Fred Dukes

Fred Dukes is the civilian name of the Blob, a near-immovable mutant villain and occasional reluctant ally best known from the X-Men universe. His massive body generates incredible density and suction, making him virtually impossible to move or harm.

Fred Dukes has been a fixture of French-language Marvel publishing since his Silver Age debut in Strange #2 in 1970, brought to life by the legendary Stan Lee and Joe Orlando under the Editions Lug imprint. Over a remarkable 55-year span across titles like Strange, Spécial Strange, and Titans, this character has kept genuinely elite company — sharing pages with the likes of Peter Parker, Logan, and Charles Xavier himself. With 22 catalogued appearances and three collector-recognized key issues to his name, Fred Dukes is a rewarding discovery for fans who love digging into the rich history of Franco-Belgian Marvel publishing and the distinctive world it created.