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- "Relax. This? It's not on you. It's on our, uh... little spider friend. I've got some boys on the outside who would love to meet him."
- ―Mac Gargan to Adrian Toomes[src]
MacDonald "Mac" Gargan is a professional criminal and one of Adrian Toomes' potential buyers. In the wake of an encounter with Spider-Man, Gargan was arrested by the FBI and vowed revenge, seeking out new allies to help him kill Spider-Man.
Biography[]
Buying Weapons[]
Deal with Aaron Davis[]
- "Yeah, this crazy dude I used to work with, he's... he's supposed to be doing a deal with him."
- ―Aaron Davis to Spider-Man[src]
During his criminal lifestyle, Mac Gargan came into conflict with the CIA and NSA and piled up an extensive criminal record, which included homicide. During this period, Gargan briefly worked alongside Aaron Davis, although their partnership ended sometime before 2016, allegedly due to Gargan's dangerous nature, though Davis still kept tabs on him. Eventually, Gargan became affiliated with Vulture and planned to strike a deal with him on the Staten Island Ferry to buy new Chitauri and Ultron-based weapons from some of Vulture's crew in secret.[1]
Staten Island Ferry Incident[]
- "Who's the guy on the left?"
"Mac Gargan, extensive criminal record, including homicide. Would you like me to activate instant kill?" - ―Spider-Man and Karen[src]
Gargan makes a new deal with Herman Schultz
Gargan met Herman Schultz on board the Spirit of America in order to purchase alien technology from Adrian Toomes' Crew, which he would then use for his own criminal plans. While Gargan was given information from Schultz about where to collect the weapons, he was unknowingly scanned by the Spider-Drone, which then relayed Gargan's criminal history to Spider-Man, who was watching the entire transaction from the rooftop of the ferry.
Gargan knocked overboard by Spider-Man
While Gargan sent one of his own men to meet with Randy Vale and check over the weaponry, Schultz handed over the keys to the van for him to transport the cargo. Before Gargan could take the keys however, Spider-Man used his Web-Shooters to snatch them away. Spider-Man attacked the criminals while the surprised Gargan pulled out his gun, but was knocked off the edge of the ferry by the webslinger. Spider-Man then used his webs to catch Gargan mid-air and leave him just barely hanging onto the ferry's edge.
Gargan is knocked overboard by Vulture
Spider-Man then webbed up Schultz and subdued all of Gargan's allies. Despite holding on for dear life, Gargan was later knocked off of the ferry when Adrian Toomes attacked Spider-Man with his Exo-Suit, smashing into a car that lurched forwards into Gargan, plunging him into the water. Gargan survived the impact, albeit left with severe injuries on his face and right arm. He was later retrieved by the Coast Guard and arrested by the FBI, who had set up a sting operation on the ferry.[1]
Revenge on Spider-Man[]
Gargan is reunited with Adrian Toomes
- "I've heard a rumor... you know who he is."
"If I knew who he was, he'd already be dead." - ―Mac Gargan and Adrian Toomes[src]
Having been successfully apprehended by the FBI in the aftermath of the Ambush on MV Spirit of America, Gargan was then taken to jail. Later while walking along the corridors of the prison, Gargan smiled as he approached Adrian Toomes, who was also recently defeated by Spider-Man. Noting his surprise for being imprisoned together, Gargan had assured Toomes that the result of the fight with Spider-Man was not his fault.
Gargan asks for Spider-Man's true identity
Gargan informed Toomes that he blamed Spider-Man for his injuries and had friends on the outside who had come across the hero and also wanted revenge. Gargan revealed he heard a rumor that Toomes knows Spider-Man's true identity. However, Toomes claimed if he knew who Spider-Man was, he would already be dead. Gargan seemed to accept this, before watching as Toomes left to greet his family.[1]
Personality[]
- "You know, take a picture. Slice his throat. Put his head in the dryer."
- ―Mac Gargan to Adrian Toomes[src]
Gargan is a sociopathic and dangerous criminal, having been convicted of multiple homicides. His former partner, Aaron Davis, described Gargan as "crazy", which was the main reason Davis stopped working with him. Gargan is shown to hold a grudge, instantly plotting to brutally kill Spider-Man for his involvement in his imprisonment.
Abilities[]
- Thief: Gargan was a notorious and dangerous criminal, with connections with sellers like Adrian Toomes, but his connections eventually led to his arrest when Spider-Man got involved.
Facilities[]
Prisons[]
- Prison: Gargan was sent to prison for purchasing weapons from Adrian Toomes' crew. Gargan found Toomes in the jail and asked if the rumors that Toomes knew Spider-Man's identity were true. Toomes told Gargan that he did not, disappointing him.
Relationships[]
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Trivia[]
- In the comics, Mac Gargan was a private investigator hired by J. Jonah Jameson to learn how Peter Parker managed to get such sensational photos of Spider-Man. Gargan later agreed to become the subject in an experiment which granted him superhuman powers similar to Spider-Man, although it also drove him insane, and he became the criminal known as Scorpion. Gargan would later be bonded with the symbiote, becoming the third incarnation of Venom following Eddie Brock and Parker himself.
- Gargan has a scorpion tattoo on his neck, referencing his comic book counterpart. This is also similar to his Ultimate Marvel counterpart who also had a scorpion tattoo on his neck to reference his mainstream counterpart.
Behind the Scenes[]
- Marlow Warrington-Mattei was a stunt double for Michael Mando in the role of Mac Gargan.
