Carl "Crusher" Creel

Marvel

Carl "Crusher" Creel, known as the Absorbing Man, is a recurring antagonist in Marvel Comics-based media. First appearing in Daredevil #4 (1964), the character is often portrayed as a physically imposing figure with the unique ability to mimic the properties of any material he touches.

While the specific details of his origin and motivations may vary depending on the adaptation, Creel typically gains his powers through some form of scientific experimentation or exposure to otherworldly energies. This transformation grants him the power to replicate the physical properties of anything he comes into contact with - metal, wood, stone, even energy.

As Absorbing Man, Creel often uses his abilities for criminal activities, frequently clashing with superheroes like Thor, Hulk, and various members of S.H.I.E.L.D. His ability to adapt and overcome obstacles makes him a dangerous and unpredictable foe, constantly forcing his opponents to devise creative strategies to defeat him.