Baron Macabre

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Baron Macabre
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Publication information
Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance Jungle Action #9 (May 1974)
Created by Don McGregor and Gil Kane
In-story information
Specieshuman mutate
Partnerships Erik Killmonger
Abilitiesmaster of theatrics

Baron Macabre is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

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Publication history

Baron Macabre first appeared in Jungle Action #9 (May 1974), and was created by Don McGregor and Gil Kane.

The character subsequently appears in Jungle Action #10-11 (July, September 1974), and #17 (September 1975).

Fictional character biography

Baron Macabre is a Wakandan subversive capable of reanimating the dead as zuvembies. He was an ally of Erik Killmonger and came into conflict with the Black Panther. [1]

Powers and abilities

Baron Macabre was empowered by the Resurrection Altar. He can fire electric blasts.

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References

  1. Jungle Action #9-11 (May, July, September 1974)