Who Is Sideshow Mel? Origin, Powers and Key Facts
Sideshow Mel (Bongo): Krusty's sidekick after Sideshow Bob tried to frame Krusty for a crime. Full name: Melvin Van Horn
Sideshow Mel is a Bongo comic book character, the alter ego of Melvin Van Horne, with over 151 comic issue appearances. Krusty's sidekick after Sideshow Bob tried to frame Krusty for a crime. Full name: Melvin Van Horn
Who is Sideshow Mel?
Sideshow Mel was brought in by Krusty the Clown to replace Sideshow Bob , after Bob attempted to frame Krusty for armed robbery, though Mel rarely speaks on air, he is actually a classically trained theatre actor and extremely intelligent. Mel has a bone through his hair. Its origins are mostly unknown, though he mentions that it may have gotten stuck in there while attempting to get gum out. Mel won a prize for entertainer of the year years ago, when he lived in London.
Key facts
Sideshow Mel is of human origin and first appeared in "The Perplexing Puzzle of the Springfield Puma; Krusy, Agent of K.L.O.W.N.". The character is published by Bongo. With 151 recorded issue appearances, Sideshow Mel ranks among the most featured characters in comics.
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Who is Sideshow Mel?
Krusty's sidekick after Sideshow Bob tried to frame Krusty for a crime. Full name: Melvin Van Horn
What is Sideshow Mel's real name?
Sideshow Mel's real identity is Melvin Van Horne.
When did Sideshow Mel first appear?
Sideshow Mel first appeared in "The Perplexing Puzzle of the Springfield Puma; Krusy, Agent of K.L.O.W.N.".
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