| Tricephalous | |
|---|---|
 Tricephalous appears! FromMarvel Universe #4 | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Fantastic Four #1 (November 1961) |
| Created by | Stan Lee Jack Kirby |
| In-story information | |
| Species | Deviant mutate |
| Team affiliations | Deviant Lethal Legion |
| Abilities |
|
Tricephalous is a fictional three-headed monster appearing inAmerican comic books published byMarvel Comics.
Tricephalous first appeared inFantastic Four #1 and was created byStan Lee andJack Kirby.
Tricephalous is a three-headed creature (similar to Godzilla'sKing Ghidorah) that was created on Monster Island by theDeviants under the command ofKro.[1] When Monster Island was attacked by Monster Hunters, Warlord Kro had Tricephalous attack while Kro escaped. Though much of Monster Island was destroyed, Tricephalous became a servant of theMole Man.[2][3][4]
When theFantastic Four arrived on Monster Island, Tricephalous tried to stop them. However, it was caught off guard and was defeated.[5]
ASkrull named De'Lila arrived looking for the Inorganic Technodrome and took over Tricephalous and the other monsters causing them to go on a rampage.[6] When De'Lila is defeated, Tricephalous and the other monsters return to Monster Island with thePunisher on their trail. However, he abandons the chase after seeing the Fantastic Four.[7]
While Mole Man was in his castle at the time he was discussing lettingAdam Warlock live on Monster Island, Tricephalous was shown circling Mole Man's castle.[8]
WhilePip the Troll was having a picnic on Monster Island, Tricephalous was seen scouring for food.[9]
WhenSilver Surfer was visiting Adam Warlock, Tricephalous was shown with two unnamed monsters.[10]
To prevent the Fantastic Four from preventing him in his plan to create a pocket dimension,Aron the RogueWatcher summoned Mole Man,Giganto, and Tricephalous to fight them. Thing defeated Tricephalous by grabbing his necks and throwing him intoSuper-Skrull.[11]
Mole Man later sent Tricephalous and the other monsters to attackManhattan. The Fantastic Four halted their attack by usingPym Particles to shrink them, causing them to retreat.[12]
InThe Immortal Hulk (2020),Roxxon acquires Tricephalous and uses it to wreak havoc in Arizona. However, Tricephalous is driven off byRick Jones, who destroys its middle head.[13] Tricephalous later appears inFantastic Four (2024), where it is revealed to have regenerated its body.[14]
Each of Tricephalous' three heads can spew fire from their mouths. The wings on its back enable it to fly.[3]
Tricephalous appears inJLA/Avengers #1.[15]
Tricephalous appears inThe Super Hero Squad Show, with vocal effects provided by Ted Biaselli.[16]
| Marvel Comics |
|
|---|---|
| DC Comics |
|
| Other |
|
| Television work | |
| Related articles | |
