Barney Bushkin

Barney Bushkin is a Silver Age Marvel creation who has been part of the Spider-Man universe since Steve Ditko and Stan Lee introduced him in The Amazing Spider-Man #27 back in 1965 — putting him in genuinely hallowed company from the very start. Over six decades, he's turned up across The Amazing Spider-Man, The Spectacular Spider-Man, and Marvel Tales, a quiet testament to his staying power in one of comics' most beloved corners. He shares those pages with the likes of Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, and even the Human Torch himself, which tells you something about the rich, interconnected world he inhabits. With a key issue to his name and 21 catalog appearances stretching into 2025, Bushkin is exactly the kind of recurring supporting player that rewards the dedicated Spidey reader who pays attention to the full tapestry.