Fredzilla

Fredzilla
Fred. Art by David Nakayama.
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Big Hero 6 #1 (September 2008)
Created by	Chris Claremont David Nakayama
In-story information
Alter ego	Fred
Species	Human
Team affiliations	Big Hero 6
Abilities	Kaiju transformation Dinosaur aura generation

Fred (nicknamed Fredzilla) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a member of the superhero team Big Hero 6.

The character appears in the 2014 animated film Big Hero 6 and the video game Kingdom Hearts III, voiced by T.J. Miller and in the subsequent animated series by Brooks Wheelan. This version is a human who wields a fire-breathing dragon suit.

Publication history

The character was created by Chris Claremont and David Nakayama and first appeared in Big Hero 6 #1 (September 2008). He along with Wasabi-No-Ginger were meant to serve as replacements for then current members Sunpyre and Ebon Samurai.

Fictional character biography

Fred is descended from the Ainu, an indigenous people of Japan, and spent part of his childhood on a secret S.H.I.E.L.D. base. He later joins Big Hero 6 using his ability to transform into a dinosaur-like kaiju.[1]

Powers and abilities

Fred can transform into a Godzilla-like Kaiju. In addition, he can manifest a largely invisible energy aura.[2]

Reception

In 2020, Comic Book Resources (CBR) ranked Fred 9th in their "Marvel Comics: Ranking Every Member Of Big Hero 6 From Weakest To Most Powerful" list.[3]

In other media

Disney version

Fred
Big Hero 6 character
Walt Disney Animation Studios re-imagining of Fred
First appearance	Big Hero 6 (2014)
Adapted by	Don Hall Chris Williams
Voiced by	T. J. Miller (film, Kingdom Hearts III) Brooks Wheelan (TV series)
In-universe information
Alias	Fredzilla[4] Fredmeleon[5]
Nickname	Flame Jumper (by Karmi)[6] Lizard Guy (by Richardson Mole)
Gender	Male
Full name	Frederick Flamarian Frederickson IV[7][8]

Fred appears in Disney's Big Hero 6 franchise, voiced by T. J. Miller in the film and by Brooks Wheelan in Big Hero 6: The Series.[9][10][11] This version is an American human who wields a dragon-themed fire-breathing suit and finances the Big Hero 6 team via his family's wealth. Speaking of Miller, co-director Chris Williams said "He's a real student of comedy. There are a lot of layers to his performance, so Fred ended up becoming a richer character than anyone expected."[10][12][13][14][15][7]

In the series' second season, Fred begins using a chameleon-themed outfit that can cling to walls and become invisible.[5][16] In the third season, he begins dating Olivia Mole, the cousin of his archenemy Richardson Mole.[17]

• Fred appears as a playable character in Disney Magic Kingdoms and Disney Heroes: Battle Mode.[18][19]
• Fred appears as a non-playable character in Kingdom Hearts III, with Miller reprising the role.[20]
• Fred makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in Once Upon a Studio.[21]

References

1. Big Hero Six #5 (January 2009). Marvel Comics.
2. Big Hero Six #2 (October 2008)
3. Avina, Anthony (January 26, 2020). "Marvel Comics: Ranking Every Member Of Big Hero 6 From Weakest To Most Powerful". CBR. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
4. Good, Kathleen (director); Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle (writer) (July 7, 2018). "The Impatient Patient". Big Hero 6: The Series. Season 1. Episode 9. Disney XD.
5. Heneveld, Stephen (director); Sharon Flynn (writer) (May 9, 2019). "Something's Fishy". Big Hero 6: The Series. Season 2. Episode 4. Disney Channel.
6. Juwono, Ben (director); Jenny Jaffe (writer) (August 18, 2018). "Fan Friction". Big Hero 6: The Series. Season 1. Episode 15. Disney XD.
7. Heneveld, Stephen and Ben Juwono (director); Sharon Flynn and Paiman Kalayen (writer) (November 20, 2017). "Baymax Returns". Big Hero 6: The Series. Season 1. Episode 1. Disney XD.
8. Heneveld, Stephen; Jenny Jaffe (writer) (May 6, 2019). "Internabout". Big Hero 6: The Series. Season 2. Episode 1. Disney XD.
9. "Disney Gives Marvel Fans First Look at Big Hero 6 Animated Film". IGN. 9 August 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
10. Stradling, Morgan (March 27, 2014). "Comedian TJ Miller is First Voice Actor Announced for Disney's Big Hero 6 – He's Voicing Fred!". Rotoscopers. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
11. "'Big Hero 6': Maya Rudolph & More Reprise Roles for Disney XD Animated Series". Deadline. November 3, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
12. Truitt, Brian (July 13, 2014). "Meet the saviors of San Fransokyo in Big Hero 6". USA Today. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
13. Yamato, Jen (July 14, 2014). "Maya Rudolph, James Cromwell, More Join Disney's Marvel Animation Big Hero 6′'". Deadline. Retrieved September 5, 2014.
14. "Fred" (PDF). xprizechallenge.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 24, 2020. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
15. disneybighero6-bh6 (November 2, 2014). "Fred..." Tumblr. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
16. Buongiorno, Trey (director); Jenny Jaffe (writer) (January 25, 2020). "Major Blast". Big Hero 6: The Series. Season 2. Episode 22. Disney XD.
17. Ono, Kenji (director); Ricky Roxburgh (writer) (October 26, 2020). "Better Off Fred". Big Hero 6: The Series. Season 3. Episode 5B. Disney XD.
18. Disney Magic Kingdoms (Gameloft) (July 5, 2018). "Update 21: Big Hero 6 | Livestream". YouTube.
19. "Update 3.2.10 Patch Notes". Disney Heroes: Battle Mode. July 23, 2021. Archived from the original on July 25, 2021. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
20. Trumbore, David (September 10, 2018). "New Kingdom Hearts III Trailer Calls in the Big (Hero 6) Guns". Collider. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
21. Reif, Alex (October 16, 2023). "Disney's "Once Upon a Studio" – List of Characters in Order of Appearance". Laughing Place.

External links

• Fredzilla at Marvel Wiki
• Fredzilla at Comic Vine