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John King is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe.

Fictional character biography

King is a former drug addict and alcoholic. At one point he fought and was defeated by the Rocket Racer

Rocket Racer

The Rocket Racer is an African-American super-hero in Marvel comics.-Publication history:Rocket Racer first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #172 as a super-villain. He returned in issues #182 and #183 in a battle against the Big Wheel...

. King is the cousin of Parker Robbins, who would later become the Hood. King and Robbins were close friends and both worked as criminals in New York City

New York City

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. The two attempt to raid a warehouse said to be housing a valuable cargo, where the demon Nisanti attackts King. In retaliation, Robbins shoots and kills it.

King then returns home to his apartment, where Robbins visits him and tells him that the costume he stole off the demon he killed has granted him super powers. King then informs Robbins of a diamond heist which is taking place, and the two attempt to interfere and steal the diamonds. However, Robbins accidentally shoots a police officer, and King tells him to escape, saying that he will take the blame. More police then arrive, and King is taken into custody, where he is told that he will be put on trial for shooting the police officer, unless he testifies that he was only the Hood's accomplice. King refuses to claim that Robbins was the real culprit. However, Robbins them frames Madame Rapier for shooting the police officer, which allows King to be set free.

During the Dark Reign

Dark Reign (comics)

"Dark Reign" is a 2008–2009 crossover comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics. It deals with the aftermath of the "Secret Invasion" storyline, which led to a shift of power in the Marvel Universe toward Norman Osborn. The title "Dark Reign" refers to Osborn's rise to national power and the...

, King was made into the Hood's liutenant. He helped Thunderball

Thunderball

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and Wrecker

Wrecker

The Wrecker, wrecker or wrecking may refer to:* Wrecking is the practice of taking valuables from a shipwreck which has foundered near or close to shore* Wrecker is a Marvel Comics supervillain...

carry out a heist to steal a fortune belonging to Buba Marzouk, the nephew of the Sultan of Brunai, by hijacking his truck. The heist did not initially go to plan, as the guards were armed and fought back, however the Hood than appeared and killed the guards, allowing the heist to go ahead as planned.

He was then arrested by authorities who learned that he worked for the Hood. After being released from custody he again carried out another heist for the Hood, this time giving instructions to Squid and Man-Fish to raid a cargo ship and to steal the equipment in the hold.

Afer the Siege
Siege (comics)
Siege is a fictional character, owned by Marvel Comics, who exists in the Marvel Universe.-Creative origins:John Kelly was initially created by Dwayne McDuffie and Gregory Wright as a pseudo-preview of their then-upcoming relaunch of Deathlok as well as to provide existing in-continuity backstory...

of Asgard, the New Avengers captured John King and use him to track the Hood and Madame Masque. After a battle with Count Nefaria

Count Nefaria

Count Nefaria is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Avengers #13 and was created by Stan Lee and Don Heck.- Fictional character biography :...

they capture the villains and bring all four of them to Maria Hill to place them under arrest.

Publication history

King first appeared in the MAX

MAX

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miniseries the Hood issue one in 2002, appearing in all six issues. After a five year hiatus then reappeared in the New Avengers miniseries The Trust, and appeared in Secret Invasion

Secret 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....

issue four. He was a recurring character in the Dark Reign

Dark Reign (comics)

Hood series, which began in 2009, and recently appeared in The Siege: Storming Asgard miniseries. http://www.comicbookdb.com/character_chron.php?ID=15892

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