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Man-Thing

The Man-Thing (Dr. Theodore "Ted" Sallis) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writers Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, and Gerry Conway and artist Gray Morrow, the character first appeared in Savage Tales #1 (May 1971), and went on to be featured in various titles and in his own series, including…

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Publisher
Marvel Comics
Abilities
Superhuman strength, durability and stamina Empathic senses Chlorokinetic regeneration Size alteration Corrosive-chemical secretion Teleportation Portal creation Fear empowermen…
Alter ego
Dr. Theodore "Ted" Sallis
Created by
Stan Lee · Roy Thomas · Gerry Conway · Gray Morrow
First appearance
Savage Tales #1 (May 1971)
Notable aliases
Vorgornus Koth

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Man-Thing

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related to Comic book character spin-offs · 39
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related to Television · 36
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related to Fictional character biography · 33
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related to External links · 19
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related to history · 16
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related to Powers and abilities · 16
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related to Weirdworld's Man-Things · 16
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related to Miscellaneous · 12
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related to Merchandise · 11
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related to Video games · 11
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Man-ThingAbilitiesSuperhuman strength, durability and stamina Empathic senses Chlorokinetic regeneration Size alteration Corrosive-chemical secretion Teleportation Portal creation Fear empowermen…1.00infobox
Man-ThingAlter egoDr. Theodore "Ted" Sallis1.00infobox
Man-ThingCreated byStan Lee1.00infobox
Man-ThingCreated byRoy Thomas1.00infobox
Man-ThingCreated byGerry Conway1.00infobox
Man-ThingCreated byGray Morrow1.00infobox
Man-ThingFirst appearanceSavage Tales #1 (May 1971)1.00infobox
Man-ThingNotable aliasesVorgornus Koth1.00infobox
Man-ThingPartnershipsHoward the Duck1.00infobox
Man-ThingPublisherMarvel Comics1.00infobox
Man-ThingSpeciesSwamp monster/Human mutate1.00infobox
Man-ThingTeam affiliationsNexus of All Realities Midnight Sons Thunderbolts Daydreamers Legion of Monsters Avengers of the Supernatural Ancient Order of the Shield S.T.A.K.E.1.00infobox
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