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Bethany Cabe


Caber

Caber is a character in
Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
. Caber is one of the Celtic gods of
Avalon Avalon () is an island featured in the Arthurian legend. It first appeared in Geoffrey of Monmouth's 1136 ''Historia Regum Britanniae'' as a place of magic where King Arthur's sword Excalibur was made and later where Arthur was taken to recove ...
, a warrior god. Caber is a friend of Leir and usually accompanies him in battle.


Cable


Danielle Cage

Danielle "Dani" Cage is a character in
American comic books An American comic book is a thin periodical literature originating in the United States, commonly between 24 and 64 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, American comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publ ...
published by
Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
. The character was created by
Brian Michael Bendis Brian Michael Bendis (; born August 18, 1967) is an Americans, American comic book writer and artist. Starting with crime fiction, crime and hardboiled, noir comics, Bendis eventually moved to mainstream superhero fiction, superhero work. While a ...
and Michael Gaydos, and first appears in '' The Pulse'' #13 (March 2006). She is the daughter of
Luke Cage Lucas "Luke" Cage, born Carl Lucas and also known as Power Man, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Archie Goodwin, George Tuska, Roy Thomas, and John Romita Sr. in 1972, he was the first Af ...
and
Jessica Jones Jessica Campbell Jones-Cage, professionally known as Jessica Jones, is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Michael Gaydos and first appea ...
. Danielle is named after Iron Fist (Danny Rand), Luke's best friend. Danielle was born with the assistance of
Doctor Strange Dr. Stephen Vincent Strange is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Steve Ditko, the character first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' #110 (cover-dated July 1963). Doctor Strange serves as ...
, after the hospital refused to assist Jessica with her delivery. After Danielle is kidnapped by a
Skrull The Skrulls () are a race of List of fictional extraterrestrials, extraterrestrial shapeshifters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They first appeared in ''Fantastic Four (comic book), Fantastic Four'' #2 and were crea ...
posing as
Edwin Jarvis Edwin Jarvis is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Jarvis is most often depicted as a supporting character in the titles ''Iron Man'' and '' The Avengers''. He is the loyal household butler of the S ...
, Luke teams up with
Norman Osborn Norman Virgil Osborn is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, he first appeared in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #14 (July 1964) as the first and best-known incarnation of th ...
to rescue her; Luke retrieves Danielle while Bullseye kills the fake Jarvis. Luke and Jessica eventually hire Squirrel Girl as a nanny for Danielle. Luke and Jessica later discover that someone has obtained Danielle's genetic material to auction on the black market.


Other versions of Danielle Cage

In an alternate timeline, Danielle Cage inherits both of her parents' abilities and uses the title Captain America. In that timeline, she is mentored by Madame Natasha. She is taken from that timeline to battle
Ultron Ultron () is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema, the character first appeared as an unnamed character in ''The Avengers (comic book), The Avengers'' #5 ...
and then a
Doombot The Doombots are fictional robots appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. History The Doombots are robots that are modeled after their creator Doctor Doom. They are exact replicas of the real Doctor Doom and were created t ...
, and subsequently teams up with the modern day
Avengers Avenger(s) or The Avenger(s) may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Marvel Comics universe * Avengers (comics), a team of superheroes **Avengers (Marvel Cinematic Universe), a central team of protagonist superheroes of "The Infinity Sag ...
to battle Moridun, who has possessed Wiccan. She returns to the present to aid the U.S.Avengers in capturing her nemesis, the Golden Skull.


Luke Cage


Caiera

Caiera is a character in
American comic books An American comic book is a thin periodical literature originating in the United States, commonly between 24 and 64 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, American comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publ ...
published by
Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
. The character was introduced during the "
Planet Hulk "Planet Hulk" is a Marvel Comics storyline that ran primarily through issues of '' The Incredible Hulk'' starting in 2006. Written by Greg Pak, it dealt with the Marvel heroes' decision to send the Hulk away, his acclimation to and conquest of the ...
" storyline. She first appears in '' The Incredible Hulk'' Volume 3, #92 (April 2006) and was created by
Greg Pak Greg Pak is an American comic book writer and film director. He is best known for his work on books published by Marvel Comics, including ''X-Men'' (most notably '' X-Treme X-Men''), several titles featuring the Hulk, and Hercules.Truitt, Brian ...
and
Carlo Pagulayan Carlo Pagulayan (born June 24, 1978) is a Philippines, Filipino freelance comic book artist. Early life He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Santo Tomas, Santo Tomas br ...
. Caiera was born on Sakaar to a tribe of Shadow People, the creators of the Old Power, and raised by their priests to be a shadow warrior. When she is 13, her village is attacked by the Spikes, a spore-like species who mutate the other villagers into monsters. Caiera, the only survivor, is rescued by the Red Prince, later known as the Red King, and becomes his lieutenant. When the
Hulk The Hulk is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in the debut issue of ''The Incredible Hulk (comic book), The Incredible Hulk ...
arrives on Sakaar and gains public support as a gladiator, she protects the Red King from him. After learning that the Red King is the leader of the Spikes, Caiera turns against him and aids the Hulk in a coup. Hulk becomes the Green King and he marries Caiera. She becomes pregnant but dies in a warp core explosion, which destroys much of the planet. The Hulk returns to Earth in ''
World War Hulk "World War Hulk" is a comic book crossover storyline that ran through a self-titled limited series and various titles published by Marvel Comics in 2007, featuring the Hulk. The series consists of five main issues titled ''World War Hulk'', ...
''. Posthumously, Caiera has two sons,
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and Hiro-Kala, who are born via the Old Power and spawn from beneath the surface of the planet. She survives as an energy being, but is later killed by
Galactus Galactus () is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Formerly a mortal man, he is a cosmic entity who consumes planets to sustain his life force, and serves a functional role in the upkeep of the p ...
.


Caiera in other media

Caiera appears in ''
Planet Hulk "Planet Hulk" is a Marvel Comics storyline that ran primarily through issues of '' The Incredible Hulk'' starting in 2006. Written by Greg Pak, it dealt with the Marvel heroes' decision to send the Hulk away, his acclimation to and conquest of the ...
'', voiced by
Lisa Ann Beley Lisa Ann Beley is a Canadian voice actress who often voices over roles which have either regal, motherly, or older sisterly love and authority within them. Early life Beley grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, before moving to Vancouver, where she stu ...
. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.


Caiman

Caiman is a character created by
Chris Claremont Christopher S. Claremont (; born November 25, 1950) is an English-born American comic book writer and novelist. Claremont is best known for his 16-year stint on ''Uncanny X-Men'' from 1975 to 1991, far longer than that of any other writer,Clarem ...
and
Aaron Lopresti Aaron Lopresti (born January 7, 1964) is an People of the United States, American comic book artist who has worked for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, CrossGen Comics and Image Comics. Early life Aaron Lopresti was born January 7, 19 ...
, first appearing in ''Excalibur'' vol.3 #1 (May 2004). He is a mutant with a reptilian appearance and super strength, who joins Unus' Gang after the massacre of
Genosha Genosha ( ) is a fictional country appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is an island nation that exists in the Marvel Universe and a prominent location in the X-Men comics. The fictional nation served as an allegory fo ...
. He would later be depowered after M-Day.


Calamity


Lilia Calderu

Lilia Calderu is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Lilia Calderu is the Witch-Queen of the Gypsies, the descendant of Cagliostro, and half-niece of
Baron Mordo Baron Karl Amadeus Mordo (known as Baron Mordo) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly as an adversary of Doctor Strange. The character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, and first ...
. She and her coven were charged with guarding the Books of Cagliostro.


Lilia Calderu in other media

Lilia Calderu appears in '' Agatha All Along'', portrayed by
Patti LuPone Patti Ann LuPone (born April 21, 1949) is an American actress and singer. After starting her professional career with The Acting Company in 1972, she soon gained acclaim for her leading performances on the Broadway and West End stage. Known f ...
. This version is a 450-year-old Sicilian witch who specialises in divination and member of Agatha Harkness' coven. Blessed with foresight but in a fragmented manner, Lilia sees glimpses of the future in a disorganised sequence. In the fourth trial, after Harkness,
Jennifer Kale Jennifer Kale is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Steve Gerber and artist Rich Buckler, the character first appeared in '' Adventure into Fear'' #11 (December 1972). Jennifer Kale is John ...
, and Billy Maximoff escape, Lilia decides to stay behind as the Salem's Seven close in. She reverses The Tower card, causing the entire room to turn upside down, impaling the Seven and presumably herself.


Caledonia


Caliban


Callisto


Mrs. Campbell

Mrs. Campbell is a character in
American comic books An American comic book is a thin periodical literature originating in the United States, commonly between 24 and 64 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, American comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publ ...
published by
Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
. The character, created by
Brian Michael Bendis Brian Michael Bendis (; born August 18, 1967) is an Americans, American comic book writer and artist. Starting with crime fiction, crime and hardboiled, noir comics, Bendis eventually moved to mainstream superhero fiction, superhero work. While a ...
and Michael Gaydos, appeared in '' Alias'' #22 (July 2003). Mrs. Campbell is the mother of Jessica Campbell, who grows up to become
Jessica Jones Jessica Campbell Jones-Cage, professionally known as Jessica Jones, is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Michael Gaydos and first appea ...
. While driving to
Walt Disney World The Walt Disney World Resort is an destination resort, entertainment resort complex located about southwest of Orlando, Florida, United States. Opened on October 1, 1971, the resort is operated by Disney Experiences, a division of the Wa ...
, Mrs. Campbell gets into an argument with her husband, causing them to become distracted and drive into a military convoy carrying hazardous chemicals. The car swerves off the road and lands in an embankment, killing everyone except her daughter, Jessica.


Mrs. Campbell in other media

Alisa Jones (née Campbell), appeared in ''
Jessica Jones Jessica Campbell Jones-Cage, professionally known as Jessica Jones, is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Michael Gaydos and first appea ...
'', portrayed by Miriam Shor in the first season and
Janet McTeer Janet McTeer (born 5 August 1961) is an English actress. She began her career training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art before earning acclaim for playing diverse roles on stage and screen in both period pieces and modern dramas. She has r ...
in the second. This version survived her car accident, but was disfigured and gained superhuman strength from the subsequent treatments used to heal her body.


Calypso


Cammi


Cancer


Candra


Cannibal

Cannibal is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Cannibal is a "psychic parasite" of unknown origins who can transfer his essence from one body to another. After it ended up in prison while in a male body, Cannibal was approached by Klaw who recruited Cannibal for his upcoming invasion of
Wakanda Wakanda (), officially the Kingdom of Wakanda, is a fictional country appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the country first appeared in ''Fantastic Four (comic book), Fantastic Four'' ...
so that they can kill
Black Panther A black panther is the Melanism, melanistic colour variant of the leopard (''Panthera pardus'') and the jaguar (''Panthera onca''). Black panthers of both species have excess black pigments, but their typical Rosette (zoology), rosettes are al ...
. In preparation, Cannibal visited a brothel and took control of a prostitute's body. While at Klaw's camp, Cannibal met fellow villain recruits
Batroc the Leaper Georges Batroc the Leaper () is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in ''Tales of Suspense'' #75, 1966. He is a mercenar ...
,
Rhino A rhinoceros ( ; ; ; : rhinoceros or rhinoceroses), commonly abbreviated to rhino, is a member of any of the five extant taxon, extant species (or numerous extinct species) of odd-toed ungulates (perissodactyls) in the family (biology), famil ...
, and Radioactive Man. It was successful in recruiting the Vatican
Black Knight The black knight is a literary stock character who masks his identity and that of his liege by not displaying heraldry. Black knights are usually portrayed as villainous figures who use this anonymity for misdeeds. They are often contrasted with ...
to Klaw's side. After the airplane that Black Panther was one was shot down by Klaw, Cannibal's host was dying and Cannibal transferred into Ambassador T'Shan's body. Cannibal was still in T'Shan's body when Black Panther got engaged to
Storm A storm is any disturbed state of the natural environment or the atmosphere of an astronomical body. It may be marked by significant disruptions to normal conditions such as strong wind, tornadoes, hail, thunder and lightning (a thunderstor ...
. It tried to attend the wedding only to flee when it noticed that
Doctor Strange Dr. Stephen Vincent Strange is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Steve Ditko, the character first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' #110 (cover-dated July 1963). Doctor Strange serves as ...
and a
Skrull The Skrulls () are a race of List of fictional extraterrestrials, extraterrestrial shapeshifters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They first appeared in ''Fantastic Four (comic book), Fantastic Four'' #2 and were crea ...
posing as Brother Voodoo were in attendance. Cannibal later possessed the body of a Wakandan guard named G'Mal who was friends with Shuri. When it found out that the Brother Voodoo he was fighting was a Skrull, Cannibal's host body started to die from the poison as Cannibal still fought the Skrull Brother Voodoo in his mind. When the Skrull imposter was found by Ramonda and some Wakandan soldiers, it was beheaded with Cannibal still inside him and placed on a pike for the invading Skrulls to see.


Cannibal in other media

Cannibal appears in ''
Black Panther A black panther is the Melanism, melanistic colour variant of the leopard (''Panthera pardus'') and the jaguar (''Panthera onca''). Black panthers of both species have excess black pigments, but their typical Rosette (zoology), rosettes are al ...
'', with its male body voiced by JB Blanc and its female body voiced by Vanessa Marshall.


Cannonball


Capricorn


Captain


Captain America


Steve Rogers


William Naslund


Jeffrey Mace


Sam Wilson


Bucky Barnes


Captain Americat

Captain Americat is a
cat The cat (''Felis catus''), also referred to as the domestic cat or house cat, is a small domesticated carnivorous mammal. It is the only domesticated species of the family Felidae. Advances in archaeology and genetics have shown that the ...
version of Captain America from Earth-8311.


Captain Atlas


Captain Britain


Captain Fate


Captain Krakoa

Captain Krakoa is a fictional
powered exoskeleton An exoskeleton is a wearable device that augments, enables, assists, or enhances motion, posture, or physical activity through mechanical interaction with and force applied to the user’s body. Other common names for a wearable exoskeleton in ...
and an alias used by different characters appearing in American Comic books published by Marvel Comics. It was first adopted by Scott Summers in ''
X-Men The X-Men are a superhero team in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer/editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby, the team first appeared in Uncanny X-Men, ''The X-Men'' #1 (September 1963). Although initial ...
'' vol. 6 #6 (January 2022) by Gerry Duggan and Pepe Larraz. The suit and alias would later be acquired by Grant Rogers.


Fictional biography


Scott Summers

The Captain Krakoa suit was originally designed by
Forge A forge is a type of hearth used for heating metals, or the workplace (smithy) where such a hearth is located. The forge is used by the smith to heat a piece of metal to a temperature at which it becomes easier to shape by forging, or to the ...
for use by mutants with non-combative powers, and was used by
Cyclops In Greek mythology and later Roman mythology, the Cyclopes ( ; , ''Kýklōpes'', "Circle-eyes" or "Round-eyes"; singular Cyclops ; , ''Kýklōps'') are giant one-eyed creatures. Three groups of Cyclopes can be distinguished. In Hesiod's ''Th ...
to keep Krakoa's Resurrection Protocols secret. After the Protocols are leaked to the public, Scott retires the mantle.


Grant Rogers

After he is resurrected by
Orchis ''Orchis'' is a genus in the orchid family (Orchidaceae), occurring mainly in Europe and Maghreb, Northwest Africa, and ranging as far as Tibet, Mongolia, and Xinjiang. The name is from the Ancient Greek ὄρχις ''orchis'', meaning "testicl ...
, Grant Rogers steals the suit and takes the Captain Krakoa mantle as part of Orchis' plot against mutants.


Powers and abilities

Made out of Krakoa's plant-based architecture and technology, the Captain Krakoa suit possesses superhuman physical abilities, and can fly, repair itself, and grow vines for offensive and defensive purposes.


Other versions

An alternate timeline variant of Kamala Khan wields the Captain Krakoa suit in '' Rise of the Powers of X''.


Captain Marvel


Mar-Vell


Monica Rambeau


Genis-Vell


Phyla-Vell


Khn'nr


Noh-Varr


Carol Danvers


Captain Midlands


Captain Savage


Captain Spider


Captain UK


Captain Ultra


Captain Universe


Captain Victoria

Captain Victoria is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Captain Victoria is a Spartaxian and the illegitimate daughter of Emperor J'son, making her the half-sister of
Star-Lord Star-Lord (Peter Jason Quill) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Steve Englehart and Steve Gan, the character first appeared in '' Marvel Preview'' #4 (January 1976). The son of human Mered ...
(Peter Quill). She first appeared in '' Legendary Star-Lord'' #3 (2014), and was created by Sam Humphries and Paco Medina. A high-ranking officer in the Spartax Royal Guard, she is loyal, disciplined, and initially follows J'son's imperial agenda. However, over time, she begins to question his leadership and forms a complicated relationship with her brother, marked by both rivalry and reluctant respect. In '' Imperial'' (2025), Victoria is fatally poisoned as part of a larger conspiracy targeting galactic leaders.


Captain Victoria in other media

Captain Victoria appears in ''
Guardians of the Galaxy The Guardians of the Galaxy are a fictional superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Comic book teams 1969 team The 1969 version of the Guardians of the Galaxy (1969 team), Guardians of the Galaxy were the origi ...
,'' voiced by
Cree Summer Cree Summer Francks (born July 7, 1969) is an American-Canadian actress and singer. She is best known for her extensive work in animation, voicing characters such as Elmyra Duff in ''Tiny Toon Adventures'' and related media, Susie Carmichael ...
. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.


Captain Wonder


Rosalie Carbone

Rosalie Carbone is a fictional gangster in
American comic books An American comic book is a thin periodical literature originating in the United States, commonly between 24 and 64 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, American comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publ ...
published by
Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
. The character, created by
Chuck Dixon Charles Dixon (born April 14, 1954) is an American comic book writer, best known for his work on the Marvel Comics character the Punisher and on the DC Comics characters Batman, Nightwing, and Robin in the 1990s and early 2000s. Early life D ...
and John Romita Jr., first appears in ''Punisher: War Zone'' #2 (April 1992). Rosalie is the daughter of notorious gangster Julius Carbone. She falls in love with the
Punisher The Punisher (Francis "Frank" Castle, born Castiglione) is an antihero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Gerry Conway and artists John Romita Sr. and Ross Andru. The Punisher ma ...
while she is engaged to be married to the son of one of Julius' partners. The man she is supposed to marry and her father are killed by her uncle Sal, the supervillain Thorn. The Punisher rescues Rosalie and kills Sal. Rosalie forcibly takes over her family's business and puts a hit out on the Punisher; she fails and the Punisher spares her. Rosalie faces off against Lynn MichaelsLady Punisherwhile trying to retrieve the Punisher's diary. However, a mercenary that Rosalie has hired blackmails her, threatening to reveal her affair with the Punisher. Carlos Cruz is sent by
Microchip An integrated circuit (IC), also known as a microchip or simply chip, is a set of electronic circuits, consisting of various electronic components (such as transistors, resistors, and capacitors) and their interconnections. These components a ...
to kill her. She escapes with Bullseye's help, killing a rival mobster and a vigilante accompanying Cruz. She attempts to kill the Punisher againleaving him with amnesia after an explosionbut is stopped by S.H.I.E.L.D. She attends the crime families' meeting and is outraged that the Geracis are partnering with the Punisher. An intense fight breaks out, ending with Rosalie being pushed off a roof by her high school friend Leslie Geraci.


Rosalie Carbone in other media

Rosalie Carbone appears in the
Marvel Cinematic Universe The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is an American media franchise and shared universe centered on List of Marvel Cinematic Universe films, a series of superhero films produced by Marvel Studios. The films are based on characters that appe ...
series ''
Luke Cage Lucas "Luke" Cage, born Carl Lucas and also known as Power Man, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Archie Goodwin, George Tuska, Roy Thomas, and John Romita Sr. in 1972, he was the first Af ...
'' and '' Daredevil'', portrayed by Annabella Sciorra.


Cardiac


Cardinal

Cardinal Harrier is a
supervillain A supervillain, supervillainess or supercriminal is a major antagonist and variant of the villainous stock character who possesses Superpower (ability), superpowers. The character type is sometimes found in comic books and is often the primary ...
in
American comic books An American comic book is a thin periodical literature originating in the United States, commonly between 24 and 64 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, American comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publ ...
published by
Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
. Cardinal first appears in ''
New Warriors The New Warriors are a fictional superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They traditionally consisted of teenage and young adult heroes, and were often seen to serve as a junior counterpart to Avengers (comics) ...
'' #28 and was created by
Fabian Nicieza Fabian Nicieza (; December 31, 1961) is an Argentine-American comic book writer and editor who is best known for his work on Marvel titles such as ''X-Men'', '' X-Force'', ''New Warriors'', ''Nomad'', ''Cable'', '' Gambit'', '' Deadpool'' and ' ...
and
Darick Robertson Darick W. Robertson is an American artist best known for his work as a comic book illustrator on series he co-created, notably ''Transmetropolitan'' (1997–2002) and ''The Boys (comics), The Boys'' (2006–2012; 2020). Robertson has illustrated ...
. Cardinal has appeared in the pages of ''New Warriors'', '' Night Thrasher'', and '' Thunderbolts''. Donald Joshua Clendenon is a
Vietnam War The Vietnam War (1 November 1955 – 30 April 1975) was an armed conflict in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia fought between North Vietnam (Democratic Republic of Vietnam) and South Vietnam (Republic of Vietnam) and their allies. North Vietnam w ...
veteran. While on a mission in
Rhodesia Rhodesia ( , ; ), officially the Republic of Rhodesia from 1970, was an unrecognised state, unrecognised state in Southern Africa that existed from 1965 to 1979. Rhodesia served as the ''de facto'' Succession of states, successor state to the ...
, he conceives a child named Valerie Barnhardt with fellow mercenary Amelia Barnhardt a.k.a. "
Sprocket A sprocket, sprocket-wheel or chainwheel is a profiled wheel A wheel is a rotating component (typically circular in shape) that is intended to turn on an axle Bearing (mechanical), bearing. The wheel is one of the key components of the whe ...
". Clendenon is outfitted with a powered suit of armor and takes the name Cardinal. Cardinal first appears as a bodyguard for arms smuggler Jeremy Swimming-Bear "
Sea Urchin Sea urchins or urchins () are echinoderms in the class (biology), class Echinoidea. About 950 species live on the seabed, inhabiting all oceans and depth zones from the intertidal zone to deep seas of . They typically have a globular body cove ...
", who is foiled by the
New Warriors The New Warriors are a fictional superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They traditionally consisted of teenage and young adult heroes, and were often seen to serve as a junior counterpart to Avengers (comics) ...
. The Air Force breaks Cardinal out of prison, and he and his team go after the New Warriors; they are defeated and sent back to prison. While attempting to thwart a humanitarian mission in
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina, sometimes known as Bosnia-Herzegovina and informally as Bosnia, is a country in Southeast Europe. Situated on the Balkans, Balkan Peninsula, it borders Serbia to the east, Montenegro to the southeast, and Croatia to th ...
, Cardinal is injured and his armor damaged. Following the dissolution of Air Force, Clendenon repairs the Cardinal armor and becomes a mercenary.''Thunderbolts'' #25 In subsequent appearances, Cardinal joins the
Crimson Cowl The Crimson Cowl is an identity used by different fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history The first incarnation of Crimson Cowl, created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema, f ...
's
Masters of Evil The Masters of Evil is a supervillain team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first version of the team appeared in '' The Avengers'' #6 (July 1964), with the lineup continually changing over the years. Publication ...
and the Thunderbolts as Harrier. Clendenon has no superhuman powers. As Cardinal, he wears a suit of powered armor which gives him increased strength, body armor, flight, and the ability to function underwater. The suit incorporates a number of offensive weapons, including energy blasters, grenade launchers, and a tar gun.


Cardinal in other media

Cardinal appears in '' The Avengers: United They Stand'' episode "Command Decision", voiced by Peter Wildman. This version is a member of Baron
Helmut Zemo Helmut Zemo is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Roy Thomas, Tony Isabella and Sal Buscema, the character First appearance, first appeared in ''Captain America (comic book), Captain America'' #16 ...
's Masters of Evil.


Caretaker


John Carik

John Carik is a character in
American comic books An American comic book is a thin periodical literature originating in the United States, commonly between 24 and 64 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, American comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publ ...
published by
Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
. He features as a supporting character in the mid-1990s series '' Blade: The Vampire Hunter'' and was created by
Ian Edginton Ian Edginton is a British comic book writer, known for his work on such titles as ''X-Force'', '' Scarlet Traces'', '' H. G. Wells' The War of the Worlds'' and ''Leviathan''. Career Ian Edginton is known for his steampunk/alternate history work ...
and Douglas H. Wheatley. He was exclusively referred to in solicitations and the first issue as "Bible John"; however, that name is rarely used in other issues. He is one of the last of the Cathari, an order of warrior-scholars who have taken vows to combat the evil forces of the
supernatural Supernatural phenomena or entities are those beyond the Scientific law, laws of nature. The term is derived from Medieval Latin , from Latin 'above, beyond, outside of' + 'nature'. Although the corollary term "nature" has had multiple meanin ...
. Carik appears in every issue of ''Blade'' (July 1994 to April 1995) except for Issue #6. The series was cancelled after ten issues, leaving John Carik's story unfinished. Carik was attacked by a supernatural being of an undisclosed nature, giving him
precognition Precognition (from the Latin 'before', and 'acquiring knowledge') is the purported psychic phenomenon of seeing, or otherwise becoming directly aware of, events in the future. There is no accepted scientific evidence that precognition is a ...
, and joined the Cathari after they contacted him. Carik is covered in sigils that he has carved into his flesh, which gives him protection from supernatural beings. ''Blade'' begins with Carik having a vision of
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returning and destroying
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, with Blade being the only one who can stop him. Carik escapes from the Nyman Psychiatric Clinic Blade, warns Blade, and gives him a witch compass, a device for seeking out the supernatural.


John Carik in other media

Elements of John Carik are incorporated into the ''
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'' franchise's incarnation of
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(portrayed by
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).


Luke Carlyle

Luke Carlyle is a character in
American comic books An American comic book is a thin periodical literature originating in the United States, commonly between 24 and 64 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, American comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publ ...
published by
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. He was created by
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and John Romita Jr., and first appears in ''
The Amazing Spider-Man ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' is an ongoing American superhero American comic book, comic book series featuring the Marvel Comics superhero Spider-Man as its title character and main protagonist. Being in the Earth 616, mainstream continuity of t ...
'' Volume 2, #43. Luke Carlyle is a thief and
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who has worked his way up the corporate ladder. After the CEO discovers that he is a fraud, Carlyle kills him. Carlyle then hires Otto Octavius, with the promise of making him a legitimate researcher, and steals his mechanical appendages. He is defeated by Octavius and
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.


Luke Carlyle in other media

Luke Carlyle, under the alias of The Mad Bomber, appears in ''
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'', voiced by Neil Ross. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information. This version is a businessman who secretly uses his wealth to provide his gang, the H-Bombers, with equipment and weaponry. Carlyle seeks vengeance on J. Jonah Jameson and the
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, whose incriminating headlines about Carlyle led to him losing control of his company. He attempts to bomb the Bugle's printing and shipping locations only to be stopped by
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each time. Carlyle eventually kidnaps Jameson and fits him with a collar set to explode if he gets too far from his helicopter, though he is rescued by Spider-Man. In the seventh-gen versions of the game (
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,
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, and
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) Carlyle escapes and is not seen again in the story; however in the sixth-gen versions (
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,
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, and PSP) Spider-Man defeats him in a boss fight and he gets arrested.


Carnage


Carnivore


Frank Carpel

Frank Carpel is an anthropomorphic fish and animal version of Frank Castle from Earth-8311.


Bruno Carrelli

Bruno Carrelli is a fictional character appearing in
Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
. He is best known as the close friend and confidant of Kamala Khan, the superhero known as Ms. Marvel. He first appeared in ''Ms. Marvel'' (vol. 3) #1 (2014). Bruno is a highly intelligent and tech-savvy teenager who often assists Kamala with her superhero activities. He is one of the first people to learn about her powers and supports her double life, while dealing with personal challenges, including a complicated relationship with Kamala and a serious injury that impacts his future. Bruno serves as a loyal ally, providing both emotional support and scientific expertise to Kamala. His character explores themes of friendship, unrequited love, and the struggles of being close to someone living an extraordinary life.


Bruno Carrelli in other media

* Bruno Carrelli appears in '' Ms. Marvel'', portrayed by Matt Lintz. * Bruno Carrelli appears in the '' Marvel Rising'' motion comic, voiced by J. P. Karliak. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.


Carrion


Peggy Carter


Sharon Carter


Tyrone Cash


Cat-Man

Cat-Man is the name of three characters in
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published by
Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
.


Townshend Horgan

Townshend Horgan is a founding member of the
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who sports a cat-like costume and enhanced agility. He later works for
Count Nefaria Count Luchino Nefaria is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Don Heck, the character first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #13 (February 1965). Count Nefaria is a socialite and crime ...
, who transforms him into an anthropomorphic cat, before being killed by the
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.


Sebastian Patane

Sebastian Patane is Horgan's successor, who serves Death-Stalker before being killed by him.


Unnamed replacement

A third, unidentified incarnation of Cat-Man is introduced in ''
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'', and later appears in ''
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'' as a servant of Hammerhead.


Catseye


Cell


Centennial

Centennial Rutherford B. Princeton III, is a
superhero A superhero or superheroine is a fictional character who typically possesses ''superpowers'' or abilities beyond those of ordinary people, is frequently costumed concealing their identity, and fits the role of the hero, typically using their ...
in Marvel Comics, notably '' Alpha Flight''. He was created by
Scott Lobdell Scott Lobdell (; born 1960) is an American comic book writer and screenwriter known for his work on numerous X-Men series for Marvel Comics in the 1990s, various work for DC Comics in the 2010s, namely '' Red Hood and the Outlaws, Teen Titans,'' ...
and first appears in ''Alpha Flight'' Volume ''3,'' #1 (2004). During
Prohibition Prohibition is the act or practice of forbidding something by law; more particularly the term refers to the banning of the manufacture, storage (whether in barrels or in bottles), transportation, sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic b ...
, Rutherforda Canadian police officeris sent to the United States to assist law enforcement there. At one point, his girlfriend Amelia Weatherly goes missing and is presumed dead. Rutherform "buries" her and moves on with his life. He later slips into a coma lasting nearly two decades.
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, an Alpha Flight member, recruits a new team of heroes, including Rutherford, who is roused from his coma. Rutherford helps rescue the original Alpha Flight and fights the Japanese team Big Hero Six. Later, they fight the criminal Manimator. During his last known adventure, he travels back in time. His teammate
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reveals that she is Amelia. Their post-Alpha Flight adventures have not been shown. A vision in ''Alpha Flight'' Volume 3, #12 shows the two buried side by side.


Centurious


Centurius


Century

Century is a superhero in
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published by
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. The character was depicted as a member of the Force Works team in the series of the same name from 1994 to 1996. Century first appears in '' Force Works'' #1 and was created by
Dan Abnett Daniel P. Abnett ( ; born 12 October 1965) is an English comic book writer and novelist. He has been a frequent collaborator with fellow writer Andy Lanning, and has worked on books for both Marvel Comics, and their UK imprint, Marvel UK, since ...
,
Andy Lanning Andy Lanning is an English comic book writer and inker, known for his work for Marvel Comics and DC Comics, and for his collaboration with Dan Abnett. Career Lanning works primarily at Marvel Comics and DC Comics as an inker. He has also pencil ...
, and Tom Tenney. Century is an amalgamation of the minds of one hundred Hodomurians created to defeat Lore, a Nexus Being who destroyed the Hodomurians' homeworld. However, he is unable to consistently recall memories and only instinctively uses the information he needs. He fights with a staff called Parallax which binds his multiple personalities into a unified self. After coming to Earth, he becomes a member of Force Works.


Century in other media

Century appears in ''
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'', voiced by James Warwick in the first season,
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in "The Beast Within", and
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in the two-part series finale "Hands of the Mandarin". A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information. This version is a member of Force Works with the civilian identity Woody.


Turner D. Century

Turner D. Century, born Clifford F. Michaels, is a minor supervillain who seeks to return American to its pre-
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values.


Cerebra


Shakti Haddad


Cerebra (A.I.)

Cerebra was a fictional artificial intelligence in
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s published by
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. The character was created by Jeff Lemire and
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, first appearing in '' Extraordinary X-Men'' #1 (November 2015). Cerebra was created by
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as a functioning
Cerebro Cerebro (; Spanish language, Spanish for "brain", from Latin ) is a fictional device appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The device is used by the X-Men (in particular, their leader, Professor X, Professor Charles Xavier ...
. She was put inside of an old
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shell to join the
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. She aided the X-Men in protecting X-Haven from the demons in
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, fighting the Sugar Man, etc. She was destroyed during "
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", but was given new robotic body by No-Girl.


Reception

In 2017, CBR ranked Cerebra 2nd in "X-Men: The 15 Best Sentinels" list.


Cerise


Chaka

Chaka is a character in
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published by
Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
. He was created by
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and John Byrne, and first appears in '' Iron Fist'' #8 in October 1976. Within the context of the stories, Chaka (Robert Hao) learns martial arts from his older brother William. He eventually moves to New York and becomes the crime lord of the
Chinatown Chinatown ( zh, t=唐人街) is the catch-all name for an ethnic enclave of Chinese people located outside Greater China, most often in an urban setting. Areas known as "Chinatown" exist throughout the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, O ...
-based criminal gang The Golden Tigers, while his brother William becomes a lawyer. In his battles, he uses electrified nunchucks. He also has the power to control others' minds, which is amplified by a mystic crystal.


Challenger

The Challenger is the name of different characters in
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published by
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. The William Waring version of Challenger appeared during the
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in issues published by
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.


William Waring


Publication history

The Challenger is a weapons master. He challenges opponents to fight using a weapon of their choice. He travels the world and becomes an expert in 1,000 different weapons after underworld criminals kill his father. His expertise includes chemistry, "nerve control", and piloting aircraft. Comics historian
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has called the Challenger's background "one of the weakest stories ever told". The Challenger first appears in ''
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'' #7 (April 1941) from Marvel Comics predecessor
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, debuting in a 2-page text story, "The Valley of Time", by writer Ray Gill, and in a 12-page comics story, "Meet the Challenger", by
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and George Klein, under the
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"Nick Karlton". Following this issue, ''Daring Mystery Comics'' took a nine-month hiatus, and the Challenger was moved to ''
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''. In ''Mystic Comics'', the Challenger appeared from October 1941 to August 1942 in issues #6–10. His stories were eight to nine pages and were illustrated by several artists, including Al Bare and Sekowsky.
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wrote "Horror Mansion", ''Mystic Comics'' #9, in May 1942. The Challenger was not chosen to appear with his Timely compatriots in the 1976 Golden Age nostalgia team, the
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. Legion creator
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considered including the Challenger in the new team but decided against it, stating that his "gimmick" of challenging villiains to fight him with a particular weapon was not conducive to a group, rather than solo, story. The Challenger was not featured again until March 2005, when he appeared in ''
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'' #11, having "bounced forward" in time. In 2008, the Challenger was called into service during the
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to lead the Freedom Force, Montana's state superteam. The demon version of Challenger first appears in '' Ghost Rider'' Volume 2, #17 and was created by
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and
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.


Character biography

Former law student William "Bill" Waring, having traveled around the world to learn skills needed to avenge his father's murder for turning state's evidence over to the district attorney, dons a green costume with a full face mask to become the World War II superhero the Challenger. Through unexplained circumstances, the Challenger "bounced forward" in time to the present day, finding himself without assets, having been presumed dead, and inquiring of the law firm Goodman, Lieber, Kurtzberg & Holliway about reversing his will. The firm puts him in contact with the superhero
Captain America Captain America is a superhero created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby who appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in '' Captain America Comics'' #1, published on December 20, 1940, by Timely C ...
, who had found himself in the future due to
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, for advice and assistance. He later becomes part of the federal government's
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of superhero teams, joining the Montana group, Freedom Force. When the
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and the
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are displaced to the
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-era and collaborate with the Invaders,
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sports a green costume and takes up the alias of the Challenger when fighting the
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and the
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.


Demon version

The demon version of the Challenger works as an agent of Mephisto, who sends him to drag the Ghost Rider to Hell. The Challenger appears when the Ghost Rider and
Daimon Hellstrom Daimon Hellstrom, also known as the Son of Satan and Hellstorm, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Daimon made his live action debut in the television series ''Helstrom (TV series), Helstrom'', ...
are exorcising Legion from the body of Katy Milner, and challenges the Ghost Rider to a deadly race for the fate of Katy. He defeats the Ghost Rider, but is hit by the Ghost Rider's hellfire attack, causing the spell over Katy to be broken and revealing that she is the cursed form of Roxanne Simpson.


Powers and abilities

Challenger is a master of weapons,
jiu-jitsu Jujutsu ( , or ), also known as jiu-jitsu and ju-jitsu (both ), is a Japanese martial art and a system of close combat that can be used in a defensive or offensive manner to kill or subdue one or more weaponless or armed and armored opponent ...
, chemistry, and
swordsmanship Swordsmanship or sword fighting refers to the skills and techniques used in combat and training with any type of sword. The term is modern, and as such was mainly used to refer to smallsword fencing, but by extension it can also be applied to an ...
. He is also a skilled marksman, boxer, and pilot. Through Indian nerve-control training, the Challenger can make himself immune to pain at will.


Elders of the Universe

The
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version of Challenger first appears in '' The Avengers'' #678 and was created by
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,
Al Ewing Al Ewing ( ; born 12 August 1977) is a British comics writer who has mainly worked in the small press, for '' 2000 AD'', and for Marvel Comics. Career Al Ewing began his career writing stories in the four-page '' Future Shocks'' format for '' ...
, Jim Zub, and Pepe Larraz. The Challenger challenges the Grandmaster upon his return from the void following the recreation of the
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at the end of the "
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" storyline. With Earth as the battleground, the Challenger reassembles the Black Order, resurrecting
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, Corvus Glaive, Proxima Midnight, and
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as a psychic projection. The Challenger pits them against the Grandmaster's incarnation of the
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. During the final round, the Challenger calls upon the resurrected
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, who destroys the Pyramoid in Voyager's possession at the Avengers Auxiliary Headquarters. The Challenger apparently disintegrates the Grandmaster and makes plans to destroy Earth under the alias of Grandmaster Prime. He fights off
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, Hulk, Rogue, and
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until Voyager arrives with an army of Avengers and defeats him. Voyager then takes the Challenger back to the Far Shore and shackles him so that he can watch the Avengers and hopefully reform his ways; Challenger agrees to watch the Avengers until he is able to break free. This version of Challenger possesses the Primordial Power, which gives him super-strength, enhanced durability, immortality, energy manipulation, and the ability to resurrect the dead.


Chamber


Chameleon


Champion of the Universe


Chance

Chance is the name of two unrelated characters in
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published by
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.


Nicholas Powell

Nicholas Powell, a wealthy, former professional gambler, decides to become a mercenary criminal-for-hire, known as Chance. Instead of requesting direct payment, he would bet his fee against anyone hiring him. If successful, he receives his fee; if not, he loses the "bet" and owes that amount to his contractor. Chance is described as choosing this method of payment to feel a thrill from risking his payment. Chance is first hired by the Foreigner to kill a
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named Andre Boullion. Chance is later hired to kill
Spider-Man Spider-Man is a superhero in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appearance, first appeared in the anthology comic book ''Amazing Fantasy'' #15 (August 1962) in ...
, and wagers his fee at double or nothing, which he loses when Spider-Man defeats him. Chance is then hired by corrupt city official Robert Phalen to kill a murder witness. His initial attempt is thwarted by Daredevil, and his contract is terminated upon Phelan's death. Chance is hired by the Life Foundation to steal a secret arms shipment, but the Life Foundation instead captures him. Chance joins forces with Spider-Man to defeat the Life Foundation. Chance is next hired by Mister Grouper to kill casino owner Raymond Trask, but is thwarted by Spider-Man. Trask then hires Chance under the pretense of protecting Trask from an assassination attempt. Instead, Trask unsuccessfully tries to kill him out of revenge. During the ''
Spider-Island ''Spider-Island'' is a 2011 comic book storyline starting in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' and crossing over into other comic books published by Marvel Comics, most of which were limited series or one-shots specifically for this storyline. The m ...
'' storyline, Chance, alongside Scorcher and
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, is seen guarding an abandoned lab at Empire State University when Peter Parker and Carlie Cooper arrive; Parker defeats him. Chance later attempts to kill the rejuvenated Steve Rogers during a press conference, but he is defeated by
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.


Fallen Angels

Chance is a 13-year-old
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n girl who immigrates to the United States and runs away from a church that is mistreating her. The mutant criminal Vanisher recruits her to be part of the Fallen Angels, teenagers who work as thieves. There, she befriends the extraterrestrial mutant Ariel.


Marlo Chandler


Robin Chapel


Charcoal


Charlie-27


Charon


Chemistro


Lila Cheney

Lila Cheney is a fictional British rock star and
mutant In biology, and especially in genetics, a mutant is an organism or a new genetic character arising or resulting from an instance of mutation, which is generally an alteration of the DNA sequence of the genome or chromosome of an organism. It i ...
who makes appearances as a guest character, usually in the ''
New Mutants The New Mutants are a group of fictional mutant superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, generally in association with the X-Men. Originally depicted as the teenaged junior class at the Xavier Institute, sub ...
'' and ''
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'' comics.


Zhou Cheng


Cheshire Cat


Chewie

Chewbacca Sassy "Chewie" Danvers is an alien in
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published by
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. The character, created by Brian Reed and Roberto De La Torre, first appears in ''Giant-Size Ms. Marvel'' #1 (April 2006). Her alien origin was invented by
Kelly Sue DeConnick Kelly Sue DeConnick (born July 15, 1970) is an American comic book writer and editor and English-language adapter of manga. Career Kelly Sue DeConnick was first introduced to the comics industry by writing copy for photos in adult magazines. Sh ...
and David López for ''Captain Marvel'' Volume 8, #2 (June 2014). Chewie is an ordinary-looking cat who was caught in a fight between
Carol Danvers Carol Susan Jane Danvers is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Gene Colan, the character first appeared as an officer in the United States Air Force and a colleagu ...
, then known as Ms. Marvel, and Sir Warren Traveler, inside a fiery building. Carol adopts the cat after she turns up at her apartment, and calls her Chewie, after ''
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'' character Chewbacca. Chewie is later revealed to be a Flerken, a cat-like alien.


Chewie in other media

* Chewie, renamed Goose in reference to the ''
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'' character Nick "Goose" Bradshaw, appears in the
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films '' Captain Marvel'' and ''
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''. She is portrayed by several cat actors: Archie, Reggie, Rizzo, and Gonzo in the former film, and Nemo and Tango in the latter. ** In '' Captain Marvel'', set in 1995, Goose is owned by
Mar-Vell Captain Marvel (real name: Mar-Vell; Earth alias Walter Lawson) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and designed by artist Gene Colan, the character first appeared in '' ...
. She helps
Carol Danvers Carol Susan Jane Danvers is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Gene Colan, the character first appeared as an officer in the United States Air Force and a colleagu ...
and
Nick Fury Colonel (United States), Colonel Nicholas Joseph "Nick" Fury Sr. is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer/artist Jack Kirby and writer Stan Lee, he first appeared in ''Sgt. Fury and ...
battle the
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before being adopted by the latter. ** In ''
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'', Goose is now Danvers' pet and is seen living with her on her spaceship. She additionally gives birth to several offspring who help Fury evacuate the S.A.B.E.R. space station. ** An alternate universe variant of Goose appears in the '' What If...?'' episode " What If... Peter Quill Attacked Earth's Mightiest Heroes?".


Chimera

Unrelated characters with the name Chimera appear in various American comic books published by Marvel Comics.


Mutant version

In the ''
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'' comics, Chimera is an interdimensional pirate who encounters
Wolverine The wolverine ( , ; ''Gulo gulo''), also called the carcajou or quickhatch (from East Cree, ''kwiihkwahaacheew''), is the largest land-dwelling species, member of the family Mustelidae. It is a muscular carnivore and a solitary animal. The w ...
while obtaining information on him and his feral state. She assists the self-styled heir of
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, Genesis, with Wolverine's capture so that Genesis can make Wolverine his first Horseman. They attempt to re-bond the
adamantium Adamantium is a fictional metal alloy, most famously appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is best known as the substance bonded to the character Wolverine's skeleton and claws. First mention in Marvel comics It was ...
that had been removed from Wolverine's skeleton by
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, but they fail when Wolverine's body violently expels the metal, killing most of Genesis' followers, the Dark Riders. Dirtnapone of the only Dark Riders to surviveteam up with Chimera to get revenge on Wolverine. Chimera encounters Wolverine again when he and
Venom Venom or zootoxin is a type of toxin produced by an animal that is actively delivered through a wound by means of a bite, sting, or similar action. The toxin is delivered through a specially evolved ''venom apparatus'', such as fangs or a sti ...
are lured into a trap set by her and Dirtnap. Chimera and Dirtnap are both seemingly killed in an implosion, but they survive and attack the
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school in an attempt to kidnap the M twins. The twins merge back into M and then merge with Emplate, forming M-Plate. Chimera captures Synch and flees along with M-Plate. Generation X later rescues Synch. Chimera is next seen in Madripoor, killing drug runners. She is approached by the Red Queen to join her Sisterhood of Mutants. Later in Japan, Chimera and the Sisterhood dig up Kwannon's body and confront
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, who is there on other business. Domino critically injures Chimera but she escapes with the rest of the Sisterhood and Kwannon's body. After the Red Queen heals her, the Sisterhood perform a spell involving Kwannon's body and a captive
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, returning her to her original body. The Sisterhood then attack the
X-Men The X-Men are a superhero team in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer/editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby, the team first appeared in Uncanny X-Men, ''The X-Men'' #1 (September 1963). Although initial ...
. Chimera, along with Martinique, attacks
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,
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, and Dazzler. After taking the adult X-Men out, she tries to attack
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and X-23, but they are teleported out by Pixie. Pixie then fetches the Stepford Cuckoos and
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. Chimera attacks the Cuckoos, who respond by beating her. Spiral then teleports the Sisterhood back to their base, where they split up, with Chimera going with the Red Queen to Jean Grey's burial site. There, she attacks Domino but is beaten by Colossus. When the Red Queen is defeated, Spiral teleports the Sisterhood away. Chimera later appears as a member of a group of Marauders that are brainwashed to attack the X-Men. As part of the "
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", Chimera again appears as a member of the Marauders. She assists Aries, Azimuth, and Coda into pursuing Nightcrawler through the sewers to capture him and make him Mister Sinister's specimen.


Femizons version

An unidentified version of Chimera is a member of the Femizons. She is a metamorph who can grow wings, claws, and other parts.


Mythical chimera

The
chimera Chimera, Chimaera, or Chimaira (Greek for " she-goat") originally referred to: * Chimera (mythology), a fire-breathing monster of ancient Lycia said to combine parts from multiple animals * Mount Chimaera, a fire-spewing region of Lycia or Cilicia ...
of
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appear in Marvel Comics. It is depicted as a speaking, fire-breathing monster with the heads of a lion and a goat, the front legs of a lion, the wings of a dragon, the hindquarters of a goat, and a snake-headed tail. The chimera is described as the offspring of
Echidna Echidnas (), sometimes known as spiny anteaters, are quill-covered monotremes (egg-laying mammals) belonging to the Family (biology), family Tachyglossidae , living in Australia and New Guinea. The four Extant taxon, extant species of echidnas ...
, which was slain by
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. The Chimera is later restored to life by
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to guard the caverns underneath New Olympus, joined by a
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and skeleton warriors. The Chimera encounters the
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, but did not recognize them as Olympians and breathed fire at them, sparking a fight between the heroes and the minions of Hera.
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forces the chimera to set its second head ablaze, causing it to flail around until being knocked unconscious.


Chipmunk Hunk

Chipmunk Hunk (Tomas Lara-Perez) is a fictional character appearing in
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s published by
Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
. He is a friend, ally, and brief love interest to Squirrel Girl. The character, created by
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and Erica Henderson, first appeared in '' The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl'' #1 (March 2015). Chipmunk Hunk is a chipmunk-like superhuman, student of
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, and friend of Doreen Green / Squirrel Girl. When Doreen learns that he is dating Mary Mahjan, a girl she had previously befriended, she accepts him as a platonic friend.


Chipmunk Hunk in other media

Chipmunk Hunk appears in '' Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2''.


Amadeus Cho


Ch'od


Choir

The Choir is a member of the UK superhero team The Union, representing
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.


Irina Clayton

Choir (Irina Clayton) is a fictional character appearing in
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comic books published by
Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
. The character was created by
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and Igor Kordej, first appearing in New X-Men #119 (November 2001). Choir's mutation grants her three additional mouths located around her neck, allowing her voice to project in multiple directions simultaneously. As a student at the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning, Choir stood alongside
Jean Grey Jean Elaine Grey-Summers is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character First appearance, first appeared in ''Uncanny X-Men, The X-Men'' #1 ...
in opposition to the U-Men. She had also been a member of Cyclops' Street team X-Men to battle against
Xorn Xorn is the alias of two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in ''New X-Men (2001 series), New X-Men Annual 2001'' (September 2001). He was created by Grant Morrison and Frank Qui ...
during his rampage through New York.


Chondu the Mystic


Andrew Chord

Andrew Chord is a character in
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published by
Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
. He is African American. His first appearance was in ''
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'' #411. Chord is the mentor of Night Thrasher and the
New Warriors The New Warriors are a fictional superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They traditionally consisted of teenage and young adult heroes, and were often seen to serve as a junior counterpart to Avengers (comics) ...
. He is also the father of
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and Midnight's Fire, and the son-in-law of Warriors villain Tai.


Character biography

Andrew Chord serves as an Army sergeant during the
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. His unit, known as the "Half Fulls", deploy to the Bolaven Plateau north of the Se Kong river in
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, where they scout locations for an airfield. The unit comprises six soldiers, including Night Thrasher's father Daryl Taylor, Diego Cassaes the Left Hand, and the fathers of the members of the Folding Circle, encounter the Temple of the Dragon's Breath, where a seemingly English-speaking Cambodian geriatric named Tai restrains them via magic. Tai tells the soldiers of the history of her people and asks the soldiers to mate with six young women in her cult. The soldiers are led to believe that their children will one day rule the world. Five of the soldiers agree, including Chord; Daryl Taylor refuses because he is married. Chord is married off to Tai's only daughter, Miyami, who he brings home to America. Miyami gives birth to their biracial children: Silhouette and Aaron ( Midnight's Fire). Miyami fakes her and her children's death in a car crash to avoid their being used as Tai's pawns. She leaves her children to be raised in Manhattan's Chinatown and disappears. Chord, believing his wife and children are dead, becomes a mercenary and travels the world.


Powers and abilities

Chord is an athletic man, but has no superhuman powers. He knows hand-to-hand combatant, and has combat training and military experience. He is a good marksman with conventional firearms. Chord also designed the Night Thrasher's original battle-suit. He is skilled at piloting aircraft and operating computers.


Chrell

Chrell is a character appearing in Marvel Comics. The character, created by
Christopher Yost Christopher Lee Yost (; born February 21, 1973) is an American film, television, animation, and comic book writer best known for his work for Marvel Studios' Marvel Cinematic Universe with '' Thor: The Dark World'' (2013) and '' Thor: Ragnarok'' ...
and
Takeshi Miyazawa Takeshi Miyazawa (born April 19, 1978) is a comic book artist who was born in Canada and attended Queen's University in Ontario to study art. His art style incorporates a manga sensibility. He is the co-creator of Marvel Comics character Amadeus C ...
, first appeared in ''Secret Invasion: Runaways/Young Avengers'' #1 (June 2008). He was a
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training instructor and commander, and a delegate of
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. Chrell utilized Super-Skrull abilities of the
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(similar to Kl'rt) in order to deal with the Runaways and the
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to assassinate Hulkling, culminating in his
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which is contained by Xavin.''Secret Invasion: Runaways/Young Avengers'' #1–3. Marvel Comics.


Chrell in other media

Chrell appears in '' The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes'' episode "Prisoner of War", voiced by Rick D. Wasserman. This version is the commander of the Skrulls' ship.


Chronomancer


Chthon

Chthon is a character in
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published by
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. The character, first appearing in ''Marvel Chillers'' (July 1975) and later named in ''
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'' #186 (May, 1979), was created by
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, Yong Montano, and
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. Chthon uses chaos magic and can warp reality. Chthon is an evil Elder God who is the writer of the ''
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'' and creator of the Dark Temple on
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. He also cursed
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with chaos magic when she was an infant. Chthon first attempts to possess Scarlet Witch after driving
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to kidnap the Avengers. Chthon faces
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,
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, and other characters. He fails again to possess Scarlet Witch during " Dark Reign", when Chthon inhabited Quicksilver's body, after which he is imprisoned in the Darkhold itself by the
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. Following his period of exile, Chthon is freed by the
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version of Carnage, before being banished again. During the events of " Secret Empire", Chthon possesses Wanda and influences her to join Hydra's Avengers. With members of the Underground and Hydra's Avengers end up in his base, the
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/
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fusion managed to figure out that Scarlet Witch was possessed by Chthon while also mentioning that Vision is suffering from an A.I. virus, and Odinson working with Hydra to reclaim Mjolnir. Wanda is freed by
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during the final battle against Hydra's forces. When
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got ahold of the Darkhold, he opened a portal that enabled Chthon to come through. Scarlet Witch and Doctor Doom traveled to Other-Realm to face Chthon before he can invade Earth. After taking the Darkhold, Scarlet Witch fused with it and defeated Chthon. He will return if Scarlet Witch dies as she makes her allies known of it. Following Scarlet Witch's revival after she was killed during the
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, Chthon was still inside her. Agatha Harkness later snuck into Scarlet Witch's body and stole Chthon's heart. During the " Contest of Chaos" storyline, Chthon's remains are used by Agatha Harkness to create a new Darkhold. During the " Venom War" storyline, a future version of Dylan Brock arrives in the Flickering Realms with Doctor Strange to seek his help in dealing with mechanical symbiotes. During this time, Chthon infuses Dylan's weapon with his magic.


Chthon in other media

* Chthon appears in ''
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'', voiced by
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. * A statue of Chthon appears in ''
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''. * Chthon appears in '' Marvel's Midnight Suns'', voiced by Darin De Paul.


Chtylok

Chtylok the Che-K'n Kau is a character in
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published by
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. The character first appears in ''The Sensational Spider-Man'' #13 (Feb. 1997). Chtylok is a tall chicken-like monster with razor-sharp talons, bovine-like legs and hooves, and a large, spiked, prehensile tail, that is capable of flight. It inhabits an area of the
Antarctic The Antarctic (, ; commonly ) is the polar regions of Earth, polar region of Earth that surrounds the South Pole, lying within the Antarctic Circle. It is antipodes, diametrically opposite of the Arctic region around the North Pole. The Antar ...
, just outside the
Savage Land The Savage Land is a fictional prehistoric land that features in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is a tropical preserve, hidden in Antarctica. It has appeared in many story arcs in '' Uncanny X-Men'' as well as other relate ...
. Millennia ago, the Fall People of the Savage Land worshiped the beast, util it went into hibernation.''The Sensational Spider-Man'' #15 The hole in the
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has begun to cause the ice around the Savage Land to melt, which wakes Chtylok from its hibernation. It finds its way to the surface of Monster Island and follows several fleeing monsters to the
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, where it battles the Hulk.


Caesar Cicero

Caesar "Big C" Cicero is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in
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#168 (October 1976) and is primarily known as a member of Silvermane's faction of the Maggia, a criminal organization within the Marvel Universe. Cicero serves as the group's legal counsel, providing advice and representation in legal matters, which allows the Maggia to maintain their criminal operations while evading legal consequences. Cicero, also known by his nickname "Big C", is characterized by his intelligence and legal acumen. As a lawyer, he frequently uses his knowledge of the law to manipulate the judicial system in favor of the Maggia, helping the organization navigate the complexities of criminal defense. Despite not being a typical mob enforcer, Cicero is a formidable figure within the organization due to his strategic thinking and his ability to protect high-ranking members from prosecution. Throughout his appearances, Cicero is portrayed as a key figure in the Maggia's operations, often working behind the scenes to protect their interests. His role as a legal advisor places him in direct opposition to law enforcement and superheroes such as
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, who often confront the Maggia's criminal activities. Cicero has played an instrumental role in multiple storylines where he helps to defend Maggia members, including providing legal support during criminal trials and managing the fallout from various criminal schemes. In addition to his legal expertise, Cicero is also shown to be involved in some of the more underhanded dealings of the Maggia, demonstrating a willingness to bend or break the law in order to maintain the organization's power. His actions and connections make him an influential figure within the criminal underworld, with his legal services being highly valued by mobsters seeking to avoid conviction. While Cicero's primary allegiance lies with the Maggia, his character has been used in various storylines to explore the intersection of law and crime, as well as the ethical dilemmas faced by those who operate in the gray areas of society.


Caesar Cicero in other media

Caesar Cicero appears in the ''
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'' episode "Wrath of the Sub-Mariner", voiced by Vic Perrin.


Cipher


Citizen V


Helmut Zemo


Dallas Riordan


Roberto da Costa


Clash

Clash, (Clayton Cole) is a
supervillain A supervillain, supervillainess or supercriminal is a major antagonist and variant of the villainous stock character who possesses Superpower (ability), superpowers. The character type is sometimes found in comic books and is often the primary ...
in
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published by
Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
. Clash first appears in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' Volume 3, #1 (June 2014) and was created by
Dan Slott Daniel "Dan" Slott (born July 3, 1967) is an American comic book writer, known for his work on Marvel Comics books such as ''The Amazing Spider-Man'', as well as ''The Superior Spider-Man'', ''She-Hulk'', ''Silver Surfer (comic book), Silver Surfe ...
and Ramon Perez. The character has a brief criminal career, reforms and works for Parker Industries, and then returns to his criminal roots during the "Civil War II" storyline. As a child, Clayton Cole sees
Peter Parker Spider-Man is a superhero in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appeared in the anthology comic book ''Amazing Fantasy'' #15 (August 1962) in the Silver Age of ...
's Masked Marvel wrestle Crusher Hogan. He then begins to work on technology so that he can be like the "Masked Marvel", taking the name Clash. During his first foray as clash, he comes into conflict with Spider-Man, is defeated, and sentenced to a youth detention center. Upon being released on parole, Clash works as a henchmen for Owl (Marvel Comics), Owl and other supervillains.''Civil War II: The Amazing Spider-Man'' #2. Marvel Comics. He later reforms and begins working for Parker Industries before returning to crime.


Clash in other media

* Clayton Cole appears in the ''Spider-Man (2017 TV series), Spider-Man'' episode "Osborn Academy", voiced by Yuri Lowenthal. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information. This version is a teenager and best friend of Shocker (character), Herman Schultz. * Clayton Cole appears in ''The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014 video game), The Amazing Spider-Man 2'', voiced by an uncredited actor. This version is a street thug and close friend of Herman Schultz.


Clea


Albert Cleary


Cloak


Cloud 9

Cloud 9 Abigail "Abby" Boylen is a teenage superheroine in
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published by
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. Cloud 9 was created by writer
Dan Slott Daniel "Dan" Slott (born July 3, 1967) is an American comic book writer, known for his work on Marvel Comics books such as ''The Amazing Spider-Man'', as well as ''The Superior Spider-Man'', ''She-Hulk'', ''Silver Surfer (comic book), Silver Surfe ...
and artist Stefano Caselli. She first appears in ''Avengers: The Initiative'' #1 (June 2007), and appeared until the end of its publication (issue #35, May 2010). She is also one of the protagonists of the 2011, six-issue limited series "Fear Itself (comics), Fear Itself". Could 9 first demonstrates her powers while flying on a cloud in Evanston, Illinois. She is spotted by the Avengers: The Initiative, Initiative program and recruited into it by War Machine. Cloud 9 is depicted as shy and self-conscious about her body. During a uniform exchange, Cloud 9 accidentally enters the boys' showers and is found by fellow new hero Michael Van Patrick, MVP. When Cloud 9 trains with Armory (comics), Armory, Armory accidentally shoots MVP when he tries to protect Cloud 9 from harm. Armory is grounded from being a superhero and expelled from the base. Cloud 9 is later sent on an emergency mission to protect the United States president from an assassination attempt by Hydra, during which she shoots down a Hydra fighter with a pulse rifle. She becomes distressed when she realizes that the Hydra pilot died in the explosion.''Avengers: The Initiative'' #2 (July 2007) Later, in a fight with the group Warbound, she tries to kill Elloe Kaifi, but is talked out of doing so.''Avengers: The Initiative'' #5 (October 2007) During the "Killed In Action" story arc, Cloud 9 learns that the Initiative had secretly made clones of MVP. One of them, KIA (comics), KIA, goes on a rampage. Cloud 9 travels to the Van Patrick home with other Initiative members to attempt to convince the first MVP clone to download his memories into a device that will transmit them into KIA's brain and reprogram KIA, but possibly leave the first clone mindless. Cloud 9 distracts KIA by playing on the latent memories of the original MVP and kissing him, allowing her to fill his lungs with her vapor. The MVP clone, rather than wipe his own mind, instead places the helmet on KIA, leaving him an empty shell. Cloud 9 and the clone decide to start things over, acknowledging that the clone is not the MVP she knew. When Cloud 9 completes her Initiative training, she is assigned to Freedom Force, where she fights alongside Challenger (comics), Challenger, Think Tank, Equinox (comics), Equinox, and Spinner. When Equinox is revealed to be a
Skrull The Skrulls () are a race of List of fictional extraterrestrials, extraterrestrial shapeshifters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They first appeared in ''Fantastic Four (comic book), Fantastic Four'' #2 and were crea ...
infiltrator, Cloud 9 kills him.''Avengers: The Initiative'' #18 Initiative instructor Tigra expresses concern that Cloud 9 has developed a detached attitude towards killing. Tigra worries that Cloud 9 may face psychological trauma if she is forced to confront her feelings. During the '' Dark Reign'' storyline,
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orders Freedom Force to attack the Heavy Hitters (comics), Heavy Hitters after they secede from the Initiative. Cloud 9 is ordered to assassinate Donyell Taylor, Night Thrasher, but she misses on purpose. She then lies, but Taskmaster (character), Taskmaster realizes that she is lying and places her on probation. She then joins Hardball (comics), Hardball to battle the demon Nightmare (Marvel Comics), Nightmare after he demonic possession, possesses Trauma. Nightmare plagues Cloud 9 with visions of undead people who have been shot in the head. She fights them and yells at Trauma to fight off Nightmare. Trauma hears her, but Nightmare knocks her out. Following the events of the ''Siege (comics), Siege'' storyline, Cloud 9 assists a depowered Komodo (comics), Komodo in capturing Baron Von Blitzschlag. After Steve Rogers replaces Norman Osborn, Rogers offers Cloud 9 a spot as a trainer at Avengers Academy. She declines after he tells her that it is optional and that the Superhuman Registration Act has been abolished. She destroys her superhero registration card and removes her costume as she flies away, freed from the Act's requirements. During the ''Fear Itself (comics), Fear Itself'' storyline, Cloud 9 refuses to attend a meeting held by Prodigy (Ritchie Gilmore), Prodigy regarding magical hammers that have crashed to Earth. However, when Thor Girl is apprehended and accosted by men outside of her holding cell, Cloud 9 arrives to rescue her and subdues the men. After defeating Quicksand (comics), Quicksand, who was on a murder spree, they fight against Juggernaut (character), Juggernaut, who has been transformed into Kuurth: Breaker of Stone, and rescue civilians in Las Vegas. Cloud 9 later appears among the heroes allied with Avengers Academy, Jeremy Briggs. During a confrontation with the students of the Avengers Academy, she expresses contentment with her new job and expresses that she has no desire to act as a hero herself. In '' Secret Empire'', Cloud 9 appears as a member of the Underground after Hydra takes over the United States.


Cloud 9 in other media

Cloud 9 appears in ''Lego Marvel's Avengers'', voiced by Laura Bailey (voice actress), Laura Bailey.


Clown

Clown is the name of different characters in
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published by
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.


Eliot Franklin

Eliot Franklin is a member of the Ringmaster (comics), Ringmaster's Circus of Crime who is themed after a clown. He and the other members of the Circus - the Human Cannonball (Marvel Comics), Human Cannonball, the Great Gambonnos, and Princess Python - later leave the Ringmaster's service and become independent criminals, collectively known as the Masters of Menace. In the "
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" storyline, the Clown becomes a bird-like mutate after being exposed to gamma radiation and joins the Gamma Corps under the name Griffin. In ''Hulk (comic book), Hulk'' (vol. 3), Griffin and the members of Gamma Corps have their powers removed by Doc Green, a new personality of the Hulk who believes gamma-powered superhumans to be a threat to humanity.


Second version

A second version of Clown appears in ''Brand New Day (comics), Brand New Day'' as a member of the Hood's crime syndicate. The Clown is later contacted by Zodiac (comics)#Other versions, Zodiac and Death Reaper, who ask him to join them. Together, they attack the Human Torch, hijack the Red Ronin mecha to attack Times Square, and annoy
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. The Clown, along with Trapster, Paste-Pot Pete, rob a bank during Red Ronin's rampage; during the robbery, the Clown executes subdued security guards. The Clown later joins Manslaughter Marsdale in killing H.A.M.M.E.R troops at an old S.H.I.E.L.D. barbershop base, as Zodiac reveals the stolen Zodiac Key to Agent Murphy. The Clown is eventually revealed to be Eliot Franklin's half-brother. Boomerang (comics), Boomerang and Owl (Marvel Comics), Owl later bring the Clown into the Sinister Sixteen, which is assembled to distract the Chameleon (comics), Chameleon's forces while Boomerang steals from him.


Third version

A third, unnamed version of Clown appears as a member of the Circus of Crime in the "Spiral" storyline. In the '' Secret Empire'' storyline, the Clown joins the Army of Evil.


Clown in other media

The Eliot Franklin incarnation of the Clown appears in ''The Marvel Super Heroes'' episode "Ringmaster" as a member of the Circus of Crime.


Coachwhip


Coal Tiger


Cobalt Man

Cobalt Man (Ralph Roberts) is a character in
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published by
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. The character was created by writer
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and penciller Werner Roth (comics), Werner Roth, and first appears in ''
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'' #31 (April 1967). He has been an antagonist to various superheroes. An ex-employee of Stark Industries and the older brother of Ted Roberts, Ralph builds a weaponized suit armor powered by cobalt radiation. While giving a tour of his lab to
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(Ted's girlfriend at the time), he becomes unstable as a result of the radiation from his Cobalt Man armor.
Cyclops In Greek mythology and later Roman mythology, the Cyclopes ( ; , ''Kýklōpes'', "Circle-eyes" or "Round-eyes"; singular Cyclops ; , ''Kýklōps'') are giant one-eyed creatures. Three groups of Cyclopes can be distinguished. In Hesiod's ''Th ...
, Marvel Girl, Beast (Marvel Comics), Beast, Iceman (Marvel Comics), Iceman, and Warren Worthington III, Angel defeat him. Tyrannus (comics), Tyrannus kidnaps Ralph in order to build a giant robot version of Cobalt Man which the
X-Men The X-Men are a superhero team in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer/editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby, the team first appeared in Uncanny X-Men, ''The X-Men'' #1 (September 1963). Although initial ...
defeat before Ralph's rescue.''X-Men'' (vol. 1) #34 (July 1967) Roberts later develops a streamlined version of the Cobalt Man armor and attempts to destroy himself and Sydney, Australia, to show the world the dangers of radiation. The
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defeats Cobalt Man and he seemingly dies a safe distance from Earth. Cobalt Man is then forced to join Egghead (Marvel Comics), Egghead's Emissaries of Evil. He fights the Hulk again, until the Defenders (comics), Defenders restore his sanity and he seemingly sacrifices himself in a contained nuclear explosion alongside Egghead. However, Cobalt Man survives and fights the Hulk for a third time. During the ''
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'' event, Cobalt Man is among the villains that fought the
New Warriors The New Warriors are a fictional superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They traditionally consisted of teenage and young adult heroes, and were often seen to serve as a junior counterpart to Avengers (comics) ...
in Stamford, Connecticut and is killed when Nitro (character), Nitro exploded.''
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'' #1 (July 2006)
Cobalt man is later resurrected in ''Deadpool & the Mercs for Money''.


Cobalt Man in other media

Ralph Roberts, hybridized with Fixer (Marvel Comics), Paul Ebersol / Fixer, appears in ''Avengers Assemble (TV series), Avengers Assemble'', voiced by Rick D. Wasserman. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information. Additionally, a robotic version of Cobalt Man appears in the episode "A Friend in Need" as a creation of
Ultron Ultron () is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema, the character first appeared as an unnamed character in ''The Avengers (comic book), The Avengers'' #5 ...
.


Cobra


Izzy Cohen

Isadore "Izzy" Cohen is a character in
American comic books An American comic book is a thin periodical literature originating in the United States, commonly between 24 and 64 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, American comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publ ...
published by
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. His first appearance was in ''Sgt. Fury and the Howling Commandos'' #1 (May 1963). Cohen is an expert in mechanical devices, particularly automobiles. He uses grenades and machine guns in battle. Cohen fights Nazis alongside Nick Fury during World War II. Cohen features in dozens of adventures, such as in ''Sgt. Fury and the Howling Commandos'' #32, where he resists Nazi brainwashing and helps to destroy a weapons plant. After the war, Cohen goes home to Brooklyn, settles down with his wife, and runs his father's mechanic shop. He has two sons and one daughter. He turns the family business into a string of car dealerships, which he eventually passes down to his sons. Cohen signs up for a tour of duty in the Korean War, where he is promoted to sergeant. He also fights in the Vietnam War. In 1972, he is shot at a reunion, and in the 1980s, he confronts a Life Model Decoy (LMD) of the Nazi war criminal Baron von Strucker. He then serves in S.H.I.E.L.D. after it is nearly destroyed by an LMD.


Izzy Cohen in other media

* Izzy Cohen makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in the ''X-Men: The Animated Series'' episode "Old Soldiers". * Izzy Cohen appears in a flashback depicted in ''
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'' episode "Wrath of the Red Skull!". * Izzy Cohen appears in a flashback depicted in '' The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes'' episode "Meet Captain America".


Malcolm Colcord


Coldblood


Coldheart

Coldheart is the name of a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She first appeared in ''
Spider-Man Spider-Man is a superhero in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appearance, first appeared in the anthology comic book ''Amazing Fantasy'' #15 (August 1962) in ...
'' #49 (August 1994) and was created by Howard Mackie and Tom Lyle. Kateri Deseronto was once a government agent with the codename Coldheart. After her son's death during a battle between the Hobgoblin and Spider-Man, she was deemed mentally unfit for field duty. Her clearance was revoked and she was forcibly retired. Breaking into the government agency she worked for, Coldheart steals her costume, then fights her way out. Later, she waits in the shadows, listening to a police radio that says Spider-Man is confronting Hobgoblin (comics), the Hobgoblin, who is attempting to kidnap his own son. As Spider-Man swings into action, Coldheart freezes his webline, sending him crashing through a table. This gives Hobgoblin enough time to escape with his son, Jay. Coldheart rushes at Spider-Man, but Spidey easily evades her swords, and kicks her in the face, letting him catch up with the Hobgoblin. She fights Hobgoblin on the roof of the building, but the Hobgoblin, realizing he's losing, throws a pumpkin bomb on the roof, sending his son flying. Spider-Man jumps after Jay, saving him, but when he looks up, Coldheart has a blade under his chin, freezing him. Jay begs her to leave Spider-Man alone, and Coldheart decides to pursue the Hobgoblin instead of killing Spider-Man. Sometime later, Coldheart was arrested and imprisoned in the Raft. Coldheart was apparently one of the many villains that escaped from the The Raft (comics), Raft prison when Electro (Marvel Comics), Electro caused a mass-prison break. Hiding in Stamford with Cobalt Man, Nitro (comics), Nitro, and Speedfreek, she was eventually tracked down by the
New Warriors The New Warriors are a fictional superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They traditionally consisted of teenage and young adult heroes, and were often seen to serve as a junior counterpart to Avengers (comics) ...
. Seeing the need to neutralize the villains (and gain good footage for their reality show) the Warriors attacked. During the battle, Nitro used his powers to explode the entire neighborhood, causing over six hundred deaths. Of the villains, only Nitro survived. During the "Avengers: Standoff!" storyline, Coldheart appears alive as an inmate of Pleasant Hill, a gated community established by S.H.I.E.L.D.


Collective Man


Collector


Rusty Collins


Colonel


Colossus


Colosso-Bug

Colosso-Bug is an anthropomorphic insect version of Colossus and a member of the X-Bugs.


Comanche


Comet

Comet (Harris Moore) is a character in
American comic books An American comic book is a thin periodical literature originating in the United States, commonly between 24 and 64 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, American comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publ ...
published by
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. He first appears in ''Nova (Richard Rider), Nova #21'' (September 1978), and was created by
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and John Buscema. In the late 1950s, radiation from a gaseous entity resembling a tiny comet mutagenically alters Moore, giving him superhuman flying and electrical powers, which he uses as the Comet, a costumed crimefighter. Decades later, he goes to Xandar to aid its people in their war against the
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s as one of the Champions of Xandar. After his son Crimebuster (Marvel Comics), Crimebuster dies, the Comet chooses to remain on Xandar. The Comet dies battling the forces of Nebula (comics), Nebula.


Comet Man


Commander Kraken


Conan


Condor


Billy Connors


Martha Connors


Conquest


Constrictor


Contemplator


Controller


Jen Cooke


Finn Cooley


Carlie Cooper


Valerie Cooper


Copperhead


Copycat

Copycat (Vanessa Carlysle) is a character in
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published by
Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
. Copycat first appears in ''X-Force (comic book), X-Force'' #19 (February 1993), where the character was retconned to the first appearance of
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in ''The New Mutants (comic book), The New Mutants'' #98 (February 1991). She was created by
Fabian Nicieza Fabian Nicieza (; December 31, 1961) is an Argentine-American comic book writer and editor who is best known for his work on Marvel titles such as ''X-Men'', '' X-Force'', ''New Warriors'', ''Nomad'', ''Cable'', '' Gambit'', '' Deadpool'' and ' ...
and Greg Capullo. The character has been depicted as a former member of X-Force. Copycat is a shapeshifting, metamorph with the ability to duplicate another being down to the cellular level, including superpowers and mental imprints. Copycat requires only knowledge to duplicate a person's appearance, but needs physical contact to duplicate anything else. She is also capable of turning into animals.''Deadpool'' (vol. 3) #59 (December 2001) The daughter of Dorothy and the late Burt Carlysle, of New Brunswick, New Jersey, she is kicked out of her home and becomes a sex worker in Boston, where she meets and falls in love with mercenary Deadpool, Wade Wilson. Zoe Culloden, a time-traveling agent of Landau, Luckman, and Lake, saves Carlysle when she travels into the past to prevent Wilson's eventual self-destruction. That night, Wilson breaks up with Carlysle after learning that he has a terminal illness. Carlysle becomes a mercenary and works for Genesis (Marvel Comics), Mr. Tolliver, an arms dealer.


Copycat in other media

* Copycat makes minor non-speaking appearances in ''X-Men: The Animated Series''. * Copycat makes minor non-speaking appearances in ''Wolverine and the X-Men (TV series), Wolverine and the X-Men''. * Vanessa Carlysle appears in the films ''Deadpool (film), Deadpool'', ''Deadpool 2'', and ''Deadpool & Wolverine'', portrayed by Morena Baccarin. This version is not a mutant, a decision made by writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick to avoid confusing viewers, though they are open to exploring the idea in a future sequel. Additionally, she enters a relationship with, and later becomes engaged to, Wade Wilson (film character), Wade Wilson.


Anya Corazon


Gil Corazon

Gilberto "Gil" Corazon is a minor character in
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published by
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. The character, created by Fiona Avery and Mark Brooks (comics), Mark Brooks, first appears in ''Amazing Fantasy'' Volume 2, #1 (August 2004). He is Anya Corazon's father and Sofia Corazon's widower. He is an investigative reporter of Puerto Rican people, Puerto Rican lineage.''Amazing Fantasy'' (vol. 2) #1–6 (August 2004 – January 2005) During an investigation of crime lord Jamie Jade, Sofia is killed in a fire, and Gil and Anya flee to New York.''Araña: The Heart of the Spider'' #1–6 (March 2005 – August 2005)''Araña: The Heart of the Spider'' #7–12 (September 2005 – February 2006) Gil eventually discovers that his daughter is the superheroine () Spider-Girl, with the help of
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. When Anya is wounded, Gil files to keep Anya safe.''Ms. Marvel'' (vol. 2) #7 (November 2006)''Ms. Marvel'' (vol. 2) #12 (April 2007)''Ms. Marvel'' (vol. 2) #18 (October 2007) Gil is also an acquaintance of the
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. Gil is later killed and the Thunderbolt Ross, Red Hulk is framed as his killer by the Raven Society organization.''Spider-Girl'' (vol. 2) #1 (November 2010)''Spider-Girl'' (vol. 2) #2 (December 2010)''Spider-Girl'' (vol. 2) #8 (July 2011)


Sofia Corazon

Sofia Corazon is a minor character in
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published by
Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
. The character, created by Fiona Avery and Mark Brooks, first appears in ''Amazing Fantasy'' Volume 2, #1 (August 2004). She is Anya Corazon's mother of Mexican people, Mexican descent, and Gil Corazon's wife. Sofia is a member of the Spider Society, and is killed by crime lord Jamie Jade while Gil is investigating him. Sofia's ghost follows her daughter when she is () Spider-Girl, dissuading her from taking drastic actions. She also passes Araña's exoskeleton on to Hunter (character), Nina Smith.


Peter Corbeau


Edwin Cord


Abraham Cornelius


Archie Corrigan


Corruptor


Corsair


Tom Corsi

Thomas "Tom" Corsi is a character in
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s published by
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, most often appearing in
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stories. Tom first appears in ''New Mutants, The New Mutants'' #19 (1984) and was created by
Chris Claremont Christopher S. Claremont (; born November 25, 1950) is an English-born American comic book writer and novelist. Claremont is best known for his 16-year stint on ''Uncanny X-Men'' from 1975 to 1991, far longer than that of any other writer,Clarem ...
and Bill Sienkiewicz.


Character biography

Tom Corsi is a member of the Westchester County, New York, Westchester County Police Department. After the Demon Bear carries out an attack on Danielle Moonstar, the
New Mutants The New Mutants are a group of fictional mutant superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, generally in association with the X-Men. Originally depicted as the teenaged junior class at the Xavier Institute, sub ...
bring her to the Mid-County Medical Center, where Corsi and Sharon Friedlander, an ER nurse, are kidnapped and possessed by the Demon Bear. The Demon Bear attempts to transform Corsi and Friedlander into his demonic slaves, but he is defeated the New Mutants. Tom and Sharon are returned to their human forms, but transformed to resemble Indigenous peoples of the Americas, Native Americans and enhanced in their abilities. Later, Tom and Sharon are mentally attacked by the Empath (comics), Empath, causing them to fall into a sexual obsession with one another for several days. Afterwards, Tom spends time at the X-Mansion, Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. Tom later battles the Reavers (comics), Reavers on Muir Island while being manipulated by the Shadow King. As part of Professor X, Charles Xavier's Mutant Underground, he is asked to work at Our Mother of the Sacred Heart, a school disabled children. When the school comes under attack by a group of Acolytes (comics), Acolytes, Tom kills one of the Kleinstocks (comics), Kleinstock Brothers and Sharon is slain by Joanna Cargill. The X-Men, summoned by Sharon before her death, defeat the Acolytes. Tom later becomes a teacher at Massachusetts Academy, a school for mutants run by the White Queen, where he teaches physical education to a small group known as
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. When the school is closed down, he moves back to the Xavier Institute, where
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is a student in his class. After M-Day, Corsi and Moonstar are fired due to the loss of 90% of the student body.


Powers and abilities

Tom has enhanced strength, and claims he can lift twice the amount of the world weightlifting record with relative ease.


Fabian Cortez

Fabian Cortez is a
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known under the codename The Power. He is a
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with the ability to augment the powers of other mutants, sometimes to their benefit, and sometimes to their detriment. He can increase a mutant's abilities, rejuvenating them after exhaustion, or seemingly enhancing their power. However, his manipulations often come with a price—Cortez can make mutants dependent on his "treatments", using this dependency to exert control over them. He can "supercharge" their powers to dangerous levels. Cortez is also capable of nullifying the powers of other mutants. Furthermore, he can heal others by temporarily enhancing their natural healing factor. In ''S.W.O.R.D.'', Cortez joins the Six, a mutant team led by S.W.O.R.D. and Abigail Brand. Created by writer
Chris Claremont Christopher S. Claremont (; born November 25, 1950) is an English-born American comic book writer and novelist. Claremont is best known for his 16-year stint on ''Uncanny X-Men'' from 1975 to 1991, far longer than that of any other writer,Clarem ...
and artist Jim Lee, the character First appearance, first appeared in ''X-Men: Legacy, X-Men'' #1 (October 1991). He is rumored to have been named after writer
Fabian Nicieza Fabian Nicieza (; December 31, 1961) is an Argentine-American comic book writer and editor who is best known for his work on Marvel titles such as ''X-Men'', '' X-Force'', ''New Warriors'', ''Nomad'', ''Cable'', '' Gambit'', '' Deadpool'' and ' ...
, who Claremont had tensions with at the time.


Fabian Cortez in other media

* Fabian Cortez appears in ''X-Men: The Animated Series'', voiced by Jeffrey Nicholls. This version initially serves as the leader of the Acolytes. Following a failed attempt at betraying Magneto, Cortez becomes a follower of Apocalypse (character), Apocalypse and enacts a plot to transfer his essence into a new host. However, his plan backfires and Apocalypse possesses Cortez instead. * Fabian Cortez appears as a boss in ''X-Men: Gamesmaster's Legacy''. * Fabian Cortez appears as a boss in ''X-Men 2: Clone Wars''.


Cosmo the Spacedog


Cottonmouth


Cornell Cottonmouth


Burchell Clemens


Phil Coulson


Delphine Courtney

Delphine Courtney is a supervillain in
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s published by
Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
. Delphine Courtney first appears in ''Alpha Flight'' #7 (February 1984) and was created by John Byrne. The character subsequently appears in ''Alpha Flight'' #11–13 (June–August 1984), ''Alpha Flight'' #22 (May 1985), and ''Alpha Flight'' #25–28 (August–November 1985). Delphine Courtney also appears as part of the "Omega Flight" entry in ''Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe, The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition'' #9.


Character biography

Delphine Courtney is a servitor robot, built by the Roxxon Energy Corporation to serve Jerry Jaxon. Courtney initially has a fully feminine human appearance, and is referred to by ''she/her'' pronouns by her creators.''Alpha Flight'' #12 (July 1984) On Jaxon's behalf, Courtney recruits several superhumans that were former members of Gamma Flight and Beta Flight, the Canada, Canadian government's training teams, who were dismissed after the government closed Department H. She recruits them so that Jaxon can form a personal super-team, Omega Flight, and take revenge on James Hudson Guardian (Marvel Comics), Guardian, the founder of Department H and leader of the still-active Alpha Flight. Courtney manipulates the recruits into seeking their own revenge on Alpha through an "influencer" device built into her systems. Courtney is unable to influence Roger Bochs, the inventor of the Box (comics), Box robot, who remains loyal to Hudson and the Flight program, forcing Jaxon to directly involve himself by taking control of Box. Luring James and Vindicator (comics), Heather Hudson to America with an offer of employment at Roxxon in
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, Jaxon and Omega Flight ambush James while Heather is detained by Courtney. During an attempted escape, Heather damages Courtney's flesh-like facial covering, revealing that she is a robot. Although Omega Flight seemingly enacts revenge by apparently killing James, Courtney witnesses Jaxon's death from feedback caused by Box's destruction; Omega's remaining members are turned over to the police. Escaping capture, Courtney frees Omega Flight from jail and employs the group in a new plot against Alpha Flight. Courtney's appearance is reconfigured to incorporate facsimiles of Guardian's battle-suit technology and infiltrates Alpha Flight posing as Guardian. Courtney lures the group into a second encounter with Omega Flight. Beyonder defeats Omega Flight, forcing Courtney and the team to flee. Their escape is blocked by Madison Jeffries, a former Flight trainee whom Courtney had not recruited because of his ability to control machines and his loyalty to James. Jeffries attacks using a construct created from an automobile, and Courtney uses one of the future duplicates of Omega Flight member Flashback (comics), Flashback as a human shield, resulting in Courtney's death and the mental breakdown of the original Flashback. Bochs and Jeffries later salvage portions of Courtney's second incarnation to construct a new battle-suit functionally identical to James's original, which is used by Heather as the Vindicator.


Powers and abilities

Delphine Courtney possesses superhuman strength and has a high degree of resistance to physical damage. Courtney has better sight and hearing than a human being's, and possesses an "influencer" that can affect pre-existing psychological conditions in the human mind, allowing Courtney to manipulate individuals. Courtney could masquerade as either gender by altering its underlying structure and could also impersonate specific individuals. While impersonating James Hudson, Courtney also uses technology that can replicate the properties of his battle suits.


June Covington

June Covington
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is a character in
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published by
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. Covington first appears in the first issue of the 2011 ''Osborn'' limited series and was created by
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and Emma Rios. She began appearing as a regular character in the ''Dark Avengers'' series, beginning with ''Dark Avengers'' #175. June Covington is introduced as a postgraduate education, postgrad student who is bored with her life working at a university. She develops an interest in eliminating genetic imperfections and becomes a scientist. Eventually, after testing, she perfects her own genetics. After killing 18 people during a prayer meeting for special needs children, Covington is apprehended and incarcerated in a secret government base underwater. While imprisoned, she meets fellow inmates
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, List of incarnations of Spider-Man#Ai Apaec, Ai Apaec, Kingmaker (comics), Kingmaker, and Carny Rives, with whom she plans to break out. After they secure an escape pod and make their way to the surface, Covington becomes Osborn's doctor. Covington becomes a member of the second incarnation of Norman Osborn's Dark Avengers as the
Scarlet Witch The Scarlet Witch is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in The X-Men #4 in March 1964, in the Silver Age of Comic Boo ...
. June Covington has antiseptic breath, bones that soften to diffuse impact, and glands that distribute megadoses of Relaxin to allow her joints to dislocate with ease. She has a neurotoxin in her blood to which she is immune, and which she delivers using her razor-sharp fingernails. She also possesses surgically implanted gills.


June Covington in other media

June Covington makes a minor appearance in the novel ''New Avengers: Breakout'' as an escapee of the The Raft (comics), Raft.


Cowgirl


Cr'reee

Cr'reee is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Cr'reee is mostly associated with the
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line of comics as a member of the intergalactic pirates, the Starjammers. Created by
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and Dave Cockrum, the character first appeared in ''
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'' #104 (January 1977). Cr'reee is a mammal-like alien who acts as a pet to fellow member, Ch'od.


Cr'reee in other media

* Cr'reee makes non-speaking appearances in ''X-Men: The Animated Series'' as a member of the Starjammers. * Marvel Legends created a figure of Cr'reee for the 2023 Ch'od Build-a-Figure wave.


H. Warren Craddock

H. Warren Craddock is a character appearing in
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published by
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. The character, created by
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and Sal Buscema, first appeared in ''The Avengers (comic book), Avengers'' #92 (September 1971). He is a politician.


Skrull imposter

A
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imposter, created by
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and Jack Kirby, first appeared in ''Fantastic Four (comic book), Fantastic Four'' #2 (September 1961). The Skrull was among a Skrull group who impersonated the
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; three are hypnotized as cows yet one escaped. The Skrull impersonated Craddock in order to be involved with the Alien Activities Commission to manipulate public views on Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell), Captain Marvel, and utilize political tactics against the
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and Fantastic Four. Ultimately, the Skrull posing as Craddock was exposed by Rick Jones (character), Rick Jones and beaten to death by an angry mob caused from his anti-alien instigations while his identity theft victim is located by Nick Fury.


Graydon Creed


Crime Master

The Crime Master is a
supervillain A supervillain, supervillainess or supercriminal is a major antagonist and variant of the villainous stock character who possesses Superpower (ability), superpowers. The character type is sometimes found in comic books and is often the primary ...
appearing in
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s published by
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. The character is depicted as an example of the professional-criminal type, and an enemy of
Spider-Man Spider-Man is a superhero in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appearance, first appeared in the anthology comic book ''Amazing Fantasy'' #15 (August 1962) in ...
. Created and designed by artist and plotter Steve Ditko with writer and editor
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, he first appeared in ''
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'' #26 (July 1965).


Nicholas Lewis Sr.

Nicholas "Lucky" Lewis was a masked criminal who attempted to organize all non- Maggia New York City crime gangs under his control. He was opposed by Spider-Man, Frederick Foswell, and especially his chief rival, the Green Goblin whose real name of
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he had found out. The Crime Master's attempt to build a criminal empire failed when Foswell informed the police about a large crime boss gathering the Crime Master had organized. Seeking revenge on Foswell, he prepared to assassinate Spider-Man, J. Jonah Jameson, and Foswell at the ''
Daily Bugle The ''Daily Bugle'' (at one time ''The DB!'') is a fictional New York City tabloid newspaper appearing as a plot element in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The ''Daily Bugle'' is a regular fixture in the Marvel Universe, most ...
'', but he was instead killed by the police waiting for him there upon Foswell's tip-off.


Nicholas Lewis Jr.

Nicholas Lewis Jr. is the son of the original Crime Master. He met Janice Foswell, the daughter of the original Big Man, during his education period in Europe and they became engaged. After learning that both their fathers died due to alleged involvement by Spider-Man, Lewis decided to take up his father's identity as the Crime Master to avenge his death. Unknowingly, Janice also had the same idea and disguised herself as the new Big Man (comics), Big Man. Both met and joined up to battle Spider-Man, the Human Torch and the Sons of the Tiger; but when they got into an argument about who was in charge, Janice was fatally shot by Nick. When their identities were revealed, Nick broke down in tears and was subsequently left to the police. Since then, he has apparently remained in prison.


Bennett Brant

Bennett Brant is the brother of Betty Brant. He ended up in a gambling debt with the gangster Blackie Gaxton to pay for his mother's medical bills. With the help of Doctor Octopus, Gaxton kidnapped Bennett and Betty as insurance against anyone who wanted to prevent him from leaving the country. Bennett was double-crossed by Gaxton who refused to free him of any debts. Blackie was fatally shot during a melee between Gaxton's gang, Doctor Octopus, and Spider-Man. Many years later, a new Crime Master appeared in the ''Venom'' series. He proved to be a shrewd planner, with substantial resources and many henchmen. His paths first crossed with Flash Thompson, Eugene "Flash" Thompson, the most recent host of the Venom (character), Venom symbiote, when Flash was sent to stop a mad scientist who had developed powerful Vibranium#Antarctic variety, Antarctic Vibranium bullets for the Crime Master. The Crime Master subsequently organized his own team to destroy Venom, which he called the Savage Six. It consisted of himself, Jack O'Lantern (Marvel Comics), Jack-O-Lantern, Human Fly (character), Human Fly, Death Adder (character), Death Adder, Megatak, and Eddie Brock, Toxin. When Betty Brant was brought before the Crime Master, she was shocked when the Crime Master revealed himself to be her own brother who invited Betty to join him in killing Venom. After his unmasking, Brant claimed that the Crime Master identity went back centuries, and that the bearer of it was chosen by an enigmatic criminal empire. After Venom arrived at his hideout, Bennett almost killed him with a sonic pistol and a flamethrower, but he was shot and killed by Betty. When Venom began to make a comment on this, Betty stated that her brother "died a long time ago."


Impostor Crime Master

Venom later came across another Crime Master who was smuggling weapons into the city. Venom fights this Crime Master and notices that he is acting differently. At the same time, the The Superior Spider-Man, Superior Spider-Man (Otto Octavius's mind in Spider-Man's body) gets a call from Spider-Island 2 about Venom and the Crime Master and proceeds to have a small army assemble outside the building in which they are fighting. The Superior Spider-Man breaks into the building just as the Crime Master takes off his mask. It is revealed that the man under the mask is an unnamed Maggia operative who had just bought the Crime Master identity and gear from Roderick Kingsley, Hobgoblin. The Maggia operative then surrenders. The Crime Master subsequently hires Blood Spider, Death-Shield, and Jagged Bow to help him steal a damaged Rigellian Recorder from Deadpool and the Mercs for Money. After the heist goes awry, the Crime Master attempts to buy the Recorder through an auction being held by Deadpool, but is outbid by the Ozarks Kingpin. During the ''Civil War II'' storyline, the Crime Master joins the Kingpin (character), Kingpin's organization and is killed by one of Fisk's enemies, who defaces his corpse with a sign that reads "It's Not Your City".


Inner Demons version

One of Mister Negative's Inner Demons (comics), Inner Demons later impersonates the Hobgoblin's Crime Master to manipulate the Black Cat (Marvel Comics), Black Cat and the Enforcers (comics), Enforcers into helping him break into Ryker's Island, where he tries to assassinate Hammerhead and Tombstone (character), Tombstone. The plan is foiled by Spider-Man and the Wraith (Yuri Watanabe), Wraith.


Crime Master V

An unidentified Crime Master worked closely with Madame Masque as they both share the struggle of Kingpin's mayoral rule over New York City. He is among the crime bosses that are tasked by Wilson Fisk to target Boomerang (character), Boomerang who is reported to have the Tablet of Life and Time parts. Crime Master is among the crime lords that attend the wedding of Randy Robertson and Janice Lincoln. When Shotgun (comics), Shotgun crashes the wedding and shoots Tombstone (character), Tombstone, Spider-Man goes after him as the crime lords blame each other for calling the hit. During the "Gang War (comics), Gang War" storyline, Crime Master attended a crime lord meeting at Arthur Avenue. When Owl (Marvel Comics), Owl asked who ran him out of Red Hook, Crime Master denies any knowledge of it and reveals that he has started a partnership with Advanced Idea Mechanics, A.I.M. as an A.I.M. Agent is seen with him. Crime Master and some A.I.M. Agents fought against Ringmaster (comics), Ringmaster and his hypnotized civilians until Spider-Man's group showed up. Spider-Man and Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew), Spider-Woman defeated Crime Master while Elektra (character), Daredevil defeated Ringmaster enough to free the hypnotized civilians from his control. Spider-Man then calls
Luke Cage Lucas "Luke" Cage, born Carl Lucas and also known as Power Man, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Archie Goodwin, George Tuska, Roy Thomas, and John Romita Sr. in 1972, he was the first Af ...
to arrange for the villains to be picked up and processed.


Crimebuster

Crimebuster is the name of three fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first version first appeared in ''Nova (Richard Rider), Nova'' #13 (September 1977), and was created by
Marv Wolfman Marvin Arthur Wolfman (born May 13, 1946) is an American comic book and novelization writer. He worked on Marvel Comics's ''The Tomb of Dracula'', for which he and artist Gene Colan created the vampire-slayer Blade (character), Blade, and DC Comi ...
, Sal Buscema, and Joe Sinnott. The character subsequently appears in ''Fantastic Four'' #206 (May 1979), #208-209 (July–August 1979), and was killed in ''ROM'' #24 (November 1981).


Frank Moore

Frank Moore was born in Brooklyn, New York. Believing his father, the Comet (Marvel Comics), Comet, was killed by an assassin, Frank decides to follow in his footsteps and gain vengeance on the criminal underworld, fighting crime as the costumed Crimebuster. Later reunited with his father, Crimebuster joins the Champions of Xandar and aids them in their war against the
Skrull The Skrulls () are a race of List of fictional extraterrestrials, extraterrestrial shapeshifters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They first appeared in ''Fantastic Four (comic book), Fantastic Four'' #2 and were crea ...
s. Crimebuster is killed by a Skrull. Crimebuster had no superhuman powers, but was a gifted athlete and a master of various weaponry. Among his devices were a rope gun and a single-seated hover vehicle. Crimebuster appeared as part of the "Champions of Xandar" entry in the ''Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe, Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition'' #16.


Eugene Mason

Eugene Mason first appeared in ''Power Man and Iron Fist'' #105 (May 1984), and was created by Kurt Busiek and Richard Howell (comics), Richard Howell. Mason was a criminal who encountered Luke Cage, Power Man in Seagate Penitentiary. After escaping prison, Mason found Franke Moore's abandoned equipment and became the new Crime-Buster as a mercenary. He became a rival hero-for-hire to Power Man and Iron Fist for a short while. Mason was later seen among a group of superheroes battling the
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as they attacked the offices of
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. Eugene is being considered as a "potential recruit" for the Fifty State Initiative, Initiative program. Mason was reported dead in ''Power Man & Iron Fist'' volume 3 #1. He was revealed to have been killed by former Heroes for Hire secretary White Jennie, Jennifer Royce.


Third version

An unidentified third incarnation of Crimebuster appears in ''Avengers: The Initiative'' as a member of the Cavalry.


Crimson Cavalier


Crimson Commando


Crimson Cowl


Ultron


Edwin Jarvis


Justine Hammer


Dallas Riordan


Crimson Curse


Crimson Dynamo


Crippler


Augustine Cross

Augustine Cross is a villain in
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published by
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. The character, created by David Michelinie and John Romita Jr., first appears in ''Iron Man (comic book), Iron Man'' #145 (April 1981). He is Darren Cross's son and Crossfire (comics), Crossfire's second cousin. Cross takes over as the CEO of his family business, Cross Technological Enterprises, after his father's death. He attends the 24th annual Conclave of Electronics Engineers and Innovators, rubbing shoulders with various representatives of Stark Industries, S.H.I.E.L.D., Cord Conglomerate, and Roxxon Energy Corporation, Roxxon. Cross is thought to be connected with the Raiders (comics), Raiders' attacks, for which Edwin Cord is actually responsible. Cross later kidnaps Erica Sondheim to transplant a new heart into his father's cryogenically preserved body. He enlists Crossfire's aid to kidnap Cassie Lang, believing that her Pym Particle-irradiated heart can sustain his father's condition. Ant-Man (Scott Lang), Ant-Man and Darren fight while Sondheim transplants another heart into Cassie, and Augustine arrives to save Darren, whose body shrinks as a result of the Pym Particles. After Darren refuses to invest in Power Broker (character), Power Broker's Hench App, Augustine hires Machinesmith to hack into Power Broker's database so that the Cross family can steal an algorithm to create a Hench App knock-off, Lackey. Augustine goes into a coma when Ant-Man and Stinger fight Darren and Crossfire. His hospitalization leads his father to recruit Egghead (Marvel Comics), Egghead and seek vengeance as Yellowjacket.


Darren Cross


Crossbones


Crossfire

Crossfire (William Cross) is a
supervillain A supervillain, supervillainess or supercriminal is a major antagonist and variant of the villainous stock character who possesses Superpower (ability), superpowers. The character type is sometimes found in comic books and is often the primary ...
in
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published by
Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
.


Publication history

Crossfire first appears in ''Marvel Two-in-One'' #52 (1979) and was created by writer Steven Grant and artist Jim Craig. His next appearance in ''Hawkeye'' Volume 1, #4 (1983) shows his first of many encounters with the title character. Crossfire later faces off against Hawkeye (Clint Barton), Hawkeye in the pages of ''
Captain America Captain America is a superhero created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby who appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in '' Captain America Comics'' #1, published on December 20, 1940, by Timely C ...
'' #317 (1986), ''Solo Avengers, Avengers Spotlight'' #24–25 (1989), ''West Coast Avengers, Avengers West Coast'' Volume 2, #100 (1993), and ''Hawkeye & Mockingbird'' #1–6 (2010). Crossfire also battles Nick Fury in ''Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. (comic book), Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' Volume 3, #40–41 (1992). The character is one of the central villains in ''
Spider-Man Spider-Man is a superhero in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appearance, first appeared in the anthology comic book ''Amazing Fantasy'' #15 (August 1962) in ...
: Breakout'' #1–5 (2005). Flashback scenes reveal elements of Crossfire's life before his time as a supervillain. He appears as a central character in the limited series ''Villains for Hire'' #1–4 (2011–2012), a supervillain spin-off of Marvel's ''Heroes for Hire'' series. Crossfire makes minor appearances in ''Agent X (Marvel Comics), Agent X'' #6 (2002), ''Secret War (comics), Secret War'' #3–5 (2004), and ''Union Jack (Joseph Chapman), Union Jack'' Volume 2, #1–2 (2006). He appears as a member of the Hood's criminal syndicate in ''
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'' Volume 1, #35, 46, 50, 55–57, 60–61, 63–64 (2007–2010), ''New Avengers'' Annual #2 (2008), ''Secret Invasion'' #6, #8 (2008), '' Dark Reign: The Hood'' #1–2, 4–5 (2009), ''Marvel Zombies 4'' #2 (2009), ''Dark Reign: The Cabal'' #1 (2009), ''
Captain America Captain America is a superhero created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby who appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in '' Captain America Comics'' #1, published on December 20, 1940, by Timely C ...
: Siege (comics), Siege'' #1 (2010), and ''New Avengers: Finale'' #1 (2010).


Character biography

William Cross was born in Madison, Wisconsin. He becomes an interrogation expert for the CIA. While building his own rogue covert operation group, he romances federal corrections officer Rozalyn Backus, with whom he develops ultrasonic brainwashing technology. Backus, unaware of Cross's illicit activities, becomes engaged to him, until Cross steals the technology and disappears, faking his own death and framing Backus for murder. After surviving an attempt on his life, which costs him his left eye and his left ear, he replaces them with cybernetic implants and becomes a prosperous high-tech freelancer known as "Crossfire".''Spider-Man: Breakout'' #1–5


Abilities

Crossfire has no superhuman powers. He is a former CIA operative with expert marksman abilities, proficient unarmed combat skills, and extensive espionage training. He is also a master of brainwashing techniques, for which he has developed technology. Crossfire is an expert in the field of robotics and cybernetics, and has specialized knowledge of applied ultrasonics. Crossfire creates the "undertaker" machine, a brainwashing device which employs ultrasonic waves to stimulate rage in the emotion centers of his victims' brains. After an explosion causes Crossfire to lose his left eye and left ear, and sustain 85% loss of hearing in his right ear, he replaces his left eye with an infrared imaging device, which allows him to see in total darkness, and his left ear with an audio sensor that is more sensitive than the human ear. As a result of the loss of natural hearing in his right ear, Crossfire is unaffected by his own ultrasonic technology. His costume is made of Kevlar and has hidden compartments containing various weapons and devices. Crossfire uses twin handguns and a sniper rifle as his weapons of choice.


Crossfire in other media

* William Cross appears in '' The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes'' episode "To Steal an Ant-Man", voiced by Neil Ross. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information. This version is a former criminal partner of Scott Lang. * Crossfire appears in '' Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2'' via the "Ant Man and the Wasp" DLC pack. * Crossfire appears in ''Marvel Avengers Alliance#Marvel Avengers Alliance 2, Marvel Avengers Alliance 2''.


Crosta

Crosta is a character in
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published by
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. He first appears in ''Dark Reign: The Cabal'' #1 (April 2009), and was created by Kieron Gillen and Carmine Di Giandomenico. Crosta is an Atlantean mutant with the ability to create shockwaves from his body, as well as Atlantean physiology. When his mutant powers emerged, he was ordered by Namor to attend the mutant school run by the
X-Men The X-Men are a superhero team in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer/editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby, the team first appeared in Uncanny X-Men, ''The X-Men'' #1 (September 1963). Although initial ...
in San Francisco. He would go onto join the X-Men in Magneto (Marvel Comics)#Asteroid M, Utopia, attend the Jean Grey School for Higher Learning, and relocate to Krakoa.


Crucible


Crule

Crule is a character in
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published by
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. He first appears in ''X-Force'' #12. Crule is an immortal mutant and one of the Externals. According to Gideon (comics), Gideon, during
World War II World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the wo ...
he worked in a Nazi concentration camps, concentration camp, happily operating the Gas chambers of Treblinka, gas chamber. He is an ancient berserker, dressing like a barbarian and old enough to remember Mithraic Mysteries, Mithras. Crule is sent by Gideon to attack X-Force after they rescue Sunspot (comics), Sunspot. Crule is blasted out of X-Force's ship by Rictor and falls a few thousand feet, which puts him in a body cast. Crule has enhanced senses, strength, speed, agility, reflexes, coordination, balance, and endurance. His body has natural weapons, including hair coiled into whip-like braids, fangs, and gauntlet-covered claws.


Crusader


Crusher


Crystal


Cutthroat

Cutthroat is the name of several characters in
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published by
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Danny Leighton

Danny Leighton was born in Austin, Texas. As a young man, he is a member of the Savage Crims, a New York street gang. He becomes an assassin and is hired by Amos Jardine to kill
Spider-Man Spider-Man is a superhero in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appearance, first appeared in the anthology comic book ''Amazing Fantasy'' #15 (August 1962) in ...
in his first high profile job, replacing Arcade (Marvel Comics), Arcade. After Nightcrawler learns of the plan, Cutthroat battles him and Spider-Man; they defeat him with secret assistance from Arcade. Many years later, he defeats Mangler (comics), Mangler and Lady Deathstrike in a fight to the death to be the
Red Skull The Red Skull is the alias of several supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by France Herron, Jack Kirby, and Joe Simon, the character first appeared in ''Captain America Comics'' #1 (March 1941), in ...
's new chief operative, replacing Crossbones (comics), Crossbones. He undergoes training by the Taskmaster (character), Taskmaster. He tries to persuade Blackwing (character), Blackwing and Jack O'Lantern (Marvel Comics)#Steven Levins, Jack O'Lantern to help him free Mother Night (comics), Mother Night from the police, and has a brief affair with Mother Night. With the Skeleton Crew (comics), Skeleton Crew, he battles Crossbones and Diamondback (Rachel Leighton), Diamondback. After learning that Diamondback is his sister, Rachel, he reveals his true identity to her. When Crossbones returnes, Cutthroat fears that he will be replaced and plans to kill Crossbones in his sleep. However, Mother Night alerts Crossbones, allowing him to slit Cutthroat's throat. The Red Skull inspects Cutthroat's corpse, but Cutthorat lives through unknown circumstances. He becomes an inmate on the Raft, which he escapes with other convicts. He is later recaptured. The Hood hires Cutthroat to fight superheroes in the wake of the Superhuman Registration Act. He fights the New Avengers and is defeated by
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. He later joins the fight against the
Skrull The Skrulls () are a race of List of fictional extraterrestrials, extraterrestrial shapeshifters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They first appeared in ''Fantastic Four (comic book), Fantastic Four'' #2 and were crea ...
Secret Invasion, invading force in New York City. He also joins the gang in attacking the New Avengers, who were expecting the Dark Avengers instead. During the "Search for Tony Stark" storyline, Cutthroat rejoins Hood's gang and assists in the attack on Castle Doom.''Invincible Iron Man'' #597. Marvel Comics. When working for the Power Elite, Cutthroat is ordered by Crossbones and Alexa Lukin to finish off Thunderbolt Ross. Cutthroat uses an electrical stick on Ross, but Ross is eventually able to turn into the Red Hulk and defeat Cutthroat.


Hobgoblin's Cutthroat

Roderick Kingsley sells one of Cutthroat's old costumes to an unnamed criminal to be his version of Cutthroat.


Cybelle

Cybelle is a character in
American comic books An American comic book is a thin periodical literature originating in the United States, commonly between 24 and 64 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, American comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publ ...
published by
Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
. The character was created by
Chris Claremont Christopher S. Claremont (; born November 25, 1950) is an English-born American comic book writer and novelist. Claremont is best known for his 16-year stint on ''Uncanny X-Men'' from 1975 to 1991, far longer than that of any other writer,Clarem ...
, John Romita Jr., and Bret Blevins, and made her first appearance in ''Uncanny X-Men'' #211 (August 1986), part of the "Mutant Massacre" storyline. She is a mutant and a member of the Morlocks (comics), Morlocks who can secrete acid from her skin. Cybelle was killed by Harpoon (comics), Harpoon in her first appearance, but was resurrected decades later on Krakoa.''Hellions (Marvel Comics), Hellions'' #1 (May 2020)


Cybelle in other media

Cybelle makes non-speaking cameo appearances in ''X-Men: Evolution''.


Cyber


Doctor Cyclobe

Doctor Cyclobe is a supervillain in
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published by
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. The character primarily appears as an antagonist of Machine Man or in his capacity as the head of Baintronics security. The character, created by Tom DeFalco and Mike Hawthorne, first appears in ''Machine Man''.


Cyclone


Cyclops


Cypher


Cyttorak


References

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