It’s a matter of “when not if” according to Wizards' franchise vice president.

“Dr. Octopus, in contrast, is not part Octopus.

He’s correct, of course.

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There’s no argument to be made over whether Doc Ock is an octopus or not.

Their name comes from having four extra limbs that they built themselves.

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