This is some Marvel-ous ink.
A comic book superfan earned the Guinness World Record for the most Marvel Comics characters tattooed on the body, with a staggering 63 inked across his skin.
Tom Radford of England — who estimates he’s spent 350 hours in the tattoo chair and spent more than $13,000 — had his sights set on earning the world record to mark his 40th birthday, which he did.
“I’ve endured pain in places very few will understand for tattoos no one will ever see, all for the sake of this record,” he told the record book.
It all started in 2007 with his first Marvel-inspired tattoo, which has the quote from Spider-Man’s Uncle Ben, “With great power comes great responsibility,” scrawled across his chest.
“It was never meant to be what it turned into, and I honestly never thought I would cover my entire body with tattoos, think I might be addicted,” said Radford, who also has half of his body covered in non Marvel tattoos.
It’s only in the last decade, after he found tattoo artist Andy Walker, who could handle the intricate detailing, that his collection grew.
“I’m somewhat of a perfectionist when it comes to Marvel, so I always wanted characters tattooed on me but the level of detail didn’t exist, and if it wasn’t perfect I didn’t want it,” he told the record book.
Radford said his obsession grew after he was marked with the tattoo of supervillain Thanos — which even incorporates the autograph the actor who plays him, Josh Brolin, gave to him at New York Comic Con in 2024.
“When I got Thanos tattooed I wanted it placed at the top of my thigh because if it wasn’t perfect I could always hide it. Needless to say it was better than perfect and the urge for more began,” he continued.
He managed to dethrone the previous co-record holders, American Ryan Logsdon and Canadian Rick Scolamiero, who each have 34 Marvel tattoos.
“I’m a very determined individual when I set my sights on something and I believe anything is possible,” he said.
“I guess I can thank Marvel for that.”
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