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Creation & Design

Psycho-Man was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Gerry Conway, first appearing in the 1970s as a villain for the Fantastic Four. His design reflects his manipulative nature, with technology that allows him to control emotions.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a foe of the Fantastic Four, Psycho-Man's character was developed to explore themes of fear, love, and hate, often using his technology to manipulate the emotions of his enemies.

Character Development

Over the years, Psycho-Man has evolved from a simple villain to a complex character whose motivations often reflect deeper psychological themes, making him a recurring antagonist in various Marvel storylines.

Cultural Reception

Psycho-Man has received mixed reviews, often seen as a lesser-known villain compared to others in the Marvel Universe, but his unique abilities have garnered him a niche following.

Character Details

Real Name:
Harold Channing
First Appearance:
Fantastic Four Annual #5
Aliases:
The Psycho-Man
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Negative Zone, The Fantastic Four, The Avengers
Abilities:
Telepathy, Mind Control, Emotion Manipulation
Equipment:
Emotion Manipulator, Negative Zone Technology
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Fantastic Four Annual #5
Marvel ⋅ 1967
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Fantastic Four Annual #5
 
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1st appearance of Psycho-Man

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Short story with an illustrated Stan Lee and Jack Kirby showing readers how they develop a plot

Fantastic Four #76
Marvel ⋅ 1968
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Fantastic Four #76
 
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2nd appearance of Psycho-Man

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