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Marvin the Dead-Thing
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Creation & Design

Marvin was created as a parody of traditional zombie characters, designed to bring humor to the horror genre.

Early Years

Initially introduced in a one-shot comic, Marvin quickly gained popularity for his quirky personality and humorous take on undead life.

Character Development

Throughout his adventures, Marvin evolves from a simple comedic character into a more complex figure who grapples with themes of identity and belonging.

Cultural Reception

Marvin the DeadThing has been well-received for its unique blend of humor and horror, appealing to a wide audience.

Character Details

Real Name:
Marvin
First Appearance:
Eerie Magazine #49
Aliases:
The DeadThing
Species:
Undead
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Undead League
Abilities:
Regeneration, Superhuman strength, Immortality
Equipment:
Graveyard shovel, Haunting aura
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
none

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Eerie Magazine #49
Warren ⋅ 1973
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Eerie Magazine #49
 
Low
$5
Mid
$18
High
$65

Key Facts

1st appearance of Marvin the Dead-Thing, a swamp monster

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