original_query: Who is The Tinkerer in the Marvel Comics universe?
query: Who is The Tinkerer in the Marvel Comics universe?
answer: The Tinkerer, Phineas Mason, is a brilliant inventor and technician who designs advanced weaponry for criminals and sometimes commits crimes himself. He's known for his ability to create gadgets from spare parts and has worked for many supervillains, including the Kingpin and Vulture.  He is a recurring adversary of Spider-Man.