Tricephalous (comics)
| Tricephalous | |
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 Tricephalous appears! From Marvel Universe #4 | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Fantastic Four #1 (November 1961) |
| Created by | Stan Lee Jack Kirby |
| In-story information | |
| Species | Deviant mutate |
| Team affiliations | Deviant Lethal Legion |
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Tricephalous is a fictional three-headed monster appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Publication history
[edit]Tricephalous first appeared in Fantastic Four #1 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.
Fictional character biography
[edit]Tricephalous is a three-headed creature (similar to Godzilla's King Ghidorah) that was created on Monster Island by the Deviants under the command of Kro.[1] When Monster Island was attacked by Monster Hunters, Warlord Kro had Tricephalous attack while Kro escaped. Though much of Monster Island was destroyed, Tricephalous became a servant of the Mole Man.[2][3][4]
When the Fantastic Four arrived on Monster Island, Tricephalous tried to stop them. However, it was caught off guard and was defeated.[5]
A Skrull named De'Lila arrived looking for the Inorganic Technodrome and took over Tricephalous and the other monsters causing them to go on a rampage.[6] When De'Lila is defeated, Tricephalous and the other monsters return to Monster Island with the Punisher on their trail. However, he abandons the chase after seeing the Fantastic Four.[7]
While Mole Man was in his castle at the time he was discussing letting Adam Warlock live on Monster Island, Tricephalous was shown circling Mole Man's castle.[8]
While Pip the Troll was having a picnic on Monster Island, Tricephalous was seen scouring for food.[9]
When Silver Surfer was visiting Adam Warlock, Tricephalous was shown with two unnamed monsters.[10]
To prevent the Fantastic Four from preventing him in his plan to create a pocket dimension, Aron the Rogue Watcher summoned Mole Man, Giganto, and Tricephalous to fight them. Thing defeated Tricephalous by grabbing his necks and throwing him into Super-Skrull.[11]
Mole Man later sent Tricephalous and the other monsters to attack Manhattan. The Fantastic Four halted their attack by using Pym Particles to shrink them, causing them to retreat.[12]
In Immortal Hulk, Roxxon acquires Tricephalous and uses it to wreak havoc in Arizona. However, it is driven off by Rick Jones, who destroys its middle head.[13]
Powers and abilities
[edit]Each of Tricephalous' three heads can spew fire from their mouths. The wings on its back enable it to fly.[3]
Other versions
[edit]Tricephalous appears in JLA/Avengers #1.[14]
In other media
[edit]Tricephalous appears in The Super Hero Squad Show, voiced by Ted Biaselli.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ Beard, Jim (December 27, 2017). "The Treacherous History of Monster Island". Marvel.com. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ Marvel Universe #7
- ^ a b Torres, Xavier (October 20, 2022). "Werewolf by Night: 10 MCU Monsters That Could Use Their Own Special". Collider. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ Chrysostomou, George (December 20, 2020). "10 Terrifying Monsters In The Marvel Universe That Could Rival Godzilla". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ Fantastic Four #1
- ^ Fantastic Four #347
- ^ Fantastic Four #349
- ^ Warlock and the Infinity Watch #7
- ^ Marvel Comics Presents #112
- ^ Silver Surfer/Warlock: Resurrection #1
- ^ Fantastic Four #400
- ^ Fantastic Four vol. 3+1⁄2
- ^ Immortal Hulk #30 (March 2020)
- ^ JLA/Avengers #1
- ^ "Marvel Super Hero Squad Voice Cast". Comics Continuum. July 28, 2009. Archived from the original on July 31, 2009.
External links
[edit]- Tricephalous at Marvel.com
- Tricephalous at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe
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