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Creation & Design

Pac-Man was created by Toru Iwatani and released by Namco in 1980 as an arcade game character designed to appeal to a wider audience beyond traditional video game players.

Early Years

Pac-Man quickly became a cultural icon, leading to various adaptations in comics, television, and merchandise.

Character Development

Over the years, Pac-Man has evolved from a simple arcade character to a multi-faceted icon, appearing in various media and adapting to new gaming trends.

Cultural Reception

Pac-Man was met with critical acclaim and commercial success, becoming one of the most recognizable video game characters in history.

Character Details

Real Name:
Pac-Man
Aliases:
Puck Man, Pac, Pacster
Species:
Ghost-eating yellow circle
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Ms. Pac-Man, Pac-Man's Family, Ghosts
Abilities:
Eating pellets, Power-ups, Ghost evasion
Equipment:
Power pellets, Fruit items
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
black
Hair Color:
none

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Mad House Comics #130

Archie ⋅ 1982

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Mad House Comics #130
 
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$1
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$3
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$12

Key Facts

1st cover appearance of Pac-Man on a standard comic

Appeared on the cover of Mad Magazine #233 (Sept 1982), one month prior to the publication of Mad House #130

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