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{{Infobox comics character

| character_name = Rhino

| image = Image:Rhinopreview.jpg

| caption = The Rhino as depicted in Daughters of the Dragon #1 (March 2006).
Art by Khari Evans.

| real_name = Aleksei Mikhailovich Sytsevich

| publisher = Marvel Comics

| debut = The Amazing Spider-Man #41 (October 1966){{cite book |last1=Misiroglu |first1=Gina Renée |last2=Eury |first2=Michael |title=The Supervillain Book: The Evil Side of Comics and Hollywood |date=2006 |publisher=Visible Ink Press |isbn=9780780809772 |url=https://archive.org/details/supervillainbook0000gina/page/296/mode/2up |language=en}}{{cite book |last=Conroy |first=Mike |authorlink=Mike Conroy (writer) |title=500 Comicbook Villains |publisher=Collins & Brown |date=2004 |isbn=1-84340-205-X |url=https://archive.org/details/500comicbookvill0000conr/page/104/mode/2up |language=en}}

| creators = Stan Lee
John Romita Sr.

| species = Human mutate

| homeworld = Russia

| aliases = Alex O'Hirn

| alliances = Sinister Six
Sinister Syndicate
Secret Defenders
Klaw's Army
Legion Accursed
Emissaries of Evil
S.H.I.E.L.D.
Savage Six
Thunderbolts

| powers =

}}

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).{{cite book |last1=DeFalco |first1=Tom |last2=Sanderson |first2=Peter |last3=Brevoort |first3=Tom |last4=Teitelbaum |first4=Michael |last5=Wallace |first5=Daniel |last6=Darling |first6=Andrew |last7=Forbeck |first7=Matt |last8=Cowsill |first8=Alan |last9=Bray |first9=Adam |title=The Marvel Encyclopedia |date=2019 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1-4654-7890-0 |page=296}} 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.

In live-action, 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 appeared in the 2024 Sony's Spider-Man Universe film Kraven the Hunter played by Alessandro Nivola.

Publication history

Described by writer Mike Conroy as "famously one of Spider-Man's dimmest villains",Conroy, Mike. 500 Comicbook Villains, Collins & Brown, 2004. the Rhino debuted in The Amazing Spider-Man #41–43 (Oct.–Dec. 1966) as a thug for hire working for an Eastern Bloc country.{{cite book|last1 = Manning|first1 = Matthew K.|last2= Gilbert|first2= Laura|chapter= 1960s|title = Spider-Man Chronicle Celebrating 50 Years of Web-Slinging|publisher = Dorling Kindersley|year = 2012|page = 36|isbn = 978-0756692360|quote= Now it was time for [John Romita, Sr.] to introduce a new Spidey villain with the help of [Stan] Lee. Out of their pooled creative energies Rhino was born, a monstrous behemoth trapped in a durable rhinoceros suit.}} He volunteers to participate in an experiment that bonds a super-strong polymer to his skin, as well as augmenting his strength and speed. The character returned in The Incredible Hulk (vol. 2) #104 (June 1968), and although he apparently died at the end of the story, he was revived in The Incredible Hulk (vol. 2) #124 (Feb. 1970), becoming a perennial opponent of both Spider-Man and the Hulk.

The character achieved significant exposure in the 1980s and 1990s, appearing in both a solo capacity and as a villain for hire in over 12 titles. Significant appearances included starring in the limited series Deadly Foes of Spider-Man #1–4 (May–Aug. 1991); the "Flowers for Rhino" storyline in Spider-Man's Tangled Web #5–6 (Oct.–Nov. 2001), which is told from the character's perspective; and Punisher War Journal (vol. 2) #13–15 (Jan.–March 2008), in which Rhino begins to rethink his lifestyle. He has also been a member of multiple supervillain teams, including the Emissaries of Evil, the Sinister Syndicate, and the Sinister Six.

Fictional character biography

= Origin and early villainy =

Aleksei Sytsevich is a low-ranking member of the Russian mafia who willingly undergoes a series of chemical and radiation treatments meant to give him an artificial skin covering that grants superhuman strength. After successfully completing the treatment, Sytsevich rebels against the Eastern Bloc agents who gave him these powers and sought to use him as a weapon, destroying their laboratory. He is subsequently hired to kidnap Colonel John Jameson and obtain the extraterrestrial spores to which Jameson is exposed during a space mission, but Sytsevich is defeated by the superhero Spider-Man and taken to prison.The Amazing Spider-Man #41–43 (Oct. – Dec. 1966). Marvel Comics.

After serving his sentence, the Rhino is approached by the same scientists for more augmentation. This time, they use the same gamma radiation that granted the Hulk his abilities to further increase the Rhino's strength. They also equip him with a more durable, acid-proof suit that further increases his abilities. As repayment, the Rhino agrees to find and kidnap Bruce Banner, the Hulk's human alter ego, for his knowledge of gamma radiation. Despite the Rhino's training and equipment, he is easily defeated by the Hulk, who places him in a coma.The Incredible Hulk (vol. 2) #104 (June 1968). Marvel Comics.

Months later, the Rhino is revived by the Leader, who plans to interrupt Banner's wedding to Betty Ross. The Leader intends to transform Banner into the Hulk, and wants to be protected by the Rhino from the ensuing rampage. At the wedding, the Rhino betrays the Leader and attacks Banner the moment he transforms.The Incredible Hulk (vol. 2) #124 (Feb. 1970). Marvel Comics. In the resulting chaos, the Rhino is once again comatose, and the Leader briefly takes mental control of Sytsevich's body to combat the Hulk.The Incredible Hulk (vol. 2) #157–159 (Nov. 1972 – Jan. 1973). Marvel Comics. The Leader abandons the Rhino and the Hulk on an alien world, and returns home in a rocket, which crashes on arrival.

The Rhino's first collaboration with other villains occurs when he and the Abomination activate a gamma bomb at the Hulkbuster base in an attempt to destroy the Hulk. Although this attempt fails, Egghead recruits the Rhino for his supervillain team, the Emissaries of Evil, where he is paired with Solarr in search of a rare jewel.{{cite book |last=Rovin |first=Jeff |title=The Encyclopedia of Super-Villains |date=1987 |publisher=Facts on File |isbn=0-8160-1356-X |location=New York |page=299 |authorlink=Jeff Rovin}}[https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofsu0000rovi_h5r9/page/298/mode/2up] Rhino and Solarr are defeated by the Defenders, Doctor Strange,Defenders #42–43 (Dec. 1976 – Jan. 1977). Marvel Comics. and Doc Samson.The Incredible Hulk (vol. 2) #218 (Dec. 1977). Marvel Comics.

Samson takes the Rhino to Project P.E.G.A.S.U.S., where he is part of a failed prison break involving Moonstone, Blackout, and Electro.Avengers #236–237 (Oct. – Nov. 1983). Marvel Comics. While being transferred to another facility, the Miracle Man attempts to free the Rhino, who wants to stay in P.E.G.A.S.U.S. for medical treatment. The rocket crash permanently affixed the Rhino's costume to his body, and he wants it separated. He and the Thing successfully stop Miracle Man. The Rhino is then taken to a medical facility within P.E.G.A.S.U.S.Thing #24 (June 1985). Marvel Comics.

When the treatments fail to return the Rhino to normal, he escapes P.E.G.A.S.U.S. and joins the Sinister Syndicate, fighting Spider-Man on multiple occasions.Amazing Spider-Man #280–281 (Sep. – Oct. 1986). Marvel Comics. After the team falls apart, the Rhino is hired by the Kingpin under the belief that he can raise the money for more surgery. When he hears the Kingpin tell a group of scientists not to remove the Rhino suit, Sytsevich kidnaps one of their children until they complete the procedure. Sytsevich then requests a removable suit from Justin Hammer, allowing him to continue his life of crime.Deadly Foes of Spider-Man #4 (Aug. 1991). Marvel Comics.

Hulk, in the bandaged disguise of "Bob Danner", plays baseball for the Florida Pistols when they compete against the Miami Emperors. One player on the Miami Emperors turns out to be Rhino under the alias of "Alex O'Hirn". A fight soon happens between both teams where the baseball players leave the field when they find out how strong "Bob Danner" and "Alex O'Hirn" are.Incredible Hulk #435 (November 1995). Marvel Comics.

Rhino is among the villains who accompany Klaw in his invasion of Wakanda. It takes the Wakandan Air Force to subdue Rhino.Black Panther Vol. 4 #3-6. Marvel Comics.

=''Civil War'' and aftermath=

When the Rhino accidentally kills a security guard during a bank robbery, he is humiliated by the Punisher, and captured by Alyosha Kravinoff, the son of Kraven the Hunter. The Punisher rescues the Rhino from Kravinoff's superhuman zoo, and he is convinced to make amends. The Rhino sends a letter and money to the security guard's widow,Punisher War Journal (vol. 2) #13–15 (Jan. – Mar. 2008). Marvel Comics. and aids the Punisher on a case.Punisher War Journal (vol. 2) #23 (Nov. 2008). Marvel Comics. Later, the Rhino persuades the Punisher not to kill Michael Watts, the third Stilt-Man.Punisher War Journal (vol. 2) #26. Marvel Comics.

During The Gauntlet storyline, the Rhino gives up his life of crime, surrendering himself to the police. S.H.I.E.L.D. removes his Rhino suit and sentences him to 25 years on Ryker's Island. He is released early on good behavior. Upon release, he meets Doctor Tramma in a restaurant who wants to reinvent the Rhino. Sytsevich declines upon developing a crush on the fired waitress Oksana and Tramma creates a new Rhino. At Spider-Man's persuasion, Sytsevich refuses to fight the new Rhino.Amazing Spider-Man #617 (March 2010). Marvel Comics. That promise is broken when Sytsevich's wife Oksana is killed, and a grief-stricken Sytsevich kills the new Rhino.The Amazing Spider-Man #625 (March 2010). Marvel Comics.

Doctor Octopus recruits the Rhino for his iteration of the Sinister Six.The Amazing Spider-Man #648. Marvel Comics. During the Ends of the Earth storyline, the Rhino tells Spider-Man that the loss of Oksana has changed him, and he is prepared to die. When Octopus self-destructs his own lair, the Rhino pins Silver Sable to the floor of a flooding corridor, knowing that Spider-Man will blame himself for her death.The Amazing Spider-Man #687. Marvel Comics. He is presumed drowned, and while in Octopus' dying body, Spider-Man meets Oksana and the Rhino in the afterlife.Slott, Dan (w). The Amazing Spider-Man #700. Marvel Comics.

= ''All-New, All-Different Marvel'' =

As part of the lead-up to the Dead No More: The Clone Conspiracy storyline, the Rhino resurfaces, having survived his apparent demise. The Jackal finds Sytsevich in hiding in Tahuexco, Guatemala, where he persuades the Rhino to do his bidding with the promise of a revived Oksana.The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 4) #2. Marvel Comics. When Doctor Octopus activates a virus in all of the Jackal's clones that causes them to rapidly decay, Oksana turns to dust, and the Rhino goes on a grief-stricken rampage.The Clone Conspiracy #4-5. Marvel Comics. Spider-Man calms him by convincing him to move forward for Oksana's sake, and the two agree to see each other once in a while to help the other with their pain.Clone Conspiracy: Omega #1. Marvel Comics.

In a prelude to the "Hunted" storyline, the Rhino is among the animal-themed characters captured by the Taskmaster and the Black Ant on behalf of Kraven the Hunter. He is among those who Arcade publicly reveals as the Savage Six.Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5) #16. Marvel Comics.

During the "King in Black" storyline, Rhino is among the villains recruited by Mayor Wilson Fisk to be part of his Thunderbolts at the time of Knull's invasion. Following the deaths of Ampere and Snakehead, Taskmaster could not bring himself to prevent Rhino from walking away.King in Black: Thunderbolts #1. Marvel Comics.

During the "Sinister War" storyline, Rhino accompanies the Savage Six into attacking the premiere of a movie in which Mysterio is involved. This leads up to the Savage Six also fighting the Sinister Six.Sinister War #1. Marvel Comics.

During the "Devil's Reign" storyline, Rhino appears as a member of Mayor Wilson Fisk's latest incarnation of the Thunderbolts when Mayor Fisk passes a law that forbids superhero activities. He assists Agony, Electro II, and U.S. Agent in taking down Moon Knight.Devil's Reign #1. Marvel Comics. In truth, Rhino did not sign up to dispose underage superheroes after learning the Kamala's Law incidents in Outlawed and its conclusion in Killer App, so he secretly helps the Champions by giving them the Thunderbolts badge due to Fisk's patrol system becoming even tighter with Doctor Octopus' Octobots and many innocent people being unsaved.Devil's Reign #2 - 4. Marvel Comics. It was because of Rhino declaring himself out of the Thunderbolts because of this reason that caused Mayor Fisk to bring in Abomination as a replacement.Devil's Reign #5. Marvel Comics.Devil's Reign: Villains for Hire #3. Marvel Comics.

Orchis later subjects Rhino to the same mind-control device that they used on Nightcrawler. He goes on a rampage before fighting Nightcrawler's Spinnenmann appearance. Despite interference from Silver Sable and the Wild Pack, Spinnenmann defeats Rhino.Uncanny Spider-Man #2. Marvel Comics.

Now sporting a costume that has a more rhinoceros-shaped head, Rhino goes on a rampage and fights Spider-Man. He suddenly collapses from a heart attack causing Spider-Man to do CPR. The incident made the news as Roderick Kingsley is informed that Rhino is incarcerated at Ravencroft. Spider-Man later visited Rhino's apartment and started hallucinating where he saw different villains. When Spider-Man later visits Rhino at Ravencroft, he finds Itsy Bitsy there. Spider-Man was able to save Rhino from Itsy Bitsy.Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 7 #1. Marvel Comics.

Powers and abilities

A series of mutagenic chemical and radiation treatments provide the Rhino with superhuman strength, stamina, durability, and speed, all which were further augmented by gamma rays. His incredible speed allows him to run at high velocities, especially over short distances. Sytsevich frequently "charges" his opponents in this manner, enabling him to cause great harm to most enemies in the surrounding area. He is, however, notorious for his lack of agility and slow reaction time, which makes it difficult for him to change direction when running at high speeds. As such, his fighting style is focused more on melee attacks.Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z Vol 1 #9 (July 2009). Marvel Comics.

=Rhino suit=

Sytsevich possesses a thick polymer suit that resembles the physique of a rhinoceros, including two horns, and covers everything but his face. The suit is resistant to damage and extreme temperatures and these horns are capable of penetrating two-inch plate steel. His first, cruder suit was originally bonded to his skin during a rocket crash and he went through several attempts to remove it.

After the first suit's destruction, Justin Hammer created a second, removable iteration with improved strength and durability.

Other characters named Rhino

=Doctor Tramma's Rhino=

When Aleksei Sytsevich declines Doctor Tramma's offer to return to the Rhino role, Tramma finds another subject and equips him with a high-tech suit that was supposed to be given to Sytsevich. The second Rhino comes after Sytsevich, feeling that he had to destroy the original Rhino if he was going to ascend. Spider-Man defeats the second Rhino, who then escapes.

While lifting a makeshift dumbbell made out of a pole and two trucks, the second Rhino is called up by a mysterious person telling him where he can find Sytsevich. Rhino attacks Aleksei at one of J. Jonah Jameson's press meetings. Aleksei lies to the second Rhino, agreeing to fight him in his Rhino suit, but instead goes into hiding with his wife Oksana. Before they arrive at their safehouse, however, the second Rhino attacks again, and Oksana dies as a result. Aleksei dons his old Rhino suit, which is strong enough to destroy the new Rhino's, and kills the unnamed wearer.

=Ryan O'Smith=

A man named Ryan O'Smith was experimented on by an unnamed mad scientist where the experiment gave him flight and wanted to be a superhero. When he wanted to be a heroic Rhino after meeting Spider-Man, he would be targeted by the original Rhino which led to Ryan and Spider-Man defeating Rhino.Amazing Fantasy #1000. Marvel Comics.

Reception

  • In 2020, CBR.com ranked Rhino 2nd in their "10 Most Powerful Members of the Sinister Syndicate" list.{{Cite web |last=Allan |first=Scoot |date=2020-07-13 |title=10 Most Powerful Members of the Sinister Syndicate, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/sister-syndicate-most-powerful-ranked/ |access-date=2022-11-07 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}
  • In 2022, Screen Rant ranked Rhino 8th in their "10 Most Powerful Silk Villains In Marvel Comics" list.{{Cite web |last=Harn |first=Darby |date=2022-11-30 |title=10 Most Powerful Silk Villains In Marvel Comics |url=https://screenrant.com/silk-most-powerful-silk-villains-marvel-comics/ |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US}}

Other versions

=''Age of Apocalypse''=

An alternate universe variant of the Rhino from Earth-295 appears in Age of Apocalypse. This version is a rhinoceros-like Inhuman.{{Cite comic |Cowriters=Scott Lobdell and Ralph Macchio |Penciller=Joe Bennett |Inker=Joe Pimentel |Colorist=Gloria Vasquez and Digital Chameleon |Letterer=Richard Starkings and Comicraft |Editor=Mark Powers and Jason Liebig |Title=Tales from the Age of Apocalypse |Volume=1 |Issue=1 |Date=December 1996 |Publisher=Marvel Comics}}

=''Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows''=

An alternate universe variant of the Rhino from Earth-18119 appears in Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows. This version is an enforcer for Regent.Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #1. Marvel Comics.Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #4. Marvel Comics.

=Earth-Charnel=

An alternate universe variant of the Rhino from Earth-9939 appears in Death's Head II #4. This version is a member of the Avengers.{{Cite comic |Writer=Dan Abnett |Penciller=Liam Sharp |Coinkers=Andy Lanning and Liam Sharp |Letterer=Peri Godbold |Editor=John Freeman |Title=Death's Head II |Volume=1 |Issue=4 |Date=June 1992 |Publisher=Marvel Comics}}

=''House of M''=

An alternate universe variant of the Rhino from Earth-58163 appears in House of M.Spider-Man: House of M #1-3. Marvel Comics.

=''JLA/Avengers''=

The Rhino appears in JLA/Avengers as a brainwashed minion of Krona.{{Cite comic |Writer=Kurt Busiek |Penciller=George Perez |Inker=George Perez |Colorist=Tom Smith |Letterer=Richard Starkings |Editor=Tom Brevoort, Mike Carlin, Dan Raspler, Stephen Wacker, Andy Schmidt, and Mark Sumerak |Title=JLA/Avengers |Volume=1 |Issue=3 |Date=December 2003 |Publisher=Marvel Comics}}

=''Marvel Zombies''=

A zombified alternate universe variant of the Rhino from Earth-2149 appears in Marvel Zombies.Marvel Zombies #3. Marvel Comics.

=MC2=

An alternate universe variant of the Rhino from Earth-982 appears in Mr. and Mrs. Spider-Man.Mr. and Mrs. Spider-Man #1. Marvel Comics.

=''Spider-Verse''=

An alternate universe variant of the Rhino from Earth-001 appears in Spider-Verse as a member of Verna's Hounds.Spider-Verse Team-Up #2. Marvel Comics.{{Cite comic|writer = Dan Slott|penciller = Giuseppe Camuncoli|inker = Cam Smith|story = Spider-Verse Part Four: Anywhere But Here|title = The Amazing Spider-Man|volume = 3|issue = #12|date = January 7, 2015|publisher = Marvel Comics|location = United States}}

=Marvel Mangaverse=

An alternate universe variant of the Rhino from Earth-2301 appears in Marvel Mangaverse. This version is a member of the Kishi Kuri clan.Marvel Mangaverse Spider-Man #1. Marvel Comics.

=Spider-Gwen=

An alternate universe variant of Aleksei Sytsevich from Earth-65 appears in Spider-Gwen. This version is a mercenary.Spider-Gwen #1. Marvel Comics. Marvel Comics.

=Old Man Logan=

An alternate universe variant of the Rhino from Earth-807128 appears in Old Man Logan.Extraordinary X-Men #18. Marvel Comics.

=Ultimate Marvel=

An alternate universe variant of the Rhino from Earth-1610 appears in the Ultimate Marvel imprint. This version is Alex O'Hirn, a scientist who uses a suit of armor called the R.H.I.N.O. (Robotism Heuristic Intelligence Navigable Operative), which he stole from the United States military.Ultimate Spider-Man #28. Marvel ComicsUltimate Comics: Spider-Man (vol. 2) #14. Marvel Comics.

In other media

=Television=

  • The Rhino appears in Spider-Man (1967), voiced by Ed McNamara.{{cite web |title=Rhino Voices (Spider-Man) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Spider-Man/Rhino/ |access-date=November 12, 2020 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
  • The Rhino appears in Spider-Man: The Animated Series, voiced by Don Stark. This version works for the Kingpin as a member of his Insidious Six.
  • The Alex O'Hirn incarnation of the Rhino appears in The Spectacular Spider-Man, voiced by Clancy Brown. This version was originally a thug working under Tombstone and as Flint Marko's partner in crime who was used as a guinea pig in Norman Osborn's illegal experiments and infused with Dr. Otto Octavius' titanium resin armor. Christening himself the Rhino, O'Hirn's armor makes him physically powerful, but it obstructs his pores, forcing him to periodically re-hydrate. Following his first fight with Spider-Man, the Rhino goes on to join two incarnations of the Sinister Six before he is eventually captured.
  • The Alex O'Hirn incarnation of the Rhino appears in Ultimate Spider-Man (2012), voiced by Max Mittelman and Daryl Sabara respectively. This version is a teenager and student of Midtown High School whose powers are derived from a serum created by Doctor Octopus that allows him to transform into an anthropomorphic rhinoceros. He later joins the Sinister Six until Spider-Man eventually persuades him to join the S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy and use his powers for good.
  • The Aleksei Sytsevich incarnation of the Rhino appears in Spider-Man (2017), voiced primarily by Matthew Mercer, and briefly voiced by Ben Pronsky in the episode "Dead Man's Party".{{cite tweet|number=904006052328333312|user=KevinShinick|title=TODAY! It's an ALL NEW #SPIDERMAN w/...|date=September 2, 2017}} This version is a student at Horizon High who is secretly injected with rhino serum by Raymond Warren. Additionally, while in his Rhino form, Sytsevich has poor eyesight like an actual rhinoceros.
  • The Rhino appears in Spidey and His Amazing Friends,{{cite magazine|last=Holub|first=Christian|title=Patrick Stump breaks down his theme song for new cartoon Spidey and His Amazing Friends|url=https://ew.com/tv/patrick-stump-marvels-spidey-and-his-amazing-friends-theme-song/|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=June 7, 2021}} voiced by Justin Shenkarow.{{cite web|title=Spidey and his Amazing Friends launches tonight on Disney Jr! I have the great pleasure of playing Rhino on this fabulous Marvel show! It's absolutely incredible, please watch it and share it with your friends! 7:25pm PST tonight on Disney Jr. - #spideyandhisamazingfriends #disneyjr #animation #justinshenkarow #falloutboy #marvel|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CQY657opOnP/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/justinshenkarow/2601087852546943439_2601087848990124794 |archive-date=2021-12-23 |url-access=subscription|publisher=justinshenkarow|via=Instagram|date=June 21, 2021}}{{cbignore}}

=Film=

  • The Aleksei Sytsevich incarnation of the Rhino appears in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), portrayed by Paul Giamatti.{{cite web|last= Abramovitch |first= Seth|title=SXSW: Marc Webb 'Embraced the Spectacular' for 'Spider-Man 2'|url=http://hollywoodreporter.com/news/sxsw-marc-webb-embraced-spectacular-687006| work= The Hollywood Reporter|date= March 8, 2014|access-date = March 8, 2014}}{{cite web| last= Nealey| first= Joshua |date= February 5, 2013| url= http://www.hypable.com/2013/02/05/the-amazing-spider-man-2-synopsis-revealed-paul-giamatti-and-colm-feore-join-cast/ |title= 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' synopsis revealed, Paul Giamatti and Colm Feore officially join cast| work= Hypable.com}} This version is a dim-witted and boastful member of the Russian mafia. After being foiled by Spider-Man while attempting to steal Oscorp plutonium and being incarcerated, Gustav Fiers grants Sytsevich a rhinoceros-themed mecha armed with forearm-mounted heavy machine guns and shoulder-mounted missile launchers. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, visual effects supervisor Jerome Chen stated that the armor was created from modified 1980s Soviet-era military gear.{{Cite magazine |last=Labrecque |first=Jeff |date=May 8, 2014 |title='Spider-Man 2': How did they create Rhino and destroy Times Square? {{!}} Inside Movies {{!}} EW.com |url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/05/08/amazing-spider-man-2-fx/ |access-date=October 26, 2023 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140509020351/http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/05/08/amazing-spider-man-2-fx/ |archive-date=May 9, 2014 }}
  • Giamatti confirmed that the Rhino was planned to return in a third The Amazing Spider-Man film before the franchise was cancelled.{{cite web| last= Weintraub| first= Steve| date= October 2, 2013| url= http://collider.com/paul-giamatti-parkland-spider-man-2-interview/ |title= Paul Giamatti Talks PARKLAND, DOWNTON ABBEY, THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 and 3, the Sinister Six, and More| website= Collider.com}}
  • Two alternate universe-displaced incarnations of the Rhino make non-speaking cameo appearances in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse as prisoners of the Spider-Society.{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Spider-Man-Across-The-Spider-Verse-Read-The-Screenplay.pdf|title=Across the Spider-Verse Screenplay|website=Deadline |date= |access-date=}}
  • The Aleksei Sytsevich incarnation of the Rhino appears in Kraven the Hunter (2024), portrayed by Alessandro Nivola.{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kraven-the-hunter-aaron-taylor-johnson-1235401098/ |title=Aaron Taylor-Johnson Brings Bloody, R-Rated 'Kraven the Hunter' Footage to CinemaCon |website=The Hollywood Reporter |date=24 April 2023 |access-date=24 April 2023}} This version is a Russian mercenary and former associate of Nikolai Kravinoff who gains the ability to transform into a rhino/human hybrid and controls the involuntary transformation by injecting himself with doses of an experimental serum.

=Video games=

  • The Rhino appears in Spider-Man (2000), voiced by Dee Bradley Baker.
  • The Rhino appears as a boss in Spider-Man 2 (2004), voiced by John DiMaggio.
  • The Alex O'Hirn incarnation of the R.H.I.N.O. appears as a boss in Ultimate Spider-Man (2005), voiced by Bob Glouberman.{{cite web | url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/ultimate-spider-man/Walkthrough_part_3 | title=Walkthrough part 3 - Ultimate Spider-Man Guide | date=March 28, 2012 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=4834 | title=Bob GLOUBERMAN - Anime News Network }}
  • The Rhino appears as a mini-boss in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, voiced by Peter Lurie.{{citation needed|date=June 2016}} This version is a member of Doctor Doom's Masters of Evil.
  • The Rhino appears as a boss in Spider-Man 3, voiced by Steve Blum. This version has a condition that causes his skin to resemble an actual rhinoceros and wears a helmet resembling that of his traditional costume. {{citation needed|date=June 2023}}
  • The Rhino appears as a boss and playable character in Spider-Man: Friend or Foe, voiced again by John DiMaggio.
  • The Rhino appears as an assist character in Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, voiced by Fred Tatasciore. Additionally, he appears as a boss in the PS2 and PSP versions.
  • The Rhino appears in the Nintendo DS version of Spider-Man: Edge of Time, voiced again by Fred Tatasciore. This version takes Anti-Venom's place as the one who is inadvertently fused with Alchemax scientist Walker Sloan and Doctor Octopus to become the monstrous Atrocity (also voiced by Tatasciore).
  • The Aleksei Sytsevich incarnation of the Rhino appears as a boss in The Amazing Spider-Man, voiced again by Fred Tatasciore.Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/J-7qN9cohSU Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20120224023858/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7qN9cohSU&gl=US&hl=en Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web| via= YouTube| url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7qN9cohSU&feature=g-all-u&context=G221c7d5FAAAAAAAAAAA |title= The Amazing Spider-Man - Rhino Reveal Trailer| publisher= IGN| date= February 23, 2012| access-date= December 27, 2017}}{{cbignore}} This version is a genetic hybrid of Sytsevich and a rhinoceros created by a corrupt Oscorp scientist using gene-splicing technology with the intention of selling it to a Russian crime syndicate as a living weapon.{{cite web| last= Webb| first= Charles| date= February 24, 2012| url= http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2012/02/24/the-rhino-crashes-into-activisions-upcoming-the-amazing-spider-man/| title= The Rhino Crashes Into Activision's Upcoming 'The Amazing Spider-Man'| website= MTV.com| url-status= dead| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120917021925/http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2012/02/24/the-rhino-crashes-into-activisions-upcoming-the-amazing-spider-man/| archive-date= September 17, 2012}} Additionally, the Rhino appears as a playable character in the Rhino Challenge DLC pack.{{cite web | url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/the-amazing-spider-man-game/Rhino | title=Rhino - the Amazing Spider-Man Guide | date=February 15, 2012 }}
  • The Rhino appears as a playable character in Lego Marvel Super Heroes, voiced by Robin Atkin Downes.{{cite web| last= Miller| first= Greg |date= July 20, 2013| url= http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/07/20/lego-marvel-super-heroes-characters-and-cast-revealed |title= LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Characters and Cast Revealed| publisher= IGN}}
  • The Aleksei Sytsevich incarnation of the Rhino appears as a boss in the mobile version of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 film tie-in game, voiced again by Robin Atkin Downes. This version is initially a small-time criminal before donning rhinoceros-themed armor. Additionally, the Rhino armor from the film also appears as an Easter egg in the other versions of the game.
  • The Rhino appears in Marvel Strike Force as a member of the Sinister Six.{{citation needed|date=March 2023}}
  • The Aleksei Sytsevich incarnation of the Rhino appears in Insomniac's Spider-Man series, voiced once again by Fred Tatasciore. This version is a former enforcer for the Russian Mob clad in an experimental and irremovable rhinoceros-themed combat suit that increases his strength. Within the games' continuity, Spider-Man has been a superhero for eight years and is well-familiar with the Rhino, having fought him several times in the past.
  • The Rhino first appears as a boss in Spider-Man (2018).{{cite magazine|title=Spider-Man E3 Gameplay Footage Reveals Electro, Rhino, Scorpion, And Vulture|magazine=Game Informer|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/e3-2018/2018/06/11/spider-man-e3-gameplay-footage-reveals-electro-rhino-scorpion-and-vulture|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613084656/https://www.gameinformer.com/e3-2018/2018/06/11/spider-man-e3-gameplay-footage-reveals-electro-rhino-scorpion-and-vulture|url-status=live|archive-date=June 13, 2018|access-date=June 11, 2018}} He is initially imprisoned in the Raft before Doctor Octopus breaks him out and recruits him into his Sinister Six in exchange for the latter removing his armor. After defeating Spider-Man, the Sinister Six split up to attack various Oscorp properties, with the Rhino being sent to attack the company's welfare centers. He is later joined in this endeavor by the Scorpion and reluctantly works with him until they are both defeated by Spider-Man and returned to police custody.
  • The Rhino returns as a boss in Spider-Man: Miles Morales.{{Cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/spider-man-miles-morales-beat-rhino-boss-fight/|title = Spider-Man: Miles Morales - How to Beat Rhino (The 2nd Time)|website = Screen Rant|date = November 12, 2020}} Following a failed escape attempt amidst a prison transfer to the Raft, he is defeated by the new Spider-Man and ends up in Roxxon's custody. After receiving new armor that is more resistant to Spider-Man's bio-electric abilities, the company recruits him to capture Spider-Man and the Tinkerer, only to be defeated by the pair and severely wounded by the latter.

=Miscellaneous=

  • The Rhino appears in Spider-Man: The Darkest Hours, by Jim Butcher. After being forced to ally with Spider-Man against Morlun's family, the two foes gain a deeper respect for one another.
  • The Rhino appears in Marvel Universe Live! as a member of the Sinister Six.[http://marvel.com/news/story/21561/character_reveals_for_marvel_universe_live "Character Reveals for Marvel Universe LIVE!"] Marvel Comics. November 25, 2013.

=Merchandise=

  • The Rhino received several action figures in Toy Biz's Spider-Man: The Animated Series tie-in line, Spider-Man Classics line, and Marvel Legends series. The Spider-Man Classics figure was later repainted and reissued by Hasbro.
  • The Rhino received a mini-bust from Art Asylum as part of their Rogues Gallery collection.
  • The Rhino received a bust and statue from Bowen Designs.
  • The Rhino received a comiquette statue from Sideshow Collectibles.

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