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Creation & Design

M.O.D.O.K. was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, first appearing in the 1967 comic book 'Tales of Suspense'. The character was designed to be a grotesque and formidable villain, embodying the dangers of unchecked scientific experimentation.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a villain for Iron Man, M.O.D.O.K. quickly became a recurring antagonist in the Marvel Universe, often clashing with various heroes including Captain America and the Avengers.

Character Development

Over the years, M.O.D.O.K. has evolved from a simple villain to a complex character with depth, often portrayed with a mix of humor and tragedy. His struggles with identity and purpose have made him a unique figure in the Marvel Universe.

Cultural Reception

M.O.D.O.K. has received a mixed reception, often seen as both a serious threat and a source of comic relief. His unique design and abilities have made him a memorable character.

Character Details

Real Name:
George Tarleton
First Appearance:
Tales of Suspense #93
Aliases:
Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing, M.O.D.O.K.
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
A.I.M., Hydra, The Intelligencia
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Telepathy, Psionic energy manipulation
Equipment:
Hoverchair, Advanced weaponry
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
5' 0"
Eye Color:
yellow
Hair Color:
bald

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Tales of Suspense #93
Marvel ⋅ 1967
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Tales of Suspense #93
 
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1st cameo appearance of M.O.D.O.K., voice only and mentioned by name

Tales of Suspense #94
Marvel ⋅ 1967
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1st appearance of M.O.D.O.K., a Mechanized Organism Designed Only for Killing

Captain America #133
Marvel ⋅ 1971
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Captain America #133
 
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Origin of M.O.D.O.K.

Beginning of Captain America and Falcon ongoing team-up

Captain America #313
Marvel ⋅ 1986
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Captain America #313
 
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Death of M.O.D.O.K.

Quasar #9
Marvel ⋅ 1990
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Quasar #9
 
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1st appearance of Captain Atlas (Captain Att-Lass) aka Titanium Man, a member of Starforce

1st full appearance of M.O.D.A.M, [Mechanized Organism Designed for Aggressive Maneuvers], the female equivalent of M.O.D.O.K.

Pre-transformation appearances of M.O.D.A.M. occur in West Coast Avengers #36 and Solo Avengers #16

Fall of the Hulks: Alpha #1
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1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Fall of the Hulks: Alpha #1
 
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Variant cover art by David Finch

Shang-Chi #2
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1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021
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Shang-Chi #2
 
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Variant cover art by Michael Cho

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