Pennywise the Clown
Basic Information
Full Name: It, also known as Robert “Bob” Gray
Aliases/Nicknames: Pennywise The Dancing Clown
Age: Ancient, existence spans millennia
Gender: It is generally referred to as male, but as an entity, it is beyond human
concepts of gender
Occupation: Entity that preys on the children of Derry, Maine
Affiliation: None
Appearance
Height: Variable (takes many forms)
Build: As Pennywise, appears as a standard clown
Eye Color: Variable
Hair Color: Typically depicted with red hair as Pennywise
Distinguishing Features: The clown form of Pennywise is characterized by its
bright and colorful attire, often with a white face and a red nose
Background
Place of Origin: An extradimensional cosmic void known as the Macroverse
Family: None
Education: Not applicable
History: Arrived on Earth during an asteroid impact, predating human civilization
Personality
Traits: Malevolent, sadistic, manipulative
Likes: Instilling fear, chaos
Dislikes: The Losers’ Club, being challenged
Strengths: Shapeshifting, reality manipulation, inducing fear
Weaknesses: Vulnerable to belief and the lack of fear in its victims
Abilities
Skills: Manipulation, deception
Powers (if applicable): Shapeshifting, reality manipulation, telepathy, partial
invisibility to adults
Equipment/Tools: Utilizes the fears and phobias of its victims to create illusions
and physical manifestations
Relationships
Allies: None
Enemies: The Losers’ Club
Romantic Interests: None
Mentors: None
Proteges: None
Story Arcs
Notable Events: Its cyclical feeding and confrontations with The Losers’ Club
Character Development: Remains a consistent embodiment of evil throughout the
story
Challenges/Conflicts: Battles with The Losers’ Club, who ultimately discover how
to defeat it
Quotes
Catchphrases: “You’ll float too.”
Notable Dialogue: “I am eternal, child. I am the eater of worlds, and of children.
And you are next!”
Trivia
Interesting Facts: Pennywise’s mortal enemy in the Macroverse is a turtle named
Maturin
Influences: Draws on the common fear of clowns and incorporates elements from
various horror archetypes
Cultural Impact: Pennywise has become an iconic horror figure, influencing the
portrayal of clowns in media
Probable Death Battle Victor
Vs Marty McFly: Pennywise, due to its supernatural abilities.
Vs Robin Hood: Pennywise, for its ability to manipulate reality and instill fear.
Vs T-800 Terminator: Pennywise, as it can alter reality and is not limited to
physical forms.
Vs The Master Chief: Pennywise, because of its cosmic powers and ability to
exploit fears.
Vs Wonder Woman: Wonder Woman, as her divine origin and strength could
potentially overcome Pennywise’s manipulations.
References
First Appearance: “It” (1986)
Creators: Stephen King
Portrayed by: Tim Curry in the 1990 miniseries; Bill Skarsgård in the 2017 film
adaptation and its 2019 sequel