Fin Fang Foom

Fin Fang Foom
Fin Fang Foom as depicted in Strange Tales #89 (Oct. 1961).
Art by Jack Kirby.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceStrange Tales #89 (Oct. 1961)[1]
Created byStan Lee (writer)
Jack Kirby (artist)
In-story information
SpeciesMakluan/Axonn-Karr
Team affiliationsDragon Lords of Kakaranathara
Fin Fang Four
Beyond Reason Spiritual Fellowship
Lethal Legion
Notable aliases"He Whose Limbs Shatter Mountains and Whose Back Scrapes the Sun"
AbilitiesSuperhuman strength
Supersonic flight via wings
Extreme durability
Regenerative healing factor
Acid mist breath
Telepathy
Prolonged lifespan
Shapeshifting
Size alteration
Gifted intellect
Possesses advanced alien technology

Fin Fang Foom is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character has been depicted as an extraterrestrial creature resembling a dragon. The character first appeared in Strange Tales #89 (cover-dated Oct. 1961), and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.[2] Later, the character became part of the superhero Iron Man's rogues' gallery.

The character has also appeared in associated Marvel merchandise including animated television series, toys, trading cards, and video games. IGN's List of Top 100 Comic Book Villains of All Time ranked Fin Fang Foom #99.[3]

  1. ^ Misiroglu, Gina Renée; Eury, Michael (2006). The Supervillain Book: The Evil Side of Comics and Hollywood. Visible Ink Press. ISBN 9780780809772.
  2. ^ Markstein, Don. "Fin Fang Foom". Don Markstein's Toonopedia. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  3. ^ "Fin Fang Foom is number 99 - IGN".