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Wendigo

Wendigo
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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
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
Marvel Oct 1974

Incredible Hulk #180

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
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)
Marvel Feb 2017 Vol 4

Hulk #1

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Hulk #1
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Marvel Feb 2017 Vol 4

Hulk #1

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Marvel Dec 2017 Vol 4

Hulk #1

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Hulk #1
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Marvel Jun 2018

Immortal Hulk #1

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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 a 16-bit video game

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