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Creation & Design

The Abomination was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Gil Kane, first appearing in Tales to Astonish #90. He was designed as a formidable foe for the Hulk, embodying the darker side of gamma radiation.

Early Years

Emil Blonsky was a Soviet agent who underwent a transformation into the Abomination after exposing himself to gamma radiation, which gave him powers similar to the Hulk but made him even more monstrous.

Character Development

Over the years, the Abomination has evolved from a mere antagonist to a complex character with his own motivations and struggles, often reflecting the darker aspects of the Hulk's own journey.

Cultural Reception

The Abomination has been well-received as one of the Hulk's most iconic foes, often praised for his design and the depth of his character.

Character Details

Real Name:
Emil Blonsky
Aliases:
Abomination
Species:
Human mutate
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Hydra, Gamma Corps, The Intelligencia
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Durability, Regeneration, Gamma radiation manipulation
Weight:
980lbs
Height:
7' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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Tales to Astonish #90

Marvel ⋅ 1967

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Tales to Astonish #90
 
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1st appearance and origin of Abomination, Emil Blonsky, one of the Hulk's arch-rivals

1st appearance of Byrrah in the Silver Age

Tales to Astonish #91

Marvel ⋅ 1967

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Tales to Astonish #91
 
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1st cover and 2nd appearance of Abomination

Incredible Hulk #171

Marvel ⋅ 1974

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Incredible Hulk #171
 
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Battle of the Hulk versus Abomination and Rhino

Amazing Spider-Man Annual #23

Marvel ⋅ 1989

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Amazing Spider-Man Annual #23
 
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First battle of She-Hulk and Abomination

Hulk #1

Marvel ⋅ 2008

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Hulk #1
 
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1st cover appearance of the Red Hulk, General 'Thunderbolt' Ross

Death of Abomination, initially suspected to have been shot to death by the Hulk but later revealed to be murdered by the Red Hulk

1st team appearance of a new Winter Guard roster: Red Guardian, Ursa Major, Crimson Dynamo, Darkstar

⚠️ Debatable Firsts: the interior story is about a murder perpetrated by, who is believed to be the Hulk, Bruce Banner. Doc Samson as an investigator is piecing together what occurred and the panels depict a recreation of events from his point-of-view with the belief that it is Bruce Banner, the green Hulk who is the killer

[October 2022 - Harrison Ford has been cast as General Ross in Thunderbolts / July 2024 - Red Hulk confirmed to appear in Captain America]

King-Size Hulk #1

Marvel ⋅ 2008

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King-Size Hulk #1
 
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2nd appearance of Red Hulk, in-story

First battle of She-Hulk and Red Hulk - in Hulk #2 (2008), She-Hulk is grabbed by the Red Hulk in one panel and in the next, shown to be unconscious

Origin of Abomination, recap

Includes full reprints of Hulk #180 and #181, first cameo and full appearance of Wolverine

Full reprint of Avengers #83, first appearance of Enchantress as Valkyrie

Immortal Hulk #18

Marvel ⋅ 2019

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Immortal Hulk #18
 
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1st full appearance of the new Abomination

1st full appearance of Red Harpy

Titania joins Gamma Flight

Circulation: 75,983

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