies; Pork for Dinner, Milk and Cookies for Dessert!; Leadress of the Pack!
October 1992
What The–?! · Issue 22
Spider-Ham story
Spider-Ham vs. Doctor Octopussycat
Peter is sent to photograph Doctor Octopussycat’s bomb threat on the Empire State Building.
First appearances & highlights
Continues an earlier adventure; no new named character is introduced in the index for this feature.
Creators
- Writer
- Barry Dutter
- Pencils
- John Costanza
- Cover
- Hilary Barta
Backup story / additional material
Other satire features share this anthology. Credits above refer to the Spider-Ham feature.
December 1992
What The–?! · Issue 24
Spider-Ham story
Who Knows What Creature Sleeps in the Bed?
Babysitting Normie Gobbler turns dangerous when the youngster discovers the Gobbler Glider.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: Liz Gobbler · Normie Gobbler.
Creators
- Writer
- Barry Dutter
- Pencils
- John Costanza
- Cover
- Hilary Barta
Backup story / additional material
Other satire features share this anthology. Credits above refer to the Spider-Ham feature.
Fall 1993
What The–?! · Issue 26
Spider-Ham story
Spider-Ham 2099
Piguel O’Malley gains spider powers in a laboratory accident and begins an unlikely pursuit of Ducktor Doom 2099.
First appearances & highlights
First appearances in the Spider-Ham stories covered here: Spider-Ham 2099 · Ducktor Doom 2099 · Layla · Punfisher 2099 · Rat-Itch 2099. Introduces the future Spider-Ham 2099 setting and shows Piguel’s origin.
Creators
- Writer
- Barry Dutter
- Pencils
- John Costanza
- Cover
- Doug Rice
Backup story / additional material
Other satire features share this anthology. Credits above refer to the Spider-Ham feature.
Characters
Meet the heroes, villains and guest stars of these four comic series. Open a profile, or explore the chronological list with each character’s own name and counterpart.
Character profiles
Peter Porker
Spider-Ham
Own name: Peter Porker
Counterpart: Spider-Man
Counterpart civilian name: Peter Parker
Marvel parody
A spider-powered pig, photographer and the central hero of Earth-8311. His adventures turn familiar superhero ideas into animal comedy.
First Appearance
Marvel Tails · Issue 1 · November 1983
Origin Story
Peter began life as a spider. After the irradiated scientist May Porker bit him, he became an anthropomorphic pig while retaining his spider abilities. His origin is recounted in Spider-Ham Issue 15.
May Porker
Aunt May Porker
Own name: May Porker
Counterpart: Aunt May
Counterpart civilian name: May Parker
Marvel parody
Peter’s aunt figure and the scientist at the center of his unusual transformation.
First Appearance
Marvel Tails · Issue 1 · November 1983
Origin Story
May’s experimental atomic hair dryer irradiated her. In the resulting confusion she bit the spider Peter, transforming him into the pig she would regard as her nephew. This backstory is recounted in Spider-Ham Issue 15.
Editor of the Daily Beagle
J. Jonah Jackal
Own name: J. Jonah Jackal
Other names: Black Jackal
Counterpart: J. Jonah Jameson
Counterpart civilian name: J. Jonah Jameson
Marvel parody
Peter’s demanding newspaper boss: the animal-world counterpart of J. Jonah Jameson.
First Appearance
Marvel Tails · Issue 1 · November 1983
Origin Story
Jackal enters the series as an established newspaper editor, rather than through a superhero transformation. His job at the Daily Beagle supplies Peter with assignments and recurring comic complications.
Steve Mouser
Captain Americat
Own name: Steve Mouser
Counterpart: Captain America
Counterpart civilian name: Steve Rogers
Marvel parody
The feline counterpart of Captain America, recognizable by his patriotic costume and shield.
First Appearance
Marvel Tails · Issue 1 · November 1983
Origin Story
Introduced as a costumed hero in the original Marvel Tails adventure. This profile records his comic-book introduction; a detailed account of how he gained his abilities is not established by the cited debut records.
Dr. Bruce Bunny
Hulk-Bunny
Own name: Dr. Bruce Bunny
Counterpart: Hulk
Counterpart civilian name: Bruce Banner
Marvel parody
Earth-8311’s rabbit counterpart of the Hulk, with an imposing green alter ego.
First Appearance
Marvel Tails · Issue 1 · November 1983
Origin Story
Bruce Bunny’s green alter ego is introduced in Marvel Tails. His origin is associated with gamma-ray exposure, echoing the Hulk, while the debut places him directly in Peter Porker’s animal superhero world.
The animal-world Ghost Rider counterpart
Goose Rider
Own name: Johnny Glazed
Counterpart: Ghost Rider
Counterpart civilian name: Johnny Blaze
Marvel parody
A goose-shaped parody of Ghost Rider, introduced in a backup feature rather than the main Spider-Ham story.
First Appearance
Marvel Tails · Issue 1 · November 1983
Origin Story
Goose Rider arrives as a ready-made superhero parody in the Marvel Tails backup feature. A separate supernatural origin narrative is not established in the debut information cited here.
Earth-8311’s Doctor Doom counterpart
Ducktor Doom
Counterpart: Doctor Doom
Counterpart civilian name: Victor von Doom
Marvel parody
An armored duck villain whose island stronghold features in the first Spider-Ham issue.
First Appearance
Spider-Ham · Issue 1 · May 1985
Origin Story
His introductory adventure presents him as the Fantastic Fur’s enemy, operating from an island. Peter and the Daily Beagle team encounter him after a crash landing. This is his introduction, rather than a detailed account of how he became Ducktor Doom.
Earth-8311’s Hobgoblin counterpart
The Hobgobbler
Counterpart: Hobgoblin
Counterpart civilian name: Several identities
Marvel parody
An animal-world villain who interrupts a celebrity party and kidnaps Barbara Mandrill.
First Appearance
Spider-Ham · Issue 15 · May 1987
Origin Story
His first encounter with Spider-Ham takes place at the party in Issue 15. His earlier life and the source of his abilities remain unspecified in the cited character records.
MJ
Mary Jane Waterbuffalo
Own name: Mary Jane Waterbuffalo
Counterpart: Mary Jane Watson
Counterpart civilian name: Mary Jane Watson
Marvel parody
Peter Porker’s romantic interest and the water buffalo counterpart of Mary Jane Watson.
First Appearance
Spider-Ham · Issue 14 · March 1987 (pin-up)
Origin Story
Aunt May introduces Mary Jane to Peter at the end of Issue 15. This is her introduction to his life rather than a superhero transformation story.
Story context
A pin-up appearance in Issue 14 precedes the first story appearance in Issue 15.
Daily Beagle colleague
Batty Brant
Own name: Batty Brant
Counterpart: Betty Brant
Counterpart civilian name: Betty Brant
Marvel parody
A bat counterpart of Betty Brant and a familiar face at the Daily Beagle.
First Appearance
Spider-Ham · Issue 14 · March 1987 (pin-up)
Origin Story
Introduced in Issue 15, where Peter asks her for a date and she turns him down. The issue does not give her a separate superhero origin.
Story context
A pin-up appearance in Issue 14 precedes the first story appearance in Issue 15.
Junior news trainee · Bullet Bunny
Bunsen Bunny
Own name: Bunsen Bunny
Other names: Bullet Bunny
Counterpart: No established counterpart
Original character
The brainy member of the Daily Beagle’s junior news trainees and one of Peter’s young companions.
First Appearance
Spider-Ham · Issue 1 · May 1985
Origin Story
Introduced with the junior news trainees in Issue 1. In Issue 15 he adopts the Bullet Bunny identity as part of the Beagle Brigadeers.
Junior news trainee · Power Puss
Upton Adam Stray
Own name: Upton Adam Stray
Other names: Power Puss
Counterpart: No established counterpart
Original character
A feline junior news trainee who joins Peter Porker, Bunsen Bunny and J. Jeremiah Jackal Jr. on Daily Beagle adventures.
First Appearance
Spider-Ham · Issue 1 · May 1985
Origin Story
Introduced in Issue 1 as a junior news trainee. In Issue 15 he becomes Power Puss, using powerful mechanical gauntlets as a member of the Beagle Brigadeers.
Junior news trainee · Invisi-Jackal Junior
J. Jeremiah Jackal Jr.
Own name: J. Jeremiah Jackal Jr.
Other names: Invisi-Jackal Junior
Counterpart: No established counterpart
Original character
Jonah Jackal’s nephew and the self-important member of Peter’s junior news companions.
First Appearance
Spider-Ham · Issue 1 · May 1985
Origin Story
Introduced alongside Bunsen Bunny and Upton Adam Stray in Issue 1. In Issue 15 he adopts the Invisi-Jackal Junior identity with the Beagle Brigadeers.
Story context
Jeremiah Jr. is Jonah’s nephew, not his son.
Superhero team
Fantastic Fur
Counterpart: Fantastic Four
Counterpart civilian name: Reed Richards · Sue Storm · Johnny Storm · Ben Grimm
Marvel parody
Earth-8311’s animal answer to the Fantastic Four: Mooster Fantastic, the Invisible Gorilla, the Simian Torch and the Thang.
First Appearance
Spider-Ham · Issue 1 · May 1985
Origin Story
The team appears in Issue 1, in the adventure involving Ducktor Doom. This first appearance introduces the group; it should not be treated as confirmation that their powers have the same origin as the human Fantastic Four.
Tony Yarg
Iron Mouse
Own name: Tony Yarg
Counterpart: Iron Man
Counterpart civilian name: Tony Stark
Marvel parody
An armored mouse hero and the animal counterpart of Iron Man.
First Appearance
Spider-Ham · Issue 3 · September 1985
Origin Story
Debuts in the backup story of Issue 3, facing Nagneto. This introductory adventure does not establish the full origin of his armor.
Steamin Strange
Croctor Strange
Own name: Steamin Strange
Counterpart: Doctor Strange
Counterpart civilian name: Stephen Strange
Marvel parody
A crocodile mystic and Earth-8311’s counterpart of Doctor Strange.
First Appearance
Spider-Ham · Issue 4 · November 1985
Origin Story
Introduced in the backup adventure “The Big Snack Attack!” in Issue 4. His magical world is established through that adventure, rather than a detailed account of how he first became a sorcerer.
Hero of Arfgard
Thrr, Dog of Thunder
Counterpart: Thor
Counterpart civilian name: Thor Odinson
Marvel parody
A canine thunder god and the animal counterpart of Thor, with adventures rooted in Arfgard.
First Appearance
Spider-Ham · Issue 5 · January 1986
Origin Story
His first backup story appears in Issue 5 and introduces his world and its inhabitants. The introductory adventure is not a complete origin of his thunder-god powers.
Batt Burdock
Deerdevil
Own name: Batt Burdock
Counterpart: Daredevil
Counterpart civilian name: Matt Murdock
Marvel parody
A deer superhero and the animal counterpart of Daredevil.
First Appearance
Spider-Ham · Issue 7 · May 1986
Origin Story
Introduced in the backup story of Issue 7, in an adventure involving Sanity Claws. The debut should not be read as confirmation of the human Daredevil’s accident or origin.
Agent of S.H.E.E.P.
Nick Furry
Own name: Nick Furry
Counterpart: Nick Fury
Counterpart civilian name: Nick Fury
Marvel parody
A sheep counterpart of Nick Fury, bringing secret-agent comedy to Earth-8311.
First Appearance
Spider-Ham · Issue 13 · January 1987
Origin Story
Debuts in the backup story of Issue 13, with S.H.E.E.P. and the villain Deathsquawk. His introduction establishes the spy setting without providing a complete personal origin.
Spider-Ham villain
The Buzzard
Counterpart: Vulture
Counterpart civilian name: Adrian Toomes
Marvel parody
A flying foe of Spider-Ham and an animal-world take on the Vulture.
First Appearance
Spider-Ham · Issue 2 · July 1985
Origin Story
Introduced in Issue 2 alongside the Bullfrog. That adventure establishes him as an opponent of Peter Porker; a separate origin is not detailed here.
Hoppity Harrison
The Bullfrog
Own name: Hoppity Harrison
Counterpart: Man-Bull
Counterpart civilian name: William Taurens
Marvel parody
A frog villain who teams up with the Buzzard against Spider-Ham.
First Appearance
Spider-Ham · Issue 2 · July 1985
Origin Story
Introduced in Issue 2 during the pair’s confrontation with Spider-Ham. The issue is his first appearance rather than a detailed transformation origin.
Crime boss
The Kingpig
Counterpart: Kingpin
Counterpart civilian name: Wilson Fisk
Marvel parody
A pig crime boss and Earth-8311’s counterpart of the Kingpin.
First Appearance
Spider-Ham · Issue 12 · November 1986
Origin Story
Introduced in Issue 12 in the adventure surrounding a beauty pageant and a cheese-theft operation. His criminal role is established there; a separate origin story is not provided.
Frank Carple
Punfisher
Own name: Frank Carple
Counterpart: Punisher
Counterpart civilian name: Frank Castle
Marvel parody
A fish parody of the Punisher whose exaggerated war on crime brings him into Spider-Ham’s missing-plumber investigation.
First Appearance
Origin Story
His tragic history is told in Marvel Tales · Issue 214, where a flashback explains his transformation into the Punfisher.
Spider-Ham’s feline-fish love interest
Black Catfish
Counterpart: Black Cat
Counterpart civilian name: Felicia Hardy
Marvel parody
The Black Cat counterpart complicates Peter’s relationship with Mary Jane in the two-part “Your Chitlin’ Heart” adventure.
First Appearance
Origin Story
These stories introduce her role in Peter’s love life; they do not establish a separate origin account.
Irving Forbush
Forbush Man
Own name: Irving Forbush
Counterpart: Forbush Man (existing Marvel character)
Counterpart civilian name: Irving Forbush
Guest character
A visiting Marvel comedy hero, first seen in these books in a flashback with the Fantastic Fur. He later returns in Marvel Tales and the Infinity Wart crossover.
First Appearance
Spider-Ham · Issue 1 (flashback)
Origin Story
His origin predates Spider-Ham and is told in Not Brand Echh · Issue 5 (1967). His Spider-Ham appearances are guest visits.
Howard
Howard the Duck
Counterpart: Howard the Duck (existing Marvel character)
Counterpart civilian name: Howard
Guest character
The established Marvel character joins Spider-Ham when a cosmic accident sends both heroes into another reality.
First Appearance
Origin Story
This is a crossover appearance. Howard’s original debut is Adventure into Fear · Issue 19 (1973), rather than a debut created for Spider-Ham.
Venom counterpart
Pork Grind
Counterpart: Venom
Counterpart civilian name: Unclear
Marvel parody
A hostile pig counterpart of Venom appears during the Infinity Wart crossover. His name joins a pork joke to a familiar villainous silhouette.
First Appearance
Origin Story
Pork Grind is introduced as a Spider-Ham doppelganger during the crossover, rather than through a conventional Eddie Brock origin.
Piguel O’Malley
Spider-Ham 2099
Own name: Piguel O’Malley
Counterpart: Spider-Man 2099
Counterpart civilian name: Miguel O’Hara
Marvel parody
A future animal-world parody of Spider-Man 2099, starring a new hero rather than Peter Porker.
First Appearance
Origin Story
Piguel falls into spider venom during a laboratory disturbance, gains spider powers and sets out in a costume to investigate Ducktor Doom 2099.
Character list · First appearances & counterparts
First appearances in these books
Find the first appearance in this collection and the character’s Marvel, real-world or fictional counterpart. Own names identify the animal character; counterpart names identify the human or fictional model. “Unclear” means a match has not been established. First appearances follow publication order within the stories covered here, including flashbacks and pin-ups; mere mentions are excluded.
Marvel Tails · Issue 1 (11 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spider-Ham | Peter Porker | Spider-Man | Peter Parker | Marvel parody |
| Captain Americat | Steve Mouser | Captain America | Steve Rogers | Marvel parody |
| Hulk-Bunny | Dr. Bruce Bunny | Hulk | Bruce Banner | Marvel parody |
| J. Jonah JackalOther names: Black Jackal | J. Jonah Jackal | J. Jonah Jameson | J. Jonah Jameson | Marvel parody |
| May Porker | May Porker | Aunt May | May Parker | Marvel parody |
| Bartholomew Bark | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Alice Groundy | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Randolph Rodent | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Masked Marauder | Quincy Quakers | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Goose Rider | Johnny Glazed | Ghost Rider | Johnny Blaze | Marvel parody |
| Chainsaw | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
Spider-Ham · Issue 1 (9 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Jeremiah Jackal Jr.Other names: Invisi-Jackal Junior | J. Jeremiah Jackal Jr. | No established counterpart | — | Original character |
| Bunsen BunnyOther names: Bullet Bunny | Bunsen Bunny | No established counterpart | — | Original character |
| Upton Adam StrayOther names: Power Puss | Upton Adam Stray | No established counterpart | — | Original character |
| Ducktor Doom | — | Doctor Doom | Victor von Doom | Marvel parody |
| Mooster Fantastic | — | Mister Fantastic | Reed Richards | Marvel parody |
| Invisible Gorilla | — | Invisible Woman | Sue Storm | Marvel parody |
| Simian Torch | — | Human Torch | Johnny Storm | Marvel parody |
| The Thang | Ben Grizzly | Thing | Ben Grimm | Marvel parody |
| Forbush ManAppears in a flashback. This is his first appearance in the books covered here, not his original debut.Earlier debut: Not Brand Echh · Issue 1 · August 1967 (as Forbush Man); Snafu · Issue 1 · November 1955 (as Irving Forbush) | Irving Forbush | Forbush Man (existing Marvel character) | Irving Forbush | Guest character |
Spider-Ham · Issue 2 (13 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buzzard | — | Vulture | Adrian Toomes | Marvel parody |
| Bullfrog | Hoppity Harrison | Man-Bull | William Taurens | Marvel parody |
| Richard Bird-Dog | — | Richard Burton | — | Real-world parody |
| Elizabeth Tabby | — | Elizabeth Taylor | — | Real-world parody |
| Minkzy Byline | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Rubert Hedgehog | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Professor X-Bug | — | Professor X | Charles Xavier | Marvel parody |
| Collosso-Bug | — | Colossus | Piotr Rasputin | Marvel parody |
| Ororo-Bug | — | Storm | Ororo Munroe | Marvel parody |
| Wolverine-Bug | — | Wolverine | Logan / James Howlett | Marvel parody |
| Cyclops-Bug / Scott-Bug | Scott-Bug | Cyclops | Scott Summers | Marvel parody |
| Nightcrawler-Bug / Kurt-Bug | Kurt-Bug | Nightcrawler | Kurt Wagner | Marvel parody |
| Magsquito | — | Magneto | Max Eisenhardt / Erik Lehnsherr | Marvel parody |
Spider-Ham · Issue 3 (5 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-Feather | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Chief Sitting Duck | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Iron Mouse | Tony Yarg | Iron Man | Tony Stark | Marvel parody |
| Nagneto | — | Magneto | Max Eisenhardt / Erik Lehnsherr | Marvel parody |
| Clarence | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
Spider-Ham · Issue 4 (7 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Reno | — | Captain Nemo | — | Other fiction |
| Loreli Lemur | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Cynthia Snipe | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Croctor Strange | Steamin Strange | Doctor Strange | Stephen Strange | Marvel parody |
| Rancid One | — | Ancient One | — | Marvel parody |
| Breaded Boremamuu | — | Dormammu | — | Marvel parody |
| Mamma / the Duckling | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
Spider-Ham · Issue 5 (12 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Joanna Jackal | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Charles Foster Mutt / “Yuppy” Pupp | — | Charles Foster Kane | — | Other fiction |
| Farnsworth Junior the Third | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Dr. Thaddeus Beakface | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Edward Grizzly | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Thrr, Dog of Thunder | — | Thor | Thor Odinson | Marvel parody |
| Herbdill | — | Heimdall | — | Marvel parody |
| Odarn | — | Odin | — | Marvel parody |
| Looky | — | Loki | — | Marvel parody |
| Shmageggi | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Fandral | — | Fandral | — | Marvel parody |
| Hogun | — | Hogun | — | Marvel parody |
Spider-Ham · Issue 6 (8 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morkley | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Bill | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Alf | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Snow-Youse | — | Snowbird | Narya | Marvel parody |
| Summersquash | — | Sasquatch | Walter Langkowski | Marvel parody |
| Aroma | — | Aurora | Jeanne-Marie Beaubier | Marvel parody |
| Trinket | — | Talisman | Elizabeth Twoyoungmen | Marvel parody |
| Hockeypuck | — | Puck | Eugene Judd | Marvel parody |
Spider-Ham · Issue 7 (6 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baron Waste von Kampf | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Deerdevil | Batt Burdock | Daredevil | Matt Murdock | Marvel parody |
| Froggy Nelson | — | Foggy Nelson | Franklin Nelson | Marvel parody |
| Sanity Claws | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Marsha Henpeck | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| John Henpeck | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
Spider-Ham · Issue 8 (9 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hog-Zilla | — | Godzilla | — | Other fiction |
| Mechano-Hog-Zilla | — | Mechagodzilla | — | Other fiction |
| Raymond Bear | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Jacques Gooseteau | — | Jacques Cousteau | — | Real-world parody |
| General Llamamotto | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Cur-Asawa | — | Akira Kurosawa | — | Real-world parody |
| Dr. Gullepsie | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Watchdog | — | Watcher | Uatu | Marvel parody |
| Silver Squirrel | — | Silver Surfer | Norrin Radd | Marvel parody |
Spider-Ham · Issue 9 (9 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.O. | — | E.T. | — | Other fiction |
| Orson Whales | — | Orson Welles | — | Real-world parody |
| Woodchuck Morris | — | Chuck Norris | — | Real-world parody |
| Elmer | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Mr. Crawdad | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Mr. Rhesus | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Asinine Torch | — | Human Torch (original) | Jim Hammond | Marvel parody |
| Sub-Marsupial | — | Sub-Mariner | Namor | Marvel parody |
| Weaselly Whizzard | — | Wizard | Bentley Wittman | Marvel parody |
Spider-Ham · Issue 10 (12 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Bull | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Wire | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Airdale | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Skye | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Winston Caribou | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Snappy Turtle | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Sub-Merchandizer / Prince Kaymar | — | Sub-Mariner | Namor | Marvel parody |
| Markup | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Hampster-Thing / J. Hamilton Hampster | J. Hamilton Hampster | Man-Thing | Ted Sallis | Marvel parody |
| Dotty Dormouse | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Chauncy | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
Spider-Ham · Issue 11 (4 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon-Lassy / Joan Collie | Joan Collie | Joan Collins | — | Real-world parody |
| Ant Ant | — | Ant-Man | Hank Pym | Marvel parody |
| Waspbunny | — | Wasp | Janet van Dyne | Marvel parody |
| Sandmanatee | — | Sandman | Flint Marko / William Baker | Marvel parody |
Spider-Ham · Issue 12 (15 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furrball | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Kingpig | — | Kingpin | Wilson Fisk | Marvel parody |
| Bee-Yonder | — | Beyonder | — | Marvel parody |
| Sonny Quacker | — | Sonny Crockett | — | Other fiction |
| Ricardo Slug | — | Ricardo Tubbs | — | Other fiction |
| Gary Collie | — | Gary Collins | — | Real-world parody |
| Miss Limburger | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Miss Mozzarella | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Miss Muenster | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Miss Brie | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Galactypus | — | Galactus | Galan | Marvel parody |
| Evil Mooster Fantastic | — | Mister Fantastic (evil double) | Reed Richards | Marvel parody |
| Evil Invisible Gorilla | — | Invisible Woman (evil double) | Sue Storm | Marvel parody |
| Evil Simian Torch | — | Human Torch (evil double) | Johnny Storm | Marvel parody |
| Evil Thang | — | Thing (evil double) | Ben Grimm | Marvel parody |
Spider-Ham · Issue 13 (9 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quakula | — | Dracula | — | Other fiction |
| Pinhead of Crime | — | Kingpin | Wilson Fisk | Marvel parody |
| Living Moooooooomy / Old McDonald | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Dr. Chickenstein | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Chickenstein’s Monster | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Ossie | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Nick Furry | Nick Furry | Nick Fury | Nick Fury | Marvel parody |
| Dodo Dugan | — | Dum Dum Dugan | Timothy Dugan | Marvel parody |
| Deathsquawk | — | Deathlok | Luther Manning (original) | Marvel parody |
Spider-Ham · Issue 14 (14 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzy Ostrich | — | Ozzy Osbourne | — | Real-world parody |
| Grey Gopher | Gopher Baroque | Grey Gargoyle | Paul Duval | Marvel parody |
| Ringmouseter | — | Ringmaster | Maynard Tiboldt | Marvel parody |
| Diablorilla | — | Diablo | Esteban Corazon de Ablo | Marvel parody |
| Paw | — | Klaw | Ulysses Klaue | Marvel parody |
| Hate-Mongrel | — | Hate-Monger | Unclear | Marvel parody |
| Electropotamus | — | Electro | Max Dillon | Marvel parody |
| Mad Stinker | — | Mad Thinker | Unrevealed | Marvel parody |
| Mooseterio | — | Mysterio | Quentin Beck | Marvel parody |
| Sylvester Stallion | — | Sylvester Stallone | — | Real-world parody |
| Mary Jane WaterbuffaloPin-up appearance; a story appearance follows in Issue 15. | Mary Jane Waterbuffalo | Mary Jane Watson | Mary Jane Watson | Marvel parody |
| Harry OcelotPin-up appearance; a story appearance follows in Issue 15. | Harry Ocelot | Harry Osborn | Harry Osborn | Marvel parody |
| Flash TomcatPin-up appearance; a story appearance follows in Issue 15. | Flash Tomcat | Flash Thompson | Eugene Thompson | Marvel parody |
| Batty BrantPin-up appearance; a story appearance follows in Issue 15. | Batty Brant | Betty Brant | Betty Brant | Marvel parody |
Spider-Ham · Issue 15 (24 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liz Alleycat | Liz Alleycat | Liz Allan | Liz Allan | Marvel parody |
| Hobgobbler | — | Hobgoblin | Several identities | Marvel parody |
| Andy Warthog | — | Andy Warhol | — | Real-world parody |
| Mick Jaguar | — | Mick Jagger | — | Real-world parody |
| Bruce Springchicken | — | Bruce Springsteen | — | Real-world parody |
| Cybill Sheepdog | — | Cybill Shepherd | — | Real-world parody |
| Whoopie Goldfish | — | Whoopi Goldberg | — | Real-world parody |
| Meryl Peep | — | Meryl Streep | — | Real-world parody |
| Truman Coyote | — | Truman Capote | — | Real-world parody |
| Mel Gibbon | — | Mel Gibson | — | Real-world parody |
| Rebecca de Monkey | — | Rebecca De Mornay | — | Real-world parody |
| Dinah Saur | — | Dinah Shore | — | Real-world parody |
| Prance | — | Prince | — | Real-world parody |
| Barry Manitee | — | Barry Manilow | — | Real-world parody |
| Barbara Mandrill | — | Barbara Mandrell | — | Real-world parody |
| Buddy Gheko | — | Buddy Greco | — | Real-world parody |
| Black Panda | — | Black Panther | T’Challa | Marvel parody |
| Pigeon | — | Vision | — | Marvel parody |
| Quacksilver | — | Quicksilver | Pietro Maximoff | Marvel parody |
| Scarlet Pooch | — | Scarlet Witch | Wanda Maximoff | Marvel parody |
| Squawkeye | — | Hawkeye | Clint Barton | Marvel parody |
| Walrus / Walvis | — | Edwin Jarvis | Edwin Jarvis | Marvel parody |
| Kangaroo the Conqueror | — | Kang the Conqueror | Nathaniel Richards | Marvel parody |
| Ultrog | — | Ultron | — | Marvel parody |
Spider-Ham · Issue 16 (11 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paste Pot Peep | — | Paste-Pot Pete / Trapster | Peter Petruski | Marvel parody |
| Baron Zebro | — | Baron Zemo | Unclear | Marvel parody |
| Humongous Ham-Droid | — | Awesome Android | — | Marvel parody |
| Doc Clamson | — | Doc Samson | Leonard Samson | Marvel parody |
| Mandaringtail | — | Mandarin | Unrevealed | Marvel parody |
| Doo Wop Doo | — | Fin Fang Foom | — | Marvel parody |
| Sum Lo Duck | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Mr. Weasel | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| President Raccoon | — | Ronald Reagan | — | Real-world parody |
| Croak | — | Cloak | Tyrone Johnson | Marvel parody |
| Badger | — | Dagger | Tandy Bowen | Marvel parody |
Marvel Tales · Issue 201 (3 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock-Cur | — | Shocker | Herman Schultz | Marvel parody |
| Uncle Scram | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Joe Robirdson | Joe Robirdson | Robbie Robertson | Joseph Robertson | Marvel parody |
Spider-Ham · Issue 17 (7 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Cats | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Power Mongoose | — | Power Man | Luke Cage / Carl Lucas | Marvel parody |
| Kitty-Bug | — | Kitty Pryde | Katherine Pryde | Marvel parody |
| Bee-Dazzler | — | Dazzler | Alison Blaire | Marvel parody |
| Red Gull | — | Red Skull | Johann Schmidt | Marvel parody |
| Doctor Octopussycat | — | Doctor Octopus | Otto Octavius | Marvel parody |
| Bobcat Barker | — | Bob Barker | — | Real-world parody |
Marvel Tales · Issue 205 (6 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Swillis | — | Bruce Willis | — | Real-world parody |
| Michael J. Fox | — | Michael J. Fox | — | Real-world parody |
| Meredith Baxter-Birdney | — | Meredith Baxter Birney | — | Real-world parody |
| Bob Gnuhart | — | Bob Newhart | — | Real-world parody |
| Bookworm | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Three Muskrateers | — | The Three Musketeers | — | Other fiction |
Marvel Tales · Issue 206 (2 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quasidodo, the Hunch-Razorback of Notre Dame | — | Quasimodo | — | Other fiction |
| The Raven | — | The Raven (Edgar Allan Poe) | — | Other fiction |
Marvel Tales · Issue 207 (1 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Catfish | — | Black Cat | Felicia Hardy | Marvel parody |
Marvel Tales · Issue 209 (7 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Sturgeon | — | Rod Serling | — | Real-world parody |
| Spidey-Ball | — | Spider-Man | Peter Parker | Marvel parody |
| Hobgobby-Ball | — | Hobgoblin | Several identities | Marvel parody |
| Hulk-Ball | — | Hulk | Bruce Banner | Marvel parody |
| Doctor Octo-Ball | — | Doctor Octopus | Otto Octavius | Marvel parody |
| Doctor Doom-Ball | — | Doctor Doom | Victor von Doom | Marvel parody |
| Thing-Ball | — | Thing | Ben Grimm | Marvel parody |
Marvel Tales · Issue 210 (1 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yak Nicholson | — | Jack Nicholson | — | Real-world parody |
Marvel Tales · Issue 211 (2 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinose | — | Rhino | Aleksei Sytsevich | Marvel parody |
| Ironing Boar | Won-Ton | Unclear | — | Unclear |
Marvel Tales · Issue 212 (2 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish LaRoe | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Punfisher | Frank Carple | Punisher | Frank Castle | Marvel parody |
Marvel Tales · Issue 214 (1 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sealia Carple | Sealia Carple | Maria Castle | Maria Castle | Marvel parody |
What The–?! · Issue 3 (4 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Salamander | — | Jim Salicrup | — | Real-world parody |
| Henn Birdwing | — | Glenn Herdling | — | Real-world parody |
| Alex Saviyak | — | Alex Saviuk | — | Real-world parody |
| Raven the HunterAppears in the fictional graphic novel within “Nevermore”; distinguish this from a regular Earth-8311 story appearance. | — | Kraven the Hunter | Sergei Kravinoff | Marvel parody |
Marvel Tales · Issue 217 (2 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kastoff Yurchaynz | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Mrs. Yurchaynz | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
Marvel Tales · Issue 218 (3 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seegar | — | Popeye | — | Other fiction |
| Burly | — | Bluto | — | Other fiction |
| Hamburger-loving walrus | — | Wimpy | — | Other fiction |
Marvel Tales · Issue 219 (6 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Burper | — | Silver Surfer | Norrin Radd | Marvel parody |
| Malpractus | Dr. Speck | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Master Fantastic | — | Mister Fantastic | Reed Richards | Marvel parody |
| Invisible Little Girl | — | Invisible Woman | Sue Storm | Marvel parody |
| Toddler Torch | — | Human Torch | Johnny Storm | Marvel parody |
| Sweet Thing | — | Thing | Ben Grimm | Marvel parody |
Marvel Tales · Issue 223 (5 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain AmerikidFirst on-panel appearance in this guide; mentioned off-panel in Marvel Tales · Issue 219. | — | Captain America | Steve Rogers | Marvel parody |
| Iron BabyFirst on-panel appearance in this guide; mentioned off-panel in Marvel Tales · Issue 219. | — | Iron Man | Tony Stark | Marvel parody |
| Mitey ThorFirst on-panel appearance in this guide; mentioned off-panel in Marvel Tales · Issue 219. | — | Thor | Thor Odinson | Marvel parody |
| Prince PlaymoreFirst on-panel appearance in this guide; mentioned off-panel in Marvel Tales · Issue 219. | — | Sub-Mariner | Namor | Marvel parody |
| Li’l HawkeyeFirst on-panel appearance in this guide; mentioned off-panel in Marvel Tales · Issue 219. | — | Hawkeye | Clint Barton | Marvel parody |
Marvel Tales · Issue 224 (1 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Sow | Sylvia Sowmeister | Unclear | — | Unclear |
Marvel Tales · Issue 227 (1 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Tombenstain Bear | — | Tombstone | Lonnie Lincoln | Marvel parody |
Marvel Tales · Issue 228 (1 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PerSUEDEr | — | Persuader | Roland Rayburn | Marvel parody |
Marvel Tales · Issue 230 (2 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Brant-Eater | Betty Brant-Eater | Betty Brant | Betty Brant | Marvel parody |
| Bat-Bird | — | Batman | — | Other fiction |
Marvel Tales · Issue 233 (1 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Squirrel | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
Marvel Tales · Issue 236 (20 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chameleon | — | Chameleon | Dmitri Smerdyakov | Marvel parody |
| Stinkerer | — | Tinkerer | Phineas Mason | Marvel parody |
| Vulture | — | Vulture | Adrian Toomes | Marvel parody |
| Sandham | — | Sandman | Flint Marko | Marvel parody |
| Lizard | — | Lizard | Curt Connors | Marvel parody |
| Eelectro | — | Electro | Max Dillon | Marvel parody |
| Mysterioyster | — | Mysterio | Quentin Beck | Marvel parody |
| Green Gopher | — | Green Goblin | Unclear | Marvel parody |
| Scorpion | — | Scorpion | Mac Gargan | Marvel parody |
| Molten Mandrill | — | Molten Man | Mark Raxton | Marvel parody |
| Rhino | — | Rhino | Aleksei Sytsevich | Marvel parody |
| Shocterpuss | — | Shocker | Herman Schultz | Marvel parody |
| PrOWLer | — | Prowler | Hobie Brown | Marvel parody |
| Hammerhead Shark | — | Hammerhead | Unclear | Marvel parody |
| Tarantula | — | Tarantula | Several identities | Marvel parody |
| Stegron | — | Stegron | Vincent Stegron | Marvel parody |
| Will-O-The-Wisp | — | Will-O-The-Wisp | Jackson Arvad | Marvel parody |
| Rocket Ratser | — | Rocket Racer | Robert Farrell | Marvel parody |
| Black Cat | — | Black Cat | Felicia Hardy | Marvel parody |
| Hydro-Dog | — | Hydro-Man | Morris Bench | Marvel parody |
Marvel Tales · Issue 237 (3 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHOatcher | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Howard the DuckThe existing Howard the Duck visits Spider-Ham’s story.Earlier debut: Adventure into Fear · Issue 19 · December 1973 | — | Howard the Duck (existing Marvel character) | Howard | Guest character |
| Duktor Doom (alternate reality) | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
Marvel Tales · Issue 239 (3 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bat-Mouse | — | Batman | — | Other fiction |
| Duckster | Milton Bearle | Joker | — | Other fiction |
| Duck Hope | — | Bob Hope | — | Real-world parody |
Marvel Tales · Issue 247 (1 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenio Horse | — | Arsenio Hall | — | Real-world parody |
What The–?! · Issue 18 (4 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoagy Bear | — | Yogi Bear | — | Other fiction |
| Bobo | — | Boo-Boo | — | Other fiction |
| Haggletooth | — | Snagglepuss | — | Other fiction |
| Rawhide | — | Quick Draw McGraw | — | Other fiction |
What The–?! · Issue 20 (9 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aunt MayhemEarlier debut: Not Brand Echh · Issue 5 · December 1967 | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| George Bush | — | George H. W. Bush | — | Real-world parody |
| Negative Forbush Man | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Milk | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Cookies | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Bread | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Water | — | Unclear | — | Unclear |
| Pork Grind | — | Venom | Unclear | Marvel parody |
| WolverinaFirst appearance in a Spider-Ham story covered here.Earlier debut: What The–?! · Issue 9 · September 1990 | Logana | Wolverine | Logan / James Howlett | Marvel parody |
What The–?! · Issue 24 (2 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liz Gobbler | Liz Gobbler | Liz Allan | Liz Allan | Marvel parody |
| Normie Gobbler | Normie Gobbler | Normie Osborn | Normie Osborn | Marvel parody |
What The–?! · Issue 26 (5 characters)
| Character | Own name | Counterpart | Counterpart civilian name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spider-Ham 2099 | Piguel O’Malley | Spider-Man 2099 | Miguel O’Hara | Marvel parody |
| Ducktor Doom 2099 | — | Doctor Doom 2099 | Unclear | Marvel parody |
| Layla | Layla | Lyla | — | Marvel parody |
| Punfisher 2099 | — | Punisher 2099 | Jake Gallows | Marvel parody |
| Rat-Itch 2099 | — | Ravage 2099 | Paul-Phillip Ravage | Marvel parody |
