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ANNIHILUS (Annihilus LE) (None) (bad) (Fantastic Four Annual #6) The insectoid despot hails from the Negative Zone. Fearing his own death from the power of his Cosmic Control Rod, Annihilus will destroy anyone he perceives as a threat, including his frequent foes, the Fantastic Four. He infrequently teams up with Blastaar, another villain from the anti-matter dimension. Thanks to his highly evolved exo-skeleton, not only does he have super strength, but can also fly and with stand the cold vacuum of space. Allies: Blastaar Enemies: Quasar, Nova (REV), Fantastic Four (Silver Age, Conqueror, Alien, Armor, Crazy) (Active) |  |
ANT-MAN (II) (2002 Convention Exclusive LE) (Scott Lang) (good) (Avengers #181) Using technology developed by Dr. Henry Pym, the original Ant-Man; Scott Lang can shrink down to sub-atomic sizes and affect the same change in others as well. Ant-Man's cybernetic helmet allows him to communicate with insects and his "stingers" can deliver a powerful blast. Originally a criminal, Lang stole Pym's Ant-Man technology, planning to use it to rescue a surgeon who could save Lang's daughter. When Pym discovered why Lang has stolen the equipment, he allowed him to keep it as long as he promised to use it for good. Although he considers himself a part-time hero, the second Ant-Man has gotten small to help the Fantastic Four, Heroes for Hire and the Avengers. Allies: Iron Man, Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Avengers Enemies: Taskmaster, Absorbing Man, Titania, Scarlet Witch (Bronze Age, Legacy, Tech, Married) (Dead) |
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BLACK PANTHER (T'Challa) (good) (Black Panther #1) When his father, T'Chaka, was murdered by Klaw, T'Challa became the Black Panther to avenge his death. He is at the peak of physical prowess, aided by a heart-shaped herb that grants him strength. He wears vibranium claws and boots that allow him to leap great distances and literally walk up walls! Not only a super-hero, T'Challa is the king of Wakanda; the richest and most technically advanced of all African nations. Allies: Captain America, Storm, Fantastic Four, Avengers, Daredevil, Iron Man Enemies: Klaw (Silver Age, Married, Foreign, Ruler) (Active) |
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BLADE (Blade LE) (None) (good) (Tomb of Dracula #10) When Blade's pregnant mother was bitten by the vampire Deacon Frost, her unborn child became the Daywalker: a half-human, half vampire with enhanced strength, sense and speed. Armed with deadly katanas, silver spikes and an attitude, Blade won't rest until he has destroyed all vampires! Allies: Dr. Strange, Rachel Van Helsing Enemies: Vampire Lackey (Bronze Age, Horror, Anti-Hero) (Active) |  |
BLIZZARD (II) (Donald Gill) (bad) (Tales of Suspense #45) The second villain to bear the name Blizzard, Donald Gill uses his battlesuit to project everything from freezing cold flurries to icy darts to steams of frozen water strong enough to dent steel. Up until recently, the Blizzard has been in the employ of Justin Hammer, whose missions have brought Blizzard in direct conflict with the hero Iron Man. Allies: Boomerang Enemies: Iron Man (Silver Age, Tech) (Active) |
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BOOMERANG (Fred Myers LE) (Fred Myers) (bad) (Tales to Astonish #81) After Aussie Fred Myers was kicked out of the major leagues for accepting bribes, he was hired by the criminal organization, the Secret Empire, who provided him with his exotic weaponry like "shatterangs", "screamerangs" and "bladerangs." Boomerang worked for as an assassin for Justin Hammer, but has since moved on to accepting contracts from the Kingpin as a member of the Sinister Syndicate. Allies: Kingpin, Blizzard, Rhino Enemies: Spider-Man, Hulk, Hawkeye, Iron Man (Silver Age, Foreign) (Active) |  |
BULLSEYE (Lester) (bad) (Daredevil #131) In the hands of Bullseye, the world's deadliest assassin, any object from a fork to a playing card becomes a deadly weapon! His initial extortion plot was foiled by Daredevil but it was the murders of Elektra and Karen Page at Bullseye's hands, that turned the two into bitter arch-enemies. Allies: Kingpin, Mysterio, Norman Osborn, Venom Enemies: Daredevil, Elektra, Spider-Man, Captain America, Deadpool, Punisher, Gambit (Bronze Age, Crazy, Killer) (Active) |
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BROTHERHOOD OF EVIL MUTANTS
(Team) (bad) Formed by Magneto, the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants is dedicated to mutant superiority over humans, either by subjugating or eradicating them all together. The original Brotherhood was Magneto, Toad, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Blob and Mastermind. Later incarnations included Unus the Untouchable and Lorelei. When Mystique took over the Brotherhood, she gained the unwitting support of the US government and the group was rechristened Freedom Force. Pyro, Avalanche, Blob, Rogue, Destiny, Spiral, Crimson Commando and Silver Sabre were members of Freedom Force and fought against both the X-Men and Avengers on several occasions. A third incarnation of the Brotherhood was formed by Toad which included Blob, Pyro, Thornn, Sauron, and Phantazia. |
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CAPTAIN AMERICA (Unique) (Steve Rogers) (good) (Captain America Comics #1) Thanks to Dr. Reinstein's super-soldier formula, scrawny Steve Rogers was transformed into Captain America, the sentinel of liberty! Aided by Bucky and the Invaders, Cap battled Nazis and the Axis during World War II. When Cap and Bucky attempted to stop Baron Zemo's bomber from attacking America, the plane exploded; killing Bucky and flinging Cap out to sea where he was frozen in suspended animation for decades. Allies: Bucky Enemies: Red Skull (Golden Age, WWII, Military, 1st. App.) (Dead) |
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CAPTAIN AMERICA (Steve Rogers) (good) (Avengers #4) Revived from suspended animation by the Avengers, Captain America has become the cornerstone of the team. Powered by the super-soldier serum and armed only with his unbreakable throwing shield, Cap fights alongside allies like the Falcon and Nomad against fearsome foes such as the Red Skull, Crossbones, Constrictor, HYDRA and the Serpent Society. Allies: Falcon, Nick Fury, Black Widow, Spider-Man, Avengers Enemies: Red Skull, Baron Zemo, Scourge, Viper, MODOK, Sidewinder, Constrictor, Mr. Hyde, Thanos, Hydra, AIM, Serpent Society (Silver Age, WWII, Military, Alt. Costume) (Dead) |
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CONSTRICTOR (Frank Schlichting LE) (Frank Schlichting) (bad) (Incredible Hulk #212) Frank Schlichting was a small-time hood who was outfitted by the Corporation and given work as a hit man. Constrictor's contracts have pitted him against Captain America, Iron Man and the Hulk. He has been a partner in crime with Sabretooth, Titania, the Masters of Evil and Deadpool; though he'd rather kill the latter. Constrictor is armed with vibranium coils that he uses to strangle enemies and can conduct powerful electrical bursts. Allies: Sabretooth, Titania, Deadpool Enemies: Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk (Bronze Age, Tech) (Active) |  |
CONTROLLER (Dr. Basil Sandhurst) (bad) (Iron Man #12) Unstable scientist Basil Sandhurst was driven further into insanity when an accidental explosion scarred his face and paralyzed his body. From his automated lab, the Controller created "slave discs" which he used to turn a victim's "cerebral energy" into power for his exo-skeleton, which gives him super- human strength. The more people he controls, the greater his strength. His schemes have always met defeat at the hands of Iron Man. Allies: Thanos Enemies: Iron Man (Silver Age, Conqueror, Psychic, Killer) (Active) |
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CYCLOPS (Unique) (Scott Summers) (good) (X-Men #27) Scott Summers discovered his latent mutant powers to shoot optic beams when his family was attacked by a Shi'ar spacecraft. He was later recruited by Professor Xavier and became a founding member of the X-men and eventually team leader. Over the years, he fell in love with co-member Jean Grey, only to lose her when replaced by power of the Dark Phoenix. Allies: Jean Grey, Phoenix (Unique), Corsair, Havok, X-Men Enemies: Magneto, Black Queen, Dark Phoenix, Gladiator, Hellfire Club (Silver Age, Mutant, Alt. Costume) (Active) |  |
CYCLOPS (Scott Summers) (good) (X-Men vol 2 #1) Scott Summers has had many trials as the leader of the X-men. His wife Jean Grey was presumed dead and resurrected, His brother Havok has been both ally and adversary. His "future" children, Cable, Phoenix and Stryfe, have alternately tried to save or kill him. And let's not forget his mortal enemies like Magneto! Kept in check only by his ruby-quartz goggles, Cyclops can project a powerful optic blast that can deal with these threats and more! Allies: X-Men, Cable, White Queen, Phoenix (Unique) Enemies: Magneto, Goblin Queen, Mr. Sinister, Brotherhood (Silver Age, Mutant, Alt. Costume, Married) (Active) |
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DAREDEVIL (Matt Murdock) (good) (Daredevil #7) Although Matt Murdock lost his sight saving a blind man from radioactive waste, he gained super-sensitive senses that allowed him to "see" by radar, hear heartbeats and feel the faintest touch. Matt was training his abilities under the martial artist Stick, when his father was murdered. Matt became the Daredevil and avenge his death. Not content to fight for justice in the streets, Matt crusades against injustice in the courtroom as a lawyer with his partner Foggy Nelson. Over the years he has battled against Bullseye, Kingpin and Mr. Hyde. Allies: Elektra, Spider-Man, Black Widow, Foggy Nelson, Ben Urich, Ghost Rider, Avengers Enemies: Bullseye, Kingpin, The Hand, Mr. Hyde, Kirigi, Mysterio, Typhoid Mary, Punisher (Silver Age, Religious, Ninja, Martial Artist, Alt. Costume) (Active) |  |
DR. STRANGE (Dr. Stephen Strange) (good) (Strange Tales #110) Stephen Strange was a self-centered surgeon when an accident cost him the use of his hands. He travelled to the Himalayas seeking the Ancient One, who healed his heart instead of his hands. Mastering the mystic arts, Dr. Strange has become Earth's sorcerer supreme. Strange can fire magical blasts and erect barricades, fly and astrally project himself. He uses power of the Eye of Agamotto against dread foes like Nightmare and Dormammu. Allies: Defenders, Spider-Man, Blade Enemies: Dormammu, Umar (Silver Age, Magic, Medical) (Active) |
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DEFENDERS (Team)
(good) This Defenders was formed when Hulk rescued Namor from the magical menace of Necrodamus and the Nameless One with the aid of Dr. Strange. Thinking at first that the Silver Surfer has allied himself with the evil magicians, they realized their error and the four joined together on a variety of adventures against cosmic foes, despite the fact that most of them can't stand each other! This reluctant team of heroes was soon joined by Valkerie, Hawkeye, Black Knight, Hellcat and Nighthawk to make one of the quite possibly the most powerful superhero teams ever assembled. |
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ELEKTRA (Elektra Natchios) (neutral) (Daredevil #168) Elektra Natchios was expert martial artist when she met Matt Murdock in college. The two fell in love but the relationship ended when Elektra's father was killed. Distraught, she joined the ninja clan, the Hand, and became an assassin using deadly Sais. She was hired by Kingpin to kill Foggy Nelson, but when she backed out, she was murdered by rival Bullseye. Elektra was eventually resurrected by Daredevil. Allies: Daredevil, Foggy Nelson Enemies: Kingpin, Bullseye, Hand Ninja, Kirigi (Bronze Age, Foreign, Ninja, Anti-Hero, Killer) (Active) |  |
ELEKTRA (Unique) (Elektra Natchios) (neutral) (Daredevil #168) Since her ressurection thanks to her ex-lover Daredevil, Elektra Natchios has been attempting to find her place in the world. Will it be as an assassin, an agent of SHIELD, or a freelance protector of the innocent? No matter which path she chooses, her expert skills as a martial artist, stealth and sais will still be of use. Allies: Daredevil, SHIELD agents Enemies: Hand Ninja (Bronze Age, Foreign, Ninja, Killer, Alt. Costume) (Active) |
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