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
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Fright #3
Eternity
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1988
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Vol. 1
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]
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
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
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
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
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Vol. 1
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
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
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1989
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Freddy Krueger
Two-part tie-in to the film
Nightmares on Elm Street #1
Innovation
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1991
•
Vol. 1
Six-issue anthology series
Nightmares on Elm Street #2
Innovation
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
Conclusion of a short story that began in issue #1
Nightmares on Elm Street #3
Innovation
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
Beginning of a story that continues through the end of the six-issue series
Beginning of a story that continues through the end of the six-issue series
3-D edition of the final issue of a three-part adaptation of the film 'Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare'
3-D edition of the final issue of a three-part adaptation of the film 'Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare'
Nightmares on Elm Street #4
Innovation
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1992
•
Vol. 1
Continuation of a story that began in issue #3
Nightmares on Elm Street #5
Innovation
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Continuation of a story that began in issue #3
Nightmares on Elm Street #6
Innovation
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Final issue of the 1991 Innovation series
A Nightmare On Elm Street: The Beginning #1
Innovation
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Part one of a two-part story with story elements from the film 'Freddy's Dead'
Origin of Freddy Krueger
Part one of a two-part story with story elements from the film 'Freddy's Dead'
Origin of Freddy Krueger
A Nightmare On Elm Street: The Beginning #2
Innovation
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1992
•
Vol. 1
Part two of a two-part story with story elements from the film 'Freddy's Dead'
Origin of Freddy Krueger
Part two of a two-part story with story elements from the film 'Freddy's Dead'
Origin of Freddy Krueger
A Nightmare on Elm Street Special #1
Avatar
•
2005
•
Vol. 1
One-shot story about a young girl seeks to discover the truth about Freddy Krueger and share it with the world
One-shot story about a young girl seeks to discover the truth about Freddy Krueger and share it with the world
A Nightmare on Elm Street: Paranoid #1
Avatar
•
2005
•
Vol. 1
Three-issue miniseries about Freddy attempting to thwart the efforts of a town to keep their children from dreaming by means of a drug
Copies ordered by retailers: 14,860
Three-issue miniseries about Freddy attempting to thwart the efforts of a town to keep their children from dreaming by means of a drug
Copies ordered by retailers: 14,860
A Nightmare on Elm Street: Paranoid #2
Avatar
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2006
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 12,486
A Nightmare on Elm Street: Paranoid #3
Avatar
•
2006
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 9,214
Variant cover art by Juan Jose Ryp
Die-cut cover
A Nightmare on Elm Street: Fearbook
Avatar
•
2006
•
Vol. 1
One-shot story about a pharmacy robbery of a dream suppressing drug allowing Freddy to return
One-shot story about a pharmacy robbery of a dream suppressing drug allowing Freddy to return
A Nightmare On Elm Street #1
WildStorm
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2006
•
Vol. 1
Eight-issue limited series
Part one of a three part story that takes the fight to Freddy when an ex-Army Special Forces soldier is determined to protect his daughter
Copies ordered by retailers: 18,727
Eight-issue limited series
Part one of a three part story that takes the fight to Freddy when an ex-Army Special Forces soldier is determined to protect his daughter
Copies ordered by retailers: 18,727
Variant cover art by Tim Bradstreet
A Nightmare On Elm Street #2
WildStorm
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2007
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 11,708
A Nightmare On Elm Street #3
WildStorm
•
2007
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 10,128
A Nightmare On Elm Street #4
WildStorm
•
2007
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 9,018
A Nightmare On Elm Street #5
WildStorm
•
2007
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 8,407
A Nightmare On Elm Street #6
WildStorm
•
2007
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 8,049
A Nightmare On Elm Street #7
WildStorm
•
2007
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 7,855
A Nightmare On Elm Street #8
WildStorm
•
2007
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 7,327
New Line Cinema's Tales of Horror #1
WildStorm
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2007
•
Vol. 1
One-shot anthology of stories featuring:
'The Texas Chainsaw Salesman' by Peter Milligan with the Sawyer family from the film franchise remake
'Copycat' featuring Freddy Krueger, written by Christos Gage
One-shot anthology of stories featuring:
'The Texas Chainsaw Salesman' by Peter Milligan with the Sawyer family from the film franchise remake
'Copycat' featuring Freddy Krueger, written by Christos Gage
Freddy vs Jason vs Ash #1
WildStorm
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2008
•
Vol. 1
Six-issue limited series
Connecting cover 1 of 3 featuring Freddy Krueger
Copies ordered by retailers: 23,297 includes variants
Six-issue limited series
Connecting cover 1 of 3 featuring Freddy Krueger
Copies ordered by retailers: 23,297 includes variants
Variant second printing cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Single cover reproduction of the three #1 first printing covers
Copies ordered by retailers: 4,206
Variant second printing cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Single cover reproduction of the three #1 first printing covers
Copies ordered by retailers: 4,206
Freddy vs Jason vs Ash #2
WildStorm
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2008
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 23,297
Freddy vs Jason vs Ash #3
WildStorm
•
2008
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 15,339
Freddy vs Jason vs Ash #4
WildStorm
•
2008
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 17,156
Freddy vs Jason vs Ash #5
WildStorm
•
2008
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 17,109
Freddy vs Jason vs Ash #6
WildStorm
•
2008
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 17,109
Freddy vs Jason vs Ash: Nightmare Warriors #1
WildStorm
•
2009
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Vol. 1
Six-issue limited series
Triptych cover by Arthur Suydam - three connecting covers
Six-issue limited series
Triptych cover by Arthur Suydam - three connecting covers
Freddy vs Jason vs Ash: Nightmare Warriors #3
WildStorm
•
2009
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 13,929
Freddy vs Jason vs Ash: Nightmare Warriors #5
WildStorm
•
2009
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 10,597
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