Rhino (character)

Rhino
The Rhino as depicted in Daughters of the Dragon #1 (March 2006). Art by Khari Evans
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	The Amazing Spider-Man #41 (October 1966)[1][2]
Created by	Stan Lee John Romita Sr.
In-story information
Alter ego	Aleksei Mikhailovich Sytsevich
Species	Human mutate
Place of origin	Russia
Team affiliations	Sinister Six Sinister Syndicate Secret Defenders Klaw's Army Legion Accursed Emissaries of Evil S.H.I.E.L.D. Savage Six Thunderbolts
Notable aliases	Alex O'Hirn
Abilities	Superhuman strength, stamina, durability, speed, and longevity Gamma ray empowerment Rhino armor grants: Thick hide Razor-sharp horns

The Rhino (Aleksei Sytsevich; Russian: Алексей Сицевич) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Romita Sr., and first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #41 (Oct. 1966).^[3] The character is a Russian thug who underwent an experimental procedure that gave him an artificial skin covering and superhuman strength. Rebelling against the scientists responsible for his transformation, Rhino used his newfound powers to become a successful criminal, and soon clashed with superheroes like Spider-Man and the Hulk. The character is typically portrayed as a dimwitted brute, capable of great destruction, but ultimately easily deceived.

One of Spider-Man's most prominent adversaries, the Rhino has been adapted into various forms of media since his original debut during the Silver Age of Comic Books, including animated television series and video games. He has also featured in Marvel merchandise such as action figures and trading cards.

Paul Giamatti played a version of Aleksei Sytsevich who uses a rhinoceros-themed battle armor, similar to the character's Ultimate Marvel incarnation, in the 2014 film The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Another version will appear in the upcoming 2024 Sony's Spider-Man Universe film Kraven the Hunter played by Alessandro Nivola.