by John Romita, 1972

Gibbon

Real Name: Martin Blank
Also Known As:
Identity: Publicly known
Group Affiliation: Legion of Losers
First Appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #110
Status: Active

Powers & Abilities:

The Gibbon is a mutant possessing super-human dexterity, above-average strength, and a build and face that remind people of a chimp, monkey, or gibbon. His agility is on par with Spider-Man's, but his strength is significantly less than Spider-Man's.

Equipment & Weapons:

The Gibbon does not use any equipment or weapons.

Origin:

As a child raised in an orphanage, Martin Blank was often teased by the other children for his ape-like features and agility. After leaving the orphanage, he briefly joined the circus as a "human ape" but quickly got tired of being laughed at by the crowds. He left (keeping his ape costume) and made his way to New York City. A chance encounter with Spider-Man convinced Martin that he could make a new start and be respected as the costume character known as 'The Gibbon'.

Gibbon's Timeline

First Appearance and Origin - Amazing Spider-Man #110-#111