The Bi-Beast is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Publication history

The Bi-Beast first appeared in The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #169 (November 1973) and was created by Herb Trimpe and Steve Englehart, who described it as "just another idea for something powerful/impressive enough to fight the Hulk."

Fictional character biography

The Bi-Beast is a two-headed android created by an avian subspecies of the Inhumans. After the species dies under unknown circumstances, the Bi-Beast is left alone in their city. Years later, the creature kidnaps the Harpy and Bruce Banner so they can fix the city's decaying machinery. However, Banner chooses to cure the Harpy instead. When MODOK attacks the city, the Bi-Beast activates a self-destruct mechanism and is killed in the explosion. Several Bi-Beasts later appear as enemies of the Hulk and other heroes, with one possessing the memories of the first and two others being members of the Masters of Evil and the Sinister Sixteen.

Powers and abilities

The Bi-Beast is a highly advanced android who rivals the Hulk in terms of physical prowess. Additionally, he possesses an extensive knowledge of Avian warfare, culture and science.

In other media

Television

Video games

Bi-Beast appears in The Incredible Hulk film tie-in game, with the top head voiced by Keith Ferguson and the bottom head voiced by Chris Edgerly. This version was created by the Enclave to fight the Hulk.

Reception

Bi-Beast was one of several supervillains referenced in The Supervillain Book: The Evil Side of Comics and Hollywood book. Additionally, he was ranked as the tenth greatest Hulk villain by ComicsAlliance, and included in various rankings of characters related to the Hulk.