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'''Hippo''' is the name of a [[Marvel Comics]] supervillain.
==Fictional character biography==
Hippo is an ordinary zoo [[hippopotamus]] named "Mrs. Fluffy Lumpkins" (this was the name given to the hippopotamus despite the fact that it was a male) who was turned into a humanoid version of himself by the [[High Evolutionary]]. While on a crime spree upon being unable to find work in this form, he had
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During the ''Origin of the Species'' storyline, Hippo is among the supervillains gathered by [[Doctor Octopus]] to secure specific items for him in exchange for a reward.<ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #642</ref>
Hippo next visits an underground casino in New York City
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Hippo begins attending Super Villains Anonymous meetings
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Hippo later appears as a member of the Menagerie which also consists of [[Skein (comics)|Skein]], [[White Rabbit (comics)|White Rabbit]], and a new villain called Panda-Mania. They were on a rampage stealing expensive eggs from an auction until Spider-Man arrives. Hippo throws cars at Spider-Man while claiming that the eggs would "secure his future." He and the Menagerie are defeated by Spider-Man despite the fact that Skein used her powers to destroy Spider-Man's clothing.<ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' Vol. 3 #1</ref>
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==Powers and abilities==
Hippo possesses superhuman strength and has a hard hide that is durable. He is also shown to be very adept in the water.
==Trivia==
* The Hippo alias was first used for a Consultant that was encountered by [[Underworld (comics)|Underworld]]''.<ref>''Underworld'' #1</ref>
==References==
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