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Gibbon
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Creation & Design

Gibbon was created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Romita Sr. as a character who embodies the themes of isolation and the desire for acceptance.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a villain in 'The Amazing Spider-Man', Gibbon struggled with his identity and often found himself at odds with Spider-Man.

Character Development

Over the years, Gibbon has evolved from a simple villain to a more complex character, often grappling with themes of acceptance and redemption.

Cultural Reception

Gibbon has received mixed reviews, often seen as a symbol of the underdog in superhero narratives.

Character Details

Real Name:
Martin Blank
First Appearance:
Amazing Spider-Man #110
Aliases:
The Gibbon
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Sinister Six, Thunderbolts
Abilities:
Enhanced agility, Wall-crawling, Superhuman strength
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Amazing Spider-Man #110
Marvel ⋅ 1972
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Amazing Spider-Man #110
 
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$25
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$90

Key Facts

1st appearance of Gibbon

Final original story written by Stan Lee for The Amazing Spider-Man title

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