The Origin and History of Marvel's Absorbing Man

**The Origin and History of Marvel's Absorbing Man** Absorbing Man, originally known as Carl “Crusher“ Creel, is a fictional supervillain appearing in Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, he first appeared in “Journey into Mystery“ #114 in 1965. The character has since become a notable antagonist within the Marvel Universe, known for his unique ability to absorb the properties of any material he touches. Carl Creel, a boxer from New York City, gains his extraordinary powers through a serendipitous encounter with Loki, the Norse god of mischief. Loki grants Creel the ability to absorb the physical properties of anything he touches, simply by willing the transformation. This includes metals, wood, stone, and even substances like water or electricity. With this newfound power, Creel adopts the moniker “Absorbing Man“ and begins a career as a professional criminal. Absorbing Man's powers make him a formidable adversary. He can