Batroc

Georges Batroc was born in Marseille, France and served in the French Foreign Legion. During his time in the French Foreign Legion Batroc learned the art of Savate. Driven to be nothing less than the best, he trained endlessly, pushing his limits until he was capable of perfoming acrobatic acts that would put the world's best gymnasts to shame. Batroc incorporated these gravity defying manuevers into his fighting style earning him the moniker "the leaper". Because of the reputation his hard work had earned him, A.I.M. chose him to aquire a cylinder of Inferno 42 (a powerfull incendiary). This would not prove easy as the cylinder was originally stolen from A.I.M. by agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Batroc intercepted Sharon Carter, before she could deliver the cylinder. His attack on Agent Carter caught the attention of Captain America (Steve Rogers). The oppurtunity to test himself in combat against Captain America delighted Batroc, as he had long admired his exploits. Unfortunately for Batroc the fight did not go his way. After the battle was over, Batroc helped Captain America track down the fleeing Agent Carter before the Inferno 42 went off destroying New York in the process. Once they caught up with her, Batroc stole the cannister and returned to his A.I.M. handlers. Batroc did not realize he had been followed by Captain America. Once again they were locked in combat. During the fight the A.I.M. agents fled, soon followed by Batroc once he found himself again on the losing end.

Seeking revenge Batroc accepted a contract on Captain America put out by Hydra. To lure Captain America into his trap he kidnapped Sharon Carter, hoping to use her as bait. During the battle agents of Hydra opened fire on Captain America. This dishonorable attack infuriated Batroc, who turned on his handler's and helped Captain America save Sharon.

Batroc was put into conflict with the new Captain America (Bucky Barnes) when he was hired by The Man With No Face to find the location of and steal the remains of the original Human Torch, Jim Hammond.