Humbug (June 24, 1986) This Day In Comics

Humbug (June 24, 1986) This Day In Comics – Marvel Comics

Buck Mitty was the senior entomology professor at Empire State University until his funding was cut off. Desperate to prove the value of the insect world, as well as to gain enough wealth to continue his research, Mitty designed the Humbug costume to achieve his goals, by whatever means necessary. He first appeared in Web of Spider-Man #19 (June 24, 1986).

Writer(s)
David Michelinie

Penciler(s)
Marc Silvestri

Inker(s)
Bob McLeod

Colorist(s)
Nel Yomtov

Letterer(s)
Rick Parker

Editor(s)
Jim Owsley

Release Date
June 24, 1986

Humbug intended to begin his career by stealing a shipment of black pearls, but a group of criminals beat him to the punch, and he fled when Spider-Man showed up to take them out. He next targeted an armored car government cash transfer. While he overpowered the guards and blew open the car, he had no way to transport the large shipment, as he had previously blown out one of the tires, to prevent them from escaping. At this time, Spider-Man came on the scene and, after a short struggle, turned Humbug’s sonics back on himself, destroying his equipment. The cops then took him away.