Gargantua (comics)
comics character
Gargantua (Edward Cobert; initially known as Leviathan) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Publication history
Gargantua first appeared in The New Defenders #126 (December 1983), and was created by writer J. M. DeMatteis and artist Alan Kupperberg.
Fictional character biography
Edward Cobert is initially a scientist working for S.H.I.E.L.D. He experiments on himself as part of a project called Project: Lazarus, irreversibly transforming him into a form with heightened size but limited intelligence. Dubbed Leviathan, Cobert battles S.H.I.E.L.D. before being subdued. He later escapes prison and battles the Defenders on multiple occasions.
Edward Cobert is manipulated by the Mad Thinker, who gives him the new alias of Gargantua. The Mad Thinker has Gargantua publicly battle Wasp and Wonder Man, who are involved in protests against proposed superhero registration. Wasp and Wonder Man defeat Gargantua, which helps sway the public's opinion against legislation.
Gargantua joins Doctor Octopus' Masters of Evil, who intend to attack Avengers Mansion in the Avengers' absence. The Masters of Evil are thwarted by the Guardians of the Galaxy and disband.
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