| Tricephalous | |
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 Tricephalous appears! From Marvel Universe #4 | |
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| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Fantastic Four #1 (November 1961) |
| Created by | Stan Lee Jack Kirby |
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| Species | Humanity Subspecies |
| Team affiliations | Deviant Lethal Legion |
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Tricephalous is a fictional three-headed monster appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Tricephalous first appeared in Fantastic Four #1 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.
Tricephalous is an immensively-powerful three-headed creature (similar to Godzilla's King Ghidorah) that was created on Monster Island by the Deviants under the command of Kro. When Monster Island was attacked by Monster Hunters, Warlord Kro had Tricephalous attack while Kro escaped. Though much of Monster Island was destroyed, Tricephalous then became a servant of the Mole Man. [1]
When the Fantastic Four arrived on Monster Island, Tricephalous tried to stop them. However, Tricephalous was caught off guard by their super powers and was defeated. [2]
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. [3] When De'Lila was defeated, Tricephalous and the other monsters returned to Monster Island with the Punisher on their trail. When the Punisher planned to destroy the entrance to Monster Island, he changed his mind when he noticed the Fantastic Four. [4]
While Mole Man was in his castle at the time he was discussing letting Adam Warlock make his home on Monster Island, Tricephalous was shown circling Mole Man's castle. [5]
While Pip the Troll was having a picnic on Monster Island, Tricephalous was seen scouring for food. [6]
When Silver Surfer was visiting Adam Warlock, Tricephalpous was shown with two unnamed monsters. [7]
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. [8]
Mole Man later sent Tricephalous and the other monsters to attack Manhattan. The Fantastic Four halted their attack by using a Pym Particle Projector to shrink them causing them to retreat. When they returned to Mole Man's lair, Mole Man decided to call off the attack when he lost interest and considered the monsters as part of his family. [9]
Each of Tricephalous' three heads can spew fire from its mouth. The wings on its back enable it to fly.
Tricephalous was among the monsters who fought the Justice League in their search for the Ultimate Nullifier. [10]
Tricephalous appears in The Super Hero Squad Show , voiced by Ted Biaselli. [11]
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