Wyatt Wingfoot
Wyatt Wingfoot | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Fantastic Four #50 (May 1966) |
Created by | Stan Lee (writer) Jack Kirby (artist) |
In-story information | |
Full name | Wyatt Wingfoot |
Supporting character of | Fantastic Four She-Hulk |
Wyatt Wingfoot is a fictional supporting character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
While having no superpowers, he has spent much time in the company of the Fantastic Four due to his friendship with Human Torch, and his relationship with occasional Fantastic Four member She-Hulk. Wingfoot is an excellent athlete, marksman, hand-to-hand fighter, tracker and animal trainer, and has been of timely help in numerous potentially devastating situations.
Publication history
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Wyatt Wingfoot first appeared in Fantastic Four #50 (May 1966) and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.[1] The character was inspired by Olympic athlete Jim Thorpe (1887-1953), who was a member of the Sac and Fox Nation.[2]
Fictional character biography
Wyatt, son of "Big Will" Wingfoot — "the greatest
Before returning to his tribe, alongside the Fantastic Four he battled the
After the death of Wingfoot's grandfather, the Keewazi chief, the Council of Elders called on Wyatt to accept the position as tribal chieftain. At the same time, the alien known as
Wyatt joined She-Hulk for some adventures in her own series. There, like many of the cast members, he became aware of his own reality as a fictional being. [volume & issue needed]
Wingfoot eventually returned to his tribe when they discovered large oil deposits under their land. He helped broker a deal between the
Wyatt was briefly seen being interviewed on the news show 'Lateline' about his association with the group.[27]
Wyatt is referred to as one of Johnny Storm's best friends, along with Peter Parker. The two of them held an intervention for Johnny Storm following his loss of powers and subsequent erratic behavior.[28]
Powers and abilities
Wyatt Wingfoot has no superhuman powers. He is a superb athlete, and a highly skilled tracker, animal trainer, horseman, motorcyclist, dancer and marksman. He is also an excellent hand-to-hand combatant.
Wyatt sometimes rides a gyro-cruiser, provided by the Wakanda Design Group.
Other versions
1602
"Lord Wingfoot" appears in the
Last Avengers Story
In one alternate future, Wyatt has married She-Hulk and they have had a child called Jessie. She joins the Avengers to help defeat Ultron.[31]
Earth X
In the alternate future of
Heroes Reborn
During the "
In other media
Video games
- Wyatt Wingfoot appears as a non-playable character in the video game Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, voiced by Dave Wittenberg. When in Stark Tower if the player talks to him, he will take the team on the next available mission on the Quinjet. He has a special dialogue with Johnny Storm. When first encountered, he is given the laptop of Black Widow who then hands it to a hacker to try to uncover it. He is never seen again after he takes the team to the Sanctum Sanctorum.[33]
References
- ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.
- ISBN 978-1465455505.
- ^ Fantastic Four #51 (June 1966): "This Man...This Monster!" Description per Empire State University football coach Jim Thorpe — a sly reference to real-life Native American decathlete Jim Thorpe.
- ^ Fantastic Four #50
- ISBN 978-1605490557.
- ^ Fantastic Four #52
- ^ Fantastic Four #54
- ^ Fantastic Four #80
- ^ Fantastic Four #138
- ^ Fantastic Four #138-139
- ^ Fantastic Four #140-141
- ^ Marvel Team-Up #18
- ^ Fantastic Four #143-144
- ^ Marvel Two-In-One #8
- ^ Marvel Team-Up #32
- ^ Fantastic Four #192
- ^ Marvel Two-In-One Annual #6
- ^ Fantastic Four #269-270
- ^ Fantastic Four #271-273
- ^ Fantastic Four #275
- ^ Marvel Graphic Novel #18: She-Hulk
- ^ Fantastic Four #278-279
- ^ Fantastic Four #293-295
- ^ Fantastic Four #300
- ^ She-Hulk: Ceremony #1-2
- ^ Guns of the Savage Land Graphic Novel
- ^ Fantastic Four #543
- ^ Fantastic Four vol. 5 #12
- ^ Marvel 1602: Fantastick Four #2
- ^ Marvel 1602: Fantastick Four #5
- ^ The Last Avengers Story #1-2 (Nov. 1995)
- ^ Earth X #1 (April 1999)
- ^ Native Americans in Comic Books: A Critical Study, p.156
External links
- Wyatt Wingfoot at the Marvel Universe wiki