Who Is Gibbon? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Gibbon is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Martin Blank, with over 90 comic issue appearances. The Gibbon's unsuccessful attempts as a criminal and a hero branded him a loser. As a mutant, he retained his powers after "M-Day."

Who is Gibbon?

Origin Martin Blank is a mutant who was born with monkey-like features and stayed in an orphanage. He was always teased as a kid and it continued as he grew up. When the orphanage could no longer take care of him, Martin worked at the circus. They wanted him to dress up in a monkey suit and entertain the crowd with his awesome agility and gorilla-like strength. He was constantly teased and laughed at so he left the circus after a week. He then meets Spider-Man and they become acquaintances. He told Spider Man he wanted to be his partner but Spider Man just laughed at the idea. Gibbon became enraged and attacks Spidey for laughing at him.

Key facts

Gibbon is of mutant origin and first appeared in "The Birth of ...the Gibbon". The character is published by Marvel. With 90 recorded issue appearances, Gibbon ranks among the most featured characters in comics.