The character was created by Chris Claremont and David Nakayama and first appeared in Big Hero 6 #1 (September 2008).

He along with Wasabi-No-Ginger were meant to serve as replacements for then current members Sunpyre and Ebon Samurai.

Fred is descended from the Ainu, an indigenous people of Japan, and spent part of his childhood on a secret S.H.I.E.L.D.

[9][10][11] This version is an American human who wields a dragon-themed fire-breathing suit and finances the Big Hero 6 team via his family's wealth.

"[10][12][13][14][15][7] In the series' second season, Fred begins using a chameleon-themed outfit that can cling to walls and become invisible.