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Creation & Design

Flex Mentallo was created by Grant Morrison and Richard Case as a parody of the superhero genre, embodying the concept of muscle and strength in a surreal manner.

Early Years

Flex first appeared in the Doom Patrol series, where he was introduced as a character with the ability to flex his muscles to alter reality.

Character Development

Over the years, Flex has evolved from a humorous parody to a complex character grappling with deeper issues of identity and reality, reflecting the changing landscape of comic book storytelling.

Cultural Reception

Flex Mentallo has been well-received for his unique blend of humor and depth, often cited as a standout character in the Doom Patrol series.

Character Details

Real Name:
Flex Mentallo
Aliases:
The Man of Muscle Mystery
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Doom Patrol
Abilities:
Reality manipulation, Superhuman strength, Muscle control
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde

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Alpha Flight #-1

Marvel ⋅ 1997

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Alpha Flight #-1
 
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Marriage of James Hudson aka Weapon Alpha and Heather Hudson

Stan Lee appears in this issue as the officiator of the wedding

1st appearance of Flex and Radius as children, prior to assuming codenames

Alpha Flight #1

Marvel ⋅ 1998

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Alpha Flight #1
 
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New Alpha Flight roster: Guardian, Vindicator, Puck, Madison Jeffries, Sasquatch, Murmur (1st), Radius (1st), Flex (1st)

Radius and Flex appears as children in Alpha Flight Minus 1 Flashback special (July 1997)

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