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Creation & Design

Chapel was created by Rob Liefeld as part of the Youngblood team, designed to be a gritty and complex character in the burgeoning Image Comics universe.

Early Years

Chapel first appeared in Youngblood #1, where he was introduced as a member of the superhero team Youngblood, known for his ruthless methods and anti-hero persona.

Character Development

Over the years, Chapel has evolved from a simple anti-hero to a more nuanced character, grappling with his violent tendencies and seeking redemption while still being a formidable force in the superhero landscape.

Cultural Reception

Chapel has received mixed reviews, often praised for his complex character but criticized for his violent methods. He has become a symbol of the darker side of the superhero genre.

Character Details

Real Name:
Marcelo
First Appearance:
Youngblood #1
Aliases:
Chapel, Marcelo
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Youngblood, Team Youngblood
Abilities:
Enhanced strength, Skilled marksman, Hand-to-hand combat
Equipment:
Firearms, Combat gear
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Youngblood #1
Image ⋅ 1992
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Youngblood #1
 
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First comic book published by Image

1st appearance of Shaft

1st appearance of Chapel

1st appearance of Badrock

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1st appearance of Vogue, Link and Diehard

Spawn #12
Image ⋅ 1993
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Spawn #12
 
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Death of Al Simmons, in a flashback

Origin of Spawn, where it is discovered that Chapel was his murderer

1st full appearance of Jason Wynn, previously appeared in multiple cameos

Spawn #13
Image ⋅ 1993
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Origin of Chapel's disfigurement at the hands of Spawn

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