Mysterio

Mysterio (first appearance 1964) is a very underrated Spider-Man villain who has yet to be even hinted at in a movie. He is generally underrated because of his somewhat silly appearance and his lacking in any real physical might or prowess – but he’d actually be perfect for live action adaptation.

The reason for that is because Mysterio is all about visuals – he’s an illusionist who uses his ability as a means to commit crimes and nefarious acts. No comic book villain like him has ever been seen in a movie.

He is Quentin Beck – an expert in special effects and a stunt man who, prior to becoming a villain, worked for a major Hollywood studio and had dreams of becoming a big name in the world of film. He failed as an actor and began to see his behind-the-scenes work as a dead-end job and, growing resentful, opted to utilise his skills for evil means.

Beck first came into contact with Spider-Man when he attempted to frame the Webbed Wonder for a robbery he had committed in New York and seeing him introduced as such in a movie would be interesting. It would be a sight to behold seeing his illusions being executed on the big screen.