Marvel Apes #0

Feb 2009 · Marvel · 3.99 USD

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“The Birth of... The Gibbon!”

In "The Birth of... The Gibbon!", misfit Marty Blank takes inspiration from Spider-Man’s legacy, donning an ape costume to become a hero in his own right—only to face a cruel reality check when the web-slinger himself mocks his efforts. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by John Romita with inks by Tony Mortellaro, this 2009 origin sets up a tense moment where ambition meets betrayal, all under Arthur Adams’ dynamic cover.

writer Stan Lee · artist, inker John Romita · inker Tony Mortellaro · letterer John Costanza · cover Arthur Adams

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee

artist, inker John Romita

inker Tony Mortellaro

letterer John Costanza

cover pencils, inks Arthur Adams

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Inspired by Spider-Man's example, misfit Marty Blank dons an ape costume and plans to fight crime as the Gibbon, but Spider-Man mocks him, leaving him vulnerable to someone who plans to take advantage of the situation.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).

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'Santa-Ape' Variant - Salva Espín Cover

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