Tyler Stone (comics)
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Tyler Stone is a fictional character
in the Marvel Comics
universe.
, develops a troubling conscience over testing on humans, Stone has him secretly addicted to the highly potent drug 'Rapture', that he, of course, controls, to force his compliance. Miguel's successful efforts to rid himself of the addiction create several spider-based powers. Stone hires the corporate mercenary Venture to capture O'Hara, now known by the name Spider-Man. At the same time, Stone is making deal concerning TygerWylde, the current ruler of Latveria
. The deposing of said ruler also affects the first few issues of the series "Doom 2099
". Venture does not succeed in his assignment.
Stone arranges for one of his employees — the assassin and Stark/Fujikawa Corporation field operative known as "The Specialist
" — to kidnap Kasey Nash in order to lure Miguel (as Spider-Man) into battle. The Specialist was an expert martial artist, trained as a samurai warrior, and highly proficient with various martial arts weaponry. However, during the battle with Spider-Man, his throat was accidentally slit as Miguel discovered his new powers included talons.
Stone then fired Public Eye Sgt. Rico Estevez, and reported the failure of his plans to the Alchemax CEO. Stone conferred with Mr. Hikaru of Stark-Fujikawa, and then conferred with Dana D'Angelo. He then plotted against Spider-Man 2099 and Stark-Fujikawa. Soon after that, Stone encountered Thanatos for the first time. Thanatos later disrupts Stone's interdimensional piercing program; chasing after an amnesiac super-powered being that becomes swept up in the events. Tyler and his girlfriend Dana are assaulted and kidnapped in the course of this adventure. It is later detailed that Thanatos is a corrupted version of the heroic Rick Jones
, long time associate of the Hulk
.
Tyler interrupts his holographic observation of the Alchemax undersea colony rebuilding (Atlanteans had damaged it). He accepts the ashes of his son from his assistant Winston; then flushes them down the toilet.
Tyler and Kron appear in various flashbacks in the 2099 series that deals with Miguel's education. In one story, he gets into a verbal sparring match with Miguel after Kron is accused of attempted murder.
Kron returns to life through interaction with an alien symbiote. Tyler attempts to have him slain again but is out-maneuvered.
Miguel later infiltrates Tyler's building. He unexpectedly overhears his own mother conversing with Tyler. He then hears he is actually Tyler's son.
Later, Miguel becomes head of Alchemax. He hires his own mother as his personal secretary. Around this time, she shoots and severely wounds Tyler, forcing him to utilize a hover-chair. During his recovery in the hospital, Tyler learns his love, Dana, had been killed; the murderer turns out to be his son Kron.
During Tyler's many attempts to regain control over the company, he recalls it was Mrs. O'Hara who shot him. She again pulls a gun but Miguel takes the weapon. Tyler states he has always known O'Hara has been Spider-Man. Miguel fires three shots. It is revealed Tyler was utilizing a holographic projection. When questioned on if he knew it was projection before firing, Miguel says "I hope so."
Stone's Mars Colony, called 'Project: Ares', becomes one of the last two outposts of humanity, the Savage Land
being the other.
In the current series, Amazing Spider-Man, Tyler Stone is one of Peter Parker's fellow employees at Horizon labs.
Fictional character
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in the Marvel Comics
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universe.
Fictional character biography
Tyler runs the Alchemax Corporation, one of the largest corporate powers in the dystopian 2099 future of Earth. When one of his promising young employees, Miguel O'HaraSpider-Man 2099
Spider-Man 2099 is a fictional comic book superhero, created by Peter David and Rick Leonardi in 1992 for Marvel Comics' Marvel 2099 line. His secret alter ego is Miguel O'Hara, a brilliant geneticist living in New York in the year 2099 A.D...
, develops a troubling conscience over testing on humans, Stone has him secretly addicted to the highly potent drug 'Rapture', that he, of course, controls, to force his compliance. Miguel's successful efforts to rid himself of the addiction create several spider-based powers. Stone hires the corporate mercenary Venture to capture O'Hara, now known by the name Spider-Man. At the same time, Stone is making deal concerning TygerWylde, the current ruler of Latveria
Latveria
Latveria is a nation in the . It is an isolated European country ruled by the supervillain Doctor Doom, supposedly located in the Banat region. It is surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains, and also borders the Symkaria to the south. Its capital is Doomstadt.-Publication history:Latveria first...
. The deposing of said ruler also affects the first few issues of the series "Doom 2099
Doom 2099
Doom is a Marvel Comics anti-hero featured in the Marvel 2099 comic book series Doom 2099. The character is based on Doctor Doom, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby...
". Venture does not succeed in his assignment.
Stone arranges for one of his employees — the assassin and Stark/Fujikawa Corporation field operative known as "The Specialist
Specialist (comics)
Specialist is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe. The character exists in the Marvel 2099 line, which takes place in an alternate future from the main timeline of Marvel Comics.-Fictional character biography:...
" — to kidnap Kasey Nash in order to lure Miguel (as Spider-Man) into battle. The Specialist was an expert martial artist, trained as a samurai warrior, and highly proficient with various martial arts weaponry. However, during the battle with Spider-Man, his throat was accidentally slit as Miguel discovered his new powers included talons.
Stone then fired Public Eye Sgt. Rico Estevez, and reported the failure of his plans to the Alchemax CEO. Stone conferred with Mr. Hikaru of Stark-Fujikawa, and then conferred with Dana D'Angelo. He then plotted against Spider-Man 2099 and Stark-Fujikawa. Soon after that, Stone encountered Thanatos for the first time. Thanatos later disrupts Stone's interdimensional piercing program; chasing after an amnesiac super-powered being that becomes swept up in the events. Tyler and his girlfriend Dana are assaulted and kidnapped in the course of this adventure. It is later detailed that Thanatos is a corrupted version of the heroic Rick Jones
Rick Jones (comics)
Richard Milhouse "Rick" Jones is a fictional comic book character in the .-Publication history:Rick Jones first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1, as a sidekick to the Incredible Hulk...
, long time associate of the Hulk
Hulk (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 ....
.
Dealing with his son
Tyler's son Kron Stone, chronically neglected and physically abused by the family's robot nanny (it believed him to be a dog for a time), grew up to be an amoral murderer. His serial killings take the lives of Jake Gallows' extended family, resulting in his transformation into his era's Punisher. Kron, like many other rich people, has the ability to simply purchase his way out of any legal punishment and does so. This does not save him from death at Jake's hands.Tyler interrupts his holographic observation of the Alchemax undersea colony rebuilding (Atlanteans had damaged it). He accepts the ashes of his son from his assistant Winston; then flushes them down the toilet.
Tyler and Kron appear in various flashbacks in the 2099 series that deals with Miguel's education. In one story, he gets into a verbal sparring match with Miguel after Kron is accused of attempted murder.
Kron returns to life through interaction with an alien symbiote. Tyler attempts to have him slain again but is out-maneuvered.
Miguel later infiltrates Tyler's building. He unexpectedly overhears his own mother conversing with Tyler. He then hears he is actually Tyler's son.
Later, Miguel becomes head of Alchemax. He hires his own mother as his personal secretary. Around this time, she shoots and severely wounds Tyler, forcing him to utilize a hover-chair. During his recovery in the hospital, Tyler learns his love, Dana, had been killed; the murderer turns out to be his son Kron.
Dealing with his sons
Tyler realizes his son has returned to life due to interacting with an alien symbiote. He attempts to have it slain but is resisted by the science team overseeing the symbiote's prison cell. Miguel then overrules him. After the funeral of Dana, whom both Miguel and Tyler had slept with, Tyler attempts to bully Miguel, saying he will be reclaiming his office on the next day. Tyler claims this will be done because he is Miguel's father. The man knows this already and has Tyler removed by security.During Tyler's many attempts to regain control over the company, he recalls it was Mrs. O'Hara who shot him. She again pulls a gun but Miguel takes the weapon. Tyler states he has always known O'Hara has been Spider-Man. Miguel fires three shots. It is revealed Tyler was utilizing a holographic projection. When questioned on if he knew it was projection before firing, Miguel says "I hope so."
Dying himself
Undersea invaders then attack as the polar ice caps melt. Tyler and Mrs. O'Hara perish together in the evacuation of New York. Tyler is shot by General Dagin of the Atlantean Army during the invasion of the flooded New York.Stone's Mars Colony, called 'Project: Ares', becomes one of the last two outposts of humanity, the Savage Land
Savage Land
The Savage Land is a hidden prehistoric land within the fictional Marvel Comics Universe. It is a tropical preserve hidden in Antarctica. It was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in X-Men #10...
being the other.
Other versions
In the re-imagining of the 2099 universe called 'Timestorm', Tyler maintains most of his original story; Miguel's half-brother becomes the future Scorpion instead of the future Venom.In the current series, Amazing Spider-Man, Tyler Stone is one of Peter Parker's fellow employees at Horizon labs.