Who Is Man-Bull? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Man-Bull is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of William Taurens, with over 144 comic issue appearances. An extremely deadly ex-convict with superhuman strength, endurance and resistance to injury.

Who is Man-Bull?

Origin William Taurens is the Man-Bull. William Taurens or "Bull Taurus" started his criminal career in adolescence when he was arrested for petty theft. He has been a repeat offender and has been in and out of prison for various crimes including grand larceny, manslaughter, arson and assault with a deadly weapon. Taurens' reputation as a thug brought him into the employ of a mysterious crime boss known as Mister Klein. Klein was enlisting strong-arm men and other thugs to round up subjects to test an experimental serum he had acquired. The serum was based on mutated enzymes extracted from bulls and was designed to increase the musculature and strength of potential henchmen. Daredevil foiled Taurens' attempt to abduct a potential couple for Klein's experiment. Klein decided to test the serum on Taurens himself for failing to bring him potential subjects.

Key facts

Man-Bull is of human origin and first appeared in "On the Horns of the Man-Bull!". The character is published by Marvel. With 144 recorded issue appearances, Man-Bull ranks among the most featured characters in comics.