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Who Is Zane Whelan? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Zane Whelan (Marvel): A Marvel Comics character that was created specifically for an anti-drugs campaign.

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Zane Whelan is a Marvel comic book character, with over 36 comic issue appearances. A Marvel Comics character that was created specifically for an anti-drugs campaign.

Who is Zane Whelan?

Brief History Zane Whelan was an intern at the Daily Bugle whom was smoking weed while on an assignment with Peter Parker (Spider-Man). He was on drugs when the super-villain Mysterio attacked them but he thought it was amazing because of the drugs. Spider-man intervened and tried to defeat the villain, but he fled with Spider-man in persuit. Zane then started his Van and went in hot persuit as well. Because of his drug-habbit, he almost crashed his car from a bridge, with only Spider-man being able to save him. He then learned that drugs are bad, hmm-kay. Creation Zane was created as a character for an anti-drug use campaign and starred in a four-part story that was published as a back-up in a variety of Marvel Comics from November 1999 till May 2000.

Key facts

Zane Whelan is of human origin and first appeared in "The Keys to the Kingdom". The character is published by Marvel. With 36 recorded issue appearances, Zane Whelan ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Zane Whelan?

A Marvel Comics character that was created specifically for an anti-drugs campaign.

When did Zane Whelan first appear?

Zane Whelan first appeared in "The Keys to the Kingdom".

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