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Mandrill
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Creation & Design

Mandrill was created by writer Gerry Conway and artist Ross Andru, first appearing in The Amazing Spider-Man in the 1970s. His design was inspired by the characteristics of the mandrill monkey, emphasizing his animalistic traits.

Early Years

Mandrill initially appeared as a villain in Spider-Man's rogues' gallery, often using his telepathic abilities to manipulate women into doing his bidding.

Character Development

Over the years, Mandrill has evolved from a one-dimensional villain to a more complex character, often exploring themes of manipulation and power dynamics in his interactions with other characters.

Cultural Reception

Mandrill has received mixed reviews from fans and critics, often viewed as a controversial character due to his telepathic abilities and portrayal of gender dynamics.

Character Details

Real Name:
Unknown
First Appearance:
Shanna the She-Devil #4
Aliases:
The Mandrill
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Lizard, The Sinister Six
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Telepathic control over women, Enhanced agility
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
yellow
Hair Color:
black

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Shanna the She-Devil #4
Marvel ⋅ 1973
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Shanna the She-Devil #4
 
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$2
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$8
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$25

Key Facts

1st appearance of the Mandrill, a mutant with the ability to control women with pheromones

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