Who Is Ape-Man? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Ape-Man is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Roy McVey, with over 76 comic issue appearances. Two men have taken the identity of Ape-Man and were members of the Ani-Men.

Who is Ape-Man?

The Ani-Men. Gordon Keefer was the first Ape-Man and became one of the original Ani-Men . The original Ani-Men were recruited and outfitted by the Organizer who was actually a candidate for the mayor of New York named Abner Jones. The Organizer sent the Ani-Men to undermine the current administration but they were defeated by the costume crimefighter Daredevil and all five men went to prison. Later, Bird-Man , Ape-Man and Cat-Man formed the Unholy Three and worked for a criminal scientist named the Exterminator . Again, the Unholy Three and their employer would be defeated by Daredevil. Creation Ape-Man was created by Wally Wood in 1965 and first appeared in Daredevil # 10. Story Arcs Ape-Man gets a one-two punch from Nightcrawler and Wolverine.

Key facts

Ape-Man is of other origin and first appeared in "While the City Sleeps!". The character is published by Marvel. With 76 recorded issue appearances, Ape-Man ranks among the most featured characters in comics.