Talk:Kingpin (character)

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RPG stats[edit]

I removed the following from the article because I really don't think RPG stats belong in Wikipedia. Since large numbers of these "vital stats" sections have been added to various articles, I'm using Talk:Strength level (comics) to discuss this issue in general. Bryan 07:48, 28 Jan 2004 (UTC)

  • Name: Wilson Fisk
  • Height: 6'7"
  • Weight: 450 lbs.
  • Eyes: Black
  • Hair: Bald
    • Intelligence Level: Gifted or Greater
    • Strength Level: Peak Human (can military press 700 lbs.)
    • Durability Level: Peak Human
    • Speed Level: Normal
    • Agility Level: Athlete
    • Stamina Level: Athlete
    • Reflexes Level: Athlete

Kingpin Attributes[edit]

I would like to add to this that it is mentioned in the Spider-man Animated Series that only 2% of the Kingpin's body mass is fat, I lack citation for this, though. --Damuna 04:55, 3 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]


yes, i remember this as well

I don't believe it. He is fat as a house and obviously likes his food. I wouldn't want to try to grab the last buffalo wing with him around, that's for sure.Ndriley97 (talk) 22:48, 17 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]


It says he was the boss of the NY mafia, although it is a major fact that in reality someone with the surname Fisk wouldnt make it past associate level, and spend the rest of his life capping rival goons for his Don. I doubt the comic writers let it slip, i would change that part.

Fair use rationale for Image:Kingpinani.png[edit]

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Fair use rationale for Image:Clutcheskingpin.png[edit]

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Michael Clarke Duncan[edit]

With the film actor's death, it probably should be noted that his hope to return to the role in 2006 has officially become impossible. Is there a delicate but informative way to put that? It seems to be a dangling element of that section of the article. 12.162.122.5 (talk) 15:16, 5 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

This is a Monumental Overview![edit]

A box at the top of the article complains "This article may contain an excessive amount of intricate detail that may only interest a specific audience." Someone who doesn't really care about comics might see it that way, but no such person would bother with this article anyway. To one who loves comics, such a comprehensive summary is a rare and masterful creation, well worthy of a home in Wikipedia where those who care can find it and those who do not will not be inconvenienced by it. Compare for example sludge like Keep Portland Weird. If Wikipedia has room for that, it surely has room for this! Ornithikos (talk) 21:23, 27 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Film rights[edit]

The article makes a claim that Marvel Studios have the film rights to Kingpin, claiming the comment comes from Kevin Feige. It then links to a source where he says they either have them or somehow share it but that he is not 100% sure on what it is or how. This is not at all what the article is saying and it contradicts other claims by Sony that they own the Kingpin under the Spider-Man franchise (which Marvel owns the television rights to). At any rate Marvel do not own the rights outright, so I am removing this comment. All we can be definitely certain of is that they have some form of access to him on television. Ruffice98 (talk) 20:12, 20 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Sydney Greenstreet!?!?[edit]

What is the source for the claim that the Kingpin's appearance was modeled after Sydney Greenstreet? In his first appearance (Amazing Spider-Man #50, 51, 52) his face looks more like a combination of Orson Welles and Edward G. Robinson. HandsomeMrToad (talk) 06:37, 9 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Requested move 10 July 2017[edit]

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The result of the move request was: Moved to Kingpin (character)  — Amakuru (talk) 15:49, 16 July 2017 (UTC)[reply]


Kingpin (comics) → Kingpin (Wilson Fisk) – According to the new standards set in Wikipedia:Naming conventions (comics), "comics" is only used for publications. For characters such as this one, it should be "codename (character name)" Cambalachero (talk) 12:33, 10 July 2017 (UTC) Cambalachero (talk) 12:33, 10 July 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Support, but it should be Kingpin (character). "codename (character name)" is used when there are multiple characters use the same name (see Captain Marvel). Argento Surfer (talk) 12:52, 12 July 2017 (UTC)[reply]
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Martial arts skills link[edit]

https://www.reddit.com/r/respectthreads/comments/6stsml/respect_kingpin_marvel_earth616/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by 172.251.150.100 (talk) 04:05, 25 December 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Citation Question[edit]

Can I use a YouTube video as a citation for his playable appearance in "Marvel Puzzle Quest" that is from the official channel under the Video Games section? -- Bang Bang50 (talk) 17:38, 8 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

@Bang Bang50: I suggest using this one instead. It's still primary, but easier to verify. Argento Surfer (talk) 20:29, 8 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Spider-Verse image?[edit]

Is there a way we can obtain rights to an image of Kingpin from the animated feature Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)? It's clearly the character's most outrageously villainous incarnation, and it seems a shame not to include it. – AndyFielding (talk) 14:14, 2 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

No, but you might be able to argue for fair-use if you can persuade other editors to replace one of the other images on the page with it. As is, 6 non-free images is really pushing the limits. Argento Surfer (talk) 14:43, 2 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

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Sincerely, The Squirrel Conspiracy (talk) 01:22, 29 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

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