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Human Cannonball

Human Cannonball

36 appearances · Silver Age · 1962–2025 · 3 key issues
Who is Human Cannonball?

Launched from the pages of The Incredible Hulk #3 in 1962, Human Cannonball is a genuine Silver Age original — one of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's early creations at a Marvel Comics that was just beginning to reshape superhero storytelling. A member of both the Circus of Crime and the Avengers, this character occupies a wonderfully eclectic corner of the Marvel Universe, sharing adventures with the likes of Ringmaster, Clown, and Elliot Franklin across decades of colorful storytelling. Most at home in the pages of Thor, Ghost Rider, and Marvel Spectacular, Human Cannonball has racked up three key collector issues over a remarkable 63-year publishing history — a testament to the enduring appeal of Marvel's wilder, big-top side. For fans who love discovering the offbeat characters that give the Marvel Universe its rich texture, this one's a genuine find.

Teams & affiliations
AvengersCircus of Crime
The Incredible Hulk
#3
★ First appearance
The Incredible Hulk #3
Sep 1962

Covers through the years — 1965–2012

The Amazing Spider-Man #22 1965
The Amazing Spider-Man #22
The Avengers #60 1969
The Avengers #60
Avengers: The Private War of Dr. Doom #[nn] 2012
Avengers: The Private War of Dr. Doom #[nn]

Key issues

Appearances

The Incredible Hulk (1962)
#3
The Amazing Spider-Man (1963)
#22
The Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964)
#2
The Avengers (1963)
Thor (1966)
Spider-Man Comics Weekly (1973)
Marvel Triple Action (1972)
#16
Marvel Treasury Edition (1974)
#7
Marvel Spectacular (1973)
Marvel Super Action (1977)
#21
Ghost Rider (1973)
Marvel Masterworks (1987)
#10
Spider-Man Team-Up (1995)
#5
Thunderbolts (1997)
The Essential Spider-Man (1996)
#2
Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man - Barnes & Noble Edition (2003)
#3
All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z: Update (2007)
#1
Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes II (2007)
Avengers: The Private War of Dr. Doom (2012)
Marvel Masterworks: The Incredible Hulk (2003)
Howard the Duck: The Complete Collection (2015)
#2
Captain America: Sam Wilson (2016)
#2
Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The Incredible Hulk (2021)
#1
The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus (2007)
Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man (2021)
#3
Spider-Boy Annual (2024)
#1
Venom: Original Sin (2025)
#1