Fredzilla

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Fredzilla
Fred (Marvel Comics).jpg
Fred.
Art by David Nakayama.
Publication information
Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance Big Hero 6 #1 (September 2008)
Created by Chris Claremont
David Nakayama
In-story information
Alter egoFred
SpeciesHuman
Team affiliations Big Hero 6
Abilities Kaiju transformation
Dinosaur aura generation

Fred (nicknamed Fredzilla) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a member of the superhero team Big Hero 6.

Contents

The character appears in the 2014 animated film Big Hero 6 and the video game Kingdom Hearts III , voiced by T.J. Miller and in the subsequent animated series by Brooks Wheelan. This version is a human who wields a fire-breathing dragon suit.

Publication history

The character was created by Chris Claremont and David Nakayama and first appeared in Big Hero 6 #1 (September 2008). He along with Wasabi-No-Ginger were meant to serve as replacements for then current members Sunpyre and Ebon Samurai.

Fictional character biography

Fred is descended from the Ainu, an indigenous people of Japan, and spent part of his childhood on a secret S.H.I.E.L.D. base. He later joins Big Hero 6 using his ability to transform into a dinosaur-like kaiju. [1]

Powers and abilities

Fred can transform into a Godzilla-like Kaiju. In addition, he can manifest a largely invisible energy aura. [2]

Reception

In 2020, Comic Book Resources (CBR) ranked Fred 9th in their "Marvel Comics: Ranking Every Member Of Big Hero 6 From Weakest To Most Powerful" list. [3]

In other media

Disney version

Fred
Big Hero 6 character
Fred from Disney's Big Hero 6.png
Walt Disney Animation Studios re-imagining of Fred
First appearance Big Hero 6 (2014)
Adapted by Don Hall
Chris Williams
Voiced by T. J. Miller (film, Kingdom Hearts III )
Brooks Wheelan (TV series)
In-universe information
AliasFredzilla [4]
Fredmeleon [5]
NicknameFlame Jumper (by Karmi) [6]
Lizard Guy (by Richardson Mole)
GenderMale
Full nameFrederick Flamarian Frederickson IV [7] [8]

Fred appears in Disney's Big Hero 6 franchise, voiced by T. J. Miller in the film and by Brooks Wheelan in Big Hero 6: The Series . [9] [10] [11] This version is an American human who wields a dragon-themed fire-breathing suit and finances the Big Hero 6 team via his family's wealth. Speaking of Miller, co-director Chris Williams said "He's a real student of comedy. There are a lot of layers to his performance, so Fred ended up becoming a richer character than anyone expected." [10] [12] [13] [14] [15] [7]

In the series' second season, Fred begins using a chameleon-themed outfit that can cling to walls and become invisible. [5] [16] In the third season, he begins dating Olivia Mole, the cousin of his archenemy Richardson Mole. [17]

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