Mr. Fish
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{{Infobox comics character
|character_name = Mr. Fish
|image = 170px
|caption = Mr. Fish as seen on the cover of Luke Cage, Power Man #29.
|real_name = Mortimer George Norris
Bill Norris
|species = Human mutate
|publisher = Marvel Comics
|debut = Luke Cage, Power Man #29 (April, 1975)
|creators = Bill Mantlo
George Tuska
|alliances = Mr. Fish I:
Maggia
Mr. Fish II:
Flashmob
|aliases = Mr. Fish I:
Mort
|powers = Amphibious physiology
Enhanced strength
}}
Mr. Fish is the name of two fictional supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Both versions are brothers who have gone up against the street-level heroes in New York City.
Publication history
The Mortimer Norris incarnation of Mr. Fish first appeared in Luke Cage, Power Man #29 (April 1975), and was created by writer Bill Mantlo and artist George Tuska. Initially, Luke Cage, Power Man #29 was intended to continue a storyline from the 28th issue. The continuation of that story was running late. Because of these deadline considerations, the splash page admits, this fill-in story, "No One Laughs at Mr. Fish", was created to ensure #29 hit the stands on schedule.
The Bill Morris incarnation of Mr. Fish first appeared in Daughters of the Dragon #4 (April 2006), and was created by Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Khari Evans.
Fictional character biography
=Mortimer Norris=
The first Mr. Fish is Mortimer Norris, a crook who was transformed into a fish hybrid after being exposed to radioactive material and falling into the East River. He used his powers to establish a Maggia branch in the area, aided by a group of thugs and his second-in-command, the dwarf Shrike. He comes into conflict with Luke Cage before seemingly being killed in a fight with him.Luke Cage, Power Man #29. Marvel Comics.
However, he later appears alive during the All-New, All-Different Marvel event where Alex Wilder banishes him to Hell before Tombstone rescues him with Black Talon's help.{{Cite comic|writer = David Walker|penciller = Sanford Greene|inker = Sanford Greene|colorist = Lee Loughridge|letterer = VC's Clayton Cowles|editor = Jake Thomas|title = Power Man and Iron Fist|volume = 3|issue = #10|date = 9 November 2016|publisher = Marvel Comics|location = United States}} {{Cite comic|writer = David F. Walker|penciller = Sanford Greene|inker = Sanford Greene|colorist = Lee Loughridge|letterer = VC's Clayton Cowles|editor = Jake Thomas|title = Power Man and Iron Fist|volume = 3|issue = #11|date = 14 December 2016|publisher = Marvel Comics|location = United States}} {{Cite comic|writer = David F. Walker|penciller = Sanford Greene|inker = Sanford Greene|colorist = Lee Loughridge|letterer = VC's Clayton Cowles|editor = Jake Thomas|title = Power Man and Iron Fist|volume = 3|issue = #14|date = 8 March 2017|publisher = Marvel Comics|location = United States}}
During the "Devil's Reign" storyline, Mr. Fish appears as an inmate of the Myrmidon. Moon Knight fought him in one of the prison matches and defeated him.Devil's Reign: Moon Knight #1. Marvel Comics.
During the "Gang War" storyline, Mr. Fish is among the villains hired by Hobgoblin to guard his hideout. He does explain to Man-Bull that he is a fish that operates on land. However, Scorpion eventually convinces the group to turn against Hobgoblin.Miles Morales: Spider-Man Vol. 2 #15-16. Marvel Comics.
=Bill Norris=
The second Mr. Fish is Bill Norris, Mortimer's similarly-mutated brother.Spider-Man: Back in Black Handbook #1. Marvel Comics.Daughters of the Dragon #4. Marvel Comics.
During the "Shadowland" storyline, Mr. Fish appears as a member of Nightshade's Flashmob.Shadowland: Power Man #2. Marvel Comics.
During the "Spider-Island" storyline, he temporarily gains spider-powers from a virus created by the Jackal before being defeated by the Heroes for Hire.Spider-Island: Heroes for Hire #1. Marvel Comics.
Powers and abilities
Mr. Fish has enhanced strength and a fish-like appearance that enables him to survive on land and in water.
Other versions
=Marvel Adventures=
In the Marvel Adventures reality, a version of Mr. Fish was about to enact his master plan only for him and his henchmen to encounter the Fantastic Four. Human Torch used his flames to dehydrate Mr. Fish, enough for a police officer to knock him out and arrest him.Fantastic Four Giant-Size Adventures #1. Marvel Comics.
In other media
The Mortimer Norris incarnation of Mr. Fish appears in the Luke Cage episode "Wig Out", portrayed by Hakim Callender. This version is a human crime lord with no superhuman abilities.{{cite episode|title=Wig Out|series=Marvel's Luke Cage|credits=Jobst, Marc (director); Matt Owens (writer)|network=Netflix|airdate=June 22, 2018|season=2|number=3}}
References
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External links
- {{Marvunapp|http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix3/mrfishcage.htm|Mr. Fish I}}
- {{Marvunapp|http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix5/mrfishbill.htm|Mr. Fish II}}
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Category:Characters created by Bill Mantlo
Category:Characters created by George Tuska
Category:Comics characters introduced in 1975
Category:Marvel Comics characters with superhuman strength