Welcome to Otto Octavius's Lab Report.
Far too many people don't consider Doctor Octopus as an important character in the Spider-Man continuity, and I beg to differ. He is often discriminated against by comics fans for his over-wieght physique and "geeky" appearence. But I ask you, how many avid comic readers can genuinely say they don't have these things in common with him?
This is one of the rare sites you will find dedicated to the Master Planner in all of his glory.
Disclaimer: Doctor Octopus is property of Marvel Comics and the movies property of Sony Pictures. Pictures displayed here scanned by me but used without permission for non-profit purposes.
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News:
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008: Long time no update, once again. As some of you know, there's a
Spectacular Spider-Man Animated Series coming to Kids WB! on Saturday Mornings.
Peter MacNicol is signed on to do the voice of Doctor Octopus, and his first appearance in an episode will be written by
Randy Jandt. Update made to
Alternate Histories page with vague information on Dr. Octopussy Cat's appearance in the Spider-Ham comic.
Monday, February 7th, 2005: My apologies for lack of updates. I'm currently trying to track down all of the new Doc Ock products and pictures to go with them for the "Merchandise" section. If anyone has a Doc Ock website they would like to run by me for the links, feel free to
e-mail me.
Two new banners for
The Marvel Store and the Greatest American Hero: Season 1 Boxed Set to be added to the main page for all interested.
Friday, Sept. 3rd, 2004: A scan from "Caught in the Web" added to the gallery, donated by
Mr. Vinister. New link for
an Ock shrine added to the links.
Wednesday, July 21st, 2004: Eight scans from Amazing Spider-Man #174-175 donated by
Nova added to
Gallery 5.
Monday, July 19th, 2004: A
screenshots section added with screengrabs from the Hulk cartoon courtesy of
Jennifer. Several new scans added to
Comic Images: Gallery 5.
Sunday, July 18th, 2004:
Scans from Doctor Octopus: Year One are now available at
www.spider-25.com. Link courtesy of
Nova. Site layout changed courtesy of
Miss Kitty of
gurukitty.com.Wednesday, June 30, 2004:
Spider-Man 2 was released nation wide to theaters today.
Alternate Histories has been updated.
Contains Spoilers. In October when space for the site is expanded the Multimedia and a fan section will be added. For anyone interested in submitting fanfiction/fanart, please e-mail it to
bianca_marou@silverempire.com, as well as any upcoming information you'd like to see posted here. New links added to the
Links section.
Friday, April 16th, 2004: Expect the release of Spider-Man/Doctor Octopus: Year One in
June along with The Essential Spider-Man #6 which will include Aunt May's and Doc Ock's ill fated wedding. Also released will be Marvel Masterworks: Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 6 which will have a four part Doc Ock epic. In
May look out for Ultimate Spider-Man #58-#59 which will have Doc Ock in S.H.E.I.L.D. custody and Marvel Age: Spider-Man/Doctor Octopus Out of Reach Digest.
Source: Toon Zone / Tip: JenniferThursday, April 15th, 2004: Wizard Magazine runs an Interview with
Rosemary Harris of
Spider-Man 2 where she says that Aunt May and Doc Ock have no screen time together in the new movie. No more information found on the
Donna Murphy character, Rosalie Octavius. Six new Ultimate pictures added to the gallery as well as Ultimate and Amalgam blurbs added to Alternate Histories in the Info Section. Be sure to check out the more extensive
trailer.
Source: Wizard 151Sunday, December 21st, 2003: New movie information released at the
Spider-Man 2 movie site as well as an
online trailer.
Tuesday, December 02nd, 2003: The poster for the new movie has been released. The poster features Doctor Octopus as he will look in the new movie. Wallpapers and other downloads are available at
the official movie site. Also,
online descriptions for the Spider-Man II trailer have been released throughout the web. The U.S. trailer release will be featured on the opening of
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King.
Friday, May 30th, 2003: Alfred Molina's movie Doc Ock costume will consist of a dirty labcoat with the tentacles for Ock coming out of his back rather than his sides. The tentacles will have the classic three prongs with some smaller claws for some delicate tasks.
Source: Wizard 142
