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Freddy Krueger

Freddy Krueger
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Creation & Design

Freddy Krueger was created by Wes Craven and first appeared in the 1984 film 'A Nightmare on Elm Street'. His character was designed to embody the fears of childhood and the vulnerability of sleep.

Early Years

Freddy was a child murderer who was burned alive by the parents of his victims. He returns as a vengeful spirit who haunts the dreams of the children of Springwood.

Character Development

Over the years, Freddy Krueger has evolved from a simple slasher villain to a complex character with a tragic backstory, often eliciting sympathy from audiences despite his horrific actions.

Cultural Reception

Freddy Krueger has become an iconic figure in horror cinema, known for his distinctive appearance and dark humor. He has received both critical acclaim and a cult following.

Character Details

Real Name:
Frederick Charles Krueger
Aliases:
The Springwood Slasher, Dream Demon
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Dream Warriors, The Elm Street Kids
Abilities:
Dream Manipulation, Immortality, Superhuman Strength
Equipment:
Glove with Blades, Dreamscape Manipulation
Weight:
160lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
brown
Eternity Sep 1988

Fright #3

Fright #3
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1st cover appearance of Freddy Krueger
Interior images of A Nightmare on Elm Street movie stills alongside a text article - not a comic story
🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]
Fantagraphics Jul 1989

Amazing Heroes #168

Amazing Heroes #168
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Preview of Freddy Krueger's A Nightmare on Elm Street #1 (Marvel, 1989) - an interview with writer Steve Gerber and three panels from the issue
WildStorm Nov 2007

New Line Cinema's Tales of Horror #1

New Line Cinema's Tales of Horror #1
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One-shot anthology of stories featuring:
'The Texas Chainsaw Salesman' by Peter Milligan with the Sawyer family from the film franchise remake
'Copycat' featuring Freddy Krueger, written by Christos Gage
WildStorm Jan 2008

Freddy vs Jason vs Ash #1

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Freddy vs Jason vs Ash #1
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Variant second printing cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Single cover reproduction of the three #1 first printing covers
Copies ordered by retailers: 4,206

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