Gargoyle (comics)

Gargoyle
Gargoyle
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	(Topolov); The Incredible Hulk #1 (May 1962); (Christians); The Defenders #94 (April 1981);
Created by	(Topolov); Stan Lee, Jack Kirby; (Christians); J. M. DeMatteis, Don Perlin;
In-story information
Alter ego	Yuri Topolov; Isaac Christians
Species	(Topolov); Human (currently); Human mutate (formerly); (Christians); Human/Demon Hybrid;
Team affiliations	(Topolov); KGB; (Christians); Defenders; Heroes for Hire; The Six-Fingered Hand;
Abilities	(Topolov) High intelligence; (Christians) Superhuman strength and durability; Regeneration; Manipulation of biomystical energies; Flight; Limited spell immunity;

Gargoyle is a name shared by two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first Gargoyle, Yuri Topolov, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, is a supervillain and the first enemy of the Hulk, who first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1 (May 1962). The second Gargoyle, Isaac Christians, created by J. M. DeMatteis and Don Perlin, is a human/demon hybrid superhero and a member of the Defenders, who first appeared in The Defenders #94 (April 1981).