Who Is Foggy Nelson? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Foggy Nelson is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Franklin P. Nelson, with over 1,073 comic issue appearances. Matt Murdock's best friend and almost as good a lawyer as Matt himself. They work together in their own law firm.

Who is Foggy Nelson?

Origin Foggy Nelson first met Matt Murdock at Columbia Law School where they were roomed together, and the two quickly became friends. Due to Foggy's overweight physique, he was often the target of bullying and harassment. However, Matt, with his enhanced senses, protected Foggy from these attackers. In addition to physical support, Matt helped Foggy academically as well. The first real argument between the two arose out of Foggy's disapproval of Matt's then-girlfriend, Elektra Natchios . Foggy's distrust was a result of his belief that Elektra was a danger to Matt and herself; a concern that eventually became prophecy. Following Elektra's departure from the University, Foggy and Matt enroll in Harvard Law School, from which they eventually graduate successfully. Creation Foggy Nelson was created by Stan Lee and Bill Everett and first appeared in Daredevil #1 .

Key facts

Foggy Nelson is of human origin and first appeared in "The Origin of Daredevil". The character is published by Marvel. With 1,073 recorded issue appearances, Foggy Nelson ranks among the most featured characters in comics.