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Goliath (Tom Foster)
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Creation & Design

Goliath was created by Roy Thomas and John Buscema, first appearing in The Avengers #32 as a new character who could grow in size using Pym Particles.

Early Years

Tom Foster is the nephew of Bill Foster, the original Goliath. He took on the mantle of Goliath after his uncle's death, seeking to honor his legacy.

Character Development

Throughout his journey, Tom Foster has evolved from a side character to a prominent member of the superhero community, grappling with the legacy of his uncle while carving out his own identity.

Cultural Reception

Goliath has been well-received by fans for his connection to the original Goliath and his unique abilities, contributing to the diversity of the superhero genre.

Character Details

Real Name:
Tom Foster
First Appearance:
Black Panther #23
Aliases:
Goliath, Giant-Man
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Avengers, The Thunderbolts
Abilities:
Size manipulation, Superhuman strength, Expert hand-to-hand combatant
Equipment:
Pym Particles
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
brown

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Black Panther #23
Marvel ⋅ 2007
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Black Panther #23
 
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1st appearance of Tom Foster, unnamed, nephew of Black Goliath

World War Hulk Aftersmash: Damage Control #1
Marvel ⋅ 2008
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World War Hulk Aftersmash: Damage Control #1
 
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1st appearance of Tom Foster as the second Black Goliath

In the next issue, Tom drops 'black' from his codename and becomes Goliath

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