Bandages the Mummy
CharacterBandages the Mummy is an undead martial artist who serves as one of Fortuneteller Baba's five fighters. He battles challengers in a ring suspended over a pool of acid.
Role in the Story
Bandages the Mummy is part of Fortuneteller Baba's team of warriors that challengers must defeat in order to receive her divination services for free. He fights in a specialized arena positioned over a vat of corrosive liquid, adding an environmental hazard to an already dangerous opponent.
When Goku and his friends visit Baba to locate a Dragon Ball, they must battle through her five fighters. Bandages the Mummy faces off against Yamcha in one of these matches. The mummy is extremely durable thanks to his undead nature, and his wrappings can be used to ensnare opponents. He gives Yamcha a difficult fight, absorbing punishment that would stop most normal fighters.
However, Yamcha ultimately prevails, defeating Bandages with determination and clever fighting. The mummy later reappears in Dragon Ball Z during the Majin Buu Saga when all of Earth's inhabitants, including the dead, are affected by the crisis. He is among the many minor characters who contribute energy to Goku's Spirit Bomb in the final battle against Kid Buu.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Goku beat Bandages the Mummy?
Goku did not fight Bandages the Mummy. Yamcha was the Z Fighter matched against Bandages, and he defeated the mummy with determination and clever fighting after enduring punishment that would have stopped most opponents.
Who is Bandages the Mummy in Dragon Ball?
Bandages the Mummy is an undead martial artist who serves as one of Fortuneteller Baba's five champion fighters. He battles challengers in a specialized ring suspended over a pool of corrosive liquid.
Why do challengers have to fight Bandages the Mummy?
Fortuneteller Baba requires challengers to defeat her five fighters in order to receive her divination services for free. Bandages the Mummy is one of these required opponents and faces off against Yamcha when Goku's group visits Baba to locate a Dragon Ball.
What are Bandages the Mummy's abilities?
Bandages the Mummy is extremely durable thanks to his undead nature and can absorb punishment that would stop normal fighters. He can also use his wrappings to ensnare opponents, and his arena over a vat of acid adds an environmental hazard to every match.
Does Bandages the Mummy appear in Dragon Ball Z?
Yes. Bandages the Mummy reappears during the Majin Buu Saga when all of Earth's inhabitants, including the dead, are affected by the crisis. He is among the many minor characters who contribute energy to Goku's Spirit Bomb in the final battle against Kid Buu.
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