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Dino Manelli
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Creation & Design

Dino Manelli was created as a part of the organized crime syndicate in the Marvel Universe, serving as a henchman and enforcer.

Early Years

Dino started his career in crime as a member of the Enforcers, a group of criminals who often clashed with superheroes like Spider-Man.

Character Development

Over time, Dino Manelli has evolved from a mere henchman to a more complex character, often grappling with his choices and the consequences of his life in crime.

Cultural Reception

Dino Manelli has been received as a classic example of the 'mobster' archetype in comic books, often seen as a foil to the superhero protagonists.

Character Details

Real Name:
Dino Manelli
First Appearance:
Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #1
Aliases:
Dino
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Enforcers, The Maggia
Abilities:
Hand-to-hand combat, Expert marksman
Equipment:
Firearms, Body armor
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #1
Marvel ⋅ 1963
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Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #1
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Sgt. Nick Fury

1st team appearance of the Howling Commandos: Happy Sam Sawyer, Dino Manelli, Dum Dum Dugan, Junior Juniper, Rebel Ralston and Gabe Jones, the first ongoing black character in the mainstream Marvel Universe (post Fantastic Four #1)

In the book, Stan Lee's Amazing Marvel Universe, Stan explains Gabe Jones was intended to be black but due to a printing error, he was the same color as the other soldiers. Gabe's skin tone is noticeably different in the next issue though it doesn't appear to be a natural skin color

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