Who Is Woodgod? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Woodgod is a Marvel comic book character, with over 47 comic issue appearances. Woodgod is a genetically engineered sentient lifeform who physically resembles a satyr of classical Greco-Roman mythology, and who was crated by scientists David and Ellen Pace. The Paces employed cloning techniques to create Woodgod, combining human and animal genetic material.

Who is Woodgod?

Origin Drs. David and Ellen Pace were biogeneticists hired by the government to synthesize a lethal toxic nerve gas. Despite being opposed to violence, the couple accepted the job so that they could use its resources for their own project, gene-splicing human and animal DNA to create a new hybrid species which they hoped would combine man's intellect with the animal kingdom's tendency for peaceful coexistence. The Paces created a satyr-like being who they dubbed Woodgod. He was given an accelerated metagrowth rate designed to bring him to maturity quickly. After three days, his physical growth had stopped but his curiosity did not. Creation Woodgod was created by Bill Mantlo and Keith Giffen (with a cover by Jack Kirby) and first appeared in Marvel Premiere issue 31 (1976). Mayor Story Arcs A new Life A year earlier, the base had spilled some nerve gas, killing local sheep and causing illness among the people.

Key facts

Woodgod is of other origin and first appeared in "The Man-Brute Called Woodgod". The character is published by Marvel. With 47 recorded issue appearances, Woodgod ranks among the most featured characters in comics.