Willie Lumpkin facts for kids

Willie Lumpkin is a fun and friendly character from the world of Marvel Comics. He is best known as the mailman for the famous superhero team, the Fantastic Four.

Willie Lumpkin is a very unique mailman! He has a special talent: he can wiggle his ears and nose. This might seem like a small thing, but it makes him quite memorable.

A Secret Keeper

What makes Willie truly special is that he is one of the very few people who know the biggest secret of the Fantastic Four. He knows who they really are when they are not in their superhero costumes! This means he is a trusted friend and a very important part of their lives, even though he doesn't have superpowers himself.

Willie in Movies

Willie Lumpkin has even appeared in a movie! He was played by the legendary comic book creator, Stan Lee, in the Fantastic Four movie from 2005. Stan Lee often made short appearances, called cameos, in Marvel movies, and playing Willie Lumpkin was one of them.

Images for kids

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  Willie Lumpkin in the 1959-61 comic strip. Art by Dan DeCarlo.

See also

In Spanish: Willie Lumpkin para niños