Kingpin
Creation & Design
Kingpin was created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Romita Sr. as a formidable adversary for Spider-Man, later becoming a major villain for Daredevil.Early Years
Initially introduced as a crime lord in New York City, Kingpin quickly established himself as a powerful figure in the criminal underworld, often clashing with superheroes.Character Development
Over the years, Kingpin has evolved from a mere crime lord to a complex character with a rich backstory, often portrayed with shades of gray, making him a compelling antagonist.Cultural Reception
Kingpin has been well-received as one of Marvel's most iconic villains, often praised for his depth and complexity.Character Details
Real Name:
Wilson Fisk
Aliases:
The Kingpin of Crime, The Kingpin
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Hand, The Maggia, The Sinister Six
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Expert hand-to-hand combatant, Genius-level intellect, Master strategist
Weight:
450lbs
Height:
6' 6"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
bald
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Amazing Spider-Man #50
Marvel
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1967
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Kingpin, Wilson Fisk
Story includes the iconic interior panel of Peter Parker walking away from his Spider-Man suit that is discarded in a garbage can
1st appearance of the Kingpin, Wilson Fisk
Story includes the iconic interior panel of Peter Parker walking away from his Spider-Man suit that is discarded in a garbage can
Amazing Spider-Man #51
Marvel
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1967
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Robbie Robertson, a mentor to Peter Parker at the Daily Bugle and a foil to J. Jonah Jameson
2nd full appearance and 1st cover of Kingpin
1st appearance of Robbie Robertson, a mentor to Peter Parker at the Daily Bugle and a foil to J. Jonah Jameson
2nd full appearance and 1st cover of Kingpin
Amazing Spider-Man #52
Marvel
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1967
•
Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Kingpin
Amazing Spider-Man #59
Marvel
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1968
•
Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of Mary Jane Watson
1st appearance of Brainwasher, alter ego of Kingpin
First kiss between Gwen Stacy and Peter Parker
1st cover appearance of Mary Jane Watson
1st appearance of Brainwasher, alter ego of Kingpin
First kiss between Gwen Stacy and Peter Parker
Amazing Spider-Man #60
Marvel
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1968
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Vol. 1
Iconic cover art by John Romita Sr.
5th appearance of the Kingpin
Black background difficult to find in high grades
Iconic cover art by John Romita Sr.
5th appearance of the Kingpin
Black background difficult to find in high grades
Amazing Spider-Man #70
Marvel
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1969
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Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Vanessa Fisk, Kingpin's wife
Amazing Spider-Man #83
Marvel
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1970
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Schemer, later revealed to be Richard Fisk, the son of Kingpin
1st full appearance of Vanessa Fisk, Kingpin's wife
1st appearance of the Schemer, later revealed to be Richard Fisk, the son of Kingpin
1st full appearance of Vanessa Fisk, Kingpin's wife
Amazing Spider-Man Annual #8
Marvel
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1971
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Vol. 1
First reprint of the Kingpin's first appearance from The Amazing Spider-Man #50 (1967)
First reprint of the Shocker's first appearance from The Amazing Spider-Man #46 (1967)
First reprint of the Kingpin's first appearance from The Amazing Spider-Man #50 (1967)
First reprint of the Shocker's first appearance from The Amazing Spider-Man #46 (1967)
Amazing Spider-Man #164
Marvel
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1977
•
Vol. 1
Cover art featuring Kingpin and Spider-Man
Daredevil #170
Marvel
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1981
•
Vol. 1
First appearance of Kingpin in Daredevil title
Kingpin's name is revealed to be Wilson Fisk
First appearance of Kingpin in Daredevil title
Kingpin's name is revealed to be Wilson Fisk
Daredevil #171
Marvel
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1981
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Vol. 1
First meeting and battle of Daredevil and Kingpin
Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #82
Marvel
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1983
•
Vol. 1
First meeting and battle of the Punisher versus Kingpin
Daredevil #227
Marvel
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1986
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Vol. 1
Kingpin discovers Daredevil's identity
Born Again part one begins in #227 and concludes in Daredevil #233
Won the Kirby Award in 1986 for Best Single Issue
Kingpin discovers Daredevil's identity
Born Again part one begins in #227 and concludes in Daredevil #233
Won the Kirby Award in 1986 for Best Single Issue
Marvel Tales #190
Marvel
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1986
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Vol. 2
Reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #50, the first appearance of the Kingpin
Reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #50, the first appearance of the Kingpin
Daredevil: The Man Without Fear #3
Marvel
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1993
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Vol. 1
Origin of Kingpin, specifically the moment he became Kingpin after killing the previous boss
Embossed foil cover
Origin of Kingpin, specifically the moment he became Kingpin after killing the previous boss
Embossed foil cover
Daredevil #15
Marvel
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2001
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Vol. 2
Echo shoots the Kingpin in the head
Kingpin #1
Marvel
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2003
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Vol. 1
First solo series featuring Kingpin
Origin of Kingpin, Fisk as a young man on the way to becoming a kingpin of crime
First solo series featuring Kingpin
Origin of Kingpin, Fisk as a young man on the way to becoming a kingpin of crime
Daredevil #53
Marvel
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2003
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Vol. 2
Origin of Echo, specifically how Kingpin killed her father, Crazy Horse
Origin of Echo, specifically how Kingpin killed her father, Crazy Horse
Second printing
Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew
Custom edition, commissioned by Cash Money Record CEO, Bryan 'Birdman' Williams to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his 1991 Lugz release
Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew
Custom edition, commissioned by Cash Money Record CEO, Bryan 'Birdman' Williams to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his 1991 Lugz release
Variant cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz
Daredevil #28
Marvel
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2017
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Vol. 5
Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin elected mayor of New York City
Daredevil #595
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
Part one of the story arc with Kingpin as mayor of New York City and how he was elected
Part one of the story arc with Kingpin as mayor of New York City and how he was elected
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #32
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Princess Fisk, daughter of Wilson Fisk the Kingpin
Almost nothing has been revealed about the Moon Girl Devil Dinosaur animated series but Fisk would make for a good antagonist
1st appearance of Princess Fisk, daughter of Wilson Fisk the Kingpin
Almost nothing has been revealed about the Moon Girl Devil Dinosaur animated series but Fisk would make for a good antagonist
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