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Who's 'Marvel Rivals' Jeff The Land Shark? The Marvel Comic Wholesome Pet Character Origin And Its Memes Explained
Jeff the Land Shark is a character in the Marvel Comics universe who has recently gained viral attention after the release of the PvP Marvel Rivalsgame. The character is dividing opinions on the internet, as some people find its design adorable, players of the game are crashing out on social media to compare Jeff with Hitler to express how much they hate the pet character.
Like other characters from the newly released multiplayer, such as Squirrel Girl success on X and Deviant Art, Jeff has quickly captured the attention of fans, inspiring a variety of memes and fan art. Here's the character's origin and the reasons behind his viral success
Who Is Jeff the Land Shark?
Jeff the Land Shark is a character in the Marvel Comics universe, created by writer Kelly Thompson and artist Daniele di Nicuolo. He first appeared in the comic book series West Coast Avengers Volume 3 #6 in October 2018. The comic book expert Comics Explained uploaded a video in early December 2024 detailing the complete timeline of the character's origin.
Jeff is not just any shark; he possesses unique abilities unlike traditional sharks, adapting to life on land and often showcasing his quirky personality in various superhero antics. His recent inclusion in Marvel Rivals, released on December 6th, 2024, has introduced him to a whole new audience, enhancing his status in the Marvel fandom.
Why is Jeff the Land Shark Being Compared to Hitler?
The excitement for Jeff the Land Shark in Marvel Rivals was divisive among players of the game, as the character's ultimate skill, which swallows nearby enemies and throws them far away, was used creatively by some gamers who threw themselves off the map, annoying the helpless rivals.
This is how people be describing Jeff the Land Shark pic.twitter.com/ltciUH49qh
— Venom By Daylight🇵🇸 (@VenomDbd) December 7, 2024
This unique way of playing the pet shark has caused fury among players, who started comparing Jeff with Hitler, as @kafkawhatsapp edited the character's artwork with some 1940s german propaganda dubbed in an Alvin and the Chipmunks' voice.
https://t.co/TtTdOprcmj pic.twitter.com/fDz8PUOOIi
— lewis (@kafkawhatsapp) December 8, 2024
How Is Jeff the Land Shark Being Used As Meme?
Jeff the Land Shark has quickly become a popular subject for memes and fan art across X, TikTok, and other platforms. Fans have embraced Jeff’s adorable traits to showcase how powerful the hero is in _Marvel Rivals. For instance, on December 7th, 2024, X user @VenomDbd uploaded a video joking about how people view players who chose Jeff in the PvP game.
This is how people be describing Jeff the Land Shark pic.twitter.com/ltciUH49qh
— Venom By Daylight🇵🇸 (@VenomDbd) December 7, 2024
TikTok has also played a significant role in amplifying Jeff's popularity. User @momothiccems created a video featuring Jeff in a shark costume within the game, showcasing the character's charm.
@momothiccems I love my baby boi sm 🥹💖 just a silly lil’ guy. I’d die for him. #marvel #marvelrivals #jefftheshark #jeffthelandshark #jeffmarvelrivals #jeff #cute #jeffskin #gaming #gamingontiktok #babyboi ♬ original sound – Momo
For the full history of Jeff The Land Shark, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.
