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Creation & Design

Hit Monkey was created by writer Daniel Way and artist Bong Dazo, first appearing in Deadpool #900. The character was designed to be a humorous yet deadly assassin, combining elements of traditional martial arts with a unique animalistic twist.

Early Years

Hit Monkey's early years are shrouded in mystery, but he was trained by a group of assassins in Japan. After witnessing the murder of his master, he sought vengeance against those responsible, leading him down a path of violence and retribution.

Character Development

Over the years, Hit Monkey has evolved from a simple comedic character into a more complex figure within the Marvel Universe, often grappling with themes of vengeance, honor, and the consequences of a life of violence.

Cultural Reception

Hit Monkey has received a mixed to positive reception, with fans appreciating his unique premise and blend of humor and action. His appearances in various comics have garnered a cult following.

Character Details

Real Name:
Unknown
First Appearance:
Hit Monkey #1
Aliases:
The Monkey Assassin
Species:
Monkey
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Deadpool, The Hand
Abilities:
Expert martial artist, Master marksman, Enhanced agility
Equipment:
Various firearms, Ninja weapons
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
black
Hair Color:
white

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Hit Monkey #1
Marvel ⋅ 2010
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1st appearance and origin of Hit Monkey

The Hit Monkey one-shot went on sale one week before Deadpool #19 which is often confused as his first appearance

Deadpool #19
Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Deadpool #19
 
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2nd appearance of Hit Monkey

Hit-Monkey #1
Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Hit-Monkey #1
 
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Premiere issue of a three-issue limited series

Copies ordered by retailers: 14,154

Hit-Monkey #2
Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Hit-Monkey #2
 
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Copies ordered by retailers: 9,916

Hit-Monkey #3
Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Hit-Monkey #3
 
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Copies ordered by retailers: 8,396

Deadpool #13
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1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Deadpool #13
 
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Variant cover art by Brent Schoonover featuring Hit Monkey

Parody of Uncle Scrooge

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