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Mister Fear
Mister Fear is the name of four supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is often depicted as an antagonist to the hero Daredevil. Publication history Mister Fear is the identity of multiple supervillains who use a special 'fear gas' fired from a gas pellet gun; the original version (Zoltan Drago) first appeared in '' Daredevil'' #6 (February 1965) and was created by Stan Lee and Wally Wood. Machinesmith, Starr Saxon first appeared as the second version in ''Daredevil'' #54 (July 1969). The third version (Larry Cranston) first appeared in ''Daredevil'' #88 (June 1972) and was created by Gerry Conway and Gene Colan. The fourth version (Alan Fagan) first appeared in ''Marvel Team-Up'' #92 (April 1980) and was created by Steven Grant and Carmine Infantino. Fictional character biographies Zoltan Drago Zoltan Drago was the proprietor of a financially ailing wax museum who attempted to use his knowledge of chemistry to create an eli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supervillain
A supervillain, supervillainess or supercriminal is a major antagonist and variant of the villainous stock character who possesses Superpower (ability), superpowers. The character type is sometimes found in comic books and is often the primary adversary of a superhero in the same story. Description Supervillains are often used as foil (literature), foils to present a daunting challenge to a superhero. In instances where the supervillain does not have superhuman, mystical, or alien powers, the supervillain may possess a genius intellect or a skill set that allows them to draft complex schemes or commit crimes in a way normal humans cannot. Other traits may include wiktionary:megalomania, megalomania and possession of considerable resources to further their aims. Many supervillains share some typical characteristics of real-world dictators, gangsters, mad scientists, trophy hunting, trophy hunters, corrupt businesspeople, serial killers, and terrorism, terrorists, often having an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eel (comics)
The Eel is an alias used by two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first character to take up the identity was Leopold Stryke who first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' #112 (October 1963) created by Stan Lee and Dick Ayers, while his successor, Edward Lavell, first appeared in ''Power Man and Iron Fist'' #92 (April 1983). Both Eels were at one point members of the Serpent Squad even though the character they portray was not actually based on a snake, but on a fish that resembled a snake. Neither Eel has ever been featured as a regular character in any of Marvel's ongoing or limited series. The original Eel, Leopold Stryke, wore a suit that could generate an electrical charge like an electric eel and was coated with a slippery substance. He was often depicted as a henchman, normally teaming up with other criminals such as Plantman, Porcupine, Scarecrow and Unicorn. He later became a founding member of the Serpent Squad along with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is a superhero in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appearance, first appeared in the anthology comic book ''Amazing Fantasy'' #15 (August 1962) in the Silver Age of Comic Books. Considered one of the most popular and commercially successful superheroes, he has been featured in List of Spider-Man titles, comic books, Spider-Man in television, television shows, Spider-Man in film, films, List of video games featuring Spider-Man, video games, Spider-Man in literature, novels, and plays. Spider-Man has the secret identity of Peter Benjamin Parker. Initially, Peter was depicted as a teenage high-school student and an orphan raised by his Aunt May and Uncle Ben in New York City after his parents, Richard and Mary Parker, died in a plane crash. Lee, Ditko, and later creators had the character deal with the struggles of adolescence and young adulthood and gave him many List of Spider-Man su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the List of capitals in the United States, capital city of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is the List of municipalities in Wisconsin by population, second-most populous city in the state, with a population of 269,840 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. The Madison metropolitan area had 680,796 residents. Centrally located on an isthmus between Lakes Lake Mendota, Mendota and Lake Monona, Monona, the vicinity also encompass Lakes Lake Wingra, Wingra, Lake Kegonsa, Kegonsa and Lake Waubesa, Waubesa. Madison was founded in 1836 and is named after American Founding Fathers of the United States, Founding Father and President James Madison. It is the county seat of Dane County. As the state capital, Madison is home to government chambers including the Wisconsin State Capitol building. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. Major companies in the area include American Family Insurance, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knull
Knull () is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly in association with Venom and Carnage. He was later retroactively established as an unseen enemy of Thor and the Silver Surfer, as he was behind Gorr the God Butcher's mission to hunt down and kill various deities, in addition to having come into conflict with the Silver Surfer via a temporal black hole through time. The character is depicted as an evil deity who created the weapon known as All-Black the Necrosword and the alien races known as the Klyntar/Symbiotes and Exolons, reigning over them as the King in Black. The character would go on to play a more important role in the Marvel Universe, in particular over the event series of the same name. Knull has been described as one of Marvel's most powerful supervillains. Knull made his cinematic debut in the Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU) film '' Venom: The Last Dance'', portrayed by Andy Serkis. Publication history ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thunderbolts (comics)
The Thunderbolts are an antihero/supervillain/superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The team consists mostly of reformed supervillains. Created by Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley, the team first appeared in ''The Incredible Hulk (comic book), The Incredible Hulk'' #449 (January 1997). Publication history The Thunderbolts were first presented, both to readers and to the Marvel Universe, in ''The Incredible Hulk (comic book), The Incredible Hulk'' #449 (January 1997), written by Peter David with art by Mike Deodato Jr., as a team of flamboyant new heroes who stepped up to fill the gap left when the Avengers (comics), Avengers were declared dead after the events of the 1996 "Onslaught (Marvel Comics), Onslaught" crossover. The final page of ''Thunderbolts (comic book), Thunderbolts'' #1 (April 1997), written by Kurt Busiek with art by Mark Bagley, revealed, however, that the Thunderbolts were actually the Masters of Evil in disguise, a surprise twi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kingpin (character)
The Kingpin (Wilson Grant Fisk) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by Stan Lee and John Romita Sr., and first appeared in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #50 ( cover-dated July 1967). The "Kingpin" name is a reference to the crime lord title in Mafia slang nomenclature. One of the most feared, dangerous, and powerful crime lords in the Marvel Universe, usually depicted as New York City's crime overlord, the Kingpin was introduced as an adversary of Spider-Man, but later went on to be the archenemy of Daredevil,Furious, Nick (January 25, 2011)"The Top 5 Enemies of Daredevil". comicbooked.com as well as a recurring foe of the Punisher and of his adoptive daughter Echo. He was married to Vanessa Fisk, who frequently expressed her disapproval of his criminal activities, and later to Typhoid Mary Fisk, and is the father of Richard Fisk and Butch Pharris, the latter of whom succeeded him as the Kingpin following ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King In Black
"King in Black" is a comic book event written by Donny Cates with art by Ryan Stegman, and was published from 2020 to 2021 by Marvel Comics. It is a continuation to 2019's "Absolute Carnage", also containing fallout from 2020's " Empyre". In the story, Knull and his symbiotes invade Earth, leaving Eddie Brock / Venom, the Avengers, the X-Men, and numerous other superheroes to protect it. Plot Prelude At the time when the Guardians of the Galaxy were investigating the death of Zn'rx Emperor Stote during the Galactic Council's meeting at the Proscenium and find that the Chitauri Peacekeeper and the Elders of the Universe member Profiteer were responsible sometime after the events of the " Empyre" storyline, Zoralis Gupa of the planet Silnius takes an urgent call while mentioning to the person on the other side to warn all neighboring systems. He tells Victoria that it's the End of Everything as different planets are starting to die in the planets owned by the Shi'ar, the Kr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milla Donovan
Milla Donovan is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is usually depicted as a supporting character in the comic-book series '' Daredevil''. She was created by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev and first appeared in ''Daredevil'' vol. 2 #41 (2003). Her appearance was modeled after that of Maleev's wife. Fictional character biography Milla is introduced when she accidentally walks in front of an oncoming truck and is rescued by Daredevil. After getting her to help, Daredevil realizes she is blind. Milla later visits Matt Murdock (whose secret identity as Daredevil has been publicized) to thank him and asks him out on a date. While Matt is hesitant on saying anything that would implicate him, he agrees to go out with her. Their date is interrupted when Matt is brought in for a murder investigation of the owner of the ''Globe'', whom Matt was suing for posting his secret identity. In fact, it was the Kingpin that had committed t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hood (comics)
The Hood (Parker Robbins) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Brian K. Vaughan, and artists Kyle Hotz and Eric Powell (comics), Eric Powell, the character was introduced in his own self-titled limited series, which started with ''Hood'' #1 (July 2002). Robbins was originally a petty criminal, until an encounter with a Nisanti demon which he defeated and robbed of its hood and boots, gaining superpowers in the process, such as levitation and invisibility. As "the Hood", he's a well-known figure in the New York City criminal underworld, and eventually formed his own crime syndicate. Anthony Ramos is set to portray the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Disney+ series ''Ironheart (miniseries), Ironheart'' (2025). Publication history Created by writer Brian K. Vaughan and artists Kyle Hotz and Eric Powell (comics), Eric Powell, the Hood first appeared in his own self-titled MAX limited series in 2002, which feature ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Without Fear
"Without Fear" is a six-issue '' Daredevil'' story arc written by Ed Brubaker with art by Michael Lark and published by Marvel Comics focusing on Mister Fear's latest attempt to ruin Daredevil's life. The arc appears in ''Daredevil'' vol. 2 #100-105. Plot summary Mister Fear resurfaces, along with the Enforcers at his side, providing the criminals of Hell's Kitchen a drug that causes the user to become psychotic and completely unafraid of death. In another attempt to make Daredevil's life miserable, Mister Fear also gives the drug to Milla Donovan, Daredevil's wife. He is also approached by the Hood and offered a place in his criminal empire which he rejects. Meanwhile, Daredevil hunts down Mister Fear to force him into giving him an antidote to the drug. After Daredevil tracks down and beats Mister Fear in a one on one fight, the villain reveals that there is no antidote. Mister Fear eventually surrenders to the police and confesses all of his wrongdoings, which sees him bei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Insomnia (comics)
I.Q. I.Q. (Ira Quimby) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Ira Quimby is a small-time crook who is accidentally exposed to the radiation from a rock that had been irradiated by a Zeta Beam, transforming him into a metahuman with superhuman intelligence. Dubbing himself I.Q., he uses his new intellect to plan a series of jewelry heists. I.Q.'s heightened intelligence turns out to short-lived, but re-exposure to the rock restores it. Hawkman tracks down I.Q. by analyzing traces of the rock, and arrests I.Q. and his gang. In ''Hawkman'' #7 (April 1965), the imprisoned I.Q. discovers that his heightened intelligence returns whenever he is exposed to sunlight. He is able to create an invisibility device out of common items and escape from jail, and resume his life of crime. In subsequent stories I.Q. faces the Justice League of America, Superman and the Metal Men, Batman, the Teen Titans, the Atom (Ray Palmer), and the Elongated Man. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
