Who Is Gargoyle? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Gargoyle is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Isaac Christians, with over 272 comic issue appearances. Trapped in the immortal body of a gargoyle, Issac Christians tries to redeem his previous evil acts as one of the Earth's defenders.

Who is Gargoyle?

Origin Isaac as the Gargoyle As a young man, Isaac Christains killed his brother by accidentally pushing him off the roof of his house. His stern father, the mayor of the small rural town, blamed him, and Isaac grew up feeling intensely guilty. He lied about his age and joined the army during World War I at fifteen to prove himself. He hated the war, however, and left the army changed in spirit. His mother, with whom he had a more positive relationship, died while he was away. He then lived a somewhat dissolute life in Europe, until he decided to look for greater meaning in life in India, studying the occult. Isaac eventually succeeded his father as mayor of his hometown. The town of Christiansboro was falling on hard times, with poverty and a declining population.

Key facts

Gargoyle is of human origin and first appeared in "Beware-- The Six-Fingered Hand!". The character is published by Marvel. With 272 recorded issue appearances, Gargoyle ranks among the most featured characters in comics.