Baron Macabre is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Don McGregor and Gil Kane, the character first appeared in Jungle Action #9 (May 1974).[1]

Baron Macabre
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceJungle Action #9
(May 1974)
Created byDon McGregor
Gil Kane
In-story information
Alter egoUnknown
SpeciesHuman mutate
PartnershipsErik Killmonger
Notable aliasesBaron Macabre
Abilities
  • Ability to mutate humans into zombie-like creatures
  • Ability to resurrect the dead.
  • Fire electric blasts

Publication history

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Baron Macabre debuted in Jungle Action #9 (May 1974), created by Don McGregor and Gil Kane. He later appeared in Jungle Action #10—11 (July, September 1974), and #17 (September 1975).[2] He appeared in the 2018 Black Panther: Long Live The King series.[3]

Fictional character biography

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Baron Macabre is a Wakandan subversive capable of reanimating the dead as zuvembies. He was an ally of Erik Killmonger and came into conflict with the Black Panther.[4]

Powers and abilities

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Baron Macabre was empowered by the Resurrection Altar. He can fire electric blasts, mutate human beings into zombie-like creatures, and resurrect the dead.

References

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  1. ^ "Baron Macabre (Black Panther foe)". Marvun App. September 7, 2002. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
  2. ^ Fulton, James (2019-10-29). "Retro Trade Review: Black Panther Epic Collection: Panther's Rage By Lee, Kirby, McGregor, Buckler, Graham & Others For Marvel Comics". Inside Pulse. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
  3. ^ Bacon, Thomas (2018-01-30). "Exclusive: Black Panther: Long Live the King #4 Preview". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
  4. ^ Jungle Action #9—11 (May, July, September 1974)
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