Fin Fang Foom | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Strange Tales #89 (Oct. 1961)[1] |
Created by | Stan Lee (writer) Jack Kirby (artist) |
In-story information | |
Species | Makluan/Axonn-Karr |
Team affiliations | Dragon 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" |
Abilities | Superhuman 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]