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Hunted (comics)
"Hunted" is a 2019 comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics, starring the character Spider-Man. It is a spiritual successor to the 1987 storyline "Kraven's Last Hunt". It involves the characters Spider-Man, Black Cat, Kraven the Hunter, Lizard, Vulture, and Taskmaster as well as the debut of the Last Son of Kraven. Synopsis Prelude In a prelude to "Hunted," Kraven the Hunter reminisces about how Sasha, Vladimir, and Alyosha were killed by him and Ana for not living up to his legacy. After cutting a deal with the High Evolutionary who only met with him after some of his New Men were hunted, Kraven the Hunter has 87 clones of him created. Ana was disgusted by this and leaves her father. The clones were trained as the Sons of Kraven and then sent out to prove themselves by being hunted by each other. This motif caused Ana to leave him. The one that survived was labeled as the Last Son of Kraven. With help from Taskmaster, Black Ant, and Arcade and his company Arcade Indus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is an American comic book publishing, publisher and the flagship property of Marvel Entertainment, a divsion of The Walt Disney Company since September 1, 2009. Evolving from Timely Comics in 1939, ''Magazine Management/Atlas Comics'' in 1951 and its predecessor, ''Marvel Mystery Comics'', the ''Marvel Comics'' title/name/brand was first used in June 1961. Marvel was started in 1939 by Martin Goodman (publisher), Martin Goodman as Timely Comics, and by 1951 had generally become known as Atlas Comics (1950s), Atlas Comics. The Marvel era began in June 1961 with the launch of ''The Fantastic Four'' and other superhero titles created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and many others. The Marvel brand, which had been used over the years and decades, was solidified as the company's primary brand. Marvel counts among List of Marvel Comics characters, its characters such well-known superheroes as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor, Doc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High Evolutionary
High Evolutionary (Herbert Edgar Wyndham) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Chukwudi Iwuji will portray the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3''. Publication history The High Evolutionary was first mentioned in ''The Mighty Thor'' #133 (Oct. 1966), first appears in ''The Mighty Thor'' #134 (Nov. 1966), and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. His minions appeared before him (but only alluded to him), in issue #132. Fictional character biography Herbert Edgar Wyndham was born in Manchester, England. While a student at Oxford in the 1930s, he took an interest in the work of genetic biologist Nathaniel Essex, and began experimenting with genetic manipulation, building a machine (that he called the genetic accelerator) with which he attempted to " evolve" the rats in his mother's London basement. While attending a genetics conference in Geneva, Wyndham was approached by a mysteriou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fer-de-Lance (comics)
The Serpent Society is an organization of snake-themed supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The society is a continuation of the original group the Serpent Squad and was later changed into Serpent Solutions. The Serpent Society first appeared in '' Captain America'' #310 (October 1985) and was created by writer Mark Gruenwald and artist Paul Neary. Serpent Solutions first appeared in '' Captain America: Sam Wilson'' #1 by writer Nick Spencer and artist Daniel Acuña. The Serpent Society was formed by Sidewinder as he gathered a number of villains with snake-themed powers. The group was organized more like a supervillain labor union, with the members providing protection for each other, sharing profits, etc. The Society took jobs for criminal organizations such as HYDRA, the Maggia, the Kingpin, and A.I.M. Some of these jobs brought the Serpent Society into conflict with Captain America and his partners. At one point, the Viper took con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cottonmouth (Burchell Clemens)
Cottonmouth is a fictional villain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history Cottonmouth is a snake-themed super villain, mainly associated with the Serpent Society. He first appeared in ''Captain America'' #310 (Oct. 1985), created by writer Mark Gruenwald and artist Paul Neary. Burchell Clemens was artificially enhanced and given the ability to extend his jaw to over a foot and bite through solid materials such as concrete. He first showed up as part of the Serpent Society, often teaming up with Society member Asp. The team came into conflict with Captain America during a paid hit on MODOK After being arrested Society leader Sidewinder freed Cottonmouth and others from custody. When Viper took control of the Serpent Society Cottonmouth was one of the members who opposed her, siding with Captain America to take Viper down. Cottonmouth remained a member when the Serpent Society was reorganized as Serpent Solutions. Fictional character bio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bushmaster (Marvel Comics)
Bushmaster is the name of two fictional supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first was a master criminal, while the second Bushmaster was given super powers as he had a long, mechanical snake tail grafted to his torso and bionic arms. Mustafa Shakir portrayed the original version of Bushmaster, John McIver, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as part of the second season of the television series ''Luke Cage''. Publication history The first Bushmaster (John McIver) first appeared in '' Iron Fist'' #15 (September 1977) created by writer Chris Claremont and writer/artist John Byrne. John McIver, known as John Bushmaster, became a Maggia crime boss in Europe and later expanded into the United States. In the United States, he was confronted by Misty Knight, Iron Fist and Power Man. Due to an accident during a fight with Power Man, Bushmaster was transformed into "Unliving metal", which later led to his death. The second Bushmaster (Quincy M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Racer (Marvel Comics)
The Serpent Society is an organization of snake-themed supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The society is a continuation of the original group the Serpent Squad and was later changed into Serpent Solutions. The Serpent Society first appeared in '' Captain America'' #310 (October 1985) and was created by writer Mark Gruenwald and artist Paul Neary. Serpent Solutions first appeared in '' Captain America: Sam Wilson'' #1 by writer Nick Spencer and artist Daniel Acuña. The Serpent Society was formed by Sidewinder as he gathered a number of villains with snake-themed powers. The group was organized more like a supervillain labor union, with the members providing protection for each other, sharing profits, etc. The Society took jobs for criminal organizations such as HYDRA, the Maggia, the Kingpin, and A.I.M. Some of these jobs brought the Serpent Society into conflict with Captain America and his partners. At one point, the Viper took c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Mamba (comics)
Black Mamba (Tanya Sealy) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She first appeared in ''Marvel Two-in-One'' #64 (June 1980) created by writers Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio (comics), Ralph Macchio. The character is most closely associated as a founding member of both the Serpent Society and BAD Girls, Inc. but has also been a member of the Masters of Evil, the Femizons and the Women Warriors. Publication history Black Mamba first appeared in ''Marvel Two-in-One'' #64-65 (June–July 1980), and was created by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio (comics), Ralph Macchio. Black Mamba received an entry in the original ''Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe'' #2, and ''The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition'' #2. Fictional character biography Tanya Sealy was born in Chicago. A former call girl, she was chosen under unknown circumstances by Roxxon Energy Corporation, Roxxon Oil Company to partake in a covert operation to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Serpent Society
The Serpent Society is an organization of snake-themed supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The society is a continuation of the original group the Serpent Squad and was later changed into Serpent Solutions. The Serpent Society first appeared in ''Captain America'' #310 (October 1985) and was created by writer Mark Gruenwald and artist Paul Neary. Serpent Solutions first appeared in '' Captain America: Sam Wilson'' #1 by writer Nick Spencer and artist Daniel Acuña. The Serpent Society was formed by Sidewinder as he gathered a number of villains with snake-themed powers. The group was organized more like a supervillain labor union, with the members providing protection for each other, sharing profits, etc. The Society took jobs for criminal organizations such as HYDRA, the Maggia, the Kingpin, and A.I.M. Some of these jobs brought the Serpent Society into conflict with Captain America and his partners. At one point, the Viper took control ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puma (comics)
Puma is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz, he first appeared in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #256 (September 1984), as an adversary of the superhero Spider-Man. Despite this, the character doesn't lack morals or a sense of justice, and eventually turned his life around, becoming a recurring ally of Spider-Man instead, whom he came to respect. Puma is the alter ego of Thomas Fireheart, a Native American who was bred to be a perfect warrior prophesied to stop a future threat that might destroy the world, gaining the ability to transform into a humanoid mountain lion werecat at will. He later became a businessman and the CEO of Fireheart Enterprises, as well as a mercenary. Publication history Puma first appeared in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #256 and was created by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz. The inspiration for the character comes from safari cards bought by Tom DeFalco. In the Puma's earliest app ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Owl (Marvel Comics)
The Owl (Leland Owlsley) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted usually as an enemy of the superheroes Daredevil, Spider-Man and Black Cat. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Joe Orlando, the character first appeared in '' Daredevil'' #3 (August 1964). The character has appeared in numerous media adaptations, including the television series '' Daredevil'', set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in which he was played by Bob Gunton. Publication history The character first appeared in '' Daredevil'' #3 (August 1964). He was a recurring foe of Daredevil during the 1960s and 1970s. Since then, he has made occasional appearances in various Marvel titles, against such superheroes as Spider-Man, and has faced Daredevil again. Originally Bob Layton, writer of the first five issues of ''X-Factor'', had intended to use the Owl as the Alliance of Evil's mysterious master (mentioned in ''X-Factor'' #4 (May 1986). The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kangaroo (comics)
Kangaroo is the name of two fictional characters, supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Both are noted for their leaping ability. Publication history The Frank Oliver version of Kangaroo was introduced in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #81 in 1970. The Brian Hibbs version of Kangaroo was first seen in '' Cage'' #13 in 1993 and made his debut in ''The Spectacular Spider-Man'' #242 in 1997. Fictional character biography Frank Oliver Frank Oliver was born in Sydney, Australia. As a young man, he studied kangaroos in his native Australia. Oliver lived, ate and traveled with the kangaroos, developing a leaping ability that rivaled the animals he studied. Seeing an opportunity to make money, Oliver decided to parlay his new-found leaping abilities into a boxing career. His superior speed and agility allowed him to best opponents time and again. During one match, Oliver jump-kicked one opponent in the face, severely injuring his opponent. Facing crimina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janice Lincoln
Janice Lincoln (also known as the Beetle, or otherwise Lady Beetle) is a supervillainess appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is the sixth character to assume the Beetle alias, and the daughter of Tombstone. Janice Lincoln made her live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Spider-Man: Far From Home'' (2019), played by Claire Rushbrook. Publication history Janice Lincoln first appeared as the new Beetle in '' Captain America'' #607 (Aug. 2010), and was created by writer Ed Brubaker and artist Jackson "Butch" Guice. Beetle features as one of the main characters in '' Superior Foes of Spider-Man'' where her real name is revealed. Fictional character biography Janice Lincoln is the daughter of the supervillain Tombstone. Her mother was an ex-girlfriend of Tombstone during his early days in organized crime. Janice grew up with her father showing up sporadically, usually to help out with bills and schooling. Janice idolized her fath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
