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| Slug | |
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 The Slug battles Spider-Man. FromWeb of Spider-Man Annual #4 | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Captain America #325 (Jan 1987) |
| Created by | Mark Gruenwald andPaul Neary |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Ulysses X. Lugman |
| Species | Human Mutant |
| Abilities | Gifted intellect Use of his immense fat |
Slug (Ulysses X. Lugman) is asupervillain appearing inAmerican comic books published byMarvel Comics.
Shea Couleé portrayed the character in theMarvel Cinematic UniverseDisney+ seriesIronheart (2025).
The supervillain Slug first appeared inCaptain America #325 (January 1987) and was co-created byMark Gruenwald andPaul Neary.
In regards to the character's concept,Mark Gruenwald once commented that he initially thought a 1,200 pound man was implausible, but later discovered the existence of such individuals through readingPeople magazine.[1]
Ulysses Lugman was born inMiami, Florida. He is a notorious drug kingpin and criminal organizer, as well as the president and owner of several legal businesses in Miami. Due to his obesity, he took on the name "Slug."
Slug possesses a gifted intellect and is a master strategist with a sharpbusiness acumen where he is often leading through a combination of intimidation and rewards.
His most notable attribute is his immense weight, which can exceed one thousand pounds. According toThe Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Update '89, it is possible that Slug is a mutant, given how difficult it is for a normal person to achieve such tremendous mass and remain alive.
Unlike theBlob, Slug lacks the ability to compensate for his mass, rendering him practically immobile unless he is utilizing a high-tech personal hovercraft. Slug's high percentage of body fat allows him to float effortlessly in water, and his metabolism grants him limited immunity to drugs and poisons. Slug is known to asphyxiate his victims (usually his underlings who have failed or displeased him) in the folds of his flesh.
Due to his extreme sensitivity to light, Slug is almost always seen wearing shadedeyeglasses.
In order to move around, Slug makes use of special custom-designed heavy-duty electricwheelchair/forklifts that are outfitted with tank treads or heavy tires. His chairs seem to operate by remote control and may even include built-in flotation devices or rocket boosters to allow for air escape. For longer distances, Slug travels in a custom semi-trailer.
Slug appears inIronheart, portrayed byShea Couleé.[2] This version is ahacker, formerdrag queen, and a member of a Chicago street gang led by theHood who is described as the most wanted person inMadripoor.
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