Cloak (Marvel)
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Creation & Design

Cloak was created by writer Bill Mantlo and artist Ed Hannigan, first appearing in the early 1980s as part of a storyline that explored drug addiction and its consequences.

Early Years

Tyrone Johnson was a victim of a drug-related incident that led to his transformation into Cloak, gaining the ability to manipulate darkforce energy and teleport.

Character Development

Over the years, Cloak has evolved from a tragic figure into a more complex character, grappling with his powers and their implications while maintaining a strong bond with Dagger.

Cultural Reception

Cloak has been well-received as a character that addresses serious social issues, particularly drug addiction and its effects on youth.

Character Details

Real Name:
Tyrone Johnson
Aliases:
Cloak
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Dagger, Heroes for Hire, The Midnight Sons
Abilities:
Teleportation, Darkforce manipulation, Intangibility
Equipment:
Cloak of Darkness
Weight:
160lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
black
Hair Color:
black

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Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #64

Marvel • 1982 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance and origin of Cloak and Dagger

Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #69

Marvel • 1982 • Vol. 1
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2nd appearance of Cloak and Dagger

Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #70

Marvel • 1982 • Vol. 1
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3rd appearance of Cloak and Dagger

Cloak and Dagger #1

Marvel • 1983 • Vol. 1
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First solo-titled Cloak and Dagger series

1st appearance of Detective Brigid O'Reilly, later becomes Mayhem

Cloak and Dagger #4

Marvel • 1984 • Vol. 1
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Origin of Cloak

Origin of Dagger

Cloak and Dagger #1

Marvel • 1985 • Vol. 2
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Premiere issue of the first ongoing Cloak and Dagger series

Cloak and Dagger #5

Marvel • 1986 • Vol. 2
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1st appearance of Mayhem, Brigid O'Reilly

Avengers, The #275

Marvel • 1987 • Vol. 1
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Introduction of the Darkforce Dimension

Secret Empire #4

Marvel • 2017 • Vol. 1
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell

Cloak or Dagger #1

Marvel • 2025 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Ayla Bowen-Johnson, daughter of Cloak and Dagger

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