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Paste-Pot Pete
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Creation & Design

Paste-Pot Pete was created during the Silver Age of Comics, designed as a humorous villain with a unique gimmick involving adhesives.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a foe for the Human Torch, Paste-Pot Pete's comedic nature and quirky abilities made him a recurring character in various Marvel storylines.

Character Development

Over the years, Paste-Pot Pete has evolved from a comedic villain to a more nuanced character, often portrayed with a mix of humor and pathos, reflecting the changing landscape of comic book storytelling.

Cultural Reception

Paste-Pot Pete has been received with a mix of humor and disdain, often seen as a light-hearted character in a world of more serious villains.

Character Details

Real Name:
Peter Petruski
First Appearance:
Strange Tales #104
Aliases:
The Trapster
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Super Villain Team-Up, Sinister Six
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Expert in adhesives and glues, Skilled inventor
Equipment:
Paste gun, Various adhesive-based gadgets
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
brown

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Strange Tales #104
Marvel ⋅ 1963
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Strange Tales #104
 
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1st appearance of Paste-Pot Pete

Strange Tales #110
Marvel ⋅ 1963
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Strange Tales #110
 
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1st appearance of Doctor Strange

1st appearance of the Ancient One, former Sorcerer Supreme

1st appearance of Wong, Doctor Strange's assistant

1st cameo appearance of Nightmare, multiple panels, named but obscured by shadows

Strange Tales #124
Marvel ⋅ 1964
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Strange Tales #124
 
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Stories featuring The Thing and Human Torch begin

First mention of Cyttorak and Raggadorr, invoked by Doctor Strange

Fantastic Four #36
Marvel ⋅ 1965
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Fantastic Four #36
 
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1st team appearance of the Frightful Four: Madame Medusa, Paste-Pot Pete, Sandman, Wizard

1st appearance of Medusa

Fantastic Four #38
Marvel ⋅ 1965
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Fantastic Four #38
 
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2nd team appearance of the Frightful Four

2nd appearance of Medusa

1st appearance of Paste-Pot Pete as the Trapster

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