Kraven the Hunter is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe, created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #15 in 1964. Kraven, whose real name is Sergei Kravinoff, is a skilled big-game hunter and tracker, known for his superhuman abilities and expertise in hand-to-hand combat. He often seeks to prove himself as the world's greatest hunter by capturing Spider-Man. Kraven is characterized by his obsession with hunting and his desire to defeat Spider-Man to establish his superiority. He has been portrayed as both a villain and an anti-hero in various storylines. Over the years, Kraven has become a significant figure in the Spider-Man mythos, often appearing in comic books, animated series, and video games.