Corvus Glaive is a fictional

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appearing in

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s published by

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. Created by writer

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and artist

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, he is a prominent member of the Black Order, a team of aliens who work for

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. Glaive has made several appearances in media, including television series and films. David Kaye voices him in animation, and Michael James Shaw portrays him in the

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films '' Avengers: Infinity War'' and '' Avengers: Endgame''.

Publication history

Corvus Glaive was created by writer

and artist

, and first appeared in ''Infinity: Free Comic Book Day'' (May 2013). The character was described by Hickman as "Thanos' most favored. Corvus is cruel, arrogant and the most loyal of the Black Order. A warrior who betrayed his people and sold his soul to Thanos to pursue a different kind of glory". Editor Tom Breevort has said:

Fictional character biography

Corvus Glaive is a member of

' Black Order and the husband of fellow member Proxima Midnight. His first order was attacking Earth to please his master. He attacks the Jean Grey School for Higher Learning, but is called away when Ebony Maw finds Thanos' son

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. Corvus is killed by Hyperion, but soon resurrects himself via his glaive.''Infinity'' #6''New Avengers'' vol. 3 #15''New Avengers'' vol. 3 #19 Corvus Glaive is later recruited into Namor's

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. After escaping the destruction of the multiverse via a "life raft", the Cabal end up on Battleworld and attack its residents. However, God Emperor Doom disperses the group throughout Battleworld, with

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imprisoning Proxima and Corvus. After the restoration of the multiverse, Corvus returns to the main universe and forms his own Black Order. However, he is confronted by Thanos and commits suicide rather than be killed by him. During the "No Surrender" arc, Corvus Glaive is resurrected by the Challenger and battles the Grandmaster's Lethal Legion. He is killed by Rogue, but quickly resurrects.

Powers and abilities

Corvus Glaive possessed the typical attributes of a super powered individual including super strength, speed, endurance, senses and some invulnerability. His namesake weapon gives him immortality and can be summoned to his hand at will.

In other media

Television

* Corvus Glaive appears in '' Avengers Assemble'', voiced by David Kaye. * Corvus Glaive appears in '' Guardians of the Galaxy'', voiced again by David Kaye.

Marvel Cinematic Universe

Corvus Glaive appears in media set in the

, voiced and motion-captured by Michael James Shaw. * Glaive is introduced in the live-action film '' Avengers: Infinity War''. He and the Children of Thanos assist their father

in finding the Infinity Stones. Glaive and his wife Proxima Midnight attempt to retrieve the Mind Stone from

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, but are defeated by Steve Rogers, Natasha Romanoff, and Sam Wilson. During a second attempt in Wakanda, Glaive infiltrates Shuri's lab to attack Vision again. However, Vision defends himself and knocks Glaive into a window, with both falling into a nearby forest below. Rogers intervenes, but Glaive incapacitates him before Vision kills the latter. * An alternate timeline variant of Glaive appears in the live-action film '' Avengers: Endgame''. He travels with Thanos and his army via the Quantum Realm to stop the Avengers from foiling Thanos' plans, only to be killed by Okoye. * An alternate timeline variant of Glaive appears in the

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animated series '' What If...?'' episode " What If... T'Challa Became a Star-Lord?", voiced by Fred Tatasciore.

Video games

* Corvus Glaive appears as a mini-boss and a boss in '' Marvel Avengers Alliance''. * Corvus Glaive appears as a boss and unlockable playable character in '' Marvel Future Fight''. * Corvus Glaive appears as an unlockable playable character in '' Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2'' via the DLC "Marvel's ''Avengers: Infinity War'' Movie Level Pack". * Corvus Glaive appears as an unlockable playable character and mini-boss in '' Marvel Contest of Champions''. * Corvus Glaive appears as a support character in '' Marvel Puzzle Quest''. * Corvus Glaive appears as a playable character in ''Marvel End Time Arena''. * Corvus Glaive appears as a boss in '' Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order'', voiced again by David Kaye.

References

External links

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