Killer Croc

Killer Croc
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Creation & Design

Killer Croc was created by writer Jerry Conway and artist Gene Colan, first appearing in Batman #357. His design was inspired by the idea of a human with a reptilian appearance, reflecting his tragic backstory.

Early Years

Waylon Jones was born with a rare condition that gave him a crocodile-like appearance. This led to a troubled childhood and eventual life of crime, where he adopted the persona of Killer Croc.

Character Development

Over the years, Killer Croc has evolved from a simple brute to a more complex character, often portrayed with a tragic backstory and moments of vulnerability, reflecting the struggles of his life and the impact of his appearance on his psyche.

Cultural Reception

Killer Croc has been received as a unique and memorable villain in the Batman rogues gallery, often praised for his design and depth.

Character Details

Real Name:
Waylon Jones
Aliases:
Killer Croc, Croc
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Suicide Squad, Rogues Gallery
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Enhanced agility, Reptilian physiology
Weight:
300lbs
Height:
6' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
none
DC Mar 1983

Batman #357

Batman #357
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1st cameo appearance of Jason Todd
2nd cameo appearance of Killer Croc
⚠️ Debatable Firsts: this issue is cited as the first full appearance of Killer Croc but there is no difference in his depiction as a gangster in a trenchoat and fedora as first seen in Detective Comics #523, released one month before #357. In Detective Comics #524, he is revealed to have crocodile features for the first time
It should also be noted that this version of Jason Todd is not visually accurate to later versions and his origin is retconned in Batman #408
CGC recognizes this issue as the first full appearance of both Killer Croc and Jason Todd
DC Mar 1983

Detective Comics #524

Detective Comics #524
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1st full appearance of Killer Croc
Batman #357 is commonly cited as Killer Croc's first appearance but he remains obscured in the panels unlike his full reveal in this issue
2nd cameo appearance of Jason Todd, in one panel, mentioned by name
DC Apr 1983

Detective Comics #525

Detective Comics #525
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3rd full appearance of Killer Croc
1st full appearance of Jason Todd
Many sources cite Batman #357 as Jason Todd's first full appearance even though his appearance is brief and he is not introduced by name

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