Best Spider-Man Movie Villains: Who's the Best?

It seems like a cruel joke to include a villain who was initially meant to be just a throwaway gag, but with so many talented actors playing the role of Spider-Man villains, the question becomes which one stands out as the best? Moreover, which ones failed to impress and never quite measured up?

To get to the bottom of this, we took a poll of the Den of Geek staff to determine who is the best villain to ever clash with Spidey. The excitement surrounding Alfred Molina's return as Doctor Octopus in the upcoming movie is proof that even decades after their first appearance, the popularity of Spider-Man villains can endure.

Despite existing across three continuities and three vastly different interpretations of the Web-Head, some villains have managed to leave a lasting impact on fans. And it's not just about the performance – the kind of villain who offers an exciting show is just as important as the hero they're pitted against.

In fact, superhero movies have disproved the conventional Hollywood wisdom that your hero is only as good as your villain. But which Spider-Man villains do we consider to be the best? Let's dive in and find out!

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