Mr. Freeze
Creation & Design
Mr. Freeze was created by writer Dave Wood and artist Bob Kane, first appearing in Batman #121. His character was originally conceived as a villain with a cold-themed motif, which has evolved over the years.Early Years
Initially portrayed as a one-dimensional villain, Mr. Freeze's character was further developed in the 1990s, particularly in the animated series, which gave him a tragic backstory involving his wife, Nora.Character Development
Over the years, Mr. Freeze has evolved from a simple villain to a complex character with a tragic backstory, often portrayed as a sympathetic figure driven by love and loss.Cultural Reception
Mr. Freeze has been well-received as a character, particularly after his portrayal in Batman: The Animated Series, which added depth to his character and made him a fan favorite.Character Details
Real Name:
Victor Fries
Aliases:
Mr. Freeze, Dr. Fries
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Injustice League, Suicide Squad
Abilities:
Cryogenic technology, Genius-level intellect, Expert in cryogenics
Equipment:
Cryogenic suit, Freeze gun
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
white
Clicking on the eBay link and making a purchase may result in this site earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
Key Facts
1st appearance of Mr. Freeze, a prototype of the Batman villain with an almost identical weapon
Blackhawk #117 preceded Batman #121 by nearly two years
Key Facts
1st appearance of Mr. Freeze, a prototype of the Batman villain with an almost identical weapon
Blackhawk #117 preceded Batman #121 by nearly two years
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Mr. Freeze, initially named Mr. Zero, later renamed Mr. Freeze in Detective Comics #373
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Mr. Freeze, initially named Mr. Zero, later renamed Mr. Freeze in Detective Comics #373
Key Facts
2nd appearance of Mr. Freeze - first addressed as Mr. Freeze, formerly Mr. Zero
Key Facts
2nd appearance of Mr. Freeze - first addressed as Mr. Freeze, formerly Mr. Zero
Key Facts
Winner of the 'Best Single Issue' Harvey Award
Featuring 'White Christmas,' by Paul Dini, considered one of the best Mr. Freeze stories of all time
Featuring 'The Harley and The Ivy' by Paul Dini, a classic Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy story
4th appearance of Harley Quinn in comics, went on-sale the same day as Batman Adventures #28
Key Facts
Winner of the 'Best Single Issue' Harvey Award
Featuring 'White Christmas,' by Paul Dini, considered one of the best Mr. Freeze stories of all time
Featuring 'The Harley and The Ivy' by Paul Dini, a classic Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy story
4th appearance of Harley Quinn in comics, went on-sale the same day as Batman Adventures #28
Key Facts
1st full appearance of Lazara, the wife of Mr. Freeze resurrected
Key Facts
1st full appearance of Lazara, the wife of Mr. Freeze resurrected
Key Facts
132-page softcover collection of Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #192 - #196
Origin of Mr. Freeze
Original retail price: $14.99
Key Facts
132-page softcover collection of Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #192 - #196
Origin of Mr. Freeze
Original retail price: $14.99
Key Facts
Origin of Mr. Freeze
1st full appearance of Nora Fries in a comic book
Nora Fries debuted in 'Batman: The Animated Series'
Key Facts
Origin of Mr. Freeze
1st full appearance of Nora Fries in a comic book
Nora Fries debuted in 'Batman: The Animated Series'
Key Facts
Origin of Mr. Freeze
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Jason Fabok
Adjust Your Filters To See More Comics!
By default Key Collector searches for Standard Cover Key Issues.
Adjust the "Variants" and/or "Non-Key Issues" search filters above for additional content:
- Variant Covers ([[totalVariants]])
- Non-Key Issues ([[totalNonKeys]])
At Key Collector, our primary focus is on unearthing those rare Standard Cover Key Issues for you. However, the world of comic collectibles is vast and varied. We want to make sure you have the tools to explore it all!