Poundcakes
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Poundcakes is a super villain in the Marvel Comics Universe and former member of the female villain team, the Grapplers
.
. She began her career as a professional wrestler known as Poundcakes, until she was imprisoned for extortion
. There, she met Screaming Mimi
, and told her about her teammates in the Grapplers
. After they escaped from prison, they rejoined Poundcakes' teammates Letha
and Titania
. The group was then contracted by the Roxxon Oil Company to become professional criminals, and given special powers by the Power Broker
. Poundcakes was given superhuman strength along with her teammates, but also a pair of "seismatic boots", which gives her the ability to create tremors and minor earthquakes by stomping the ground.
One mission joined the Grapplers with Thundra
, a powerful female warrior, with whom they wrestled in a practice match. The Grapplers were able to convince Thundra to aid them in smuggling the Nth Projector into Project Pegasus
, but quickly turned on her and ran off to do their own thing. Poundcakes and Titania were confronted by Giant-Man
. He was able to grab Titania, but Poundcakes launched him into a fiery pit of acid. He was able to climb back up, only to be attacked by both women. Poundcakes stomped on his foot, shrinking Giant-Man back down to size. Both Poundcakes and Titania grabbed one of Giant-Man's arms, planning to pull his limbs apart. However, using the last of his strength, Giant-Man grabbed the two mercenaries and smashed them together, knocking them out cold.
Poundcakes was next seen with her accomplices in Ryker's Island prison. After Dazzler
is charged for the death of Klaw and sent to the same prison, the Grapplers kidnap her and attempt to find out how she killed him. Dazzler refuses to answer anything, which causes Poundcakes to beat her. Dazzler tries to stop the large woman from attacking her, but is unable to do anything. However, as soon as Screaming Mimi uses her powers on Dazzler, she is able to absorb the sound and use it against the Grapplers, defeating them.
After breaking out of prison with her teammates, Poundcakes and the Grapplers decide to pay a visit to the Thing
, who helped put them in prison after their mission against Project Pegasus. However, as soon as they arrive at the hospital where the Thing is, they were suddenly ambushed by Captain America
. Poundcakes immediately attacks the super-hero, but he uses his shield to protect himself from her assault. He was soon able to defeat her by throwing her with his shield, but she and the other Grapplers quickly recovered. Captain America was soon given back-up by the X-Men
, who made quick work of the Grapplers. They were later seen alongside a large army of super-villains, including MODOK
, Constrictor
, Whiplash
, and Mole Man
, as they banded together in attempt to kill the Thing.
Poundcakes and the Grapplers were revealed to have been strength augmented by the Power Broker
, and they all participated in a big brawl against the Thing. Although her teammates Letha and Titania were soon killed by the Scourge of the Underworld
, Poundcakes continued her career in villainy. She was approached by Jackhammer
, who showed romantic interest in her. She, however, was not interested, and felt enraged that he would flirt with her in public. Fearing for her reputation, she began creating tremors and attacked Jackhammer. Anaconda
, aiding her friend Diamondback
on her date with Captain America, attacked Poundcakes and Jackhammer. Asp
's paralyzing blasts rendered the pair unconscious, and they drove off, dumping their bodies elsewhere. Poundcakes later received an invitation to join Superia
's Femizons
, which she accepted. Aboard the S.S. Superia, Poundcakes battled Captain America and Paladin
, once attempting to tear Paladin's limbs apart alongside Titania
, Frenzy
, and Pink Pearl
. After Superia's plans failed, Poundcakes returned to being a freelance mercenary.
Poundcakes was later seen pushing contraband to Atlanteans
, to which U.S. Agent
was sent after her. After she made the trade, the Atlanteans asked her to aid them in battle, but she refused and immediately left. U.S. Agent found her, but she was able to escape to the surface, where they battled once more. Poundcakes was able to escape after a helicopter arrived to pick her up, but drops her merchandise. This leads U.S. Agent to the Power Broker
.
Poundcakes was seen at "The Bar With No Name," with several other super-villains. She, alongside the villains, placed bets on if they thought Spider-Man
would appear to battle a new villain. After they realized the Bookie was cheating them, Poundcakes participated in the bar-room brawl against Spider-Man.
.
Roxxon Oil
technicians have provided her with "seismatic boots", the heels of which contain shockwave generators capable of creating minor localized earth tremors. The full force of her attacks are sufficient enough to overturn a small automobile.
She has extensive experience in street-fighting and wrestling.
, battling Big Sir.
Grapplers (comics)
The Grapplers are a fictional organization in the Marvel Comics universe. It was a loosely-organized band of female wrestlers, most of whom gained superhuman strength after their first published appearances, through the group known as Power Broker, Inc....
.
Fictional character biography
Marian Pouncy was born in Garden City, New JerseyNew Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
. She began her career as a professional wrestler known as Poundcakes, until she was imprisoned for extortion
Extortion
Extortion is a criminal offence which occurs when a person unlawfully obtains either money, property or services from a person, entity, or institution, through coercion. Refraining from doing harm is sometimes euphemistically called protection. Extortion is commonly practiced by organized crime...
. There, she met Screaming Mimi
Songbird (comics)
Songbird , formerly known as Screaming Mimi, is a fictional character, a superheroine and former supervillainess in the Marvel Comics Universe.-Publication history:...
, and told her about her teammates in the Grapplers
Grapplers (comics)
The Grapplers are a fictional organization in the Marvel Comics universe. It was a loosely-organized band of female wrestlers, most of whom gained superhuman strength after their first published appearances, through the group known as Power Broker, Inc....
. After they escaped from prison, they rejoined Poundcakes' teammates Letha
Letha
Letha is a supervillain in the Marvel Comics Universe and former member of the female villain team, the Grapplers.-Publication history:...
and Titania
Titania (Grapplers)
Davida DeVito, now known as Lascivious and formerly known as Titania, is a fictional supervillain appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Fictional character biography:...
. The group was then contracted by the Roxxon Oil Company to become professional criminals, and given special powers by the Power Broker
Power Broker
Power Broker is the name of two characters in Marvel Comics.Power Broker, Inc. is a fictional criminal corporation in the Marvel Universe which provides individuals with superhuman physical abilities for a price...
. Poundcakes was given superhuman strength along with her teammates, but also a pair of "seismatic boots", which gives her the ability to create tremors and minor earthquakes by stomping the ground.
One mission joined the Grapplers with Thundra
Thundra
Thundra is a Marvel Comics superheroine who is often aligned with the Fantastic Four. She is a powerful, red haired, amazon-like warrior, or Femizon, from a matriarchal, technologically advanced future timeline where men have been subjugated by women...
, a powerful female warrior, with whom they wrestled in a practice match. The Grapplers were able to convince Thundra to aid them in smuggling the Nth Projector into Project Pegasus
Project Pegasus
Project Pegasus is a fictional scientific base in the Marvel Comics universe which has been the location of a variety of stories for superheroes and supervillains, most notably in the title Marvel Two-in-One...
, but quickly turned on her and ran off to do their own thing. Poundcakes and Titania were confronted by Giant-Man
Bill Foster (comics)
Dr. Bill Foster, also known as Black Goliath, the second Giant-Man, and the fourth Goliath, is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:...
. He was able to grab Titania, but Poundcakes launched him into a fiery pit of acid. He was able to climb back up, only to be attacked by both women. Poundcakes stomped on his foot, shrinking Giant-Man back down to size. Both Poundcakes and Titania grabbed one of Giant-Man's arms, planning to pull his limbs apart. However, using the last of his strength, Giant-Man grabbed the two mercenaries and smashed them together, knocking them out cold.
Poundcakes was next seen with her accomplices in Ryker's Island prison. After Dazzler
Dazzler
Dazzler is a Marvel Comics superheroine, associated with the X-Men. She first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #130 ....
is charged for the death of Klaw and sent to the same prison, the Grapplers kidnap her and attempt to find out how she killed him. Dazzler refuses to answer anything, which causes Poundcakes to beat her. Dazzler tries to stop the large woman from attacking her, but is unable to do anything. However, as soon as Screaming Mimi uses her powers on Dazzler, she is able to absorb the sound and use it against the Grapplers, defeating them.
After breaking out of prison with her teammates, Poundcakes and the Grapplers decide to pay a visit to the Thing
Thing (comics)
The Thing is a fictional character, a founding member of the superhero team known as the Fantastic Four in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee in The Fantastic Four #1...
, who helped put them in prison after their mission against Project Pegasus. However, as soon as they arrive at the hospital where the Thing is, they were suddenly ambushed by Captain America
Captain America
Captain America is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 , from Marvel Comics' 1940s predecessor, Timely Comics, and was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby...
. Poundcakes immediately attacks the super-hero, but he uses his shield to protect himself from her assault. He was soon able to defeat her by throwing her with his shield, but she and the other Grapplers quickly recovered. Captain America was soon given back-up by the X-Men
X-Men
The X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1...
, who made quick work of the Grapplers. They were later seen alongside a large army of super-villains, including MODOK
MODOK
MODOK is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Tales of Suspense #93 MODOK (acronym for Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing) is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character...
, Constrictor
Constrictor (comics)
Constrictor is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. The character is primarily a supervillain, but is often portrayed as a redeeming anti-hero. Constrictor first appeared in Incredible Hulk vol.1 #212 and was created by Len Wein and Sal Buscema.-Publication history:Constrictor...
, Whiplash
Whiplash (comics)
Whiplash is the name of several fictional characters in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Each Whiplash is a minor supervillain in the Marvel Universe, with the first and latest appearing as prominent members of Iron Man's rogues gallery.-Mark Scarlotti:...
, and Mole Man
Mole Man
The Mole Man is a comic book supervillain that exists in Marvel Comics' main shared universe. He first appeared in Fantastic Four #1, and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.-Fictional character biography:...
, as they banded together in attempt to kill the Thing.
Poundcakes and the Grapplers were revealed to have been strength augmented by the Power Broker
Power Broker
Power Broker is the name of two characters in Marvel Comics.Power Broker, Inc. is a fictional criminal corporation in the Marvel Universe which provides individuals with superhuman physical abilities for a price...
, and they all participated in a big brawl against the Thing. Although her teammates Letha and Titania were soon killed by the Scourge of the Underworld
Scourge of the Underworld
The Scourge of the Underworld is the name of a series of fictional characters that have appeared in various series set in the Marvel Comics universe....
, Poundcakes continued her career in villainy. She was approached by Jackhammer
Jackhammer (comics)
Jackhammer is a fictional character from the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:Jackhammer was first mentioned as a HYDRA leader in Daredevil #121; he first appeared in Daredevil #123 and was created by Tony Isabella and Bob Brown.The character subsequently appears in Captain America...
, who showed romantic interest in her. She, however, was not interested, and felt enraged that he would flirt with her in public. Fearing for her reputation, she began creating tremors and attacked Jackhammer. Anaconda
Anaconda (comics)
Anaconda is a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe who was created by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio and first appeared in Marvel Two-in-One #64 in June 1980.-Fictional character biography:...
, aiding her friend Diamondback
Diamondback (comics)
Diamondback is the name of four fictional characters appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:Diamondback first appeared in Captain America #310 , written by Mark Gruenwald and illustrated by Paul Neary.-Willis Stryker:The first Diamondback was a foe of Luke Cage...
on her date with Captain America, attacked Poundcakes and Jackhammer. Asp
Asp (comics)
The Asp is a former supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe, most notably a member of the Serpent Society and BAD Girls, Inc.. She was created by Mark Gruenwald and Paul Neary, and first appeared in Captain America vol. 1 #310....
's paralyzing blasts rendered the pair unconscious, and they drove off, dumping their bodies elsewhere. Poundcakes later received an invitation to join Superia
Superia
Superia is a fictional character, a misandrist supervillain and criminal scientist in the Marvel Universe. She was created by writer Mark Gruenwald and artist Rik Levins in Captain America Superia (Dr. Deidre Wentworth) is a fictional character, a misandrist supervillain and criminal scientist in...
's Femizons
Femizons
Femizon may refer to one of two groups owned by Marvel Comics and appearing in their Marvel Universe.The first group to be called Femizons were the women of Femizonia, a gyniarchal future world in an alternate timeline where women had become Amazon-like warriors, ruling over male slaves...
, which she accepted. Aboard the S.S. Superia, Poundcakes battled Captain America and Paladin
Paladin (comics)
Paladin is a Marvel Comics character, a mercenary. While he claims that Paladin is his real name, he often goes by the name Paul Denning . Though not precisely a supervillain, his mercenary activities often bring him into conflict with superheroes.-Publication history:Paladin first appeared in...
, once attempting to tear Paladin's limbs apart alongside Titania
Titania (Marvel Comics)
Titania is a supervillainess in the Marvel Comics universe, notable for being Marvel's strongest human female with the possible exception of the She-Hulk, and the wife of the Absorbing Man. She was created by then Editor-in-Chief Jim Shooter, in the successful company-wide crossover known as...
, Frenzy
Joanna Cargill
Joanna Cargill, also known as Frenzy, is a fictional character, a mutant superhuman in the Marvel Comics universe. She has been a member of supervillain groups, including the Alliance of Evil and the Acolytes, as well as the superhero team the X-Men....
, and Pink Pearl
Pink Pearl (comics)
Pink Pearl is a Canadian super villain and terrorist in the Marvel Comics Universe.-Fictional character biography:Originally a member of a circus troupe, Pink Pearl decided to become a terrorist and attempt to take over the circus. An extremely large woman, her obesity enables her to have...
. After Superia's plans failed, Poundcakes returned to being a freelance mercenary.
Poundcakes was later seen pushing contraband to Atlanteans
Atlantis (comics)
Atlantis, in comics, may refer to:* Atlantis is a setting in books published by DC Comics* Atlantis is a setting in books published by Marvel Comics* Atlantis...
, to which U.S. Agent
U.S. Agent
U.S. Agent is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, usually those starring Captain America and the Avengers. He was created by Mark Gruenwald and Paul Neary in Captain America vol...
was sent after her. After she made the trade, the Atlanteans asked her to aid them in battle, but she refused and immediately left. U.S. Agent found her, but she was able to escape to the surface, where they battled once more. Poundcakes was able to escape after a helicopter arrived to pick her up, but drops her merchandise. This leads U.S. Agent to the Power Broker
Power Broker
Power Broker is the name of two characters in Marvel Comics.Power Broker, Inc. is a fictional criminal corporation in the Marvel Universe which provides individuals with superhuman physical abilities for a price...
.
Poundcakes was seen at "The Bar With No Name," with several other super-villains. She, alongside the villains, placed bets on if they thought Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
would appear to battle a new villain. After they realized the Bookie was cheating them, Poundcakes participated in the bar-room brawl against Spider-Man.
Powers and abilities
Poundcakes was given superhuman strength, speed, durability, and reflexes by the Power BrokerPower Broker
Power Broker is the name of two characters in Marvel Comics.Power Broker, Inc. is a fictional criminal corporation in the Marvel Universe which provides individuals with superhuman physical abilities for a price...
.
Roxxon Oil
Roxxon Oil
Roxxon Energy Corporation is the name of a fictional massive petroleum corporation owned by Aleksander Lukin and run by August D'Angelo. The company appears in comic book stories published by Marvel Comics and exists in that company's shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe...
technicians have provided her with "seismatic boots", the heels of which contain shockwave generators capable of creating minor localized earth tremors. The full force of her attacks are sufficient enough to overturn a small automobile.
She has extensive experience in street-fighting and wrestling.
DC Crossover
Poundcakes appeared briefly in JLA/AvengersJLA/Avengers
JLA/Avengers is a comic book limited series and crossover published in prestige format by DC Comics and Marvel Comics from September 2003 to May 2004. The series was written by Kurt Busiek, with art by George Pérez...
, battling Big Sir.
External links
- Poundcakes at Marvel.com
- Poundcakes (Grapplers)