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Creation & Design

Gabe Jones was created during the early 1960s as part of Marvel's effort to diversify its characters and appeal to a broader audience. He was one of the first African American characters in mainstream comics.

Early Years

Gabe served as a sergeant in the Howling Commandos during World War II, fighting alongside Nick Fury and other notable characters. His character was known for his bravery and loyalty.

Character Development

Over the years, Gabe Jones has evolved from a supporting character in war stories to a significant figure in the Marvel Universe, representing themes of bravery, loyalty, and the complexities of race and identity.

Cultural Reception

Gabe Jones has been well-received as a pioneering character in comics, representing African American soldiers during a time when such representation was scarce.

Character Details

Real Name:
Gabriel Jones
First Appearance:
Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #1
Aliases:
Gabe
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Howling Commandos, S.H.I.E.L.D.
Abilities:
Expert marksman, Hand-to-hand combatant, Military strategist
Equipment:
Standard military gear, Various firearms
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #1
Marvel ⋅ 1963
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Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #1
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Sgt. Nick Fury

1st team appearance of the Howling Commandos: Happy Sam Sawyer, Dino Manelli, Dum Dum Dugan, Junior Juniper, Rebel Ralston and Gabe Jones, the first ongoing black character in the mainstream Marvel Universe (post Fantastic Four #1)

In the book, Stan Lee's Amazing Marvel Universe, Stan explains Gabe Jones was intended to be black but due to a printing error, he was the same color as the other soldiers. Gabe's skin tone is noticeably different in the next issue though it doesn't appear to be a natural skin color

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