Don Fortunato

Don Fortunato
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Spider-Man #70 (July 1996)
Created by	Howard Mackie John Romita Jr.
In-story information
Alter ego	Vincente Fortunato
Team affiliations	Maggia Hydra

Vincente Fortunato is fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. An elderly crime boss affiliated with the Maggia and Hydra, he is usually depicted as an enemy of the superhero Spider-Man, and a competitor to the Kingpin.

Publication history

The character first appeared in Spider-Man #70 (July 1996), and was created by Howard Mackie and John Romita Jr.

Fictional character biography

Don Fortunato is a crime boss who took over a power vacuum left behind during the Kingpin's absence from New York. ^[1] His elder son Giachomo is present at a meeting where Fortunato demonstrates his power. Fortunato intends to execute Tombstone and a group of civilians. Giachomo, horrified at his father's intentions, attempts to attack him with a gun. However, he and Fortunato are both stopped by Spider-Man (Ben Reilly) and Daredevil. ^[2]

The Kingpin eventually returns to New York and re-assumes control of its criminal underground. Nitro attacks Fortunato on the Kingpin's orders, leaving him comatose. Giachomo is seen leading Fortunato's organization for several months afterward. Later, Fortunato obtains the Venom symbiote at an auction. Fortunato's younger son Angelo bonds with Venom, but it rejects him and allows him to fall to his death. ^[3]

In other media

Don Fortunato appears in the Spider-Man DLC "The City That Never Sleeps" as the leader of the Maggia.^{[ citation needed ]}

References

1. Spider-Man #73 (October 1996)
2. Spider-Man #74 (November 1996)
3. Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #8 (November 2004)

External links

• Don Fortunato on the Marvel Wiki