Fin Fang Foom is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character has been depicted as an extraterrestrial creature resembling a dragon. The character first appeared in Strange Tales #89, and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Later, the character becomes part of the superhero Iron Man's rogues gallery.
The character makes his debut on the cover of Strange Tales #89 (Oct. 1961). Art by Jack Kirby.
Illustration of Fin Fang Foom by Adi Granov, in the style of the character's depiction in the miniseries Iron Man: Viva Las Vegas
Strange Tales is a Marvel Comics anthology series. The title was revived in different forms on multiple occasions. Doctor Strange and Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. made their debuts in Strange Tales. It was a showcase for the science fiction/suspense stories of artists Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, and for the groundbreaking work of writer-artist Jim Steranko. Two previous, unrelated magazines also bore that title.
The pre-Comics Code Strange Tales #28 (May 1954). Cover art by Harry Anderson.
Strange Tales #79 (Dec. 1960), a colloquially called "pre-superhero Marvel" comic. Cover art by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko.
Strange Tales #135 (Aug. 1965). Cover art by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia.
Strange Tales vol. 2, #1 (April 1987). Art by "Carlbret" (Carl Potts and Bret Blevins).