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Spymaster (character)
Spymaster is the name of several supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, primarily as enemies of Iron Man. The first Spymaster debuted in ''Iron Man'' #33 (January 1971), and was created by Allyn Brodsky, Don Heck, and Stan Lee. Fictional character biography Original Spymaster The original Spymaster is a costumed freelance industrial spy, saboteur, and assassin with advanced weaponry. He and his team of assistants, the Espionage Elite, battle Iron Man and other heroes on numerous occasions. Spymaster last appears after coming into conflict with the Ghost, who kills him by phasing him into a wall. ''Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe'' reveals that the Spymaster who died is a separate individual named Mark Sharen. In the ''Infinity'' storyline, Spymaster recruits Blizzard, Constrictor, Firebrand, Unicorn, Whiplash, and Whirlwind to attack Stark Tower. Nathan Lemon The second Spymaster, Nathan Lemon, is an accomplished student of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frazer Irving
Frazer Irving (born 1970) is a British comic book artist known for the series '' Necronauts'', published by the British magazine '' 2000 AD''. After breaking into the American market he has worked on a number of superhero titles, including a series of collaborations with Grant Morrison. Career A native of Ilford, Essex, Irving studied art at the University of Portsmouth, England, after which he took various temporary jobs in London. He worked on '' Storming Heaven'', a psychedelic tale based around Timothy Leary and Charles Manson (written by Gordon Rennie), and '' The Simping Detective'' and '' From Grace'' written by Simon Spurrier. He has done illustration work for RPG companies like Wizards of the Coast, Hogshead Publishing and Guardians of Order, as well as small press publications like '' The End Is Nigh''. He also does animations on Flash for advertising agencies. Irving's style owes something to the art of Bernie Wrightson, but with a computer-driven edge. His wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Infinity (comic Book)
"Infinity" is a 2013 comic book Fictional crossover, crossover storyline that was published by Marvel Comics. Written by Jonathan Hickman with artwork by a rotating team of artists including Jim Cheung, Jerome Opeña, and Dustin Weaver, the series debuted in August 2013 and ran through November 2013. The storyline concerns issues built up in multiple Marvel comic books as part of the Marvel NOW! initiative, primarily ''Avengers (comics), Avengers'' and ''New Avengers (comics), New Avengers''. These issues include a threat to the universe by an ancient race of aliens known as the List of alien races in Marvel Comics#B, Builders. The second is the mysterious ailments plaguing the universe with Earth at the center. The third is the political ramifications these events have on Earth's relationship to the rest of the galactic community. The story itself involves Thanos attacking Earth while the Avengers are in space uniting the universe against the Builders, with the events of the 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ironheart (character)
Ironheart (Riri Williams) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Mike Deodato, the character first appearance, first appeared in ''Invincible Iron Man'' Vol. 3 #7 (May 2016). Dominique Thorne portrays Riri Williams (Marvel Cinematic Universe), the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), first appearing in the film ''Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'' (2022) and scheduled to star in the Disney+ series ''Ironheart (miniseries), Ironheart'' (2025). Publication history Riri Williams debuted in ''Invincible Iron Man'' Vol. 3 #7 (May 2016), created by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Mike Deodato. She was inspired by American actress Skai Jackson. She later appeared under the codename Ironheart in the 2017 ''Invincible Iron Man'' series, by Brian Michael Bendis and Stefano Caselli. She appeared in the 2018 ''Infinity Countdown: Champions'' series, by Jim Zub and Emilio Laiso. She appea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suicide By Cop
Suicide by cop (SbC), also known as suicide by police or law-enforcement-assisted suicide, is a suicide method in which a suicidal individual deliberately behaves in a threatening manner with intent to provoke a lethal response from a public safety or law enforcement officer to end their own life. Overview There are two broad categories of "suicide by cop". The first is when someone has committed a crime and is being pursued by the police and decides that they would rather die than be arrested. These people may not otherwise be suicidal but may simply decide that life is not worth living if they are incarcerated and thus will provoke police to kill them. The second version involves people who are already contemplating suicide and who decide to provoke law enforcement into killing them. These individuals may commit a crime with the specific intention of provoking a law enforcement response. The idea of dying by suicide in this manner is based on trained procedures of law enfo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Happy Hogan (character)
Harold Joseph "Happy" Hogan is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is usually depicted as a supporting character in stories featuring Iron Man / Tony Stark, for whom he works as a chauffeur, bodyguard, and personal assistant. Happy is close friends with his employer, and is among the first people in the Marvel Universe to discover his identity as the armored superhero. He is also the father of the Teen Abomination, was married to Pepper Potts, and has occasionally been mutated into the giant, savage, nearly mindless, superhumanly strong humanoid known as the Freak. Hogan earned the ironic nickname "Happy" during his boxing days from his reluctance to smile. Director Jon Favreau portrays Happy Hogan in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films ''Iron Man'' (2008), ''Iron Man 2'' (2010), ''Iron Man 3'' (2013), '' Spider-Man: Homecoming'' (2017), '' Avengers: Endgame'', '' Spider-Man: Far From Home'' (both 2019), '' Spider-Man: No Way Hom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Civil War (comics)
"Civil War" is a 2006–07 Marvel Comics fictional crossover, crossover event. The storyline consists of an eponymous seven-issue Limited series (comics), limited series, written by Mark Millar and penciled by Steve McNiven, and various tie-in books. The storyline builds upon previous Marvel storylines, particularly "Avengers Disassembled", "House of M", and "Decimation (comics), Decimation". The series' tagline is "Whose Side Are You On?". ''Civil War'' explores the conflict between freedom and security against a backdrop of real-life events and discussions, such as the U.S. government's Global surveillance disclosures (1970–2013)#2000s, increased surveillance of its citizens. The plot revolves around the U.S. government passing a Superhero Registration Act to ostensibly have super-powered individuals act under official regulation, akin to law enforcement. Superheroes opposing the act, led by Captain America, find themselves in conflict with its supporters, led by Iron Man. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pepper Potts
Virginia "Pepper" Potts is a Character (arts), character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writers Stan Lee and Robert Bernstein (comics), Robert Bernstein, and designed by artist Don Heck, the character First appearance, first appeared in ''Tales of Suspense'' #45 (September 1963). Pepper Potts is a supporting character and love interest of the superhero Iron Man, Tony Stark / Iron Man. The character has also been known as Hera and Rescue at various points in her history. Since her original introduction in comics, the character has been featured in various other Marvel-licensed products, including video games, animated television series, and merchandise. Gwyneth Paltrow portrays Pepper Potts (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Pepper Potts in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films ''Iron Man (2008 film), Iron Man'' (2008), ''Iron Man 2'' (2010), ''The Avengers (2012 film), The Avengers'' (2012), ''Iron Man 3'' (2013), ''Spider-Man: Homecoming'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taskmaster (character)
Taskmaster (Anthony "Tony" Masters) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer David Michelinie and artist George Pérez, the character made his debut in '' The Avengers'' #195 (May 1980). Possessing photographic reflexes that allow him to mimic any fighting style at the cost of his long and short-term memory, he has served as an adversary of Marvel Universe superheroes such as Captain America, Ant-Man, and Spider-Man. He is usually depicted as a mercenary hired by criminal organizations to act as a training instructor. He is the biological father of Finesse. The character has been adapted from the comics into various forms of media, including several animated television series and video games. A female version of Taskmaster named Antonia Dreykov appears in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films '' Black Widow'' (2021) and '' Thunderbolts*'' (2025), portrayed by Olga Kurylenko. Publication history The Taskmaster firs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stark Tower
The Stark Tower Complex is a high-rise building complex appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA, the complex is named after its owner Tony Stark, who is the alter ego of the superhero Iron Man. The structure is composed of a 93-story Main Tower flanked by a 35-story South Building and 55-story North Building. Located at the top of the Main Tower was the Watchtower of the superhero The Sentry, but it has been replaced by Heimdall's observatory. The Main Tower is informally known as Avengers Tower, as it serves as the headquarters of the superhero team, the Avengers, similar to the Avengers Mansion. Currently, the main Stark Tower is located in Broadway, occupying the space where the 4 Times Square building is in the real world. The Stark Tower, eventually changed to Avengers Tower, has been shown in various films set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with ''The Avengers'' (2012). Fictional history T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whirlwind (comics)
Whirlwind (David Cannon) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in ''Tales To Astonish'' #50 (December 1963). David Cannon belongs to the subspecies of humans called mutants, who are born with superhuman abilities. He is a recurring antagonist of the superheroes Hank Pym and Janet van Dyne. He has also been known as Whirlwind and Human Top at various points in his history. Publication history David Cannon / Whirlwind debuted in ''Tales To Astonish'' #50 (December 1963), created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. He appeared in the 2007 ''Invincible Iron Man'' series. He appeared in the 2021 '' Sinister War'' series. He appeared in the 2022 ''X-Men Annual'' one-shot. He appeared in the 2023 ''Wasp'' series. He appeared in the 2023 ''Avengers Inc''. series. Fictional character biography David Cannon was born in Kansas City, Missouri. After discovering his mut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whiplash (comics)
Whiplash is the name of multiple supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They are commonly depicted as members of Iron Man's rogues gallery. Mickey Rourke portrayed Whiplash in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film ''Iron Man 2'' (2010). Publication history Mark Scarlotti first appeared as Whiplash in ''Tales of Suspense'' #97 (Jan. 1968). He was killed in battle in ''Iron Man'' vol. 4 #28 (May 2000). Leeann Foreman debuted as Whiplash in ''Marvel Comics Presents'' #49 (May 1990). During the ''Civil War'' storyline, two new villains called Whiplash and Blacklash appear in '' Thunderbolts'' #104 (Sept. 2006) and #107 (Dec. 2006). Another female Whiplash appeared in '' Big Hero 6'' #1 (Nov. 2008). Anton Vanko first appeared in ''Iron Man vs. Whiplash'' #1–4 (Jan.–April 2010). He later appeared as a member of the Masters of Evil. Fictional character biography Mark Scarlotti Mark Scarlotti is originally a gifted electrical technician at Star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unicorn (Marvel Comics)
The Unicorn is the name of several supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history The first Unicorn (Milos Masaryk) debuted in ''Tales of Suspense'' #56 (Aug. 1964) and was created by Stan Lee and Don Heck. Fictional character biography Milos Masaryk Milos Masaryk was a Soviet Union, Soviet intelligence agent assigned to track down the original Crimson Dynamo#The original Crimson Dynamo, Crimson Dynamo, who defects to United States, America. Wearing technology designed by the Dynamo, Masaryk gives himself the alias the "Unicorn" and battles Iron Man, but is defeated. The Unicorn was among the villains affected by Doctor Doom's high-frequency emotion charger, and was compelled to attack the Fantastic Four at the wedding of Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards and Invisible Woman, Susan Storm. The Unicorn later allies with Count Nefaria and undergoes experimental conditioning to augment his powers. With increased strength, he battled I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |