Who Is Abe Jenkins? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Abe Jenkins is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Abner Ronald Jenkins, with over 626 comic issue appearances. Growing tired of his mechanic job, Abe Jenkins created a suit of armor and became the Beetle. Originally a criminal, he changed his ways as a member of the Thunderbolts, Taking the name MACH-1. Abe became a mainstay of the group and achieved legitimacy as a superhero. As he's upgraded his armor, he's changed his name to reflect the version of his armor.

Who is Abe Jenkins?

Origin Jenkins in his first Beetle Armor Abner Jenkins was a master mechanic at an aircraft parts factory who became dissatisfied with his boring, low paying job. Using his considerable mechanical knowledge, Jenkins built an armor-plated, strength-augmenting suit, a pair of gravity-defying wings, suction-fingered gloves, and a cybernetic control helmet. Calling himself the Beetle, Jenkins decided to use his battle-suit for fame, wealth, and adventure. Believing a victory over half the Fantastic Four would make him an overnight sensation, the Beetle chose to lure the Human Torch and the Thing into battle. However, the Thing and the Torch defeated him, and he was sent to prison. Paroled a short time later, he sought revenge on the Torch, but found himself in battle with Spider-Man instead. He kidnapped the girlfriend of the Torch, and the Torch briefly battled Spider-Man, thinking he was in league with the Beetle. Once again, with help from the Torch, he was defeated after a cage of high-temperature flame was created around him.

Key facts

Abe Jenkins is of human origin and first appeared in "The Birth Of The Beetle!; The Challenge of Loki!; Strange Mission". The character is published by Marvel. With 626 recorded issue appearances, Abe Jenkins ranks among the most featured characters in comics.