 Created by Peter David and Rick Leonardi, he first appeared in "Spider-Man 2099 Meets Spider-Man" (November 1995).Within the context of the stories, Dr. Max Borne is from the year 2211, the Spider-Man of that year.In his first appearance he aids two other Spider-Men, Peter Parker and Miguel O'Hara, in defeating the Hobgoblin of 2211, his main enemy.