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To Better Know a Villain: Ultron

First Appearance Avengers #54, July 1968 (unnamed cameo), Avengers #55, August 1968 (full appearance) Nicknames and Aliases Crimson Cowl, Ultimate Ultron, Mark 12, Ultron Pym Powers and Abilities Ultron is an artificial intelligence capable of learning and evolving. To wit, he builds increasingly stronger and more powerful bodies for himself, usually comprised of some form …

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To Better Know A Villain: Magneto

Real Name Max Eisenhardt First Appearance X-Men #1, Sept. 1963 Nicknames and Alias Erik Magnus Lensherr, Master of Magnetism, Erik the Red, Michael Xavier, Creator, Grey King, Buckethead Powers and Abilities Magneto has the ability to manipulate electromagnetic energy, principally magnetism, allowing him to move and control magnetic metals from small (the iron in blood) …

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To Better Know A Villain: Norman Osborn, Spider-Man’s Number One Foe

First Appearance Amazing Spider-Man #14, July 1964 Nicknames and Aliases The Green Goblin, Iron Patriot Powers and Abilities Norman possess superhuman strength, stamina, and healing abilities as a result of the Goblin serum, a chemical compound of his own design. He also possesses genius-level intelligence and business/leadership acumen, as well as an aptitude for chemical …

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To Better Know A Villain: Boomerang, Lovable Loser

Real Name Fred Myers First Appearance Tales to Astonish #81 (1966) Nicknames and Aliases Boomer, Fred Slade, Outback Powers and Abilities A former Major League Baseball pitcher, Boomerang is able to throw various projectiles with great accuracy rivaled only by characters like Hawkeye and Bullseye. He is in good physical shape from his playing days and …

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To Better Know a Villain: Loki

Real Name Loki Laufeyson First Appearance Venus #6, August 1949 (historical); Journey into Mystery #85, October 1962 (modern). Powers and Abilities Loki is an accomplished sorcerer, capable of using magic to shapeshift, teleport, fly, generate energy blasts, ensorcell individuals, and more. Additionally, like most Asgardians, Loki possesses super-strength, durability, and longevity. He also has a …

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