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Freddy Krueger

Freddy Krueger

Creation & Design

Freddy Krueger was created by Wes Craven and first appeared in the 1984 film 'A Nightmare on Elm Street'. His character was designed to embody the fears of childhood and the vulnerability of sleep.

Early Years

Freddy was a child murderer who was burned alive by the parents of his victims. He returns as a vengeful spirit who haunts the dreams of the children of Springwood.

Character Development

Over the years, Freddy Krueger has evolved from a simple slasher villain to a complex character with a tragic backstory, often eliciting sympathy from audiences despite his horrific actions.

Cultural Reception

Freddy Krueger has become an iconic figure in horror cinema, known for his distinctive appearance and dark humor. He has received both critical acclaim and a cult following.

Character Details

Real Name:

Frederick Charles Krueger

Aliases:

The Springwood Slasher, Dream Demon

Species:

Human

Gender:

Male

Affiliations:

The Dream Warriors, The Elm Street Kids

Abilities:

Dream Manipulation, Immortality, Superhuman Strength

Equipment:

Glove with Blades, Dreamscape Manipulation

Weight:

160lbs

Height:

5' 3"

Eye Color:

brown

Hair Color:

brown

Variants

Non-Key Issues

Results: 39 Issues Found

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	Publisher	Low	Mid	High
Fright #3	Eternity	$5	$18	$70
Amazing Heroes #168	Fantagraphics	$1	$3	$12
Freddy Krueger's A Nightmare on Elm Street #1	Marvel	$3	$9	$35
Freddy Krueger's A Nightmare on Elm Street #2	Marvel	$1	$4	$15
Nightmares on Elm Street #1	Innovation	$1	$2	$10
Nightmares on Elm Street #2	Innovation	$1	$2	$10
Nightmares on Elm Street #3	Innovation	$1	$2	$10
Freddy's Dead The Final Nightmare	Innovation	$3	$9	$30
Nightmares on Elm Street #4	Innovation	$2	$8	$25
Nightmares on Elm Street #5	Innovation	$2	$8	$20
Nightmares on Elm Street #6	Innovation	$10	$30	$100
A Nightmare On Elm Street: The Beginning #1	Innovation	$2	$8	$20
A Nightmare On Elm Street: The Beginning #2	Innovation	$1	$3	$12
A Nightmare on Elm Street Special #1	Avatar	$1	$2	$10
A Nightmare on Elm Street: Paranoid #1	Avatar	$1	$3	$12
A Nightmare on Elm Street: Paranoid #2	Avatar	$1	$3	$12
A Nightmare on Elm Street: Paranoid #3	Avatar	$1	$3	$12
A Nightmare on Elm Street: Paranoid #3	Avatar	$2	$8	$25
A Nightmare on Elm Street: Fearbook	Avatar	$1	$2	$8
A Nightmare On Elm Street #1	WildStorm	$1	$3	$12
A Nightmare On Elm Street #1	WildStorm	$3	$9	$30
A Nightmare On Elm Street #2	WildStorm	$1	$3	$12
A Nightmare On Elm Street #3	WildStorm	$1	$3	$12
A Nightmare On Elm Street #4	WildStorm	$1	$3	$12
A Nightmare On Elm Street #5	WildStorm	$1	$3	$12
A Nightmare On Elm Street #6	WildStorm	$1	$3	$12
A Nightmare On Elm Street #7	WildStorm	$1	$3	$12
A Nightmare On Elm Street #8	WildStorm	$1	$5	$18
New Line Cinema's Tales of Horror #1	WildStorm	$1	$3	$12
Freddy vs Jason vs Ash #1	WildStorm	$3	$9	$30
Freddy vs Jason vs Ash #1	WildStorm	$4	$12	$50
Freddy vs Jason vs Ash #2	WildStorm	$2	$8	$20
Freddy vs Jason vs Ash #3	WildStorm	$1	$3	$12
Freddy vs Jason vs Ash #4	WildStorm	$1	$2	$10
Freddy vs Jason vs Ash #5	WildStorm	$1	$2	$10
Freddy vs Jason vs Ash #6	WildStorm	$3	$9	$30
Freddy vs Jason vs Ash: Nightmare Warriors #1	WildStorm	$1	$2	$10
Freddy vs Jason vs Ash: Nightmare Warriors #3	WildStorm	$1	$2	$10
Freddy vs Jason vs Ash: Nightmare Warriors #5	WildStorm	$1	$5	$18

Creation & Design

Early Years

Character Development

Cultural Reception

Character Details

Fright #3

Eternity ⋅ 1988

Fright #3

Eternity ⋅ 1988

Key Facts

1st cover appearance of Freddy Krueger

Interior images of A Nightmare on Elm Street movie stills alongside a text article - not a comic story

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

Key Facts

1st cover appearance of Freddy Krueger

Interior images of A Nightmare on Elm Street movie stills alongside a text article - not a comic story

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

Amazing Heroes #168

Fantagraphics ⋅ 1989

Amazing Heroes #168

Fantagraphics ⋅ 1989

Key Facts

Preview of Freddy Krueger's A Nightmare on Elm Street #1 (Marvel, 1989) - an interview with writer Steve Gerber and three panels from the issue

Key Facts

Preview of Freddy Krueger's A Nightmare on Elm Street #1 (Marvel, 1989) - an interview with writer Steve Gerber and three panels from the issue

Freddy Krueger's A Nightmare on Elm Street #1

Marvel ⋅ 1989

Freddy Krueger's A Nightmare on Elm Street #1

Marvel ⋅ 1989

Key Facts

1st appearance and origin of Freddy Krueger

Two-part tie-in to the film

Krueger previously appeared illustrated on the cover of Fright #3 with interior movie stills accompanying a text article

Key Facts

1st appearance and origin of Freddy Krueger

Two-part tie-in to the film

Krueger previously appeared illustrated on the cover of Fright #3 with interior movie stills accompanying a text article

Freddy Krueger's A Nightmare on Elm Street #2

Marvel ⋅ 1989

Freddy Krueger's A Nightmare on Elm Street #2

Marvel ⋅ 1989

Key Facts

Origin of Freddy Krueger

Two-part tie-in to the film

Key Facts

Origin of Freddy Krueger

Two-part tie-in to the film

Nightmares on Elm Street #1

Innovation ⋅ 1991

Nightmares on Elm Street #1

Innovation ⋅ 1991

Key Facts

Six-issue anthology series

Key Facts

Six-issue anthology series

Nightmares on Elm Street #2

Innovation ⋅ 1991

Nightmares on Elm Street #2

Innovation ⋅ 1991

Key Facts

Conclusion of a short story that began in issue #1

Key Facts

Conclusion of a short story that began in issue #1

Nightmares on Elm Street #3

Innovation ⋅ 1991

Nightmares on Elm Street #3

Innovation ⋅ 1991

Key Facts

Beginning of a story that continues through the end of the six-issue series

Key Facts

Beginning of a story that continues through the end of the six-issue series

Freddy's Dead The Final Nightmare

3-D ⋅ Innovation ⋅ 1991

Freddy's Dead The Final Nightmare

3-D ⋅ Innovation ⋅ 1991

Key Facts

3-D edition of the final issue of a three-part adaptation of the film 'Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare'

Key Facts

3-D edition of the final issue of a three-part adaptation of the film 'Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare'