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Heap, The
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Creation & Design

Heap was created during the Golden Age of Comics, designed as a unique character who embodies the themes of environmentalism and the consequences of war.

Early Years

Heap first appeared in the 1940s, gaining popularity as a character who was a victim of war and pollution, transformed into a creature of the swamp.

Character Development

Over the years, the Heap has evolved from a simple monster character into a complex figure representing environmental concerns and the consequences of human actions.

Cultural Reception

The Heap has been well-received as a cult character, often praised for its unique take on environmentalism and social issues.

Character Details

Real Name:
Eugene "Gene" Heap
First Appearance:
Psycho Magazine #2
Aliases:
The Heap
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Air Fighters, The Heap
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Regeneration, Flight
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Psycho Magazine #2
Skywald ⋅ 1971
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Psycho Magazine #2
 
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1st appearance and origin of The Heap

Heap, The #1
Skywald ⋅ 1971
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Heap, The #1
 
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One-shot featuring the Heap, a character inspired by the Golden Age monster but reimagined in Psycho Magazine #2 (1971)

Spawn #73
Image ⋅ 1998
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Spawn #73
 
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1st appearance of The Heap, inspired by the original World War II Golden Age character

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