Editing Doctor Octopus (section)

==Other versions==
===''Age of Ultron''===
An alternate universe variant of Doctor Octopus from Earth-61112 appears in ''[[Age of Ultron]]''.<ref>''Age of Ultron'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===''Amalgam Comics''===
A composite character based on Doctor Octopus and [[DC Comics]]' Marine Marauder called '''Octo-Marauder''' from Earth-9602 appears in [[Amalgam Comics]]. He is a benevolent [[Project Cadmus]] scientist and mentor to [[Spider-Boy (Amalgam Comics)|Spider-Boy]].<ref>''Spider-Boy'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===''House of M''===
An alternate universe variant of Otto Octavius from Earth-58163 appears in ''[[House of M]]''. This version is a government scientist.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=December 2012}}

===''Marvel 1602''===
An alternate universe variant of Doctor Octopus from Earth-311 appears in ''[[Marvel 1602]]''. This version is '''Victor Octavius''', an Italian [[nobleman]] who transformed himself into an octopus-like monster while attempting to cure the [[bubonic plague]].<ref>''Spider-Man 1602'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> While seeking a cure for his transformation, he is killed by [[Hank Pym|Henri le Pym]].<ref>''Spider-Man 1602'' #5. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Marvel 2099===
An alternate universe variant of Doctor Octopus from an unidenfitied universe appears in ''[[Marvel 2099]]''. This version is an octopus-like [[Homo mermanus|Atlantean]].<ref>''Spider-Man 2099'' Vol. 3 #11. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===''Marvel Noir''===
An alternate universe variant of Doctor Octopus from Earth-90214 appears in ''[[Spider-Man Noir]]''. This version is a crippled scientist who is entirely dependent on his tentacles.<ref>''Spider-Man Noir'' #4. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Spider-Man Noir: Eyes Without a Mask'' #1-4. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===''Marvel Zombies''===
A zombified alternate universe variant of Doctor Octopus from Earth-2149 appears in ''[[Marvel Zombies]]''.<ref>{{Cite comic|Writer=Robert Kirkman|Penciller=Sean Phillips|Inker=Sean Phillips|Story=Marvel Zombies (Part Four)|Title=Marvel Zombies|Volume=1|Issue=#4|Date=May 2006|Publisher=Marvel Comics}}</ref><ref>''Marvel Zombies Return'' #1 (2009). Marvel Comics.</ref>

===''MC2''===
An alternate universe variant of Doctor Octopus from Earth-982 appears in ''[[Marvel Comics 2|MC2]]''.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=December 2012}}

===''Secret Wars''===
Several alternate universe variants of Doctor Octopus appear in ''[[Secret Wars (2015 comic book)|Secret Wars]]'':

* The ''[[Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows]]'' incarnation of Doctor Octopus appears as a member of [[Regent (comics)|Regent]]'s Sinister Six before being killed by Spider-Man.<ref>''Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows'' #2. Marvel Comics.</ref>
* The Otto Octavius of Earth-51920 is a mercenary and minion of Governor [[Roxxon Energy Corporation|Roxxon]] before being killed by [[Captain America|Steve Rogers]].<ref>''1872'' #2. Marvel Comics.</ref>
* In the Battleworld domain of Marville, Doctor Octopus appears as a member of the [[Brotherhood of Mutants]].<ref>''Giant-Size Little Marvel: AVX'' #4. Marvel Comics.</ref>
* In the Battleworld domain of Killville, the Doctor Octopus of Earth-11131 was killed by [[MODOK]], who claimed his stolen [[Sentinel (comics)|Sentinel]] [[Central processing unit|CPU]] unit for himself.<ref>''MODOK: Assassin'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>
* In a world where the superhero Civil War never ended and was recreated into the Battleworld domain of the Warzone, Doctor Octopus was killed by the [[Kingpin (character)|Kingpin]], who grafted Doctor Octopus's tentacles onto himself. However, the tentacles' collective AI rendered Fisk virtually brain-dead due to their previous connection to Octavius.<ref>''Secret Wars: Civil War'' #3. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===''Spider-Gwen''===
An alternate universe variant of Doctor Octopus from Earth-65 appears in ''[[Spider-Gwen]]''. This version is the head scientist of S.I.L.K. Following his death, his adopted son Orlando inherited his assets, such as his robotic tentacles.<ref>''Spider-Women Alpha'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===''Spider-Man: Chapter One''===
An alternate universe variant of Doctor Octopus from Earth-98121 appears in ''[[Spider-Man: Chapter One]]''.<ref>''Spider-Man: Chapter One'' #1. December 1998. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===''Spider-Man: India''===
An alternate universe variant of Doctor Octopus from Earth-5010 appears in ''[[Spider-Man: India]]''.<ref>''Spider-Man: India'' #2. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Spider-Man: India'' #4. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===''Spider-Man: Life Story''===
An alternate universe variant of Doctor Octopus from Earth-19529 appears in ''[[Spider-Man: Life Story]]''. This version is May Parker's wife who later divorces her due to his anger management issues, leading him to a life of crime once more. In 2019, the dying Octavius switches bodies with [[Miles Morales]] to preserve his life and become a "superior" hero. He aids Peter Parker in activating the "Doomsday Pulse" to shut down Doctor Doom's technology before Peter convinces Octavius to undo the switch.<ref>''Spider-Man: Life Story'' #2-6. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===''Spider-Man: Reign''===
An alternate universe variant of Doctor Octopus from Earth-70237 appears in ''[[Spider-Man: Reign]]''. This version died some time prior, leaving his tentacle harness in control of his body.<ref>''Spider-Man: Reign'' #4. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===''Spider-Verse''===
* The Doctor Octopus of Earth-803 is a member of the Six Men of Sinestry in Industrial Age New York.<ref>''Spider-Verse'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> In a later confrontation with Lady Spider and [[Spider-Man 2099]], the latter examines Octopus's equipment and notes that it is powered by a radioactive material with improper shielding.<ref>''Spider-Man 2099'' #8. Marvel Comics.</ref>
* In a world where [[Uncle Ben#Spider-Verse|Ben Parker]] was the Spider-Totem, Doctor Octopus attempted to blackmail the world with a stolen nuclear device. Even though the demands were met, something went wrong and most of Earth was reduced to a nuclear wasteland, with only Ben Parker surviving because he was hidden in [[Ezekiel Sims|Ezekiel]]'s bunker.<ref name="Amazing Spider-Man' 2015"/>
* On Earth-94, a reality where [[Ben Reilly]] was never killed and continued to be Spider-Man, Doctor Octopus was unable to transfer his mind into Spider-Man and died.<ref>''Scarlet Spiders'' #3. Marvel Comics.</ref>
* After various variants of Electro form an army to conquer the multiverse, their leader gathers a variety of alternate Doctor Octopuses to become their "think tank".{{Volume needed|c=y|date=August 2016}} When [[Gwen Stacy#Spider-Gwen|Gwen Stacy]] and [[Uncle Ben#Spider-Verse|Ben Parker]] attempted to free them from the Electros' control, the various villains attacked them, but they found an ally in the form of '''Octavia Otto''', a teenage female Doctor Octopus who was a member of the [[Young Avengers]].

===''Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man''===
Doctor Octopus appears in the crossover story ''[[Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man]]''.<ref>''Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man'' (1976). DC/Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Ultimate Marvel===
An alternate universe variant of Doctor Octopus from Earth-1610 appears in the [[Ultimate Marvel]] universe. This version is younger and possesses [[Nanotechnology|nanotechnological]] arms and the ability to control metal.<ref>''Ultimate Six'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref name="UltimateSpiderMan">''Ultimate Spider-Man'' #103. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Ultimate Spider-Man'' #2. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Ultimate Spider-Man'' #14. Marvel Comics.</ref>

In the "[[Death of Spider-Man]]" storyline, [[Green Goblin (Ultimate Marvel character)|Norman Osborn]] breaks him and the [[Sinister Six|Ultimate Six]] out of the Triskelion so they can kill [[Spider-Man (Ultimate Marvel character)|Spider-Man]].<ref>''Ultimate Spider-Man'' #156. Marvel Comics.</ref> However, Octavius disagrees, seeking to leave the group to pursue a normal life as a scientist, happy with the knowledge that both he and Osborn created Spider-Man. Outraged, Osborn kills Octavius.<ref>''Ultimate Spider-Man'' #157. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Ultimate Universe===
An alternate universe variant of Otto Octavius from Earth-6160 appears in the [[Ultimate Universe]] imprint. This version is an Oscorp employee who helped [[Harry Osborn#Ultimate Marvel|Harry Osborn]] create the Green Goblin armor.<ref>''Ultimate Invasion'' #2. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Ultimate Spider-Man'' Vol. 3 #5. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Ultimate Spider-Man'' Vol. 3 #7. Marvel Comics.</ref> [[Gwen Stacy#Ultimate Universe|Gwen Stacy]] later fires Octavius at the suggestion of [[Mysterio#Ultimate Universe|Mysterio]].<ref>''Ultimate Spider-Man'' Vol. 3 #16. Marvel Comics.</ref>