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Creation & Design

Eel O'Brien was created by Stan Lee and Bill Everett, debuting in the mid-1960s as a villain in the Daredevil series. His design was inspired by the idea of a slippery character who could evade capture.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a petty criminal, Eel's character evolved over time, often crossing paths with various superheroes, particularly Daredevil.

Character Development

Over the years, Eel has transitioned from a minor villain to a more significant player in the Marvel Universe, often appearing in various team-ups and crossovers, reflecting the changing landscape of comic book storytelling.

Cultural Reception

Eel has received mixed reviews, often seen as a lesser-known villain compared to others in the Marvel Universe, but he has garnered a cult following.

Character Details

Real Name:
Eel O'Brien
First Appearance:
Strange Tales #112
Aliases:
The Eel
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Sinister Six, The Masters of Evil
Abilities:
Electrokinesis, Enhanced agility, Expert thief
Equipment:
Electric eel suit
Weight:
160lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Strange Tales #112
Marvel ⋅ 1963
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Strange Tales #112
 
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1st appearance of the Eel, later joins the Serpent Squad

Power Man and Iron Fist #92
Marvel ⋅ 1983
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Power Man and Iron Fist #92
 
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1st appearance of the second Eel

New Mutants Annual #5
Marvel ⋅ 1989
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New Mutants Annual #5
 
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1st team appearance of Surf: Sharkskin, Eel and Undertow

1st appearance of Coal, Spike and String, Deviant henchmen

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