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Creation & Design

Manipulator was created as a complex villain with the ability to control minds and create illusions, reflecting themes of power and manipulation.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a minor antagonist, Manipulator quickly gained popularity due to his unique abilities and complex motivations.

Character Development

Throughout his journey, Manipulator evolves from a one-dimensional villain to a complex character grappling with the morality of his powers and the impact of his actions.

Cultural Reception

Manipulator has received mixed reviews, with some praising his depth while others criticize his reliance on mind control tropes.

Character Details

Real Name:
Unknown
First Appearance:
Avengers, The #178
Aliases:
The Puppet Master, Mind Bender
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Villain Alliance, Shadow Syndicate
Abilities:
Mind Control, Illusion Casting, Telepathy
Equipment:
Mind Control Device, Illusion Projector
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Avengers, The #178
Marvel ⋅ 1978
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Avengers, The #178
 
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1st appearance of the Manipulator

Spider-Man / Deadpool #47
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Spider-Man / Deadpool #47
 
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1st cameo appearance of Major X, briefly in-story

After discovering Major X was going to appear in this issue, Rob produced a set of covers featuring the character that he created that went on sale exclusively in his webstore prior to this issue's publication

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