Throughout its history, Marvel Comics has introduced numerous characters in both its long running series, such as the Fantastic Four, and shorter series. Most of them can be considered minor characters. These range from supporting characters, heroes, and/or villains that appear infrequently to those that only take part in a single storyline or appear in a single comic book.
Abysss is an alien supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Simon Furman and John Royle, first appeared in Death Metal #1 (January 1994) published under Marvel's Marvel UK imprint.
Within the context of the stories, Abysss is an inter-dimensional being who enters the primary reality of the Marvel Universe after destroying all matter in another reality. His intention to destroy all matter in this universe is side tracked when he encounters Death Metal, a construct which has consumed the consciousness of Aragon, Abysss' father. The encounter results in Abyss retreating to the Realm of Nothingness.[1] He is seemingly destroyed when Death Metal disposes of a bomb by throwing it into an inter-dimensional portal linked to the Realm.[volume & issue needed]
Abysss resurfaces attached to Galactus' worldship and feeding on the souls of those living on the worlds Galactus consumes. He is discovered by Nova and the Silver Surfer, and apparently destroyed by Galactus.[2]
Achelous is a Greek river god in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, adapted from the deity from Greek mythology by Frank Tieri and Mark Texeira, first appeared in Hercules vol. 3, #1 (June 2005).
Within the context of the stories, Achelous is a Greek river god, son of Oceanus and Tethys, and an antagonist for Hercules.
Allatou is a demon in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Steve Gerber and Gene Colan, first appeared in Marvel Spotlight #18 (October 1974) as an antagonist for a two part Daimon Hellstrom story. Her only other appearance was as a backgrounf character in a two part story published in 1986 in West Coast Avengers,
Within the context of the stories, Allatou is the wife of Nergal and a member of Satan's Infernal Court.
Arm'Cheddon is an alien warrior and ruler of the interstellar Troyjan empire in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Peter David and Gary Frank, first appeared in The Incredible Hulk Vol 2 #413 (January 1994). The character is normally referred to as "Armageddon", and anglicized version of his name, but should not be confused with Armageddon, a member of an alternate reality X-Men team that Marvel introduced in 2000.
Within the context of the stories, Arm'Cheddon is the ruler of the Troyjan empire and father of Tro-Mah. He is able through some means to manipulate cosmic energy. He is brought into conflict with the Hulk and the Pantheon when Tro-Mah kidnaps Cassiopea.[3]
American Samurai is a vigilante and supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Peter Milligan and Mike Deodato, Jr., first appeared in Elektra #11 (October 1997).
Within the context of the stories, the American Samurai is an unnamed World War II veteran who some how became empowered by a mystical samurai spirit and gained superhuman skills slowed his aging. He grows angry over growing gang violence and what he sees as police apathy. He acts on this, slaughtering a gang known as the "Clowns".[volume & issue needed]
His extream measures bring him into conflict with Daredevil and Elektra and culminate with him attempting kill the entire inmate population of the Sing-Sing Penitentiary. When they defeat him, he begs to perform "seppuku".[volume & issue needed] Though the heroes allow him to perform the ritual suicide, he later confronts the Daughters of the Dragon in a new body.[volume & issue needed]
Baron Samedi is a subversive agent in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Len Wein and Gene Colan, first appeared in Strange Tales #171 (December 1973).
Within the context of the stories, Baron Samedi is a Haitian agent of A.I.M. who creates pseudo-zombies and confronts Brother Voodoo.[volume & issue needed]
Bor is an Asgardian in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby as a loose adaptation of Borr from Norse mythology, first appeared in Journey into Mystery #97 (October 1963).
Within the context of the stories, Bor is the father of Odin and at one time ruler of Asgard.
Bora is a mutant supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Tony Isabella and Kevin Nowland, first appeared in Moon Knight #35 (January 1984).
Within the context of the stories, Bora is a Russian mutant who was training as a ballerina when her mutation began to manifest. The growth spurt results in her reaching a height of seven feet and runins her dreams. Embittered, she travels to America to kill ballerinas who had left Russia.[4]
She later works with Painter and Spark as the Avant Guard. When they are defeated by Spider-Man, Painter transforms her and Spark into paintings.[volume & issue needed]
Bora is able to summon freezing winds from the arctic. She can use this for various affects such as slight, incapacitating others, blowing things over, and so on.
The character was adapted for the episode "Winter Wonderland" of the 1984 animated television series Spider-Man.
Bounty Hunter is a supernatural supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Don Perlin and Roger McKenzie, first appeared in Ghost Rider #30 (June 1978).
Within the context of the stories, Lemuel Haskill dies during the 19th century owing a debt to Mephisto. Mephisto makes Haskill his Bounty Hunter, condemning him to 50 souls of the devil's choosing to Hell or forfeit his own soul to torment. His debt comes due when he fails to bring in the soul of Johnny Blaze.[volume & issue needed]
Brain-Child is a mad scientist from an alternate reality in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Roy Thomas, Len Wein, and Sal Buscema, appeared as a one story villain in The Avengers #86 (March 1971).
Within the context of the stories, Brain-Child is a young mutant from the reality designated Earth-712 by Marvel Comics. Possessing a superhuman intelligence and psionic abilities, he attempts to destroy his world by launching a rocket into the sun to trigger a super-nova. He is defeated by the Squadron Supreme and the dimension traveling Avengers.[Avenger 1]
Moira Brandon is an actress and celebrity in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Roy Thomas and Don Hudson, only appeared in Avengers West Coast #100 (November 1993) as part of a flashback set prior to the formation of the West Coast Avengers.
Within the context of the stories, Moira Brandon is a movie star famous for portraying characters like Joan of Arc and Cleopatra. During her later life she is approached by Hawkeye and Mockingbird who are looking for a California base for the Avengers. During the visit she saves the pair from Crossfire, with Hawkeye declaring her an honorary Avenger.[Avenger 2]
Bullet Biker is a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Tom Defalco, Ralph Macchio, and Ron Lim, first appeared in Solo Avengers #13 (December 1988). He has appeared as an occasional opponent to Hawkeye.
Within the context of the stories, Dillon Zarro is a motorcycle stunt rider that worked for the Carson Carnival of Travelling Wonders. When Clint Barton's archery act becomes more popular than the stunt riding attraction, Zarro became consumed with jealousy. He quits the carnival, modifies his motorcycle, and becomes a daredevil supervillain known as the Bullet Biker. Years later, He is hired to destroy numerous art galleries in Los Angeles by an unknown benefactor. Hawkeye is brought in by the local authorities and quickly apprehendes him. Hawkeye recognises him as being Dillon Zarro, but does not disclose this identity as he is disgusted by his old friend's path in life.[Avenger 3]
When the criminal mastermind Crossfire placea a bounty on Hawkeye's arm, Bullet Biker is amongst the army of bounty hunters looking to cash in on the reward. He and the rest are foiled by Hawkeye, Mockingbird and Trick Shot.[Avenger 4]
The Bullet Biker's custom made motorcycle is equipped with weaponry that can fire ordinary bullets and missiles. The biker costume he wears conceals weaponry that can fire gas pellets and energy blasts.
Jacques Dernier is a French Resistance freedom fighter during World War II in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Stan Lee and Dick Ayers, first appeared in Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #21 (August 1965) but was not named until Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #40 (March 1967).
Within the context of the stories, Jacques Dernier is a French resistance fighter who had several run-ins with Sergeant Fury's Howling Commandos throughout World War II. He was freed from the Nazis by Fury and his squad[5] and later informed them that a Nazi spy had infiltrated their ranks as a nurse.[6]
The character of Jacques Dernier was adapted for the film Captain America: The First Avenger where he was portrayed by actor Bruno Ricci. Here he was a member of the Howling Commandos.
Dittomaster is a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Dwayne McDuffie and Ernie Colón, only appeared in Damage Control vol. 2, #4 (February 1990).
Within the context of the stories, Dittomaster impersonates Henry Peter Gyrich of the Commission on Superhuman Activities in an attempt to force Anne Marie Hoag of Damage Control to sign documents supporting the Superhero Registration Act during the "Acts of Vengeance" story arc.[7]
Elfqueen is a sorceress in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Jim Shooter and Alan Kupperberg, first appeared in The Avengers #212 (October 1981).
Within the context of the stories, The Elfqueen, Linnea, and her lover Gorn of Valusia settled in the area that would eventually become the state of Virginia. She uses her magic to hide their existence and extend their lives. After millennia of this existence, Gorn grows bored with the isolation and the pair return to civilization. Unprepared for the modern world, Gorn comes into conflict with the locals and the police. When the Elfqueen intervenes and kills the officers, he slaps her. Hurt and angry, she leaves him in the city.
Gorn's exploration of the city ends with his death when he charges a group of police officers with a drawn sword. This drives the Elfqueen into a rage and she begins to use her magic to take vengeance on the city. The Avengers arrive and unsuccessfully physically confront her. Captain America begins to talk her out of the conflict but is interrupted by Yellowjacket firing on her and reigniting the fight. When Captain America is able to convince her that he is a man of peace, she agrees to leave in peace.
Abraham Erskine is a scientist during World War II in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 (March 1941) as Josef Reinstein. The name was revised twice after Marvel resumed using Captain America. First, Roy Thomas added that "Josef Reinstein" was an alias but did not provide a "real" name for the character in a 1975 story set during World War II.[8] The name Abraham Erskine would not be applied to the character until years later.[Cap 1]
Within the context of the stories, Abraham Erskine is a German biochemist and physicist who had spent much of his early life studying the human species. During this time he develops a diet and exercise program along with a serum and "vita-rays" which would transform an ordinary person into a "super soldier".[Cap 2][Cap 3][Avenger 5] Horrified when he witnesses Adolf Hitler and Baron Zemo test a "death ray" on a human subject, he contacts the United States to defect from Nazi Germany.[9] After the United States Army gets him out of Germany and fakes his death, he takes the alias "Josef Reinstein".[Cap 1][10]
He recreates the Super Soldier Serum for Project: Rebirth for the U.S. Army. He oversees and administers the treatment to Steve Rogers before several U.S. Army officers and government officials. Moments after Rogers transformation, Erskine is assassinated by Heinz Kruger.[Cap 2]
Abraham Erskine was adapted along with the origin of Captain America by Brian Michael Bendis for the story featured in Ultimate Origins #2 (Sept. 2008).
The character of Abraham Erskine was adapted for appearances in two animated television shows, The Marvel Super Heroes and The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes.
The character was also adapted for the film Captain America: The First Avenger where he was portrayed by actor Stanley Tucci.[11] While he is still a German defector, the movie adds the additional twist that, before defecting, he was forced to tested the serum in Germany on the man who would become the Red Skull.
Christine Everhart is a reporter in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by John Jackson Miller and Jorge Lucas, first appeared in Iron Man vol. 3, #75 (February 2004).
Within the context of the stories, Christine Everhart works for the Daily Bugle as an investigative reporter. As part of her job, she provides the Bugle with news coverage of Tony Stark's appearance before the senate.
The character of Christine Everhart was adapted for the films Iron Man and Iron Man 2 where she was portrayed by actress Leslie Bibb. In the films her employer is changed to the magazine Vanity Fair.
Firefrost, also known as Shareen, is an alien from the future of the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Doug Moench and Bill Sienkiewicz, appeared in Fantastic Four #229 (April 1981).
Within the context of the stories, Shareen is an alien from the far future who, along with her lover Xanth, was pulled into the black hole remnant of the "Big Bang". She is reborn in the past as "Firefrost", a being of "living light". Xanth is also reborn as "Ebon Seeker" and driven insane. He travels from planet to planet, destroying each in and endless cycle of death and rebirth.
When Ebon Seeker is attracted to Earth by a transmission sent by Reed Richards, Firefrost follows him. She stops him and convinces him to return with her to the black hole and become a creature of light like herself.[FF 1][FF 2]
Carmilla Frost is a freedom fighter and member of Killraven's Freemen in a post-apocalyptic alternate future of the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Don McGregor and Herb Trimpe, first appeared in Amazing Adventures vol 2, #21 (November 1973) and continued to appear in most issues of the title through #39.
Within the context of the stories, Carmilla Frost is born in 1994 in an alternate-future Earth designated Earth-691 by Marvel Comics. In 2001 she is taken with her father Andre to the Martians' Yankee Stadium Genetic and Clonal Complex. Andre is coerced to serve the Martians in performing cloning research by threats to harm child. In 2004 she begins assisting her father in his experiments, and eventually becomes an expert molecular biologist. By 2010 she becomes the youngest human designated as a Keeper by the Martians. However, in 2014 she refuses to conduct cloning experiments on other humans. Two years later, after a Martian Overlord slew Andre, she agrees to try to clone his corpse in an attempt to restore him to life. Her effort fail, instead producing the mutated creature Grok. In 2018 she helps Killraven escape from captivity from the Yankee Stadium Genetic and Clonal Complex and joins his Freemen.[volume & issue needed] In 2020 she learns that she is pregnant with the Freeman M'Shulla's child.[volume & issue needed]
She and her newborn son Skar are rescued by the cross-reality traveling Machine Man and Howard the Duck.[12]
Hyperstorm is a mutant supervillain from an alternate future in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Tom DeFalco, Paul Ryan, and Dan Bulanadi, first appeared in Fantastic Four #406 (November 1995). In part he is used to restore a portion of the status quo to the Fantastic Four storylines by undoing the comic book deaths of Reed Richards and Doctor Doom and restoring Franklin Richards to a child.
Within the context of the stories, Hyperstorm is Jonathan Richards, the son of Franklin Richards and Rachel Summers from an alternate future reality designated Earth-967 by Marvel Comics. With his ability to manipulate reality and his psionic abilities, he conquers most of his home reality and turns to extend his rule to other timelines.
Versions of the character have appeared outside of the stories in Fantastic Four and what is considered the primary Marvel Universe. These include:
- Exiles where the character is identified as David Richards.
- Fantastic Five #4-5 (January - February 2000)
It is not stated within these stories if these are the same character or if they are from different realities.
Itsu is a supporting character in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Daniel Way and Javier Saltares, first appeared in Wolverine vol. 3 #40 (May 2006).
Within the context of the stories, Itsu is a Japanese villager from a town near Jasmine Falls who meets Logan when he is sent there to train by Ogun. She and Logan fall in love, wed, and conceive a child who will later be known as Daken. Returning home after a failed ceremony for their child's impending birth, Logan finds her dead from gunshots to the head and stomach. It is later revealed that her death was at the hands of the Winter Soldier on the orders of Romulus.[13][14]
Kaluu is a sorcerer specializing in black magic and contemporary of the Ancient One in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Denny O'Neill and Bill Everett, first appeared in Strange Tales #147 (August 1966). He has appeared sporadically as an opponent to Doctor Strange.
Within the context of the stories, Kaluu is born in the mystic city of Kamar-Taj over 500 years ago. When he is of age, he becomes a fellow student of the mystic arts of the Ancient One.
During these studies, Kaluu is approached by Varnae, the eldest of the true vampires. Varnae tells him about the tome of black magic known as the Darkhold.[volume & issue needed] After this meeting, Kaluu begins to use his sorcery to influence the minds of the people of Kamar-Taj. This results in them crowning him king after he and the Ancient One eliminated disease, poverty, and suffering from the city through magic. Kaluu moves ont to his next goal by organizing the men of Kamar-Taj into an army of conquest and mystically paralyzing the Ancient One.
After the conquest of a neighboring city, Kamar-Taj begins to fall into decadence. The paralyzed Ancient One mentally calls upon mystical forces to defeat Kaluu. Lacking mastery of the mystic arts, the forces he summons created a pestilence that almost wipes out the entire population of Kamar-Taj as well as forcing Kaluu to flee to the dimension of Raggador.[Strange 1]
Kaluu emerges from Raggador five centuries latter and attempts to steal the Book of the Vishanti. He is defeated by Doctor Strange and hurled into another dimension in suspended animation.[Strange 2][Strange 3]
Kaluu is later freed by the forces unleashed by Doctor Strange's battle with Urthona. Returning from his exile, Kaluu becomes a business man, amassing great wealth. He later forms an alliance with Strange and tutors him in black magic to battle Shuma-Gorath and various other ancient evils.[Strange 4] After the battles are won, he casts a spell to remove the physical and astral pollution from Strange caused by the use of black magic.[Strange 5]
Kaluu has the ability to manipulate magical forces for a vast number of effects, including levitation, teleportation, energy projection, conjuration of small physical objects, physical transformation of objects, and the tapping of extra-dimensional energy by invoking entities or objects of power existing in dimensions tangential to Earth's through the recitation of spells. He has used this skill to render himself immortal. He also has the powers of mesmerism, thought-casting, illusion-casting, and astral projection.
Krugarr is a sorcerer from an alternate future of the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Jim Valentino, first appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy Annual #1 (1991) as the Sorcerer Supreme of the alternate timeline/reality Marvel Comics designated as Earth-691.
Within the context of the stories, Doctor Strange finds Krugarr on Lem in the 22nd century. Strange, having replaced the Ancient One, offers to take him on as an apprentice. He agrees, succeeding Strange as the Sorcerer Supreme.
Later Kurgarr encounters the Guardians of the Galaxy and becomes involved with some of their adventures. This includes temporarily taking Talon on as an appretice[volume & issue needed] and healing Major Victory from a head would that establishes a long lasting psychic link between the two.[volume & issue needed]
His last interaction with the team involves the world controlled by the entity Mainframe. When contacted by Martinex he regretfully declines to directly help due to a crisis growing in the Dark Dimensions. He does telepathically send Hollywood who joins with several other powerful superheros to save the survivors of Mainframe's world. This spurs the creation of the Galactic Guardians.[volume & issue needed]
Heinz Kruger is a German spy during World War II in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 (March 1941) but is not named until Captain America #109 (January 1969).
Within the context of the stories, Heinz Kruger is a Gestapo agent working for the Nazi party during World War II tasked with investigating Abraham Erskine and the American supersoldier experiment. He is able to infiltrate the project and pass the formula to his superiors. He attends the experiment on Steve Rogers, crashing through the viewing window and assassinating Erskine after the Super Soldier Serum is administered. He struggles with Rogers before accidentally grasping an electrical wire and being electrocuted.[Cap 2]
The character of Heinz Kruger was adapted for the film Captain America: The First Avenger, where he is portrayed by actor Richard Armitage. Similar to the comic counterpart, he assassinates Doctor Erskine shortly after the Super Soldier Serum is administered, and also stole a copy of the perfected serum. However, he is pursued and eventually captured by Rogers. Unlike the comic counterpart, however, he deliberately kills himself with a cyanide pill to avoid capture. In addition, he is instead an agent of HYDRA, which in the film is the Nazi's "Deep Science division" led by Johann Schmidt.
Abner Little, also referred to as Mister Little, is a soldier of fortune in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Jack Kirby, first appeared in Black Panther #1 (January 1977).
Within the context of the stories, Abner Little is an unsuccessful, bumbling treasure hunter who sometimes assists the Black Panther and Iron Man.
Marduk Kurios is a demon in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Gary Friedrich and Herb Trimpe, first appeared in Marvel Spotlight #13 (January 1974) and was identified as "Satan" in appearances until The Witches #3 (September 2004).[citation needed] He is also presented as the father of the characters Daimon Hellstrom and Satana.
Within the context of the stories, Marduk Kurios is a high level demon and ruler of one realm of hell who has from time to time presented himself as "Satan" or "Lucifer".
In pre-history Marduk Kurios is noted for repelling an invasion of the N'Garai.[volume & issue needed] In later times, he became worshiped by the ancient Sumerians after his legions took part in a battle on Earth. This worship intrigues him and he keeps track of the mortal real for centuries, finally focusing on a family of satanists name "Hellstrom".[volume & issue needed] Taking human form, he becomes part of this family, weds Victoria Wingate, and sires first his son Damion and then his daughter Satana.
Over time, Marduk Kurios sees that his son does not care for his demonic heritage and focuses on his more accepting daughter. While performing a ritual with Satana, Victoria stumbles upon them and is driven insane by his true nature. As a result, he commits his wife to an asylum where she spends the rest of her life and keeps a diary intended for her son when he is "old enough".[volume & issue needed]
Marduk Kurios finally takes Satana to his realm in hell, leaving Daimon in the care of servants on earth. He continues to interact with his offspring, offering Daimon his birth right,[volume & issue needed] testing Satana's loyalty.[volume & issue needed], and encountering the Defenders during Daimon's time with the team.[Defender 1]
Eventually, Daimon learns his father's true name and deposes him. Marduk Kurios, much reduced in power, tricks Andrew Kale into opening the Tome of Zhered-Na and releasing Hellphyr. He does this in order to hopes of reducing the number of magic users in the world and better his standing in the realm of magic. His plan is undone when Satana spurns his offer to join him and helps kill the Hellphyr.[volume & issue needed]
During the storyline "Chaos War", Marduk Kurios is among the entities Amatsu-Mikaboshi defeats and adds to the ranks of his army of slave gods.[15]
Jim Morita is a Japanese-American soldier during World War II in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Roy Thomas and Dick Ayers, first appeared in Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #38 (January 1967).
Within the context of the stories, Jim Morita is a Nisei soldier whose squadron assisted Sergeant Fury's Howling Commandos on several missions. His squad was at one point captured and sent to a Nazi Prison Camp, but were broken out by the Commandos.[16]
The character of Jim Morita was adapted for the film Captain America: The First Avenger as a member of the Howling Commandos. The role was played by actor Kenneth Choi.
Old Skull is a freedom fighter and member of Killraven's Freemen in a post-apocalyptic alternate future of the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Marv Wolfman and Herb Trimpe, first appeared in Amazing Adventures vol 2, #20 (September 1973) and continued to appear in most issues of the title through #39.
Within the stories, Old Skull is born in 1987 in an alternate-future Earth designated Earth-691 by Marvel Comics. In 2001 he is enslaved by the Martians and put to work as a laborer converting existing buildings into Martian bases. Eventually he is consigned to the gladiatorial arena and becomes a champion by 2010. He meets Killraven in the Madison Square Garden Arena in 2014. Eventually the pair escape from the Gladiatorial Institute, and Old Skull joins Killraven's Freemen.[volume & issue needed]
Much later, Old Skull is bitten by a zombie created when the cross-reality traveling Machine Man and Howard the Duck unleash a zombie infestation to drive the Martians from Earth. Killraven successfully manages to avoid his transformation into a zombie by severing the arm.[12]
Chester Phillips is World War II general in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character. created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, first appeared in Tales of Suspense #63 (March 1965).
Within the context of the stories, General Chester Phillips is one of the army officers overseeing subject selection for Project: Rebirth. He takes a personal interest in Steve Rogers as the best candidate for the first test.[17] Both he and Abraham Erskine refuse to allow General Maxfield Saunders to have Clinton McIntyre receive the first full treatment. When Saunders steals the serum and apparently kills McIntyre, Phillips has the body shipped away and Saunders arrested.[Cap 4]
The character of Chester Phillips has been adapted for appearances in two animated television shows, The Marvel Super Heroes and The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes.
The character has also been adapted for the film Captain America: The First Avenger where he is portrayed by Tommy Lee Jones.[18]
Giraud is the Phoenix from an alternate future of the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Jim Valentino, first appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy #11 (April 1991) as host of the Phoenix Force of the alternate timeline/reality Marvel Comics designated as Earth-691.
Within the context of the stories, Giraud is a human inhabitant of the planet of New Haven, a world colonized by mutants, that is doomed by an instability in its core. Starhawk of the Guardians of the Galaxy offers Giraud a way to save his people: Become host to the Phoenix Force. As Phoenix, he consumes the planet but uses the absorbed energy to teleport his people to safety.[volume & issue needed]
Giraud joins the Guardians for a time. When a deadly psychic virus nearly drives him insane, and he destroys several lifeless planets before the Phoenix Force helps him heal himself, he leaves the team.[volume & issue needed]
Giraud would later form the Galactic Guardians alongside other superheroes, after they gathered to combat an ancient viral threat corrupting Mainframe and a future version of Korvac.[volume & issue needed]
Giraud is a non-powered human bonded with the Phoenix Force. Because of this he is able to use telekinesis, fire flaming psychic force blasts, fly at high speeds, absorb virtually any form of energy to increase these abilities. He can also use it to teleport vast amounts of matter over immense distances by converting the matter into energy and then turning it back into matter at a desired location. It also allows him to fly through the vacuum of space without harm and to heal himself almost instantly if damaged. When he uses his powers, he is surrounded by an aura of psionic fire that takes the shape of a bird.
Proctor is a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Bob Harras and Steve Epting, first appeared in The Avengers #344 (February 1992) as the counterpart of the Black Knight from the alternate reality Marvel Comics designated as Earth-374.[citation needed]
Within the context of the stories, Proctor is the leader of the dimension crossing "Gatherers", a group he creates as a result of his lifemate, that Earth's Sersi, spurning him. His goal in creating the team is to extract vengeance by killing all versions of Sersi across Marvel's multiverse. His mission brings him to the Avenger's Earth where he tries to win Magdalene's love[Avenger 6] and infiltrate the Avengers.[Avenger 7] At the end of his confrontation with the Avengers, he is impaled by the Ebony Blade but manages to escape.[Avenger 8]
Proctor possesses superhuman strength, speed, stamina, durability, agility, and reflexes, can project destructive energy beams from his eyes, telepathy, and the psionic ability to manipulate the chemical composition of the human brain.
Protégé is a cosmic entity from an alternate future of the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Jim Valentino, first appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy #15 (August 1991) as the child-like ruler of the Universal Church of Truth of the alternate timeline/reality Marvel Comics designated as Earth-691. He is depicted as a superhuman of nearly unlimited potential, with the ability to duplicate not only super-powers, but also the skills of others simply by observing the ability being used; thus, he could acquire the psychokinetic powers of the Guardian Vance Astro as easily as he could the marksmanship ability of Astro's teammate Nikki, by watching them in combat.
Within the context of the Marvel Comics universe, Protégé is the deity and leader of Universal Church of Truth to which Replica, a member of the Guardian of the Galaxy, belongs. In order to save the lives of her teammates, she offers herself as a playmate to Protégé who is accompanied by Malevolence.[Guardian 1]
Later, Protégé uses its abilities to duplicate the powers of the Living Tribunal, nearly usurping its place in Marvel's cosmology.[Guardian 2] When attempts to defeat Protégé fail, The Living Tribunal states that any and all realities rest on Protégé's shoulders. And Protégé itself claims to have become the new One-Above-All.[Guardian 3] Scathan the Approver, a Celestial, saves all realities by judging against Protégé. The Living Tribunal then absorbed Protégé into itself to prevent him from endangering all realities again.[Guardian 4]
Rancor is a mutant from an alternate future of the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Jim Valentino, first appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy #8 (January 1991) as the leader of a world settled by mutants of the alternate timeline/reality Marvel Comics designated as Earth-691.
Within the context of the stories, Rancor is the leader of New Haven and claims to be a direct descendant of Wolverine. She initially crosses paths with the Guardians of the Galaxy when she is trying to eliminate the Resistance.[Guardian 5]
She later steals one of Wolverine's claws from a Shi'ar museum[Guardian 6] as part of a plan to find her ancestor. In the course of her quest, she loses possession of the claw during a confrontation with Talon.[Guardian 7] She regains the claw when she is recruited by Doctor Doom.[Guardian 8] She eventually turns against Doom and discovers he is in possession of Wolverine's skeleton.[Guardian 9] The confrontation results in her being severely wounded and rescued by the Guardians of the Galaxy.[Guardian 10]
Replica is a Skrull from an alternate future of the Marvel Comics universe and a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy and Galactic Guardians.
The character, created by Jim Valentino, first appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy #9 (February 1991) as an inhabitant of the alternate timeline/reality Marvel Comics designated as Earth-691.
Within the context of the stories, Replica is a devout member of the Universal Church of Truth who lives in disguise on the planet New Haven under the rule of Rancor. When the Guardians of the Galaxy arrive, she joins them and the Resistance against Rancor.[Guardian 11] When the Guardians leave New Haven, she stows away on their ship as an insect only to be discovered by Yondu.[Guardian 12] Over time she assists the Guardians against a Stark saboteur, the Spirit of Vengeance, and the Grand Inquisitor. She also reveals that she is a member of the Universal Church of Truth and a Skrull as she officially joins the Guardians.[Guardian 13] Later, in order to save the lives of the Guardians, she gives herself as a playmate to her god, Protégé.[Guardian 1]
She uses her position with Protégé to help the Guardians, but comes into conflict with Protégé's other companion, a demonic-looking woman named Malevolence. When she receives a call for aid from Martinex, she dodges the attentions of both Protégé and Malevolence to answer this call, though ultimately Protégé lets her go.[Guardian 14] Despite this, she still needs to be rescued from a Universal Church ship by Firelord. Their rescue of Martinex' planet results in the formation of the Galactic Guardians.[Guardian 15]
Nathaniel Richards is a scientific genius and time traveler in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by John Byrne, first appeared in Fantastic Four #272 (November 1984) as the long absent father of Reed Richards. Later stories have implied the character is the father of Huntara and Kristoff Vernard, and ancestor of Kang the Conqueror.
Within the context of the stories, Nathaniel Richards is scientific genius, inventor of the "time platform", and, during the 1950s, a member of S.H.I.E.L.D..[19] At some point after the birth of his son Reed, he begins to travel in time and alternate realities, leaving his son and wife Evelyn behind in his native time and reality. In one of the alternate realities he meets, marries, and has a son with a woman named Cassandra.
He has returned to his native time on a number occasions to interact with his first son, Reed, though always to further his own goals. The acts he has committed involving these returns include: impersonating Doctor Doom;[volume & issue needed] kidnapping and raising his grandson Franklin and replacing him with an aged Psi-Lord version;[volume & issue needed] working with Cable and X-Force to secure Doom's version of the time platform; and joining the Future Foundation.[FF 3]
Rintrah is an other-dimensional mystic in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Peter B. Gillis and Chris Warner, first appeared in Doctor Strange #80 (December 1986). He was depicted as a green furred minotaur during the stories he appeared in.
Within the context of the stories, Rintrah comes from an other-dimensional planet called R'Vaal. There, because of his sensitivity to occult forces and his potential to become a skilled sorcerer, he is apprenticed to Enitharmon the Weaver. When Doctor Strange brings his Cloak of Levitation to Enitharmon for repair, the weaver sends Rintrah to return the restored cloak.[DrStrange 1] After delivering the cloak, Strange briefly, and with permission, possesses his body to fend off Urthona.[DrStrange 2] He remains with Strange for a short time before returning to his apprenticeship.[Strange 5]
Rintrah returns some time later to become Strange's apprentice.[DrStrange 3] He accompanies Strange on a number of adventures after this, progressing in his skils and his master's respect. In this he earns Strange's original blue Cloak of Levitation and the Amulet of Agamotto.[DrStrange 4] In his final adventure with Strange, he smashes the Tartessus Talisman and the resulting energy decimates his body.[DrStrange 5] Strange later commits his apprentice's remains to another dimension for temporary safekeeping.[DrStrange 6]
Ripjak is a Martian from an alternate future of the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Michael Gallagher and Kevin West, first appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy #54 (November 1994) as a resident of the alternate timeline/reality Marvel Comics designated as Earth-691.
Within the context of the stories, Ripjak is a Martian (from the novel The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells) encased in and artificial exoskeleton and embued with a transfusion of Spider-Man's blood. The media dubs him the "Interplanetary Serial Killer" and he first encounters the Guardians of the Galaxy as an adversary. It is later revealed that Ripjak is not the killer the media presented but rather an agent of mercy. The planets he destroyed had been infected by the being known as Bubonicus, his actions were to prevent the contagions from spreading and end the suffering of those living there.[volume & issue needed]
Rl'nnd is a Skrull invader the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Brian Reed and Adriana Melo, first appeared in Ms. Marvel (vol. 2) #25 (May 2008) as a Super-Skrull agent. Prior to this a character with a similar visual depiction and powers was featured in New Avengers: Illuminati #5 (January 2008), also written by Brian Reed. He has stated that the two characters are not the same.[20]
Within the context of the stories, Rl'nnd is an advance agent of the Skrulls sent to eliminate a Kree agent using the alias William Wagner. In preparation, Rl'nnd has been augmented as a Super-Skrull and possesses the powers of a number of the X-Men. His missions changes when another Skrull posing as Ms. Marvel deals with Wagner.[21] He infiltrates a S.H.I.E.L.D. Minicarrier to interrogate Ms. Marvel. This results in a fight between the two when ends in his death when Ms. Marvel's team results to lethal force.[22]
Rl'nnd possesses the natural shapeshifting abilities of a Skrull. These have been augmented to allow him to mimic the abilities of members of the X-Men. These include: the organic steel skin, strength, and durability of Colossus; the acute senses and retractable claws of Wolverine; teleportation of Nightcrawler; and the optic blast of Cyclops.
Bernie Rosenthal is an artisan, lawyer, and romantic interest of Captain America in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Roger Stern and John Byrne, first appeared in Captain America #247 (July 1980).
Within the context of the stories, Bernie Rosenthal is a glass blower an lawyer who has worked with Captain America. She meets him when she is a hostage of The Watchdogs. Over time she became his girlfriend and eventually his fiancé. Eventually she leaves to study law at the University of Wisconsin.
M'Shulla Scott is a freedom fighter and member of Killraven's Freemen in a post-apocalyptic alternate future of the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Gerry Conway and Howard Chaykin, first appeared in Amazing Adventures vol 2, #19 (July 1973) and continued to appear in most issues of the title through #39.
Within the stories, M'Shulla Scott is born in 1997 in an alternate-future Earth designated Earth-691 by Marvel Comics. His mother, Hortense Scott, organizes the Fighters for Human Dignity, the first civilian resistance against the Martians. In 2005 he is captured and sent to the Martians' gladiatorial training pens. In 2010 he meets Killraven. After escaping from the Martians in 2015 he joins Killraven's Freemen.[volume & issue needed]
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Wileaydus Autolycus, as Spirit of Vengeance, is the Ghost Rider from an alternate future of the Marvel Comics universe and member of the Galactic Guardians.
The character, created by Jim Valentino, first appeared as Wileaydus Autolycus in Guardians of the Galaxy #12 (May 1991) as the inheritor of the Ghost Rider mantle in the alternate timeline/reality Marvel Comics designated as Earth-691. The first appearance of the Spirit of Vengeance aspect of the character was in the following issue, Guardians of the Galaxy #13 (June 1991).
Within the context of the Marvel Comics universe, Wileaydus Autolycus is from the planet Sarka, Tilnast system, a priest of an offshoot of the Universal Church of Truth, and a religious zealot. He first encounters the Guardians of the Galaxy while they are responding to a destress call from Firelord in the Tilnast system.[Guardian 16] Mistaking the ship as one carrying Black Knights of Truth as reinforcements for the Universal Church of Truth, he undergoes his first transformation into the Spirit of Vengeance and blindly attacks the Guardians.[Guardian 17] Realizing his error, he sets out to “atone for this transgression“ by charging into the heart of the fleet to buy the Guardians time to escape. Instead the Guardians are captured and brought before the Grand Inquisitor of the Universal Church of Truth on Sarka. The Spirit of Vengeance, with help from Replica, enables the Guardians escape. Before leaving, Vance Astro asks him to join them and consider changing his methods. He declines saying he preferred to complete his work on Sarka but that he would think on it as he kills the Grand Inquisitor.[Guardian 13]
Later he is among those that respond to Martinex' call for help. He helps the gathered heroes save Martinex' homeworld and becomes one of the founding members of the Galactic Guardians.[Guardian 15]
The Spirit of Vengeance has the mystic ability to transform into a being with superhuman strength, stamina, and durability, with a head resembling a flaming skull. He can project fire-like mystical energy called either "soulfire" or "hellfire" for various effects. He can create his "Death-Cycle", a flying motorcycle-like vehicle created from the Fires of Kauri[Guardian 17] and capable of traversing airless space. The Spirit of Vengeance can also fire spike projectiles from his forearms.
Fabian Stankowicz is a supervillain used for comic relief in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Jim Shooter, Bob Hall, and Dan Green, first appeared The Avengers #217 (March 1982).
Within the context of the Marvel Comics universe, Fabian Stankowicz is a lottery winner and engineer who uses his winnings to finance his creation of various powered armors. He sets out to use the armor to gain notoriety as a supervillain under the name Mechanaut[Avenger 9] and crosses paths with the Avengers a number of times.
After his release from prison, Captain America recruits Stankowicz as the Avengers on-site inventor and technical support.[Cap 5]
Franklin Storm is a surgeon in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, first appeared Fantastic Four #31 (October 1964) as the estranged father of Susan and Johnny Storm.
Within the context of the Marvel Comics universe, Franklin Storm is an accomplished surgeon who was unable to save the life of his wife after an automobile accident. Blaming himself for her death, he gives up his career and turns to gambling, eventually borrowing money from a loan shark. When he is unable to pay, the loan shark sends a thug to threaten him and his children. Storm struggles with the thug, who accidentally shoots himself. As a result, Storm is convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 20 years in prison. He requests that Susan not visit him and that she tell Johnny that he is dead.
When Susan is seriously injured escaping from the Mole Man's lair, Storm, who had escaped from prison, comes out of hiding to operate on her, saving her life. After the operation, he is returned to prison where he is abducted by the Skrulls.[FF 4] The Super-Skrull impersonates him in a plot to demoralize the Fantastic Four. When Reed Richards recognizes the impostor and forces the Skrulls to exchange Storm for their, Morrat suggests a new plan. The Skrulls attach a concussive energy beam projector, set to go off in the presence of the Fantastic Four, to Storm's chest. When he appears, he warns the heroes to stay away and rolls over on the floor, taking the full force of the fatal blast on himself.[FF 5]
Much later, Susan, in honor of his memory and sacrifice, names her son Franklin after him.[FF 6]
The character was adapted by Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Millar, and Adam Kubert for Marvel Comics' Ultimate Marvel imprint in Ultimate Fantastic Four #1 (February 2004) and would appear as a somewhat regular character in that series.
Within the context of the Ultimate Marvel Universe, Franklin Storm is a scientist originally working on the "super soldier" project and subsequently "poached" to lead the Baxter Building project.[23] In that role he removes Dr. Molhevic for attempting to create biological life[volume & issue needed] and later becomes mentor to and supervisor of the Fantastic Four. During the storyline "Ultimatum" he is killed by the tidal wave that tears through Manhattan.[FF 7]
The character of Franklin Storm was adapted for an appearance in the episode "Behold, A Distant Star" of the 1994 animated series Fantastic Four. For the episode the character was voiced by Richard McGonagle.[citation needed]
Terminus is an extraterrestrial supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by John Byrne, first appeared Fantastic Four #269 (August 1984).
Within the context of the Marvel Comics universe, Terminus is a destroyer of worlds first encountered by Mister Fantastic and She-Hulk while they investigated a powerful beam from outer space. The beam is Terminus claiming the Earth as his. Mister Fantastic defeats him with a device that drives him hundreds of miles into the crust of the planet.[FF 8][FF 9]
The character reappears in a handful of stories over the following years, each with contradictory elements regarding it. "The Terminus Factor" published across five annuals during 1990 clarified Terminus' origin story, casting it as a "planetary virus" that infects a world, co-opting the planet's lifeforms, and "birthing" a new Terminus.
The character of Terminus was adapted for the episode "Scavenger Hunt" of the animated series Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes and voiced by Lee Tockar.[citation needed]
Thanatos is a Greco-Roman deity in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, adapted by Greg Pak, Fred Van Lente, and Rodney Buchemi from Thanatos, first appeared in Incredible Hercules #138 (January 2010). A previous adaptation appeared in the story "What Fools These Gods Shall Be!" by Tom DeFalco and Steve Smallwood in Bizarre Adventures #32 (August 1982). This story was not directly tied to the primary Marvel Universe.
Within the context of the stories, Thanatos is the Olympian God of Death and vizier to Pluto. He acts as the harbinger of death and collects the souls of the departed when Hercules and the Mighty Avengers confront Hera and her minions in New York City.[24]
Anna Watson is the aunt of Mary Jane Watson in the Marvel Comics universe and a recurring character in various Spider-Man titles.
The character, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #15 (August 1964).
Within the context of the stories, Anna Watson is the aunt of Mary Jane Watson and an old friend of May Parker. She fills the same role of surrogate mother in Mary Jane's life as May does for Peter Parker. For a period of time when May was believed to be dead, she moved in with Peter and Mary Jane. While initially very supportive of her niece's husband, she becomes suspicious with Peter's long absences and unreliability.
The character has been adapted in two different animated television series based on the Spider-Man characters:
Yandroth is an other dimensional technomancer in the Marvel Comics universe.
The character, created by Jim Lawrence and Dan Adkins, first appeared in Strange Tales #164 (January 1968). He has appeared sporadically as an opponent to Doctor Strange.
Within the context of the stories, Yandroth is the "Scientist Supreme" of the other dimensional planet Yann, and a would-be-conqueror who encounters and challenges Doctor Strange, as a counterpart to the latter's title of Sorcerer Supreme.[Strange 6] Doctor Strange defeats Yandroth, sending him to fall forever through the Dimension of Dreams.[Strange 7]
During his fall, Yandroth gains a degree of magical knowledge including how to gain more power by destroying a world. Returning to Earth, he constructs the "Omegatron". When his physical body is killed in a traffic accident, his spirit inhabits and activates the Omegatron. In this state he battles Doctor Strange, Namor, and the Hulk, the Defenders. Strange places Yandroth under a time displacement spell to defeat him.[25]
When the Omegatron is released from the spell it is physically destroyed by the Defenders and Namorita,[Defender 2] but Yandroth's spirit possesses a young female chemist. Later he uses this form to telepathically attack the heroes only to be defeated again.[Defender 3] He is able to possess another host and sets in motion a plan to destroy the world. The original Defenders reform and stand against him. Learning that he is utilizing the captured form of Gaea to summon the monsters, they take the fight to him, disabling the spell needed to destroy the world, freeing Gaea, and destroying Yandroth. With his dying breath he curses the four who can barely stand one another so that they must come and work together in times of a severe crisis.[Defender 4] This curse later revives Yandroth and gives him control over the four Defenders. He uses this in an attempt to destroy Yann.[Defender 5]
He later reappears as a businessman assisted by a floating head called "Recorder". He attempts to manipulate events to gain god-level powers. This involves a later version of the Defenders gathered by Nighthawk and results in Yandroth disappearing when defeated.[Defender 6]
Yandroth has the ability to manipulate the forces of magic for a number of effects. As a spirit, he has the ability to possess the mind of any living human with similar brain patterns.
- ^ Simon Furman (w), John Royle (p), Robin Riggs (i). "Death Urge" Death Metal 1 (January 1994), Marvel UK
- ^ Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning (w), Wellinton Alves (p), Scott Hanna (i). "Knowhere" Nova v4, 8-9 (January - February 2008), Marvel Comics
- ^ Peter David (w), Gary Frank (p), Cam Smith (i). "The Troyjan War" The Incredible Hulk v2, 413-416 (January - April 1994), Marvel Comics
- ^ Tony Isabella (w), Kevin Nowlan, Bob McLeod (p), Carl Potts, Joe Chiodo, Bob McLeod (i). "Second Wind" Moon Knight 35 (January 1984), Marvel Comics
- ^ Roy Thomas (w), Dick Ayers (p). "That France Might Be Free!" Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos 40 (March 1967), Marvel Comics
- ^ Mike Friedrich (w), Dick Ayers (p). "The Cry of Battle, the Kiss of Death" Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos 55 (June 1968)
- ^ Dwayne McDuffie (w), Ernie Colón (p). "The Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Affair" Damage Control v2, 4 (February 1990), Marvel Comics
- ^ Roy Thomas (w), Frank Robbins (p). "A Captain Called America" Giant-Size Invaders 1 (June 1975), Marvel Comics
- ^ Fabian Nicieza (w), Tom Grummett (p). "History In the Making" Thunderbolts Presents: Zemo - Born Better 4 (July 2007), Marvel Comics
- ^ Ed Brubaker (w), Steve Epting (a). "Part Two" The Marvels Project 2 (November 2009), Marvel Comics
- ^ McNary, Dave (2010-06-07). "Stanley Tucci joins 'Captain America'". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118020306?refCatId=13. Retrieved 2011-03-22.
- ^ a b Fred Van Lente (w), Kano (p). Marvel Zombies 5 2 (June 2010), Marvel Comics
- ^ Daniel Way (w), Javier Saltares (p), Mark Texeira (i). "Origins and Endings Part V" Wolverine v3, 40 (May 2006), Marvel Comics
- ^ Daniel Way (w), Mike Deodato (a). "Original Sin Conclusion" Wolverine: Origins 30 (January 2009), Marvel Comics
- ^ Brandon Montclare (w), Michael William Kaluta (p). Chaos War: Chaos King 1 (January 2011), Marvel Comics
- ^ Mike Friedrich (w), Dick Ayers (p). "The Informer" Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos 57 (August 1968), Marvel Comics
- ^ Danny Fingeroth (w), Gary Hartle (p). "Who Saves the Hero...?" Marvel Super-Heroes v2, 1 (Fall 1990), Marvel Comics
- ^ "Captain America Movie: Col. Phillips Cast". Marvel Comics. 2010-06-28. http://marvel.com/news/moviestories.12985.captain_america_movie~colon~_col~dot~_phillips_cast. Retrieved 2011-03-23.
- ^ Jonathan Hickman (w), Dustin Weaver (p). S.H.I.E.L.D. 1 (June 2010), Marvel Comics
- ^ "Ms. Marvel - forum reply by Brain Reed #26". Jinxworld Forums. 26 April 2008. http://www.606studios.com/bendisboard/showthread.php?t=149376&page=. Retrieved 2008-05-03. "Rl'nnd isn't the same Skrull as Illuminati, even though he has some of the same powers. The Skrull in Illuminati got killed"
- ^ Brian Reed (w), Adriana Melo, Ron Frenz (p). "The Secret Invasion" Ms. Marvel v2, 2 (May 2008), Marvel Comics
- ^ Brian Reed (w), Adriana Melo (p). Ms. Marvel v2, 26 (June 2008)
- ^ Brian Michael Bendis (w), Butch Guice (p). Ultimate Origins 3 (October 2008), Marvel Comics
- ^ Greg Pak, Fred Van Lente (w), Rodney Buchemi (p), Reilly Brown (i). "Assault on New Olympus" Incredible Hercules 138-141 (January - April 2010), Marvel Comics
- ^ Roy Thomas (w), Ross Andru (p). "The Day of the Defenders!" Marvel Feature 1 (December 1971), Marvel Comics
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- Avengers titles
- ^ Roy Thomas, Len Wein (w), Sal Buscema (p), Jim Mooney (i). "Brain-Child to the Dark Tower Came" The Avengers 86 (March 1971), Marvel Comics
- ^ Roy Thomas (w), Don Hudson (p). "... And Make Death Proud To Take Us!" Avengers West Coast 100 (November 1993), Marvel Comics
- ^ Tom Defalco, Ralph Macchio (w), Ron Lim (p). "Beware the Bullet Biker!" Solo Avengers 13 (December 1988), Marvel Comics
- ^ Tom Defalco (w), Al Milgrom (p). "Forewarned and Disarmed!" Avengers Spotlight 25 (November 1989), Marvel Comics
- ^ Dan Slott, Christos Gage (w), Tom Feister (p). "Born To Serve" Avengers: The Initiative Annual 1 (January 2008), Marvel Comics
- ^ Bob Harras (w), Kirk Jarvinen (p). "Familial Connections" The Avengers 348 (June 1992), Marvel Comics
- ^ Bob Harras (w), Steve Epting (p). "Alternate Visions" The Avengers 360 (March 1993)
- ^ Bob Harras (w), Steve Epting (p). "A Gathering of Hate" The Avengers 363 (June 1993)
- ^ Jim Shooter, Bob Hall (w), Bob Hall (p). "Double-Cross!" The Avengers 217 (March 1982)
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- Captain America titles
- ^ a b Roger Stern (w), John Byrne (p). "The Living Legend" Captain America 255 (March 1981), Marvel Comics
- ^ a b c Joe Simon, Jack Kirby (w), Jack Kirby (p). "Case No. 1. Meet Captain America" Captain America Comics 1 (March 1941), Timely Comics
- ^ Stan Lee (w), Jack Kirby (p). "The Hero That Was!" Captain America 109 (January 1969)
- ^ Dan Jurgens (w), Greg Scott (p). "Who Is...Protocide?!" Captain America 2000 (November 2000), Marvel Comics
- ^ Mark Gruenwald (w), Kieron Dwyer (p). "Reawakening" Captain America 354 (June 1989), Marvel Comics
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- Doctor Strange titles
- ^ Peter Gillis (w), Chris Warner (p). "Don't Pay the Ferryman" Doctor Strange v2, 80 (December 1986), Marvel Comics
- ^ Peter Gillis (w), Chris Warner (p). "The Tongues of Men and Angel" Doctor Strange v2, 81 (February 1987)
- ^ Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas (w), Jackson Guice (p). "7ouled Out" Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme 5 (July 1989), Marvel Comics
- ^ Roy Thomas, Jean-Marc Lofficier, Randy Lofficier (w), M.C. Wyman (p). "Future Master of the Mystic Arts" Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme Annual 2 (199)
- ^ Geof Isherwood (w), Geof Isherwood (p). "Redemption" Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme 51 (March 1993)
- ^ Len Kamanski, Roy Thomas, Geof Isherwood (w), Geof Isherwood (p). "Field of Bad Dreams" Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme 51 (March 1993)
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- Defender titles
- ^ J. M. DeMatteis (w), Don Perlin (p). "Hell on Earth" The Defenders 100 (October 1981), Marvel Comics
- ^ Steve Englehart (w), Sal Buscema (p). "World Without End?" The Defenders 5 (April 1973), Marvel Comics
- ^ Steven Grant, J. M. DeMatteis (w), Sal Buscema (p). "Ashes, Ashes...We All Fall Down" The Defenders 119 (May 1983)
- ^ Kurt Busiek, Erik Larsen (w), Erik Larsen (p). "Once More, the End Of The World ..." The Defenders v2, 1 (March 2001)
- ^ Jo Duffy, Kurt Busiek (w), Various (p). The Order 1 - 6 (April - September 2002), Marvel Comics
- ^ Keith Giffen, Joe Casey (w), Keith Giffen, Jim Muniz (p). The Last Defenders 1 - 6 (May - October 2008), Marvel Comics
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- Fantastic Four titles
- ^ Doug Moench (w), Bill Sienkiewicz (p), Joe Sinnott (i). "The Thing from the Black Hole" Fantastic Four 229 (April 1981), Marvel Comics
- ^ Doug Moench (w), Bill Sienkiewicz (p), Joe Sinnott (i). "Firefrost and the Ebon Seeker" Fantastic Four 230 (May 1981)
- ^ Jonathan Hickman (w), Steve Epting (p). "The Club" FF 1 (May 2011 publisher = Marvel Comics)
- ^ Stan Lee (w), Jack Kirb (p). "The Mad Menace of the Macabre Mole Man!" Fantastic Four 31 (October 1964), Marvel Comics
- ^ Stan Lee (w), Jack Kirby (p). "Death of a Hero!" Fantastic Four 32 (November 1964)
- ^ Stan Lee (w), Jack Kirby (p). "The Return of the Frightful Four" Fantastic Four 94 (January 1970)
- ^ Joe Pokaski (w), Tyler Kirkham (p). Ultimate Fantastic Four 58 (January 2009), Marvel Comics
- ^ John Bryne (w), John Bryne (p). "Skyfall" Fantastic Four 269 (August 1984)
- ^ John Bryne (w), John Bryne (p). "Planet-Fall" Fantastic Four 270 (September 1984)
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- Guardians of the Galaxy titles
- ^ a b Jim Valentino (w), Jim Valentino (p). "Should One of us Fall!" Guardians of the Galaxy 16 (July 1991), Marvel Comics
- ^ Michael Gallagher (w), Kevin West (p). "It Ain't Over Till It's Overkill" Guardians of the Galaxy 48 (May 1994)
- ^ Michael Gallagher (w), Kevin West (p). "Time is the Rider that Breaks Us All" Guardians of the Galaxy 49 (June 1994)
- ^ Michael Gallagher (w), Kevin West (p). "Coldly Sublime, Intolerably Just!" Guardians of the Galaxy 50 (July 1994)
- ^ Jim Valentino (w), Jim Valentino (p). "Down Time" Guardians of the Galaxy 8 (January 1991)
- ^ Jim Valentino (w), Jim Valentino (p). "The Gentleman's Name is Talon!" Guardians of the Galaxy 19 (December 1991)
- ^ Jim Valentino (w), Mark Texeira (p). "War of the Guards" Guardians of the Galaxy 23 (April 1992)
- ^ Michael Gallagher (w), Kevin West (p). "Arguing a Called Strike" Guardians of the Galaxy 30 (November 1992)
- ^ Michael Gallagher (w), Kevin West (p). "Beyond the Pale" Guardians of the Galaxy 38 (July 1993)
- ^ Michael Gallagher (w), Kevin West (p). "Skeletal Remains" Guardians of the Galaxy 39 (August 1993)
- ^ Jim Valentino (w), Jim Valentino (p). "...And Rancor is Her Name-O" Guardians of the Galaxy 9 (February 1991)
- ^ Jim Valentino (w), Jim Valentino (p). "The Once and Future Phoenix" Guardians of the Galaxy 11 (April 1991)
- ^ a b Jim Valentino (w), Jim Valentino (p). "Hallowed Be Thy Name" Guardians of the Galaxy 14 (July 1991)
- ^ Jim Valentino (w), Steve Carr, Deryl Skelton (p). "Faith No More" Guardians of the Galaxy Annual 2 (1992), Marvel Comics
- ^ a b Jim Valentino (w), Herb Trimpe (p). "Riders on the Storm" Guardians of the Galaxy Annual 2 (1992)
- ^ Jim Valentino (w), Jim Valentino (p). "Nothing Like a Little Overkill" Guardians of the Galaxy 12 (May 1991)
- ^ a b Jim Valentino (w), Jim Valentino (p). "Spirit of Vengance" Guardians of the Galax 13 (June 1991)
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- Strange Tales
- ^ Bill Everett, Denny O'Neil (w), Bill Everett (p). "The Origin of the Ancient One!" Strange Tales 148 (September 1966), Marvel Comics
- ^ Bill Everett, Denny O'Neil (w), Bill Everett (p). "If Kaluu Should Triumph..." Strange Tales 149 (October 1966)
- ^ Bill Everett, Roy Thomas (w), Bill Everett (p). "The Conquest of Kaluu!" Strange Tales 150 (November 1966)
- ^ Peter Gillis (w), Terry Shoemaker (p). "If You Meet the Buddha on the Road, Kill Him." Strange Tales v3, 8 (November 1987)
- ^ a b Peter Gillis (w), Richard Case (p). "This Old Man Came Rolling Home!" Strange Tales v3, 17 (August 1988)
- ^ Dan Adkins, Jim Lawrence (w), Dan Adkins (p). "Nightmare!" Strange Tales 164 (January 1968)
- ^ Dan Adkins, Dennis O'Neil (w), Dan Adkins (p). "Exile!" Strange Tales 168 (May 1968)
