The Clown is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe. Marvel Comics is an American comic book line published by Marvel Entertainment, Inc. ... In comic books, first appearance refers to the date or issue of a characters first appearance. ... It has been suggested that Hulk 2099 be merged into this article or section. ... Stan Lee at the 1973 San Diego comic con Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber on December 28, 1922, New York, New York) is an American writer, editor, Chairman Emeritus of Marvel Comics, and memoirist, who — with several artist co-creators, especially Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko — introduced complex, naturalistic... The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 (1964): Cover art by Ditko. ... The Circus of Crime is a fictional villainous organization in the Marvel Comics universe. ... It has been suggested that Earth-616 be merged into this article or section. ...

Eliot Franklin was born in Orlando, Florida, the son of a man named Corky. When he began his criminal career, he joined the Ringmaster's Circus of Crime, working as a circus clown, comedian, juggler, and unicyclist. When the Circus of Crime is acting independently of the Ringmaster, the Clown usually serves as the leader. Nickname: The City Beautiful, O-Town, 407 Location in Orange County and the state of Florida. ... The Ringmaster (real name Maynard Tiboldt) is a fictional supervillain who is featured in Marvel Comics. ... The Circus of Crime is a fictional villainous organization in the Marvel Comics universe. ...