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King Crab
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Creation & Design

King Crab was created during the Silver Age of Comics, a time when many iconic characters were introduced. His design reflects the fascination with anthropomorphic animals and villains.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a minor villain in the Spider-Man series, King Crab was part of a larger trend of colorful and quirky villains that Spider-Man faced.

Character Development

Over the years, King Crab has evolved from a simple villain to a more complex character, often appearing in various story arcs that explore his motivations and interactions with other characters.

Cultural Reception

King Crab has received mixed reviews, often seen as a lesser-known villain compared to Spider-Man's more iconic foes.

Character Details

Real Name:
Unknown
First Appearance:
Avengers #9
Aliases:
The King of Crustaceans
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Enforcers
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Enhanced durability, Underwater adaptation
Equipment:
Crab-like armor, Claws
Weight:
250lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
none

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Avengers #9
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Death of Stingray

1st team appearance of Namor's Defenders of the Deep: Tiger Shark, King Crab, Orka, Andromeda, Bloodtide, Manowar, Piranhas, Echidna

Avengers #10
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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1st appearance of the second Red Widow

1st full team appearance of the Defenders of the Deep: Namor, Piranhas, Echinda, Andromeda, King Crab, Tiger Shark, Orka, Bloodtide, Manowar

Winter Guard new roster: Ursa Major, Red Widow, Vanguard, Vostok, Perun, Chernobog, Perun, Darkstar, Crimson Dynamo

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