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Who Is Neil Garrett? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Neil Garrett (Marvel): An NYPD Detective and reluctant ally upon occasion by Spider-Man.

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Neil Garrett is a Marvel comic book character, with over 28 comic issue appearances. An NYPD Detective and reluctant ally upon occasion by Spider-Man.

Who is Neil Garrett?

A detective for the New York Police Department, Neil Garrett was in charge of an investigation of a series of attacks where the victims were drained of their own adrenalin. The attacker was dubbed "The Vampire" by the media. While investigating a possible lead in the case involving the theft of the victims’ medical records, Garrett received information from Spider-Man that the attacker was actually Venom . Garrett leaked the information to the media after Spider-Man revealed the identity of Venom. he had hoped to draw the symbiote out of hiding. Later, when Doctor Octopus kidnapped the Palestinian Prime Minister and threatened to assassinate him, Garrett provided Spider-Man with information integral to the investigation.

Key facts

Neil Garrett is of human origin and first appeared in "The Hunger Part 1 of 5". The character is published by Marvel. With 28 recorded issue appearances, Neil Garrett ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Neil Garrett?

An NYPD Detective and reluctant ally upon occasion by Spider-Man.

When did Neil Garrett first appear?

Neil Garrett first appeared in "The Hunger Part 1 of 5".

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