| Character Name: | Fredzilla |
| Real Name: | Fred |
| Species: | Human |
| Publisher: | Marvel Comics |
| Debut: | Big Hero 6 #1 (September 2008) |
| Creators: | Chris Claremont David Nakayama |
| Alliances: | Big Hero 6 |
| Powers: | 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.
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.
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]
Fred can transform into a Godzilla-like Kaiju. In addition, he can manifest a largely invisible energy aura.[2]
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]
| Fred | |
| Series: | Big Hero 6 |
| First: | Big Hero 6 (2014) |
| Adapted By: | Don Hall Chris Williams |
| Voice: | T. J. Miller (film, Kingdom Hearts III) Brooks Wheelan (TV series) |
| Nickname: | Flame Jumper (by Karmi)[4] Lizard Guy (by Richardson Mole) |
| Alias: | Fredzilla[5] Fredmeleon |
| Gender: | Male |
| Lbl21: | Full name |
| Data21: | Frederick Flamarian Frederickson IV[6] [7] |
Fred appears in Disney's Big Hero 6 franchise, voiced by T. J. Miller in the film and by Brooks Wheelan in .[8] [9] [10] 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."[9] [11] [12] [13] [14]
In the series' second season, Fred begins using a chameleon-themed outfit that can cling to walls and become invisible.[15] [16] In the third season, he begins dating Olivia Mole, the cousin of his archenemy Richardson Mole.[17]