What is Shocker (character)?
[[File:Electro and the Shocker.jpg|thumb|Cosplay of Shocker (right).]] {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2024}} The '''Shocker''' ('''Herman Schultz''') is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by [[Marvel Comics]]. The character was created by [[Stan Lee]] and [[John Romita, Sr.|John Romita Sr.]], and debuted in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #46 in March 1967. He is mainly an antagonist in the ''[[Spider-Man]]'' comic book series. == Publication history == He was created by [[Stan Lee]] and [[John Romita, Sr.|John Romita Sr.]], and debuted in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #46 in March 1967. == Fictional character biography == Schultz was originally a self-taught engineer and renowned safe cracker who invented a pair of gauntlets capable of producing powerful vibrational [[Shock wave|shock waves]]. He incorporated these gauntlets into a protective battlesuit and became a mercenary for hire. As the Shocker, Schultz quickly rose in [[New York City]]'s criminal underworld and has been employed by various crime lords, which has often put him into conflict with Spider-Man. One notable trait that differentiates the Shocker from most other Spider-Man villains is his pursuit of wealth and a comfortable life rather than revenge or chaos. As a result, he has sometimes put aside his differences with Spider-Man and has helped him or other heroes when it was in his best interest. He is a member of the supervillain group, the [[Sinister Six]]. == In other media == The character has been adapted from the comics into various forms of media, having been voiced by [[Jim Cummings]] in ''[[Spider-Man: The Animated Series]]'', [[Jeff Bennett]] in ''[[The Spectacular Spider-Man]]'', and [[David Mitchell|David B. Mitchell]] in the video game ''[[Spider-Man]]''. Two iterations of the character were featured in the 2017 [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] movie ''[[Spider-Man: Homecoming]]'', with Herman Schultz portrayed by [[Bokeem Woodbine]] and '''[[Montana (character)|Jackson Price]]''' portrayed by [[Logan Marshall-G