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OsCorp
Oscorp (sometimes stylized as OsCorp), also known as Oscorp Industries, is a fictional multibillion-dollar multinational corporation appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, predominantly in stories about Spider-Man. The company was founded by Norman Osborn and has appeared in numerous media adaptations. According to Forbes, highlighting the 25 largest fictional companies, it had an estimated sales of $3.1 billion, ranking it at number 23. History The corporation is based out of the Oscorp Tower in New York. It was created and run by its CEO Norman Osborn. Norman studied chemistry and electrical engineering in college. He also took a number of courses in business administration. Norman's teacher, Professor Mendel Stromm, formed the business partnership. Since Norman put up the bulk of the financing, they called their company the Osborn Corporation, or Oscorp. Stromm's early research was on a chemical that would provide enhanced strength in its test subjects an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norman Osborn
Norman Osborn is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, first appeared in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #14 (July 1964) as the first and best-known incarnation of the Green Goblin, as well as being generally regarded as the archenemy of Spider-Man, alongside Doctor Octopus and Venom. Osborn is depicted as an amoral industrialist head of science conglomerate Oscorp and the father of Harry Osborn, the best friend of Spider-Man's alter ego Peter Parker. Osborn, in part as a reaction to the death of his wife, maintains a cold disposition and is obsessed with attaining as much power as possible. As a result, he treats his son coldly and openly favors Peter for his intellect, leading Harry to often try and compensate. In his origin, Norman was exposed to an experimental formula which enhanced his physical abilities and intellect, but also drove him to insanity. As the Gobli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donald Menken
M-11 Originally known as the Human Robot, the character was given the name "M-11" in the 2006 to 2007 ''Agents of Atlas'' miniseries as an allusion to its first appearance in '' Menace'' #11 from Marvel Comics' 1950s predecessor, Atlas Comics. In an alternate reality from mainstream Earth, a scientist's newly created robot is programmed by the scientist's greedy business manager to murder the scientist. The incomplete robot, however, continues through with his directive to "kill the man in the room", and kills the business manager when the man enters. The robot then leaves the house, programmed to "kill the man in the room" but ultimately falls off a pier into the sea and short-circuits. Gideon Mace Jason Macendale Mach-VI Machete Ferdinand Lopez Alfonso Lopez Mariano Lopez Machine Man Machine Teen Machinesmith Al MacKenzie Moira MacTaggart Mad Dog Mad Dog Rassitano Mad Jim Jaspers Sir James "Mad Jim" Jaspers is a chara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Osborn
Harold Theopolis "Harry" Osborn is a Character (arts), fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly in association with the superhero Spider-Man. Created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, the character first appeared in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #31 (December 1965 in comics, 1965). Harry is the best friend of Peter Parker (Spider-Man's alter ego) and Flash Thompson, one of the ex-boyfriends of Mary Jane Watson, the son of Norman Osborn, the husband of Liz Allan and the father of Normie Osborn, Normie and Stanley Osborn. He is the second character to assume the Green Goblin alias while one of his clones was amongst the many users of the Iron Patriot armor as the superhero American Son. He is also the creator of Gabriel Stacy and Sarah Stacy, Gabriel and Sarah Stacy who are both later to be operating as his demonic revenant Kindred. The character has appeared in many adaptations of ''Spider-Man'' outside of the comic books, including various ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mendel Stromm
Professor Mendel Stromm is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character has also been known as the Robot Master and Gaunt. Publication history Stromm first appeared in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #37 (June 1966), and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Fictional character biography Professor Mendel Stromm was Norman Osborn's college professor and later became a partner in OsCorp Industries. His early research was on a chemical that would provide enhanced strength in its test subjects and would eventually turn Osborn into the Green Goblin. Osborn, wanting the formula for himself, discovered that Stromm had been embezzling funds from OsCorp. Stromm explained that he was merely borrowing them, but Osborn turned him over to the police. After several years in prison, Stromm was released and tried to kill Osborn for revenge using deadly robots. He was stopped by Spider-Man and seemingly died of a heart attack when he was nearly sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Proto-Goblin
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Spider-Slayer
The Spider-Slayers are a series of fictional robots appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Spencer Smythe, they were designed specifically to hunt down, capture, or kill Spider-Man. A new generation of Spider-Slayers was later created by Spencer's son, Alistair. The Spider-Slayers have been featured in a number of Spider-Man adaptations outside of comics, including animated series and video games. Publication history The Spider-Slayers first appeared in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #25 (June 1965) and were created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Fictional character biography :''See List of Spider-Slayers for a full breakdown of all versions of the Spider-Slayer.'' The first series of robots were originally designed and built by Prof. Spencer Smythe with the financial backing of J. Jonah Jameson, who piloted them for the pleasure of personally hunting the superhero he hated for capture and public unmasking. However, Spider-Man always managed to defeat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spider-Man (Ultimate Marvel Character)
Spider-Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a modernized, alternate universe counterpart of Spider-Man who is in his youth, a Character (arts), character first created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in 1962. The Ultimate version of the character originated in Ultimate Marvel, a line of comic books created in 2000 that is set in a parallel universe with a narrative continuity separate and independent from the Earth-616, main continuity of Marvel Comics stories that began in the 1960s. ''Ultimate Spider-Man'', the first and flagship title of the Ultimate line, was created by the writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Mark Bagley, and debuted in September 2000, which featured the first appearance of the Ultimate version of the character. The biggest difference is that this version of Parker is killed at the age of 16, being Spider-Man for a span of almost a year before being replaced by the 13-year-old Miles Morales. However following the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freak (Spider-Man Villain)
The Freak is a fictional character appearing in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' comics published by Marvel Comics. Publication history The Freak is a villain who first appears in the "Brand New Day" storyline from ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #552 and was created by Bob Gale and Phil Jimenez. Fictional character biography A drug addict nicknamed Freak is chased down by Spider-Man after attempting to steal from the poor at the soup kitchen where Spider-Man's Aunt May works. Freak stumbles into a laboratory owned by Curt Connors and injects himself with animal gene fluids, thinking that they are crystal meth. A chrysalis forms around Freak's body, and he later emerges as a skinless monster.''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #552. Marvel Comics. After being shot at by police, he falls into the sewer and forms another chrysalis. Emerging as an animal hybrid and completely bulletproof, Freak tracks Spider-Man by his scent.''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #553. Marvel Comics. After a violent confrontat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alchemax
Alchemax is a fictional megacorporation appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, usually depicted as part of the 2099 universe. Publication history The Earth-928 version of Alchemax first appeared in ''Spider-Man 2099'' #1 and was created by Peter David and Rick Leonardi. The Earth-616 version of Alchemax first appeared in ''The Superior Spider-Man'' #19 and was created by Dan Slott and Ryan Stegman. Fictional company history Earth-928 Alchemax is a megacorporation operating in the year 2099. It creates products for virtually every consumer need, has entered into endeavors normally deemed nonprofit, and even manufactured an entire city to be maintained exclusively by the corporation. Alchemax has divisions affecting nearly every level of consumer need, society, and government. Its products range from consumer products to military weaponry and private space travel. Alchemax owns and operates a privatized Police Department Public Eye. Alchemax is also behind a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kingpin (comics)
The Kingpin (Wilson Grant Fisk) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by Stan Lee and John Romita Sr., and first appeared in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #50 (cover-dated July 1967). The "Kingpin" name is a reference to the crime lord title in Mafia slang nomenclature. One of the most feared, dangerous and powerful crime lords in the Marvel Universe, usually depicted as New York City's crime overlord, he was introduced as an adversary of Spider-Man, but later went on to be the archenemy of Daredevil,Furious, Nick (January 25, 2011)"The Top 5 Enemies of Daredevil" comicbooked.com as well as a recurring foe of the Punisher and his adoptive daughter Echo. The Kingpin is the husband of Vanessa Fisk and Typhoid Mary Fisk, and the father of Richard Fisk and Butch Pharris, the latter being his successor as Kingpin. His traditional attire consists of his signature white suit jacket and cane, though his appearance has be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Green Goblin (Ultimate Marvel Character)
The Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is the Ultimate Marvel version of Norman Osborn, and was rendered by artist Mark Bagley to resemble actor Brian Dennehy, as per writer Brian Michael Bendis's instructions.Brucie, Dylan (March 2007). ''Ultimate Spider-Man''. '' Wizard Xtra!''. p. 117. Fictional character biography Norman Osborn is a corrupt industrialist and scientist who is trying to perfect the Super Soldier drug for S.H.I.E.L.D., an obsession that leads to the neglect of his wife Martha Osborn and son Harry Osborn. When an OZ-injected spider bites Peter Parker on a field trip, and develops amazing abilities, Norman theorizes that if the OZ combined with spider DNA were behind Parker's abilities of a spider, then Norman with OZ combined with his ''own'' DNA would become a heightened version of himself. But his experiment goes wrong and an explosion occurs, affecting his son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Raxton
The Molten Man (Mark Raxton) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Once a chemical engineer who longed to get rich, Mark Raxton was caught in an accident that saw his body get covered by an experimental organic-liquid metal alloy, which granted him superpowers, including the ability to generate extreme heat and radiation. Turning to a life of crime, he started off as an enemy of the superhero Spider-Man, but eventually was redeemed. He is also the stepbrother of Liz Allan. The character has made appearances in several forms of media, including animated series and video games. A creature based on the "Molten Man" appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Spider-Man: Far From Home'' (2019), which was actually an illusion created by a series of drones operated by Mysterio. Publication history The character was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko and first appeared in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #28 (September 1965). Fictional c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
