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Who Is Carl Maddicks? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Carl Maddicks (Marvel): Father of the mutant Artie and a brilliant scientist

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Carl Maddicks is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Karl Maddicks, with over 17 comic issue appearances. Father of the mutant Artie and a brilliant scientist

Who is Carl Maddicks?

Brief History Dr. Carl Maddicks ( Artie 's father) was once the head geneticist working for the research company known as the Brand Corporation . This particular company was a subdivision of the Roxxon Oil Corporation. Maddicks was also, secretly, in the employ of the second coming of the subversive organization by the name of the Secret Empire . During Maddicks' time at the Brand Corp, a young talented individual, name Henry "Hank" McCoy , took up a position there. Unbeknownst to others, Henry, or Hank as he preferred, had a whole other life. He was a mutant better known as Beast from the X-Factor . While Beast was employed there he was able to concoct a chemical that could induce mutation.

Key facts

Carl Maddicks is of human origin and first appeared in "The Beast!". The character is published by Marvel. With 17 recorded issue appearances, Carl Maddicks ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Carl Maddicks?

Father of the mutant Artie and a brilliant scientist

What is Carl Maddicks's real name?

Carl Maddicks's real identity is Karl Maddicks.

When did Carl Maddicks first appear?

Carl Maddicks first appeared in "The Beast!".

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