XOWComics.com

Content Items (56 total)

[untitled]

Illustration on Cover, Front

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

[untitled]

Credits on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: Inside front cover. Full credits and indicia.

All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): ?

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

First Line: Omission Impossible (who's in, who's out)

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: Text article with explanations on how characters are selected for the new Handbook series, and how the individual profiles are written.

Abraxas

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Abraxas

First Line: Born within the abstract entity Eternity, Abraxas was kept in check throughout the Multiverse by the existence of Galactus.

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in Fantastic Four 2001 (Marvel, 2001 series) #[nn].

Illustration from Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1998 series) #46.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Abyss

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Abyss

First Line: A mutate on the island nation of Genosha, Abyss was among many who contracted the mutant-killing Legacy Virus.

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in Cable (Marvel, 1993 series) #40.

Illustration from Age of Apocalypse: The Chosen (Marvel, 1995 series) #[nn], although the head of Abyss has been replaced with an image taken from The Uncanny X-Men (Marvel, 1981 series) #402.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

This Handbook incorrectly credits Andy Kubert with the body art.

Achebe

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Achebe

First Line: Reverend Doctor Michael Ibn al-Hajj Achebe's true identity remains unknown.

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in Black Panther (Marvel, 1998 series) #3.

Illustration from Black Panther (Marvel, 1998 series) #11.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Acolytes

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Penciller(s): various (pages 2 & 3)

Inker(s): various (pages 2 & 3)

Colorist(s): various (pages 2 & 3)

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Acolytes

First Line: The Acolytes were a group of mutants who embraced the teachings of mutant terrorist Magneto.

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 3

Notes: 1st appearance in X-Men (Marvel, 1991 series) #1.

Illustrations from:
Page 1 - Uncanny X-Men (Marvel, 1981 series) #366.
Pages 2 & 3 - Headshots of 32 different Acolytes taken from various issues.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Three different inkers are credited in Uncanny X-Men #366, although it's likely that only one of those inkers provided the inks to the illustration on page 1.

Aegis

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Aegis

First Line: Trey Rollins grey up in a rough Brooklyn neighborhood...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance (as Trey Rollins) in New Warriors (Marvel; Wizard, 1999 series) #0, and (as Aegis) in New Warriors (Marvel, 1999 series) #1.

Illustration from New Warriors (Marvel, 1999 series) #10.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Aged Genghis

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Aged Genghis

First Line: Allegedly the oldest living human sorcerer, the future Genghis established a pact with virtually omnipotent mystic principalities...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in Strange Tales (Marvel, 1951 series) #136.

Illustration from Dr. Strange and Dr. Doom: Triumph and Torment [Marvel Graphic Novel] (Marvel, 1989 series) #[nn].

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Agent

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Agent

First Line: A highly covert operative only accessible online under the codename "The Agent"...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in Marvel Graphic Novel: Rick Mason, the Agent (Marvel, 1989 series) #[nn].

Illustration from the cover of Marvel Graphic Novel: Rick Mason, the Agent (Marvel, 1989 series) #[nn].

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Agent X

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

First Line: Originally a partner of the mind-altering assassin Black Swan, Nijo spied on Deadpool...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance (as Nijo) in Deadpool (Marvel, 1997 series) #65, and (as Agent X) in Agent X (Marvel, 2002 series) #1.

Illustrations from (main picture) the cover of Agent X (Marvel, 2002 series) #13, and (inset) Deadpool (Marvel, 1997 series) #65.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Ahab

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Ahab

First Line: Rory Campbell was a psychologist who joined Moira MacTaggert's genetic research team...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in Fantastic Four Annual (Marvel, 1963 series) #23.

Illustration from Excalibur (Marvel, 1988 series) #66.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Akhenaten

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Akhenaten

First Line: Pharaoh during Egypt's 18th Dynasty, Amenhotep established a monotheistic religion worshipping the sun god Aten...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in The Incredible Hulk (Marvel, 1968 series) #457.

Illustrations from Marvel Universe: The End (Marvel, 2003 series) #1.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Albert / Elsie-Dee

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Albert / Elsie-Dee

First Line: A pair of androids built in the Reavers' Australian Outback base by Donald Pierce to destroy Wolverine...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in Wolverine (Marvel, 1988 series) #37.

Illustrations from (Albert) Wolverine (Marvel, 1988 series) #52, and (Elsie-Dee) Wolverine (Marvel, 1988 series) #53.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Albion

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Albion

First Line: In 1914, 32-year-old Peter Hunter's life was altered forever when the mystical Green Knight bestowed upon him...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in The Knights of Pendragon (Marvel UK, 1990 series) #8.

Illustration from Excalibur (Marvel, 1988 series) #66.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Alkhema

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Alkhema

First Line: Failing at creating a robotic bride when Jocasta rejected him, the mad robot Ultron tried again.

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in Avengers West Coast (Marvel, 1989 series) #90.

Illustration from Avengers: The Ultron Imperative (Marvel, 2001 series) #1.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Alpha the Ultimate Mutant

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Alpha the Ultimate Mutant

First Line: Stumbling upon the wreckage of a long-abandoned Deviant city...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 0.5

Notes: 1st appearance in The Defenders (Marvel, 1972 series) #15.

Illustration from The Defenders (Marvel, 1972 series) #16.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Americop

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Americop

First Line: Disillusioned at the law's inability to protect society from the lawless, Houston Police Officer Bart Gallows resigned from the force...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 0.5

Notes: 1st appearance in Captain America (Marvel, 1968 series) #428.

Illustration from Captain America (Marvel, 1968 series) #430.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Amphibion

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Amphibion

First Line: Engineered and extensively trained off-world, Qnax is the product of centuries of selective breeding...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in Tales to Astonish (Marvel, 1959 series) #73.

Illustration from The Incredible Hulk (Marvel, 1968 series) #471.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

This handbook incorrectly credits Javier Pulido as the artist.

Anachronauts

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Anachronauts

First Line: The Anachronauts were an army of warriors gathered from different eras and alternate realities...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in Fantastic Four Annual (Marvel, 1963 series) #25.

Illustration from The Avengers Annual (Marvel, 1967 series) #21.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Anarchist

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Anarchist

First Line: Adopted by a white family in Alaska, young Tike Alicar felt alienated.

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in X-Force (Marvel, 1991 series) #116.

Illustration from X-Statix (Marvel, 2002 series) #4.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Angel

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Angel Salvadore

First Line: Driven out of home by her abusive step-father, fourteen-year old Angel Salvadore slept in the woods...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in New X-Men (Marvel, 2001 series) #118.

Illustration from the cover of New X-Men (Marvel, 2001 series) #119.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Animus

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

First Line: Animus' origins are not revealed: it may be a mutant or mutated human...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance (as Hate-Monger) in The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #341, and (as Animus) in Incredible Hulk (Marvel, 2000 series) #29.

Illustration from the cover of The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #341 (although the image is reversed).

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Anti-Cap

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Anti-Cap

First Line: The life of the youth who became the Anti-Cap changed forever at age 13...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in Captain America & the Falcon (Marvel, 2004 series) #1.

Illustrations from (main picture) Captain America & the Falcon (Marvel, 2004 series) #10, and (inset) Captain America & the Falcon (Marvel, 2004 series) #5.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Apache Kid

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: western

First Line: The woman named "Rosa" by the Mexicans was the daughter of a white woman captured by Apaches...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in Apache Skies (Marvel, 2002 series) #1.

Illustrations from (Rosa) the cover of Apache Skies (Marvel, 2002 series) #2, and (Dazii) Apache Skies (Marvel, 2002 series) #1.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Arabian Knight

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

First Line: During the thirteenth century, Abdul Qamar's desert nomad ancestor was chosen by Eastern magicians...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in The Incredible Hulk (Marvel, 1968 series) #250.

Illustration from The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (Marvel, 1983 series) #1.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

This handbook incorrectly credits Mike Harris as artist.

Arides

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Arides

First Line: Due to his heredity and high intelligence, the infant Arides was forcibly taken by the Overseers...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in The Inhumans (Marvel, 1975 series) #3.

Illustrations from (main picture) The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #383 (although the image is reversed), (inset 1) The Inhumans (Marvel, 1975 series) #4, and (inset 2) The Inhumans (Marvel, 1975 series) #3.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Arranger

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Arranger

First Line: For several years, the Arranger was a trusted assistant and faithful advisor to the Kingpin of Crime...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in Marvel Team-Up (Marvel, 1972 series) #138.

Illustration from The Spectacular Spider-Man (Marvel, 1976 series) #164.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Arsenal

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

First Line: During the Cold War, the U.S. government commissioned Tony Stark's father Howard...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance (Beta) in Iron Man (Marvel, 1968 series) #114, and (Alpha) in Iron Man (Marvel, 1998 series) #84.

Illustrations from (Alpha) Iron Man (Marvel, 1998 series) #84, and (Beta) The Avengers Annual (Marvel, 1967 series) #9.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Arsenic / Old Lace

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Arsenic / Old Lace

First Line: Gertrude Yorkes is the daughter of two fugitive time travellers from the future.

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance (Arsenic) in Runaways (Marvel, 2003 series) #1, and (Old Lace) in Runaways (Marvel, 2003 series) #2.

Illustration from the cover of Runaways (Marvel, 2003 series) #14.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Asbestos Lady

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Inker(s): ?

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Asbestos Lady

First Line: Victoria Murdock was the sister of "Killer" Murdock, a racketeer, and used her brother's connections to begin a career as a criminal scientist.

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in Captain America Comics (Marvel, 1941 series) #63.

Illustration from the cover of The Human Torch (Marvel, 1940 series) #27. However, there are some alterations to the original illustration: There is a mask in her right hand instead of a cash bag, and a gun in her left hand instead of jewelry. There also appears to be a little touch-up to her face and a few clothing creases. This handbook credits Gil Kane with the art, whereas Syd Shores is the credited artist for the cover of The Human Torch #27.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Ashcan

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Ashcan

First Line: The son of abusive research scientist Fritz Woolcot, Alex attracted the attention of child welfare agent-turned-teacher Steven Estevez...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in The Spectacular Spider-Man (Marvel, 1976 series) #112.

Illustration from the cover of The Incredible Hulk (Marvel, 1968 series) #339 (although the image is reversed). However, Ashcan's head has been replaced by an image taken from an interior panel of the same issue. This handbook credits Todd McFarlane with the art, but he only penciled the head.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Atlantis

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Atlantis

First Line: Over twenty-two thousand years ago, as decline set upon the seven great empires...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 2

Notes: 1st appearance in Ultimate Spider-Man (Marvel, 2000 series) #50.

Illustrations from (page 1) New Thunderbolts (Marvel, 2005 series) #9, (page 2, 1st picture) Avengers (Marvel, 1998 series) #83, and (page 2, 2nd picture) Man-Thing (Marvel, 1997 series) #8.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

This Handbook incorrectly credits Tom Grummett as artist for the illustration on page 1.

Atlas

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

First Line: A career criminal turned wavering, would-be hero, Erik Josten has lived much of his life as a smalltime loser trying to be a big man.

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 3

Notes: 1st appearance in The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #21.

Illustrations from (page 1, Atlas) New Thunderbolts (Marvel, 2005 series) #10, (page 1 - Smuggler) the cover of The Spectacular Spider-Man (Marvel, 1976 series) #49, (page 2 - Atlas) Thunderbolts: Marvel's Most Wanted (Marvel, 1998 series) #[nn], and (page 2 - Power Man) the cover of The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #21.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Atleza

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Atleza

First Line: For millions (if not billions) of years, a succession of beings have secured Earth-616's reality's proper place within the cosmic vortex, or Infinity Abyss.

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in Infinity Abyss (Marvel, 2002 series) #3.

Illustrations from (Atlez) Infinity Abyss (Marvel, 2002 series) #5, and (Atleza) Infinity Abyss (Marvel, 2002 series) #6.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Aurora

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Aurora

First Line: Jeanne-Marie Beaubier's parents died in a car crash when she was an infant.

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 2

Notes: 1st appearance in The X-Men (Marvel, 1963 series) #120.

Illustrations from the following issues.

Page 1 - Weapon X (Marvel, 2002 series) #1.
Page 2, main picture - The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (Marvel, 1983 series) #1.
Page 2, inset 1 - Alpha Flight (Marvel, 1983 series) #50.
Page 2, inset 2 - Alpha Flight (Marvel, 1983 series) #109.
Page 2, inset 3 - the cover of Alpha Flight (Marvel, 1983 series) #95.
Page 2, inset 4 - Alpha Flight (Marvel, 1983 series) #39.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Authority

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

First Line: Tito kept a blind eye to his drug lord father's activities, not wishing to risk losing his father's love.

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in Marvel Team-Up (Marvel, 1997 series) #1.

Illustration from Marvel Team-Up (Marvel, 1997 series) #5.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Avengers (MC2)

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

First Line: In the alternate world of Earth-982, the Avengers were much like their counterparts of Earth-616...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 2

Notes: 1st appearance in What If...? (Marvel, 1989 series) #105.

Illustrations from:

Page 1 - A-Next (Marvel, 1998 series) #1.
Page 2 - 12 headshots of A-Next members from the following issues:

Jolt - A-Next (Marvel, 1998 series) #1
Jubilee - A-Next (Marvel, 1998 series) #1
Mainframe - A-Next (Marvel, 1998 series) #1
Stinger - A-Next (Marvel, 1998 series) #1
Thunderstrike - A-Next (Marvel, 1998 series) #1
American Dream - A-Next (Marvel, 1998 series) #4
Bluestreak - A-Next (Marvel, 1998 series) #4
Crimson Curse - (Marvel, 1998 series) #4
Freebooter - A-Next (Marvel, 1998 series) #4
J2 - A-Next (Marvel, 1998 series) #4
Spider-Girl - Spider-Girl (Marvel, 1998 series) #13
Speedball - Spider-Girl (Marvel, 1998 series) #15

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Awesome Andy

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Awesome Andy

First Line: Stealing Reed Richards' patented DNA research and artificial life form designs...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #15.

Illustration from She-Hulk (Marvel, 2004 series) #2 (although the image is reversed).

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Axis Mundi

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Colorist(s): ? (New Invaders 4)

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Axis Mundi

First Line: In 1939, Dr. Bruce Dickson discovered Kalahia, a utopian civilization of scientists and explorers hidden on Mount Kalpurthia in Tibet.

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in The New Invaders (Marvel, 2004 series) #2.

Illustrations from:

The New Invaders (Marvel, 2004 series) #2 - main picture
The New Invaders (Marvel, 2004 series) #3 - Gotteskrieger, Tara & U-Man
The New Invaders (Marvel, 2004 series) #4 (cover) - Baroness Blood (although the image is reversed)
The New Invaders (Marvel, 2004 series) #6 - Jonas Eckhardt, Warrior Woman & Pterorists,
The New Invaders (Marvel, 2004 series) #7 - Agent Axis
Captain America (Marvel, 2005 series) #1 - Red Skull

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Amun

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Amun

First Line: Amun is a ruthless teenage assassin, employed by the Sisterhood of the Wasp...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 0.5

Notes: 1st appearance in Araña: The Heart of the Spider (Marvel, 2005 series) #2.

Illustration from the cover of Araña: The Heart of the Spider (Marvel, 2005 series) #5.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Batwing

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

First Line: As a boy, Jimmy Santini was trapped in Carlsbad Caverns when his father was killed investigating illegal chemical dumping.

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 0.5

Notes: 1st appearance in Untold Tales of Spider-Man (Marvel, 1995 series) #2.

Illustration from Untold Tales of Spider-Man (Marvel, 1995 series) #2.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Axum

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Axum

First Line: Daniel Broughton put his superhuman powers to use as the Battler, a costumed super-villain operating out of Manhattan.

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in Thunderbolts (Marvel, 1997 series) #76.

Illustration from Thunderbolts (Marvel, 1997 series) #79.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Ba'al

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Ba'al

First Line: Though his family relationships vary among accounts, Ba'al is of the Annunaki, and was worshipped as far back as 18,000 B.C....

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in Wolverine (Marvel, 1988 series) #11.

Illustrations from (main picture) Wolverine (Marvel, 1988 series) #13, and (inset) Blaze (Marvel, 1994 series) #6.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

This Handbook incorrectly credits Henry Martinez with the art for the main picture.

Bad Girls, Inc.

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Bad Girls, Inc.

First Line: The Asp, Black Mamba, and Diamondback became close friends as founding members of Sidewinder's criminal Serpent Society.

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in Captain America (Marvel, 1968 series) #385.

Illustrations from (main picture) Cable / Deadpool (Marvel, 2004 series) #20, and (inset) Captain America (Marvel, 1968 series) #395.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Sunset Bain

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Sunset Bain

First Line: Sunset Bain was always a highly motivated genius with both money and personal connections.

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in Machine Man (Marvel, 1978 series) #17.

Illustrations from (main picture) Iron Man (Marvel, 1998 series) #18, and (inset) Machine Man (Marvel, 1978 series) #18.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Band of the Bland

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Band of the Bland

First Line: Sitting Bullseye was a C.I.A. agent skilled in the use of rubber tipped suction arrows...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in Marvel Treasury Edition (Marvel, 1974 series) #12.

Illustrations from (Dr. Angst) Sensational She-Hulk (Marvel, 1989 series) #15, (Tillie the Hun, Black Hole & Spanker) Sensational She-Hulk (Marvel, 1989 series) #16, and (Sitting Bullseye) Sensational She-Hulk (Marvel, 1989 series) #17 (although the image is reversed).

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Bandit

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Bandit

First Line: The son of soldier-turned-businessman Daryl Taylor and a one-night stand...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in Night Thrasher (Marvel, 1993 series) #3.

Illustration from The New Warriors (Marvel, 1990 series) #50.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Banshee

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Inker(s): ? (page 1)

Colorist(s): ? (page 1)

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

First Line: Ireland's storied Cassidy clan is an ancient and noble lineage steeped in heroism, secrets, adventure, feuds and tragedy...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 3

Notes: 1st appearance in The X-Men (Marvel, 1963 series) #28.

Illustrations from (page 1) ?, (page 2, 1st picture) The X-Men (Marvel, 1963 series) #35, (page 2, 2nd picture) Generation X (Marvel, 1994 series) #18, (page 2, 3rd picture) The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (Marvel, 1983 series) #13, and (page 2, 4th picture) The Uncanny X-Men (Marvel, 1981 series) #403.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Paul Smith is credited as artist for the illustration on page 1, but this may be incorrect.

Baron Mordo

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

First Line: Born in 1921, Karl Mordo was the son of Nikolai Mordo, a Transylvanian nobleman...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 3

Notes: 1st appearance in Strange Tales (Marvel, 1951 series) #111.

Illustrations from (page 1) The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (Marvel, 1983 series) #2, and (page 3) Strange Tales (Marvel, 1951 series) #117.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Baron Strucker

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Baron Strucker

First Line: Born in the late 19th century to a noble Prussian family who had relocated to Bavaria...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 3

Notes: 1st appearance in Sgt. Fury (Marvel, 1963 series) #5.

Illustrations from (page 1) Marvel Mangaverse: New Dawn (Marvel, 2002 series) #1, (page 2, 1st picture) New Thunderbolts (Marvel, 2005 series) #1, (page 2, 2nd picture) The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (Marvel, 1983 series) #13, and (page 3) New Thunderbolts (Marvel, 2005 series) #6.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

This Handbook incorrectly credits Michael Ryan as the artist on page 1.

The illustration on page 1 is actually Baron Von Strucker from the alternate reality of Earth-2301, although this handbook implies that it is the Von Strucker from mainstream Earth-616.

Baron Zemo

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Baron Zemo

First Line: Helmut Zemo was born to greatness -- and great darkness.

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 2

Notes: 1st appearance in Captain America (Marvel, 1968 series) #168.

Illustrations from (page 1, main picture) New Thunderbolts (Marvel, 2005 series) #17, (page 1, inset 1) Avengers / Thunderbolts (Marvel, 2004 series) #6, (page 1, inset 2) Avengers / Thunderbolts (Marvel, 2004 series) #1, and (page 2) The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (Marvel, 1983 series) #2.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Baroness

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Baroness

First Line: Reports from Nazi soldiers and the Baroness herself state that geneticist Arnim Zola copied the brain patterns...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in Spider-Man: Fear Itself (Marvel, 1992 series) #[nn].

Illustrations from (main picture) Captain America (Marvel, 1968 series) #432 (although there has been some art reconstruction to her body), and (inset) Spider-Man: Fear Itself (Marvel, 1992 series) #[nn].

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

Bastion

Character Profile on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Feature(s): Bastion

First Line: Bastion was "born" when the giant robotic Sentinel Master Mold -- having absorbed the advanced Sentinel prototype Nimrod...

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: 1st appearance in X-Men (Marvel, 1991 series) #52.

Illustrations from (main picture) X-Men (Marvel, 1991 series) #69, (inset 1) Warlock (Marvel, 1999 series) #7, (inset 2) Machine Man / Bastion '98 (Marvel, 1998 series) #[nn], and (inset 3) Astonishing X-Men (Marvel, 1999 series) #1.

Thirteen different writers are credited in a list on the credits page, but there is no indication which writer scripted each individual character profile. Therefore the script writer is one or more of those listed.

This Handbook incorrectly credits Joe Madureira as the artist.

Three different inkers are credited for the story in Warlock #7, but it's likely that only one of those credited inked the illustration in inset 1.

Two different inkers are credited for the story in Astonishing X-Men #1, but it's likely that only one of those credited inked the illustration in inset 3.

Essential Avengers Graphic Novels

Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Penciller(s): various

Inker(s): various

Colorist(s): various

Letterer(s): typeset

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: Inside back cover. Marvel ad for the following trade paperbacks:

Essential Ant-Man (Marvel, 2002 series) #1
Essential Avengers (Marvel, 1999 series) #s 1 (Later Printing), 2 (2000 Cover), 3, 4 & 5
Essential Captain America (Marvel, 2000 series) #s 1 (2nd Printing) & 2

Includes cover reproductions of above eight trade paperbacks.

A Comprehensive Guide to the Marvel Universe

Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Letterer(s): typeset

Reprinting

Reprint Notes:

Miscellaneous

Pages: 1

Notes: Back cover. List of characters/profiles included in this issue.