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Zaran
Zaran is the name of two separate supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Maximillian Zaran Fictional character biography Maximillian Zaran was born in Great Britain. Early in his life, he was an agent of the British Secret Service: MI-6, but soon chose to become a mercenary and assassin. Training himself thoroughly in martial arts and the use of various kinds of weapons, he became known as a super-villain as well. He was first employed by Sarsfield and then Zheng Bao Yu, Fah Lo Suee, and his first battle against a super-hero was against Shang-Chi, the Master of Kung-Fu, who easily defeated him. He later battled and defeated Shang-Chi. Zaran then joined Batroc the Leaper, Batroc's Brigade, and was employed by Obadiah Stane to steal Captain America's Captain America's shield, shield. In his next attempt to defeat super-heroes, Zaran joined forces with Razor Fist and Shockwave (comics), Shockwave and fought the West Coast Avengers Hawkeye (comics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Master Of Kung Fu
Zheng Shang-Chi,. also known as the Master of Kung Fu and Brother Hand, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin, debuting in ''Special Marvel Edition'' #15 (December 1973) in the Bronze Age of Comic Books, and starring in his own solo title until 1983. Described as the greatest martial artist alive, Shang-Chi has been trained since birth to be the ultimate fighter with a specialization in various unarmed and weaponry-based Chinese martial arts, ''wushu'' styles, including the use of the ''Gun (staff), gùn'', ''nunchaku'', and ''jian''. Shang-Chi later assumes leadership of the Five Weapons Society and acquires the Mandarin's rings#Ten Rings (Ta-Lo), Ten Rings weapons. Shang-Chi was spun off from novelist Sax Rohmer's licensed property as the unknown son of fictional villain Zheng Zu, Dr. Fu Manchu. In later editions, his connection to Dr. Fu Manchu was underplayed a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zheng Zu
Zheng Zu (Chinese languages, Chinese: 鄭祖), originally known as Fu Manchu, is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Based on Sax Rohmer's Fu Manchu, character of the same name, he is the leader of the Five Weapons Society criminal organization and the father and arch-enemy of Shang-Chi. The character debuted in ''Special Marvel Edition'' #15 (cover-dated December 1973) in the Bronze Age of Comic Books, under the name "Fu Manchu", based on the Fu Manchu, Sax Rohmer character of the same name and adapted into Marvel Comics by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Due to Marvel losing the rights to the Fu Manchu character in 1983, the character was referred to simply as "Shang-Chi's father" and by a number of aliases over the following decades, before his name was changed to "Zheng Zu" in 2010. Tony Leung Chiu-wai portrays a character partially inspired by Fu Manchu called Xu Wenwu in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film ''Shang-Chi and the Lege ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batroc The Leaper
Georges Batroc the Leaper () is a fictional 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 of Suspense'' #75, 1966. He is a mercenary and a master of the French form of kick-boxing known as savate, commonly depicted as an adversary of Captain America, and a mentor of Gwen Poole. Batroc's name derives from the word batrachia, a classification of amphibians that includes frogs, which also plays on the stereotype of calling French people frogs. Georges St-Pierre portrays Batroc in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Captain America: The Winter Soldier'' (2014) and the Disney+ miniseries '' The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'' and animated series '' What If…?'' (both 2021). Publication history Batroc, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, first appeared in ''Tales of Suspense'' #75 in March 1966. He has reappeared in various Marvel titles ever since. Sporting a new cos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shockwave (comics)
Shockwave (Lancaster Sneed) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history Shockwave first appeared in ''Master of Kung Fu'' #42 (July 1976), and he was created by Tom Sutton, Doug Moench and Paul Gulacy. Fictional character biography Lancaster Sneed was born in Newcastle-on-Tyne, England, and is the nephew of Sir Denis Nayland Smith. Before becoming an intelligence agent for the British agency MI-6, he was a carnival performer. After he stole an experimental exoskeleton, he became the professional criminal and mercenary known as Shockwave. He conspired to kill his uncle and Black Jack Tarr, and first battled Shang-Chi. He was revealed as Smith's nephew and was defeated by Shang Chi. He apparently returned later, and Shang Chi thought he was fighting the real Shockwave but was in fact it was a robot duplicate being controlled by Doctor Doom. The real Shockwave was later brainwashed by MI-6, and attacked his uncle, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diamondback (Rachel Leighton)
Diamondback (Rachel Leighton) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Originally depicted as a supervillain who was part of the Serpent Society, she was first introduced in ''Captain America'' #310 (October 1985) and became a series regular for years afterwards. Rachel Leighton made her debut as part of the Serpent Society and soon came into conflict with Captain America as the group carried out an assassination. Later on Leighton started to develop feelings for Captain America, drawing her away from the Society to the side of the good guys. After Captain America helped foil a takeover by Viper, the two began to date. Because of her involvement with a super hero the Serpent Society voted to execute her, but her life was spared by her friends within the Serpent Society. Leighton, along with Black Mamba and Asp, formed BAD Girls, Inc. a trio of adventurers who would on occasion aid Captain America. During the "Civil War" storyline BAD ... [...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] |
Baron Zemo
Baron Zemo () is the name of two supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Heinrich Zemo and his son Helmut Zemo have both been depicted as a major adversary of Captain America and the Avengers, as well as the leader of the Masters of Evil, a team comprising numerous villains in the Marvel Universe. In the 2021 radio drama podcast series '' Marvel's Wastelanders'', two original incarnations of King Zemo (voiced by James Saito) are introduced as Helmut Zemo's successors as Dictators of the Wastelands: Herman Zemo (voiced by Ki Hong Lee) and Ash Morse (voiced by Sasha Lane). Publication history The initial published version of Baron Zemo was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and was first seen in a flashback in '' The Avengers'' #4 (March 1964). The character did not actually appear in person and was not identified as Heinrich Zemo until ''The Avengers'' #6 (July 1964) and ''Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos'' #8 in the same month. Zemo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maelstrom (comics)
Maelstrom is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history Maelstrom first appears in ''Marvel Two-in-One'' #71 (January 1981) and was created by Mark Gruenwald, Ralph Macchio, and Ron Wilson. Fictional character biography Maelstrom is the son of Phaeder, an Inhuman scientist banished from their city of Attilan for attempting cloning to increase Inhuman population numbers. Phaeder then lives among the Deviants, and bred with a Deviant female named Morga who gave birth to Maelstrom. With his father's tutoring, Maelstrom became a brilliant geneticist. After his father is incapacitated in an experiment, Maelstrom swears revenge on the Inhuman race and becomes a would-be conqueror. Maelstrom has first contact with Earth's metahumans when he sends his superpowered minions—Phobius, Gronk, and Helio—to the scientific island facility Hydro-Base to steal an Anti-Terrigen mist compound. This substance can undo the effects ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Great Lakes Avengers
The Great Lakes Avengers (also known as The Lightning Rods, The Great Lakes X-Men, The Great Lakes Champions, and The Great Lakes Initiative) are a fictional superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The characters were introduced in ''West Coast Avengers'' #46 (July 1989), and were created by John Byrne. Publication history The team first appeared in ''West Coast Avengers'' vol. 2 #46 and then made appearances in issues #48–49 and #64, and a cameo appearance in ''Avengers West Coast Annual'' #6. The GLA also make an appearance in issue #309 of '' Avengers'' and in the 1990 ''Avengers Annual''. This was followed by appearances in issues #15–17 and #25 of '' Thunderbolts'' and issues #10–11 and #61 of ''Deadpool''. In 2005, the GLA were featured in a self-titled, four-issue mini-series (written by Dan Slott) and the one-shot, ''GLX-Mas Special''. This was followed in 2006 by a minor appearance in '' I ♥ Marvel: Masked Intentions'', '' T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shen Kuei
Kaecilius Elloe Kaifi Kala Jennifer Kale Noble Kale Kaluu Kamikaze Kamran Kamran is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by G. Willow Wilson and Takeshi Miyazawa and first appeared in '' Ms. Marvel'' (vol. 3) #13 (March 2015). Kamran is a young Pakistani American who discovers his Inhuman heritage after being exposed to the Terrigen Mists which grants him bio-luminescent abilities. After moving from Houston to Jersey City, Kamran is reintroduced to Kamala Khan whose parents are friends with his, and the two quickly bond over their shared interests. After witnessing Kamala change into her alter ego, Ms. Marvel, Kamran reveals his secret to her, which makes her smitten with him. Kamran offers Kamala a ride to school, but instead of taking her to school, he kidnaps her and takes her to his boss, the Inhuman crime boss Lineage who hopes to recruit Ms. Marvel into his gang. Ms. Marvel fights off Kamran and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grasshopper (character)
The Great Lakes Avengers (also known as The Lightning Rods, The Great Lakes X-Men, The Great Lakes Champions, and The Great Lakes Initiative) are a fictional superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The characters were introduced in ''West Coast Avengers'' #46 (July 1989), and were created by John Byrne. Publication history The team first appeared in ''West Coast Avengers'' vol. 2 #46 and then made appearances in issues #48–49 and #64, and a cameo appearance in ''Avengers West Coast Annual'' #6. The GLA also make an appearance in issue #309 of ''Avengers'' and in the 1990 ''Avengers Annual''. This was followed by appearances in issues #15–17 and #25 of '' Thunderbolts'' and issues #10–11 and #61 of ''Deadpool''. In 2005, the GLA were featured in a self-titled, four-issue mini-series (written by Dan Slott) and the one-shot, ''GLX-Mas Special''. This was followed in 2006 by a minor appearance in '' I ♥ Marvel: Masked Intentions'', '' Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
