Who Is Easy Reader? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Easy Reader is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of , with over 37 comic issue appearances. Easy Reader is a character who was created and portrayed by actor Morgan Freeman in a television show called "The Electric Company" and was also frequently seen in "Spidey Super Stories."

Who is Easy Reader?

The Electric Company Easy Reader made his first debut during the very first episode, as a carefree, jive talking, open-spirit hippie with a reading addiction. He's most recognizable for wearing his signature shades, though he lacks them at times. His name came from his love for literature and phonics, even having his own theme song to his name. Easy Reader, that's my name! Uh, uh, uhhh! As long as it has words on it, Easy would never turn down the opportunity, whether it be a matchbook or a dollar bill. He even goes so far as to begging for print. Sometimes, whenever he's to appear on the scene, a funky jazz bass plays on cue. After season 2 aired, Easy gained a new wardrobe (which he wears throughout the entire show), consisting of a red turtle sweater, a brown jean jacket with matching bellbottoms, some ridiculous stickers, but still keeping the shades. As for relationships, he is a friend to the entire cast.

Key facts

Easy Reader is of human origin and first appeared in "Spider-Man Is Born!". The character is published by Marvel. With 37 recorded issue appearances, Easy Reader ranks among the most featured characters in comics.