Gauntlet (Inhuman)
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Gauntlet is a fictional
supervillain
in the Marvel Comics
universe
. He is a member of the Dark Riders
, employed by Apocalypse
, and is one of the Inhumans
. He is fitted with a cybernetic gauntlet, high powered weapons, and wears a mechanical device over one eye, used for tracking and scoping out prey. He first appeared in X-Factor #65 and was created by Jim Lee
, Chris Claremont
and Whilce Portacio
.
so that Genesis could strip his adamantium in his plan to make Wolverine
his first Horseman, but Wolverine rejected the adamantium and regressed to a feral state.
Gauntlet was believed to have been killed, after Wolverine used Deadbolt's
severed head to lure Gauntlet towards him and then savagely attacked him, though he later proved to have survived.
Following the final defeat and disband of the Dark Riders, Gauntlet became a mercenary. Blaquesmith
secretly contracted Gauntlet to hunt down Apocalypse when he was merged with Cyclops
.
show X-Men Evolution, in the fourth season episode Target X. He is one of HYDRA's premiere agents, and is a master of hand-to-hand and armed combat.
Gauntlet appears to have been either genetically altered or possessing a natural mutation that makes him stronger, tougher and with keener senses than the average human being. Like other agents of HYDRA, he has access to a wide array of tools and equipment that make him a formidable opponent and a dangerous tracker.
Unfortunately for Gauntlet, he was aboard the hovercraft
with the Supreme HYDRA which X-23
destroyed.
Fictional character
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supervillain
Supervillain
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in the Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
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universe
Marvel Universe
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. He is a member of the Dark Riders
Dark Riders (comics)
The Dark Riders, also known as the Riders of the Storm, are a team of comic book supervillains in Marvel Comics' universe. Created by Chris Claremont, Jim Lee, and Whilce Portacio in X-Factor Volume 1 #65...
, employed by Apocalypse
Apocalypse (comics)
Apocalypse is a fictional character who is an ancient mutant that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in X-Factor #5 , created by writer Louise Simonson and designed by artist Walter Simonson...
, and is one of the Inhumans
Inhumans
The Inhumans are a fictional race of superhumans, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. This race appears in various comic book series published by Marvel Comics and exists in that company's shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe....
. He is fitted with a cybernetic gauntlet, high powered weapons, and wears a mechanical device over one eye, used for tracking and scoping out prey. He first appeared in X-Factor #65 and was created by Jim Lee
Jim Lee
Jim Lee is a Korean-American comic book artist, writer, editor and publisher. He first broke into the industry in 1987 as an artist for Marvel Comics, illustrating titles such as Alpha Flight and Punisher War Journal, before gaining a great deal of popularity on The Uncanny X-Men...
, Chris Claremont
Chris Claremont
Chris Claremont is an award-winning American comic book writer and novelist, known for his 17-year stint on Uncanny X-Men, far longer than any other writer, during which he is credited with developing strong female characters, and with introducing complex literary themes into superhero...
and Whilce Portacio
Whilce Portacio
William "Whilce" Portacio is a Filipino-American comic book writer and artist. Noted for his work on such titles as The Punisher, X-Factor, and the Uncanny X-Men. Portacio was also one of the seven co-founders of Image Comics, though he did not become a partner in the company.-Early life:Portacio...
.
Fictional character biography
Little is known of Gauntlet's past apart from he is a member of the Dark Riders. When the Dark Riders captured CyberCyber (comics)
Cyber is a fictional comic book supervillain appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, usually as an enemy of Wolverine of the X-Men. Created by writer Peter David and artist Sam Kieth, he first appeared in Marvel Comics Presents #85 , though his appearance was obscured by a trench coat and hat...
so that Genesis could strip his adamantium in his plan to make Wolverine
Wolverine (comics)
Wolverine is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Born as James Howlett and commonly known as Logan, Wolverine is a mutant, possessing animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, three retracting bone claws on each hand and a healing...
his first Horseman, but Wolverine rejected the adamantium and regressed to a feral state.
Gauntlet was believed to have been killed, after Wolverine used Deadbolt's
Deadbolt (comics)
Deadbolt is a fictional character, a mutant in the Marvel Comics Universe. His first appearance was in Cable vol. 2 #17.-Fictional character biography:...
severed head to lure Gauntlet towards him and then savagely attacked him, though he later proved to have survived.
Following the final defeat and disband of the Dark Riders, Gauntlet became a mercenary. Blaquesmith
Blaquesmith
Blaquesmith is the name of two characters in the Marvel Comics universe. One is a mutant from the future and an ally of Cable, the other is a man hired to impersonate the former when he was presumed dead.-Blaquesmith :...
secretly contracted Gauntlet to hunt down Apocalypse when he was merged with Cyclops
Cyclops (comics)
Cyclops is a fictional character, the leader of the X-Men superhero team in the . A mutant, Cyclops emits a powerful energy beam from his eyes...
.
Television
Gauntlet made an appearance in the animated televisionTelevision
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show X-Men Evolution, in the fourth season episode Target X. He is one of HYDRA's premiere agents, and is a master of hand-to-hand and armed combat.
Gauntlet appears to have been either genetically altered or possessing a natural mutation that makes him stronger, tougher and with keener senses than the average human being. Like other agents of HYDRA, he has access to a wide array of tools and equipment that make him a formidable opponent and a dangerous tracker.
Unfortunately for Gauntlet, he was aboard the hovercraft
Hovercraft
A hovercraft is a craft capable of traveling over surfaces while supported by a cushion of slow moving, high-pressure air which is ejected against the surface below and contained within a "skirt." Although supported by air, a hovercraft is not considered an aircraft.Hovercraft are used throughout...
with the Supreme HYDRA which X-23
X-23
X-23 is a fictional comic book superheroine appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, in particular those featuring the X-Men. X-23 is a female clone of Wolverine.-Publication history:...
destroyed.