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Who Is Crimple? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Crimple (DC Comics): A Narl, created by Tim Hunter. Companion of Tanger.

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Crimple is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 12 comic issue appearances. A Narl, created by Tim Hunter. Companion of Tanger.

Who is Crimple?

Creation Crimple was created in Vertigo Rave in 1994, in a special 6-page story by writer John Ney Rieber and artist Gary Amaro . He made his first appearance in the main Books of Magic in issue 14 . Major Story Arcs Crimple (no glasses) and his companion Tanger (with glasses) are Narls—twig-like creatures created by Tim Hunter when he was a boy. He would imagine things, and they would come to life, although he thought they were just in his imagination. Before Tim created them, they inhabited other shapes and other places, created by other Openers. Crimple and Tanger live in a tree in a vacant lot along with various other creations of Hunter’s, such as the Wobbly . The Narls enjoy doing things like trying to make wings out of leaves. They are heavier than they look.

Key facts

Crimple is of other origin and first appeared in "The Lot". The character is published by DC Comics. With 12 recorded issue appearances, Crimple ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Crimple?

A Narl, created by Tim Hunter. Companion of Tanger.

When did Crimple first appear?

Crimple first appeared in "The Lot".

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