An Amazing Spider-Man concept artist has taken to Instagram to share a new look at Doctor Curt Connors, also known as the lizard. Curt Connors was the primary villain in Sony’s first Amazing Spider-Man film; a biologist working with Peter Parker to combine human and animal traits to generate new treatments for things, including Connors amputated arm. The scientist turned supervillain was motivated by a desire to regain the use of his limb, his efforts failing and turning him into a hideous creature.

Amazing Spider-Man saw the first appearance of Curt Connors as the Lizard. The character was originally introduced in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy. Connors appeared physically in Spider-Man 2 and 3, played by Dylan Baker (Hunters). While the character never became the Lizard in the franchise, Connors maintained several hallmarks of the character. Connors traditionally cares a great deal for Peter Parker, is tortured by his transformation and is ultimately captured and forced to face the results of his scientific hubris.

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This new concept art from artist Jerad S Marantz offers a terrifying look at Connors’ hubris. The concept artist took to Instagram to share a look at the first pass of the Lizard. Connors’ alter-ego is far more snake-like than a bulkier version of the creature that was seen in the film. In Amazing Spider-Man, Connors comes to see his transformation as physical perfection, which gives the first pass at the Lizard’s appearance an added edge of terror. You can check out the concept art below.

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Amazing Spider-Man webbed up 757 million at the box office, earning the film a sequel. While the Lizard never made a reappearance, the sequel, Amazing Spider-Man 2, appeared to be building toward an eventual team-up movie following the Sinister Six. Sony and Marvel have been focused on Peter Parker in the MCU, and the appearance of Mysterio and Morbius, in Spider-Man properties shows elements of the Sinister Six coming back into focus. There’s a good chance we’ll see the Sinister Six, and the Lizard has been a part of that team.

If Marvel and Sony decide to bring back Curt Connors’ tortured super villain, they should consider using this design originally made for Amazing Spider-Man. Connors’ transformation was impressive, but this new look at the lizard looks like something out of a nightmare. It’s perfect for a new phase of Sony properties, and the MCU as well.

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Source: Jared Marantz via Instagram

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