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John Walker had his strength enhanced in hopes of being a hero for his country like his fallen brother. After a tenure upholding the mantle of Captain America, Walker re-established himself as U.S.Agent where he went on to have extensive service as a member of, and even leader to, the Avengers.
The son of a dockworker, Joseph Chapman became the costumed adventurer known as Union Jack. As a superhero, Union Jack is one of Britain's greatest defenders and a champion of the common man.
Dum Dum Dugan served with Nick Fury's Howling Commandos during WWII. He later became Fury's second in command at S.H.I.E.L.D. and one of his closest friends. Dugan, now struggling with identity issues since he was revealed to be a LMD.
Havok is the son of Corsair and brother of Cyclops, and Vulcan, and has led both the Brotherhood, of Mutants, and X-Factor. He also was part of Uncanny Avengers and Starjammers.
Kitty Pryde (a.k.a. Shadowcat) is a mutant gifted with the ability to become intangible and phase her entire body through solid material. A talented prodigy, she became the poster child of the X-Men; eventually reaching maturation and becoming the team's current leader.
Rachel Summers is the daughter of Cyclops and Jean Grey from the alternate "Days of Future Past" timeline. She was forced to become a mutant "hound" and track other mutants before escaping to the present. Rachel has immense telekinetic and telepathic powers. Rachel was also a longtime host to the Phoenix Force.
Enemy of Spider-Man and sometimes ally of The Kingpin.
As a result of being exposed to the Terrigen Mist when he was an infant, Gorgon developed hooved feet and a powerful lower body. His legs are so powerful that with a single stomp, he can create shock tremors to disable his opponents.
Elisbeth Von Strucker is the wife of Nazi Criminal, Baron Wolfgang Von Strucker. She is also the mother of the twin mutant team Fenris, A.K.A. Andrea & Andreas Von Strucker and Step-Mother to Werner Von Strucker of HYDRA. Currently the entire Von Strucker family, save Wolfgang, is deceased.
Ever since WWII, Baron Strucker has been causing misery and destruction, first as the Red Skull's second-in-command, later as ruler of the terrorist group HYDRA. It might be due to losing his position as a prince in the Prussian dynasty, or maybe he's just a real jerk. He wants total chaos and anarchy, and absolute control of the world. He also wants Nick Fury dead and all forms of democracy crushed.
Peter Parker was the first Hornet using a jetpack given to him by Hobie Brown A.K.A. Prowler. Later a science prodigy and handicapped with a palsied arm, Eddie McDonough adventured as the Slinger called Hornet and was killed by a brainwashed Wolverine.
The original Human Torch, who fought in the second World War and was a member of the Invaders, is a synthetic human created by Professor Phineas T. Horton. He is also (publishing-wise) the first ever Marvel super-hero!
Nicholas Joseph Fury served in World War II as the leader of the Howling Commandos. He later became an agent, and eventually director, of S.H.I.E.L.D. Fury is one of the greatest strategic minds in the world, a born leader and a master of espionage. He currently serves as a replacement Watcher.
A young man using the same technology that killed his father. He became a superhero but was eventually killed by a Hand-possesed Wolverine.
Poison is a native from Cuba and the former host of an alien entity called Ylandris. She is super-strong, can levitate, and psionicly alter a person's flesh. She has used this power to inflict disease and illness on others.
Formerly a brilliant scientist, Jonathon Ohnn gained the ability to create teleportation portals when his research went wrong. Turning to a life of crime and adopting the moniker of 'The Spot', Ohnn has since become a semi-frequent adversary to Spider-Man and is oft treated as a less than serious threat despite his capabilities.
As a child, Matt Murdock was blinded by radioactive waste while trying to save an elderly stranger about to get hit by a truck carrying the dangerous material. In turn, his other senses were heightened to superhuman sharpness and he gained a form of "radar sense". By day, he is a successful trial lawyer; but by night, he guards Hell's Kitchen as Daredevil: the Man Without Fear.
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Mitchell Tanner was a career soldier during the Vietnam war. He was badly injured and Dr. Noah Burnstein transformed him into the deadly assassin known as Warhawk.
A former geologist that was caught in an earthquake, where a machine imbued him with vibratory powers, though leaving him physically and mentally disfigured. He is currently stationed in Mandarin City Mongolia.
Leap-Frog, former criminal and father of the costumed hero, Frog-Man.
Celeste is the youngest of the Stepford Cuckoos, a group of clones of Emma Frost created by the Weapon Plus program. She is currently residing at The White Palace in Krakoa.
Irma, also known as Mindee is one of the Stepford Cuckoos, clones of Emma Frost created by the Weapon Plus program. She is currently residing at The White Palace in Krakoa.
Phoebe is one of the Stepford Cuckoos, a group of clones of Emma Frost created by the Weapon Plus program. She is currently residing at The White Palace in Krakoa.
Namor the Sub-Mariner is the ruler of undersea Atlantis. The offspring of a sea captain and an Atlantean princess, he has been both a hero and a villain to the surface world. Namor is one of Marvel's oldest published characters with his origins in the Golden Age of comics.
During World War II, Steve Rogers volunteered to receive the experimental Super-Soldier Serum. Enhanced to the pinnacle of human physical potential and armed with an unbreakable shield, he became Captain America. After a failed mission left him encased in ice for decades, he was found and revived by the Avengers, later joining their ranks and eventually becoming the team's leader.
Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider as a teenager, granting him spider-like powers. After the death of his Uncle Ben, Peter learned that "with great power, comes great responsibility." Swearing to always protect the innocent from harm, Peter Parker became Spider-Man.
Born to an American photo journalist and Kenyan princess, Ororo Munroe is one of the most recognizabe superheroines in the Marvel Universe. Using her unique ability to see and manipulate natural energy patterns of the universe to summon any type of weather phenomenon she desires in the blink of an eye, she is called Storm.
A social worker turned hero, Sam Wilson's bleak outlook on life was wiped away the day he met Captain America. Using a winged costume and his remarkable combat prowess and avian telepathy, he became the Falcon - defender of Harlem, and eventually bearer of Captain America mantle.
Tony Stark was the arrogant son of wealthy, weapon manufacturer Howard Stark. Tony cared only about himself, but he would have a change of heart after he was kidnapped by terrorists and gravely injured. Pressured to create a weapon of mass destruction, Stark instead created a suit of armor powerful enough for him to escape. Tony used his vast resources and intellect to make the world a better place as The Invincible Iron Man. Stark's super hero identity led him to become a founding member of the Avengers.
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