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Creation & Design

Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, Impossible Man was designed as a humorous character to provide comic relief in the serious world of superheroes.

Early Years

First appearing in the Fantastic Four series, Impossible Man quickly became known for his playful antics and ability to shape-shift into various forms.

Character Development

Over the years, Impossible Man has evolved from a mere comic relief character to a beloved figure in the Marvel Universe, often showcasing his powers in creative and humorous ways.

Cultural Reception

Impossible Man has been well-received for his humorous nature and unique abilities, often praised for adding levity to serious storylines.

Character Details

Real Name:
Impossible Man
First Appearance:
Fantastic Four #11
Aliases:
Impy
Species:
Alien
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Fantastic Four, Avengers, X-Men
Abilities:
Shape-shifting, Telepathy, Flight, Superhuman strength
Weight:
unknown
Height:
5' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
green

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Fantastic Four #11
Marvel ⋅ 1963
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Fantastic Four #11
 
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1st appearance and origin of Impossible Man

Fantastic Four #176
Marvel ⋅ 1976
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Fantastic Four #176
 
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Cameo appearance of Jack Kirby and Stan Lee

Superman #50
DC ⋅ 1990
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Superman #50
 
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Mr. Mxyzptlk reveals himself to also be Marvel’s Impossible Man and claims he needs to visit his ‘four friends’

Quote 'Oops, sometimes it's just IMPOSSIBLE to remember what I look like from world to world’

In this issue, he confronts a group of heroes dressed in blue using dialogue from the Impossible Man's 1st appearance (Fantastic Four #11 - 1963)

What If...? #104
Marvel ⋅ 1998
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What If...? #104
 
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What if…"Impossible Man obtained the Infinity Gauntlet?"

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