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Ed Gein
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Creation & Design

Ed Gein's life and crimes inspired numerous horror films and literature, leading to the creation of characters like Norman Bates and Leatherface.

Early Years

Gein had a troubled childhood, raised by a domineering mother who instilled in him a deep-seated fear of women.

Character Development

Gein's notoriety has evolved from a local criminal to a symbol of horror, influencing countless works and discussions about the nature of evil and the human psyche.

Cultural Reception

Ed Gein's story has been met with both fascination and horror, leading to a complex legacy in true crime and horror genres.

Character Details

Real Name:
Edward Theodore Gein
First Appearance:
Weird Trips #2
Aliases:
The Butcher of Plainfield, The Plainfield Ghoul
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Abilities:
Psychological manipulation, Survival skills
Equipment:
Various tools used for body dismemberment
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
dark brown

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Weird Trips #2
Kitchen Sink Press ⋅ 1978
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Weird Trips #2
 
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Recalled Ed Gein cover

Psycho Killers #3
Comic Zone ⋅ 1992
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Psycho Killers #3
 
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Biography of Ed gein, the inspiration behind horror icons, Leatherface and Hannibal Lecter, believed to have killed 9 people

True Gein #1
Boneyard Press ⋅ 1993
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True Gein #1
 
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Biography of Ed Gein

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