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Who Is Dr. Cobbwell? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Dr. Cobbwell (Marvel): Cobbwell was a professor at the Midtown High School. He inadvertently sent Peter Parker to the Tinkerers repair shop.

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Dr. Cobbwell is a Marvel comic book character, with over 17 comic issue appearances. Cobbwell was a professor at the Midtown High School. He inadvertently sent Peter Parker to the Tinkerers repair shop.

Who is Dr. Cobbwell?

During one of Peter Parker 's science classes at Midtown High School, his teacher, Mr. Warren , introduced Professor Cobbwell to Parker, his top student. Mr. Warren suggested to Professor Cobbwell that Peter help him with an electronics experiment over the weekend. Peter gladly agreed, and Cobbwell gave Peter a card telling his address and asked him to pick a recently repaired radio for him. The next day, after picking up Professor Cobbwell's radio at the Tinkerer Repair Shop, Peter visited Cobbwell's lab where Cobbwell spoke about the Tinkerer's ridiculously low prices for radio repair. He then set Peter working on his experiment while he left his home to go lecture at the local Institute.

Key facts

Dr. Cobbwell is of human origin and first appeared in "Duel To The Death With The Vulture; The Uncanny Threat Of The Terrible Tinkerer". The character is published by Marvel. With 17 recorded issue appearances, Dr. Cobbwell ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dr. Cobbwell?

Cobbwell was a professor at the Midtown High School. He inadvertently sent Peter Parker to the Tinkerers repair shop.

When did Dr. Cobbwell first appear?

Dr. Cobbwell first appeared in "Duel To The Death With The Vulture; The Uncanny Threat Of The Terrible Tinkerer".

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