232) Insect Anatomy

Insect Anatomy – The character has the form and/or characteristics of an insect.  Insect Anatomy is also known as Bug Body, Bug Form, Bug Form, Bug Mimicry, Bug Physiology, Insect Body, Insect Form, Insect Mimicry, Insect Physiology, Insecta Body, Insecta Form, Insecta Mimicry and Insecta Physiology.

Literary Critique of Insect Anatomy 

Abominite (Marvel) is a combination of the Abomination (Marvel) and the Hellgrammite (DC) and appears in Doctor Strangefate #8 (Amalgam).

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Admiral Salo (Marvel) was an officer in the army of Annihilus.

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Ah-Muzencab (Marvel) is the Mayan God of Bees (Hulk v2 #56).

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Annihilus (Marvel) is probably the most powerful insectoid in the Marvel universe.

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Ba’t’ll (Marvel) is the Queen of the Klklk and could have solved the problem of hunger except humans are too savage to deal with.

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Bee Vixens from Mars are featured in Grindhouse-Doors Open at Midnight #2 (Dark Horse).

Broo (Marvel) is a mutant Brood that shows compassion as is explained in Astonishing X-Men v3 #40 below.

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Bug (Marvel) is a prominent member of the Micronauts. Bug is the only insectoid in the Marvel universe to get his own issue albeit a one-shot special.

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Bugman (Marvel) has some insectoid characteristics and is a taxi driver in the House of M alternate reality (Mutopia #2).

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Extermina (Marvel) is the birthing chamber of Annihilus.

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The Faceless One (Marvel) was a member of the Kt’kn, an insectoid species and used a fake body to appear more human (Astonishing Tales V1 #3).

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Forager (DC) belongs to an insectoid race that is part of the New Gods realm.

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Gates (DC) is Ti’julk Mr’asz, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 30th Century and a teleporter.

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Harrow (Marvel) is an insectoid that is hiding in the ship of Galactus and steals scraps of power from him. More or less a cosmic version of a cockroach in our house.

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Hellgrammite (DC) is an insectoid that can go toe to toe with Superman.

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Hubie Edge (Marvel) also known as Roach appeared briefly in Generation M #2 as a murder victim.

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Insect Queen (DC) can take on any number of insect forms and is probably the most prominent character with the ability to become an insect in the DC universe. The Insect Queen first appears in Superboy V1 #124.

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Jia Jing (Marvel) is also known as Sprite and is a member of the Jean Grey School of Higher Learning.

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Katydid (DC) was introduced in Omega Men V1 #16. Katydid does not look like an insectoid but is referred to as insect in Omega Men V1 #16.

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Kuurth (Marvel) is an insectoid with Asgardian origins who appears in his true form in Thunderbolts V1 #160 (Marvel).

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Miek (Marvel) becomes a father with dead children in Incredible Hulks #625 (Marvel).

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Noh-Varr (Marvel) has been enhanced with insect DNA which makes him formidable in combat as seen in Marvel Boy #1 (2000).

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Red Bee (DC) becomes a full-blown insectoid in Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters V2.

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Richard Deacon (Marvel) alias the Human Fly turned more and more insect like over time. Richard Deacon asks Venom for some help in Venom V2 #16 (2012).

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Rico (Marvel) attempts to defend his friends in Nightcrawler V4 #10 (Marvel) but fails.

Insect Mimicry–Rico-Nightcrawler V4 #10 (Marvel)

Scarab (Marvel) serves the Egyptian god Seth.

Insect Mimicry–Scarab-Annual Thor V3 #1 (2009)

Sikorsky (Marvel) is a member of the Starjammers and their doctor. Sikorsky cares for Professor Xavier in X-Men – Spotlight on the Starjammers #1.

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Spider Queen (Marvel) transforms from a human with some insect DNA to an insect monster in Amazing Spider-Man V2 #672 (Marvel).

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Tarantula (Atlas-Seaboard) is turned into a humanoid tarantula in Weird Suspense #1.

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The Thraxans (Image), a mantis looking race, plays a prominent role in the Invincible Universe (Official Handbook of the Invincible Universe #2).

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Xax (DC) is a Green Lantern that resembles a grasshopper. Xax is killed in 52 #31.

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Zola Iron Man (Marvel) is a member of the Unavengers Assemble in Captain America V7 #23 (2014).

 Insect Mimicry–Zola Iron Man-Captain America V7 #23 (2014)

Buzz-Off in an insectoid in the He-Man universe (Masters of the Universe – Encyclopedia #1).

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Mister Mind has changed a lot over the decades. A Modern Age version of Mister Mind in Action Comics #890 (DC) appears in 2010.

Insect Mimicry-Mister Mind-Action Comics #890 (DC)

The first cover appearance of Mister Mind in Captain Marvel Adventures #29 (Fawcett) in 1943.

Insect Mimicry-Mister Mind-Captain Marvel Adventures #29 (Fawcett)

Continuity Comics Promo Card – Mite-20

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DC – House of Mystery V1 #149

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DC – House of Secrets #19

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DC – Strange Adventures V1 #33

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DC – Tales of the Unexpected V1 #79

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DC – Wonder Woman V1 #112

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Menoptra – First Doctor Sourcebook

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Zabri – First Doctor Sourcebook

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Godzilla – Megaguirus

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Godzilla – Megalon

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Godzilla – Mothra

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L.A.R.V.A. – Edison Rex #5 (Monkey Brain)

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Marvel – Tales of Suspense V1 #24 (1961)

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Marvel – Tales of Suspense V1 #32

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Mister Mind Parody – Savage Dragon ½ #0.5 (Image)

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Space Insect – Space Family Robinson Gold Key #2 (1962)

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Maligna – TMNT Mutant Universe Sourcebook #1

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Scumbag – TMNT Mutant Universe Sourcebook #2

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24 Bug (Image) – Section Zero #1

Voliticus Blopsis – Ben 10

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Silithid – World of Warcraft Monster Guide

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Butterfly-Dragon – Field Guide to Creatures of the Dreamlands

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Byakhee – Field Guide to Cthulhu Monsters

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Dungeon and Dragons Insects

Addazahr – TSR 2158 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume 2

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Ankheg – D&D 4th Edition – Monster Manual 2

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Bee Swarm – Creature Collection III. Savage Bestiary

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Beetle – D&D 4th Edition – Monster Manual 1

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Berserker Wasp – Creature Collection I

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Blood Moth – Creature Collection II. Dark Menagerie

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Bloodfly – Creature Collection II. Dark Menagerie

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Brood Keeper – D&D 3.5 – Monster Manual III

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Cathedral Beetle – Creature Collection I

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Demon Locusts – Creature Collection II. Dark Menagerie

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Desiccation-Beetle – Creature Collection III. Savage Bestiary

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Dragon Beetle – TSR 2158 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume 2

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Dread Crawler – Creature Collection III. Savage Bestiary

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Elder Larvae – Creature Collection II. Dark Menagerie

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Ferrite Beetle – Creature Collection III. Savage Bestiary

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Flay Beast – Creature Collection III. Savage Bestiary

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Giant Beetle – TSR 2140A Monstrous Manual

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Gilings Swarm – Creature Collection III. Savage Bestiary

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Glitterbug – Creature Collection III. Savage Bestiary

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Gloomwing – TSR 2140A Monstrous Manual

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Glutton Locust Swarm – Creature Collection III. Savage Bestiary

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Gray Lancer – Creature Collection III. Savage Bestiary

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Hellwasp Devil – D&D 4th Edition – Monster Manual 3

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Kalin – TSR 2158 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume 2

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Knell Beetle – D&D 3.5 – Monster Manual III

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Lamia – D&D 4th Edition – Monster Manual 1

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Larva Mage – D&D 4th Edition – Monster Manual 1

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Mist Murderer – Creature Collection III. Savage Bestiary

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Night Singer – Creature Collection I

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Pestilite – Creature Collection II. Dark Menagerie

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Poison Wing Swarm – Creature Collection III. Savage Bestiary

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Rot Grub – D&D 4th Edition – Monster Manual 3

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Solar Scarab – Creature Collection I

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Spider Eater – D&D 3.5 – Monster Manual I

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Steel Beetle – Creature Collection I

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Swamp Strider Swarm – D&D 3.5 – Monster Manual III

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Tar Beetle – Creature Collection II. Dark Menagerie

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Termite Swarm – Creature Collection III. Savage Bestiary

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Thri-Kreen – D&D 4th Edition – Monster Manual 3

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Umber Hulk – D&D 4th Edition – Monster Manual 1

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Vermin – D&D 3.5 – Monster Manual III

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Waspswarm – Creature Collection III. Savage Bestiary

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Bug Riders (Savage Dragon)

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In Journey into Mystery V1 #79, an explorer is on a planet in which butterflies catch men!

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Trading Card Game Insects

Insect Barrier

Insect from Shaggai

Insect Imitation

Insect Plague

Insect Princess

Insect Soldiers of the Sky

Insect Swarm

Three Eyed Dragonfly

Carrion Crawler – TSR 2140A Monstrous Manual

Garbug – TSR 2145 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume 1

Giant MaggotsThird Doctor Sourcebook

Greelox – TSR 2145 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume 1

Heart Tick – TSR 2145 Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume 1

Jimmy Olsen fights and island of insects in “The Menace of Insect Island” – Superman’s Pal #79.

Judge Dredd – “Escape from Old New York Street” – 2000 AD #1071

Killer Moth (DC) used to human but no more in Robin V2 #24.

Lobo (DC) has created a micron sized scorpion like insect that will destroy all Czarnians in Lobo V2 #0.

Giant Locust make good eating in Hex #1 (DC).

Rogue Trooper (Friday)2000 AD #1019

Rust Monster – TSR 2140A Monstrous Manual

Thri-Kreen – TSR 2140A Monstrous Manual

Vector 13 – “Case One–Who was the Mothman” – 2000 AD #951

Vector 13 – “Case Seven-Buzz-Saw” – 2000 AD #994

WirrnFourth Doctor Sourcebook

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