Born in 1964 to Marlena and Robert Gru, separated from twin brother Dru. Suffered neglect and bullying as a child, leading to villainous tendencies. Developed dream of moon landing after seeing Apollo 11
Created by Len Wein and John Romita Sr. in 1974. First appeared in The Incredible Hulk #180 as a Canadian government agent. Name "Wolverine" comes from Mount Logan, Canada's tallest mountain. Originally intended to be a mutated wolverine cub
Nemo is a mysterious character created by Jules Verne. Initially portrayed as unknown nationality in 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas. Later identified as Prince Dakkar, son of Indian raja in The Mysterious Island. Name means 'no one' in Latin, derived from Greek Outis
Thomas Harris created Lecter as a brilliant cannibalistic serial killer. Harris based character on Mexican doctor Alfredo Ballí Treviño. Harris interviewed Simmons in Mexico, inspired character development
Harleen Quinzel grew up in dysfunctional family with alcoholic mother and criminal father. Became psychiatrist at Arkham Asylum, initially working with Joker. Developed complex relationship with Joker, who manipulated her into becoming his sidekick
Marla's smoking habit and knowledge of Narrator's thoughts support her being imaginary. She steals men's clothes and finishes Narrator's sentences. They appear mirror images at the end overlooking city destruction. Marla has her own apartment with personal belongings