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Mad Thinker
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Creation & Design

The Mad Thinker was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, first appearing in the early 1960s as a brilliant but villainous character who often battled the Fantastic Four.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a foe of the Fantastic Four, the Mad Thinker quickly established himself as a formidable adversary due to his genius intellect and ability to create advanced technology.

Character Development

Over the years, the Mad Thinker has evolved from a simple villain to a complex character with intricate plans and motivations, often reflecting the themes of intelligence versus brute strength.

Cultural Reception

The Mad Thinker has been received as a classic villain in the Marvel Universe, often praised for his intelligence and the challenges he poses to heroes.

Character Details

Real Name:
Phineas T. Horton
First Appearance:
Fantastic Four #15
Aliases:
The Mad Thinker
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Thinker, The Frightful Four
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Advanced robotics, Strategic planning
Equipment:
Androids, Robotic devices
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
gray

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Fantastic Four #15
Marvel ⋅ 1963
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Fantastic Four #15
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of the Mad Thinker

1st appearance of the Awesome Android

Letters page includes a fan letter from future writer and Editor-In-Chief, Roy Thomas

Fantastic Four #28
Marvel ⋅ 1964
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Fantastic Four #28
 
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Key Facts

First crossover of the X-Men in the Fantastic Four title

2nd appearance of the Mad Thinker

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