Doctor Bong
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Doctor Bong is a fictional character
, a supervillain
appearing in the Marvel Comics
universe
. He possess an advanced knowledge of genetic engineering
, and his bell
-shaped helmet
can be struck to create a number of effects. He has clashed with Howard the Duck
.
and Gene Colan
.
The character subsequently appears in Howard the Duck #16-20 (September 1977-January 1978), #24-25 (May–June 1978), #27 (September 1978), #30-31 (March, May 1979), The Sensational She-Hulk #5 (September 1989), Deadpool #26-27 (March–April 1999), Howard the Duck #1-3 (March–May 2002), Daughters of the Dragon #3 (May 2006), and The Amazing Spider-Man #552 (April 2008).
Doctor Bong received an entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Update '89
#2.
Originally a journalism
student whose yellow journalism
got his professor fired, his hand is severed by a miniature guillotine
when performing with the punk band Mildred Horowitz. This is a big factor into becoming the villain Doctor Bong. How he developed his paraphernalia was easily explained.
It is revealed that he was also a skilled scientist, using his knowledge of chemistry
and physics
to create several devices and creatures to do his bidding, particularly Fifi the Duck
, who was the closest thing Bong had to a henchwoman.
He had a longtime crush on Beverly Switzler
, whom he eventually married. Before he was removed from the book, Steve Gerber
had intended for their marriage to last and for her to no longer be a main character in the Howard the Duck series. After Gerber left, Bill Mantlo
brought Beverly, now single again, back to the book.
John Byrne later pitted Bong against She-Hulk
, trying to uncensor sanitized violent television so that his genetically-engineered
quintuplets
would be raised not finding violence at all attractive. She-Hulk, using her abilities to break the fourth wall
, manages to defeat him.
It is later revealed in his initial appearance that he had given up supervillainy to obtain a PhD
in psychology
. His first patient is Deadpool
, who came to him for treatment after the events of the Dead Reckoning. He was, however, back to supervillainy by the Max
Howard the Duck
series.
Bong later appears as one of the many villains in a bar that Colleen Wing
and Misty Knight
enter in search for information. They defeat all the villains, with Bong himself accidentally taking out the Jester
. At sword point, Bong reveals all the information he knows about current power struggles. He appeared in Brand New Day
as one of the villains in yet another bar.
He has made an appearance in Deadpool #28 and #29. He created imperfect clones of Steve Rodgers (Captain America), Marc Spector (Moon Knight), and Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow) and lured Deadpool into teaming up with them. While at there main base the real Secret Avengers infiltrated the base causing the real Steve Rodgers to battle with Deadpool. After pummeling each other, the real Moon Knight steps in and things finally calm down enough that Cap and Deadpool can talk, Doctor Bong realizes that he has officially lost. He sets off an explosion that kills the Marc Spector and Natasha Romanoff clones, apparently collapsing the building on all the occupants. Deadpool then teams up with the Secret Avengers to stop Doctor Bong. Doctor Bong tries to confuse the Secret Avenger and Deadpool by dressing all his genetic regenerative clones as Deadpool. The during the fight Deadpool slips away and cons Doctor Bong to think that he is one of his genetic clones and escapes with Doctor Bong. Deadpool makes Doctor Bong crash his escape car and brings the unconscious Doctor Bong body back to the Secret Avenger, after the Secret Avengers killed all the fake Deadpools. Doctor Bong wakes up and about set another explosion using his arms, but Deadpool slices off both his arms leaving him helpless in the hands of the Secret Avengers.
Fictional character
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, a supervillain
Supervillain
A supervillain or supervillainess is a variant of the villain character type, commonly found in comic books, action movies and science fiction in various media.They are sometimes used as foils to superheroes and other fictional heroes...
appearing in the Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
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universe
Marvel Universe
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. He possess an advanced knowledge of genetic engineering
Genetic engineering
Genetic engineering, also called genetic modification, is the direct human manipulation of an organism's genome using modern DNA technology. It involves the introduction of foreign DNA or synthetic genes into the organism of interest...
, and his bell
Bell (instrument)
A bell is a simple sound-making device. The bell is a percussion instrument and an idiophone. Its form is usually a hollow, cup-shaped object, which resonates upon being struck...
-shaped helmet
Helmet
A helmet is a form of protective gear worn on the head to protect it from injuries.Ceremonial or symbolic helmets without protective function are sometimes used. The oldest known use of helmets was by Assyrian soldiers in 900BC, who wore thick leather or bronze helmets to protect the head from...
can be struck to create a number of effects. He has clashed with Howard the Duck
Howard the Duck
Howard the Duck is a comic book character in the Marvel Comics universe created by writer Steve Gerber and artist Val Mayerik. The character first appeared in Adventure into Fear #19 and several subsequent series have chronicled the misadventures of the ill-tempered, anthropomorphic, "funny...
.
Publication history
Doctor Bong first appeared in Howard the Duck #15 (August 1977), and was created by Steve GerberSteve Gerber
Stephen Ross "Steve" Gerber was an American comic book writer best known as co-creator of the satiric Marvel Comics character Howard the Duck....
and Gene Colan
Gene Colan
Eugene Jules "Gene" Colan was an American comic book artist best known for his work for Marvel Comics, where his signature titles include the superhero series, Daredevil, the cult-hit satiric series Howard the Duck, and The Tomb of Dracula, considered one of comics' classic horror series...
.
The character subsequently appears in Howard the Duck #16-20 (September 1977-January 1978), #24-25 (May–June 1978), #27 (September 1978), #30-31 (March, May 1979), The Sensational She-Hulk #5 (September 1989), Deadpool #26-27 (March–April 1999), Howard the Duck #1-3 (March–May 2002), Daughters of the Dragon #3 (May 2006), and The Amazing Spider-Man #552 (April 2008).
Doctor Bong received an entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Update '89
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe is an encyclopedic guide which details the fictional universe featured in Marvel Comics publications...
#2.
Fictional character biography
As a child, Lester Verde was severely bullied. When complaining about it to his mother, she noted his creative use of insults against his tormentors and sparked his desire to use his creativity to become a writer.Originally a journalism
Journalism
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student whose yellow journalism
Yellow journalism
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got his professor fired, his hand is severed by a miniature guillotine
Guillotine
The guillotine is a device used for carrying out :executions by decapitation. It consists of a tall upright frame from which an angled blade is suspended. This blade is raised with a rope and then allowed to drop, severing the head from the body...
when performing with the punk band Mildred Horowitz. This is a big factor into becoming the villain Doctor Bong. How he developed his paraphernalia was easily explained.
It is revealed that he was also a skilled scientist, using his knowledge of chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter, especially its chemical reactions, but also its composition, structure and properties. Chemistry is concerned with atoms and their interactions with other atoms, and particularly with the properties of chemical bonds....
and physics
Physics
Physics is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through spacetime, along with related concepts such as energy and force. More broadly, it is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.Physics is one of the oldest academic...
to create several devices and creatures to do his bidding, particularly Fifi the Duck
Fifi the Duck
Fifi the Duck is a fictional character, owned by Marvel Comics. She exists in that company's shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe. An ally of Howard the Duck, she first appeared in Howard the Duck #17 in 1977.-Fictional character biography:...
, who was the closest thing Bong had to a henchwoman.
He had a longtime crush on Beverly Switzler
Beverly Switzler
Beverly Switzler is a fictional comic book character who exists in the Marvel universe. She is mostly a companion and sometime girlfriend to Howard the Duck.-Publication history:Switzler first appeared in Howard the Duck #1 Beverly Switzler is a fictional comic book character who exists in the...
, whom he eventually married. Before he was removed from the book, Steve Gerber
Steve Gerber
Stephen Ross "Steve" Gerber was an American comic book writer best known as co-creator of the satiric Marvel Comics character Howard the Duck....
had intended for their marriage to last and for her to no longer be a main character in the Howard the Duck series. After Gerber left, Bill Mantlo
Bill Mantlo
Bill Mantlo is an American comic-book writer, primarily at Marvel Comics, best known for his work on two licensed toy properties whose adventures occurred in the Marvel Universe: the Eagle Award-winning Micronauts and the long-running Rom. An attorney, he also worked as a public defender...
brought Beverly, now single again, back to the book.
John Byrne later pitted Bong against She-Hulk
She-Hulk
She-Hulk is a Marvel Comics superheroine. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Buscema, she first appeared in Savage She-Hulk #1 ....
, trying to uncensor sanitized violent television so that his genetically-engineered
Genetic engineering
Genetic engineering, also called genetic modification, is the direct human manipulation of an organism's genome using modern DNA technology. It involves the introduction of foreign DNA or synthetic genes into the organism of interest...
quintuplets
Quintuplets
Quintuplets is an American sitcom that aired twenty-two episodes on FOX from June 16, 2004 through January 12, 2005. The program starred Andy Richter and Rebecca Creskoff as parents of a family of quintuplets and their various adventures in parenthood....
would be raised not finding violence at all attractive. She-Hulk, using her abilities to break the fourth wall
Fourth wall
The fourth wall is the imaginary "wall" at the front of the stage in a traditional three-walled box set in a proscenium theatre, through which the audience sees the action in the world of the play...
, manages to defeat him.
It is later revealed in his initial appearance that he had given up supervillainy to obtain a PhD
PHD
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in psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
. His first patient is Deadpool
Deadpool (comics)
Deadpool is a fictional character, a mercenary and anti-hero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by artist Rob Liefeld and writer Fabian Nicieza, Deadpool first appeared in The New Mutants #98 Deadpool (Wade Winston Wilson) is a fictional character, a mercenary and...
, who came to him for treatment after the events of the Dead Reckoning. He was, however, back to supervillainy by the Max
MAX (comics)
MAX is an imprint of Marvel Comics aimed at a niche 'adults only' audience, launched in 2001 after Marvel broke with the Comics Code Authority and established its own rating system...
Howard the Duck
Howard the Duck
Howard the Duck is a comic book character in the Marvel Comics universe created by writer Steve Gerber and artist Val Mayerik. The character first appeared in Adventure into Fear #19 and several subsequent series have chronicled the misadventures of the ill-tempered, anthropomorphic, "funny...
series.
Bong later appears as one of the many villains in a bar that Colleen Wing
Colleen Wing
Colleen Wing is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics.-Publication history:Colleen Wing first appeared in Marvel Premiere #19 , and was created by Doug Moench and Larry Hama.-Fictional character biography:...
and Misty Knight
Misty Knight
Misty Knight is a fictional character in Marvel Comics' Marvel Universe. She was first mentioned in Marvel Premiere #20 and appeared in the next issue. She normally appears with Colleen Wing.-Publication history:...
enter in search for information. They defeat all the villains, with Bong himself accidentally taking out the Jester
Jester (Marvel Comics)
Jester is the name of several Marvel Comics supervillains.-Jonathan Powers:Jonathan Powers was the first of several costumed criminals to use the identity of the Jester. He was primarily an enemy of Daredevil.-Fictional character biography:...
. At sword point, Bong reveals all the information he knows about current power struggles. He appeared in Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
"Brand New Day" is the title of a run of comic book storylines in The Amazing Spider-Man, published by Marvel Comics in 2008. It chronicles the start of Spider-Man's adventures in the aftermath of the big status quo change in the "One More Day" storyline, and continues afterwards into "Spider-Man:...
as one of the villains in yet another bar.
He has made an appearance in Deadpool #28 and #29. He created imperfect clones of Steve Rodgers (Captain America), Marc Spector (Moon Knight), and Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow) and lured Deadpool into teaming up with them. While at there main base the real Secret Avengers infiltrated the base causing the real Steve Rodgers to battle with Deadpool. After pummeling each other, the real Moon Knight steps in and things finally calm down enough that Cap and Deadpool can talk, Doctor Bong realizes that he has officially lost. He sets off an explosion that kills the Marc Spector and Natasha Romanoff clones, apparently collapsing the building on all the occupants. Deadpool then teams up with the Secret Avengers to stop Doctor Bong. Doctor Bong tries to confuse the Secret Avenger and Deadpool by dressing all his genetic regenerative clones as Deadpool. The during the fight Deadpool slips away and cons Doctor Bong to think that he is one of his genetic clones and escapes with Doctor Bong. Deadpool makes Doctor Bong crash his escape car and brings the unconscious Doctor Bong body back to the Secret Avenger, after the Secret Avengers killed all the fake Deadpools. Doctor Bong wakes up and about set another explosion using his arms, but Deadpool slices off both his arms leaving him helpless in the hands of the Secret Avengers.