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Characters : Kangaroo I (Frank Oliver)

 
 

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Attributes

Height: 6' 3"

Weight: 235 lbs

Eyes: Blue

Hair: Blond

Features: Awful Accent

Summary

Created By: Stan Lee, John Romita, Sr., John Buscema, Jim Mooney

Real Name: Frank Oliver

Current Aliases: None

Former Aliases: None

Dual Identity: Known to authorities

Current Occupation: Deceased

Former Occupation: Boxer, Criminal

Citizenship: Australian

Legal Status: Deceased

Place of Birth: Australia

Marital Status: Single

Known Relatives: None

Known Confidants: None

Known Allies: Dr. Jonas Harrow

Major Enemies: Spider-Man

Usual Bases: None

Former Bases: None

Current Groups: None

Former Groups: None

Education: Limited

  

Powers & Paraphenalia

Strength Level: Above average human, enhanced punch and leap strength

Powers: Can punch and leap through solid walls

Abilities: Can leap and punch above maximal human limits. Can leap up to 100' and punch through concrete with biophysical enhancements

Equipment: Gas propelled jump boots and punch enhancers

Weapons: None

Limitations: Rather dim

 
 

Background

Frank Oliver was a native of Australia who was fascinated with Kangaroos. Through practice, diet, and determination, he achieved the ability to jump and box as well as his much-admired marsupial cousins. Turning his new skills at first to boxing in his homeland, he was forced to flee after an unfortunate incident in the ring.

When reaching Australia, he was apprehended by the U.S. law enforcement agents, but managed to escape their custody. Living as a fugitive, he soon encountered Spider-Man, and was defeated by him.

After that defeat, he met Dr. Jonas Harrow, who provided him with enhanced powers for the Doctor's own means. Sadly, Mr Olivers stupidity and stubborness resulted in his rather permanent demise shortly after.

Thanks To:

Some of the above information is extracted from the various versions of the Official Handbook to the Marvel Universe and the more recent Marvel Encyclopaedias.

The assistance of the Marvel Chronology Project is gratefully acknowledged.

  

 
 

Character Appearances

Feb 1970 App: Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #81
  Origin and first appearances.
Nov 1973 App: Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #126
  Dies in a Darwinesque fashion.
 

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