Baron Macabre is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Don McGregor and Gil Kane, the character first appeared in Jungle Action #9 (May 1974).

Publication history

Baron Macabre debuted in Jungle Action #9 (May 1974), created by Don McGregor and Gil Kane. He later appeared in Jungle Action #10—11 (July, September 1974), and #17 (September 1975). He appeared in the 2018 Black Panther: Long Live The King series.

Fictional character biography

Baron Macabre is a Wakandan subversive capable of reanimating the dead as zuvembies. He was an ally of Erik Killmonger and came into conflict with the Black Panther.

Powers and abilities

Baron Macabre was empowered by the Resurrection Altar. He can fire electric blasts, mutate human beings into zombie-like creatures, and resurrect the dead.