Who Is Forbush Man? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Forbush Man is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Irving Forbush, with over 162 comic issue appearances. Irving Forbush was a fictional office gofer at Marvel Comics. As Forbush Man he wears red long johns, a cape and a metal pot on his head.

Who is Forbush Man?

Origin Irving Forbush was a lowly office gofer at Marvel Comics who lived in a house with Auntie Mayhem, his shrewish old maid aunt. One day in a moment of anger, Forbush's aunt slammed a cooking pot over his head, giving him the inspiration for the disguise that would make him Forbush Man. Creation Forbush Man was created by Stan Lee . He first appeared as Irving Forbush, a fictional low level Marvel employee, who was the butt of Stan Lee's jokes. In 1955, Irving Forbush first appeared in Marvel's short lived, Mad Magazine aping, Snafu magazine where he received credit as the magazine's founder. His heroic alter-ego, Forbush Man did not appear until 1967. Major Story Arcs Early Years of Forbush Man The Friday, October 13, 1939 edition of the Daily Bugle includes the birth announcement for Irving Forbush. His parents were Stan and Jacqueline Forbush and they were quoted as being disappointed because they wanted a daughter instead.

Key facts

Forbush Man is of human origin and first appeared in "Norman Knockwell". The character is published by Marvel. With 162 recorded issue appearances, Forbush Man ranks among the most featured characters in comics.