Sunday Showcase: Frog-Man

Frog-Man Vs the Toad (the Amazing Spider-Man #266)

In today's Sunday Showcase, I will focus on the son of Leap-Frog, the one and only Frog-Man.  One day Eugene discovered the Leap-Frog suit. He took the suit and started wearing it. Eugene believed that there was only one way for his father to stop being haunted by the ghost of Leap-Frog.   Eugene decided to adopt the costume and identity to use it as a powerful symbol for good. Eugene began an earnest, if somewhat clumsy, battle against crime. In attempting to help Spider-Man and the Human Torch, Eugene accidentally succeeded in defeating the criminal Speed Demon. (Marvel Team-Up #121) Greatly encouraged by this victory, Eugene rechristened himself "the Fabulous Frog-Man," feeling that his new codename had more pizzazz than the previous one.

Frog-Man has "teamed up" with the likes of  Captain America, Iron Man, the Scarlet Spider, Spider-Man, and the Defenders Afterward, Eugene was encouraged by Spider-Man to join with the Toad and Spider-Kid in forming the Misfits, although they disbanded almost as soon as they started.   Later, Eugene defeated the villain White Rabbit with the help of his father, who had donned a version of the Leap Frog costume again.

Abilities

American Sign Language: Frog-Man can read American Sign Language.

Weaknesses

The springs in Frog-Man's suit make it almost impossible to stay in a straight line. 

He has had considerable navigation problems when moving.

Equipment

Leap-Frog's Suit

Suit's electrically powered leaping coils allow him to reach a height of 6 stories per jump.

First Appearance:

Marvel Team-Up #121

(June, 1982)

Created by J.M. DeMatteis & Kerry Gammill

Until next time, get your READ on!