Googam
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Googam is a fictional character
and that appears in the Marvel Universe
. Googam first appeared in Tales of Suspense
vol. 1, #17 (May 1961).
. When Goom invades Earth, he hides the still developing Googam in a cave, who is later discovered by a young boy. Googam follows the boy back to his house, and to prevent the destruction of the family home the boy challenges Googam to a game of tag
. The boy leads Googam into a pit of quicksand, who then apparently drowns.
Googam, however, apparently survives and is deposited on Monster Isle by the Fantastic Four
. Following the lead of fellow monster Fin Fang Foom
, Googam enters a rehabilitation program, which involves him being shrunken down to human size and hypnotically stripped of his powers so as to allow him to enter human society. Googam takes up a job as a parking attendant in the Baxter Building
, but is later tricked by the microscopic alien conqueror Tim Boo Baa into using the scientific equipment of Mr. Fantastic to enlarge him (Tim Boo Baa pretends to be Googam's father, Goom). Tim Boo Baa then uses the equipment to increase his size to giant proportions, until finally defeated by Googam, Fin Fang Foom and fellow monsters Elektro
and Gorgilla
, now calling themselves the "Fin Fang Four." At one point, he is a guest on the David Letterman
show.
Later, Googam resigns from his job at the Baxter Building
and tries his hand at script-writing. He is later considered a potential Initiative recruit; a fighter for the government, by Iron Man
.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
and that appears in the Marvel Universe
Marvel Universe
The Marvel Universe is the shared fictional universe where most comic book titles and other media published by Marvel Entertainment take place, including those featuring Marvel's most familiar characters, such as Spider-Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, and the Avengers.The Marvel Universe is further...
. Googam first appeared in Tales of Suspense
Tales of Suspense
Tales of Suspense is the name of an American comic book series and two one-shot comics published by Marvel Comics. The first, which ran from 1959 to 1968, began as a science-fiction anthology that served as a showcase for such artists as Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Don Heck, then featured...
vol. 1, #17 (May 1961).
Fictional character biography
Googam was originally an 8 ft (2.4 m) humanoid alien from the planet "X", and was brought to Earth by his father, GoomGoom
Goom is a fictional character, a comic book extraterrestrial from the Marvel Comics universe who first appeared in Tales of Suspense vol. 1 #15.-Fictional character biography:...
. When Goom invades Earth, he hides the still developing Googam in a cave, who is later discovered by a young boy. Googam follows the boy back to his house, and to prevent the destruction of the family home the boy challenges Googam to a game of tag
Tag (game)
Tag is a playground game played worldwide that involves one or more players chasing other players in an attempt to tag or touch them, usually with their fingers. There are many variations...
. The boy leads Googam into a pit of quicksand, who then apparently drowns.
Googam, however, apparently survives and is deposited on Monster Isle by the Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four
The Fantastic Four is a fictional superhero team appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The group debuted in The Fantastic Four #1 , which helped to usher in a new level of realism in the medium...
. Following the lead of fellow monster Fin Fang Foom
Fin Fang Foom
Fin Fang Foom is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Strange Tales #89 Fin Fang Foom is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Strange Tales #89 Fin Fang...
, Googam enters a rehabilitation program, which involves him being shrunken down to human size and hypnotically stripped of his powers so as to allow him to enter human society. Googam takes up a job as a parking attendant in the Baxter Building
Baxter Building
The Baxter Building is a fictitious 35-story office building in Manhattan whose five upper floors house the Fantastic Four's headquarters in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:...
, but is later tricked by the microscopic alien conqueror Tim Boo Baa into using the scientific equipment of Mr. Fantastic to enlarge him (Tim Boo Baa pretends to be Googam's father, Goom). Tim Boo Baa then uses the equipment to increase his size to giant proportions, until finally defeated by Googam, Fin Fang Foom and fellow monsters Elektro
Elektro (comics)
Elektro is a fictional robot that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Elektro first appeared in Tales of Suspense #13 , in the seven-page story "Elektro" by writer-editor Stan Lee and penciler Jack Kirby.-Publication history:...
and Gorgilla
Gorgilla
Gorgilla is a fictional character that appears in the Marvel Universe. Gorgilla first appeared in Tales To Astonish #12 .-Fictional character biography:...
, now calling themselves the "Fin Fang Four." At one point, he is a guest on the David Letterman
David Letterman
David Michael Letterman is an American television host and comedian. He hosts the late night television talk show, Late Show with David Letterman, broadcast on CBS. Letterman has been a fixture on late night television since the 1982 debut of Late Night with David Letterman on NBC...
show.
Later, Googam resigns from his job at the Baxter Building
Baxter Building
The Baxter Building is a fictitious 35-story office building in Manhattan whose five upper floors house the Fantastic Four's headquarters in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:...
and tries his hand at script-writing. He is later considered a potential Initiative recruit; a fighter for the government, by Iron Man
Iron Man
Iron Man is a fictional character, a superhero in the . The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #39 .A billionaire playboy, industrialist and ingenious engineer,...
.