Man-Beast

For the film, see Man Beast (film).
Man-Beast
The Man-Beast as depicted in Thor #135 (December 1966). Art by Jack Kirby, Vince Colletta, Stan Goldberg, and Sam Rosen.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceThor #134 (Nov. 1966)
Created byStan Lee
Jack Kirby
In-story information
SpeciesUplifted red wolf
Team affiliationsUnited Nations
New Men
Legion of Light
PartnershipsExodus
Notable aliasesSuper-Beast
Rex Carpenter
Hate-Monger
AbilitiesSuperior hand to hand combatant
Superhuman strength, speed, durability and intelligence
Enhanced senses
Psychic powers
Use of technological weapons and gadgets
Ability to see into the infrared and ultraviolet range of the light spectrum

The Man-Beast (originally Super-Beast) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Publication history

Man-Beast first appeared in Thor #134 (November 1966), and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby.[1] He is first referred to as "Man-Beast" in issue #135.

Fictional character biography

The Man-Beast is a red wolf who was captured by the High Evolutionary and evolved into an anthropomorphic form to serve as a member of his New Men.[2] However, he rebels against the High Evolutionary and battles him and various heroes before being defeated and devolved.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

Powers and abilities

The Man-Beast is a red wolf evolved to the peak of physical and mental potential possessing superhuman strength, speed and durability, acute senses of hearing, smell, and taste, and can also see into the infrared and ultraviolet range of the light spectrum. He is a superior hand-to-hand combatant and possesses psychic abilities that enable him to manipulate energy and emotions and create antimatter shields.

References

  1. ^ DeFalco, Tom; Sanderson, Peter; Brevoort, Tom; Teitelbaum, Michael; Wallace, Daniel; Darling, Andrew; Forbeck, Matt; Cowsill, Alan; Bray, Adam (2019). The Marvel Encyclopedia. DK Publishing. p. 229. ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.
  2. ^ Sacks, Jason; Dallas, Keith (2014). American Comic Book Chronicles: The 1970s. TwoMorrows Publishing. p. 72. ISBN 978-1605490564.
  3. ^ Thor #134-135
  4. ^ Marvel Premiere #1-2 + Power of Warlock # 1-8
  5. ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #176-178
  6. ^ Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #13-15
  7. ^ Thor #316-317
  8. ^ Warlock & the Infinity Watch #3-6
  9. ^ Quicksilver #1-6, 8-12