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Creation & Design

Donkey Kong was created by Shigeru Miyamoto and first appeared in the arcade game 'Donkey Kong' in 1981. He was designed as a large ape who kidnaps a damsel in distress, setting the stage for the platforming genre.

Early Years

Initially portrayed as a villain in the original game, Donkey Kong's character evolved over the years, becoming a hero in his own right and the star of his own series of games.

Character Development

Over the years, Donkey Kong has transitioned from a simple antagonist to a beloved hero, becoming a staple character in the Nintendo universe and appearing in various spin-off games, including racing and sports titles.

Cultural Reception

Donkey Kong is widely regarded as one of the most iconic video game characters, contributing significantly to the popularity of platform games and the gaming industry as a whole.

Character Details

Real Name:
Donkey Kong
First Appearance:
Blip #1
Aliases:
DK, Kong
Species:
Gorilla
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Mario, Diddy Kong, Kong Family
Abilities:
Super strength, Agility, Climbing
Equipment:
Banana Hoard, Kong's Barrel
Weight:
800lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
brown

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Blip #1
Marvel ⋅ 1983
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Blip #1
 
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$50
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$195
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$750

Key Facts

1st appearance of Super Mario in a comic book story

1st appearance of Donkey Kong in a comic book story

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