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Big Ben Donovan
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Creation & Design

Big Ben Donovan was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, first appearing in The Amazing Spider-Man #1. He was designed as a strongman character, often serving as a henchman for various crime lords.

Early Years

In his early appearances, Big Ben Donovan was primarily depicted as a thug working for the Maggia, often clashing with Spider-Man and other heroes.

Character Development

Over the years, Big Ben Donovan has evolved from a simple thug to a more complex character, often reflecting the struggles of the criminal underworld and his interactions with more prominent villains and heroes.

Cultural Reception

Big Ben Donovan has been received as a classic henchman character, often embodying the archetype of the strong but dim-witted enforcer in comic book narratives.

Character Details

Real Name:
Benjamin Donovan
First Appearance:
Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #14
Aliases:
Big Ben
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Maggia, The Enforcers
Abilities:
Enhanced strength, Skilled hand-to-hand combatant
Weight:
250lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #14
Marvel ⋅ 1973
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Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #14
 
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$2
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$8
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$25

Key Facts

Origin of Luke Cage retold

1st appearance of Big Ben Donovan, a lawyer and a criminal

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