Who Is Ghoul? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Ghoul is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Dennis Malloy, with over 4 comic issue appearances. Dennis 'the Menace' Malloy was a criminal who was spending an eternity in Hell for his crimes. He was transformed into the Ghoul in a bid to trap the Hulk.

Who is Ghoul?

On a quest to give the Hulk inner peace and make him 'see the light', Glorian made a deal with Mr. Cloot in which they would torment the Hulk into seeking out Glorian's help and friendship. Cloot knew that this deal would fail and he would win Glorian and the Hulk's souls in the process. To help with Glorian's plan, he raised Dennis Malloy from the depths of hell and sent him on a quest to reach the top of a very steep set of stairs. Along the way, all he had to do was survive being tormented by a 'grey demon' (who looked exactly like Joe Fixit/Hulk). His encounters with the grey demon left him malformed, with claws, wings and a deformed face. Upon reaching the top of the stairs, Malloy took the name of the Ghoul and swore revenge on the grey demon who made him look that way. He fought Fixit several times and was slowed down in a pool, since the water seemed to cool him down.

Key facts

Ghoul is of other origin and first appeared in "Possibilities". The character is published by Marvel. With 4 recorded issue appearances, Ghoul ranks among the most featured characters in comics.