Scourge of the Underworld
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The Scourge of the Underworld is the name of a series of fictional character
s that have appeared in various series set in the Marvel Comics
universe
.
Writer/editor Mark Gruenwald
originally created the Scourge in 1985 as a plot device intended to thin the criminal population of the Marvel Universe, in particular eliminating those supervillain
characters he deemed to be too minor, redundant, or ill-conceived. Since that time, other writers have expanded upon the concept and fleshed out the Scourge's backstory.
dedicated to the assassination of criminals. This person, whose true name has never been revealed, was seen over the course of several months murdering known supervillains in cold blood. The Scourge would approach a supervillain in disguise, shoot him or her with an explosive-tipped bullet, shout his catchphrase ("Justice is served!"), and disappear. This first Scourge's killing spree reached its apex in Captain America #319, where he gunned down eighteen such criminals at an underworld meeting. When Captain America captured the Scourge in the following issue, the character claimed to be the brother of a super-villain known as the Enforcer, whom Scourge had killed because his sibling's criminal activities had shamed their father. He claims that this crime led to him creating the Scourge persona with help from a private investigator only identified as "Domino", who provided him detailed information on the supervillain community. However, immediately after making this confession, the captured man was himself shot and killed by an unseen assailant, who was heard to cry "Justice is served!" in the fashion of the Scourge's other killings. This was the first clue that there was more than one Scourge.
Some time later, in Captain America #350, it is revealed that the Scourge is actually the creation of the Red Skull
, who states that he created the Scourge as his personal assassin, with Albert Malik, the communist villain who assumed the identity of the Red Skull during the 1950s, as one of this version's confirmed kills. This was apparently a ruse by the Skull, as during the 1994 U.S. Agent
miniseries, it is suggested that the Scourge is ultimately an identity used by several people, all of whom were financed by the original Angel, a hero from the World War II
era of Marvel Comics, who had been driven to vigilantism
in recent years. His Scourge agents operate through subterfuge to get close to targets, then kill them.
The organization operates through behind the scenes direction by Angel, and under him are several individual Scourge agents capable of autonomous action. A man named Domino worked for the organization, but the identities of most Scourges are unknown, with the exceptions of Vagabond
, Caprice, and Bloodstain. A member must be a legal adult willing to submit to thorough investigation of his or her personal background and swear an oath of loyalty to the principles of the Scourge organization. Any Scourge attempting to reveal the existence of the organization would be assassinated by another member.
When not in disguise, a Scourge wears an all-white coat and hat, and a skull-like mask. Most Scourges are armed with a .50 cal Thompson machine gun with a sawed-off barrel and stock using a special purpose 5-round magazine. Each .50 cal round is equipped with an acceleration activated, delay-triggered explosive shell which exhibits the signature sound of "pum-SPAAK" in the comic book panels. Scourges also use radio devices for communication with Domino, as well as makeup and costumes for disguise.
, Miracle Man
, Hate Monger III, Melter
, Titania I
, Basilisk, The Human Fly, Death Adder
and Blue Streak. This Scourge was also responsible for the "Bar With No Name" massacre, in which he killed 18 supervillains. This Scourge was eventually unmasked and defeated by Captain America
. According to this Scourge, he was the brother of the Enforcer, his first victim, and received information on villains from his private detective Domino. The Scourge making this confession was then executed by the second known person to use the Scourge identity.
The second person identified as a Scourge killed Hammer and Anvil
, and the The Wraith (Brian DeWolff), before killing the Scourge who talked to Captain America, and some time later, he killed a member of the Watchdogs
. This Scourge was captured by the U.S. Agent
and killed by another Scourge.
A third, renegade Scourge killed the Soviet agent who had used the identity of the Red Skull (Albert Malik) in the 1950s. This Scourge attempted to kill the then-current Captain America (later known as the U.S. Agent
). It was revealed that this Scourge had been financed by the original Red Skull, who had been believed dead at the time but had actually survived in a body that was cloned
from Captain America's DNA
. This Scourge was eventually eliminated by the Red Skull.
The fourth person identified as a Scourge was first seen killing the second Scourge, who had been captured by the U.S. Agent
. When this Scourge was captured by the U.S. Agent, he was killed by yet another Scourge.
The fifth person identified as a Scourge was Priscilla Lyons, also known as Vagabond
; the sixth Scourge was an agent also known as Caprice, and the seventh Scourge was an agent also known as Bloodstain. Lyons was unable to bring herself to kill the Matador
, and was thus targeted by the other Scourges. She sought the help of U.S. Agent, who captured some of the Scourge agents, and then confronted the Angel and Domino. Bloodstain was killed in combat during this encounter.
#194 (1985) and made single-issue appearances in most of Marvel's series published at the time, although the bulk of his story was told in Captain America
#318-320. The Scourge of the Underworld first surfaced as an old lady who unexpectedly executed a villain leaving the scene of a crime, and most of the Scourge's other assassinations were committed under similar disguises. His most famous appearance was in Captain America #319, in which he killed eighteen minor supervillains at "the Bar With No Name" (see below).
Years later, in the U.S. Agent
miniseries, U.S. Agent and the Vagabond
fought the Scourges, including one who had claimed to be the U.S. Agent's brother. In the end, the Angel died (although he was survived by a brother who had also used the identity of the Angel), Domino died, and the remaining Scourges were defeated and arrested.
The Red Skull's minion Mother Night
was at one time sent by the Skull to recruit the villains Jack O'Lantern II and Blackwing for his pool of underlings, loosely titled The Skeleton Crew
. She used her illusion-casting abilities to generate the image of the Scourge, who then "shot and killed" both villains, in reality, simply fooling Captain America
so as to allow her to escape with the criminals. The primary writer and conceiver of the Scourge plotline as well as the Captain America storyline, Mark Gruenwald, had often expressed some disappointment in what he saw as the short-sightedness in killing so many potentially "fun" villains rather than re-imagining or improving them.
The Scourge played a major role in the story The Deadly Foes of Spider-Man, despite the fact that the character never actually appears during the story outside of a dream sequence. Throughout the events of the story, the Shocker
is stricken with paranoia over the idea that the Scourge will come for him next. During the climax of the arc, the Kingpin
employs an unseen Scourge imposter to fake an attempt on the Shocker's life, preventing him from killing Spider-Man
and causing him to flee the scene, all in order to avoid attention being drawn near a location that the Kingpin was having robbed.
In the pages of Thunderbolts
, a new Scourge appeared; this one assassinated the Thunderbolts members Jolt
, Baron Zemo and Techno, as well as a pair of civilians (Gayle Rogers and Roberta Haggerty) who were investigating Jolt's death. It was revealed that this Scourge was actually Jack Monroe, alias Bucky and Nomad, who was being mentally controlled by the superhuman
-hating government agent Henry Peter Gyrich
; Gyrich himself was being manipulated by Baron Strucker
. Monroe was defeated and freed from Gyrich's control by the Thunderbolts and their allies, the Redeemers. He then, apparently, abandoned the Scourge equipment and identity after the battle. As Scourge, Monroe had access to a wide array of technology based on equipment confiscated from super-villains. Some were installed in the costume he wore, while several others were miniaturized using Pym particles and stored in one of the costume's gauntlets
; all were accessible by a voice-coded system. Specific items used included versions of the Green Goblin
's glider, the Unicorn
's helmet-installed energy projector, and Stilt-Man
's telescoping legs, as well as various unspecified weaponry, including a metal quarterstaff
. He could also access his gauntlet's Pym particles to alter the size of himself or others, though excessive use of this ability on the Thunderbolt Atlas forced him to abandon much of his weapon stores when his supply of Pym particles was spent.
Three characters bearing the names of the Scourge's previous victims - Hellrazor, Caprice, and Mindwave (minus the hyphen) - appeared in Thunderbolts #116. Caprice and Mindwave appeared along with Mirage and Bluestreak as supervillains incarcerated in Thunderbolts Mountain in Thunderbolts #117 telepathically discussing a plot against the Thunderbolts. Caprice, Mindwave, Mirage, and Bluestreak were all killed in their cells by Bullseye
in Thunderbolts #121.
After the Punisher
tries to assassinate Osborn (failing due to the intervention of Sentry
) during the Dark Reign
storyline, Osborn asks the Hood
to hunt him down. In Punisher
#5, the Hood is granted the powers of the Dark Dimension by his master Dormammu
to revive eighteen murdered criminals (Basilisk
I, Bird-Man
II, Black Abbot
, Blue Streak
I, Cheetah
, Cyclone I, Death Adder
, Firebrand
I, Hijacker
, Human Fly
, Letha
, Megatak
, Mind-Wave
, Miracle Man
, Mirage
, Titania I, Turner D. Century
, and Wraith
I) to help him take down the Punisher. Scourge tells the villains that if they fail, they will be returned to their previous states of death and rot. The Hood told these criminals that the Scourge of the Underworld was actually Frank Castle and by killing him they'd be avenging their previous deaths and prolonging their new lives. When asked by Microchip if he thought any of them believed that crap about the Punisher being Scourge, the Hood replied "sure they did". Several of these villains (including Firebrand, the Wraith, Cyclone and Mirage) are killed again while confronting the Punisher, but ultimately Basilisk and Death Adder subdue the vigilante, and the terms of the Hood's agreement are apparently fulfilled.
In Thunderbolts #133, an otherwise unidentified man is christened Scourge by Norman Osborn
and assigned to the Thunderbolts
. His first mission is to eliminate Songbird
. This character is later revealed to be Nuke with a new identity.
The original Scourge is among the various people in Erebus when Hercules
travels to the Underworld.
#319, the Scourge was disguised as the bartender of "the Bar With No Name," a super-villain hang-out in rural Medina County, Ohio. A number of villains had gathered there that evening to organize a concerted effort to stop the Scourge, all at the urgings of villain "manager" Gary Gilbert, formerly a villain called Firebrand
.
Security equipment that Gilbert borrowed from the gadget-villain called the Tinkerer
was ineffective in detecting the Scourge, as no one thought to scan the bartender. Taken completely unawares, eighteen villains, including Gilbert himself, who attended the meeting were killed in a single stroke.
Fictional character
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s that have appeared in various series set in the Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
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universe
Marvel Universe
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.
Writer/editor Mark Gruenwald
Mark Gruenwald
Mark E. Gruenwald was an American comic book writer, editor, and occasional penciler. Gruenwald got his start in comics fandom, publishing his own fanzine, Omniverse, which explored the concept of continuity...
originally created the Scourge in 1985 as a plot device intended to thin the criminal population of the Marvel Universe, in particular eliminating those 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...
characters he deemed to be too minor, redundant, or ill-conceived. Since that time, other writers have expanded upon the concept and fleshed out the Scourge's backstory.
Organization
The Scourge was originally depicted as an individual vigilanteVigilante
A vigilante is a private individual who legally or illegally punishes an alleged lawbreaker, or participates in a group which metes out extralegal punishment to an alleged lawbreaker....
dedicated to the assassination of criminals. This person, whose true name has never been revealed, was seen over the course of several months murdering known supervillains in cold blood. The Scourge would approach a supervillain in disguise, shoot him or her with an explosive-tipped bullet, shout his catchphrase ("Justice is served!"), and disappear. This first Scourge's killing spree reached its apex in Captain America #319, where he gunned down eighteen such criminals at an underworld meeting. When Captain America captured the Scourge in the following issue, the character claimed to be the brother of a super-villain known as the Enforcer, whom Scourge had killed because his sibling's criminal activities had shamed their father. He claims that this crime led to him creating the Scourge persona with help from a private investigator only identified as "Domino", who provided him detailed information on the supervillain community. However, immediately after making this confession, the captured man was himself shot and killed by an unseen assailant, who was heard to cry "Justice is served!" in the fashion of the Scourge's other killings. This was the first clue that there was more than one Scourge.
Some time later, in Captain America #350, it is revealed that the Scourge is actually the creation of the Red Skull
Red Skull
The Red Skull is a name shared by several fictional characters, all supervillains from the Marvel Comics universe. All incarnations of the character are enemies of Captain America, other superheroes, and the United States in general....
, who states that he created the Scourge as his personal assassin, with Albert Malik, the communist villain who assumed the identity of the Red Skull during the 1950s, as one of this version's confirmed kills. This was apparently a ruse by the Skull, as during the 1994 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...
miniseries, it is suggested that the Scourge is ultimately an identity used by several people, all of whom were financed by the original Angel, a hero from the World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
era of Marvel Comics, who had been driven to vigilantism
Vigilante
A vigilante is a private individual who legally or illegally punishes an alleged lawbreaker, or participates in a group which metes out extralegal punishment to an alleged lawbreaker....
in recent years. His Scourge agents operate through subterfuge to get close to targets, then kill them.
The organization operates through behind the scenes direction by Angel, and under him are several individual Scourge agents capable of autonomous action. A man named Domino worked for the organization, but the identities of most Scourges are unknown, with the exceptions of Vagabond
Vagabond (comics)
Vagabond, the alter ego of Priscilla Lyons, is a superhero that has appeared in different books published by Marvel Comics. She has primarily appeared in series associated in some way with Captain America.-Fictional character biography:...
, Caprice, and Bloodstain. A member must be a legal adult willing to submit to thorough investigation of his or her personal background and swear an oath of loyalty to the principles of the Scourge organization. Any Scourge attempting to reveal the existence of the organization would be assassinated by another member.
When not in disguise, a Scourge wears an all-white coat and hat, and a skull-like mask. Most Scourges are armed with a .50 cal Thompson machine gun with a sawed-off barrel and stock using a special purpose 5-round magazine. Each .50 cal round is equipped with an acceleration activated, delay-triggered explosive shell which exhibits the signature sound of "pum-SPAAK" in the comic book panels. Scourges also use radio devices for communication with Domino, as well as makeup and costumes for disguise.
Membership
The first person identified as a Scourge killed several supervillains, including the EnforcerEnforcer (comics)
Enforcer is the name of two fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:The Enforcer first appeared in Ghost Rider #22-24 , and was created by Gerry Conway, Don Glut, and Don Heck....
, Miracle Man
Miracle Man
The Miracle Man is a supervillain featured in Marvel Comics, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby as one of the first enemies of the Fantastic Four. He was originally depicted as a stage magician with megalomaniacal desires, capable of convincing others through hypnosis that he has amazing powers...
, Hate Monger III, Melter
Melter
The Melter is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Tales of Suspense #47 and was created by Stan Lee and Sam Rosen.-Publication history:...
, Titania I
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:...
, Basilisk, The Human Fly, Death Adder
Death Adder (comics)
Death Adder , is a fictional supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. He was one of the original members of the Serpent Society.-Fictional character biography:Roland Burroughs was born in Rochester, New York...
and Blue Streak. This Scourge was also responsible for the "Bar With No Name" massacre, in which he killed 18 supervillains. This Scourge was eventually unmasked and defeated 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...
. According to this Scourge, he was the brother of the Enforcer, his first victim, and received information on villains from his private detective Domino. The Scourge making this confession was then executed by the second known person to use the Scourge identity.
The second person identified as a Scourge killed Hammer and Anvil
Hammer and Anvil (comics)
Hammer and Anvil are fictional characters, supervillains published by Marvel Comics.They first appeared in Hulk #182, , and were created by Len Wein and Herb Trimpe.-Fictional character biography:...
, and the The Wraith (Brian DeWolff), before killing the Scourge who talked to Captain America, and some time later, he killed a member of the Watchdogs
The Watchdogs
The Watchdogs are a fictional right-wing terrorist group in the Marvel Universe. They were almost exclusively enemies of Captain America, and first appeared in Captain America vol...
. This Scourge was captured by the 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...
and killed by another Scourge.
A third, renegade Scourge killed the Soviet agent who had used the identity of the Red Skull (Albert Malik) in the 1950s. This Scourge attempted to kill the then-current Captain America (later known as the 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...
). It was revealed that this Scourge had been financed by the original Red Skull, who had been believed dead at the time but had actually survived in a body that was cloned
Cloning
Cloning in biology is the process of producing similar populations of genetically identical individuals that occurs in nature when organisms such as bacteria, insects or plants reproduce asexually. Cloning in biotechnology refers to processes used to create copies of DNA fragments , cells , or...
from Captain America's DNA
DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid is a nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms . The DNA segments that carry this genetic information are called genes, but other DNA sequences have structural purposes, or are involved in...
. This Scourge was eventually eliminated by the Red Skull.
The fourth person identified as a Scourge was first seen killing the second Scourge, who had been captured by the 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...
. When this Scourge was captured by the U.S. Agent, he was killed by yet another Scourge.
The fifth person identified as a Scourge was Priscilla Lyons, also known as Vagabond
Vagabond (comics)
Vagabond, the alter ego of Priscilla Lyons, is a superhero that has appeared in different books published by Marvel Comics. She has primarily appeared in series associated in some way with Captain America.-Fictional character biography:...
; the sixth Scourge was an agent also known as Caprice, and the seventh Scourge was an agent also known as Bloodstain. Lyons was unable to bring herself to kill the Matador
Matador (comics)
Matador, in comics, may refer to:* Matador , a mini-series by Devin Grayson and Brian Stelfreeze* Matador , a super-villain in Marvel Comics...
, and was thus targeted by the other Scourges. She sought the help of U.S. Agent, who captured some of the Scourge agents, and then confronted the Angel and Domino. Bloodstain was killed in combat during this encounter.
Fictional history
The Scourge first appeared in Iron ManIron 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,...
#194 (1985) and made single-issue appearances in most of Marvel's series published at the time, although the bulk of his story was told in 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...
#318-320. The Scourge of the Underworld first surfaced as an old lady who unexpectedly executed a villain leaving the scene of a crime, and most of the Scourge's other assassinations were committed under similar disguises. His most famous appearance was in Captain America #319, in which he killed eighteen minor supervillains at "the Bar With No Name" (see below).
Years later, in the 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...
miniseries, U.S. Agent and the Vagabond
Vagabond (comics)
Vagabond, the alter ego of Priscilla Lyons, is a superhero that has appeared in different books published by Marvel Comics. She has primarily appeared in series associated in some way with Captain America.-Fictional character biography:...
fought the Scourges, including one who had claimed to be the U.S. Agent's brother. In the end, the Angel died (although he was survived by a brother who had also used the identity of the Angel), Domino died, and the remaining Scourges were defeated and arrested.
The Red Skull's minion Mother Night
Mother Night (comics)
Mother Night is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional character biography:Susan Scarbo was born in Teaneck, New Jersey. Susan and her brother Melvin Scarbo formed a sibling hypnosis stage act for profit. They soon after became professional criminals, hypnotizing innocent people...
was at one time sent by the Skull to recruit the villains Jack O'Lantern II and Blackwing for his pool of underlings, loosely titled The Skeleton Crew
Skeleton Crew (comics)
The Skeleton Crew is a fictional organization in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional team history:The Skeleton Crew was an organization built by the Red Skull from his operatives. The original lineup was headed by Crossbones, and consisted of Mother Night , Machinesmith, the Voice, and the fourth Sleeper...
. She used her illusion-casting abilities to generate the image of the Scourge, who then "shot and killed" both villains, in reality, simply fooling 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...
so as to allow her to escape with the criminals. The primary writer and conceiver of the Scourge plotline as well as the Captain America storyline, Mark Gruenwald, had often expressed some disappointment in what he saw as the short-sightedness in killing so many potentially "fun" villains rather than re-imagining or improving them.
The Scourge played a major role in the story The Deadly Foes of Spider-Man, despite the fact that the character never actually appears during the story outside of a dream sequence. Throughout the events of the story, the Shocker
Shocker (comics)
The Shocker or just Shocker is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #46 and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Romita, Sr.-Fictional character biography:Herman Schultz was born in New York...
is stricken with paranoia over the idea that the Scourge will come for him next. During the climax of the arc, the Kingpin
Kingpin (comics)
The Kingpin is a fictional character, a supervillain in the . Kingpin is one of the most feared and powerful crime lords in the Marvel Universe. The character is a major adversary of Daredevil, the Punisher, and Spider-Man...
employs an unseen Scourge imposter to fake an attempt on the Shocker's life, preventing him from killing 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...
and causing him to flee the scene, all in order to avoid attention being drawn near a location that the Kingpin was having robbed.
In the pages of Thunderbolts
Thunderbolts (comics)
The Thunderbolts are a Marvel Comics superhero team, which consists mostly of former supervillains. The group first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #449 , and was created by Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley.-Publication history:...
, a new Scourge appeared; this one assassinated the Thunderbolts members Jolt
Jolt (comics)
Jolt is a fictional character, a superheroine in the Marvel Universe and a member of the Thunderbolts and Young Allies.-Fictional character biography:...
, Baron Zemo and Techno, as well as a pair of civilians (Gayle Rogers and Roberta Haggerty) who were investigating Jolt's death. It was revealed that this Scourge was actually Jack Monroe, alias Bucky and Nomad, who was being mentally controlled by the superhuman
Superhuman
Superhuman can mean an improved human, for example, by genetic modification, cybernetic implants, or as what humans might evolve into, in the near or distant future...
-hating government agent 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:...
; Gyrich himself was being manipulated by Baron Strucker
Baron Strucker
Baron Wolfgang von Strucker is a fictional character created for Marvel Comics by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #5...
. Monroe was defeated and freed from Gyrich's control by the Thunderbolts and their allies, the Redeemers. He then, apparently, abandoned the Scourge equipment and identity after the battle. As Scourge, Monroe had access to a wide array of technology based on equipment confiscated from super-villains. Some were installed in the costume he wore, while several others were miniaturized using Pym particles and stored in one of the costume's gauntlets
Gauntlet (gloves)
Gauntlet is a name for several different styles of glove, particularly those with an extended cuff covering part of the forearm. Gauntlets exist in many forms, ranging from flexible fabric and leather gloves, to mail and fully articulated plate armour....
; all were accessible by a voice-coded system. Specific items used included versions of the Green Goblin
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 glider, the Unicorn
Unicorn (comics)
Unicorn is the codename of multiple supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. The first Unicorn debuted in Tales of Suspense vol...
's helmet-installed energy projector, and Stilt-Man
Stilt-Man
Stilt-Man is the name of two supervillains in Marvel Comics.-Publication history:Stilt-Man first appeared in Daredevil vol. 1 #8 and was one of his earliest enemies. He is a criminal wearing a suit of armor with powerful telescopic legs .The character did not age well, as his powers were more a...
's telescoping legs, as well as various unspecified weaponry, including a metal quarterstaff
Quarterstaff
A quarterstaff , also short staff or simply staff is a traditional European pole weapon and a technique of stick fighting, especially as in use in England during the Early Modern period....
. He could also access his gauntlet's Pym particles to alter the size of himself or others, though excessive use of this ability on the Thunderbolt Atlas forced him to abandon much of his weapon stores when his supply of Pym particles was spent.
Three characters bearing the names of the Scourge's previous victims - Hellrazor, Caprice, and Mindwave (minus the hyphen) - appeared in Thunderbolts #116. Caprice and Mindwave appeared along with Mirage and Bluestreak as supervillains incarcerated in Thunderbolts Mountain in Thunderbolts #117 telepathically discussing a plot against the Thunderbolts. Caprice, Mindwave, Mirage, and Bluestreak were all killed in their cells by Bullseye
Bullseye (comics)
Bullseye is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe.A psychopathic assassin, Bullseye uses the opportunities afforded by his line of work to exercise his homicidal tendencies and to work out his own personal vendetta against Daredevil.Although he possesses no...
in Thunderbolts #121.
After the Punisher
Punisher
The Punisher is a fictional character, an anti-hero appearing in comic books based in the . Created by writer Gerry Conway and artists John Romita, Sr., and Ross Andru, the character made its first appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #129 .The Punisher is a vigilante who employs murder,...
tries to assassinate Osborn (failing due to the intervention of Sentry
Sentry (Robert Reynolds)
The Sentry is a fictional character in the . The character first appears in The Sentry #1 and was created by Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee, with uncredited conceptual contributions by Rick Veitch.-Creation:...
) 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...
storyline, Osborn asks the Hood
Hood (comics)
The Hood is a fictional character, a supervillain, and a crime boss in the . Created by writer Brian K. Vaughan and artists Kyle Hotz and Eric Powell, the character first appeared in The Hood #1 .-Publication history:...
to hunt him down. In Punisher
Punisher
The Punisher is a fictional character, an anti-hero appearing in comic books based in the . Created by writer Gerry Conway and artists John Romita, Sr., and Ross Andru, the character made its first appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #129 .The Punisher is a vigilante who employs murder,...
#5, the Hood is granted the powers of the Dark Dimension by his master Dormammu
Dormammu
Dormammu is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Strange Tales #126 Dormammu is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Strange Tales #126 Dormammu is a...
to revive eighteen murdered criminals (Basilisk
Basilisk (comics)
The Basilisk is the name of three fictional characters that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first is a supervillain who debuts in Marvel Team-Up #16 . The second is a mutant who first appears in New X-Men #135 . The third is a lizard-like villain who first appears in Morbius,...
I, Bird-Man
Bird-Man
Bird-Man is the name of two fictional characters in the Marvel Universe. Both have similar powers and appearance, and both appeared primarily as a member of the villain team the Ani-Men.-Publication history:...
II, Black Abbot
Black Abbott (comics)
Black Abbott is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional character biography:The Black Abbott was once a monk of Dakoth-Kuru, a sect that had managed to use their teachings to unlock the full potential of their minds, giving them incredible mental powers...
, Blue Streak
Blue Streak (comics)
-Don Thomas:Blue Streak is a fictional character from the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Blue Streak first appeared in Captain America #217-218 , created by Roy Thomas, Don Glut, and John Buscema....
I, Cheetah
Cheetah (Marvel Comics)
Cheetah is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:The Cheetah first appeared in Captain Marvel #48-49 , and was created by Gerry Conway and Al Milgrom...
, Cyclone I, Death Adder
Death Adder (comics)
Death Adder , is a fictional supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. He was one of the original members of the Serpent Society.-Fictional character biography:Roland Burroughs was born in Rochester, New York...
, Firebrand
Firebrand (Marvel Comics)
Firebrand is the codename of three fictional supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. All three were normal humans inside powered armor and relied on fire-based weapons...
I, Hijacker
Hijacker (comics)
Hijacker is a fictional American comic book character owned by Marvel Comics who exists in that company's Marvel Universe.Hijacker was a gimmick-laden villain who specialized in stealing technology for later resale in criminal auctions....
, Human Fly
Human Fly (comics)
The Human Fly is the name of two comic book characters in the Marvel Comics universe, one a super-villain that was an occasional antagonist of Spider-Man, and the other a superhero. Additionally, Human Fly was the title of a short-lived series in the late 1950s reprinting some of Fox's Blue Beetle...
, Letha
Letha
Letha is a supervillain in the Marvel Comics Universe and former member of the female villain team, the Grapplers.-Publication history:...
, Megatak
Megatak
Megatak is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Megatak first appeared in Thor #328 , and was created by Doug Moench and Alan Kupperberg....
, Mind-Wave
Mind-Wave
Mind-Wave is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Mind-Wave first appeared in Daredevil #133 , and was created by Marv Wolfman, Bob Brown and Jim Mooney....
, Miracle Man
Miracle Man
The Miracle Man is a supervillain featured in Marvel Comics, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby as one of the first enemies of the Fantastic Four. He was originally depicted as a stage magician with megalomaniacal desires, capable of convincing others through hypnosis that he has amazing powers...
, Mirage
Mirage (Marvel Comics)
Mirage is a fictional Marvel Comics villain. He first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #156.-Fictional character biography:Desmond Charne was a former holography technician who wanted to be a supervillain. To that end, he used holograph technology which could make him invisible or create 3-D...
, Titania I, Turner D. Century
Turner D. Century
Turner D. Century is a comic book supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by J.M. DeMatteis, Steve Leialoha, and Bruce D. Patterson.-Publication history:Turner D. Century first appeared in Spider-Woman #33...
, and Wraith
Wraith (Marvel Comics)
Wraith is the name of four unrelated fictional characters from the Marvel Comics universe.-Brian DeWolff:The Wraith is a fictional character, owned by Marvel Comics and existing in that company's Marvel Universe...
I) to help him take down the Punisher. Scourge tells the villains that if they fail, they will be returned to their previous states of death and rot. The Hood told these criminals that the Scourge of the Underworld was actually Frank Castle and by killing him they'd be avenging their previous deaths and prolonging their new lives. When asked by Microchip if he thought any of them believed that crap about the Punisher being Scourge, the Hood replied "sure they did". Several of these villains (including Firebrand, the Wraith, Cyclone and Mirage) are killed again while confronting the Punisher, but ultimately Basilisk and Death Adder subdue the vigilante, and the terms of the Hood's agreement are apparently fulfilled.
In Thunderbolts #133, an otherwise unidentified man is christened Scourge by 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 ....
and assigned to the Thunderbolts
Thunderbolts (comics)
The Thunderbolts are a Marvel Comics superhero team, which consists mostly of former supervillains. The group first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #449 , and was created by Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley.-Publication history:...
. His first mission is to eliminate Songbird
Songbird (comics)
Songbird , formerly known as Screaming Mimi, is a fictional character, a superheroine and former supervillainess in the Marvel Comics Universe.-Publication history:...
. This character is later revealed to be Nuke with a new identity.
The original Scourge is among the various people in Erebus when Hercules
Hercules (Marvel Comics)
Hercules is a fictional character that appears in publications by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery Annual #1 and was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby....
travels to the Underworld.
Villains killed by the Scourge
- The EnforcerEnforcer (comics)Enforcer is the name of two fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:The Enforcer first appeared in Ghost Rider #22-24 , and was created by Gerry Conway, Don Glut, and Don Heck....
- first appeared in Ghost RiderGhost Rider (Johnny Blaze)Ghost Rider is a fictional character, an antihero in the Marvel Comics Universe. He is the second Marvel character to use the name Ghost Rider, following the Western hero later known as the Phantom Rider, and preceding Daniel Ketch.Johnny Blaze was portrayed both in the 2007 film Ghost Rider and...
#22 - killed in Iron ManIron ManIron 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,...
#194 - The Scourge disguised as a homeless woman
- first appeared in Ghost Rider
- Miracle ManMiracle ManThe Miracle Man is a supervillain featured in Marvel Comics, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby as one of the first enemies of the Fantastic Four. He was originally depicted as a stage magician with megalomaniacal desires, capable of convincing others through hypnosis that he has amazing powers...
- first appeared in Fantastic FourFantastic FourThe Fantastic Four is a fictional superhero team appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The group debuted in The Fantastic Four #1 , which helped to usher in a new level of realism in the medium...
#3 - killed in ThingThing (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...
#24 - Scourge disguised as a long-haired and bearded bus passenger
- first appeared in Fantastic Four
- Hate Monger
- first appeared in Fantastic FourFantastic FourThe Fantastic Four is a fictional superhero team appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The group debuted in The Fantastic Four #1 , which helped to usher in a new level of realism in the medium...
#279 - killed in Secret Wars IISecret Wars IISecret Wars II is a nine-issue comic book limited series and crossover published from 1985 to 1986 by Marvel Comics. The series was written by Marvel's then Editor-in-chief Jim Shooter and primarily pencilled by Al Milgrom....
#2 - The Scourge's person is not seen
- first appeared in Fantastic Four
- MegatakMegatakMegatak is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Megatak first appeared in Thor #328 , and was created by Doug Moench and Alan Kupperberg....
- first appeared in ThorThor (Marvel Comics)Thor is a fictional superhero who appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby....
#328 - killed in ThorThor (Marvel Comics)Thor is a fictional superhero who appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby....
#358 - The Scourge disguised as a homeless man
- first appeared in Thor
- MelterMelterThe Melter is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Tales of Suspense #47 and was created by Stan Lee and Sam Rosen.-Publication history:...
- first appeared in Tales of SuspenseTales of SuspenseTales of Suspense is the name of an American comic book series and two one-shot comics published by Marvel Comics. The first, which ran from 1959 to 1968, began as a science-fiction anthology that served as a showcase for such artists as Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Don Heck, then featured...
#47 - killed in AvengersAvengers (comics)The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers...
#263 - The Scourge disguised as The Melter's assistant Keegan (who was also killed by Scourge).
- first appeared in Tales of Suspense
- Titania
- first appeared in Marvel Two-in-OneMarvel Two-in-OneMarvel Two-In-One was an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics that featured the Fantastic Four member, the Thing, in a different team-up each issue with a different character. The series continued from the team-up stories starring the Thing in the final two issues of Marvel...
#54 - killed in ThingThing (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...
#33 - The Scourge disguised as female wrestler "Golddigger"
- first appeared in Marvel Two-in-One
- Basilisk (Basil Elks)
- first appeared in Marvel Team-Up #16
- killed in Fantastic FourFantastic FourThe Fantastic Four is a fictional superhero team appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The group debuted in The Fantastic Four #1 , which helped to usher in a new level of realism in the medium...
#289 - The Scourge disguised as a construction worker
- The Human Fly (Richard Deacon)
- first appeared in The Amazing Spider-ManThe Amazing Spider-ManThe Amazing Spider-Man is an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics, featuring the adventures of the fictional superhero Spider-Man. Being the mainstream continuity of the franchise, it began publication in 1963 as a monthly periodical and was published continuously until it was...
AnnualAnnual publicationAn annual publication, more often called simply an annual, is a book or a magazine, comic book or comic strip published yearly. For example, a weekly or monthly publication may produce an Annual featuring similar materials to the regular publication....
#10 - killed in The Amazing Spider-ManThe Amazing Spider-ManThe Amazing Spider-Man is an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics, featuring the adventures of the fictional superhero Spider-Man. Being the mainstream continuity of the franchise, it began publication in 1963 as a monthly periodical and was published continuously until it was...
#276 - The Scourge disguised as a sanitation worker
- first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man
- Death AdderDeath Adder (comics)Death Adder , is a fictional supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. He was one of the original members of the Serpent Society.-Fictional character biography:Roland Burroughs was born in Rochester, New York...
- first appeared in Marvel Two-in-OneMarvel Two-in-OneMarvel Two-In-One was an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics that featured the Fantastic Four member, the Thing, in a different team-up each issue with a different character. The series continued from the team-up stories starring the Thing in the final two issues of Marvel...
#64 - killed in Captain AmericaCaptain AmericaCaptain 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...
#318 - The Scourge disguised as a cab driver
- first appeared in Marvel Two-in-One
- Blue Streak (Don Thompson)
- first appeared in Captain AmericaCaptain AmericaCaptain 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...
#217 - killed in Captain AmericaCaptain AmericaCaptain 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...
#318 - The Scourge disguised as a truck driver
- first appeared in Captain America
- The Wraith (Brian DeWolff)
- first appeared in Marvel Team-Up #48
- killed in The Amazing Spider-ManThe Amazing Spider-ManThe Amazing Spider-Man is an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics, featuring the adventures of the fictional superhero Spider-Man. Being the mainstream continuity of the franchise, it began publication in 1963 as a monthly periodical and was published continuously until it was...
#278 - The Scourge disguised as a policeman
- Red Skull (Albert Malik)
- first appeared in Captain America Comics #61
- killed in Captain AmericaCaptain AmericaCaptain 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...
#347 - The Scourge disguised as a pilot
- An unnamed member of The WatchdogsThe WatchdogsThe Watchdogs are a fictional right-wing terrorist group in the Marvel Universe. They were almost exclusively enemies of Captain America, and first appeared in Captain America vol...
- first appeared in Captain AmericaCaptain AmericaCaptain 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...
#351 - killed in Captain AmericaCaptain AmericaCaptain 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...
#351 - The Scourge disguised as a government agent
- first appeared in Captain America
- Minions of the Power BrokerPower BrokerPower 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...
- first appeared in Captain AmericaCaptain AmericaCaptain 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...
#358 - killed in Captain AmericaCaptain AmericaCaptain 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...
#358 - No disguise
- first appeared in Captain America
- Black AbbottBlack Abbott (comics)Black Abbott is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional character biography:The Black Abbott was once a monk of Dakoth-Kuru, a sect that had managed to use their teachings to unlock the full potential of their minds, giving them incredible mental powers...
(or one of his mind-controlled Black Disciples)- first appeared in Marvel Team-Up #147
- mentioned as killed in Captain AmericaCaptain AmericaCaptain 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...
#394 - Disguise unknown
- Wrench (Kurt Klemmer)
- first appeared in Omega the UnknownOmega The UnknownOmega the Unknown was an American comic book published by Marvel Comics from 1976 to 1977, featuring the eponymous fictional character. The series, written by Steve Gerber and Mary Skrenes and illustrated by Jim Mooney, ran for 10 issues before cancellation for low sales...
#6 - mentioned as killed in Captain AmericaCaptain AmericaCaptain 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...
#394 - Disguise unknown
- first appeared in Omega the Unknown
- Hammer and AnvilHammer and Anvil (comics)Hammer and Anvil are fictional characters, supervillains published by Marvel Comics.They first appeared in Hulk #182, , and were created by Len Wein and Herb Trimpe.-Fictional character biography:...
- first appeared in Incredible HulkHulk (comics)The Hulk is a fictional character, a superhero in the . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1 ....
#182 - killed in Marvel FanfareMarvel FanfareMarvel Fanfare is the title of two comic book series published by Marvel Comics. Both versions of Marvel Fanfare were anthology, showcase titles featuring a variety of characters from the Marvel universe.-Volume One:...
#29 - The Scourge disguised as an old Native American
- first appeared in Incredible Hulk
- Blowtorch Brand
- first appeared in DefendersDefenders (comics)The Defenders is the name of a number of Marvel Comics superhero groups which are usually presented as a "non-team" of individualistic "outsiders," each known for following their own agendas...
#135 - killed in U.S. AgentU.S. AgentU.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...
#2 - The Scourge disguised as a movie patron
- first appeared in Defenders
Villains killed in the Bar With No Name
In Captain AmericaCaptain 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...
#319, the Scourge was disguised as the bartender of "the Bar With No Name," a super-villain hang-out in rural Medina County, Ohio. A number of villains had gathered there that evening to organize a concerted effort to stop the Scourge, all at the urgings of villain "manager" Gary Gilbert, formerly a villain called Firebrand
Firebrand (Marvel Comics)
Firebrand is the codename of three fictional supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. All three were normal humans inside powered armor and relied on fire-based weapons...
.
Security equipment that Gilbert borrowed from the gadget-villain called the Tinkerer
Tinkerer
The Tinkerer is a fictional character, a supervillain appearing in comic books set in the Marvel Comics Universe...
was ineffective in detecting the Scourge, as no one thought to scan the bartender. Taken completely unawares, eighteen villains, including Gilbert himself, who attended the meeting were killed in a single stroke.
- JaguarJaguar (Marvel Comics)Jaguar is a Marvel Comics supervillain.-Publication history:El Jaguar first appeared in Daredevil #120-123 , and was created by Tony Isabella and Bob Brown...
- first appeared in DaredevilDaredevil (Marvel Comics)Daredevil is a fictional character, a superhero in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett, with an unspecified amount of input from Jack Kirby, and first appeared in Daredevil #1 .Living in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood...
#120
- first appeared in Daredevil
- MirageMirage (Marvel Comics)Mirage is a fictional Marvel Comics villain. He first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #156.-Fictional character biography:Desmond Charne was a former holography technician who wanted to be a supervillain. To that end, he used holograph technology which could make him invisible or create 3-D...
- first appeared in The Amazing Spider-ManThe Amazing Spider-ManThe Amazing Spider-Man is an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics, featuring the adventures of the fictional superhero Spider-Man. Being the mainstream continuity of the franchise, it began publication in 1963 as a monthly periodical and was published continuously until it was...
#156
- first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man
- HellrazorHellrazorHellrazor is a fictional assassin character in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:Hellrazor first appeared in Marvel Team-Up #87 , and was created by Steven Grant and Gene Colan....
- first appeared in Marvel Team-Up #87
- ShellshockShellshock (Marvel Comics)Shellshock is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Shellshock first appeared in Fantastic Four Annual #5 , and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby....
- first appeared in Fantastic Four AnnualFantastic FourThe Fantastic Four is a fictional superhero team appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The group debuted in The Fantastic Four #1 , which helped to usher in a new level of realism in the medium...
#5
- first appeared in Fantastic Four Annual
- Bird-ManBird-ManBird-Man is the name of two fictional characters in the Marvel Universe. Both have similar powers and appearance, and both appeared primarily as a member of the villain team the Ani-Men.-Publication history:...
- first appeared in DaredevilDaredevil (Marvel Comics)Daredevil is a fictional character, a superhero in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett, with an unspecified amount of input from Jack Kirby, and first appeared in Daredevil #1 .Living in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood...
#157
- first appeared in Daredevil
- Cyclone (André Gerard)
- first appeared in The Amazing Spider-ManThe Amazing Spider-ManThe Amazing Spider-Man is an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics, featuring the adventures of the fictional superhero Spider-Man. Being the mainstream continuity of the franchise, it began publication in 1963 as a monthly periodical and was published continuously until it was...
#143
- first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man
- The Ringer (Anthony Davis)
- first appeared in DefendersDefenders (comics)The Defenders is the name of a number of Marvel Comics superhero groups which are usually presented as a "non-team" of individualistic "outsiders," each known for following their own agendas...
#51- was later revealed to have survived being shot, turned into a cyborg named Strikeback and then died again because his health failed from all the cyborg implants
- first appeared in Defenders
- Turner D. CenturyTurner D. CenturyTurner D. Century is a comic book supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by J.M. DeMatteis, Steve Leialoha, and Bruce D. Patterson.-Publication history:Turner D. Century first appeared in Spider-Woman #33...
- first appeared in Spider-WomanSpider-Woman (Jessica Drew)Spider-Woman is a fictional character, a superheroine in the Marvel Comics Universe. The character first appeared in Marvel Spotlight #32 , and 50 issues of an ongoing series titled Spider-Woman followed...
#33
- first appeared in Spider-Woman
- The GrapplerGrappler (comics)Grappler is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:The Grappler first appeared in Savage She-Hulk #18 , and was created by David Anthony Kraft and Mike Vosburg.-Fictional character biography:...
- first appeared in She-HulkShe-HulkShe-Hulk is a Marvel Comics superheroine. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Buscema, she first appeared in Savage She-Hulk #1 ....
#18
- first appeared in She-Hulk
- The CheetahCheetah (Marvel Comics)Cheetah is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:The Cheetah first appeared in Captain Marvel #48-49 , and was created by Gerry Conway and Al Milgrom...
- first appeared in Captain MarvelMar-VellCaptain Marvel is a fictional character owned by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and designed by artist Gene Colan and first appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes #12 Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell) is a fictional character owned by Marvel Comics. The character was created...
#48
- first appeared in Captain Marvel
- The VampVamp (comics)Vamp is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional character biography:Using her absorbo-belt, the Vamp joined the S.H.I.E.L.D. Super-Agent program along with Blue Streak, Texas Twister, and Marvel Man. The Vamp had an additional alter-ego: the Animus, a huge-headed pink-skinned...
- first appeared in Captain AmericaCaptain AmericaCaptain 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...
#217
- first appeared in Captain America
- Commander KrakenCommander KrakenCommander Kraken is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Commander Kraken first appeared in Sub-Mariner #27 , and was created by Roy Thomas and Sal Buscema....
- first appeared in Sub-Mariner #27
- LethaLethaLetha is a supervillain in the Marvel Comics Universe and former member of the female villain team, the Grapplers.-Publication history:...
- first appeared in Marvel Two-in-OneMarvel Two-in-OneMarvel Two-In-One was an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics that featured the Fantastic Four member, the Thing, in a different team-up each issue with a different character. The series continued from the team-up stories starring the Thing in the final two issues of Marvel...
#54
- first appeared in Marvel Two-in-One
- SteeplejackSteeplejack (Marvel Comics)-Jake Mallard:-Publication history:The first Steeplejack appeared in Luke Cage, Power Man #18 , and was created by Len Wein and George Tuska.-Fictional character biography:...
- first appeared in Ms. MarvelMs. MarvelMs. Marvel is the name of a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Roy Thomas and designed by artist Gene Colan, the non-powered Carol Danvers debuted as a member of the United States Air Force in Marvel Super-Heroes #13 and as Ms. Marvel—a...
#14
- first appeared in Ms. Marvel
- Mind-WaveMind-WaveMind-Wave is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Mind-Wave first appeared in Daredevil #133 , and was created by Marv Wolfman, Bob Brown and Jim Mooney....
- first appeared in DaredevilDaredevil (Marvel Comics)Daredevil is a fictional character, a superhero in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett, with an unspecified amount of input from Jack Kirby, and first appeared in Daredevil #1 .Living in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood...
#133
- first appeared in Daredevil
- RapierRapier (comics)Rapier is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Rapier first appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #2 , and was created by Ralph Macchio and Jim Mooney....
- first appeared in The Spectacular Spider-Man AnnualThe Spectacular Spider-ManThe Spectacular Spider-Man is the name of several comic books and one magazine series starring Marvel Comics' Spider-Man.The character's main series, The Amazing Spider-Man, was extremely successful, and Marvel felt the character could support more than one title. This led the company in 1968 to...
#2
- first appeared in The Spectacular Spider-Man Annual
- Firebrand (Gary Gilbert)
- first appeared in Iron ManIron ManIron 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,...
#27
- first appeared in Iron Man
- HijackerHijacker (comics)Hijacker is a fictional American comic book character owned by Marvel Comics who exists in that company's Marvel Universe.Hijacker was a gimmick-laden villain who specialized in stealing technology for later resale in criminal auctions....
- first appeared in Tales to AstonishTales to AstonishTales to Astonish is the name of two American comic book series and a one-shot comic published by Marvel Comics.The primary title bearing that name was published from 1959-1968...
#40
- first appeared in Tales to Astonish
Villains who escaped The Scourge
- ConstrictorConstrictor (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...
- The Scourge attempted to kill him but failed.
- Kraven the HunterKraven the HunterKraven the Hunter is a fictional character, a supervillain and enemy of Spider-Man appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Kraven's name is Sergei Kravinoff. He also appears as Xraven, with white-grey skin and red eyes, possessing the powers of X-Men. He is the half-brother of Dmitri...
- The Scourge failed to kill him in West Coast AvengersWest Coast AvengersThe West Coast Avengers is a fictional group of superheroes that appear in publications published by Marvel Comics. The team first appear in The West Coast Avengers #1 and was created by Roger Stern and Bob Hall.- Publication history :...
#3.
- SolarrSolarrSolarr is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional character biography:Silas King was born in Carson City, Nevada. He was a latent Mutant who worked as a smuggler of illicit narcotics. On a drug run from New York City to Los Angeles, his van broke down in the Mojave Desert...
- Died in government project before the Scourge could get to him.
- Water WizardAqueduct (comics)Aqueduct , originally known as Water Wizard, is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by Jim Shooter and Don Heck and first appeared in Ghost Rider #23 .-Fictional character biography:Peter van Zante enlists in the U.S...
- Was to have been at the "Bar With No Name" meeting, but was delayed by a flat tire; by the time he arrived at the Bar, Scourge had already struck. He then turns himself in to Captain America for his own protection.
- DiamondbackDiamondback (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...
and CobraCobra (comics)The Cobra is the alias of two fictional comic-book supervillains that appear in the Marvel Comics universe.-Klaus Voorhees:Klaus Voorhees, the original Cobra, was also known as The Human Cobra and is currently known as the original King Cobra...
- The Scourge shot at the vehicle they were in, but missed the fuel tank.
- Hobgoblin (Roderick Kingsley) - When Flash ThompsonFlash ThompsonEugene "Flash" Thompson is a supporting character in Marvel Comics’s Spider-Man series. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15 ....
was framed as the Hobgoblin and arrested, the Scourge attempted to assassinate him in jail, but Spider-Man stopped him. The real Hobgoblin remained on the Scourge's list when the Scourge was himself assassinated.
- Puppet MasterPuppet Master (comics)The Puppet Master, real name Phillip Masters, is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Fantastic Four comics. His first appearance was in Fantastic Four volume 1 #8...
- On the Scourge's list when the Scourge was himself assassinated.
- The Phone RangerPhone RangerPhone Ranger is a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Initially conceived as a one-off joke character, he has since become a legitimate presence within the comics universe.-Fictional character biography:...
- Attacked in Marvel Age AnnualMarvel AgeMarvel Adventures is an imprint of Marvel Comics intended for younger audiences, including small children. Unlike the standard comics published by Marvel, which often take place in story arcs spanning several issues, each Marvel Adventures comic tells a standalone story.The idea was initially...
#1 by the Scourge disguised as a workman but turned up alive in Civil WarCivil 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...
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- The MatadorMatador (Marvel Comics)Matador is a Marvel Comics supervillain.-Publication history:The Matador first appeared in Daredevil #5 , and was created by Stan Lee and Wally Wood....
- Allowed to live by a rookie ScourgeVagabond (comics)Vagabond, the alter ego of Priscilla Lyons, is a superhero that has appeared in different books published by Marvel Comics. She has primarily appeared in series associated in some way with Captain America.-Fictional character biography:...
who took pity on him in U.S. AgentU.S. AgentU.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...
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- ShockerShocker (comics)The Shocker or just Shocker is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #46 and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Romita, Sr.-Fictional character biography:Herman Schultz was born in New York...
- Attacked in Deadly Foes of Spider-Man #3 but failed when the bullet bounced off the vibration field around his body.
- Steel WindSteel Wind (comics)Steel Wind is a fictional character appearing in the Marvel Comics universe, she is a cyborg and mercenary who is normally employed by the Freakmaster and Centurious. She has a sister who has also become a cyborg and goes by the alias Steel Vengeance...
- Attempt failed, as reported in Captain America #394.
- Gamecock - Attempt failed, as reported in Captain America #394.
- Lionfang - He was initially thought to have died at the hands of a Scourge, but later revealed to be a middle management heroin dealer in North Philadelphia. He uses a wheelchair due to a back injury inadvertently caused by Luke CageLuke CageLuke Cage is a fictional character, a superhero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Archie Goodwin and artist John Romita, Sr., he first appeared in Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1...
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External links
- Scourge of the Underworld at Marvel.com