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{{Infobox comics character <!--Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics-->
| character_name = Trapster
| image          = Peter Petruski (Earth-616) from Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Vol 2 13 0001.png
| caption        = Trapster as seen in the ''Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe'' Vol. 2 #13.
| real_name      = Peter Petruski
| publisher      = [[Marvel Comics]]
| debut          = '''As Paste-Pot Pete''':<br>''[[Strange Tales]]'' #104<br>(January 1963)<ref>{{cite book |last=Conroy |first=Mike |authorlink=Mike Conroy (writer) |title=500 Comicbook Villains |publisher=Collins & Brown |date=2004 |isbn=1-84340-205-X |url=https://archive.org/details/500comicbookvill0000conr/page/92/mode/2up |language=en}}</ref><br>'''As Trapster''':<br>''[[Fantastic Four (comic book)|Fantastic Four]]'' #38<br>(May 1965)
| creators       = {{Plainlist|
* [[Stan Lee]] (writer)
* [[Jack Kirby]] (artist)
}}
| species        = [[Human]]
| alliances      = [[Frightful Four]]<br>[[Lethal Legion]]<br>Frightful Five<br>Intelligencia<br>[[Sinister Six]]<br>[[Maggia (comics)|Maggia]]
| partners       = [[Zodiac (comics)|Zodiac]]
| aliases        = Paste-Pot Pete<br>Trapster<br>Willie 
| powers         = *Suit grants granting:
**[[Adhesive]] or [[lubricant]] projection
**Use of [[Booby trap|trap]] devices
**Wall-crawling
*[[Genius]]-level intellect
}}
'''Peter Petruski''' is a <!--Do not add "fictional" as it is tautological; supervillains (and characters in general) are by definition implied to be fictionalized to some extent.-->character appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. Created by writer [[Stan Lee]] and artist [[Jack Kirby]], the character [[First appearance|first appeared]] in ''[[Strange Tales]]'' #104 (January 1963). Petruski is one of the first [[supervillain|supervillains]] who became active during the "Silver Age" of Marvel Comics. He is known under the codenames '''Paste-Pot Pete''' and '''Trapster'''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Erao |first=Matthew |date=January 29, 2017 |title=15 Iconic Supervillains Who Changed Their Names |url=https://screenrant.com/supervillains-who-changed-names-joker/ |access-date=August 15, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> Petruski is a former [[research chemist]] in [[New York City]] who invented an extremely adhesive "multi-polymer" liquid, which he used to create a paste-gun and become a [[criminal]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hashimoto |first=Marika |date=January 25, 2024 |title='MARVEL Puzzle Quest' Announces New Character Poll for 2024 |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/games/marvel-puzzle-quest-new-character-poll-2024 |access-date=August 15, 2024 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref> He has also been a member of the Intelligencia and the [[Frightful Four]] at various points in his history.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blunden |first=Fred |date=September 15, 2016 |title=15 Marvel Villains We'll Never See In A Movie |url=https://screenrant.com/marvel-villains-will-never-be-in-a-movie/ |access-date=August 15, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref>

==Publication history==
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Peter Petruski debuted as Paste-Pot Pete in ''[[Strange Tales]]'' #104 (January 1963),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marnell |first=Blair |date=August 28, 2021 |title=Celebrating Jack Kirby: A Look Back at His #104s |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/celebrating-jack-kirby-a-look-back-at-his-104s |access-date=August 15, 2024 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref> created by [[Stan Lee]] and [[Jack Kirby]]. He later appeared as the Trapster in ''[[Fantastic Four (comic book)|Fantastic Four]]'' #38 (May 1965).<ref>{{cite book |last1=DeFalco |first1=Tom |title=The Marvel Encyclopedia |last2=Sanderson |first2=Peter |last3=Brevoort |first3=Tom |last4=Teitelbaum |first4=Michael |last5=Wallace |first5=Daniel |last6=Darling |first6=Andrew |last7=Forbeck |first7=Matt |last8=Cowsill |first8=Alan |last9=Bray |first9=Adam |date=2019 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1-4654-7890-0 |page=382}}</ref>

==Fictional character biography==
'''Peter Petruski''' was born in [[Gary, Indiana]]. Originally calling himself '''Paste-Pot Pete''', the villain and professional criminal clashed with the [[Human Torch]] during his efforts to sell a new American missile to the Soviets. However he escaped by using his paste to catch the wing of a plane, then diving into the sea.<ref>''Strange Tales'' #104. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Following a failed solo effort against Human Torch, Paste-Pot Pete broke out of jail and teamed with the [[Wizard (Marvel Comics)|Wizard]] in efforts to trump his youthful foe. However Paste-Pot Pete was angered over Wizard acting as the team's leader. Wizard framed Human Torch for a robbery. They got Human Torch to Wizard's house and used compressed air to force him into a chamber of steel mirrors, planning to fill the place with a gas that would cut off the oxygen supply of the Torch. However, Human Torch melted through the paste that held him to the floor, created a flaming duplicate to fool the two, then increased his flame enabling him to burn through the mirrors. The villains only realized this deception when the fake Human Torch faded away due to the gas, by which time Human Torch had regained his flame and captured the two in a flaming ring.<ref>''Strange Tales'' #110. Marvel Comics.</ref>

To free some [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]] who were trapped in place by an attack by [[Baron Zemo]] with Adhesive X, Pete provided the team with a solvent of his own formulation to dissolve it, and was paroled from prison.<ref>''Avengers'' #6. Marvel Comics.</ref> He adopted a new costume and weaponry, and battled Human Torch and the [[Thing (comics)|Thing]] using new paste types. He captured Thing, then Human Torch, but was still defeated.<ref>''Strange Tales'' #124. Marvel Comics.</ref> Wizard and Pete would eventually team with the criminal [[Sandman (Marvel Comics)|Sandman]] and the [[Inhumans|Inhuman]] [[Medusa (comics)|Medusa]] as the [[Frightful Four]] to battle the [[Fantastic Four]].<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #36. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>{{cite book |last=Rovin |first=Jeff |title=[[The Encyclopedia of Super-Villains]] |date=1987 |publisher=Facts on File |isbn=0-8160-1356-X |location=New York |page=350-351 |authorlink=Jeff Rovin}}[https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofsu0000rovi_h5r9/page/350/mode/2up]</ref> It was shortly after the formation of the Frightful Four that Pete abandoned his old alias and assumed the more intimidating name Trapster (the ''Spider-Man/Human Torch'' miniseries depicts the catalyst of the name change to be Spider-Man being unable to stop laughing when Paste-Pot Pete introduced himself).<ref>''Spider-Man/Human Torch'' Vol 1 #1 (March 2005). Marvel Comics.</ref> The Frightful Four would clash time and again with the Fantastic Four, often enjoying some measure of success in their efforts. Over the years, the membership of the Frightful Four would vary, but the man once known as Paste-Pot Pete would serve in virtually every incarnation in which Wizard served as well, loyal to his longtime boss.

He changed his ''nom de crime'' to the '''Trapster''' and appeared with new weaponry in ''Fantastic Four'' #38, with the second appearance of the Frightful Four, in an attempt to make himself sound more formidable. In this encounter, the Frightful Four was able to defeat the Fantastic Four.<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #38. Marvel Comics.</ref> Over the years, a running gag in Marvel Comics involved heroes and villains alike reminding Trapster of his earlier name of "Paste-Pot Pete" — which would inevitably send him flying into a rage.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=May 2009}} A chance encounter with [[Balder (comics)|Balder]] once prevented the Frightful Four's takeover of Fantastic Four headquarters.<ref>''Journey into Mystery'' #116. Marvel Comics.</ref> With the Frightful Four, he soon battled the Fantastic Four again,<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #41-43. Marvel Comics.</ref> and then battled [[Daredevil (Marvel Comics character)|Daredevil]].<ref>''Daredevil'' #35-36. Marvel Comics.</ref> He was hired by the [[Red Skull]] to acquire information from [[Sharon Carter]], and battled [[Captain America]].<ref>''Captain America'' #108. Marvel Comics.</ref> Alongside Wizard and Sandman, he later battled Medusa.<ref>''Marvel Super-Heroes'' vol. 1 #15. Marvel Comics.</ref> Together with Wizard, Sandman, and Medusa as the Frightful Four again, they once again battled the Fantastic Four.<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #94. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Trapster has often sought independent recognition, battling virtually every "street-level" hero in the Marvel Universe either by design or by opposition to some criminal scheme. Trapster once even defeated [[Daredevil (Marvel Comics character)|Daredevil]] in single combat.<ref>''Daredevil'' #35, Marvel Comics.</ref> The victory proved short-lived, as [[Doctor Doom]] interrupted his fight in a campaign of his own against Daredevil, and shortly thereafter the hero would avenge his defeat.<ref>''Daredevil'' #36. Marvel Comics.</ref> Trapster also attempted to raid the [[Baxter Building]]  (just before it was destroyed by the second [[Kristoff Vernard|Doctor Doom]]) while the Fantastic Four were away participating in the [[Secret Wars]], but embarrassingly fell victim to the security systems and the robot receptionist, thus becoming the first villain to be defeated by an empty building.<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #265 "The House that Reed Built". Marvel Comics.</ref> However, he had a moment appreciated by the heroes when he was convinced to free Captain America and Giant-Man who were snared by Heinrich Zemo's powerful Adhesive X, by inventing the first ever means to neutralize the previously uncounterable chemical.<ref>''The Avengers'' #6. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Saddened by constant defeats, Trapster would seek out the [[Tinkerer (Marvel Comics)|Tinkerer]]'s aid in redesigning his arsenal. Adding wrist-pumps for his glue weaponry and a bandolier of various explosives and gimmicks, Trapster joined forces with the mutant villain [[Whirlwind (comics)|Whirlwind]] in a bid to defeat Captain America. Despite his improved arsenal, both villains were defeated.<ref>''Captain America'' #324. Marvel Comics.</ref>

The Trapster found his moment of victory over [[Spider-Man]] when he teamed up with the [[Shocker (comics)|Shocker]] but, before the duo could finish Spider-Man off, their employers said their payment would be doubled if they left Spider-Man alone and they complied. He would later defeat Spider-Man in one-on-one combat after being enlisted to battle the wall-crawler as part of the "[[Acts of Vengeance]]" conspiracy; it was only through the merest quirk of fate that Spider-Man even survived the battle. However, when the Trapster learned of Spider-Man's survival and returned to finish the job, he would find the web-slinger now in possession of cosmic powers (eventually revealed to be a manifestation of the Uni-Power) with which Trapster was easily defeated.<ref>''The Spectacular Spider-Man'' #158. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Later on, during the ''[[Identity Crisis (Marvel Comics)|Identity Crisis]]'' story, Trapster would be hired by [[Norman Osborn]] to kill a man and make it seem like Spider-Man did it, and, in order to cover this up, Osborn put a price on Trapster's head, attracting assassins like the [[Hand (comics)|Hand]] and his previous ally Shocker.<ref>''Spider-Man'' #91. Marvel Comics.</ref> Trapster unknowingly teamed up with Spider-Man — now using the [[Dusk (comics)|Dusk]] alias, reasoning that the currently-lone Trapster would need an ally and someone to talk to in his currently vulnerable state — in an attempt to get back at Osborn, and would eventually confess his murder to the police in order to remove Osborn's reason for wanting him dead (although he kept the identity of his employer secret in case he needed it later).<ref>''Spider-Man'' #92. Marvel Comics.</ref>

During his tenure with a later Frightful Four incarnation (including [[Hydro-Man]] and the mysterious Salamandra), Wizard, tired of Trapster's failures and his general sniveling, callously sealed the villain in a repeating time-loop, a trap from which he can "never escape." However, Petruski did indeed escape.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=May 2009}}

During the ''[[Secret War (comics)|Secret War]]'' storyline, Trapster was enlisted by [[Lucia von Bardas]], the former prime minister of [[Latveria]], and placed in her secret army of technology-based villains. She sent the army against [[Wolverine (character)|Wolverine]], Spider-Man, [[Luke Cage]], Daredevil, and Captain America, the five heroes [[Nick Fury]] had sent to Latveria to stop Lucia’s secret criminal funding. When the battle started to turn in favor of the heroes, Lucia turned all the armor of her technological army into a bomb. Nick’s unknown agent Daisy defeated her and the armor army’s lives were saved. Trapster escaped the heroes in the resulting battle between Fury and Wolverine.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=July 2011}}

During the "[[Civil War (comics)|Civil War]]" storyline, Trapster was seen as a member of the [[Sinister Six]].<ref>''Civil War'' #2</ref> He was later among an army of supervillains organized by [[Hammerhead (comics)|Hammerhead]] that was captured by [[Iron Man]] and [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]]<ref>''Civil War: War Crimes'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

After the Civil War, Trapster appeared as a member of a new 'Frightful Five', along with Wizard, [[Hydro-Man]], [[Mary MacPherran|Titania]], and [[Klaw (Marvel Comics)|Klaw]].<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #546. Marvel Comics.</ref>

He appeared in ''[[Spider-Man: Brand New Day|Brand New Day]]'' as one of the villains in the bar, and later fighting Spider-Man in the ''Brand New Day'' Extra one-shot.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=May 2009}}

During the ''[[Dark Reign (comics)|Dark Reign]]'' storyline, Trapster later showed up in an alliance with the criminal [[Zodiac (comics)|Zodiac]].<ref>''Dark Reign: Zodiac'' #1-3. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Trapster was with the Frightful Four when they were sent by Intelligencia to attack the Baxter Building and capture Mister Fantastic.<ref>''Hulk'' vol. 2 #19. Marvel Comics.</ref>

After [[MODOK Superior]] had revived the other Intelligencia members following the fight with the Sinister Six, he makes room for Trapster to join up with them. Their meeting was interrupted by [[Deadpool]] (who tried to sink the ship they were on) only for Trapster to defeat Deadpool.<ref>''Deadpool'' vol. 2 #55. Marvel Comics.</ref>

When Peter Parker (in Doctor Octopus' dying body) sends a message to various supervillains to capture Otto Octavius (in Spider-Man's body) alive in order bring to the Raft, Trapster is among the supervillains that receives the message. Trapster places who he believes to be Doctor Octopus in a portable life-support system that he had put together. Trapster teleports Peter, Hydro-Man, and Scorpion to one of Doctor Octopus' hideouts and then asks for the pay. But Peter reminds them that they have to capture Spider-Man alive and bring before "Doctor Octopus" (in order to find a way to switch Peter's and Otto's minds back).<ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #699. Marvel Comics.</ref> Trapster was later found webbed up at the hideout by the police with a note stating "Courtesy of your friendly neighborhood Doc Ock".<ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #700. Marvel Comics.</ref>

At a supervillain nightclub as part of the ''[[All-New, All-Different Marvel]]'', Trapster encountered his sometime-teammate in the Frightful Four [[Titania (Marvel Comics)|Titania]] who addresses him as "Paste-Pot Pete". He ambushes Titania in an alley outside, attempting to rob her, but Titania easily defeats him.<ref>''Illuminati'' #2 (2015). Marvel Comics.</ref>

During the ''[[Avengers: Standoff!]]'' storyline, Trapster was an inmate of Pleasant Hill, a gated community established by S.H.I.E.L.D. Using the Kobik project, S.H.I.E.L.D. transformed Trapster into a mild-mannered Pleasant Hill groundskeeper named Willie. [[Helmut Zemo]] and Fixer restored his memory and he helped to assault a S.H.I.E.L.D. outpost that was used as the Pleasant Hill City Hall.<ref>''Avengers Standoff: Assault on Pleasant Hill Alpha'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

==Powers and abilities==
Peter Petruski does not possess superhuman abilities. Instead, the character relies on a variety of technological devices. He designed a costume of synthetic stretch fabric equipped with storage canisters for adhesives or lubricants, as well as paste-rigged boots and gloves to cling onto surfaces. His primary weapon is a projectile glue,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marston |first=George |date=August 9, 2022 |title=Doctor Bong, The Walrus, Big Wheel, and more obscure and silly Marvel supervillains for Disney Plus's She-Hulk |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/she-hulk-obscure-and-silly-marvel-supervillains/ |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=[[Newsarama]] |language=en}}</ref> initially delivered by a pistol connected by an armored tubing to the container worn at his hip,<ref>''The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe'' #11 (November 1983). Marvel Comics.</ref> then wrist-mounted cannons,<ref>''Web of Spider-Man'' Vol 1 #64-65 (May–June 1990). Marvel Comics.</ref> and eventually shot straight from the glove tips.<ref>''The Sensational Spider-Man'' #12 (January 1997). Marvel Comics.</ref> Petruski shoots out streams of liquid gel that immediately forms into a springy rope, thus enabling Pete to duplicate Spider-Man's webbing (to the point where he is the only person Spider-Man knows who could replicate even an approximate copy of his webs).<ref>''Marvel Team-Up'' #58 (June 1977). Marvel Comics.</ref> He was able to create a fire-proof paste.<ref>''Strange Tales'' #124 (September 1964). Marvel Comics.</ref> Pete also designed boots that allows him to walk upon walls by sequentially releasing a powerful glue and then, lubricant.<ref>''Silver Sable and the Wild Pack'' #26 (July 1994). Marvel Comics.</ref> Trapster created [[solvents]] that can render any surface frictionless and discovered a way to dissolve the extremely strong "Adhesive X" concocted by [[Heinrich Zemo]], which even Zemo himself could not do.<ref>''All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z: Update'' Vol 1 #4 (December 2007), Marvel Comics.</ref> He also created a dust capable of rendering [[Mister Fantastic]]'s unstable molecules inert.<ref>''Fantastic Four'' Vol 3 #10 (October 1998). Marvel Comics.</ref>

Furthermore, Petruski is an expert [[chemist]], a skilled marksman, and talented disguise artist. Pete can also utilize other devices, such as [[anti-gravity]] discs, [[explosive]] caps, [[Ultrasound|ultrasonic]] transmitters, a floating platform, and various mechanical traps to bind his opponents.

== Reception ==
Sean Bassett of ''[[Screen Rant]]'' noted that despite his eccentric and ludicrous nature, Peter Petruski has proven to be extremely popular with fans. Bassett described the character as a surprisingly effective criminal mastermind, one of Marvel Comics' more outlandish creations since his debut in the 1960s. While acknowledging that the character's quirky aspects might not work well in live-action, Bassett said that these traits would be well-suited to the exaggerated style of an animated series. They also highlighted that Paste Pot Pete's signature paste gun would be a natural fit for a cartoon, adding a playful and zany element to Spider-Man's adventures.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bassett |first=Sean |date=December 5, 2021 |title=Spider-Man: Freshman Year: 10 Characters Fans Want To See, According To Twitter |url=https://screenrant.com/spider-man-freshman-year-characters-fans-want-twitter/ |access-date=August 15, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> Jenna Anderson of ''[[ComicBook.com]]'' asserted that Peter Petruski has become somewhat of a punchline among Marvel fans, largely due to his absurd costume and the bizarre "paste-gun" gimmick. Despite this, the character has had notable moments in his decades-long history, including a crossover with She-Hulk where he was one of several supervillains who sued the [[Tinkerer (Marvel Comics)|Tinkerer]]. Anderson suggested that the miniseries ''[[She-Hulk: Attorney at Law]]'' would be an ideal setting to introduce Petruski in the MCU, especially if he were to become involved in the show's legal battles, staying true to his comic book roots.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jenna |date=August 11, 2022 |title=She-Hulk: 10 Obscure Marvel Characters We Want to See in the Disney+ Series |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/she-hulk-obscure-marvel-characters-disney-plus-series/ |access-date=August 15, 2024 |website=[[ComicBook.com]] |language=en}}</ref> 

Former [[WWE Superstar]] and [[UFC fighters|UFC fighter]] [[CM Punk]] expressed his interest in Peter Petruski. During a [[Reddit]] AMA promoting his film ''[[Girl on the Third Floor]]'', Punk mentioned that while he has always wanted to write a [[Punisher]] story, he would also enjoy seeing a show centered around Paste Pot Pete.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gelman |first=Samuel |date=October 24, 2019 |title=CM Punk Reveals Which Marvel Character He'd Want to Write Next |url=https://www.cbr.com/cm-punk-marvel-character-write-next/ |access-date=August 15, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> 

==Other characters named Trapster==
===Larry Curtiss===
'''Lawrence "Larry" Curtiss''' is a different version of Trapster that appeared in ''Iron Man Annual'' #12. Known as "Trapster", he was the assistant head of security for the [[Roxxon Energy Corporation|Roxxon Oil Company]] and stole Peter Petruski's costume and weapons. He also had heat-seeking mini-missiles equipped with concussion charges and glue missiles (fired from paste-shooters). He used the Trapster's equipment to steal the inventions programs from Iron Man and desired to replace his boss as the head of security at Roxxon. However, he was discovered by his boss and defeated by [[Iron Man]].<ref>''Iron Man'' Annual #12. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Third Trapster===
A third, female incarnation of the Trapster, known as '''Trapstr''', is a member of the [[Sinister Syndicate]].<ref>''Free Comic Book Day 2017 Secret Empire''. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' vol. 5 #26. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' vol. 5 #27. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' vol. 5 #28. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Sinister War'' #2. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Amazing Spider-Man'' Vol. 6 #31. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Amazing Spider-Man'' Vol. 6 #39. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Amazing Spider-Man'' Vol. 6 #44. Marvel Comics.</ref>

==Other versions==

* An alternate universe variant of the Trapster from Earth-311 appears in ''[[Marvel 1602: Fantastick Four]]'' as a member of the [[Frightful Four#1602|Frightful Four]].<ref>''Marvel 1602: Fantastick Four'' #1-5. Marvel Comics.</ref>
* '''Paste Pot Peep''', an alternate universe [[funny animal]] variant of Paste Pot Pete from Earth-8311, appears in ''[[Spider-Ham|Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham]]'' #16.

==In other media==

=== Television ===
* Peter Petruski / Trapster appears in ''[[The New Fantastic Four]]'' episode "The Frightful Four", voiced by Gene Moss.<ref name="btva2">{{cite web |title=Voice Of Trapster (''Fantastic Four'') – Behind The Voice Actors |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Fantastic-Four-1978/Trapster/ |access-date=August 15, 2024 |website=Behind The Voice Actors }}</ref> This version uses complex traps instead of adhesives and is a member of the [[Wizard (Marvel Comics)|Wizard]]'s [[Frightful Four]].
* Peter Petruski / Trapster appears in the ''[[Fantastic Four (1994 TV series)|Fantastic Four]]'' episode "And the Wind Cries Medusa", voiced by [[Beau Weaver]].<ref name="btva22">{{cite web |title=Voice Of Trapster (''Fantastic Four'') – Behind The Voice Actors |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Fantastic-Four-1994/Trapster/ |access-date=August 15, 2024 |website=Behind The Voice Actors }}</ref> This version is a member of the Wizard's Frightful Four.
* Peter Petruski / Trapster appears in the ''[[Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes]]'' episode "Frightful", voiced by [[Sam Vincent (voice actor)|Sam Vincent]].<ref name="btva222">{{cite web |title=Voice Of Trapster (''Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes'') – Behind The Voice Actors |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Fantastic-Four-Worlds-Greatest-Heroes/Trapster/ |access-date=August 15, 2024 |website=Behind The Voice Actors }}</ref> This version is a member of the Wizard's Frightful Four who strongly detests his original name Paste-Pot Pete.
* Peter Petruski / Paste-Pot Pete appears in ''[[The Super Hero Squad Show]]'', voiced by [[Dave Boat]].<ref name="btva2222">{{cite web |title=Voice Of Trapster (''The Super Hero Squad Show'') – Behind The Voice Actors |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/The-Super-Hero-Squad-Show/Trapster/ |access-date=August 15, 2024 |website=Behind The Voice Actors }}</ref> This version is a member of [[Doctor Doom]]'s [[Lethal Legion]] and briefly joins [[Pyro (Marvel Comics)|Pyro]] and [[Zzzax]] to form Team Toxic.
* Peter Petruski / Trapster appears in ''[[Ultimate Spider-Man (TV series)|Ultimate Spider-Man]]'', voiced by [[Steven Weber (actor)|Steven Weber]].<ref name="btva2223">{{cite web |title=Voice Of Trapster (''Ultimate Spider-Man'') – Behind The Voice Actors |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Ultimate-Spider-Man/Trapster/ |access-date=August 15, 2024 |website=Behind The Voice Actors }}</ref> This version is a member of the Frightful Four.
* Peter Petruski / Trapster makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in the ''[[Avengers Assemble (TV series)|Avengers Assemble]]'' episode "The Avengers Protocol".<ref name=":0">{{cite episode |title=The Avengers Protocol |series=[[Avengers Assemble (TV series)|Avengers Assemble]] |network=[[Disney XD]] |airdate=May 26, 2013 |season=1 |number=1 |credits=Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, and Duncan Rouleau (writers)}}</ref>
* Peter Petruski / Trapster appears in ''[[Marvel Super Hero Adventures]]'', voiced by Bradley Duffy.<ref name="btva2224">{{cite web |title=Voice Of Trapster (''Marvel Super Hero Adventures'') – Behind The Voice Actors |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/shorts/Marvel-Super-Hero-Adventures/Trapster/ |access-date=August 15, 2024 |website=Behind The Voice Actors }}</ref>
* Peter Petruski / Trapster was intended to appear in [[M.O.D.O.K. (TV series)|''M.O.D.O.K'']] but was eventually removed from the final version of the television series.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharp |first=Alden |date=May 9, 2021 |title=Hulu's MODOK Wanted to Use Marvel's Most Laughable Villain - And Was Told No |url=https://www.cbr.com/hulu-marvel-modok-stilt-man/ |access-date=August 15, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref>
* An original, female incarnation of Trapster appears in ''[[Spidey and His Amazing Friends]]'', voiced by Deva Marie Gregory.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2023 |title='Spidey and his Amazing Friends' Swings Back for Season 3 |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/spidey-and-his-amazing-friends-season-3 |access-date=August 15, 2024 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>
* Peter Petruski / Trapster appears in ''Lego Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition'', voiced by [[Steve Blum]].<ref name="btva">{{cite web |title=Voice of Trapster (''LEGO Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition'') – Behind The Voice Actors |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/LEGO-Marvel-Avengers-Mission-Demolition/Trapster/ |access-date=October 19, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.</ref>

=== Video games ===

* Peter Petruski / Trapster appears in ''[[Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3]]''.

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://marvel.com/characters/trapster-peter-petruski Trapster] at Marvel.com

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