by Sal Buscema, 1977

Empathoid

Real Name: Empathoid
Identity: Android - deceased
Group Affiliation: None
First Appearance: Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #7
Final Appearance: Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #8
Status: Deceased

Powers & Abilities:

The Empathoid can merge and possess another being. This possession allows it to telepathically communicate with its hosts as well as control the host's actions. During the possession it will force the host into fights and other high-emotion situations in order to feed off the host's emotions.

Equipment & Weapons:

The Empathoid uses no special equipment or weapons.

Origin:

The Empathoid was created on a distant planet using bio-organic chemistry. It was meant to be a superior android that could share the feelings of its masters, but it was an imperfect creation. Once it tasted emotions, it craved more emotions - ever stronger and more violent. Since the android was designed to be indestructible, it outlived its creators and lay dormant on a barren world.

Empathoid's Timeline

First and Final Appearance - Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #7-#8