Who Is Slug? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Slug is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Ulysses X. Lugman, with over 88 comic issue appearances. The successful business man and druglord for the Kingpin. He would be remembered as one of Marvel's largest and most abnormal villains.

Who is Slug?

Origin Very little is known about the history of Ulysses X. Lugman. What is clearly known is that he’s an extremely wealthy businessman who’s the owner of several successful companies and businesses. Secretly, Ulysses has a secret business as a druglord, taking on a trademark name known as the Slug. Specializing within the fields of drug trafficking, Slug ran a mass operation within Miami, Florida that managed to reach as far as New York City. Creation Slug was created by Mark Gruenwald and Paul Neary in 1986 and first appeared in Captain America # 324. Mayor Story Arcs Versus Captain America and Nomad Being the Kingpin's secret drug connection, Slug would gain the attention of Nomad and Captain America , whom tried to bring his operation down. Managing to infiltrate Ulysses' yacht, both heroes defeated him and destroyed the yacht as it sank, causing his business to topple.

Key facts

Slug is of human origin and first appeared in "Speed Trap". The character is published by Marvel. With 88 recorded issue appearances, Slug ranks among the most featured characters in comics.