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 | |
Species | human mutate |
Partnerships | Erik Killmonger |
Abilities | master of theatrics |
Baron Macabre is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
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).
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]
Baron Macabre was empowered by the Resurrection Altar. He can fire electric blasts.
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