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Frightful Four
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Creation & Design

The Frightful Four was created as a counter to the Fantastic Four, showcasing a team of villains that could challenge the heroes.

Early Years

The team first appeared in the mid-1960s and has undergone various iterations, featuring members like Wizard, Sandman, and Medusa.

Character Development

Over the years, the Frightful Four has evolved from a simple villainous team to a complex group with varying motivations and relationships, often reflecting the changing landscape of comic book storytelling.

Cultural Reception

The Frightful Four has been received as a classic group of villains, often praised for their dynamic interactions with the Fantastic Four.

Character Details

Real Name:
N/A
First Appearance:
Fantastic Four #36
Aliases:
Frightful Four
Species:
Human
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
Super Villains, Marvel Universe
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Intelligence, Combat skills
Equipment:
Various advanced technology
Weight:
0
Height:
0' 0"
Eye Color:
varies
Hair Color:
varies

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Fantastic Four #36
Marvel ⋅ 1965
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Fantastic Four #36
 
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1st team appearance of the Frightful Four: Madame Medusa, Paste-Pot Pete, Sandman, Wizard

1st appearance of Medusa

Fantastic Four #38
Marvel ⋅ 1965
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Fantastic Four #38
 
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2nd team appearance of the Frightful Four

2nd appearance of Medusa

1st appearance of Paste-Pot Pete as the Trapster

Fantastic Four #41
Marvel ⋅ 1965
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Fantastic Four #41
 
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Key Facts

3rd appearance of the Frightful Four

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