Who Is Blob? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Blob is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Frederick J. Dukes, with over 1,957 comic issue appearances. A common enemy of the X-Men and one of the most unusual mutants, who was de-powered during M-Day. His Age of Apocalypse counterpart has since replaced him in his various villainous roles after leaving his home reality.

Who is Blob?

Origin Immovable Fred J. Dukes was born in Lubbock, Texas . He joined a circus sideshow, using his abilities under the stage name "Blob". Professor X sensed his mutant power and sent out his students to locate Dukes. Fred was initially uninterested in the X-Men until he saw Jean Grey . He agreed to go along with them in order to spend time with her. After a battery of tests, Professor X determined that the Blob truly was a mutant and extended him an invitation become an X-Man. The rest of the team disliked the Blob's obnoxious attitude.

Key facts

Blob is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Beware the Blob!". The character is published by Marvel. With 1,957 recorded issue appearances, Blob ranks among the most featured characters in comics.