Gilp

Gilp is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is primarily associated with the X-Men, a team of mutant superheroes. Gilp's first appearance was in X-Men #159, published in October 1982. He was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Dave Cockrum.

Gilp is depicted as a member of a race of beings known as the Brood. The Brood are an alien species with a parasitic life cycle, capable of implanting their young within other living organisms, which they then control and transform into hosts. This often results in the victim's death and transformation into a Brood warrior. Gilp, like other members of his species, possesses a distinct, insectoid appearance.

While not a central antagonist, Gilp has been involved in conflicts with the X-Men and their allies. His role in the narratives often serves to illustrate the threat posed by the Brood and their insidious methods of conquest. The Brood's recurring presence in Marvel's cosmic and mutant storylines has made them a significant alien threat, and characters like Gilp contribute to the established lore of this dangerous species. Information regarding Gilp's specific powers and abilities beyond those inherent to the Brood race is limited in published comic book appearances.