Who Is Griffin (Franklin)? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Griffin (Franklin) is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Eliot Franklin, with over 174 comic issue appearances. A former member of the Circus of Crime, Griffin is a gamma-irradiated member of the Gamma Corps.

Who is Griffin (Franklin)?

Origin Eliot Franklin was originally born in Orlando , Florida . He started his career by joining Ringmaster's Circus of Crime as a clown of sorts. He would use a cane and juggling balls as his weapons. Mayor Story Arcs Circus of Crime Whenever the Circus of Crime acted without the presence of Ringmaster, Eliot would take the mantle as the leader of the circus, though this only lasted for short stints. Griffin Dude? Not cool! Approached in prison by General Ryker , Franklin signed up for his Gamma Corps without question, only needing to hear the name, Hulk . After attacking the Hulk several times during World War Hulk , Griffin was caught by Hulk and had both arms and both legs snapped. Being the only part of the Gamma Corps without a real reason to hate the Hulk, Hulk felt he had finally given him a reason. Powers and Abilities Griffin has increased strength and speed due to his Gamma Corps enhancements, which are based on those of Harpy .

Key facts

Griffin (Franklin) is of human origin and first appeared in "The Hulk "Banished to Outer Space"". The character is published by Marvel. With 174 recorded issue appearances, Griffin (Franklin) ranks among the most featured characters in comics.