Wendigo (comics)

Wendigo
The Wendigo on the cover to The Uncanny X-Men #140, art by John Byrne and Terry Austin.
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	The Incredible Hulk (vol. 2) #162 (April 1973)[1]
Created by	Steve Englehart Herb Trimpe
In-story information
Alter ego	Several individuals
Team affiliations	Varies per individual
Notable aliases	Various names in Native Canadian folklore
Abilities	Superhuman strength, stamina, durability, speed, and senses Regeneration Hardened fangs and claws

The Wendigo (occasionally: Wen-Di-Go) is a fictional monster appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Marvel character is based on the Wendigo legend of the Algonquian peoples. The monster first appeared in The Incredible Hulk (vol. 2) #162 (April 1973), created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Herb Trimpe, fighting the Incredible Hulk.^[2]

The Wendigo is not one specific person, but instead is the manifestation of a curse that can strike anyone who commits an act of cannibalism in the Canadian North Woods. Originally only one person can become the Wendigo at the time, which has led to one Wendigo being cured if another person was struck with the curse. In later years it has been revealed that a pack of Wendigos lived in the Bering Strait. At one point the Wendigo curse infected the Hulk, turning him into Wendihulk, although he was later cured.

While normally depicted as a savage beast with no control, Wendigos have appeared as part of various villainous groups, showing some restraint when not fighting. The Wendigo character has also appeared in several Marvel cartoon series.