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Creation & Design

Wendigo was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Herb Trimpe, inspired by the mythological creature from Algonquian folklore.

Early Years

Wendigo first appeared as a monstrous antagonist to the Hulk, representing the darker aspects of human nature and the consequences of cannibalism.

Character Development

Over the years, Wendigo has evolved from a simple monster to a complex character, embodying themes of survival, transformation, and the duality of human nature.

Cultural Reception

Wendigo has been well-received as a unique character in the Marvel Universe, often praised for its connection to folklore and horror elements.

Character Details

Real Name:
Unknown
First Appearance:
Incredible Hulk #162
Aliases:
Wendigo
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Alpha Flight, The Hulk
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Regeneration, Enhanced senses
Weight:
Unknown
Height:
7' 0"
Eye Color:
Green
Hair Color:
White

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Incredible Hulk #162
Marvel ⋅ 1973
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Incredible Hulk #162
 
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1st appearance of Wendigo

Incredible Hulk #180
Marvel ⋅ 1974
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Incredible Hulk #180
 
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1st cameo appearance of Wolverine

2nd appearance of Wendigo

Marvel Value Stamp Series A #67 - Cyclops

⚠️ Debatable Firsts: this issue, by far, is the most debated "cameo versus full" book and likely the main reason "cameo" became such a significant yet loosely defined term in comic book collecting

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Theoretically, The Incredible Hulk #180 being labeled "cameo" of Wolverine was due to an oversight by Overstreet (see additional images)

In the 1980/1981 edition of Overstreet, Hulk#181 is labeled - 1st app of Wolverine and Hulk#180 is without a descriptor, commanding the same value as issues #151 - #176

In the 1981/1982 Overstreet, the description had been amended to read #180 - 1st app. Wolverine but mislabeled #181 and #182 - Wolverine cameo

Finally, in 1982/1983, Overstreet labeled Hulk #180 - 1st app. Wolverine (cameo) and #181 - Wolverine app. #182 - Wolverine cameo

In recent years, Marvel has taken a stance on Hulk #180 as the first appearance of Wolverine, wanting to eliminate the term "cameo" altogether, presumably to avoid this exact debate

But in years past, official Marvel guidebooks and trading cards would often trade-off which issue was given the coveted 1st (full) appearance designation (see additional images)

Hulk #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Hulk #1
 
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Variant cover art by Ed McGuinness, limited to 1,500 copies

Popcorn variant with Deadpool in the background

Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #181

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Hulk #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Hulk #1
 
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Variant cover art by Ed McGuinness, limited to 500 copies

Popcorn variant with Deadpool in the background

Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #181

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Hulk #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Hulk #1
 
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Variant cover art by Ed McGuinness, limited to 3,000 copies

Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #181

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Immortal Hulk #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Immortal Hulk #1
 
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Variant cover art by Matthew Waite

Cover art inspired by Incredible Hulk #181 in the style of an 16-bit video game

Avengers #7
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Avengers #7
 
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Origin of Ghost, the Spirit of Vengeance of 1,000,000 BC

1st appearance of the original Wendigo

Immortal Hulk #33
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2020
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Immortal Hulk #33
 
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Variant cover art by Joe Bennett, limited to 500 copies

Cover art inspired by Incredible Hulk #181

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