CRUSHER

Real Name: Unrevealed

Identity/Class: Human

Occupation: Wrestler

Group Membership: None

Affiliations: Captain America (Steve Rogers), Moose, other wrestlers

Enemies: None

Known Relatives: None

Aliases: None

Base of Operations: Manhattan, New York, USA

First Appearance: Avengers I#7 (August, 1964)

Powers/Abilities: Crusher had above average strength and was in excellent physical condition. He was trained in performing wrestling throws and holds.

Height: Unrevealed (approximately 6'2")
Weight: Unrevealed (approximately 190 lbs.)
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black

History:
(Avengers I#7) - Crusher, Moose and three other wrestlers were paid to participate in Captain America's daily workout routine. Cap had asked their manager for the toughest wrestlers in his employ. Captain America fought all five wrestlers at the same time. Crusher and another wrestler lunged at the Captain at the same time but he quickly dodged them and they collided with each other. The Captain proceeded to easily outmatch two more wrestlers. Crusher then grabbed the Captain by his legs while Moose placed him in a hold but the Captain tightened himself up into a ball, causing Crusher and Moose to collide headfirst with each other. With the workout over, Captain America asked the humbled wrestlers if they'd meet him at the same time the following day. Crusher retorted, "You kiddin'?? If we want any more action, we'll get it in the ring-- where it's safe!"

Comments: Created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Chic Stone.

    This profile was completed on 11/21/2025 but its publication was delayed, as it was intended for the Appendix's 25th anniversary celebratory event.

Profile by Prime Eternal.

CLARIFICATIONS:
Crusher should not be confused with:

Moose

Moose was one of Crusher's fellow wrestlers and participated in Captain America's workout routine. Moose placed Captain America into a hold while Crusher grabbed him by his legs but the Captain easily closed himself up into a ball, causing Moose and Crusher to collide into each other. Moose was humbled by how easily Captain America defeated him and his friends and seemed as uninterested in a repeat performance as Crusher was.






--Avengers I#7



images: (without ads)
Avengers I#7, page 5, panel 5 (Crusher, main)
Avengers I#7, page 6, panel 1 (Crusher, face)
Avengers I#7, page 5, panel 3 (Moose)

Appearances:
Avengers I#7 (August, 1964) - Stan Lee (script, editor), Jack Kirby (co-plot, penciler), Chic Stone (inker)

First posted: 09/01/2026
Last updated: 11/21/2025

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