Piranha (comics)
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George Tuska (artist)
| Piranha | |
|---|---|
_from_Sub-Mariner_Vol_1_70_0001.jpg) Piranha as seen in Sub-Mariner #70. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Sub-Mariner #70 (May 1974) |
| Created by | Marv Wolfman (writer) George Tuska (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Species | Mutated piranha |
| Team affiliations | Deep Six |
| Abilities | Superhuman strength, speed, agility, stamina and durability Sharp teeth and claws Underwater breathing Paralyzing venom Marine telepathy Healing factor Consumptive knowledge replication Digestive assimilation Zombie physiology Zombification Asexual reproduction |
Piranha is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
The character first appeared in Sub-Mariner #70 (May 1974) and was created by Marv Wolfman and George Tuska.[1]
Fictional character biography
The Piranha is a normal piranha who was evolved into an anthropomorphic form after being exposed to radiation generated by Lemuel Dorcas's experiments. He commands other fish to enter the radiation as well, transforming them into similar forms. During a battle with Namor, Piranha is injured and his blood attracts his piranha servants, who consume him.[2]
These piranhas grow up into forms identical to the original Piranha, multiplying into a population of hundreds. The piranhas capture Namor and the Thing, forcing them to fight to the death in a stadium. The two manage to destroy the stadium, crushing the piranhas to death.[3]
The original Piranha later regenerates his body and joins Deep Six.[4] After the events of Marvel Zombies 3, Headpool is teleported to the bottom of the ocean, where he infects Piranha and the Men-Fish with a zombie plague. When the Men-Fish attack a cruise ship, the Midnight Sons arrive and destroy them, with Piranha presumably being killed in the process.[5]