Manphibian

Manphibian
The Manphibian makes his first appearance (standing in between the Frankenstein's Monster and Count Dracula). From The Legion of Monsters #1.
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Legion of Monsters #1
Created by	Marv Wolfman Tony Isabella Dave Cockrum Sam Grainger
In-story information
Team affiliations	S.H.I.E.L.D. Howling Commandos Legion of Monsters Avengers of Supernatural S.T.A.K.E.
Abilities	Superhuman strength Sharp claws Tough skin

Manphibian is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It has some resemblance to the "Gill Man" seen in Creature from the Black Lagoon.

Manphibian first appeared in Legion of Monsters #1 and was created by Marv Wolfman, Tony Isabella, Dave Cockrum, and Sam Grainger.

Manphibian's alien species did not suffer the delusional concept of fate. They did not reinvent such calamities in their own minds as a call to a righteous and vital missions like a hunt for revenge. They realized the true motive for such actions was to share their own pain with the world.

Manphibian's kind believed in a "Prime Mover" where they have not raised a hand against another of their kind for eons. This was until Manphibian's mate was murdered by someone in Manphibian's species. After being denied by his elders to deal with the murderer, Manphibian ended up pursuing the murderer into space. Manphibian's search took him across different planets until landing on Earth thousands of years ago. Many years later, oil drillers woke up the murderous member of Manphibian's race. When Manphibian arrived, he stopped the creature from attacking Beth Fox. Their fight lasted until a missile strike destroyed Shaft #27. Due to Beth Fox being traumatized, her husband Aaron Fox vowed revenge and started hunting both creatures.

Manphibian and his mate had multiple offsprings that were simultaneously trapped on Earth. Due to the death of his mate, Manphibian had to raise them on his own.

At some point, Manphibian was recruited by S.H.I.E.L.D. in order to be part of Nick Fury's Howling Commandos. Manphibian was seen in Area 13's commissary alongside John Jameson and Golem. Manphibian was with the Howling Commandos when they launched an assault on the forces of Merlin.

Deacon and Blackout considered Manphibian as a possible candidate to fight Ghost Rider.