Voice (comics)
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Voice is a Marvel Comics
supervillain. Jason Cragg is not to be confused with David Angar, alias Angar the Screamer
, who once used the alias of the Voice.
. He was an unspectacular radio announcer from the Midwest
until "ionizing atoms" activated his latent mutation after they escaped from a nearby atomic experimental laboratory and went through his microphone. Jason's voice changed to an unnatural tone which caused anyone who heard him to follow his commands. Thus, he became "The Man with the Voice of Doom"
He began to get rich with the profits he earns, working as a public orator. He then uses his powers on the people to cause them to fight Ant-Man
(Hank Pym) upon arriving in New York. At a soap box derby, Jason used his powers to make the people think that Ant-Man was a villain. Hank shrunk himself to evade being controlled by Jason Cragg. To evade being found by people with metal detectors, he ditched his helmet and size-changing canisters making him vulnerable when Jason told him to jump off the pier. When it was said that he drowned, one of Hank's loyal ants saved him. After donning a duplicate costume, Ant-Man confronted Jason at a TV studio where he was going to broadcast that Ant-Man was a villain until Ant-Man arrived and used a gun loaded with microbes that caused Laryngitis resulting in Jason's voice becoming hoarse. His control over the people was severed and he was almost run over by an angry mob.
Jason later became a bum on the street until Madame X found him and told him that her organization can help him. Hungarian surgeons performed micro-operations on his tongue and vocal cords. They also built him a rig that will amplify his voice with digital perception. He joined the People's Defense Force
as a Soviet agent and worked with some of Hank Pym's old enemies as well as Quicksilver
(who was manipulated by Maximus
to be an enemy of the Avengers) and used his powers to stop the West Coast Avengers
and used them to hunt down Hank Pym and was stopped by his "long believed to be dead" wife Maria Troyvana.
He then began working as a professional criminal and took control of Mantis
(or a fragment of her) and used her to attack the West Coast Avengers until he was thwarted by Hawkeye
and Scarlet Witch
and sent to the Vault
.
During the Acts of Vengeance
, he was freed from the Vault and hired by the Red Skull
. With Crossbones
, he was sent by the Red Skull to retrieve the Controller
to break into the Smith Building. Alongside Crossbones and the Controller, and they battled and were thwarted by Captain America
.
Following the Acts of Vengeance, Magneto
had abducted the Red Skull. Hoping to find his boss, Crossbones, Voice, and the Skeleton Crew
went to search for the Red Skull. The Skeleton Crew investigated the Hellfire Club
and the Red Skull wasn't there. They encountered Selene
the Black Queen who imprisoned the legs of the Skeleton Crew members. Voice used his powers on her until she used her mind to choke him and crush his speakers unless he released her from his control. He released her and she began to choke him again and drain his life force until she was stopped by Captain America and Diamondback
. The Skeleton Crew took the injured Voice back to the Smith building.
It was revealed in the new profile for Voice in the Marvel: Heroic Age TPB that he is indeed a latent mutant.
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supervillain. Jason Cragg is not to be confused with David Angar, alias Angar the Screamer
Angar the Screamer
Angar the Screamer , also known as Scream, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics supervillain- Publication history :...
, who once used the alias of the Voice.
Fictional character biography
Jason Lorne Cragg was born in Gary, IndianaGary, Indiana
Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. The city is in the southeastern portion of the Chicago metropolitan area and is 25 miles from downtown Chicago. The population is 80,294 at the 2010 census, making it the seventh-largest city in the state. It borders Lake Michigan and is known...
. He was an unspectacular radio announcer from the Midwest
Midwestern United States
The Midwestern United States is one of the four U.S. geographic regions defined by the United States Census Bureau, providing an official definition of the American Midwest....
until "ionizing atoms" activated his latent mutation after they escaped from a nearby atomic experimental laboratory and went through his microphone. Jason's voice changed to an unnatural tone which caused anyone who heard him to follow his commands. Thus, he became "The Man with the Voice of Doom"
He began to get rich with the profits he earns, working as a public orator. He then uses his powers on the people to cause them to fight Ant-Man
Henry Pym
Dr. Henry "Hank" Pym is a fictional character that appears in publications by Marvel Comics. Created by editor and plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber and penciler Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Tales to Astonish #27...
(Hank Pym) upon arriving in New York. At a soap box derby, Jason used his powers to make the people think that Ant-Man was a villain. Hank shrunk himself to evade being controlled by Jason Cragg. To evade being found by people with metal detectors, he ditched his helmet and size-changing canisters making him vulnerable when Jason told him to jump off the pier. When it was said that he drowned, one of Hank's loyal ants saved him. After donning a duplicate costume, Ant-Man confronted Jason at a TV studio where he was going to broadcast that Ant-Man was a villain until Ant-Man arrived and used a gun loaded with microbes that caused Laryngitis resulting in Jason's voice becoming hoarse. His control over the people was severed and he was almost run over by an angry mob.
Jason later became a bum on the street until Madame X found him and told him that her organization can help him. Hungarian surgeons performed micro-operations on his tongue and vocal cords. They also built him a rig that will amplify his voice with digital perception. He joined the People's Defense Force
People's Defense Force
The People's Defense Force is a fictional organization in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional team history:The People's Defense Force were a team of Eastern European superbeings who were linked by the fact that they had individually fought Henry Pym during his earliest exploits as Ant-Man and Giant-Man...
as a Soviet agent and worked with some of Hank Pym's old enemies as well as Quicksilver
Quicksilver (comics)
Quicksilver is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in X-Men #4 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby...
(who was manipulated by Maximus
Maximus (comics)
Maximus is a fictional character, a schizophrenic and genius appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in Fantastic Four #47 , and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.-Fictional character biography:...
to be an enemy of the Avengers) and used his powers to stop the West Coast Avengers
West Coast Avengers
The 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 :...
and used them to hunt down Hank Pym and was stopped by his "long believed to be dead" wife Maria Troyvana.
He then began working as a professional criminal and took control of Mantis
Mantis (Marvel Comics)
Mantis is a fictional character, a superhero in the Marvel Universe, and former member of the Avengers.-Publication history:Mantis first appeared in Avengers #112 , drawn by Don Heck...
(or a fragment of her) and used her to attack the West Coast Avengers until he was thwarted by Hawkeye
Hawkeye (comics)
Hawkeye , also known as Goliath and Ronin, is a fictional character that appears in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Tales of Suspense #57 and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Don Heck. Hawkeye joined the Avengers in Avengers Vol. 1 #16 Hawkeye...
and Scarlet Witch
Scarlet Witch
The Scarlet Witch is a fictional comic book character that appears in books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in X-Men #4 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby...
and sent to the Vault
Vault (comics)
The Vault is the widely used nickname of a fictional defunct prison facility for technological-based superhuman criminals in Marvel Comics' Marvel Universe. The prison's full official name is the United States Maximum Security Installation for the Incarceration of Superhuman Criminals.It first...
.
During the Acts of Vengeance
Acts of Vengeance
"Acts of Vengeance" is a comic book crossover storyline that ran through several titles published by Marvel Comics from December 1989 to February 1990.-Publication history:...
, he was freed from the Vault and hired by 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....
. With Crossbones
Crossbones (comics)
Crossbones is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by writer Mark Gruenwald and artist Kieron Dwyer in Captain America #359-360 . Crossbones usually appears as a henchman of the Red Skull...
, he was sent by the Red Skull to retrieve the Controller
Controller (Marvel Comics)
The Controller, real name Basil Sandhurst, is a fictional character, a supervillain appearing in the Marvel Universe. He specializes in mind control, and is a frequent foe of Iron Man. Marvel Comics writer Archie Goodwin created the character, and Marvel artist George Tuska designed him.-Fictional...
to break into the Smith Building. Alongside Crossbones and the Controller, and they battled and were thwarted 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...
.
Following the Acts of Vengeance, Magneto
Magneto (comics)
Magneto is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the central villain of the X-Men comic, as well as the TV show and the films. The character first appears in X-Men #1 , and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby...
had abducted the Red Skull. Hoping to find his boss, Crossbones, Voice, and 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...
went to search for the Red Skull. The Skeleton Crew investigated the Hellfire Club
Hellfire Club (comics)
The Hellfire Club is a fictional society within the Marvel Comics Universe that often comes into confrontation with the mutant superhero team, the X-Men...
and the Red Skull wasn't there. They encountered Selene
Selene (comics)
Selene Gallio is a fictional character, a comic book supervillainess from the Marvel Comics universe. She is a mutant, and an enemy of the X-Men often associated with the Hellfire Club's Inner Circle.-Publication history:...
the Black Queen who imprisoned the legs of the Skeleton Crew members. Voice used his powers on her until she used her mind to choke him and crush his speakers unless he released her from his control. He released her and she began to choke him again and drain his life force until she was stopped by Captain America and 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...
. The Skeleton Crew took the injured Voice back to the Smith building.
Powers and abilities
Exposure to "ionized atom" radiation gave the Voice the ability to control anyone within the sound of his voice to believe he is speaking the truth and to obey his every command. After he lost this power, microsurgery on his tongue and vocal cords restored this power. The Voice wears synthetic stretch fabric and body armor including a neck brace supporting his vocal amplifier. This device is a specially modified digital precision vocal amplifier worn atop his shoulders and supported by a neck brace, and enhances the power and range of the Voice's influence.It was revealed in the new profile for Voice in the Marvel: Heroic Age TPB that he is indeed a latent mutant.