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U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to supporters at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, December 30, 2015. Reuters/Randall Hill

In one of the latest issues of Marvel’s top-rated spin-off titles, "Spider-Gwen," a look-alike of American politician Donald Trump makes an appearance as the comic’s newest antagonist M.O.D.A.A.K or Mental Organism Designed As America’s King. The similarities between the antagonist and the political candidate sparked various reactions from readers.

Since the setting of "Spider-Gwen" is an alternate reality, other known heroes and villains in the Marvel franchise made their appearances, albeit with some modifications. M.O.D.A.A.K was first introduced in "Spider-Gwen Annual Issue #1" which was released on June 29. The issue followed Samantha Wilson, the Captain America in the universe "Spider-Gwen" is set in. The heroine came face-to-face with the villain who declared “If America will not act, M.O.D.A.A.K. must!” Chris Visions provided the design for the character while Jim Campbell handled the coloring. The issue also featured another character named Baron Blood shared some resemblance to the singer Prince.

The latest antagonist in the Marvel series was drawn with a huge head and small arms, and appeared seated on a throne before being struck down by the shield-wielding avenger. The character was based off a villain named M.O.D.O.K who was introduced in "Captain America." Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created the antagonist in 1967.

Written by Jason Latour, "Spider-Gwen" first appeared as a side story in the "Edge of Spiderverse," a prelude to the Spiderverse saga in ‘The Amazing Spiderman’ where every Spider-Hero from different universes united against an adversary called The Inheritors.

The heroine and the issue of "Edge of Spiderverse #2" received positive reception from fans in 2014. This prompted Marvel to release a separate title following Peter Parker’s supposed love interest. Set in Earth-65, Gwen Stacy, a 17-year-old college student, must deal with her grief over Peter Parker’s death and her identity as New York’s crime-fighting vigilante, Spider-Woman.

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