Monstro (comics)
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Monstro | |
Monstro. Art by Phil Hester. |
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Publication information | |
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Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Amazing Fantasy (vol. 2) #15 (January 2006) |
Created by | Robert Kirkman Khari Evans |
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Alter ego | Frank Johnson[1] |
Species | Human (empowered) |
Team affiliations | Damage Control Fire Service |
Notable aliases | Eugene |
Abilities | Superhuman strength and stamina. |
Monstro is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe, a superhero and supporting character of the Irredeemable Ant-Man. His first appearance was in Amazing Fantasy (vol. 2) #15.
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[edit] Fictional character biography
Frank's powers manifested at the age of 33. After receiving them, not knowing his own strength, he accidentally caused the ceiling of his house to cave in, killing his wife and daughter. Not wanting to go to jail, Frank went on the run, becoming a firefighter for a short time until the publicity from his miraculous saves drew too much attention.[2] He now works for Damage Control, cleaning up sites of superpowered battles.
[edit] The Initiative
Frank is being considered as a "potential recruit" for the Initiative program, according to Civil War: Battle Damage Report.
[edit] Powers and abilities
Monstro possesses superhuman strength and endurance. The origin of his powers is unknown.