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Snake Plissken
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Creation & Design

Snake Plissken was created by John Carpenter and debuted in the film 'Escape from New York' in 1981. The character was designed as a gritty anti-hero, reflecting the post-apocalyptic themes of the era.

Early Years

Initially introduced in film, Snake Plissken transitioned into comic books, where his character was further developed through various story arcs that explored his adventures and moral complexities.

Character Development

Throughout his appearances in comics, Snake Plissken has evolved from a simple anti-hero to a complex character grappling with his past and the moral ambiguities of his actions.

Cultural Reception

Snake Plissken has been well-received as an iconic anti-hero, often cited in discussions about strong, flawed characters in cinema and comics.

Character Details

Real Name:
Snake Plissken
First Appearance:
Adventures of Snake Plissken #1
Aliases:
Plissken, Snake
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
U.S. Army, Various Mercenary Groups
Abilities:
Expert Marksman, Hand-to-Hand Combat, Stealth
Equipment:
Guns, Explosives, Combat Gear
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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Adventures of Snake Plissken #1
Marvel ⋅ 1997
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One-shot original story featuring Snake Plissken from the 1981 movie Escape From New York

Escape From New York #1
BOOM! ⋅ 2014
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Escape From New York #1
 
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Adaptation of the 1981 film of the same name

[September 2021- Studiocanal production company and Fox Searchlight are developing an Escape From New York remake / November 2022 - directing team Radio Silence to direct reboot for 20th Century Studios]

Escape From New York #1
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Variant cover art by Riley Rossmo

Escape From New York #1
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Variant cover art by Alice Zhang

Escape From New York #1
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Variant cover art by Christian DiBari

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Escape From New York #1
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