Kingpin
fictional character in Marvel Comics, introduced in 1967
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Summary
Kingpin is a fictional human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He has worked as a businessperson[3], drug trafficker[4], crime boss[5], manager[6], and criminal[7]. He ranks in the top 0.4% of fictional human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,247 views/month, #21 of 5,308).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Vanessa Fisk[9], Typhoid Mary[10]
- Child: Richard Fisk[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Position held: Mayor of New York City[13]
- Creator: Stan Lee[14], John Romita Sr.[15]
- Member of: Hydra[16], Emissaries of Evil[17], The Hand[18], Damage Control[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Instance of: comics character[21], animated character[22], film character[23], television character[24], video game character[25]
- Performer: John Rhys-Davies[26], Michael Clarke Duncan[27], Vincent D'Onofrio[28]
- Commons category: Cosplay of Kingpin[29]
- Family name: Fisk[30]
- Given name: Wilson[31]
- From narrative universe: Earth-616[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Present in work: The Amazing Spider-Man[34], Spider-Man[35], Daredevil[36], Spider-Man 3[37], Spider-Man: Web of Shadows[38]
- Birth name: Wilson Fisk[39]
- Name in native language: Kingpin[40]
- First appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #50[41]
- Enemy: Daredevil[42], Spider-Man[43], Captain America[44], Hammerhead[45], Silvermane[46], Richard Fisk[47], Vanessa Fisk[48], Punisher[49]
- Character type: supervillain[50]
Why It Matters
Kingpin has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Kingpin born?
Kingpin's place of birth was New York City[2].
Who was Kingpin married to?
Kingpin's spouses include Vanessa Fisk[9] and Typhoid Mary[10].
What did Kingpin do for work?
Kingpin worked as a businessperson[3], drug trafficker[4], crime boss[5], manager[6], and criminal[7].