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Creation & Design

Galactypus was created as a parody of the popular character Galactus, designed to be a humorous take on cosmic entities in the Marvel Universe.

Early Years

Initially appearing in a comedic context, Galactypus was featured in various humorous storylines that poked fun at the tropes of superhero comics.

Character Development

Over the years, Galactypus has evolved from a simple parody character to a beloved figure in comedic storytelling within the Marvel Universe, often used to provide levity in more serious narratives.

Cultural Reception

Galactypus has been well-received by fans for his humorous take on cosmic themes, often cited as a favorite in comedic comic book discussions.

Character Details

Real Name:
Galactypus
First Appearance:
Peter Porker, The Spectacular Spider-Ham #12
Species:
Cosmic Entity
Gender:
Male
Abilities:
Cosmic Manipulation, Telepathy, Super Strength
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
none

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Peter Porker, The Spectacular Spider-Ham #12
Star Comics ⋅ 1986
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Peter Porker, The Spectacular Spider-Ham #12
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Galactypus, a platypus version of Galactus

1st appearance of Kingpig

Specialty border printed on select covers published in November 1986 celebrating Marvel's 25th Anniversary or more precisely, the 25th year since Fantastic Four #1 was published in November 1961

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