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Creation & Design

Duke Nukem was created by 3D Realms and first appeared in a platform game in 1991. The character was designed to be a parody of action movie heroes.

Early Years

Duke gained popularity through his appearances in video games, particularly in the Duke Nukem 3D game released in 1996, which established him as a cultural icon.

Character Development

Over the years, Duke has evolved from a simple video game character into a multifaceted icon of pop culture, representing the archetype of the macho hero.

Cultural Reception

Duke Nukem has received mixed reviews over the years, with some praising his humor and action, while others criticize the portrayal of women and outdated tropes.

Character Details

Real Name:
Duke Nukem
First Appearance:
Duke Nukem: Forever #0
Aliases:
The King, Duke
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Earth Defense Force, Duke Nukem's Team
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Expert marksman, Hand-to-hand combat
Equipment:
Various firearms, Jetpack, Nuclear weapons
Weight:
250lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde

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Duke Nukem: Forever #0
IDW ⋅ 2011
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Duke Nukem: Forever #0
 
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1st appearance of Duke Nukem in a comic book

Promotional mini-comic included with the Duke Nukem Forever 'Balls of Steel' edition that was available to members of the Duke Nukem 'First Access Club' and also GameStop and Amazon, exclusively

The limited edition retail price was $100 and included the game, the comic book, 100-page hardcover book, a bust of Nukem, a sticker, poker chips, mini-card deck, radioactive emblem dice and a foldable paper aircraft

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Duke Nukem: Glorious Bastard #1
IDW ⋅ 2011
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Duke Nukem: Glorious Bastard #1
 
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First comic book series based on the Duke Nukem video game

[June 2022 - the creators of Cobra Kai have signed on to a Duke Nukem movie]

Duke Nukem: Glorious Bastard #1
1:10 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2011
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Duke Nukem: Glorious Bastard #1
 
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Concept art by 2k Games

Duke Nukem: Glorious Bastard #1
1:25 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2011
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Duke Nukem: Glorious Bastard #1
 
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Chrome edition

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