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Gorilla Man
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Creation & Design

Gorilla Man was created during the Silver Age of Comics, reflecting the era's fascination with anthropomorphic characters and adventure stories.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a character in the 1950s, Gorilla Man was part of a series of stories that featured various monsters and creatures, gaining popularity for his unique premise.

Character Development

Over the years, Gorilla Man has evolved from a monster character to a complex hero, often grappling with his identity and the implications of his powers.

Cultural Reception

Gorilla Man has received a mixed to positive reception, with fans appreciating his unique abilities and character depth.

Character Details

Real Name:
Ken Hale
Aliases:
Gorilla-Man, The Gorilla Man
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Agents of Atlas, The Avengers
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Enhanced agility, Expert hand-to-hand combatant
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Men's Adventures #26

Timely ⋅ 1954

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Men's Adventures #26
 
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1st appearance of Gorilla Man

Agents of Atlas #1

Marvel ⋅ 2006

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Agents of Atlas #1
 
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1st team appearance of the Agents of Atlas, heroes who operated in the 1950s: Jimmy Woo, Agent Jake Oh, Venus, Marvel Boy, Human Robot and Gorilla Man

1st team appearance of the Atlas Foundation, descendants of Ghengis Khan, bent on ruling the world: Yellow Claw, Fritz von Voltzmann, Shadow Warriors, Mr. Lao

Avengers #12

Marvel ⋅ 2019

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Avengers #12
 
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1st team appearance of the Agents of Wakanda: Black Panther, American Eagle, Fat Cobra, Dr. Nemesis, Ka-Zar and Zabu, Gorilla Man, Odin, Wasp, Okoye and Rosalind Solomon

1st cameo appearance of Shadow Colonel, later revealed to be Xarus

Blade joins the Avengers

Marvel Comics Presents #2
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1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019

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Marvel Comics Presents #2
 
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