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Gauntlet (comics)
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The Gauntlet is a comic book
superhero
in the . Created by Dan Slott
, he first appeared
in She-Hulk
#100.
. His origin was finally revealed in the 2007 Avengers: The Initiative annual.
troopers, forcing him to use the right gauntlet of the alien's armor in order to defeat them. After securing victory, Joseph found himself unable to remove the gauntlet, and was seen walking away from the area, carrying the alien's left gauntlet, and the attached sword, with him. How the other gauntlet was acquired by Southpaw
has not yet been revealed, nor has how the alien's leg armor came to be possessed by Grasshopper
; however, the opposing alien's weapon later found its way into the possession of Armory
.
In the aftermath of the Civil War
, Gauntlet was recruited by Iron Man
and Henry Peter Gyrich
into being a drill sergeant at the superhero training camp, Camp Hammond. He is fully aware of the "darker" aspects of the training camp and is apparently willingly going along with some hidden agenda by the powers behind the camps running.
Gauntlet alludes to the child who may one day become Southpaw's sidekick, Kid Glove (his daughter), making the statement that "[His] Two-Year-Old could beat HYDRA
!" so as to motivate the younger recruits who had done just that.
Gauntlet also lives with his wife and daughter on base. He has confided in his wife that he only wants to prepare the recruits for the rough life of being a superhero and is only harsh to them in order to do so. Any harm that befalls the recruits he takes as a personal failure for not teaching them well enough. He makes particular use of the name "New Warriors
" as an insult, referencing that team's role in the disaster that sparked the events of Civil War; this not only causes friction with recruits, several of whom are former New Warriors members or associates, but also with the Avenger Justice, a Warriors founder and a liaison/"counselor" for the young recruits.
, Gauntlet is angered as many cadets had broken orders to confront the Hulk themselves. He is badly beaten and left with a "NW" on his chest, daubed in his own blood. The team had recently learned of a social movement, indicated through 'NW' graffiti, of young people in general defiance of the current power structure. Upon regaining consciousness, he identified his assailant as the Ghost
. However, it was later revealed (to the reader) that the attacker was none other than base recruit Slapstick
, taking revenge for Gauntlet's pejorative use of the Warriors' name. It is known that Gyrich mobilized a government physician to revive Gauntlet before a S.H.I.E.L.D.
investigation discovered the truth, and was present when Gauntlet made the false identification. While Gauntlet was incapacitated, Taskmaster
took over his drill instructor duties.
During the Gauntlet's coma, Gyrich attempted to equip a MVP clone with Armory's weapon, the Tactigon. After the weapon successfully bonded with him, the clone was flooded with memories of the original MVP's death, causing him to seek vengeance on those involved in his death. Upon arriving at the Gauntlet's hospital room, the clone is surprised to find Green's bed empty. Following this, it appears that the gauntlet weapon itself is temporarily controlling Green, forcing him to acquire the sword element of the alien's armor. Following an altercation with KIA, the clone's attacks appeared to cause the gauntlet to lose its control over Green, causing him to revert to his normal self. It is later revealed that the Tactigon injected Green with a drug that brought him out of his coma, as it considered his control over the weapon to be a weak point.
of Earth by the Skrull Empire
, Gauntlet and Taskmaster attempt to ensure the safety of the cadets at Camp Hammond by locking down the facility. However, a Skrull posing as Yellowjacket
gives orders to Gauntlet to send the Initiative cadets to help fight the Skrulls in New York City.
Following the end of the Invasion, Gauntlet is placed in charge of the Hammond facility; Many of the other instructors left, unwilling to place themselves under Norman Osborn
's control, and the real Pym declined to be a part of the Initiative, as he was never really there in the first place, leaving Gauntlet to reluctantly assume the position.
When Osborn threatened to take Gauntlet's arm, Gauntlet escaped and ultimately joined the Avengers Resistance
. His wife pretends to be ashamed of him for abandoning his family, so that she will not be harassed when he is not there to protect her. As Osborn's regime ends, Gauntlet is sent by personal request to Afghanistan.
Comic book
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superhero
Superhero
A superhero is a type of stock character, possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers", dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas —...
in the . Created by Dan Slott
Dan Slott
Dan Slott is an American comic book writer best known for The Amazing Spider-Man, Arkham Asylum: Living Hell and She-Hulk. He is the current writer of the twice monthly The Amazing Spider-Man.-Early writing:...
, he first appeared
First appearance
In comic books and other stories with a long history, first appearance refers to the first occurrence to feature a fictional character.-Monetary value of first appearance issues:...
in 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 ....
#100.
Publication history
The Gauntlet made his first appearance in She-Hulk #100, appearing in a futuristic, post-apocalyptic scene. He was, however, not referred to by name until the first issue of Avengers: The InitiativeAvengers: The Initiative
Avengers: The Initiative was a comic book series from Marvel Comics. Written by Dan Slott and Christos Gage with artwork initially by Stefano Caselli, Steve Uy and Harvey Tolibao, the series dealt with the aftermath of Marvel's Civil War crossover Avengers: The Initiative was a comic book series...
. His origin was finally revealed in the 2007 Avengers: The Initiative annual.
Fictional character biography
The story of the Gauntlet began when two aliens of unknown origin, one fully armored, the other muti-limbed, engaged in a struggle to the death above Earth. Both extraterrestrials expired upon entering the atmosphere, and plummeted to the planet's surface. The US government tracked the crash site of the armored alien to the Middle-East, where Sergeant Joseph Green was dispatched to secure the area. Upon arrival, Green's unit came under attack by HYDRAHYDRA
HYDRA is a fictional terrorist organization in the Marvel Universe.Despite the name's capitalization per Marvel's official spelling, the name is not an acronym but rather a reference to the mythical Lernaean Hydra...
troopers, forcing him to use the right gauntlet of the alien's armor in order to defeat them. After securing victory, Joseph found himself unable to remove the gauntlet, and was seen walking away from the area, carrying the alien's left gauntlet, and the attached sword, with him. How the other gauntlet was acquired by Southpaw
Southpaw (comics)
Southpaw is a fictional character that first appeared in the Marvel comic She-Hulk. She is Holden Holliway's granddaughter and in the custody of She-Hulk ....
has not yet been revealed, nor has how the alien's leg armor came to be possessed by Grasshopper
Grasshopper (comics)
The Grasshopper is the name of multiple humorous Marvel Comics superheroes, all created by Dan Slott. No Grasshopper to date has survived past the issue they first appeared in. The Grasshoppers are a simultaneous homage to and satire of stereotypical superheroes and Marvel's tendency towards...
; however, the opposing alien's weapon later found its way into the possession of Armory
Armory (comics)
Armory is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe. Armory was one of the new Initiative recruits that arrived at Camp Hammond with Cloud 9, Hardball, Komodo, MVP, Trauma and others.-Fictional character biography:...
.
In the aftermath of the Civil War
Civil War (comics)
Civil War is a 2006-2007 Marvel Comics crossover storyline built around a self-titled seven-issue limited series written by Mark Millar and penciled by Steve McNiven, which ran through various other titles published by Marvel at the time...
, Gauntlet was recruited by Iron Man
Iron Man
Iron Man is a fictional character, a superhero in the . The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #39 .A billionaire playboy, industrialist and ingenious engineer,...
and Henry Peter Gyrich
Henry Peter Gyrich
Henry Peter Gyrich is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Avengers Vol. 1 #165 and was created by Jim Shooter and George Pérez.-Fictional character biography:...
into being a drill sergeant at the superhero training camp, Camp Hammond. He is fully aware of the "darker" aspects of the training camp and is apparently willingly going along with some hidden agenda by the powers behind the camps running.
Gauntlet alludes to the child who may one day become Southpaw's sidekick, Kid Glove (his daughter), making the statement that "[His] Two-Year-Old could beat HYDRA
HYDRA
HYDRA is a fictional terrorist organization in the Marvel Universe.Despite the name's capitalization per Marvel's official spelling, the name is not an acronym but rather a reference to the mythical Lernaean Hydra...
!" so as to motivate the younger recruits who had done just that.
Gauntlet also lives with his wife and daughter on base. He has confided in his wife that he only wants to prepare the recruits for the rough life of being a superhero and is only harsh to them in order to do so. Any harm that befalls the recruits he takes as a personal failure for not teaching them well enough. He makes particular use of the name "New Warriors
New Warriors
The New Warriors is a Marvel Comics superhero team, traditionally consisting of young adult heroes. They first appeared in The Mighty Thor #411 .-General publication history:...
" as an insult, referencing that team's role in the disaster that sparked the events of Civil War; this not only causes friction with recruits, several of whom are former New Warriors members or associates, but also with the Avenger Justice, a Warriors founder and a liaison/"counselor" for the young recruits.
Severe beating
After the events of World War HulkWorld War Hulk
"World War Hulk" is a comic book crossover storyline that ran through a self titled limited series and various other titles published by Marvel Comics in 2007, featuring the Hulk....
, Gauntlet is angered as many cadets had broken orders to confront the Hulk themselves. He is badly beaten and left with a "NW" on his chest, daubed in his own blood. The team had recently learned of a social movement, indicated through 'NW' graffiti, of young people in general defiance of the current power structure. Upon regaining consciousness, he identified his assailant as the Ghost
Ghost (Marvel Comics)
Ghost is a fictional character appearing in comics books set in the . He first appears in Iron Man #219 and was created by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Originally portrayed as a supervillain, the character is later portrayed as more of an anti-hero or mercenary.-Fictional character...
. However, it was later revealed (to the reader) that the attacker was none other than base recruit Slapstick
Slapstick (comics)
Slapstick is a Marvel Comics superhero created in the early nineties. He debuted in Slapstick #1, November , created by Len Kaminski and James Fry...
, taking revenge for Gauntlet's pejorative use of the Warriors' name. It is known that Gyrich mobilized a government physician to revive Gauntlet before a S.H.I.E.L.D.
S.H.I.E.L.D.
S.H.I.E.L.D. is a fictional espionage and a secret military law-enforcement agency in the Marvel Comics Universe. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Strange Tales #135 , it often deals with superhuman threats....
investigation discovered the truth, and was present when Gauntlet made the false identification. While Gauntlet was incapacitated, Taskmaster
Taskmaster
Taskmaster is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. The character is primarily a supervillain but is often portrayed as an antihero. The Taskmaster first appeared in Avengers vol.1 #195 and was created by David Michelinie and George Pérez...
took over his drill instructor duties.
During the Gauntlet's coma, Gyrich attempted to equip a MVP clone with Armory's weapon, the Tactigon. After the weapon successfully bonded with him, the clone was flooded with memories of the original MVP's death, causing him to seek vengeance on those involved in his death. Upon arriving at the Gauntlet's hospital room, the clone is surprised to find Green's bed empty. Following this, it appears that the gauntlet weapon itself is temporarily controlling Green, forcing him to acquire the sword element of the alien's armor. Following an altercation with KIA, the clone's attacks appeared to cause the gauntlet to lose its control over Green, causing him to revert to his normal self. It is later revealed that the Tactigon injected Green with a drug that brought him out of his coma, as it considered his control over the weapon to be a weak point.
Secret Invasion
During an invasionSecret Invasion
"Secret Invasion" is a comic book crossover storyline that ran through a self-titled eight issue limited series and several tie-in books published by Marvel Comics from April through December 2008....
of Earth by the Skrull Empire
Skrull
The Skrulls are a fictional race of extraterrestrial shapeshifters that appear in publications by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:The Skrulls first appeared in Fantastic Four #2 and were created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby....
, Gauntlet and Taskmaster attempt to ensure the safety of the cadets at Camp Hammond by locking down the facility. However, a Skrull posing as Yellowjacket
Henry Pym
Dr. Henry "Hank" Pym is a fictional character that appears in publications by Marvel Comics. Created by editor and plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber and penciler Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Tales to Astonish #27...
gives orders to Gauntlet to send the Initiative cadets to help fight the Skrulls in New York City.
Following the end of the Invasion, Gauntlet is placed in charge of the Hammond facility; Many of the other instructors left, unwilling to place themselves under Norman Osborn
Green Goblin
The Green Goblin is a fictional character, a supervillain who appears in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, and first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #14 ....
's control, and the real Pym declined to be a part of the Initiative, as he was never really there in the first place, leaving Gauntlet to reluctantly assume the position.
When Osborn threatened to take Gauntlet's arm, Gauntlet escaped and ultimately joined the Avengers Resistance
Counter Force (Marvel Comics)
This second team of New Warriors is a superhero team in the Marvel Comics continuity composed mostly of former members of the original team of New Warriors.-Fictional history:...
. His wife pretends to be ashamed of him for abandoning his family, so that she will not be harassed when he is not there to protect her. As Osborn's regime ends, Gauntlet is sent by personal request to Afghanistan.
Powers and abilities
Gauntlet's right hand is fused to a large, robotic gauntlet of alien origin, which is able to manifest a right hand made of pure energy that is larger, stronger, and more durable than his own. The gauntlet itself appears to have the ability to exert a certain degree of control upon Green, specifically when he is in a state of low-brain activity. In addition to these superpowers, Gauntlet is also a highly trained member of the United States Army.Other versions