William Turner

Stepping out of the Bronze Age pages of The Amazing Spider-Man #138 in 1974, William Turner is a Marvel figure shaped by the creative team of Gerry Conway and Ross Andru — the same duo who left an indelible mark on Spidey's most storied era. Over a surprisingly long arc stretching into 2008, Turner kept remarkable company, sharing issues with Peter Parker, Mary Jane Watson-Parker, and even the enigmatic Roderick Kingsley. With appearances across The Amazing Spider-Man, Amazing Spider-Girl, and a spot in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Spider-Man 2005, he's a quietly persistent presence in the Spider-Man corner of Marvel — the kind of character that rewards the dedicated reader digging deep into thirty-plus years of web-slinging history.