Tricephalous (comics)

Tricephalous first appeared in Fantastic Four #1 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.

Tricephalous is a three-headed creature who was created on Monster Island by the Deviants under the command of Kro.^[1] When Monster Island is attacked by Monster Hunters, Kro has Tricephalous attack while Kro escapes. Though much of Monster Island is destroyed, Tricephalous became a servant of the Mole Man.^[2][3][4]

When the Fantastic Four arrive on Monster Island, Tricephalous tries to stop them. However, it is caught off guard and defeated.^[5]

A Skrull named De'Lila arrives looking for the Inorganic Technodrome and takes over Tricephalous and the other monsters, causing them to go on a rampage.^[6] When De'Lila is defeated, Tricephalous and the other monsters return to Monster Island with the Punisher on their trail. However, he abandons the chase after seeing the Fantastic Four.^[7]

To prevent the Fantastic Four from preventing him in his plan to create a pocket dimension, Aron summons Mole Man, Giganto, and Tricephalous to fight them. Thing defeats Tricephalous by grabbing his necks and throwing him into Super-Skrull.^[8]

Mole Man later sends Tricephalous and the other monsters to attack Manhattan. The Fantastic Four halt their attack by using Pym Particles to shrink the monsters, causing them to retreat.^[9]

In The Immortal Hulk (2020), Roxxon acquires Tricephalous and uses it to wreak havoc in Arizona. However, Tricephalous is driven off by Rick Jones, who destroys its middle head.^[10][4] Tricephalous later appears in Fantastic Four (2024), where it is revealed to have regenerated its body.^[11]

Each of Tricephalous' three heads can spew fire from their mouths. The wings on its back enable it to fly.^[3][4]

Tricephalous appears in JLA/Avengers #1.^[12]