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

Cat-Man is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Townshend Horgan, with over 79 comic issue appearances. Two men have taken the identity of Cat-Man and were members of the Ani-Men.

Who is Cat-Man?

Origin The Ani-Men. Townshend Horgan was the first Cat-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 adminstration 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 Cat-Man was created by Wally Wood in 1965 and first appeared in Daredevil # 10. Major Story Arcs Bird-Man , Ape-Man and Cat-Man were rejoined by the original Frog-Man and worked for Count Nefaria .

Key facts

Cat-Man is of human origin and first appeared in "While the City Sleeps!". The character is published by Marvel. With 79 recorded issue appearances, Cat-Man ranks among the most featured characters in comics.