Matchup · Spider-Man rogue
Spider-Man vs. Rhino
Aleksei Sytsevich, one of Spider-Man's own rogues. In this site's ratings, the classic Peter Parker Spider-Man wins 70% of their one-on-one fights, so Spider-Man is the favorite.
The verdict: Spider-Man has the edge
Fight rules: both fighters at their peak, no preparation, no allies, only their own powers and personal gear. A win is a knockout, a restraint they can't escape, or a forced surrender. The percentages are fan estimates, not official information.
Spider-Man's edge
Faster and smarter. Rhino charges in straight lines and can be tricked into walls.
Rhino's edge
Huge strength, an armored suit bonded to his skin, and a charge that flattens trucks. One hit hurts.
Odds for every Spider-Man
Each version of Spider-Man's chance of beating Rhino. The best placed, Cosmic Spider-Man, wins 92% of the time; the worst placed, Spider-Ham, wins 63%. The last column says what moves each version away from classic Peter's 70%.
| Spider-Man | Spidey wins | Bar | Outcome | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Parker Earth-616 comics | 70% | Favored | The baseline Spider-Man | |
| Miles Morales Earth-616 comics | 70% | Favored | Overall −3 for this version; +3: Venom strike: one clean jolt can stun or paralyze a living opponent. | |
| Ben Reilly Earth-616 comics | 68% | Favored | Overall −2 for this version | |
| Superior Spider-Man Earth-616 comics | 75% | Favored | Overall +2 for this version; +4: Otto reverse-engineers tech-based opponents faster than anyone alive. | |
| Black-suit Peter Earth-616 comics | 76% | Favored | Overall +5 for this version; +2: The symbiote's stamina keeps him going in long fights against very tough opponents. | |
| Iron Spider Peter Earth-616 comics | 72% | Favored | Overall +3 for this version | |
| Cosmic Spider-Man Earth-616 comics | 92% | Favored | Overall +40 for this version | |
| Spider-Woman Earth-616 comics | 71% | Favored | Overall −3 for this version; +4: Venom blasts stun or knock out living opponents. | |
| Silk Earth-616 comics | 69% | Favored | Overall −1 for this version | |
| Ultimate Peter Alternate comics | 67% | Favored | Overall −3 for this version | |
| Ultimate Peter (2024) Alternate comics | 67% | Favored | Overall −4 for this version | |
| Spider-Gwen Alternate comics | 67% | Favored | Overall −3 for this version | |
| Spider-Man 2099 Alternate comics | 70% | Favored | The baseline Spider-Man | |
| Spider-Man Noir Alternate comics | 68% | Favored | Overall −2 for this version | |
| Spider-Ham Alternate comics | 63% | Favored | Overall −8 for this version | |
| Spider-Punk Alternate comics | 71% | Favored | Overall −1 for this version; +2: Sonic blasts stagger living opponents. | |
| Maguire's Peter Film | 68% | Favored | Overall −4 for this version; +2: Train-stopping strength and stamina keep him standing against heavy hitters. | |
| Garfield's Peter Film | 67% | Favored | Overall −4 for this version | |
| Holland's Peter Film | 68% | Favored | Overall −2 for this version | |
| Spider-Verse Miles Film | 68% | Favored | Overall −5 for this version; +3: Venom strike can stun a living opponent. | |
| Spider-Verse Gwen Film | 66% | Favored | Overall −5 for this version | |
| Peter B. Parker Film | 67% | Favored | Overall −5 for this version; +2: Twenty-two years against these villains. | |
| 1994 animated Peter TV and animation | 69% | Favored | Overall −3 for this version; +2: He has fought nearly every one of these villains. | |
| Spectacular Peter TV and animation | 67% | Favored | Overall −5 for this version; +2: His tactical style shines against brawlers who don't think ahead. | |
| Insomniac Peter Video games | 75% | Favored | Overall +1 for this version; +3: An engineer with an arsenal built to short out and dismantle tech.; +2: He has beaten his own world's version of this villain. | |
| Insomniac Miles Video games | 79% | Favored | Overall +1 for this version; +4: His venom blasts hit far harder than the comic version's.; +4: Bio-electric venom fries electronics, shields and drones.; +3: He has beaten his own world's version of this villain. |
Tale of the tape
Eight stats on a 1-to-10 scale, classic Spider-Man against Rhino. How the stat scales work.
Rhino's power set
- Rhino hide8/10
Armor bonded to his body that shrugs off most attacks.
- Strength8/10
Strong enough to toss cars and smash through walls.
- Charge9/10
Builds into an almost unstoppable charge.
- Horn7/10
A horn that can pierce steel.
Official handbook power grid
| Category | Rating (1 to 7) |
|---|---|
| Intelligence | 2 |
| Strength 5 (6 | suited) |
| Speed | 3 |
| Durability 5 (6 | suited) |
| Energy projection | 1 |
| Fighting skills | 2 |
Who is Rhino?
Aleksei Sytsevich was a Russian mob enforcer who volunteered for an experiment that bonded a thick, rhinoceros-like armored hide to his body. As the Rhino, he has tremendous strength and durability, and his charge can knock down walls. He debuted in Amazing Spider-Man #41 (1966). He has tried more than once to go straight for the sake of his wife, Oksana, and her death drove him back to crime.
First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #41 (1966)
Affiliations
- Sinister Six
- Charged into battle with several lineups.
- Sinister Syndicate
- Founding member of the mercenary team.
- Russian mob
- Started out as an enforcer.
Spider-Man vs. Rhino in the comics
The key comics in their history. Of the fights listed here, Spider-Man came out ahead in 1 and Rhino in 0.
| Year | Comic | What happened | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Amazing Spider-Man #41 | First appearance: a thug in a super-strong armored suit, hired to kidnap astronaut John Jameson. Spider-Man stops him. | Spider-Man |
Rhino on screen
- The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)Paul Giamatti
- Kraven the Hunter (2024)Alessandro Nivola
More in the Spider-Man movie guide.
More matchups
- Green GoblinSpider-Man rogueSpider-Man 60%
- HobgoblinSpider-Man rogueSpider-Man 65%
- VenomSpider-Man rogueSpider-Man 40%
- CarnageSpider-Man rogueSpider-Man 30%
- KingpinSpider-Man rogueSpider-Man 80%
- LizardSpider-Man rogueSpider-Man 60%
- ScorpionSpider-Man rogueSpider-Man 70%
- ShockerSpider-Man rogueSpider-Man 85%
Further reading
- Every Spider-Man movie in order, and the villains in eachMovie guide
- The toughest opponents Spider-Man has ever faced, rankedPower rankings
- Where to start with Spider-Man: the essential comics, in orderReading guide
Looking for pictures? See official art on the Marvel Database, a fan wiki. This site does not host Marvel artwork.