List of minor Marvel Comics characters

Aardwolf

Aardwolf (Chon Li) is a mutant in the Marvel Universe. The character, created by Fabian Nicieza, Ken Lashley and Fred Hayes, first appeared in Night Thrasher #3 (October 1993).

Aardwolf's origin is unknown except for the fact that he is a mutant with a wolf-like appearance. Within the context of the stories, Aardwolf establishes himself as a crime lord on the island of Madripoor. His arch-enemy was Midnight's Fire of the Folding Circle who challenged his position as crime lord. He met with Night Thrasher and tried to convince him that Midnight's Fire had Silhouette, his girlfriend. The two ended up fighting, but Aardwolf escaped. He is betrayed by partner Tyger Tiger and teams up with Night Thrasher and Silhouette to fight her forces. Afterwards, he is never seen again.^[1]

Abominatrix

Abominatrix (Florence Sharples) is an adversary of She-Hulk in the Marvel Universe. The character, created by Buzz Dixon, Tom Artis and Steve Gerber, appeared in Sensational She-Hulk #21 (November 1990).

Within the context of the stories, Florence Sharples is a manager of a saving and loan company run by Jasper Keaton. Keaton secretly sponsors genetic research seeking a cure for pre-menstrual syndrome. Sharples is accidentally injected with the serum, which presumably involved gamma rays, and permanently transformed into the Abominatrix. Keaton has her kidnap Louise Mason to know the location of a nuclear missile called Rosebud which he planned to use as leverage against the banking committee. Abominatrix battled She-Hulk a couple of times, but was defeated by her.^[2]

Abysss

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.^[3] He is seemingly destroyed when Death Metal disposes of a bomb by throwing it into an inter-dimensional portal linked to the Realm.

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.^[4]

Ace

"Ace" Spencer grew up in poverty in the slums of New York. His mother was forced to become bedridden while Ace was a teenager, and Ace raised his brother and sister on his own. At some point, Ace joined a gang called the Reapers, and later became their leader.

Through unrevealed circumstances, Ace received super powers and quit the gang. He found work as a freelance security guard. Later, he witnessed a gang shooting by his brother, who had since joined the Reapers. Ace was sought by the New York police and Spider-Man. Spider-Man ultimately confronted and battled Ace, finally convincing Ace of his responsibility to help others, beginning with turning in his brother.

Achelous

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.

Achilles

Achilles is the name of two distinct characters in the Marvel Universe.

Acrobat

Acrobat (Carl Zante) is a criminal in the Marvel Universe.

The character, created by Stan Lee and Dick Ayers, first appeared in Strange Tales #106 (March 1963).

Within the context of the stories, Acrobat is a former circus stuntman who becomes a criminal. The character appeared twice, in a Human Torch stories in Strange Tales #106 and #114 (November 1963). Both stories have been reprinted multiple times. In one of the stories, he impersonates Captain America; this story was used as a (successful) tryout to see if readers would be interested in a revival of the real Captain America.^[6]

Actor

The Actor is a Communist spy in the Marvel Universe.

The character, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, only appeared once in Tales of Suspense #42 (June 1963).

Within the context of the story, the Actor is a man who is skilled at impersonation. He attempts to steal weapons plans from Tony Stark. He also discovers Stark's dual identity as Iron Man. Stark recovers the plans and the Actor is unable to pass along his discovery before he is executed by his unknown superior for his failure.

Adam II

Adam II is an android in the Marvel Universe.

The character, created by Roy Thomas, Frank Robbins and Frank Springer, first appeared in What If #4 (1977).

Within the context of the stories, Adam II is the creation of Phineas Horton, a scientist and inventor who also created the android Human Torch. Horton intends Adam II to be a hero, but the android takes his creator prisoner and begins making an android army to conquer the world. He offers the Human Torch and Toro the chance join him, they refuse and destroy his army.

Administrator

Administrator is an enemy of Wolverine who is the leader of the Watchtower, an organization hoping to "cure" all mutants of their powers in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Rob Liefeld and Eric Stephenson, first appeared in Wolverine #154.

Within the context of the stories, Administrator was born a mutant, and grew up being made fun of and abused by his peers. As he grew older, he expressed a desire to prevent what was done to him to other mutants. Building himself a suit of armor, he became known as the Administrator, an anti-mutant who was against mutant powers. Though he was doing this in order to help his kind, many mutants took the wrong conclusions and he soon had the reputation of a villain. Despite this, Administrator continued his crusade and started the organization Watchtower, an anti-mutant medical research facility. The first superhuman he employed was Deadpool, a mercenary he would use to capture Wolverine, whom they needed for his powerful healing factor. Once, the Watchtower planned to use mutant bloodhounds to stop their enemies the Skornn from hatching, however, this plan was infiltrated by Wolverine and X-Force. At his final battle with Wolverine, Administrator built himself a new, high-tech suit of armor and fought until the Watchtower organization was destroyed by Cable and his team. At the battle, he was killed by an alternate future version of Domino.

As a mutant, the Administrator has an enormous healing factor almost as powerful as Wolverine's. He is also incredibly strong and fast. He has a brilliant mind and wears a suit of power armor which allows energy projection, shape-shifting, and atomic structure altering abilities. It can also absorb the powers of other mutants.

Adonis

Adonis is an adversary of Captain America in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Roger McKenzie and Rich Buckler, appeared in Captain America #243-244 (March–April 1980).

Within the context of the stories, Eric Cameron, the Chief of Cameron Electronics attempts to free himself of his weak and sickly body by means of a stolen S.H.I.E.L.D. Master Matrix used to create Life Model Decoys. When the Matrix overloads, Cameron is scarred and deformed rather than refashioned into a paragon of virile beauty as he had expected. Hence, he chose the ironic alias, Adonis.^{[Cap 1]} In the Captain America had tried to stop the process, but arrived too late. Cameron is enraged by his new form. He loses control and flees. In a battle with Captain America, Adonis is electrocuted.^{[Cap 2]}

Adrenazon

Adrenazon is a human mutate supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Kelly Corvese and Dave Hoover, first appeared in Marvel Comics Presents #123 in 1993.

Within the context of the stories, Adrian Lynn was crippled when her husband Michael was driving a car that killed two innocent by-standers and his own son. Jennifer Walters, as the prosecuting attorney, accused him of driving while intoxicated. After being convicted on three counts of manslaughter, he subsequently committed suicide while in prison.

Adrian became a resident patient at Bellevue. Research scientist Dr. Stopplemoor developed a formula to cure paralysis by increasing the activity of the adrenal glands. The formula allowed Adrian to stand for brief periods. Adrian stole the remaining formula and took enough to grant her superhuman strength. She resolved to take She-Hulk's life as revenge for taking hers and using a wig and green body make-up, impersonated her. Adrian killed Stopplemoor in front of witnesses, and gave herself the name Adrenazon. Adrian tried to use an earthmover to run down Jen, but recalling the images of the people her husband had killed, caused her to swerve and crash. She came back to her senses, admitted her husband's guilt, and apologized. She retired her Adrenazon identity, coming to terms with the loss of her family.^[7]

As Adrenazon, she possessed superhuman strength, durability, and speed. She also used some of Stopplemoor's other chemicals, such as a knock-out gas, as weapons.

Adria

Adria is a witch in Marvel Comics. She was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko and first appeared in Strange Tales Vol. 1 #141 (February 1966).

Adria was one of Baron Mordo's minions who fought Doctor Strange on a few occasions. She posed as a reporter named Sylvia Nettlebaum and together with Kaecilius and Demonicus attempted to get revenge on Strange for imprisoning Mordo in another dimension.^[8] Her latest appearance was when she faced her final, and quite possibly her most humiliating, defeat when Strange put a spell on a piano and tricked her into playing it, defeating her.^[9]

Scott Adsit

Robert Scott Adsit is a fictionalized version of the real Scott Adsit in Marvel Comics. The character, created by Brian Posehn, Gerry Duggan and Tony Moore, first appeared in Deadpool Vol. 3 #1 (January 2013).

Scott Adsit is a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent who worked alongside fellow agent Emily Preston and mercenary Deadpool. When Emily was killed by a zombie George Washington, Adsit and Deadpool worked to bring her back to life after the former revealed that Emily's consciousness was saved.^[11] Emily was already recreated as a LMD to capture a corrupt agent and Adsit and Deadpool soon teamed up with Phil Coulson.^[12] Adsit later aided Deadpool in battling ULTIMATUM, but soon had to be rescued by him when Deadpool was threatened.^[13] Adsit was later kidnapped by Madcap and had to be rescued by Deadpool once again.^[14] Afterwards, Adsit asks Deadpool to join his new team the Mercs for Money.^[15] It's later revealed that Adsit is monitoring Deadpool for S.H.I.E.L.D.^[16]

Adversary

The Adversary is a demonic supervillain in the Marvel Universe.

The character, created by Chris Claremont and John Romita, Jr., first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #187-188 (November–December 1984). The character subsequently appears in Uncanny X-Men #220-227 (August 1987-March 1988), Wolverine #86 (October 1994), and X-Factor #118-121 (January–April 1996).

Within the context of the stories, the Adversary is a demon who is initially summoned by the X-Men member Forge during the Vietnam War. While Forge banishes the demon, the Adversary has a foothold on the Earth thanks to Forge's actions. Years later, Forge's mentor Nazé is killed and his form and memories are stolen by a Dire Wraith, an alien parasite. The Nazé impostor summons the Adversary, only to be destroyed by the demon. The Adversary is then able to escape the dimension to which he was bound, capturing Forge and his ally, Storm of the X-Men, and imprisoning them in the otherworldly stronghold of the goddess Roma, whom he subdued. The Adversary then battles the combined forces of the X-Men and Freedom Force during the "Fall of the Mutants" crossover. The Adversary is permanently banished when nine souls willingly sacrifice themselves in a magical spell. The X-Men died, but Roma secretly returned them to life.^[17]

The Adversary later returned to Earth, having been born physically on Earth as the son of Haven, but was again banished by Forge, who was at the time affiliated with X-Factor.^[18]

Advisor

The Advisor is a supervillain in the Marvel Universe, an enemy of Iron Man and War Machine.

The character, created by Scott Benson, Len Kaminski, Gabriel Gecko and Pam Eklund, first appeared in War Machine #1 (April 1994).

After helping General Eda Arul become president of Imaya, the Advisor takes noted humanitarian, Vincent Cetewayo, as a prisoner. This causes War Machine, Deathlok and Cable to come and rescue him. War Machine is motivated to help the Imayan rebels take back the government from Arul. In the end, the Advisor said that he didn't care who won the war. He is acting on behalf of his "mysterious masters" to eliminate the threat brought on by people like Cetewayo. Before War Machine can save him, the Advisor "negates" Cetewayo. In a fit of rage, War Machine blasts the Advisor with his repulsors, who surprisingly, withstands the blast. He tells War Machine he's not a threat to him and disappears.^[19]

Aero

Aero (Melody Guthrie) is a mutant in the Marvel Universe.

The character, created by Chris Claremont, Jackson Guice, and Kyle Baker, first appeared in New Mutants #42 (1986).

Within the context of the stories, Aero is one of ten children, the younger sister of Cannonball, Husk, and Icarus. Her father dies early in her life due to black lung. Melody sees her siblings develop powers one by one. Her brother Sam (Cannonball) is the first, followed by Paige (Husk). Husk comes to the attention of the alien entities known as the Phalanx; they come to the family farm, endangering the lives of the entire family, kidnap Paige and destroy the home. Much later Josh (Icarus) manifests his wings during a music festival; the resulting chaos draws all the Guthries into a brutal feud with another family. Melody then develops the ability to produce an aura which allows her to fly. After this manifestation, she becomes known as Aero. She then joins Xavier's school as a student.

Due to the effects of Scarlet Witch going insane in the Marvel crossover event "Decimation", a majority of Earth's mutants lose their powers. Aero and her brother Jeb both lose their powers following the events of M-Day. In an attempt to prove to one of her teachers, Emma Frost, that she still has her powers, she leaps off of a roof. Fortunately, another teacher, Beast, is able to save her from injury. Melody moves back home with her mother, Lucinda, and her other siblings. She is last seen with her mother, who is receiving a call from Emma Frost concerning the death of her brother Icarus.^[20]

Jamal Afari

Jamal Afari is a vampire hunter and former mentor of Blade in the Marvel Universe. The character, created by Chris Claremont and Tony DeZuniga, first appeared in Marvel Preview #3 (September 1975).

Afari grew up on the streets of Harlem, fighting vampire foes such as Dracula as a youth with only his combatant abilities. Over time, Jamal gives up his young life as a dark adventurer and learns to play the jazz horn with exceptional skill. This happiness proves short-lived due to Afari's drug abuse, and he is soon sent to a hospital to get over his addiction. After Jamal's recovery, the former vampire slayer is ready to give up on his life completely, when one night a ruthless band of vampires attacks his home. During the battle, a nine-year-old Blade arrives on the scene to help Afari battle the villains. Jamal thought that this was a sign he should continue his adventuring life, and he becomes the mentor of Blade and teaches the hero everything he knows about fighting. Over time, Blade becomes very skilled in these practices.^[21]

Over the years, Blade would recall Afari's words and remember certain things like paying attention to certain details. When a thirteen year old Blade accidentally killed a human, Afari convinced him not to turn himself into the police for his mistake.^[22] One day, Blade had realized that Afari was missing for five days. In turned out that Afari encountered Dracula and lost becoming one of his undead. With a heavy heart, Blade was forced to kill his former mentor.^[23] In remembrance, Blade continues to wear the sunglasses that once belonged to him.^[24]

Aftershock

Aftershock (Allison Dillon) is a supervillainess appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics 2 imprint and later adapted in the Earth-616 universe during the Heroic Age and Fear Itself storyline as a member of as the Bastards of Evil.

The character initially appeared in the Spider-Girl series. The context of the character is that she is the daughter of Max Dillon in the MC2 timeline and an antagonist of Spider-Girl. She contains the similar powers and abilities along with similar costume of her father.

Aged Genghis

Aged Genghis is a supporting character of Doctor Strange in the Marvel Universe. The character, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, first appeared in Strange Tales #136 (September 1965).

In the context of the stories, shortly after the dawn of humanity, Genghis was given great power by the Vishanti. In return for this power, Genghis agreed to summon together the greatest mystics in the world for a tournament to discover the Sorcerer Supreme. His mind clears for one day every century to allow him to preside over a new contest. It is in this way that Doctor Strange became the Sorcerer Supreme.

Strange has sought assistance from Genghis on numerous occasions but seldom is he of any help. By gifting Strange with an ancient scroll purporting to contain a means to reach Eternity, Strange is instead stranded in the Netherworld of Eternal Doom.^[25] Later, Strange seeks out the help of the Aged Genghis against Baron Mordo and Dormammu.^[26]

The character has long been cared for as a guest at Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum. As well as being mentally fragile, Genghis is physically frail as well. No longer able to walk any distance Genghis levitates nearly all of the time.

The Agent

The Agent (Rick Mason) is a covert operations specialist in the Marvel Universe.

The character, created by James Hudnall and John Ridgeway, first appeared in Marvel Graphic Novel #57 (1989).

In the context of the stories, The Agent is the son of prolific weapons designer Phineas Mason. The Agent is a highly skilled covert operations specialist and has completed missions for the governments of many nations including America, Israel, Japan, and the United Kingdom.

His upbringing in New York City^[27] brought him into contact with many criminals due to his father's occupation, but Mason sought a path in life other than aiding others in perpetrating crimes. Becoming a mercenary, the Agent works for S.H.I.E.L.D., and is later hired by the British government to prevent the super team China Force from overthrowing their rule of Hong Kong. Returning to S.H.I.E.L.D., he is required by Nick Fury to undertake a similar mission in Costa Brava involving American-backed rebels. The Agent discovers that one of his former teachers, Teng Yun-Suan, was responsible for both of these incidents. Yun-Suan met his death at the Agent's hands.

The Agent remains on good terms with his father despite the latter making a living in a field he did not approve of. The Corporation uses this to their advantage and kidnaps the Agent to force the Tinkerer to work for them. Mason later reappears, evading Carol Danvers and Michael Rossi on Danvers' first field op. He joins Danvers and Rossi on a quest to bring down Norman Osborn's corrupt regime.^[28]

Agent 3-21

Agent 3-21 is a Nazi spy allied with Adolf Hitler and Hermann Göring in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character first appeared Captain America in April 1941 in the issue "Trapped in the Nazi Stronghold".^[29]

Agent 33

Agent 33 (Kara Lynn Palamas) is a fictional agent in the Marvel Universe. The character, created by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz, first appeared in Hercules: Heart of Chaos #1 (August 1997).

Kara Lynn Palamas was a historian and researcher who held a special interest in classic mythology. When gods and heroes started to appear all over the world, she was sought after by S.H.I.E.L.D. and was put into training to become a full-fledged agent. Her partner was Alex DePaul, who personally taught her. She was asked to recruit Hercules when Ares began his assault on Earth. Though he initially said no, he changes his mind when his friend, Tharamus, is murdered. Together, Hercules fought Ares while Palamas was forced to fight DePaul who was in league with Ares the whole time.^[30]

Agent Cheesecake

Agent Cheesecake is a Life Model Decoy in the Marvel Universe. The character, created by Dan Slott and Rick Burchett, first appeared in She-Hulk #15 (March 2007).

In the context of the stories, Agent Cheesecake is a Life Model Decoy created specifically to seduce a target, take out opposition, and retrieve her target. She joins Clay Quartermain's version of the Hulkbusters alongside She-Hulk. On their first mission, while She-Hulk battles the Abomination, Cheesecake prevents citizens from looting. On their second mission, the Hulkbusters set up a trap for an unspecificed Wendigo. This gets them involved with Wolverine and Talisman, who were pursuing the human-killing beast on their own. While She-Hulk and Wolverine fight the creature, Cheesecake acts as crowd control alongside Quartermain and Agent Crimson.

Cheesecake has assisted the Hulkbusters against the Glob, the Toad Men, the U-Foes, and Zzzax. Zzzax takes control of her and every other piece of electrical equipment on the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier. She-Hulk ultimately defeats Zzzax and frees Agent Cheesecake.^[39]

Aggamon

Aggamon is the an enemy of Doctor Strange in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, first appeared in Strange Tales #119 (1964).

In the context of the stories, Aggamon is ruler of the Purple Dimension, a realm in which he tricks natives of other dimensions into visiting the place and forcing them to become slaves.

Agron

Agron is an enemy of Captain America the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Jack Kirby, first appeared in Captain America #204 in December 1976.

In the context of the stories, Argon is a time traveler from the distant future who goes on a rampage before being captured by S.H.E.I.L.D.^[40]

Airborne

Airborne is an enemy of Iron Man in the Marvel Universe.

The character, created by Kurt Busiek and Sean Chen, first appeared in Iron Man vol .3, #1 (February 1998).

Within the context of the stories, Airborne was a member of the supervillain team known as the Death Squad. They are hired by a mysterious employer who wants Tony Stark, the armored Avenger known as Iron Man, dead. The Death Squad manage to track Iron Man down at his main office, but they are defeated. Airborne helps her teammates escape, and Stark is unable to follow them due to the damage to his jet-boots.

Later, the Death Squad decide to give the murder attempt another try. They murder ionically-powered beings, and get the attention of S.H.I.E.L.D. Nick Fury informed Stark about this and he investigates the matter, with the track eventually leading toward the Death Squad, who were hiding out at the old castle of Count Nefaria. Nefaria himself was also revealed to be involved, and after Iron Man managed to defeat his old enemy, the Death Squad members, including Airborne, all manage to escape in the heat of the battle.

Ajaxis

Ajaxis is a villain in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Fabian Nicieza and Tom Grummett, first appeared in Thunderbolts #104 in 2006.

Within the context of the stories, Ajaxis is a Lava Man found by Baron Zemo and his Thunderbolts. Ajaxis was forced to join the Thunderbolts or face jail time.^[41]

Ajaxis was one of the 142 characters registered for the Fifty State Initiative.^[42]

Akhenaten

Akhenaten is based on the real life Pharaoh of the Eighteenth dynasty of Egypt, c. 1351-1334 BC. The character first appeared in the Incredible Hulk #457 (vol. 2, October 1997), and was created by writer Peter David and artist David Brewer. Akhenaten first appears in the Marvel Universe asking the god Aten for aid, who in actuality is the ancient mutant Apocalypse.^[43] Akhenaten is later abducted by the cosmic alien race known as the Celestial Order, whom imbues Akhenaten with the power of the Heart of the Universe. After a millennia of grasping the power, Akhenaten returns to rule Earth and destroys its heroes including mythological Gods. However, the Titan Thanos usurps the power of the Heart of the Infinite and goes back in time to stop Akhenaten from attacking Doctor Doom, allowing the latter to destroy Akhenaten's past self before being empowered by the Celestial Order.^[44]

Alcmena

Alcmena is the mother of Hercules in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, adapted from Greek myths by Frank Tieri, Mark Texeira, and James Palmiotti, first appeared in Hercules Vol. 3 #2 (2005).

Aldebron

Aldebron is an Axi-Tun villain in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Mark Gruenwald, Scot Easton and Bob Almond, first appeared in Star Masters #1 in 1995.

Within the context of the stories, Aldebron participated in Votan's attack on Charter and survived the destruction of her ship. She frequently is at odds with Quasar and has vowed to one day take over the universe.^[45][46]

Caleb Alexander

Caleb Alexander is a marine biologist and supporting character of Namor in the Marvel Universe. The character, created by John Byrne, first appeared in Namor #1 in 1990.

Within the context of the stories, Caleb Alexander grew up in Harlem, New York, a few years after World War II. He spent most of his leisure time reading old comic books about heroes of the war, such as Captain America, the Human Torch, and his personal favorite, Namor. As a near-teenager, his parents bought a bike for Caleb that he very much enjoyed riding. One day, the three heroes of Caleb's comics were announced to be passing by the town, and Caleb took his bike to go and see them. He followed Namor, but did not pay attention to his direction and plummented into a river. Namor saved him from a fate of drowning, and Caleb discovered his deep interest in marine biology. Since, he has worked with Namor to both help and defend him with his daughter.

Carrie Alexander

Carrie Alexander is a marine biologist and supporting character of Namor in the Marvel Universe.

The character, created by John Byrne, first appeared in Namor #1 in 1990.

Within the context of the stories, Carrie Alexander is the daughter of Caleb Alexander. The two are both marine biologists, and they are both known for the help that they gave to the Sub-Mariner. Following her father's death, Carrie becomes more involved with large-scale superhero affairs, being occasionally associated with Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and the Hulk. She defends Namor in a trial involving Andromeda.

Alexis The Protector

Alexis The Protector is a fictional A.I. in Marvel Comics. The character, created by Sam Humphries and Andre Lima Araujo, first appeared in Age of Ultron #10 (August 2013).

Alexis is one of the six A.I. that spawned from an Anti-Ultron Virus that was created by Hank Pym. She and four of her 'siblings'; Bangalter, Cothran, Eton and Fountain; opposed Dimitrios' plan to rule over humanity.^[47] She left The Diamond to warn humanity, but lost her memory in the process. She gained some sort of physical body in the process, one that even the Vision could not identify, and was only able to remember piece by piece.^[48] She later ends up joining the Avengers after she realizes that she was meant to be The Protector, whose job is to protect all life, biological or technological, on Earth.^[49] She has a vision of 12,000 A.D. in that Dimitrios destroys all sentient life and only the Avengers A.I. survive to resist. She learns that Dimitrios' plan is only successful when a rogue LMD is executed.^[50] Luckily, Monica Chang spares it's life and that timeline dissolves.^[51]

Alexis has enhanced strength, durability and speed. She can also fly and emit powerful, offensive charges. She also possesses hyper intelligence which allows her to collect 'data ripples' from the past and future. Because of this she is able to predict, or at least postulate, possible futures.

Alibar

Alibar is a master thief who has clashed several times with Thor and the Warriors Three in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Vince Colletta, first appeared in Thor #141 in 1967.

Within the context of the stories, Alibar grew up in a poor family of peasants, always wanting a taste of the good life. When he was an adult, Alibar traveled to the rich corners of the Earth, which could occasionally take him even to other realms (such as Asgard). Alibar then began parading around as a thief, stealing great mystical objects yielding him great power. One time upon stealing the crown of Mogul, Alibar was forced to become a slave and warrior for the villainous lord. He was soon brought into battle against Thor and the Warriors Three, where he fought and begged for mercy at the hands of the victorious heroes. Thor and the Warriors Three agreed to set Alibar free if he helped them raid Mogul's palace, and the thief accepted. During the raid (in which most gods of Asgard were involved) the heroes were victorious in the raid and even managed to kill the evil ruler, but Alibar died in battle.

Wilson Allan

Wilson Allan is the father of Liz Allan in Marvel Comics. The character, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #17 (October 1964).

Wilson Allan is the rich and powerful man who married Doris Raxton, making him her second husband. He tended to spoil his daughter Liz due to his immense wealth. This resulted in her getting a very snooty personality around Peter Parker who was actually Spider-Man, whom she admired. Wilson owns the Avenue Dinner Club which he allowed Liz, Flash Thompson and their friends to host the Spider-Man fan club.^[52] He also owns the Hotel Imperial which doubles as an exhibit.^[53] He later witnesses his daughter graduate high school.^[54]

Allatou

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.

Luis Allegre

Luis Allegre is a fictional gangster in Marvel Comics. The character, created by Archie Goodwin and Rico Rival, made his sole appearance in Marvel Super Action #1 (January 1976).

Luis Allegre was one of the four agents who worked for Bruno Costa, notable for his stomach ulcer that frequently bothered him at inopportune moments. Luis was involved in the execution of Frank Castle's family. The Punisher tracked him down and shot him with one bullet to the stomach. Luis went on to tell Bruno and the rest of his men that they were next before dying from his wound.

Faysal Al-Tariq

Faysal Al-Tariq is a terrorist villain in the Marvel Universe. The character, created by John Ney Rieber and John Cassaday, first appeared in Captain America Vol. 4 #1 (August 2002). Following 9/11, Captain America is tasked with going to Centerville to stop a gang of terrorists lead by Al-Tariq.

Keemia Alvarado

Keemia "Keema" Alvarado (sometimes Keemia Marko) is a fictional supporting character in Marvel Comics. The character, created by Fred Van Lente and Javier Pulido, first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #615 (February 2010).

Keemia Alvarado is the prepubescent daughter of Alma Alvarado and possibly Flint Marko, the Sandman. Marko was in a relationship with Alma, whom Spider-Man deduced was a villain junkie. Alma most likely had Keemia with Marko as he would visit her often much to her chagrin. Keemia dressed as a princess all the time as she hoped it would bring Marko back to her.^[55] Marko eventually took Keemia after Alma was murdered by one of his clones, though he was unaware. Keemia happily lived on an island where Marko catered to her every whim, essentially fulfilling her dream of being a princess. However, due to Marko's clones' string of murders, Spider-Man swooped in to rescue Keemia from the potential danger that Marko caused. Spider-Man defeats Marko and takes Keemia who is upset over her father's disappearance and begins to hate Spider-Man. She is placed in foster care, but holds on to the belief that her father will come back one day.^[56]

Amalgam

Amalgam is a mutant hero in the Marvel Universe.

The character, created by Chris Cooper and Jae Lee, first appeared in The Uncanny X-Men Annual #16 (1992).

Within the context of the stories, Amalgam is a time traveler who has the ability to absorb the traits of dying mutants. She appears to mutants when they are dying and offers them "The Choice" - to allow her to absorb their powers and characteristics. Her single appearance has been to Warren Worthington III to offer him the "Choice" twice.^[57]

Amergin

Amergin is a fictional character adapted from legend by Marvel Comics, who first appeared in Avengers #225 (1982).

Amergin is a powerful sorcerer with vast mystical abilities, made apparent as a god-like character much like the popular titles of Thor and Hercules. The only significance of the character is being an ancestor of Doctor Druid, another sorceric character and Avengers hero.

Dane Whitman's spirit was drawn to the 12th century by the sorcerer Amergin the Druid, and took recurring spiritual possession of his ancestor, the Crusader Sir Eobar Garrington until Garrington's destruction due to the Evil Eye.^[58]

American Samurai

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".

His extreme 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". Though the heroes allow him to perform the ritual suicide, he later confronts the Daughters of the Dragon in a new body.

Ameridroid

Ameridroid is a 20-foot-tall android designed to resemble Captain America. The Ameridroid first appeared in Captain America #218 (February 1978), and was created by Don Glut and Sal Buscema. The character subsequently appears in Captain America #219-221 (March–May 1978), and #261-263 (September–November 1981).

The android possesses the mind of ex-Nazi spy and scientist Lyle Dekker.

In 2011, the character reappears in the first storyline of Captain America volume 6, written by Ed Brubaker.^[59]

Ammo

Ammo is a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Ann Nocenti and John Romita, Jr., first appeared in Daredevil #252 (Mar 1988).

Within the context of the stories, Ammo is a Vietnam veteran who raids a US armory during the blackout caused by the Fall of the Mutants. Ammo leads the Wildboys during this attack.

He is later employed by Typhoid Mary to attack Daredevil.

Amp

Amp is a mutant in the Marvel Universe. The character, created by Fred Van Lente and Andrea Di Vito, first appeared in Wolverine: First Class #1 (May 2008).

Within the context of the stories, Amp is a mutant with the power to both voluntarily and involuntarily project her emotions onto others.

Anais/Anaïs

Anais is the name of two fictional characters from the Marvel Universe.

Analyzer

Analyzer is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, it first appeared in Thor #132.

The Analyzer began its existence as one of the Rigellian Recorders, specifically Recorder #211, property of the Colonizers of Rigel. It was built by Rigellian scientists on the planet Rigel-3, and its original primary purpose was to gather and analyze information on planetary environments and their inhabitants.

Recorder #211 was assigned to accompany Thor to the Black Galaxy in Thor's mission to battle Ego the Living Planet, where he was rescued by Thor and for the first time a Recorder felt gratitude. This Recorder performed so well, gathering an unprecedented amount of rare data, that the Rigellian Grand Commissioner permitted it to retain its memories of its experiences rather than having it undergo the customary erasing that follows the discharging of its data.^[60]

The Recorder again accompanied Thor during the war between Ego and Galactus, which ended in Thor helping defeat Galactus.^[61] It also recorded one of Adam Warlock's exploits on Counter-Earth.^[62] It again accompanied Thor during Thor's quest in outer space to find Odin, as well as his return to Asgard.^[63] It also observed Iron Man's encounter with Rigellians,^[64] and with Uatu the Watcher, observed the suicide of Phoenix on Earth's moon.^[65]

The Rigellians again sent the Recorder to the Black Galaxy to witness the detonation of the null-bomb, where it was reunited with Thor. The Recorder's body was destroyed from the waist down, but it was repaired by the Celestials. The Recorder witnessed Thor's rescue of Hercules and the High Evolutionary.^[66] The Recorder was once more sent to the Black Galaxy by the Rigellians, but this time it was captured there and stolen by the High Evolutionary.^[67]

The High Evolutionary reprogrammed and reconstructed Recorder #211 as the Analyzer. It met with Thor and Hercules again, and witnessed the birth of a new Celestial in the Black Galaxy. The Analyzer suffered an informational overload and shut himself down, though Count Tagar of the Knights of Wundagore vowed to restore him to his original form and programming.^[68]

As Recorder #211, it was a typical model of its type. The android was crafted with a humanoid form which was designed with the primary purpose of collecting data in mind. Its computer processing system filled its entire chest cavity.

When modified to become the Analyzer, the upper half of its body is still humanoid, but the lower half consists of a rectangular mobile computer console which contains additional computer networks. The Analyzer is equipped with an enormous array of advanced, miniaturized sensor systems known as "sensitizers" and "derma-circuits," which are primarily located in its head.

The Analyzer can levitate itself and fly due to its anti-gravity devices.

Tam Anderson

Tamara "Tam" Anderson is a fictional soldier in the Marvel Universe. The character, created by Chris Claremont and Marc Silvestri, first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #236 (October 1988).

Hailing from Genosha, Tam Anderson was part of the Genoshan military becoming a Chief Magistrate whose main priority was to protect her citizens. She was in charge of keeping Wolverine and Rogue imprisoned on the island when they are transferred to be enslaved. They escape leaving Anderson with bitter feelings about the X-Men.

She later starts working for Cameron Hodge, unaware of his plan for the mass extinction of mutants. When she learns the truth she sides with the X-Men and prejudice against mutants is lessened. She later aides in the reconstruction of Genosha.^[69]

She was last seen helping the Fantastic Four end a civil war that had erupted in Genosha.^[70]

Angler

Angler is a fictional supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Mark Gruenwald and Paul Ryan, and first appeared in Quasar #3 (1989). He appeared six more times before the cancellation of the title.

Angler appears as a green and pink, misshapen geometric figure made up of complex designings of fitted angles representing a being of irregular physics. He first appeared as an enemy of Quasar and the Human Torch.

The Chief Examiner releases the Angler and sends him after Kayla Ballentine, the then-girlfriend of Quasar.^[71] He becomes a subject of study at the scientific facility, Project Pegasus, for a time.

Animus

Animus, also known as Hate-Monger, is a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character first appeared in Avengers #341 (1991).

Within the context of the stories, Animus provided advanced weaponry and costumes in a plan to regather the Sons of the Serpent to spread hatred and violence throughout New York City, coming into conflict with the Avengers and the New Warriors. It also targeted Nomad (Jack Monroe).

Anne the Receptionist

Anne (last name unknown) is the receptionist at Damage Control. The character, created by Dwayne McDuffie and Ernie Colón, first appeared in Damage Control #1 (May 1989).

Anne is the beautiful and buxom raven haired receptionist at Damage Control. The young lady seems to spend most of her time talking to her various friends on the phone while ignoring her own duties. Things also tend to happen around her while she is blissfully "at work."^[72] When it seemed that Bart Rozum was leaving the company, she gave him a gift and a kiss causing the young man to fall head over heels for her. Despite her show of affection, she's completely oblivious to his infatuation for her.^[73] After the events of World War Hulk, Anne suddenly became more competent at her job.^[74]

Anthony

Anthony is the name of two exclusive Ultimate Marvel characters.

Aquon

Aquon is a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Steve Englehart and Herb Trimpe, first appeared in Hulk #165 (July 1973).

Within the context of the stories, Aquon was a foe of the Hulk.^[82] He was servant of Captain Omen.

While serving Captain Omen he assisted the Infra-Worlders in their attempt to rule three-fourths of the world, the parts under water. To suppress a revolution led Filius (his son), Captain Omen releases his deadliest of servants, Aquon, to force rebellion into remission. Filius had chose the Hulk to lead he rebellion. With no one amongst them as strong as the hulk it became his duty to fight back the beast. the powerful Aquon and the Hulk exchanged blows holding one another to a stalemate until Aquon took the upper hand when the Hulk cracked the hull of Captain Omen's submarine home causing it to flood. Being genetically created amphibious Aquon was more than able to take the advantage over the hulk. Aquon was able to out swim the Hulk and prevented him from taking in any oxygen. soon it would seem the Hulks death would be near, but Captain Omen was forced to pump out the water before it destroyed his home. The vacuum created from this was enough to sweep Aquon deep into the sea. The Hulk made it out in time having just enough breath to reach the surface.

Bambi Arbogast

Bambina Teresa Bliss "Bambi" Arbogast is a fictional character in Marvel Comics. She was created by David Michelinie and John Byrne and she first appeared in Iron Man #118 (January 1979).

Bambi Arbogast began her career in the U.S. Army; years later she applied to work at Stark Industries as Tony Stark's executive assistant. She is shown to have a determined attitude for when she applied for the position, Whirlwind attacked and, refusing to leave, Bambi calmly answered calls all the while Iron Man battled the foe. Stark was so impressed by her demeanor that he hired her without an interview.^[83] She eventually left Stark's employ, but was rehired when Stark started up Stark Resilient. At that point Bambi was a millionaire through investments.^[84]

Argo the Almighty

Argo the Almighty, is a fictional character who appeared in the Marvel Comics' MC2 series A-Next. He was created by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz, and first appeared in A-Next #6 (1999).

Argo is the son of former Avenger Hercules. Argo is trying to find his missing father and, needing help, turns to A-Next. Using their S.H.I.E.L.D. contacts, the team is able to locate Hercules, who is suffering from mental trauma from witnessing an event which nearly destroyed the Avengers. Argo attacks his father, enraged that his father "abandoned" his mother and his son, but Thunderstrike intervenes. When Argo sees the emotional state his father is in, the two share a tearful reconciliation. Argo states that he was going to help his father recover, and try to bring his family back together.

Later, when A-Next is attacked by a rival team of villains (The Revengers), Argo fights for his friends (along with other allies of A-Next) and when the battle is won, Argo accepts membership in A-Next.

Argo is seen fighting Galactus with A-Next in Last Planet Standing.

Argo possesses superhuman strength and near invulnerability, derived from his mythical bloodline.

Armageddon

Armageddon is a mutant superhero from an alternate reality in the Marvel Universe.

The character, created by Jim Calafiore, first appeared in X-Men Millennial Visions (August 2000) with an image and brief description. The character was not actually used in a story until Exiles #41 (March 2004).

Within the context of the stories, Armageddon is from the home reality of Nocturne which is designated Earth-2182 by Marvel. He is the artificially created son of that reality's Apocalypse and Jean Grey. Possessing all of the powers of both his parents, he was created as his father's ultimate weapon. He rejects his father's ideals and helps the X-Men to destroy Apocalypse. He later joins the X-Men.

Arm'Cheddon

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.^[85]

Atom-Smasher

Atom-Smasher is a name shared by three fictional characters in the Marvel Universe. Atom-Smasher generated atomic radiation, which he could project as heat, concussive force, or hard radiation. His energies enhanced his durability and he could also transform into pure energy, though even this form could be contained with lead, graphite, or other radiation dampeners.

Auric

Auric (Zhao Tang) is a mutant in the Marvel Universe. The character, created by James Hudnall and John Calimee, first appeared in Alpha Flight #76 in November 1989.

Within the context of the stories, Tang and his sister Jhimon (a.k.a. Silver) are Chinese mutants who were involved in a plot to overthrow the Hong Kong government to prevent the 1997 handover of Hong Kong to the Chinese. It fails, and the siblings flee to Canada where they end up as members of Gamma Flight.

Shortly after Gamma Flight is disbanded by the Canadian government, the two are kidnapped by the Sphinx. Zhao dies while being experimented on by the Sphinx's scientists. Zhao's consciousness now serves to form part of a composite energy being. This being was created from Zhao, his sister, and a scientist that was investigating the site of the Sphinx's base. The base is destroyed by Spider-Man and the New Warriors.

Autolycus

Autolycus is a Sark alien in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Jim Starlin, first appeared in Strange Tales #179 in February 1975.

Within the context of the stories, Captain Autolycus was once the leader of the Black Knights of the Universal Church of Truth. When Adam Warlock began his crusade against the Church and attacked Autolycus's starship the "Great Divide," he was blasted out of the sky and Autolycus placed him in the brig pending execution.^[89] Autolycus was ordered to kill Warlock, and though he was disgusted by the order, he resolved to follow it. Warlock and the other captives broke out of the cell-block, and overthrew Autolycus' crew. Warlock and Autolycus faced off, and although Warlock was the better opponent he found himself unable to kill Autolycus. Autolycus was about to shoot Warlock dead, when Warlock's soul gem acted on its own and stole Autolycus's soul.^[90]

Since then, Autolycus has resided within "Soul World", the pocket universe inside the soul gem.^[91] Autolycus became a peaceful citizen of the dimension, living in peace with others such as Kray-Tor ^[92] and later Pip the Troll, Gamora, and even Adam Warlock himself.^[91]

Avenger X

Avenger X (Cressida) is a former hero turned villain in Marvel Comics. The character, created by Mark Waid and Barry Kitson, first appeared in The Avengers Vol. 7 #2.1 (February 2017).

Cressida lived in Thailand where she somehow gained the terrible ability to siphon energy from people, which would either mildly weaken or kill them, and use that energy to power herself or others. When the Avengers went to battle the Stranger, they encountered Cressida who revealed her abilities, but was cut off by Scarlet Witch before she could tell them about the source of her energy absorption.^[93] Cressida returns to New York with the team and after a bout with Mad Thinker, she is dubbed Avenger X by Hawkeye. Soon, she fears that her team will catch on to how her powers work and decides to break them apart by pitting their foes and themselves against each other.^[94] Captain America begins to suspect that something is amiss and gathers Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver together. After being outed, Cressida reveals the sinister nature of her abilities and drains them before fleeing.^[95] Iron Man, Thor, Giant-Man and Wasp manage to revive and heal the other members and trick Cressida into coming. She is flung out of Avengers Mansion and ends up in Central Park. She runs into the Frightful Four who promptly bury her and leave her alive.^[96]

Years later, MODOK learns of Cressida's existence and decides to recruit her to battle the Avengers.^[97] Due to a series of unrelated events, her body was now beneath Parker Industries.^[98] She escapes, battles and defeats the new Captain America and Thor, Spider-Man, Hercules and Vision. Cressida is soon trapped in the Microverse by the new Iron Man and Wasp.^[99]

Balor

Balor is a villain in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Steven Grant and Greg LaRocque, first appeared in Avengers #225 (November 1982).

Within the context of the stories, Balor is a giant red-skinned, yellow-horned, one-eyed member of the Fomor, extra-dimensional beings from the dimension of Avalon. Balor is 66 feet (20 m) tall (unlike most Fomor, who are human-sized), has pointed ears, goat-like legs, and three fingers on each hand.

Balor was the god of death, husband of Cethlann, son of Buarasainech, and was grandfather of the Celtic god Lugh. Lugh later killed him at the Second Battle of Magh Tuiredh. Balor, however, was returned to life.

In 12th century A.D., Balor and the Fomor battle Amergin, with the heroic Black Knight and the Avengers in Avalon. Contact with the Evil Eye magically transmutes Balor into pure energy, which is then absorbed by the Eye. His magical energy is then employed by the Black Knight to transmute his own stone body back to flesh.^[100]

In the 20th century on Earth, Balor is freed from the Evil Eye by Morgan le Fay. He battles the Avengers-ally Doctor Strange, the Black Knight, and Victoria Bentley. His body dissipates when the Black Knight destroys the Evil Eye.^[101]

Baphomet

Baphomet is a demon in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Steve Gerber and Jim Mooney, first appeared in Marvel Spotlight #15 (May 1974).

Within the context of the stories, Baphomet is a demon that has clashed with Daimon Hellstrom.^[102] Later, a man named Jack Holyoak evokes Baphomet in a quest for power.^[103]

Baron Samedi

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.

Bes

Bes is a Heliotopian God in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz, first appeared in Thor #396 in October 1988.

Within the context of the stories, Bes falls victims to the god Seth, who draws on his luck-based powers to absorb the other Heliotopians. Bes is kept on hand to support Seth's plans to attack Asgard.

During his imprisonment in Seth's command center, Bes suffers taunts from Grog, Seth's second in command.

Bes is freed by Thor. Bes leads Thor to where Odin is imprisoned and he is freed also. Bes later stands with his fellow Heliopolitan gods, the gods of Asgard and the gods of Avalon, all against the forces of Seth. The enemy is soon defeated.

Black Musketeers

The Black Musketeers are members of Wakanda's royal family in the Marvel Comics universe.

The characters, created by Jack Kirby, first appeared in Black Panther #9 in 1978.

Within the context of the stories, the Black Musketeers are called upon by T'Challa (Black Panther) to aid him in battle. They are first seen coming into battle with Gen. Jakarra, a despot who sought to take over Wakanda from T'Challa. Part of his plan was to expose himself to raw vibranium to gain powers, but his exposure resulted in him becoming a monster. Four individual members of the Wakandan royal family answered the call to arms when Jakarra attacked and these four would become the Black Musketeers.

When the battle began with Jakarra, the Black Musketeers were hesitant at first, but in the end they donned similar costumes and led the fight against Jakarra. One of the Musketeers, Dr. Itobo, informs the others that he has developed a special injector that has the ability to stop Jakarra, but he refuses to use it because it would be in direct violation of Hippocratic Oath to do no harm. The Black Panther decides to relieve Itobo of his burden and injects Jakarra himself.^[104]

Boobytrap

Boobytrap is a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Kurt Busiek and Sean Chen, first appeared in Iron Man vol 3 #1 in 1998.

Within the context of the stories, Boobytrap was hired by a mysterious employer who wanted Tony Stark, the armored Avenger known as Iron Man, dead. The Death Squad managed to track Iron Man down at his main office, and a battle began. Though Boobytrap (and the rest of the Death Squad) gave Stark a good run for his money, they weren't able to defeat the super-hero. After Stark was about to win the battle, the Death Squad managed to escape, but only because Stark couldn't follow them due to the damage on his jet-boots.

Later, the Death Squad decided to give the murder attempt another try. They murdered ionically-powered beings, at least enough people to get the attention of S.H.I.E.L.D. Nick Fury informed Stark about this and he investigated the matter, with the track eventually leading toward the Death Squad, who were hiding out at the old castle of Count Nefaria. Nefaria himself was also revealed to be involved, and after Iron Man managed to defeat his old enemy, the Death Squad members, including Airborne, all managed to escape in the heat of the battle.

Bor

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

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 ruins her dreams. Embittered, she travels to America to kill ballerinas who had left Russia.^[105]

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.

Bounty Hunter

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.

Brain-Child

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

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]}

Brother Nature

Brother Nature is an ecoterrorist in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Mark Gruenwald and Tom Morgan, first appeared in Captain America #336 in December 1987.

Within the context of the stories, Mark Diering was a nature enthusiast who decided to become a park ranger in Washington state. He eventually became an ecoterrorist to combat private land developers, who thought they had killed him and buried him in the Earth. He had a vision of the goddess of the Earth, who granted him superhuman powers and made him nature's guardian. Captain America tried to convince him to stop endangering workers' lives, but Brother Nature lashed out and use nature to attack Captain America. Caught in the earthquake he was attacking Captain America with, Captain America rescued him, but Brother Nature broke into tears upon seeing that he had ruined his forest.^[106]

Brother Nature later fought the Thunderbolts, resisting the Superhuman Registration Act. When the Radioactive Man's suit was damaged, the Thunderbolts tricked Brother Nature into surrendering rather than exposing the forest to radiation.^[107]

Abe Brown

Abe Brown is a martial artist in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin, first appeared in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #1 in April 1974.

Within the context of the stories, Abe Brown, along with Bob Diamond and Lin Sun, is one of the most skilled students attending the martial arts school run by sensei Master Kee. Kee gives each of the three students a jade talisman in the shape of a tiger's head and forepaws when he sustains mortal injuries due to an attack by a group of ninja terrorists. As the Sons of the Tiger, the three martial artists avenge their master’s death, and become a group of adventurers.^[108]

Abe meets a private detective named Nathaniel Byrd, also known as Blackbyrd. Abe helps Blackbyrd stop a plan by the Caxon Oil Company to exchange black market firearms for illegal plutonium. Blackbyrd later contacts the Sons to help investigate reported atrocities at the New Troy State Prison.

Bob Diamond is involved romantically with a woman named Lotus Shinchuko, who joins with the Sons. When Bob gets into a fight over her with Lin Sun, Abe leaves the team. Realizing the Sons can not be a viable team, they broke up.^[109] Abe remains with Lin Sun and Lotus at the martial arts school.

Abe Brown is the brother of Hobie Brown, the Prowler.^[110]

Bulldozer

Bulldozer is a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Stan Lee and Gene Colan, first appeared in Captain America #133 in January 1971.

Within the context of the stories, The Bulldozer is an artificial being created by MODOK out of clay. MODOK sought vengeance on Captain America, and sent Bulldozer to wreck the slums of New York City's Harlem neighborhood. Captain America, Falcon, and the NYPD fought the construct but found it hard to defeat. However, the slum residents approved of the slums' destruction and obstructed the crimefighters' efforts. MODOK was pleased that Captain America seemed to be earning the enmity of both the police and the Harlem residents.

Captain America contacted Iron Man, who built and sent to him a portable detector, which allowed Captain America to identify and jam MODOK's commands. The Bulldozer began to do the exact opposite of its original orders, entering the abandoned church in which MODOK had set up base. Captain America and the Falcon easily followed the Bulldozer though the robot's rampage caused the roof to collapse on itself and MODOK.^[111]

Bullet Biker

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]}

Jim Burley (Agent X)

Jim Burely is a villain in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, first appeared in Ghost Rider (vol. 3) #29 in September 1992.

Within the context of the stories, Jim Burley is hired by Penner Security Associates, an organization of mercenaries set out to kill any disposable heroes. The team first attacks Ghost Rider, who kills all the men except for Agent X, who escapes out of fear.^[112] The two meet again after Burley volunteers for an experimental company giving ordinary humans mutant powers by running a special electric current through their bodies. The experiment goes wrong, and Burley is believed to be dead. Instead, he is given the ability to forcefully blast electricity from his hands. Ghost Rider defeats Agent X, though he is not killed. He then begins leading the Next Wave into his own team of freelance mercenaries, where he sets out to rid the Earth of all heroes.

Jim is considered as a "potential recruit" for the Initiative program, according to Civil War: Battle Damage Report.^[113]

Caregiver

Caregiver (Rubanna Lagenris Quormo) is one of the Elders of the Universe in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character was created by Mark Gruenwald and first appeared in Quasar #37 in 1992.

Within the context of the stories, Caregiver provided aid to the cosmic entity known as Origin. Origin was gestating a new physical incarnation within an enormous embryo sac floating in deep space. The sac had been ruptured and Caregiver was summoned by the Contemplator to use her power primordial to heal the damage.^[114] She remained with Origin, determined to attend to its safety until its birth. Eventually other Elders arrived to examine the cosmic phenomenon. Quasar was investigating the sac for reasons of his own and, after a skirmish with the Possessor and the Obliterator, subsequently lost his protection from the rigors of space. The Caregiver saved Quasar's life by passing him through the sac's membrane, wherein he was able to breathe and recover.^[115]

Quasar later sought the Caregiver's aid in curing his mother's cancer. She explained that she was unable to help as his mother was not a being of cosmological significance.^[116]

Ch'vayre

Ch'vayre is a servant of Apocalypse in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Scott Lobdell, Gene Ha and Al Vey, first appeared in The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix #1 in 1994.

Within the context of the stories, he is a boy taken by an old Madame Sanctity and sent to the past to ensure the battle between Apocalypse and Cable.^[117]

Chaka

Chaka is a martial artist in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Chris Claremont and John Byrne, first appeared in Iron Fist #8 in October 1976..

Within the context of the stories, Chaka learns martial arts from his older brother William. He eventually moves to New York and becomes the crime lord of the Chinatown based criminal gang 'The Golden Dragons'. In his battles, he uses electrified nunchakus. He also has the power to control others' minds, which is amplified by a mystic crystal.

Crimson Daffodil

Crimson Daffodil (Vernon French) is a fictional character, a mutant in the Marvel Comics Universe. His first appearance was in Cloak & Dagger vol 3, #6 behind the scences, and his first full appearance was in Cloak and Dagger vol. 3 #7 (Oct 1989).

The Crimson Daffodil was an adventurer who encountered Cloak and Dagger during a failed bank robbery. He became smitten with Dagger, and claimed the she had redeemed him.^[118]

He soon returned and assumed a new identity as the Wombat in an attempt to win Dagger's affection, however this attempt failed.^[119]

Vernon was considered as a "potential recruit" for the Initiative program.^[120]

Dagoth

Dagoth is a demon in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Gardner Fox and P. Craig Russell, first appeared in Marvel Premiere #7 (Mar 1973).

Within the context of the stories, Dagoth opposes Doctor Strange.

Jacques Dernier

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^[121] and later informed them that a Nazi spy had infiltrated their ranks as a nurse.^[122]

Dittomaster

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.^[123]

Elfqueen

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

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.^[124] The name Abraham Erskine would not be applied to the character until years later.^{[Cap 3]}

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 4][Cap 5][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.^[125] After the United States Army gets him out of Germany and fakes his death, he takes the alias "Josef Reinstein".^{[Cap 3][126]}

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 4]}

Christine Everhart

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.

Firefrost

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

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. In 2020 she learns that she is pregnant with the Freeman M'Shulla's child.

She and her newborn son Skar are rescued by the cross-reality traveling Machine Man and Howard the Duck.^[128]

Geatar

Geatar is a villainous alien in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Jim Starlin and Ron Lim, first appeared in Silver Surfer vol 3 #38 in 1990.

Within the context of the stories, Geatar spends most of his career serving the space pirate Nebula.^[129][130] This relationship ends when Nebula betrays and abandons him.^[131]

Geatar briefly works for Nebula's supposed grandfather Thanos,^[132] but that ends when he is once more betrayed and abandoned.^[133]

Grappler

The Grappler is an enemy of She-Hulk in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by David Anthony Kraft and Mike Vosburg, first appeared in Savage She-Hulk #18 (July 1981).

Within the context of the stories, Grappler became a master of leverage, both in a physical and financial sense, when advised to study leverage as a youth. He carried a flexible steel rod used as a battle staff, the blunt end of which contained a coil of cable which can be used to entangle an opponent, or serve as a cable to be reeled in. He also used a radio-controlled plane for transportation. His attempt to put leverage to criminal use by stealing an armored car filled with gold is halted by She-Hulk.^[134] Later, the Grappler tries to steal coutroom files in order to gain blackmail material. He again confronts She-Hulk, and in his attempt to escape, almost kills her father. She-Hulk creates a shockwave that stuns and stops him.^[135]

The Grappler is approached by the villain Firebrand to meet at the "Bar With No Name", to discuss the Scourge of the Underworld, who has been killing villains. The Grappler joins with several other villains at the facility. However, the bartender is the Scourge, who kills everyone. ^{[Cap 6]}

Maya Hansen

Maya Hansen is a scientist in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Warren Ellis and Adi Granov, first appeared in Iron Man vol. 4, #1 (January 2005), and features as a major recurring character throughout the Extremis arc.

Within the context of the stories, Maya is a scientist who developed the Extremis virus alongside Aldrich Killian. When Killian steals a sample of the virus and sells it to domestic terrorists, she calls up Tony Stark, an old friend of hers, to help recover it.^{[IM 1]} After Tony is severely beaten by Mallen, a terrorist who had been injected with the virus, he convinces Maya to inject him with Extremis, too.^{[IM 2]} Tony defeats and apprehends Mallen, but he discovers that Killian could not have acted alone in selling Extremis. He confronts Maya, who confesses to assisting in the crime, as she knew it would force defense contractors to renew their funding. She is subsequently taken into custody.^{[IM 3]}

Later, Tony believes Extremis is altering his brain functions, so he gets her out of jail to help him. She is placed under his custody.^{[IM 4]} When Sal Kennedy is killed, Maya feels she could have saved him if she had been allowed to continue her research on Extremis. She is unknowingly tricked into giving the Mandarin samples of the virus.^{[IM 5]}

Hyperstorm

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.

Itsu

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.^[136][137]

Jaguar

Jaguar is a costumed supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Tony Isabella and Bob Brown, first appeared in Daredevil #120 (April 1975).

Within the context of the stories, El Jaguar is a Latin American costumed criminal, who was the head of the Commando Division of HYDRA under Silvermane's New York faction.^[138] He was a devoted leader who took pride in leading his troops into battle, until his defeat at the hands Daredevil and Nick Fury’s S.H.I.E.L.D. forces.^[139] Years later he attended a meeting with other villains at the “Bar With No Name,” and was slaughtered by the Scourge of the Underworld, along with all the other criminals who attended.^{[Cap 6]}

Kaluu

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. 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 on 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]}

Sal Kennedy

Sal Kennedy is an aging hippie in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Warren Ellis and Adi Granov, first appeared in Iron Man vol. 4, #2 (February 2005), and features as a major recurring character throughout the Extremis arc.

Within the context of the stories, Sal is an old friend of Tony Stark and Maya Hansen. When the Extremis virus is stolen, the duo seek him out for guidance.^{[IM 6]} Some time later, after Sal had taken a position at S.H.I.E.L.D. under its new director, Tony, he is killed during an attack by a genetically engineered monster. Stricken by grief and guilt, Maya delivers Extremis samples to the Mandarin, unaware that he is a criminal and that he orchestrated the attack.^{[IM 5]}

Aldrich Killian

Aldrich Killian is a scientist in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Warren Ellis and Adi Granov, first appeared in Iron Man vol. 4, #1 (January 2005).

Within the context of the stories, Killian is a scientist who developed the Extremis virus alongside Maya Hansen. He steals a sample of the virus and sells it to domestic terrorists, but, unable to cope with the guilt, he confesses in a note and shoots himself.^{[IM 1]} However, Iron Man later discover that Maya had a hand in selling Extremis to the domestic terrorists.^{[IM 3]}

Krugarr

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 apprentice and healing Major Victory from a head would that establishes a long lasting psychic link between the two.

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.

Heinz Kruger

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 4]}

Kruun

Kruun is a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Joss Whedon and John Cassaday, first appeared in Astonishing X-Men #19 in December 2006.

Within the context of the stories, Kruun is the despotic ruler of the alien planet known as the Breakworld. After the Breakworld psychics, known as the "Augurs", predicted the destruction of their planet at the hands of an unknown mutant from Earth, Kruun dispatched his subordinate, Ord, to eliminate the threat. Following Ord's failure and the discovery that the mutant destined to destroy Breakworld was the X-Man Colossus, Kruun dispatched an armada of Bruteships to Earth to finish the job. Agent Brand of S.W.O.R.D. subsequently abducted Colossus and the other X-Men, teleporting them onto a spaceship bound for the Breakworld, in an attempt to lure the armada away from Earth. Kruun took the bait and ordered the Bruteships to pursue the S.W.O.R.D. vessel.

As his plan unfolds, and the "Retaliator", a giant missile-like bullet meant to destroy Earth, is hurled against the planet with Kitty Pryde trapped inside. Colossus, understanding the meaning of the prophecies, disarms him with the help of Wolverine... literally. Colossus then asks Kruun again how to stop the Retaliator, as now, wounded, crippled and beaten, Kruun will be unable to rule his planet. Kruun is still unable to help, as the Retaliator has no safeguard to be used, but he's deposed, and in a fashion in line with his tyrannical rule on Breakworld, is destroyed by Colossus, paving the way for a reformation.

Abner Little

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.

Georgi Luchkov

Georgi Luchkov is a former KGB agent in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Mindy Newell and John Stanisci, first appeared in Marvel Comics Presents vol. 1, #135 (August 1993).

Within the context of the stories, Georgi Luchkov is a former informant for the KGB who had turned on many of his fellow agents. After the fall of the Soviet Union, he feared that the relatives of those individuals would have him killed, so he began hunting them down and strangling them. The Black Widow tracked and apprehended him, and turned him over to the authorities.^[140]

Al MacKenzie

Al MacKenzie is a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Bob Harras and Paul Neary, first appeared in Nick Fury vs. S.H.I.E.L.D. #3 (August 1988).

Within the context of the stories, Al MacKenzie was born in Austin, Texas. He was once the C.I.A. liaison to S.H.I.E.L.D. He became romantically involved with Contessa Valentina Allegra di Fontaine after a while, which led to an estrangement between him and Nick Fury. Because of this, he returned to the CIA with the Contessa.

MacKenzie later joined the S.H.I.E.L.D. organization full time, and spent considerable time as the senior liaison officer to the C.I.A. Subsequently, under unknown circumstances, MacKenzie resigned from S.H.I.E.L.D., and wrote a "tell-all" book entitled UnSHIELDed: an Unauthorized Insider's Look Behind the World's Most Powerful Global Spy Network, which purportedly explained some of the history behind the organization from his point of view.^[141] Since then, he also acted as an unofficial source to Ben Urich, prodding Urich and Jessica Jones to attempt to expose Fury's unauthorized mission to Latveria.^[142]

Charlton Magnum (Captain Americana)

Charlton Magnum is a villain in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character first appeared in Howard the Duck #5 (May 1980).

Within the context of the stories, Captain Americana lives in Shaker Heights, Ohio. He is an insane patriot who believes firmly that America is the worlds' supreme power. He accuses any Non-Americans as an excuse for "polluting the American home", as he describes Howard. His weapons include a variety of guns he keeps loaded around his home, although a majority of these are shotguns.

He wields a shield like that of the Silver Age Captain America, which Magnum can toss at great length and catch it as it ricochets off an object like a wall. His obsession with American ideals is somewhat disturbing, especially as any foreigners he comes to face with is described as a "Pinko Communist" in the captains' dictionary. He also idolizes Senator Joseph McCarthy, and believes in McCarthys' idea that negotiations are just a waste of time. When Howard the Duck asks who McCarthy is (not having heard of him), Captain Americana denounces him as a blasphemer.

Captain Americana still resides in Shaker Heights, living with his three children (Sissy, Billy and Junior Magnum) and his wife, Emily.

Marduk Kurios

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). 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. 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". 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".

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, testing Satana's loyalty., 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.

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.^[143]

Armand Martel

Armand Martel is a mutant geneticist in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by John Byrne, first appeared in Incredible Hulk #317 (Mar 1986).

Within the context of the stories, Armand Martel was a member of Bruce Banner's Hulkbusters, a team of highly skilled individuals selected to capture and study the Hulk.^[144] Armand is a xeno-biologist specializing in mutant genetics.

Monkey King

Monkey King is a crime lord turned adventurer in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Nick Spencer and Ariel Olivetti, first appeared in Iron Man 2.0 #5 (July 2011).

Within the context of the stories, Monkey King was a crime lord who modeled himself after the Monkey King of Chinese legend, Sun Wukong. The original Sun Wukong was a monkey who became king of the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit, learned powerful magic including the ability to shapeshift, and granted himself immortality. However, he grew arrogant and Buddha trapped him under the mountain for five hundred years.^[145]

The Monkey King is tricked by one of his rivals into attempting to steal Ruyi Jingu Bang, the staff of the original Wukong. In his quest, he comes across the spirit of the original Monkey King, who allows him to take the staff, provided his heart is pure. Agreeing, he takes the staff, but is judged impure and cast down to the Eighth City of Heaven, a prison that housed many demons, for fifteen years. During the events of Fear Itself, the Absorbing Man cracks the city wall, allowing the Monkey King and other beings trapped there to escape.^[145] He later encounters and fights War Machine and Iron Fist.^[146]

Jim Morita

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.^[147]

Old Skull

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.

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.^[128]

Chester Phillips

Chester Phillips is a 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.^[148] 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 7]}

Phoenix (Giraud)

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.

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.

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.

Proctor

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.

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]}

Protégé

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 childlike 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

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

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

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..^[150] 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; kidnapping and raising his grandson Franklin and replacing him with an aged Psi-Lord version; working with Cable and X-Force to secure Doom's version of the time platform; and joining the Future Foundation.^{[FF 3]}

Rintrah

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

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.

Rl'nnd

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.^[151]

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.^[152] 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.^[153]

Bernie Rosenthal

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

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.

Spirit of Vengeance

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]}

Fabian Stankowicz

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 8]}

Franklin Storm

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]}

Terminus

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.

Thanatos

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.^[155]

Vegas

Vegas is a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Karl Kesel and Carmine Di Giandomenico, first appeared in Amazing Fantasy vol. 2 #13 (2003).

Within the context of the story, Vegas is an anomalito, a person with superhuman abilities, described in Amazing Fantasy as "super-types without super-tights." Vegas joins a group of evil anomalitos (called anomalocos) called The Renegades, to be with his romantic interest Rose Red. When visiting his sister Jane, who is a foremost expert in the field of "probability physics", at her lab, The Renegades attack and the experiment goes out of control, imbuing Vegas with an extraordinary, but unpredictably dangerous superpower. The experiment involved a device called a Probability Generator, which presumably had imbued Vegas with the ability to alter the probability of events to benefit himself.

Vegas is both hunted by and seeks to stop The Renegades who, in their invasion of the laboratory, severely injured Vegas' sister Jane. Recently, Vegas has come to tentatively accept a position as a bounty-hunter, under the patronage of a Texas Ranger with superhuman abilities, named Sgt. Harlan Stone. It is his mandate as bounty-hunter to apprehend or kill The Renegades.

Anna Watson

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.

Xemu

Xemu is the ruler of a dimension in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby, first appeared in Strange Tales #103 (December 1962). His name was spelled "Zemu" in this initial appearance, but was changed to Xemu when he reappeared in Fantastic Four #158 (May 1975).

Within the context of the stories, Xemu is a would-be conqueror who has sometime ruled a world in the so-called "Fifth Dimension". When a house-building firm tries to establish a lot in the region of a portal to Xemu's dimension, one of Xemu's agents causes the houses to sink into the ground. The Human Torch investigates, but has his powers sapped by an energy ray and is taken to the Fifth Dimension and imprisoned. Rebels led by the scientist Phineas freed the Torch, who helps them depose Xemu and allow Phineas to take his place.^{[Strange 6]}

Eventually, Xemu escapes and overthrows Phineas, determined to once again try to take over the Earth. He invades Attilan and captures the Inhumans' Royal Family. Xemu wishes for Black Bolt to power his Thunder Horn's devastating sonic powers and cause Earth's governments to surrender to him. He forces Quicksilver to retrieve his wife Crystal, who was serving as a member of the Fantastic Four at the time.^{[FF 10]} The Fantastic Four overpower Xemu's troops, and the Human Torch follows Xemu to the Fifth Dimension and recaptures him, allowing Phineas to resume his rule.^{[FF 11]}

Zorba

Name is a member of the Royal Family of Latveria in the Marvel Comics universe.

The character, created by Marv Wolfman and Keith Pollard, first appeared in Fantastic Four #198 (Sept. 1978).

Within the context of the stories, Zorba is a son of King Vladimir, Brother of Rudolfo. During Doctor Doom's reign, Zorba was the leader of the rebel Latverian Freedom Fighters.^{[FF 12]} Zorba replaced Doom as king of Latveria after Fantastic Four defeated Doctor Doom; however, Zorba promised Reed Richards he would only be the interim ruler because democratic elections would be held soon.^{[FF 13]} Zorba was elected ruler of Latveria, but civil unrest followed after Zorba was forced to raise taxes to maintain the standard of living that Latverians and grown accustomed to under the rule of Doctor Doom.^{[FF 14]} Without Doom's authority, the civil unrest caused the country to fall into lawlessness and poverty.^{[FF 15]} To control the situation, Zorba instated martial law, enforced by a secret police of Doom's Servo-Guards that terrorized the citizens. Zorba's reign as king ended when Doom returned to Latveria and was restored to power with the help of the Fantastic Four.

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