Who Is Izzy Cohen? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Izzy Cohen is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Isadore Cohen, with over 422 comic issue appearances. A soldier during World War Two and a member of Nick Fury's Howling Commandos, Deadly Dozen and ranking officer of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Who is Izzy Cohen?

Origin Isadore "Izzy" Cohen is an American Jew from Brooklyn and became a member of the Howling Commandos during World War II . He was good friends with fellow teammate Dino Manelli, whom was a man from Brooklyn too. Creation Izzy Cohen was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and first appeared in Sgt. Fury #1 . Major Story Arcs After World War II Izzy, charming as ever After the war, Izzy goes back to Brooklyn, settles down with his wife and runs his father's mechanic shop. Izzy remained close friends with his former teammates and even joined them later on when Nick and the rest of the military strike squad fought alongside each other during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. It was during this time that Izzy made the rank of sergeant. Izzy had two sons and one daughter.

Key facts

Izzy Cohen is of human origin and first appeared in "Seven Against the Nazis!". The character is published by Marvel. With 422 recorded issue appearances, Izzy Cohen ranks among the most featured characters in comics.