Tricephalous (comics)

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Tricephalous
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Tricephalous appears! From Marvel Universe #4
Publication information
Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance Fantastic Four #1 (November 1961)
Created by Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
In-story information
SpeciesDeviant mutate
Team affiliations Deviant
Lethal Legion
Abilities
  • Superhuman strength
  • Flight
  • Fire breath

Tricephalous is a fictional three-headed monster appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Contents

Publication history

Tricephalous first appeared in Fantastic Four #1 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.

Fictional character biography

Tricephalous is a three-headed creature (similar to Godzilla's King Ghidorah) that was created on Monster Island by the Deviants under the command of Kro. [1] When Monster Island was attacked by Monster Hunters, Warlord Kro had Tricephalous attack while Kro escaped. Though much of Monster Island was destroyed, Tricephalous became a servant of the Mole Man. [2] [3] [4]

When the Fantastic Four arrived on Monster Island, Tricephalous tried to stop them. However, it was caught off guard and was defeated. [5]

A Skrull named De'Lila arrived looking for the Inorganic Technodrome and took over Tricephalous and the other monsters causing them to go on a rampage. [6] When De'Lila is defeated, Tricephalous and the other monsters return to Monster Island with the Punisher on their trail. However, he abandons the chase after seeing the Fantastic Four. [7]

While Mole Man was in his castle at the time he was discussing letting Adam Warlock live on Monster Island, Tricephalous was shown circling Mole Man's castle. [8]

While Pip the Troll was having a picnic on Monster Island, Tricephalous was seen scouring for food. [9]

When Silver Surfer was visiting Adam Warlock, Tricephalous was shown with two unnamed monsters. [10]

To prevent the Fantastic Four from preventing him in his plan to create a pocket dimension, Aron the Rogue Watcher summoned Mole Man, Giganto, and Tricephalous to fight them. Thing defeated Tricephalous by grabbing his necks and throwing him into Super-Skrull. [11]

Mole Man later sent Tricephalous and the other monsters to attack Manhattan. The Fantastic Four halted their attack by using Pym Particles to shrink them, causing them to retreat. [12]

In The Immortal Hulk (2020), Roxxon acquires Tricephalous and uses it to wreak havoc in Arizona. However, Tricephalous is driven off by Rick Jones, who destroys its middle head. [13] Tricephalous later appears in Fantastic Four (2024), where it is revealed to have regenerated its body. [14]

Powers and abilities

Each of Tricephalous' three heads can spew fire from their mouths. The wings on its back enable it to fly. [3]

Other versions

Tricephalous appears in JLA/Avengers #1. [15]

In other media

Tricephalous appears in The Super Hero Squad Show , with vocal effects provided by Ted Biaselli. [16]

References

  1. ↑ Beard, Jim (December 27, 2017). "The Treacherous History of Monster Island". Marvel.com. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  2. ↑ Marvel Universe #7 (December 1998)
  3. 1 2 Torres, Xavier (October 20, 2022). "Werewolf by Night: 10 MCU Monsters That Could Use Their Own Special". Collider. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  4. ↑ Chrysostomou, George (December 20, 2020). "10 Terrifying Monsters In The Marvel Universe That Could Rival Godzilla". Comic Book Resources . Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  5. ↑ Fantastic Four #1 (November 1961)
  6. ↑ Fantastic Four #347 (December 1990)
  7. ↑ Fantastic Four #349 (February 1991)
  8. ↑ Warlock and the Infinity Watch #7 (August 1992)
  9. ↑ Marvel Comics Presents #112 (October 1992)
  10. ↑ Silver Surfer/Warlock: Resurrection #1 (March 1993)
  11. ↑ Fantastic Four #400 (May 1995)
  12. ↑ Fantastic Four vol. 3+1⁄2 (March 1998)
  13. ↑ Immortal Hulk #30 (March 2020)
  14. ↑ Fantastic Four (vol. 7) #20 (July 2024)
  15. ↑ JLA/Avengers #1 (September 2003)
  16. ↑ "Marvel Super Hero Squad Voice Cast". Comics Continuum. July 28, 2009. Archived from the original on July 31, 2009.
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