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Wakanda An African nation ruled by Black Panther which is a mixture of primitive and high tech, one of the only two sources of Vibranium. Her patron spirit is that of the black panther, embodied not only by their king, but by the statue erected in the capitol many years ago by Klaw's father. Her primary citizens are: T'Challa (Panther) [First seen inhabitant], T'Chaka, N'Baza? [FF1 #53], W'Kabi, M'Baku (Man-Ape), N'Gamo [AV1 #62], Taku [AV1 #68], Jarkanga, Umu,Wazira [DEF #84], Omoro [DEF #85], .
First appearance: FF1 #52

Wakandan Sound Absorber A piece of Vibranium technology that, when activated, dampens the sound in a limited area surrounding it. The device is essentially a red coil with an activation knob in the center. It was one of the pieces of smuggled technology that was being looked into by the Black Panther himself. somehow, the ex-KGB agent Sloe Klevshin got his hands on one, and in a deal gone sour, was killed and robbed by Carl Ranert. It passed through several hands but finally was recovered, although Panther used its weakness (a tendency to overload if it receives to much audio input) to destroy it rather than collect it.
First appearance: DEF #86

Waldner, JD An outpatient of Bellevue who hears voices that tell him to do all sorts of things. On the subway, it told him to steal the purse of a woman who was holding the stolen Wakandan Sound Absorber her son, Luis, had found after the last owner died in a fire. In the scuffle, the device fell to a nearby bag lady, and while the two scrambled for it, it was activated and blanked out the sound of a movie attended by Bruce (Hulk) Banner. During the ensuing chaos, the device overloaded from all the sound and was destroyed.
First appearance: DEF #86

Waldo The sentient onboard computer that operates all the major functions of the Starjammer. He was dubbed this name by Corsair after a character from a Robert Heinlein book. GA: Starjammers.
First appearance: UXM #108

Walker, Bea REL: Step-mother of Patsy Walker. Second wife of Joshua Walker.
First modern appearance: DEF1 #?

Walker, Dorothy (Deceased) The cantankerous and manipulative woman who pressed her daughter into modeling. She lived quite comfortably in Mountclair, NJ. off the proceeds from her daughter's career. Later, after a long illness and repeated visits to the hospital, she succumbed to her long term ailment. REL: Mother of Patsy Walker/Hellcat. First wife of Joshua Walker.
First appearance: ? First appearance in MU: DEF #88 Died: DEF #89

Walker, John F. (see: Buckies, Super Patriot, Captain America VI, US Agent) Brother of Mike Walker and Kate Tollifson.

Walker, Joshua REL: Father of Patsy Walker. Widower of Dorothy Walker. Husband of Bea Walker.

Walker, Patricia 'Patsy' (see: Patsy Baxter, Hellcat, Patsy Hellstrom) A teen model turned reporter from Marvel's line of fashion/romance books. Later marries her high school sweetheart, Buzz Baxter and embarks on a life of costumed crime fighting. REL: Daughter of Joshua and Dorothy Walker. Step-daughter of Bea Walker. Sister of Mickey Walker.
First appearance: Miss America Magazine #2 (11/44) First MU appearance: FF1 An. #3

Wallace, Dr. The physician at Newhope Memorial Hospital that was treating the comatose Willie Evans Jr., also assisted Reed Richards in producing the Comatron.
First appearance: FF1 #203

Wallis The butler of Joseph MacTaggert in Edinburgh. He greeted Moira MacTaggert into the house when she came to warn her husband about their escaped son, Proteus II.
First appearance: UXM #127

Wally An innocent bystander in Central Park, who, with his girlfriend witnessed the results of Nighthawk I's sleep flying just before he was kidnapped by the Headmen.
First appearance: DEF #31

Walters, Elaine (Deceased) REL: Mother of She-Hulk. Aunt of Hulk. Wife of Morris Walters.

Walters, Morris REL: Father of She-Hulk. Uncle of Hulk. Husband of Elaine Walters.

Walters, Rebecca Banner (Deceased) REL: Mother of Hulk. Aunt of She-Hulk. Ex-wife of Brian Banner.

Walter the Dancing Plastic Surgeon A farmer from Chicago who was a contestant on the Gong Show and his act got interrupted by the Thing battling a 15 foot rampaging robot of himself.
First appearance: FF1 AN #12

Wanda In an alternate reality, one of the women at Spider-Man's movie premiere who were mooning over the star.
First appearance: WI?1 #19

Wanda The pretty waitress as Ernie's Place that took a shine to Johnny Blaze who had come there after getting his butt kicked by Fargo Flagg. After her boss drove out the local toughs who were giving him a hard time, they proceeded to serve him enough beer to get him plastered before becoming concerned that he'd had enough.
First appearance: GHR2 #47

Wanderers An advanced ape-like humanoid race who are purportedly the first race to be displaced by the hunger of Galactus and for eons they have wandered through space in their giant ark waiting for their chance to get revenge on the devourer. Their chance comes when the Rigellians bring Thor I in to help roust Galactus from their galaxy, and they aid him in his mission. When Galactus is finally driven away, they find themselves marooned on the living planet, Ego (who had been engaged in battling the planet devourer as well) and when he alters his surface to better accommodate them, they decide that they've had enough of the revenge game and stay.
First appearance: TH1 #160

Wanderers' Translato-Ray A device used by the Wanderers to assimilate another language. They used it to communicate with Thor I when he was drawn aboard their ark.
First appearance: TH1 #161

Wanderers' Vacu-Cylinder An airlock device used by the Wanderers to rescue Thor I and the Recorder from space and draw them into their ark.
First appearance: TH1 #161

Wanderer's Vita-Liquid A tank of revitalizing liquid used to cure the injured Thor I and the Recorder when they were rescued from the vacuum of space after their ship had been destroyed by the battle between Ego and Galactus.
First appearance: TH1 #161

Wand of Watoomb A dumb bell shaped wand that gives the user the ability to control other's minds and to bridge dimensions, used last by Xandu, drained of power by Dr. Strange.
First appearance: ASM An. #2

War (Deceased) The second of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse who unleashed his power in Africa, causing already tense areas to break out in an almost frenzy of fighting. He wore red armor and a red helmet with horns. When he was destroyed by a fire blast from the Human Torch II, it was revealed that his face was the face of everyone.
First appearance and death: GS FF #3

War II (Abraham Lincoln Kieros) A quadriplegic mutant who causes objects to explode. GA: Four Horsemen
First appearance: XFAC #11

Warden The man in charge of the SHIELD ESP Division. He wears glasses and was originally shown with hair but later as a bald man.
First appearance (unnamed): ST1 #142

Ward, Kenneth (deceased) An explorer and an old friend of Stephen Strange who sponsored his medical education who, while in the Himalayas ran across unearthly statues of the Undying Ones and removed a small Idol, causing three of their servants to beset him. He managed to get a telegram off to his old friend for help, but when Strange arrived he found the once robust man wheelchair bound and an amnesiac and watched over by a new butler and two bodyguards. Strange discovers the true nature of this staff and defeats them, but the battle proves too much for the explorer's weakened heart and he dies. Later, his diary of his travels helps to lead Strange and the other Defenders to the Valley of the Undying Ones when they were searching for the Silver Surfer [DEF #2].
First appearance and death: DrST1 #183

Warhawk (Mitchell Tanner) A criminal mercenary who is wanted by the federal government, and, although he possesses steel hard skin and is supposed to be unstoppable, is also highly trained at his job and carries a special flechette gun which fires all sorts of coated darts, usually to render his targets unconscious. In his first appearance, he clashed with Black Goliath. Later, working reluctantly for the Black King and the Hellfire Club, he infiltrated the X-Mansion and, hacking into their computers, he turned the Danger Room against the X-Men, merely on a mission to study their abilities and report back. When he was caught by the team, he tried to use a failsafe which consisted of a toxic gas pellet to which he was immune, but Nightcrawler got to it first and he was handed over to the police [UXM #110]. Next he goes up against Power Man II and Iron Fist [PM/IF #76].
First appearance: BG #3

Warhead (Destroyed) (Slugger Johnson, form. the Brain II) A giant creature created by the Shaper of Worlds from the mind of the Brain (Johnson) with an ape-like fur covered body and a head resembling Sputnik. This had been the all-powerful weapon and the object of both warring parties in the Nation, but in the end, it was use to fend off the Fantastic Four, the Wild Ones and the Protectors and was destroyed with Slugger inside.
First mention: FF1 #136 First appearance and destruction: FF1 #137

Warlock (form. Merlin II, see: Maha Yogi) Merlin II reawakens, gets a new image, and tries to make Marvel Girl his queen before being returned to a comatose state by Prof. X.
First appearance: UXM #30

Warlock II (Deceased) A sentient form of techno-organic life who can change himself into almost anything. REL: Son of Magus. GA: New Mutants, Fallen Angels.
First appearance: NM #18

Warlock, Adam (form. Him) Originally genetically created by the Enclave (Citadel of Science) to be a god-like creature, the perfection of humanity. But he rebelled against his masters and retreated into space, where he was injured and found it necessary to return to his cocoon state. This cocoon was returned to the Earth with the help of the Watcher and ended up in a special holding room in the Advanced Science Research Center (Atomic Research Building). When he finally arose, he had gained increased powers including the ability to cross dimensions at will, unfortunately, he still had no concept of human society, and so kidnapped Sif because he was lonely and wanted her for his mate. Thor put an end to that very quickly, and some time later he was found and revived by the High Evolutionary, who gave him his name and his original red costume. Teaming up with the HE, his first duty was to eliminate the Man-Best and him minions from the new Counter Earth. After having the Soul Gem embedded in his forehead, he went again into space, meeting his long term companions, Gamora and Pip, and his long term enemies, the Magus and Thanos, and became the intergalactic hero for which he is best known. After his death at the hands of Thanos, he was absorbed into the Soul Gem, and still was able to return in spectral form to turn the mad Titan to stone. For years he remained an inhabitant of the Soul World, taking on the duties of a priest of sorts until Thanos captured the Infinity Gems once again and planned to wipe out half the universe. Warlock became active once again to help most of the Marvel Universe defeat Thanos, and once done, he, for a short time, became supreme in the universe, but the major cosmic entities talked him out of it, and he split the Gems between the four whom he believe could best keep them from harm (WARI #2). Soon after, he became the master of Monster Island, and it became his base of operations. GA: Infinity Watch.
First appearance (unnamed): TH1 #165 Named and in costume: MPRM #1 Killed by Thanos: MTO An. #2 Resurrected: ?

Warlock, Adam FY In the Forever yesterday alternate reality, he resembles the Warlock from our reality and presumably has the same powers. It is uncertain on which side he fought, whether for or against the tyrannical Sphinx II.
First appearance: NW #11

Warlock's Eye Quest The quest undertaken by Thor and the Warriors Three to find the Wizard's Eye, during the course of which they defeat Harokin and free Muspelheim.
Began: TH1 #129 Ended: TH1 #133

Warlock Prime (Sir Nigel Carruthers) The leader of a small coven of witches operating near Stonehenge who were obsessed with the idea of conjuring a demon, and when the Silver Surfer falls into their laps, they try agains in a attempt to destroy the hero, but inadvertently call forth the Abomination from where we was the prisoner of the Stranger. He is mortally wounded by the less than pleased monster, but the Surfer, after reviving him with his power cosmic, subdues the monster and orders them to reverse their spell and chastises them like children for playing at things they couldn't understand. Those named in his cult were is butler, Hodgkins and his wife, Sybil Carruthers. It is assumed they stopped practicing after the incident.
First appearance: SS1 #12

Warlord (deceased) In Zenn-La's distant past, she was the ruthless leader of the barbarian resistance force trying to keep their society from succumbing to what they considered passionless science, put forth by Norrin Konn. In a fantasy experienced by Silver Surfer in one of the Fantascape parlors on Calculex, he relived these times, and was the leader of the crack strike force sent to take out the Warlord and her generals before they attacked Zenn-La City. She survived the attack, rushing past and killing Kelluk Benn, but died when she fell from one of the flyers she stole to make good her escape.
First appearance: SS3 #91 Death: SS3 #92

Warlord Kaa (deceased) The leader of a hostile race of aliens who appear to be living shadows. When he first attacked Earth, he had taken the form of the Hulk and was on the verge of besting the original when unexpected floodlights nearly killed him. Months later, he was able to reform and contacted his home world to have them send a ship to rescue him, and he left vowing to return and conquer. Good to his word, he returned later with his fleet and with the new power to take control over human minds, he made another attempt in Arizona, using the Mesa of Lost Souls as his base of operations. He and his kind enter via the person's shadow, and he was killed while trying to enter the body of Angel, who got the bright idea to fly high enough that his shadow would practically disappear. The shadow that remained wasn't large enough to sustain the alien, and he perished.
First appearance: IH1 #? Death: CHM #11

Warlord Morratt (deceased) A very ambitious military leader in the Skrull Empire. Responsible for the death of Dr. Franklin Storm. One time lover of princess Anelle. Killed by Emperor Dorrek.
First and last appearance: FF1 #37

Warlord of the Sagittarians (deceased) The alien commander that was sent to destroy Earth with their Planet Destroyer. When it was stopped by Dr. Banner, the human scientist was brought aboard his warship to exact retribution and brought to their home planet, Berhert. Hulk was instrumental in the success of the rebellion against his master, the Galaxy Master, and when the Warlord died falling down a chasm in his cowardice, his niece was made leader of their freed people. He is identified from his other people by a long white moustache. REL: Uncle of the Princess of the Sagittarians.
First appearance (unnamed): IH1 #110 Named: IH1 #111 Died: IH1 #112

Warlord Ronga The Atlantean commander who, misunderstanding some of the absent Sub-Mariner's orders, arranged to buy some stolen Wakandan technology for the betterment of his people, and the deal was uncovered by Black Panther himself and his elite guard. This caused a situation that nearly ended in nuclear war between the two nations.
First appearance: DEF #84

Warlord Wrogg (deceased) A ruthless Morani military dictator who had conquered all life in sector 14X except for the Watcher. He invaded the Watcher's home on an asteroid, but the Watcher froze him and his men in place and aged just him and his Marshall by speeding up time in their vicinity. Wrogg was also able to project a considerable amount of bioelectric energy from his fingertips, having mastered the energy from his own blood cells. Wrogg and his second in command died of old age.
First appearance and death: ToS1 #58

Warlord Wrogg's Marshall (deceased) The galaxy conqueror's second in command. Killed when he was prematurely aged by the Watcher of sector 14X.
First appearance and death: ToS1 #58

Warlord Zemu (see: Xemu) Evil despot in the 5th dimension, sent operatives to investigate the Earth for invasion purposes. They brought back the Human Torch II, who aided the leader of Zemu's underground opposition to overthrow him, and he was imprisoned. Later, invaded the Great Refuge and tried to force Black bolt to power his Thunder Horn so he could take over the surface world by starting a nuclear war, but was stopped by the Fantastic Four and the Inhumans.
First appearance: ST1 #103

Warmen Stone-like androids riding ram-like mounts who serve as Tyros' guards around the city state of Terran. Defeated by the Fantastic Four.
First appearance: FF1 #211

War of the Three Galaxies The impending conflict which prompts the Kree to harvest their genetic experiment, the Inhumans, as potential cannon fodder. Although not defined, it probably refers to the ongoing conflict with the Shi'ar, who were just then making their race known in the UXM title, and the Skrulls.
First mention: INH #3

Warren, Prof. Miles (Deceased) (see: Jackal) Geneticist, one of Peter Parker's professors at Empire State University who took an overt interest in Peter and Gwen Stacy. In class, he procured viable cells from both of them, and eventually created clones of both.
First appearance: ASM1 #31 Died: ASM #?

Warren, Mr. Peter Parker's science teacher in high school. No relation to Miles Warren.
First appearance: AF #15

Warriors Three Asgard's most celebrated team of heroes, often the companions of Thor in his adventures dating back to the Thunder God's youth, consisting of Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg.
First appearance (unnamed): JiM1 #119

Warstaff (Deceased) An Insectivorid freebooter who takes over as the head of the band of thieves on Kaliklak after he betrayed Bug to the Colonial Governor and got him sent to the pleasure pits on Homeworld. He is killed by Colonial anti-aircraft fire when he tries to escape justice in a stolen Battle Cruiser. REL: Father of Bug.
First partial appearance: MIC AN #1 First full appearance: MIC1 #13 Death: MIC1 #14

Warstar (B'Nee and C'Cil) One of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard who is actually a symbiosis of two beings. One, B'Nee is the smaller organic being with superhuman strength and the ability to generate powerful electrical shocks and who rides in a compartment on the back of his larger counterpart. C'Cil is a large green mechanoid also with super human strength. In their first appearance, they battled the X-Men in a duel of honor for the life of Phoenix II. Later, they are some of the Elite Guard who turned traitor with Deathbird, Lord Samedar, and the Brood against their Empress Lilandra [UXM #162]. GA: Imperial Guard
First appearance: UXM #137

Warwolves A pack of lupine servants genetically engineered for Mojo who drain the life from and wear the skin of their victims.
First appearance: EXCSPED #1

Washington, Mrs. One of the tenants in one of Harold Holliman's slums who was left homeless when the Sons of the Serpent burnt out her neighbor, Amos Ferret, destroying the whole building. It was she that informed her other neighbor , Elena (and her new friends the Defenders) of his death.
First appearance: DEF #22

Washington, Mrs. (deceased) One of the mindless inhabitants in the southern plantation house occupied by Centurious who has been feeding him with his soul for the past uncounted years. She was dressed as a nineteenth century southern lady, but it was uncertain whether she was actually from that era, or her garments were part of Centurious' game. She was killed with Old Adam set fire to the house.
First appearance and death: GHR2 #74

Wasp (Janet van Dyne, see: Janet Pym) The daughter of a wealthy inventor, Jan was genetically altered with wasp cells by Henry Pym to save her life, and, when she reduces down with Ant-Man I's shrinking formula, acquires a set of working wings that allow her, in her insect size, to fly. She became Pym's willing partner, (in her original red and black costume with the pointed headpiece) heroically and romantically, even joining him as one of the founding members of the Avengers. At first, she was a bit scatter brained, being much younger than the bio-chemist, and spent a great deal of time trying to get her lover's attention and changing costume designs, not taking the career as a costumed hero seriously. But many years and a lot of miles later, including the marriage to her long term partner and messy divorce, she became one of the core members of the team and one of the strongest leaders. Later in her career, she was able to reduce herself to half size and still maintain her wings. She gained her inheritance from her deceased father on her 23rd birthday (AV1 #43). REL: Ex-wife of Henry Pym. Daughter of Vernon van Dyne. GA: Avengers, Liberators.
First appearance: TtA1 #44

Wasp Stings The weapon developed by Hank Pym for his partner that delivers a powerful and concussive bio-electric blast. It is worn on the wrist and its intensity can be adjusted. Originally, the device was described as an air gun and is fired merely by her bending her wrists.
First appearance: TtA1 #59

Wasp's Cybernetic Helmet After Giant Man I lost the ability to shrink to ant size to Sumpremor, he created a helmet similar to his own that would allow her to communicate to wasps and bees the way he was able to with ants. The delicate electronic circuits were worked into the headpiece of her red and black costume and enabled he to control her new mount, Boopsie.
First appearance: TtA1 #68

Watanabe, Fujiko The secretary and daughter of Goro Watanabe who is displeased that her father is satisfied to work in the shadow of the Americans, particularly Tony Stark. She is in love with Toru Tarakato not realizing he is the Monster Master.
First appearance: IM1 #30

Watanabe, Goro A research scientist at Fujiyama Electronics who is interested in studying Iron Man's armor.
First appearance: IM1 #30

Watchdogs A military organization dedicated to the removal of anything they believe might corrupt the country.
First appearance: CAP1 #335

Watcher (Uatu) One of the race of Watchers, assigned to the area including the Earth, whose base of operations is located in the Blue Area of the Moon. Although sworn to noninterference, Uatu has often bent the rules in favor of the inhabitants of Earth, for which he has developed a great affinity over the years, a trait first seen when he aided the Fantastic Four against Galactus.
First appearance: FF1 #13

Watcher of Sector 14X One of the race of Watchers whose post was the area of space had been all but conquered by Warlord Wrogg and his armada. When they attacked his sanctuary as the last domino in complete conquest, he stopped them by rapidly aging their leaders, circumventing his non-interference oath by saying they lived out their normal lives, just in a matter of seconds.
First appearance: ToS1 #58

Watcher of T-37X A Watcher who tossed the non interference pledge out the window when invaders threatened his people's home planet. The Ravaks had come to plunder the natural resources of the planet right under his nose, so he destroyed their weapons, reversed their physical and chemical make up and transported them to a prehistoric planet in the butt end of the galaxy where they could not longer do any harm.
First appearance: ToS1 #57

Watchers A race of advanced humanoids from the planet T-37X, who, because of earlier mishaps in aiding other races, have adopted a strict oath of passivity while they watch and record the happenings of the universe, including Uatu [first seen member FF1 #13], Emnu [ToS1 #53], Watcher of T-37X [ToS1 #57], Watcher of Sector 14X [ToS1 #58].
First appearance (as a race) and origin: ToS1 #53

Water Wizard (Peter Van Zante, see: Aquaduct) A super powered villain who is able to psionically control all liquids, forming them into simple semi-solid constructs, including a powerful water giant and tendrils, and even gigantic tidal waves from pools of water. His costume is an orange body suit with a trident on the chest, with purple gloves and thigh high boots. His hair is red and he wears a diamond mask. While in Viet Nam, he was wounded and the only way to save him on the medical ship was to use some sort of experimental stimulator to keep him alive long enough to operate. During the process, the device was struck by lightning, and he absorbed a full dose of its rays, giving him the ability to control water. For years he hid his new powers, thinking he was some kind of freak, but he was put on the road to crime by the conniving Mole. In his first act, teamed up with his partner, Mole, he successfully robs a brokerage house in LA, and then is hired by Enforcer to kill Ghost Rider IV. Twice he tries to kill the demon cyclist with his water constructs, and is finally taken down with a single punch [GHR2 #24]. He ends up in a hospital from the Hell-fire searing, and GR himself later breaks him out to help some people suffering from drought. Water Wizard gets away with the help of Sheik Abdul Hurani and goes to Saudi Arabia where he learns his posers affect other liquids, including oil. But,. with the help of the Arabian Knight, he is taken down again [GHR2 #62]. Later, he revamps his failing career by joining an eco-aware team of mercenaries and not only changes his name but his costume as well (NW #8).
First appearance, origin, and first name revealed: GHR1 #23

Water Wizard's Oil Jinns Some of his monstrous constructs he produced in Saudi Arabia for Sheik Abdul Hurani to attack the Al Khubar Oil Refinery which he made from oil in the form of the mythical Jinn to spook the workers and troop even more.
First appearance: GHR2 #62

Watkins, Shirley A townie that went to see the Quentin Carnival and got starry eyed over their headliner, Johnny Blaze, deep to the dismay of her boy friend, Harry Donovan. When Johnny declined her advances, she went home with Harry's best friend, Burt, and when she didn't turn up the next morning, Harry assumed she was with Johnny. There was a clash and he was driven from the Carnival, but that night he tried to get revenge by running the stunt rider down with an earth mover. When Shirley and Burt tried to intervene, she was nearly killed in the resultant car wreck.
First appearance: GHR2 #69

Watson, Anna May Next door neighbor and then housemate of May Parker. REL: Aunt of Mary Jane Watson.
First appearance: ASM1 #15

Watson, Madeline (Deceased) REL: Mother of Mary Jane Watson. Wife of Philip Watson.

Watson, Mary Jane (see: Mary Jane Watson-Parker) The very free-spirited model/actress girlfriend of Harry Osborn, later the girlfriend of Peter Parker, whom she eventually marries. REL: Daughter of Madeline and Philip Watson. Niece of Anna, Martha and Spencer Watson. Sister of ? Aunt of ?
First mentioned (unnamed): ASM1 #15 Named: ASM #16 First appearance (face unseen): ASM1 #25 First full appearance: ASM1 #42

Watson-Parker, Mary Jane (form. Mary Jane Watson) High priced fashion model and aspiring actress. REL: Wife of Spider-Man. Daughter of Madeline and Philip Watson. Niece of Anna, Martha and Spencer Watson.
First appearance: ASM1 An. #21

Watson, Philip REL: Father of Mary Jane Watson (-Parker). Husband of Madeline Watson.
First appearance: SSM #?

Waxworks (Elmo) An alien who can dampen energy levels in other beings. GA: Technet.
First appearance: EXCSPED #1

Wayne, Jack (see: Legion) One of the three personalities that make up Legion's ego.
First appearance: ?

Wayne, Joseph Dean of Security University, hypnotized by the Monocle to allow Johnny Storm into the student body without the formalities.
First appearance: FF1 #204

Wazir the Prophet The wise man in the village of Hindi sought by Thor and The Warrior's Three when they were trying to find the Mystic Mountain. His remote cave guarded over by Ogur, the wizened sage was usually busy probing the secrets of the eternal universe, but he took the time to help the great warrior who bested his guard.
First appearance: TH1 #138

Wazira A Wakandan thief who deals in stolen technology. he had put a deal together to sell some critical information to the Atlanteans, but the whole operation was uncovered by Black Panther and his elite guard. He and his men pull the vagabonds apart, but they lose several of the Atlanteans.
First appearance: DEF #84

Wazzilians A humanoid race with oversized simian heads and oversized thighs, giving them a very comical appearance, who were considered potential enemies of the Skrull Empire. Empress R'Kill sent one of her top agents, Aptak, there to spy on them from the inside.
First mention (seen as a Skrull impersonation): SS3 #6

Weapon Alpha (deceased) (James MacDonald Hudson, see: Vindicator I, Guardian I) Working for Canada's Department H, Hudson created a cybernetic mining suit, drawing heavily on electromagnetic power, that became the prototype of the WA battle suit, became a Govt. agent as the head of Canada's premiere super team. The suit, which is red and white and emblazoned with a maple leaf emblem, can generate a powerful force field, allows him to fly, increases his strength exponentially, and allows him to cast powerful energy bolts from his hands. During his first mission across the border in the US to recover Wolverine, who had defected from Department H and become a member of the X-Men, he used the sobriquet Weapon Alpha, and when he faced the might of Logan's team mates (after accidentally wounding Moira MacTaggert) he bugged out. By the time the second attempt was made, he had changed his name and was shown as the leader of his own hand picked team. These early missions were coordinated by his government liaison, Gary Cody. REL: Husband of Heather Hudson. GA: Alpha Flight.
First appearance: UXM #109 Died: ALF1 #12

Weapon U An evidently powerful weapon devised by the Soviets, about to be used by Col. Yuri Brevlov agaisnt the Hulk, but it was destroyed along with his ship by a SHIELD ship captained by Nick Fury.
First mentioned: IH1 #107

Weapon X (Logan, see: Wolverine) The sobriquet used when Wolverine was an agent for the Canadian government, handled by Maj. Chasin. It was first used after he had undergone treatment at the Weapon X project, where they had bonded Adamantium to his bones and driven him feral. He was found by James Hudson and his wife Heather and brought back into the land of humanity where he eventually functioned as Canada's premiere super hero, seen first to deal with the threat of the Hulk and Wendigo. Later, when he was approached by Prof. X to be one of his new X-Men, he figured he could drop the position without getting government sanction and take up life in the US, but he was wrong [GS UXM #1]. And shortly after his 'desertion' of his duties, the Canadians from Alpha base sent Vindicator [UXM #109] and then all of Alpha Flight to collect him [UXM #121]. Eventually, he was officially relieved of his duties from the Canadian government.
Title first used: IH1 #181?

Weapon X II (form. Wild Child) The name adopted by Wild Child when he was reinstated as a member of Alpha Flight. GA: Alpha Flight, X-Factor
First appearance: ALF1 #?

Weapon Y A ridiculous amalgam of many of the prominent mutants who had been pitted against the New Warriors only to have his butt handed to him. Upset by the tarnish on his reputation, he attacked Fabian Nicieza at a Comicon, ready to kill him, but he was taken down again without much of a fight by the two Turbos.
First appearance: NW AN #3

Weatherby, Carl REL: Step-father of Jean DeWolff and Wraith. Husband of Celia DeWolff Weatherby.

Weatherby, Celia DeWolff (form. Celia DeWolff) REL: Mother of Jean DeWolff and Wraith. Ex-wife of Phillip Dewolff. Wife of Carl Weatherby.

Webster A grungy motorcycle gang member who with his team mates attacked Johnny Blaze and a bogus Cynthia Randolph as the picnicked in a nearby canyon. Johnny, without becoming Ghost Rider IV, beat them so badly, that they ran off with their tails between their legs.
First appearance: GHR2 #64

Weems, Tommy The grandson of the Time-Master whose accidental aging marked the end of the terrorist's career.
First appearance: TtA1 #43

Weepin' Willie One of the crooks that was caught by Nighthawk I during his burgeoning hero career and then released when nobody was still watching, particularly the press.
First appearance: DD1 #62

Weinhold Canneries A supposedly legitimate business in Cutchogue, Long Island that is in truth part of the pipeline that helps the Sea Urchin sell arms illegally. They pack the illegal ordinance in crates marked like their own canned fish products and then ship them out secretly by boat to prearranged meeting spots. The deal fell apart when the New Warriors and the newbie, Turbo I fell into the whole arrangement, and, after taking the operation apart, turned the whole lot over to the Coast Guard.
First appearance: NW #28

Well at the Center of Time A series of portals with counterparts throughout creation which act as a conduit to the home of anyone who enters its bubbling crater, with the stipulation that the person must bring with them all that they came with. One of the counterparts, found in the dimension of warrior women, was used by Nighcrawler and the Vanisher to get home after accidentally being teleported there [BIZADV #27].
First appearance: AV1 #100

Well of All Things (destroyed) A nexus of inter-dimensional energies located in Kampuchea, Cambodia on the Plateau Dus Bolovens. Sometime in the distant past, it poked a hole into this world, and was found sometime later by the progenitors of the Dragon's Breadth Cult. Recognizing its great power and potential, they spent decades building a Temple around the Well to keep it from prying eyes (even those as acute as Dr. Strange), and they devised a way to harness that power by careful planning and breeding to create individuals capable of controlling the 'strength of the Dragon'. Untold generations followed the rituals until finally, the super powered offspring that was prophesized, were produced. But, by this time, the prophesies had been twisted to suit the latest high priestess, Tai, and she wanted to use the offspring (now as a team called the Folding Circle) or a team of like powers to plug up the Well and have the power for herself. In the end, she and the leader of the Circle fell into the Well, causing a chain reaction that made the Temple implode and the Well to close, leaving nothing but a crater.
First mention: NW #23 First appearance and origin: NW #24 Destroyed: NW #25

Well of Eternal Sleep One of the many places in Asgard where Loki was sent to keep him out of trouble, a place where you essentially go into hibernation.
First appearance: TH1 #129

Well of Life In Norse mythology, that which lies under all and is the source of all rivers and the source of all living things in Asgard, including Ymir and the Aesir, who sprang forth from the ice that formed over the top of the Well.
First appearance: JiM1 #97

Well of Life II A raised pool of life restorative water located in a protected cave in an alien world that was slated for consumption by the new Herald of Galactus, Morg. He was told the tale of Eqnuus by the priest guarding their most holy place (just before he killed him) and how he first found the pool and was healed of his wounds and how its miraculous powers saved their people by washing away their sins and making them a peaceful society. No one had ever done more than sip the waters of the Well, but Morg, wanting the full effects, immersed himself entirely in the pool, and arose not only with his cosmic powers augmented exponentially, but the water also made him immortal. Galactus then consumed the planet and the Well was destroyed.
First appearance: SS3 #72 Destroyed: SS3 #73

Wendigo I (Paul Cartier) A human that is, in accordance to an ancient curse about humans eating human flesh, transformed into a huge mindless beast that wanders the northern woods of Canada. When Cartier and some friends were hunting, they were trapped by some wolves and were forced to turn cannibal to survive. Thanks to the curse of the north woods, he was transformed into the gigantic incredibly powerful creature covered in white fur that craves nothing more than fresh meat. In the second meeting with the Hulk, Cartier's sister, with the help of Cartier's best friend, George Baptiste, were trying to save him by transferring the curse into the green goliath. Unfortunately, they hadn't counted on the appearance of Wolverine, who was there to subdue the Hulk, and when all was said and done, Cartier was cured but his sister was left insane, and his best friend had received the curse [IH1 #181]. REL: Brother of Marie Cartier.
First appearance: IH1 #162

Wendigo II (Georges Baptiste) The best friend of the original Wendigo who had gone with his sister, Marie Cartier, to the north woods of Canada in an attempt to cure Paul Cartier with black magic by transferring the curse to the Hulk. The plan failed due to an unexpected appearance of Wolverine on the scene, and, although Paul was saved, the curse was transferred to Georges. For months he wandered the northern territories until, after he killed and ate the father of the Parnell family, who had been camping in the Hudson Bay area, the government became involved and so Alpha Flight. They, along with Wolverine and Nightcrawler, captured him eventually and he was changed back to human by Shaman. However, because he willingly became the Wendigo, anything he did while the creature became his responsibility under Canadian law, and so was arrested for murder [UXM #140].
First appearance: IH1 #181

Wenzeldorf The small village in Germany that nearly destroyed itself trying to capture Nightcrawler, who they thought to be a demon. They were about to run a stake through his heart when he was rescued and recruited by Prof. X for his new team of X-Men.
First appearance: GS UXM #1

Werewolf (Jack Russell, Jacob Russoff) Due to an ancient family curse pertaining to the Darkhold, Russell, upon his 18th birthday, is transformed into a werewolf during the cycle of the full moon. REL: Son of Gregory and Laura Russoff . Brother of Lissa Russell. Step-son of Philip Russell. Distant relative of Gregori and Louisa Russoff. GA: Night Shift.
First appearance: MSL #2

Wesner's Pub The bar and restaurant where Peter Parker takes Debra Whitman on their second date, a make up for their aborted first one. Peter ends up taking care of a loud mouthed patron in the back room.
First mention: SSM #46 First appearance: SSM #47

Westbury A small town in Connecticut that seems to be plagued by the Hulk. On his first visit, being misunderstood as he watched a game of jump rope, the resultant fracas caused the destruction of the home of George and June Teekle. On his second, while he and the Defenders were looking for the missing brain of Nighthawk I, Hulk destroyed the house of Arthur Nagan (Gorilla Man) which was right across from the construction site rebuilding the Teekle home. The father couldn't resist pointing out the absurdity of it all, and Hulk, not one to shoulder jibes lightly, wrecked the skeleton of their new home.
First appearance: DEF #21

West Coast Avengers Team of super powered heroes stationed in San Paulo, California (Avengers Compound), founded by Hawkeye originally as a ruse to get him out of NYC during the Vision's bid for world supremacy, but later became a viable team, consisting of: Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Iron Man II {founding members}, Henry Pym {j WCA #1}, Thing, Firebird {j WCA #4}, Moon Knight {j WCA #33}, US Agent {j WCA #44}, Wonder Man {j WCA ?}, Tigra {j WCA #?}, Vision, Scarlet Witch {j WCA #?}, Human Torch I {j WCA #?},
First appearance: WCA LTD #1

Westerna, Lucy (Deceased) A 19th century vampire, one of Dracula's first victims upon reaching England.
First appearance: DL #10

Westhaven Boarding School A private boarding school where young Kyle (Nighthawk I) Richmond was sent by his father after the untimely death of his mother. Troubled from the start, he didn't get along with any of the other students (who teased him mercilessly) and eventually didn't get along with the principal, who, after striking him, found himself lying in the ruins of his desk. Only the generous donation of his father kept him out of trouble and in school.
First appearance: DEF #32

Westman, Jerry The leader of a protest against a construction company that want to tear down a local park to put up a factory, a company that is owned by his father. It takes him nearly being killed for his father to see his error. REL: Son of Sam Westman.

Westman, Sam The owner of a construction company that was going to tear down a park to put up a factory. When Sub-Mariner gets involved, he makes use of his latest piece of equipment, Brutivac, but, after he nearly kills his own son, he learns the error of his ways. REL: Father of Jerry Westman.
First appearance: SUB #28

Weston, Sally Assistant Director under Bill Wheeler on the gothic TV series "Strange Secrets" staring Ross Archer as Brother Brimstone and Karen Page. Roommate of Karen page who got her the part.
First appearance: DD1 #65?

What We Are A teen talk show on their version of MTV hosted by Dorian Calder and Shanice Williams. The first seen guests were the New Warriors, and the first topic was their involvement in the affair in Trans-Sabal.
First appearance: NW #29

Wheeler, Bill Director on the gothic TV series "Strange Secrets" staring Ross Archer as Brother Brimstone and Karen Page.
First appearance: DD1 #65

Whiplash (Mark Scarlotti, 'Mark Scott', see: Blacklash) Former enforcer for the Maggia, originally working for Big M, master in the use of a special bullwhip. Original costume had a distinctive Arabian look to it. REL: Son of Anthony and Barbara Scarlotti. GA: Maggia (Nefaria Family)
First appearance: ToS1 #97

Whirlwind (David Cannon, 'Charles Mathews', form. Human Top) Super powered villain with the ability to spin himself at tremendous speeds creating various wind events, such as localized tornadoes, at one time posed as the Wasp's chauffeur. His costume is a green body suit with a bullet shaped head. GA: Masters of Evil II, III, IV, Maggia, Lethal Legion II.
First appearance and origin: AV1 #46

Whisper Hill The remote site in upstate New York where Agatha Harkness' gothic mansion is located, later refers to the house itself. The place of safety where Franklin Richards, when he was a young child, was sent to protect him from the enemies of the Fantastic Four. Destroyed by Annihilus while trying to get revenge on Mr. Fantastic.
First appearance: FF1 #94 Destroyed : FF1 #134

White Bishop (Donald Pierce) A high level criminal businessman who has been augmented with cybernetic implants and prosthetics, including an entire arm, increasing his his strength and agility. Druing the fight at the Hellfire Club to rescue the X-Men, Wolverine bested him by shredding his bionic arm, a slight he wouldn't soon forget. Later collects the others who were injured by the X-Man in his foray to save Phoenix II and forms the Australian based, cyborg, mutant hating band of mercenaries. GA: Hellfire Club, Inner Circle, Reavers.
First appearance (face and name unrevealed): UXM #129 First full and named: UXM #132

White Death A criminal from the 1940's who wore a hooded all white costume and was 'haunting' a castle when he crossed swords with Captain America I.
First modern appearance: CAP1 #112

White Dragon A costumed criminal working for the Dragon Clans operating in Chinatown who tried to force Phillips Chang to join their numbers until he was introduced to the persuasive powers of Spider-Man. His costume is mostly white and resembles a Chinese dragon and he's able to emit a jet of gas from his head piece that looks like green flame.
First appearance: ASM #185

White King I (Edward Buckman) One of the heads of the Council of the Chosen and the Hellfire Club. While Dr. Steven Lang believed he was double crossing the Council, they were keeping a close eye on him as he produced his new line of Sentinels with their money for Project Armageddon.
First part. appearance (arm only and unnamed): UXM #97

White King II (see: Magneto) Ousted the Black King as the head of the Hellfire Club's Inner Circle.
First appearance: ?

Whitemane, Aelfyre 'Whitey' The Kymellian who gave Power Pack their powers. REL: Cousin of Kofi.
First appearance and death: PP #1

Whitemane, Byrel Kymellian. REL: Great uncle of Kofi.
First appearance: PP #?

Whitemane, Lord Yrik Kymellian. REL: Father of Kofi.
First appearance: PP #?

Whiteout A being who can project flashes of blinding light from her body. GA: Savage Land Mutates.
First appearance: UXM #249

White Queen (Emma Frost) A ruthless mutant who possesses various telepathic abilities, Chairperson of the Massachusetts Academy where she is the leader of the Hellions and later Generation X, and a financial leader as the head of Frost Enterprises. In her first appearance, she tried to recruit Kitty Pryde to her school and then captured the X-Men with her Hellfire Mercenaries for the use of the Inner Circle. When they escaped with the help of the budding mutant, she faced down Phoenix II's power, and, realizing that she was outmatched, brought down the house and was assumed dead by her own hand [UXM #131]. GA: Inner Circle of the Hellfire Club.
First appearance: UXM #129

White Queen FY In the Forever Yesterday alternate reality, she is a member of the Mutant Liberation Force who assists Magneto FY in recruiting an army of heroes against the tyrannical Sphinx II. She resembles her counterpart from our reality and has the same mental powers; the main differences are that she's a good guy here and her costume, although similar, has a more Egyptian flair.
First appearance: NW #12

White Rook (Deceased) (Emmanuel DaCosta) REL: Father of Sunspot. GA: Inner Circle of the Hellfire Club.
First appearance: NM #23 Died: ?

White Tiger (retired) (Hector Ayala) A Hispanic youth who uses the power of the Amulets from the Sons of the Tiger to transform himself into the costumed hero, with increased strength and agility, and nearly unequalled martial arts ability. His costume is all white, including his complete face mask, gloves, and laced up shoes. The only things not white are the tiger head and paws he always wears around his neck. Not intending to be a super hero, he found the necklace where the Sons of the Tiger had discarded them, having quit the biz, and when he put them on, he changed for the first time into the Tiger. During his early career, he faced several foes solo and teamed up with other heroes, including the Sons. Defeating the Prowler [DHKF #21], taking down Fu Manchu's Corporation (run by his own brother) with Shang Chi and Iron Fist [DHKF #31], and taking on the Jack of Hearts [IH1 #214], but afterward, he boke from the team when they went to Africa searching for their missing member. He then started taking night classes at ESU where he worked with Spider-Man on several occasions [SSM #8]. While battling the Lightmaster with Spidey, his secret ID was revealed on national TV [SSM #21]. After he and Holly became solid as a couple, he, after much soul searching, and she quit ESU to start their own mobile school in the Bronx [SSM #32]. GA: Sons of the Tiger. REL: Brother of Filippo Ayala and Awilda Ayala. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ayala.
First appearance and origin: DHKF #19 Retired: SSM #52

Whitey The leader of the Satan's Angels who turned over a new leaf and accepted responsibility for his actions when his kid brother is hurt during their last raid.
First appearance: CAP1 #128

Whitman, Dr. Dane (see: Black Knight III) Scientist whose work in magnetism inadvertently returned Magneto and the Toad to Earth from the Stranger's world. Later becomes the costumed adventurer Black Knight. REL: Nephew of Black Knight II.
First appearance: AV1 #47

Whitman, Debra The secretary of Dr. Morris Sloan at ESU, who, although attractive, is always bumbling and stumbling because of her insecurities about herself, particularly about her intelligence quotient working around all of these brilliant people. One of these she has developed a great affection for is Peter Parker who at first treated her more like a kid sister rather than a romantic interest. When they do start to date, his constant disappearances don't do much for her self image.
First appearance: SSM #36

Whizzer I (Deceased) (Robert Frank) Super speed hero from WWII. REL: Husband of Miss America. Father of Nuklo. At one time believed to be the father of Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch. GA: Liberty Legion, Invaders, All-Winners Squad.
First modern appearance: GSAV1 #1 Killed by Isbisa: V&SW LTD #2

Whizzer II (James Sanders, see: Speed Demon) Super speed criminal from Other-Earth who was given his powers by the Grandmaster to do battle with the Avengers. He doesn't have any other reason for being a criminal than being mentally unstable. GA: Squadron Sinister.
First appearance: AV1 #70

Whizzer III (Stanley Stewart) REL: Husband of Madeline Stewart. Father of Tina Stewart. GA: Squadron Supreme.
First appearance: AV1 #85

Whyte, Jasper (deceased) The inventor of the Crypto-Man who stole half of Thor's power and fed it into his creation before turning it loose on humanity. He had ordered it to destroy and nearby nuclear power plant with the intention of destroying NYC, but gave his life to stop his own folly when he learned his mother had come to the city looking for him. REL: Son of Mrs. Whyte.
First appearance and death: TH1 #174

Whyte, Mrs. The elderly lady who came to NYC to ask Dr. Don Blake to find her missing son. It was her presence in the city that caused her son to recant his plan to use his Crypto-Man to destroy a nearby nuclear power plant. REL: Mother of Jasper Whyte.
First appearance: TH1 #174

Wichita Central Savings Bank A financial institution in Wichita, Kan. that was hit by the gang of a local crime boss accompanied by the Nuclear Man, working for them because they had his daughter hostage. The Ghost Rider IV intervened in the heist and captured the hoods, but was unable to apprehend Dr. Thurgood Vance.
First appearance: GHR2 #40

Wichita-Karcinoma Nuclear Power Plant The nuclear facility in Kansas that has been the focus of the campaign of Dr. Thurgood Vance to show people the dangers of nuclear power. When he became the Nuclear Man and his cheese had slipped on his cracker, he decided to make the supreme sacrifice and blow up the plant and himself to show the apathetic public the horrifying reality. He rigged the plant to go critical and then hovered in a helicopter over head for the place to blow, but it was saved by Ghost Rider IV who rode up one of the cooling towers and smashed the helicopter to bits with his flame cycle, stopping the count down and killing the Nuclear Man.
First appearance" GHR2 #40

Widget A semi-sentient robot created by Tweedledope which consumes metal objects. GA: Excalibur.
First appearance: EXC #2

Widowmaker Peak An unassailable finger of rock in the desert near the Cheery-O's Dude Ranch where the Manticore climbed to spy on the ranch to find his target, Hawkeye. Ghost Rider IV (also employed at the ranch as Johnny Blaze) drove up the side of the formation with his Flame Cycle to investigate, but only found foot prints.
First appearance: GHR2 #27

Wiglif One of Korgon's less than loyal followers who sabotaged the Receptacle of the God's Tears when Reed Richards was trying to recharge the god causing him to get too much power and go insane.
First appearance: FF1 #224

Wilameanis An advanced humanoid race from the planet Wilamean.
First appearance: IH1 #137

Wilbur A tough at Manny's Bar and Grille who picks a fight with Ben Grimm over the barfly, Annabelle.
First appearance: FF1 #169

Wilburn, Dr. Myron The administrative director for Project PEGASUS, once a wearer of the Serpent Crown.
First appearance: MTO #53

Wilburn, Mr. One of the tenants at the apartment building of Maddie Naylor and Robbie Baldwin in Greenwich Village who was attacked by the Darkforce during the Forces of Darkness, Forces of Light story arc.
first appearance: NW AN #3

Wild Boys A New York gang led by Ammo that defeated Daredevil, consisting also of Bullet and Bushwacker.
First appearance: DD1 #253

Wild Child (see: Weapon X II) A nearly feral mutant with superhuman and regenetive powers who has changed from being a hero to a villain and back several times in his career. GA: Gamma Flight, Omega Flight, Alpha Flight, X-Factor.
First appearance (unnamed): ALF1 #1 Named: ALF1 #11

Wildman The leader of the Wild Ones and the Youth party in the Nation. Modeled after Slugger Johnson by the Shaper of Worlds. Captured the Human Torch II and Medusa and brainwashed them to fight for their cause.

Wild One One of the Elder Gods who the Necropoor Chronicles referred to as being an arrogant upstart and a mere adolescent in comparison to his other ancient brethren, and, because of his chaotic nature, was imprisoned millennia ago by Neptune, and sealed in a crypt on the floor of the Pacific Ocean. To break the spell binding him there, one would need to kill 666 demons, spill the blood of an innocent, all under the eyes of a scion of god of the ocean. The sorcerer Shanzar, in a bid to gain not just a foothold in this plane, set into motion a plan to resurrect the Elder God with the help of author Lucien Aster. Although they were opposed by the reunited Defenders, it turned out that Sub-Mariner was needed to witness the event as a scion of Neptune and the Silver Surfer's blood was needed as the innocent soul. When the ritual was completed, he returned in the form of a psychotic greaser in a '57 Thunderbird and began to wreak havoc on the world.
First mention: IH1 AN #18 First appearance: SS3 AN #5

Wild Ones The members of the Youth party in the Nation who are struggling against the oppressive Patriot party in a bid to gain control of the all-powerful Warhead. They were created by the Shaper of Worlds based upon the memories of Slugger Johnson's JD youth in the 50's, but they ride futuristic flying cycles. In the end, they symbolically join with their enemies to defeat the Warhead. members include: Wildman, Moon, Lenny, and Roger [1st seen member], Wolfgang III [FF1 #137]..
First appearance: FF1 #136

Wild Pack A group of former Nazi war criminal hunters led by Silver Sable.
First appearance: ?

Wilford, Elisabeth 'Betsy' Peter Rasputin's first girlfriend after coming to New York as one of the new X-Men.
First appearance: UXM #98 Last name revealed: UXM #?

Wilkins, Dian A close friend of James-Michael Starling at the Junior High School 41 in Hell's Kitchen who ended up running away with him after the death of their mutual friend, John. After the death of Starling (who turned out to be an alien robot like Omega the Unknown) she came under the spell of Mandrill (who had plans to rob a federal repository), but was too young to fully succumb. She helped Wasp escape form his clutches so that they could go get help from Nighthawk and rescue the others [DEF #80].
First appearance: OMU #?

Willard One of the members of the eco-terrorist planning board who was one of the survivors when the Folding Circle invaded their National HQ. GA: Project: Earth.

William The 'son' of Vision and Scarlet Witch, turns out to be part of Master Pandemonium's soul. REL: 'Brother' of Thomas.
First appearance: V&SW LTD #?

Williams, Col. The Air Force officer in charge of the Solar Shuttle project, recruits the Thing to test fly the craft.
First appearance (unnamed): FF1 #193 Named: FF1 #195

Williams, Darryl The warden of Ryker's Island Prison, not to be confused with the warden Williams from FF1 #8.
First appearance: FF1 #170

Williams, Shanice One of the co-hosts on the teen talk show "What We Share" who questioned the New Warriors about their involvement in Trans-Sabal.
First appearance: NW #29

Williams, Warden Head of one of the prisons located near NYC.
First appearance: FF1 #8

Willis One of the roustabouts at the Mr. Mike's One-Ring Traveling Tent Show who helped to hunt down and capture Beast when he came to try and free his friends who had been hypnotized by Mesmero into working there.
First appearance: UXM #111

Will o' the Wisp (Jackson Arvad) A super being who is able to control his bodily density to the point of making himself intangible, at first believed to be a villain, but is freed from control by Spider-Man.
First appearance: ASM #235

Wills, Nurse The pretty nurse of Dr. Henry Orlock who tried to tend to Spider-Man's sprained ankle while the doctor examined his eyes, which had been struck blind by the Masked Marauder's Opti-blast.
First appearance: SSM #27

Wills, 'Weasel' A small time thief who, while Tony Stark is away, breaks into Stark Industries and finds the attaché case containing Iron Man's armor. He uses the armor to commit a series of thefts, and Stark must pull his old boiler plate armor off mothballs to defeat him. Outclassed by the advances he'd made with the new armor, he tricks Wills into expending all of his stored energy, and then easily beat the thief. Unfortunately, Wills, with the armor, had also uncovered Stark's secret ID, but during the fight, Wills' mind slipped with so much power at his command, and was taken away by the police little more than a babbling idiot.
First appearance: ToS1 #65

Wilson, James 'Jim' The Hulk's teenage, street wise sidekick after Rick Jones. REL: Nephew of the Falcon.
First appearance: IH1 #131

Wilson One of the board members of Imperial Industries Inc. who could be easily swayed by other members. Vincent Vandergill was hoping to use him in his bid to overthrow the chairman, Leslie Farrington.
First appearance: ST1 #138

Wilson, Louis One of the Empire State University students who was demonstrating at the Exhibition Hall over its use to house the Ancient Clay Tablet which Kingpin steals.
First appearance: ASM #68

Winderfield, James and Nancy Part-time agents for Hydra.
First appearance: TA #11

Winding Road The mystical order to which Margali Szardos belongs.
First mention: UXM AN #4

Wind Warrior (Pamela Shaw) Super powered being who can transform her body into wind and whirlwinds. GA: Earth Force.
First appearance: TH1 #395

Wind Witch (Clothilde) (deceased) An evil ethereal being of wind and ash which is essentially a tornado with a human head (white hair with an iron facemask) and controlled by human thought. As such, she is able to pick up items in her vortex and transport them, or she is able to manipulate her wind storm and use it to tear someone apart. The story she told Madam Olga, the sham mystic who unwittingly resurrected her, was later proven to be a fabrication, but it involved her leaning the magic trade from her father and the citizens of the Fifteenth century not being thrilled to learn of her magical abilities, tortured and killed her, by nailing a spiked face mask to her, and then burned her remains. Unbeknownst to them, while she was dying, she put her spirit into a nearby candle. Almost five hundred years later, Olga bought the candle, and as soon as she lit it, Clothilde's spirit was revived, and she proceeded to do nice things for the old woman, including returning her ability to walk, to get her to perform the rites that would resurrect her to this plane of existence. Once through, she dropped the pretense of using white magic and being nice and prepared to go on a rampage, but she was prevented by Ghost Rider IV, who had been watching the old woman as Johnny Blaze. And while he slowed her down with blasts of Hell-fire, the old woman had the wherewithal to erase the pentagram. The spell was reversed and the Wind Witch dissipated.
First appearance, origin, and death: GHR2 #66

Wind World One of the Hulk's crossroad realities.
First appearance: IH1 #305

Wing, Colleen A trained samurai and PI, originally partners with Misty Knight in Nightwing Restorations. After a short stint in Japan helping the X-Men deal with Moses Magnum, Colleen picked up briefly with Cyclops (who had just recently lost Phoenix II) and even gave him her apartment key, but the relationship didn't last [UXM #122-4]. REL: Daughter of Lee Wing. Granddaughter of Kenji Ozawa. Grand-Niece of Osama. GA: Daughters of the Dragon.
First appearance: MPRM #19

Winged Ones The race of humanoids in Tunnel World who were created by the Buzzard Man magician, Ytitnedion simply as a thing of beauty that he could torture and misuse. Slaves in the fortress bound to the Unnamable One and never allowed outside, to make their suffering complete, he designed them with wings protruding from their heads, but unable to fly. Forbidden to speak aloud, they developed the ability to communicate telepathically through their subconscious called Dreamspeech. Members include: Aeroika [first seen and only named member].
First appearance (just Aeroika): DEF #78 As whole race and origin: DEF #79

Wingfoot, Wyatt College roommate of Human Torch II, Keewazi Indian, ally of the Fantastic Four on many occasions, has increased tracking abilities, one time love interest of the She-Hulk. REL: Son of Will Wingfoot. Grandson of Silent Fox.
First appearance: FF1 #50

Wingfoot, Will One time Olympic level athlete. REL: Father of Wyatt Wingfoot. Son of Silent Fox.
First mention: FF1 #51 First appearance: ?

Winkler, Dr. (Deceased) The scientist who invented a way to take control of another's mind, used it while in the employ of the Brainwasher (Kingpin) to take control of Capt. George Stacy.
First appearance: ASM #59 Died: ASM #61

Winslow, Charlie One of the towns people of Holly who hadn't been taken in by the pastor Domblue (Sin-Eater) and became even more determined to stop him when his parents were brought under his sway. When his cousin brought her friend Johnny Blaze (and consequently Ghost Rider IV) to help, he went so far as to allow himself to be taken just to convince the stunt rider. When Johnny's soul was captured by Centurious, the real force behind the First Church of the Mortal Redeemer, in his Crystal of Souls, Charlie helped him battle the forces of the Crystal that was trying to consume his spirit. When Centurious was himself sucked into the Crystal, all of the souls were freed and returned to their owners. REL: Son of Paul and Ida Winslow. Cousin of Roxanne Simpson. Nephew of Crash and Mona Simpson.
First appearance: GHR2 #80

Winslow, Ida One of the towns people of Holly who had been taken in by pastor Domblue (Sin-Eater) who was in truth working for Centurious to steal everyone's souls. She and her husband's souls had been stolen and walked around like everyone else-like hypnotized zombies. It wasn't until their niece brought her friend Johnny Blaze (and consequently Ghost Rider IV) to town to investigate that their souls were freed to return to their bodies. REL: Wife of Paul Winslow. Mother of Charlie Winslow. Aunt of Roxanne Simpson.
First appearance: GHR2 #80

Winslow, Paul One of the towns people of Holly who had been taken in by pastor Domblue (Sin-Eater) who was in truth working for Centurious to steal everyone's souls. He and his wife's souls had been stolen and walked around like everyone else-like hypnotized zombies. It wasn't until their niece brought her friend Johnny Blaze (and consequently Ghost Rider IV) to town to investigate that their souls were freed to return to their bodies. REL: Husband of Ida Winslow. Father of Charlie Winslow. Uncle of Roxanne Simpson.
First appearance: GHR2 #80

Winters, Jack (Deceased) (see: Jack O'Diamonds, Living Diamond) Small time crook who tries to lure the young Scott Summers into a life of crime. He claims to be a mutant, but it is shown that his powers were derived through a lab accident.
First appearance (face unseen): UXM #39 Face seen: UXM #40 Died: UXM #42

Winthrop A candidate for Senator who was campaigning in Central Park when his speech was sabotaged by Dr. Strange (who was suffering from Gorilla Man's Encepalo-Transmogrifier) who caused his pants to fall to his knees on a whim.
First appearance: DEF #40

Winzeldorf A small hamlet in Germany whose town members mistook the visiting Nightcrawler for a demon and after nearly burning the town down trying to catch him were planning to kill him with a wooden stake. They were prevented by the mind powers of Prof. X when he rescued the young mutant and recruited him for his new team of X-Men.
First appearance: GS UXM #1

Wipeout A mutant in Genosha with the power to 'wipeout' other mutants' powers.
First appearance: UXM #236

Witch-Woman (Linda Littletree) A servant of Mephisto who is given magical powers to defeat Ghost Rider IV. She is able to manipulate something akin to Hell-Fire, allowing her to fire bursts of energy from her hands and can open teleportation vortexes. Her costume involves a headband, a half shirt, and hot pants. When GR was being pursued by the local police, she helped him escape only to lure him out to old Apache ruins in order to kill him for her master. When she failed in her first attempt, Mephisto ordered her to turn her powers on herself and was assumed deceased [MSL1 #11]. She didn't die, however; she simply went into a comatose state like one possessed, prompting her fiancé to contact Daimon Hellstrom to help her. When her soul is rescued later by the Son of Satan and GR, she completely looses her powers, but not her knowledge of the arcane energies, and with it she teaches GR how to create his flame cycle with Hell-fire.
First appearance: MSL1 #10 Origin: MSL1 #11 Looses her power: GHR2 #3

Wizard (Wingless Wizard) Wealthy criminal mastermind who originally pitted himself against the Human Torch II solo but spent most of his later career as part of (usually the leader) a larger group. He is most known for his "Flying Disks". GA: Frightful Four.
First appearance: ST1 #102

Wizard's Eye A magical item in Asgard, sought by Thor and the Warrior's Three in Muspelheim in the Warlock's Eye Quest.
First mentioned: TH1 #129 First appearance: TH1 #?

Wizard's Flying Disks (Anti-Grav Disks) Small disks created by the Wizard that are coated with antigravitons, which counteract gravity. Originally developed when the Wizard impersonated the Human Torch.
First appearance (unnamed): ST1 #102? Named: ST1 #118

Wizard's Id Machine The device invented by the Wizard which allows him to take control of another's mind, used originally on the Thing when he was turned against the rest of the Fantastic Four.
First appearance: FF1 #41

Wizard's Wonder Gloves The powerful weapons created by the Wizard to battle the Fantastic Four. They make him super strong, can create typhoon spheres, and create force fields. The control is a large knob on the wrist. Ben Grimm uses their power to change back to the Thing. The second set [FF1 #81] added electro-shock waves, allowed him to fly faster and with more dexterity and had a pressure ray, anti flame fluid.
First appearance: FF1 #78

Wiz Kid (Takashi Matsuya) A young, paraplegic mutant with the ability to psionically rearrange machinery into other machines. GA: X-Terminators.
First appearance: XTER LTD #1

W'Kabi Wakandan who helped the Man-Ape in his bid to over-throw Black Panther.
First appearance: AV1 #62

WNNT-TV A local television station in NYC which televises the Montague Hale program, on which Hale and Dan Dunn try to incite racial hatred to support the Sons of the Serpent, even using a false Black Panther to further their ends.
First appearance: AV1 #73

Wobbows A non-MU alien race from the near future on the planet Draconis, appearing in one of the Tales of the Wasp. They were said to be so dangerous that the planet was declared off limits, until Rack Morgan violated that decree and was made victim to the Wobbows shape changing ability.
First appearance: TtA1 #51

Wobbs A primitive semi-insectoid race from the planet Wobb-lar.
First appearance: IH1 #137

Wolfe, Hedy One of the teen models from Marvel's romance line, rival of patsy Walker.
First appearance: Miss America Magazine #2 (11/44). First appearance in the MU: FF1 An. #3

Wolfgang One of the Transylvanian woodcutters who witnessed Diablo's escape from his prison sealed by the Fantastic Four in FF1 #30.
First appearance: FF1 #35

Wolfgang II (deceased) Red Skull's Nazi henchman who was frozen in suspended animation with him at the end of WWII, revived by Them. Shoots himself at the direction of his master.
First appearance: ToS1 #79 Dies: ToS1 #80

Wolfgang III One of the Wild Ones that stormed the Brain II's castle.
First appearance: FF1 #137

Wolfmann (Agent 3) The retired Nazi agent who awakens the Third Sleeper.
First appearance: ToS1 #72

Wolf Pack A team of teen-agers trained by Mr. Mack to battle the Nine, consisting of: Slag Slagley, Malcolm, Wheels Wolinski, Sharon, Rafael Vega, Sam Welshmerz.
First appearance and Origin: MGN 31

Wolfsbane (Rahne Sinclair) Scottish orphan mutant who is able to change herself into a wolf or half-wolf at will, the ward of Moira MacTaggart. GA: New Mutants, X-Factor.
First appearance: MGN #4

Wolfe, Tom A journalist and old friend of Doctor Strange who he encounters in the crowd in Times Square for Clea's first New Years celebration.
First appearance: DrST1 #176

Wolverine (Logan, form. Weapon X, see: Man-Beast of the Yukon, Patch) A savage cigar chomping, beer swilling ex-Canadian agent (as codename Weapon X) who has the mutant ability to not only heal at an extremely rapid rate (to the point of regeneration) he also possesses heightened senses, mostly affecting his sense of smell, and has razor sharp claws that can be extended from both hands (three on each fist). Originally, it was believed that these claws were part of the Adamantinium sheath that was bonded to all his bones (making him nearly indestructible), but later, when Magneto extracted the metal from his body, it is revealed that the claws were covering the natural bony structure already there. Not much of Logan's past is really certain because of all the mental implants placed in his head by the Weapon X program. He was born many years ago (confirmed by later continuity as well over 100 years) and served in many wars and many countries along the way. It is certain that he had dealings with Sabretooth inside the Weapon X program and in the military and that the evil mutant (who had at one time claimed to be his father) killed his first love. In more modern times, he was kidnapped by the Weapon X program because of his healing factor, and subjected to the incredibly painful process of having the Adamantium bonded to his bones to make him their own personal unstoppable killing machine. The pain however made him feral and he broke out of the project, killing most everyone along the way, and disappeared into the Canadian woods. Here he was found by James and Heather Hudson and ushered back into civilization with years of therapy to be an agent of the Canadian Government under Department H from the secret Alpha base. It is at this point that he is pitted, by his handler Maj. Chasin, against the Hulk who has breeched Canadian borders and fights the green goliath to a stand still. A few months afterward, he is approached by Prof. X and given the chance to become a free agent, and he resigns his commission with the Canadian government by slashing the tie off his handler (first snikt sound effect and minor refinements of his costume), who threatens that this isn't the last he'd hear of the matter [GS UXM #1]. After rescuing the old team of X-Men from Krakoa, he stays on with the other newbies and forms the new team, and while grumbling through their early adventures, he grows attached to Jean Grey while becoming a major thorn in the side of Cyclops. He first used his augmented sense of smell when he and the team were fighting the X-Sentinels, and by scent alone he was able to tell that the Jean Grey robot he was fighting wasn't the real Jeannie [UXM #100]. While in the Savage Land battling Garokk and the Sun People, Logan displays his healing ability and his ability to communicate with animals for the first time [UXM #115]. Shortly afterward, in Japan, the team ended up in Osaka at the home of Sun-Fire, and he met Mariko Yashida for the first time and revealed that he could speak and read the language [UXM #118]. Sparks flew between them, and some time later, when she came to the consulate in NYC, he pursued the relationship further and soon their romance bloomed [UXM #122]. After the second attempt by Vindicator and Alpha Flight to return him to Canada, he returned of his own volition to finally bury the hatchet, at which time he changed his costume (to the brown and tan) and faced the Wendigo for the second time [UXM #139].
First appearance: IH1 #180 First full appearance: IH1 #181 Name Logan revealed: UXM #103

Wolverine's Claws The 'Knucklehead' has, as part of his mutant ability, three bony claws embedded in each forearm which he can, with muscular contraction, extend and retract through the skin of his knuckles, which then heal back over thanks to his healing factor. These were coated with Adamantium along with the rest of his skeleton courtesy of the Weapon X Program and made razor sharp. It was once believed that these had been added during his enhancement, but later, after Magneto extracted the indestructible metal from his body, it was revealed that they were actually bony growths. It was also once believed that the claws were a part of his costume until, when escaping the clutches of Steven Lang, he popped them with his costume in tatters.
First appearance: IH1 #181 First Snikt sfx: GS UXM #1 Revealed to be part of him: UXM #98 Revealed to be coated in Adamantium: UXM #106

Wolverine FY (deceased) In the Forever yesterday alternate reality, he has the same appearance, powers and evidently disposition of his counterpart from our reality. As a member of the mutant rebellion, he gave his life safeguarding the three agents, Firestar FY, Cannonball FY, and Marvel Man FY, who were returning to base with the information from Sergeant Fury about the Mutant Detection Field when they wee accosted by the Avengers FY. He didn't last long against the power of the Sphinx II's enforcers before he was blasted into oblivion by Horus FY (their version of Thor), but long enough for the others to get clear. This was also the first that Nova FY began to question the methods of his team mates due to the brutality in which they assassinated Wolverine.
First appearance and death: NW #11

Women's Bank of Saving A financial institution based in Central America which has Mandrill as one of its major stock holders. So much pull does hi have in the company, that the branch located on Madison Ave. in NYC was used as a death trap for Daredevil, when his Fem-Force locked him into the vault. Nighthawk I broke him out and got into worse trouble when the act was misunderstood and the guards believed that they were robbing the place.
First appearance: DEF #90

Woman's Magazine The periodical that Cynthia Randolph worked for and who had sent her to get the low down on the Quentin Carnival.
First mention: GHR2 #63

Wonder Man (Simon Williams) Industrialist and inventor ruined by Tony Stark who sought to save himself by embezzling funds from his company. In this state, he is recruited by the original Masters of Evil and imbued with super strength and invulnerability and directed at the Avengers, but when he balks at killing the heroes, he seemingly dies from the ionic power that gave him his new abilities. The Avengers, thinking him deceased, make an imprint of his brain (which is later used by Ultron for the mind of the Vision) and bury him, but his body is only in a state of hibernation while the ionic energy slowly transmogrifies him into an incredibly powerful hero later in the M U, where he puts them to part-time use as a member of the West Coast Avengers and as a Hollywood stunt man. His original costume is the green and tan later adopted by the original Power Man. Later, with his new appearance, which includes glowing red eyes, he adopts a simple red safari jacket and his flying jets. GA: West Coast Avengers. REL: Brother of Grim Reaper. Half brother of Vision.
First appearance, origin, and seeming death: AV1 #9 Returns from grave: AV1 #151

Wong Dr. Strange's Tibetan manservant. Following in a long family tradition of serving the Sorcerer Supreme. REL: Son of Hamir.
First appearance (unnamed): ST1 #110 Named: ST1 #119

Woodgod A creature resembling a satyr created by David and Ellen Pace, lawgiver of the Changelings.
First appearance: MPRM #31

Woo, James 'Jimmy' Ex-FBI agent, now Special officer of SHIELD, first joined in the initial battle with Yellow Claw.
First appearance: YELLOW CLAW #1 (1956) First modern: ST1 #160

Warkon The Stenth leader of Spider-City and almost fanatically against the Kree. He and his Demon Rebels have been attacking the other mobile cities that are loyal to their masters. With the help of the Inhumans, he infiltrates the Kree Asteroid Web Station, but, when the battle goes against he and his men, he sets the Station to overload and gives his life to prevent the spread of the Kree Empire in his galaxy. REL: Brother of Shreel.
First appearance: INH #8 Death: INH #10

World Mind The living embodiment of the world of Spartak wielded in times of desperation by linking the members of the Acroyear race through their king via the Crystal Chamber. It was first used to ward off the invasion force led by Baron Karza, defeating them by not only using the planet's own mass against them, but by increasing it gravitational pull as well.
First appearance (part.): MIC1 #9 First full: MIC1 #10

World Motor Center A research facility in NYC that specializes in making experimental engines including the XB-390. for security reasons, all plans are kept in the Advanced Plans Vault, but it wasn't enough of a precaution to stop the Masked Marauder for stealing the plans to that potentially hazardous device. Employees include: J. W. (ceo), Dave (security guard).
First appearance: DD1 #16

Worm A worm-like being that can control minds with liquid secreted from his hands. GA: Savage Land Mutates.
First appearance: UXM #250

Worta One of Attuma's Atlantean men who was in charge of the mission to kidnap the passengers of the SS Horton to get Sub-Mariner blamed for the event.
First appearance: SUB #31

Worthington, Burt (deceased) (see: Dazzler I) In his third appearance and shortly before the time of his death, he was revealed to be the trusted uncle of Angel and the one to have his own brother killed. REL. Uncle of Angel/Archangel. Brother of Warren Worthington Jr.
First appearance (as Dazzler I): KAZ1 #2 First named and death: MT #30

Worthington, Kathryn REL. Mother of Angel/Archangel. Wife of Warren Worthington Jr.
First appearance: UXM #14

Worthington, Warren K. Sr. (Deceased) REL. Grandfather of Angel/Archangel. Father of Warren Worthington Jr. and Burt Worthington.

Worthington, Warren K. Jr. (Deceased) Wealthy businessman who was unaware of his son's mutation. When he learned that his own brother was the costumed leader of a crime ring, he was going to inform the authorities on him, but was murdered by the Dazzler's henchmen before he could. REL. Father of Angel/Archangel. Husband of Kathryn Worthington. Brother of Dazzler I.
First appearance: UXM #14 Murdered: KAZ1 #2

Wraith (Brian DeWolff) A super being created by Phillip DeWolff to get revenge on the people responsible for his son's death. REL: Brother of Capt. Jean DeWolff. son of Phillip and Celia DeWolff. Step-son of Carl Weatherby.
First appearance: MTU #48

Wrecker I (Dr. Karl Kort) Scientist/spy who infiltrated the military as an assistant to Bruce Banner, bent on sabotage of various projects on Gamma Base, for which the Hulk was blamed. He was stopped by the Fantastic Four when they were brought in by Gen. Ross to stop the guilty party and was discovered in his underground lair, where he had kidnapped Rick Jones.
First and only appearance: FF1 #12

Wrecker II (Smith-first name unrevealed) The owner of Smith's Hardware store who led a double life as a hooded criminal running a protection racket, wrecking local shops that didn't pay him and his gang money. He and his men were defeated by Giant-Man I and the Wasp, who had been brought into the matter by the police, and Smith ultimately went to prison.
First appearance: TtA1 #63

Wrecker III (Dirk Garthwaite) An ordinary small time burglar who is accidentally given immortal powers by the Norn Queen, who had intended the powers for Loki, making him super strong and nearly invulnerable. He wears a green shirt and pants with a purple mask, gloves and boots (he is able to regain his costume later by just touching his crowbar much like Thor and his hammer), and his weapon of choice is his enchanted crowbar. Later, using a little of his power, he creates a team of destruction themed criminals, but he always maintains a hate for Thor. In fact, his increased powers were lost to him when he clashed with the Thunder god and ran afoul of the dreaded third rail [TH1 #171]. While in prison, he hired three felons to break him out of jail and to reunite him with the short circuited crowbar. He then recharged it, using a convenient lightning bolt, and gave them all powers, creating a new super villain team [DEF #18]. GA: Masters of Evil IV, Wrecking Crew.
First appearance and origin: TH1 #148

Wrecking Crew A team of super villains whose specialty is destruction. Originally, they were brought together by the Wrecker III to not only break him out of jail but to reunite him with his mystic crowbar, in exchange for him granting them a piece of the Asgardian power. They were all increased in size and strength and they formed a team with their creator as the boss. Their first job was to locate the miniature gamma bomb stolen by Richmond Enterprises from team member, Thunderball, and they used a phony ransom story to cover the destruction of buildings necessary to locate it. They, however, ran afoul of both the Defenders and Luke Cage, who had been both brought in by RE to protect their holdings) and were soon bested and the bomb was deactivated. Members include: Wrecker III, Piledriver, Thunderball, Bulldozer [original members ],
First (part) appearance: DEF #17 First full and origin: DEF #18

Wrench (Leonard Hebb) REL. Husband of Georgianna. GA: Thunderiders, Team America.
First appearance: TA #2

Wrigley A front end clerk at the Food World in Poughkeepsie, NY.
First appearance: MIC1 #20

Wristlets The wrist bands commissioned by Elysius from Hammal Kesht that were modeled after the Nega-Bands of Captain Marvel I, and designed to trigger the latent abilities lying dormant in the inherited genetic structure of their son. Despite the fact that the transaction, which cost her a necklace made by Mar-Vell himself from the heat of a red giant sun, was supposed to be a secret, the Kree learned of their existence, and Ronan came to Paraxis to try to steal them. When the youth used the bands and became Legacy, he and the Silver Surfer repelled the Kree invaders and forced even the Accuser into a retreat.
First appearance: SS3 AN #6

Wu, Leiko A special agent and martial arts expert who is part of Denis Nayland Smith's organization to stop Fu Manchu.
First appearance: ?

Wundagore Mountain Infamous mountain located in Transia, near Yugoslavia that was once the home of the High Evolutionary and his New Men, where Spider Woman I was created, where the Puppetmaster got his radioactive clay, and where Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch grew up.
First appearance: TH1 #134

Wundagore II A counter Earth that was the new home for the High Evolutionary and his New Men when they left Earth. Discovered by Thor for their use. On their own, the New Men, regressing to their animalistic natures, revolted against the High Evolutionary, and he started recruiting animals for new New Men to help in the struggle. Hulk was one of these recruits, just before the final battle.
First appearance: TtA1 #94

Wundarr (see: Aquarian) REL: Son of Hektu and Soja.
First appearance: FEAR #17

Wusa An alcoholic beverage much preferred by the Insectivorids of Kaliklak.
First mention: MIC1 #9

Wyngarde, Jason (see: Mastermind) During the affair of the seduction of Phoenix II for the Hellfire Club, Mastermind used his illusion powers to create the appearance that he was a dashingly handsome man of wealth with an 18 century twist to get in under the guard of the powerful telepath and telekinetic.
First appearance: UXM #122

Wynter, Dr. James One of the finest surgeons in NYC who was the attending physician when they were trying to sew Kyle Richmond back together after the car bomb explosion that took the arm of his girl, Trish Starr. He was assisted by Dr. Strange and they were able to pull the patient through with their combined skill and the beefed up stamina of Nighthawk I.
GS DEF #4

Xakku (Sun Stealer) An alien who was sent as a forward scout to find a suitable replacement sun for the one on their home world which had begun to burn out. Preparing to take Sol, he met with Uatu on the moon. The Watcher kept him busy until the scout had landed his craft in a bog and sunk and then refused him help because of his non-interference oath.
First appearance: ToS1 #55

Xalxor The Skrull pilot of Emperor Dorrek's Flagship.
First mention: FF1 #209

Xandar (Destroyed) Planet located in the Andromeda Galaxy that was originally destroyed by Zorr, but its four largest cities survived and Xandar was rebuilt by linking the four atmosphere bubble protected pieces together. Xandar was also the location of the Living Computer, a great source of power which instigated the second attack, this time by Emperor Dorrek and the Skrull fleet. It's people are able to adjust their language to understand and be understood by other races and can regenerate their tissue if injured. The planet was destroyed by the grand daughter of Thanos. It's people include Rhomann Dey [NOV #1], Queen Adora, Tanak Valt, Master Xar [FF1 #204], Thorun Rul [FF1 #205], Powerhouse [NOV #23], Pyreus Kril [TH1 #225], Gabriel Lan [FF1 #211]
First appearance (unnamed): FF1 #204 Named: FF1 #205 Destroyed by Nebula: ROM #24

Xandar, Living Computer of Huge underground complex where, for a thousand millennia, the living brains of the people of Xandar have been stored. A source of great power which not only attracted the Skrull invading fleet, but catapulted the Sphinx to near-godhood.
First appearance: FF1 #205

Xandu Small time practitioner of the Black Arts who comes into possession of the Wand of Watoomb, which increases his power enough to challenge Dr. Strange, who defeats him and drains his memory.
First appearance: ASM An.#2

Xantarians An advanced race of reptilian/humanoid beings from Xantar.
First appearance: TtA1 #73

Xanth (Planet X) A doomed planet in distant space ruled by Kurrgo.
First and last appearance: FF1 #7

Xantha An advanced small, semi-humanoid race from the planet Xanth, including Kurrgo. Were miniaturized and removed to a safe planet by Mr. Fantastic.
First appearance: FF1 #7

Xar, Master The Chief scientist of Xandar and Queen Adora's primary advisor. He was the one responsible for locking onto Reed Richard's tracing beam and sending Adora to Earth for help against the invading Skrull fleet.
First appearance: FF1 #204

Xartans An advanced, orange, humanoid race from the planet Xarta, extremely conquest driven, tried to invade Earth with their ability to assume the shape of other living things, their population includes the Carbon-Copy Man (Ugarth, their king), Zano (their prince regent) [only named members].
First appearance: JiM1 #90

Xavier, Dr. (Deceased) REL: Father of Prof. X, Husband of Sharon Xavier.
First mention: UXM #12

Xavier, Michael Magneto's assumed name when he became headmaster of the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters over the New Mutants.
First appearance: NM #?

Xavier, Sharon (Deceased) (see: Sharon Marko) REL: Mother of Charles Xavier, Widow of Dr. Xavier.
First appearance: UXM #12

XB-390 An experimental engine developed by the World Motor Center, which, if properly adapted, could be used as a weapon against this country. Its plans were stolen out of the Advanced Plans Vault by the Masked Marauder and his men with the intent of selling it to the highest bidder. A trap was set by Daredevil and Spider-Man when a story of a missing plan for the fueling system was released.
First mention: DD1 #16

X-Capsule The torpedo-like device used to activate and deliver the Missing Link to American shores, fired from a foreign freighter.
First appearance: IH1 #105

Xemnu the Titan (see: Amos Moses) A vastly psionic alien who has tried to conquer the Earth, now kept by Enilwen. He is humanoid in appearance with no visible mouth and is covered head to foot with white hair. At first, he is only able to control living things with his powers, even taking over people's minds adn can assume the shape of other beings, but later, after his escape, he develops the ability to control inanimate objects, making them seemingly come alive. In his running bid to repopulate his dead homeworld, he took over a small town called Plucketville and had them build him a star ship with which he planned to take the population into space. The Hulk stumbled into his operation and his capture brought the rest of the Defenders on the run. Xemnu, posing as the mayor of the town, led them into a death trap, and when that failed, had the town folk club them into submission. Hulk escaped, and while the Titan was trying to escape, he lobbed his own star ship at him, presumably killing him [DEF #12].
First appearance: JiM1 #62

Xemu (see: Warlord Zemu) An alternate name given to the 5th dimension conqueror.
Name first used: FF1 #158

Xenogenesis The plan adopted by the Agents of Fortune Cult to steal the Eye of Agamotto and bring about the rebirth of the Chained Ones to this world (after their long banishment by the Ancient One) so that they might once again rule the Earth.
First mention: MSL1 #33 First appearance: DEF #59

Xeron The distant planet once ruled by Randau that was threatened by invading aliens, saved by their king who became the Space Parasite to ward off the invaders but he became with the increase in power, something anathema to the whole race.
First appearance: IH1 #103

Xeronians An advanced, one-eyed, orange, semi-humanoid race from the planet Xeron, once ruled by Randau. To save their planet, their king was exposed to the radiation from their third sun and became a super powered being, but in the end they found it necessary to hunt down and destroy him because of their aversion to hate, war and death. See: Space Parasite.
First appearance: IH1 #103

X-Factor An organization created by the original X-Men to locate superhuman mutants and train them to use their powers safely, consisting of: Angel, Cyclops, Beast, Marvel Girl, Iceman, Cameron Hodge {founding members}, Rusty Collins {j XFAC #?}, Skids {j XFAC #?}, Boom Boom {j XFAC #?}, Leech, Artie Maddicks {J XFAC #?}, Rictor {j XFAC # ?},
First appearance: AV1 #263

X-Factor Ship The sentient mobile HQ for X-Factor, formerly that of Apocalypse, that can alter it's shape for the teams varying needs.
First appearance: XFAC #15

X-51 (Aaron Stack, see: Mister Machine, Machine Man) The number designation for one of the X-Model robots created by the Project (Institute of Computer Robotics) who soon gave himself his own sobriquet of Mister Machine.
First appearance: 2001 #8

X-Force Mutant assault team created by Cable from the remains of the New Mutants, consisting of: Cable, Cannonball {founding members}
First appearance: NM #100?

XF-13 An experimental plane test flown by Chuck Chandler that was captured by the Skrulls.
First appearance: MPRM #35

Xhoohx (deceased) The wizard supreme in Tunnel World who maintains an awe inspiring sanctuary in the center of the magical dimension that is safe from the ravages of the Unnamable One. He, like his people, the Ixhoohxi, is ape-like with three arms and is covered with white hair and he has four eyes where his chest is located. For clothing he only wears an ornate gold belt covering his midriff and a gold and purple helmet with a yellow feather. Although he has an odd manner of speech, he is very amiable to strangers. The Defenders went to see him when they were trapped in that realm while trying to deal with all the shards of Arisen Tyrk and the threat of the Unnamable One. Xhoohx was more than happy to help. He, using the power from the Orb of Ommennon, not only rejoined Prof. Turk, the Lunatiks, and the Nilffim, he even subdued the restored being, who came off the ropes more powerful than he was before, and agreed to keep him in his inert form. Later, even he is captured by the forces of the Unnamable One and brought with the Orb to Ogeon to face Ytitnedion, and despite efforts to escape (taking brief control of the mesmerized Hulk) he is killed by the evil wizard king and even his Nya are extinguished.
First mention: DEF #72 First appearance: DEF #73 Died: DEF #82

Xixix An advanced, red, semi-humanoid race from the planet Xix.
First appearance: FF1 #261

X-Man In an alternate reality, Hulk, Prof. X, and Mr. Fantastic joined together mentally and physically to form and incredibly powerful being who was capable of stopping Galactus from consuming Earth. They were successful, but the power of the being had two unexpected side-effects. It cured Bruce Banner of his Gamma Radiation sickness and turned Ben Grimm into a rampaging mindless Thing.
First appearance: WI?1 #2

X-Man (Nathan 'Nate" Grey) An extremely powerful mutant telepath from an alternate reality created by Mr. Sinister from DNA collected from Cyclops and Marvel Girl, as a weapon against Apocalypse.
First appearance: ?

X-Men Team of super powered mutants founded and trained by Charles Xavier to act as a police force against the rise of evil mutants and working out of his Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters (also known as the X-Mansion). Not only did their scope cover other mutants such as Magneto and his Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, but eventually encompassed threats of a more domestic nature and those from other worlds and dimensions, but always coming back to the dream of Charles Xavier, of all people living in unity and peace with one another. After many years of service from the first recruited team, they ended up facing a threat that they couldn't surmount, and so a second team, not just of youths but older more experienced members as well to face the challenge of Krakoa [GS UXM #1]. After the team lost Pheonix II, Cyclops left the team and Storm became the new leader [UXM #139]. Team consists of: Prof. X, Cyclops, Angel, Iceman, Beast, Marvel Girl [founding members], Mimic (unofficially) [UXM #19], (officially) [UXM #27], Changeling [UXM #41], Polaris, Havok [UXM #65], Nightcrawler, Wolverine, Banshee, Storm, Sunfire, Colossus, Thunderbird I [GS UXM #1], Phoenix II [UXM ##101], Kitty Pryde [UXM AN #4], Angel [rejoins UXM 139], Rogue [UXM #171], Phoenix III [UXM #199], Magneto [UXM #200], Psylocke [UXM #213], Longshot [UXM An. #10], Dazzler II [ UXM #214], Jubilee [UXM #244?],
First appearance: UXM #1

X-Men Blackbird A Lockheed/SHIELD RS-150 designed by Clarence 'Kelly' Johnson which serves as the X-Men jet.
First appearance: ? First Blackbird destroyed: UXM #94 2nd 1st app.: UXM #104

X-Men Danger Room Room created by Charles Xavier in one of the sub-basements of the X-Men Mansion that enables the various mutants to test and hone their various powers using anything from sophisticated death traps and robots to, later, Shi'ar technology holograms.
First appearance (unnamed): UXM #1 Named: UXM #2

X-Men Hoverjet (destroyed) A short range shuttle vehicle similar to the Fantasti-Car where the passenger compartment is in the front and turbofan driven engines are located in the rear. It was first used to bring reinforcements to the team when they faced Eric the Red II for the first time on the tarmac at Kennedy Airport. It was coincidentally destroyed when the team arrived at the apartment of 'Jean Grey' and Misty Knight to stop Eric from absconding with Lilandra Neramani through his newly set-up mini star-gate. Eric caught it with a lucky blast which fused the controls and damaged the engines, causing the vehicle to explode.
First appearance: UXM #97 Destroyed: UXM #105

X-Men Mansion (X-Mansion) Originally the ancestral home of the Xavier family, it became the site of the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters and consequently the HQ of the X-Men, located on 1407 Graymalkin Ln. Salem Ctr., Westchester County, New York.
First appearance: UXM #1

X-Men Matter Transmuter A device created by Prof. X, that, when experimented on by the X-Men, inadvertently brought Blastaar form the Negative Zone through to their universe.
First appearance: UXM #53

X-Men's Mental Link This was a psionic link created by Marvel Girl so that the team members could communicate with each other telepathically. It was first used when the team had been broken up by Agent Duncan following the supposed death of Prof. X.
First initiated: UXM #49

X-Men Psi-Proof Room This is the room in the X-Mansion where Prof. X hid for several months while Changeling impersonated him. The only other member of the team that was aware of this was Jean Grey.
First mention (as the unknown door): UXM #28

X-Men X-Copter The helicopter used by the X-Men, early mode of transportation, later fitted with a portable version of Cerebro.
First appearance: UXM #11

X-Model The humanoid robots produced by the Project (Institute of Computer Robotics) that could emulate human thought. Unfortunately, because of this feature, and because they were raised as machines and not men, they suffered from extreme identity crises which eventually turned violent and for which the line had to be destroyed by a built in remotely activate self destruct bomb. They included: X-51, and X-35 among others undesignated.
First appearance (unnamed): 2001 #8 Named: 2001 #9

Xorak, the Outcast The being that defends the Crimson Cosmos inside the Ruby of Cyttorak, defeated by Marvel Girl and Cyclops.
First appearance: UXM #33

XPT-1 Submarine An experimental nuclear US submarine that was shanghaied by the Red Skull using Captain America, who was forced to do his bidding. But before he got far, Cap arranged for its self destruction, clearing himself of any charges of treason.
First appearance: ToS1 #91

X-Ray (James 'Jimmy' Darnell) REL. Brother of Vapor. GA: U-Foes.
First appearance: IH1 #254

X-Sentinels (destroyed) Extremely advanced Sentinel robots, designed by Steven Lang for Project Armageddon, who not only had the appearance and powers of the original X-Men, they also possessed the same personalities. They were pitted against the new team who at first thought they were the real McCoys until Wolverine's uncanny sense of smell identified them as imposters. With no holds barred, they were quickly defeated by the new X-Men.
First appearance: UXM #99 Destroyed: UXM #100

X-Terminators Originally members of X-Factor posing as evil mutants, eventually the team of junior mutants banded together to defeat N'Astirh during the Inferno, consisting of: Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, Beast, Iceman {original members}, Wiz Kid, Skids, Rusty Collins, Boom Boom, Rictor, Leech, Artie Maddocks {join XTER LTD #1}.
First appearance: XFAC #?

X-35 (destroyed) One of the X-Model robots whose identity crisis over his own existence drove him to a violent rampage. His was the final reaction in an unspecified number of similar events that prompted Dr. Broadhurst to activate the remote failsafe self destruct mechanism that detonated the malfunctioning robots.
First appearance and destruction: 2001 #8

Yamir, Sasha A beautiful Israeli political scientist recruited by Omar Barrenos as a member of his eco-terrorist group. After their criminal plans to stop the deforestation of the Brazilian rainforest were thwarted by the New Warriors, she and her partners escaped justice in their helicopter. GA: Project: Earth.
First appearance: NW #8

Yan, Chin-Li A Cambodian who fell under the power of Famine, believing himself to be starving right next to a corn field, until the spell was broken by Mr. Fantastic.
First appearance: GS FF #3

Yancy Street Gang New York juvenile gang that terrorizes the Thing (who had been a member in his youth) on a regular basis, usually in the form of practical jokes.
First mentioned: FF1 #6

Yandroth The Scientist Supreme from another dimension, who, because of his superior knowledge of the cosmos thinks he has the right to seize control of the Universe, and kidnaps Victoria Bentley as his intended queen. This causes Doctor Strange to step in, coming to his underground stronghold on a distant planet, and it becomes a battle between magic and technology. When the Earth mage gets the upper hand besting his Ultra-Spectrum Laser and even his ultimate weapon, Voltarg, Yandroth takes a powder, teleporting he and the girl to the Dimension of Dreams. Strange follows, and after a final confrontation, the scientist is cast into a bottomless abyss and becomes only a dream rather than dying.
First appearance: ST1 #164 Discorporated: ST1 #168

Yap ('Bonebag') Alien teleporter, always with Gatecrasher. GA: Technet.
First appearance: EXCSPED #1

Yasa (deceased) An Aakon scout sent out to kill Captain Marvel I after he killed their commander. He was killed when CM lured him into a fight with the robot assassin, Cyberex.
First appearance and death: CM1 #9

Yashanka Arms Research Center A secret and heavily guarded scientific research facility located in the Orient and run by Gen. Li Chou, that specialized in high tech weapons of warfare including robot battle suits, thermal grenades, Beeper Dogs, Solar Guns, armored air cars and the Z-Ray. It is destroyed when Captain America I infiltrates the facility, with the help of SHIELD Agent 60, to destroy the Z-Ray.
First and final appearance; ToS1 #86

Yashida, Mariko (Deceased) Head of the Clan Yashida, intended wife of Wolverine. They met during the stopover in Japan by the X-Men (after escaping the Savage Land and while dealing with the earthquake threat of Moses Magnum) and he made quite an impression on her, before the Mandroids broke up their first private talk. when she came to the consulate in NYC some time later, Logan made and appearance and their romance was blooming. Some mohts later, they were to be married, but it was realized that she, for the good of her clan, could never marry him. Sadly, she was killed by Tsurayaba Matsuo, a Jonin for the Hand. REL. Half sister of Silver Samurai. Second cousin of Sunfire. Daughter of Lord Shingen. Wife of Noburu-Hideki.
First appearance: UXM #118 Died: UXM #?

Yashida, Tomo (Deceased) Uncle of Sunfire who helped raise him after the death of the boy's mother, and did all he could to instill the feelings of hatred and revenge he held for the Americans. He prompted Sunfire's mutant powers to emerge and trained him to be the costumed avenger he believed that Japan needed. When his brother tried to put an end to the misdirection he'd discovered in his son, Tomo killed him and was then killed by the product of his hatred. REL. Brother of Saburo Yoshida. Cousin of Mariko Yashida and the Silver Samurai.
First appearance and death: UXM #64

Yashida Manor The family home of the Yashida Clan built in a traditional Japanese style located outside of Osaka. It was seen at first as the primary home of Sun-Fire, but later it was shown to house other members of the family as well, including Mariko Yashida. Although the compound could be guarded like a fortress, its defenses proved unsuccessful at keeping the X-Men out.
First appearance (unnamed): GS UXM #1 Named: UXM #118

Yassif One of the students at the high school of Angelica Jones (Firestar) not approved of by her friends. He borrowed some of her notes.
First mention: NW #3?

Yellow Claw    A 150 year old Chinese criminal mastermind and would be conqueror. Long time enemy of SHIELD. He started off as a golden age bad guy modeled after Fu Manchu, who, although he kept a low profile during WWII, worked hand in hand with the Communist Chinese against the US in the 1950's, opposed at every turn by the then FBI agent, Jimmy Woo. Claw is a genius with the mental ability to project illusions into another person's mind.   REL: Uncle of Suwan.
            First appearance: YELLOW CLAW #1 (1956)    First modern (as a telepathic voice): ST1 #160
            (as a robot): ST1 #161    (actual app.): CAP1 #164

Yellow Dwarf World One of Hulk's Crossroad realities.
First appearance: IH1 #313

Yellowjacket I (Dr. Henry 'Hank' Pym, form. Ant-Man I, Giant-Man I, Goliath I) Dr. Pym contracts amnesia as Goliath and returns in a new persona, in which he claims to have killed Goliath. It is essentially an update of the Ant-Man persona, going back to his shrinking abilities and that of contacting insects with his helmet, but on top of the yellow and black motif, he added fins on his shoulders which allows him to fly and bio-electric stings like the Wasp. In his state of amnesia, he kidnaps the Wasp and holds the Avengers at bay, but he recovers, they are eventually married, and he rejoins the team he helped found. REL. Husband of Wasp. GA: Avengers
First appearance: AV1 #59

Yellowjacket II (Rita DeMara) Criminal steals the YJ costume from the lab of Dr. Pym, the original Yellowjacket, and at first assumes a life of crime. Involved in the storming of Avengers Mansion. GA: Masters of Evil IV.
First appearance: AV1 #264

Yel-Sinn, Gen. One of the Kree officers known by Ronan the Accuser to be in opposition to Nenora's right to be the Supreme Leader of the Kree Empire.
First mention: SS3 #13

Yen, Dr. The red scientist who, working for Hu Chen, brainwashes the Black Widow to be a communist agent again.
First appearance: AV1 #29

Yennon (Deceased) One of the Stalker's water breathing officers when their water stealing armada kidnapped Namor and Triton.
First appearance: SUB #17 Died: SUB #18

Ye Royale Dragoon A restaurant/pub in London during WWII where Sgt. Nick Fury took Pamela Hawley on a date while trying to decide whether to disobey direct orders and take Baron Strucker up on his challenge to a duel. This was also the first instance where Pam was trying to refine some of Fury's rough edges.
First appearance: SgtF #5

Yggdrasil The tree of life in the Norse mythology, located in Asgard, the dwelling place of the Midgard Serpent. Odin, Ve, and Vili placed its protective boughs around the Earth to prepare it for the coming of man.
First appearance: JiM1 #97

Yikk One of the planets near the Kree outpost on Sandomar II. It was to be used, in conjunction with Hadrib, to string an Ethernet to slow the Skrull fleet on their way to invade the base.
First mention: SS3 #6

Yinsen, Prof. (Deceased) The famous Oriental scientist that helps Tony Stark build the first Iron Man suit to escape from their Vietnamese captor, Won Chu. He gives his life to buy enough time for Tony to fully power up the suit.
First appearance and death: ToS1 #39

Yirbek An advanced, large, humanoid/reptoid race from the planet Yirb.
First appearance: AV1 #14

Ylandris An other dimensional being that gave Poison her posers by briefly possessing her.
First appearance: WSM An. #4

Ymir (deceased) The oldest and most powerful Frost Giant of Niffelheim who sprouted from the Well of Life and was sustained by the Magic Cow. After Odin and his brothers had wiped out his entire ilk for attacking Asgard, he was lured by the All-Father onto a defunct volcano and trapped in a ring of eternal fire.
First appearance and death: JiM1 #97

Yondu (Yondu Odonta, see: Mr. Blue) The only alien member of the Guardians from the year 3001. He has a large fin on his head and is very proficient with a sword. GA: Guardians of the Galaxy.
First appearance: MSH #18

Yonkers Coliseum The sporting arena where the Legion of Light had set up for their final recruitment push in the NYC area and where Hate-Monger II planned to use his hate intensifier to subvert all the disciples to form his army to conquer this world. When Spider-Man, Razorback, and Flash Thompson interfered, HM decided to use them as pawns (putting them up on display as the enemies of the cult) to solidify their control over the followers hypnotized by the light and the words of Brother Power and Sister Sun.
First appearance: SSM #14

Yon-Rogg, Col. (Deceased) Kree colonel of the starship Helion who was sent to Earth after the failure of Ronan against the Fantastic Four, to test the human race and its ripeness for conquest. He develops a hatred for his second in command, Captain Mar-Vell (Captain Marvel I) and sees him as his only obstacle to getting ahead in the Kree hierarchy and of getting in close with his medical officer, Una. He uses everything in his power to undermine Marvel, even to the point of jeopardizing his own career. He succeeds in getting Marvel branded a traitor, but only at the cost of being branded one himself and causing the death of the woman he loved. In the end, an outcast, he tries to get final revenge on his enemy and is killed in the resultant explosion of the Psyche-Magnitron.
First appearance: MSH #12 Killed: CM1 #18

Yorak, Emperor One of the five prominent Skrull leaders vying for the position of imperial leader of the whole Empire. He accused Emperor Kylor of bringing the greatest destruction down on his people when his actions brought about the beginning of the second Kree-Skrull War.
First appearance: SS3 #6

Yoshida, Mrs. (Deceased) Mother of Sunfire, who had been exposed to the radioactive fallout from the A-bomb dropped on Hiroshima during WW II, which caused the mutation in her son. She died during childbirth. REL: Wife of Saburo Yoshida. Sister in law of Tomo Yoshida.
First appearance and death: UXM #64

Yoshida, Saburo (deceased) UN delegate from Japan who, in his attempt to realize world peace, presented a statue in NYC commemorating the worlds' youth. He did his best to instill this vision of peace in his hot headed son and died in the process, killed by his own brother while trying to prevent his son from destroying the Capital building. REL: Father of Sunfire. Husband of Mrs. Yoshida. Brother of Tomo Yoshida. Cousin of Mariko Yashida.
First appearance and death: UXM #64

Young Gods Twelve people chosen by the Pantheons of Earth's gods to represent the best and brightest in humans, given as an offering by Gaea to the Forth Host, consisting of: Genii, Bright Sword, Harvest {first seen members}, Sea Witch, Mindsinger, Daydreamer, Moonstalker, Varua, Calculus, Splice, Highnote, Caduceus {app. TH1 #300}.
First appearance: TH1 #203

Younghunt One of Gamemaster's distractions to keep from being bored, he set the Upstarts to rounding up the past members of the New Mutants and the Hellions (with the intention of killing them) which caused a clash with X-Force, X-Factor, and the New Warriors.
Began: ? Ended: X-FOR #33

Youth Party ("Youthies") The undesirable JD element in the Nation, primarily seen as the Wild Ones. Led by Wildman, directly opposed to the Patriot Party who was their exact opposite and their competitor in the bid for the Warhead.
First appearance: FF1 #136

Yrds An advanced fish-like semi-humanoid race of beings from the planet Yrest, race used to reinforce the noninterference pledge of the Watchers to Uatu.
First appearance: ToS1 #54

Ythaer the Swift One of the Champions of K'ai who is faster than the average inhabitant and fights with a pair of matching pistols.
First appearance: IH1 #156

Ytitnedion (deceased) The evil Buzzard People wizard who is the primary agent of the Unnamable One in Tunnel World. Based in his fortress, Ogeon, he is the leader of the Unnamable One's armies and his Nilffim, and does everything he can o spread his master's darkness across the land's many peoples, including his main opposition, the Ixhoohxi. On top of his other atrocities, he created a race of slaves, the Winged Ones, just so he would have something good and wholesome in his realm that he could cruelly torture. He gained the upper hand on his foes when he not only managed to induct the Hulk into his legions but smashed the Orb of Ommennon, (the center of Xhoohx's power), but was dethroned when Dr. Strange defeated his master in the mind of the Hulk a the very end of Tunnel World. It also unhinged him and in his raving that his master couldn't be defeated, he tumbled off into the void and was killed.
First appearance: DEF #79 Died: DEF #83

Ytitnedion's Crusher A large armored tank bristling with armaments, including force cannons powerful enough to down the Hulk. One was used to stave off the attack of the Defenders, and after downing the green goliath, faced the might of the Sub-Mariner, who didn't fare much better. It can only be assumed that it was a combination of technology and magic that made it effective against the two titans.
First appearance: DEF #81

Y'Tll A Skrull citizen on Satriani who was the first to point out the return of Reptyl after he'd allied himself with the Empress S'Byll.
First appearance: SS3 #28

Yuschek, Mr. An elderly immigrant who was being terrorized by a neighborhood touch named Arch until Spider-Man cold cocked him with some webbing. The man, despite the public outcry for the hero, felt nothing but gratitude for him, but, with his broken English, his approval came off as the opposite.
First appearance: SSM #3

Yukio A former assassin in the employ of Shingen, she is a master of martial arts, particularly throwing weapons. She has a love/hate relationship with Wolverine so he never knows what side she happens to be working for.
First appearance: WOLV LTD #1

Yukon Oil One of the largest oil companies in Canada. Employees include: Heather Hudson (Exec. Secretary), Mr. Beresford (boss) [first mentioned employees]
First mention: UXM #139

Yur One of the Badoon underlings from the year 3001.
first appearance: MSH 318

Zaar A serene world in another reality across the planes of existence that is devoted to the pursuit of peacefulness and peopled by the Ludberdites, the fish-like scientists and philosophers who felt obligated to improve the lot of inferior races. This is where Nebulon was thrown after his first defeat at the hands of the Defenders. It was a peaceful utopian society until Nebulon convinced them that their help was needed on Earth.
First mention: GS DEF #4 First appearance: DEF #34

Zabu Ka-Zar's sabre-tooth tiger from the Savage Land, fiercely loyal to his master.
First appearance: UXM #10

Zachary, Mr. (see: Zakka) The name adopted by the Deviant inventor in his human guise.
First appearance: ETN AN #1

Zakka the Tool Master (deceased) A Deviant inventor who caused all sorts of havoc when he unleashed realistic solid images of villains from the past into the city where he was staying using his Time Projector. His mistake was bringing the legendary scourge, Tutinex into the present and not escaping with his Dimension-Transit teleporter when the monster went on a rampage, killing him in his own lab.
First appearance and death: ETN An. #1

Zaladane (Zala Dane, see: Polaris II) High priestess of Garokk and the Sun People in the Savage Land. She incited her people into a frenzy of conquest in the name of their Sun-god, Garokk. REL. Sister of Polaris.
First appearance: AST #3

Zaladane's Sky Demons The elite soldiers of the priestess of the Sun-God who are mounted on trained pterosaurs. Not only are the winged dinosaurs a handy mode of transportation, they also help the rider fight and are strong enought o use their talons to pick up a full grown man.
First appearance: ?

Zambooda One of the criminal members of Blob's carnival.
First appearance: UXM #3

Zanadu (Xandu) The Arabian Nights style city located in the Mystic Mountain once ruled by Mogul, later by Alibar. Mogul often transferred the whole city nearer to whoever he was currently conquering. First seen when he was trying to conquer Hogun's home land.
First appearance: TH1 #?

Zandra A low level wizard in Aquilonia who befriends Taurus, the son of King Conan.
First appearance: CONK #23?

Zano Heir to the Xartan throne, accompanied his father to Earth as the forward invading force until they had the snot beat out of them by Thor I. After the invading armada was routed, Zano and his men were persuaded by Thor to turn themselves into trees. REL: Son of the Carbon-Copy Man.
First appearance: JiM1 #90

Zantor The Atlantean, loyal to Krang, who sends Dorma on her way to the land of the Faceless Ones.
first appearance: TtA1 #72

Zaran (Maximillian Zaran) GA: Batroc's Brigade II.
First appearance: MoKF #77

Zarathos (See: Ghost Rider IV) An ancient demon obsessed with vengeance who was bonded to the soul of Johnny Blaze to create the Ghost Rider, appearing as a flaming skeleton taking over the body of his host. Millennia ago, the demon had managed to get on Mephisto's bad side by garnering a sizable following of primitives, enough to rival the authority of the lord of the Netherworld. Mephisto spent the next several thousands of years getting revenge on the lower demon by removing his memory of his past and chaining him to human hosts throughout the ages as his instrument of vengeance on Earth, until finally, he was bonded to the youth, Blaze. Unfortunately, the process was interrupted and never complete and so the youth had almost complete control over the form of GR at first, but as time went on and Zarathos became more and more aware of himself, he began to have more and more control over the GR form. This began as a slightly more violent streak in GR and the change over began to drain Johnny more and more. This became almost a split personality between the two, growing to the point where the other had no recollection of when his alter ego was in control of the body. But soon, this worsened to the point where the demon emerged as a separate entity and the battle for the dominance over the body began in earnest. This eventually came to a conclusion when, while battling Centurious, his spirit and the spirit of the villain were drawn into the Crystal of Souls, separating him from Johnny forever and bringing an end to the Ghost Rider.
First appearance (unnamed): MSL1 #5 Named: GHR2 #76? Origin: GHR2 #77

Zarek The Imperial Minister of the Kree Empire, second officer under the Supreme Intelligence, until, teamed with Ronan the Accuser, he attempted a ploy to overthrow the SI, by manipulating Captain Marvel I to gain popular favor over the current government to protect the sanctity of the blue skinned race of Kree. Together, they created the being called Zo and led Marvel to destroy the living idol, Tam-Bor toward this end, but, the Supreme Intelligence was on to their plans all along, even canceling out the Negatron Sphere with which they had planned to destroy him as a last resort.
First appearance: MSH1 #12

Zarin A Polar Eternal, a military leader under Valkin and a pilot.
First appearance: ETN #11

Zaxon, Dr. (deceased) The scientist brought in by the military at Gamma Base to replace the missing Dr. Banner, works in Organic Energy instead of Gamma Rays, set to experiment on the Hulk to collect enough OE to allow him to take over the world. Ends up in a protective suit that resembles Iron Man's first armor. Killed by the backlash of his own Organic Energy Attractor.
First appearance: TtA1 #78 Died: TtA1 #79

Zaxton, Professor (deceased) A scientist and inventor that was insanely jealous of Donald Blake. Created a duplicating machine with which he created another Thor and sent it after the original. It proved to be a pale copy, and when the victorious Thor set after Zaxton again, he made a duplicate of himself and then fell off a bridge to his death. His duplicate turned out not to have the evil proclivities of the real one and was allowed to continue on with the Professor's life.
First appearance and death: JiM1 #95

Zebra People A primitive striped race of humanoids from the Savage Land.
First appearance: KAZ #12

Zedrao, General The Skrull officer sent to Titan to pay homage to the dying Captain Marvel I.
First appearance: MGN #1

Zeke The Hulk and Betty Banner's mail carrier in an alternate reality.
First appearance: WI?1 #2

Zelda Long term girlfriend of Bobby Drake (Iceman), who hung out often with the people at the Coffee-a-Go-Go.
First appearance: UXM #7

Zembalou (deceased) A counselor in Aquilonia who was loyal to Thoth-Amon when he seized the throne from King Conan. He was killed when he questioned the authority of the wizard's anointed servant, prince Taurus.
First appearance: CONK #? Death: CONK #55

Zemo, Heinrich (see: Baron Zemo I) REL: Father of Helmut Zemo, husband of Hilda Zemo.

Zemo, Helmut (see: Baron Zemo II, Phoenix I) REL: Son of Heinrich and Hilda Zemo.

Zenn-La The fourth planet in the Deneb system very much like Earth, but with a much more advanced civilization. It was saved from the hunger of Galactus when Norrin Radd took it upon himself to rescue his home planet by offering his services as the devourer's first herald, the Silver Surfer. Unfortunately, some time after the Surfer revolted against his master's appetite, that agreement was dissolved and he attacked the planet anyway. Surfer gave his true love, Shalla-Bal, part of his power cosmic so that she could return to the planet and renew it, making it green and alive once more, and for this the people made her their new empress. Later, when the newly revived planet became a mutual target during the second Kree-Skrull War, they were approached by the Great One with a novel plan to make the planet safe. They agreed, and the powerful alien transformed the planet and people into mental energy and they existed inside his mind in his own private cosmos. The Surfer arrived and wanted to become a member, but through a misunderstanding, the Great One was killed and with the help of Moondragon, they were able to restore the planet to reality and all the people save Shalla Bal. The capitol of the planet is Zenn-La City, an ancient city from the dawn of their rise to science.
First appearance: SS1 #1

Zenn-Lavians Race of advanced humanoid beings who, in their advanced state of technology, had grown complacent and lethargic over the years, so, when they were attacked by the devourer, Galactus, they possessed no weapons or anything with which to fend him off. They were saved when Norrin Radd offered his own life as the giant's new herald in exchange for the well being of the planet. However, when the Silver Surfer turned against his master, all deals were off, and the devourer eventually returned and sated his hunger on their planet anyway. To save his home planet again, the Surfer gave Shalla Bal some of his power cosmic, and she restored the planet, for which they made her their Empress. Although she ruled them, she made it a point to make sure that they didn't slip back into the complacency that nearly killed them years before, so, when the Surfer finally returned to the planet, fearing that her people would loose their newly regained self reliance, she refused his help, except as a protector from the approaching Kree-Skrull War, in which they wanted to remain neutral. Inhabitants include Norrin Radd (Silver Surfer) [first seen member], Shalla-Bal (later the Empress), Yarrow Gort (unnamed) [SS1 #1], Tallim Pay [SS3 #2], Jartran Radd, Elmar Radd, Zilas Flantz (both mentioned but unseen) [SS3 #50], Norrin Konn, Kelluk Ben, Warlord, Bellen Kop [SS3 #91],
First appearance: FF1 #48 As a race: SS1 #1

Zenn-Lavian Delta Award One of the highest awards for scientific achievement that could be awarded on the planed. Jartran Radd received one for his invention, the Psi-Sonic Transmitter, but it was later revoked when it was learned that he had plagiarized some of his research.
First mention: SS3 #50

Zenn-Lavian Hall of Science The ancient edifice in Zenn-La City where their people's ascent from barbarism began, when it was realized that science would redeem them, built by Norrin Konn, the man that led them to enlightenment.
First appearance: SS3 #91?

Zenn-Lavian Mono Station A mass transit railway station, much like the subways on Earth, which dotted the world of the Silver Surfer. It was the only form of mass transportation allowed due to its negligible pollution, and could take you any where on the planet. The Surfer, after attempting to destroy Paradise Omega, found himself existentially in one, teetering on the brink between life and death.
First appearance: SS3 #84

Zenn-Lavian Research Satellite A scientific research facility orbiting the home planet of the Silver Surfer, which studies weather and tidal patterns of the surface below. The scientists which staff the satellite were the only witnesses when the Great One cause the planet to disappear, converting it to mental energy.
First appearance: SSH GN

Zenobia The spirited daughter of a Nemedian noble in the Hyborian Age, she aided Conan in one of his earlier adventures, and, after securing the throne of Aquilonia, he returned for her and made her his wife. After many years as queen in Tarantia, she died while giving birth to their fourth child. REL: Wife of Conan. Mother of Conn, Radegund, and Taurus.
First appearance: KCON #1

Zen Whoberis The religious, gentle alien race which existed in philosophical peace on the far side of the galaxy until they were wiped out by the Badoon. Unwilling to defend themselves the green skinned humans were systematically exterminated until the last were herded on the Planes of Sorrow. As these too were destroyed, the mad Titan, Thanos came down and rescued a single child, Gamora, and raised her as his ward and trained her to be his astral samurai.
First appearance (as Gamora): ST1 #180 As a race: ? Destroyed (shown): WARI #11

Zero One of the Adam-Units that somehow came into the possession of Tolliver who used him as the prize to his Circle Chase as the ultimate weapon. He was found by Deadpool hidden in the Palace of Tomorrow's Hope in Katmandu, and activated by Weasel. He discorporated Slayback before escaping. He later become a henchman serving under Stryfe.
First partial appearance: DPCC LTD #3 First full: DPCC LTD #4

Zeus (Jupiter) Supreme ruler of the Olympian Pantheon in Olympus. Very strict where his children are concerned, very quick to anger. Usually recognized by his red hair and beard, but can be easily mistaken for the Eternal, Zuras. REL. Father of Hercules, Ares, Athena, Venus. Husband of Hera.
First appearance: JiM1 An. #1

Zhered-Na An Atlantean sorceress who prophesized the Cataclysm.
First appearance: ?

Zhilla Char (Deceased) Demon raped by Nightmare. REL. Mother of the Dreamqueen.
First appearance: ALF1 #?

Zinnia A large wheeled robot on the hedonistic planet ruled by the emperor Goozot (and allied with the Badoon Empire) who was not only the head of the mechanized police force that over saw the constant revelry of the human inhabitants, it was programmed to have maternal instincts for them so it would have more of a sense of duty in its performed task. Hulk and Yondu ran afoul of her and her armed brood when they were redirected to the planet by Lordsire Droom, and they made the mistake of destroying the soldiers. She captured them with special beams from her eyes and brought to her master for sentencing.
First appearance: DEF #27

Ziran the Tester One of the Celestials of the Fourth Host who was sent to study the northern regions of the Earth near the domain of the Polar Eternals. His armor is red and blue and the fins on the sides of his helmet give him a slightly aquatic look.
First appearance: ETN #18

Z-Nox An ancient and very advanced reptilian race from Z-Nox, in the star system of Huz'deyr, who have evolved as a people completely devoid of compassion (in fact they consider the very idea anathema) and have perfected the techniques of conquest. Their ultimate weapon is a Gravity Transformer Drive that allows them to transport their entire planet anywhere in the cosmos, creating natural disasters and softening up any planet they want to conquer. Their attack on the Earth was repelled by the X-Men and particularly by Prof. X, who had spent months in isolation studying their race, and drove them off with a concentrated beam of compassion gathered from all the good minds around the world. Their supreme leader is known as the High Commander, and the leader of the advanced invasion party was know as the Expedition Leader.
First appearance: UXM #65

Z'Nox Expedition Leader (deceased) The commander of the advanced party sent to Earth at the South Pole whose role was to act as a beacon to lead the Z-Nox planet to its intended prey. They were engaged by the X-Men, but despite gaining the upper hand, the alien ship self destructed when the rest of their race was repelled by Prof. X and the High Commander ordered a retreat.
First appearance and death: UXM #65

Z'Nox High Commander The supreme leader of the Z'Nox race, ordered the retreat of his people and planet when the X-Men repelled his attempted invasion with a deadly beam of pure compassion.
First appearance: UXM #65

Zo (Zo the Ruler) A fictitious being created by Zarek and Ronan to dupe Captain Marvel I into unwittingly helping them in a bid to overthrow the Supreme Intelligence. It was supposed to be a supreme being who contacted Marvel in deep space and gave him extra powers so that he could get revenge on Yon-Rogg in trade for being it's servant for the rest of eternity. Once his powers were established, the first mission that Zo sent him on was to destroy Kree-Lar, at which point Ronan would intercede and be a hero. It is never explained how all of Zo's powers were accomplished, and the being never appeared as more than a powerful nimbus.
First appearance (voice only): CM1 #11 As Nimbus: CM1 #15

Zodiac I A twelve member criminal team based on the signs of the Zodiac, founded by Cornelius van Lunt. Although they have individual powers based upon their Astrological sign, their power base seems to revolve around the Zodiac Key. The first team consisted of: Aquarius I, Aries I, Cancer I, Capricorn I, Gemini I, Leo I, Libra I, Pisces I, Sagittarius I, Taurus I, Virgo I and was infiltrated by Scorpio II (Nick Fury) [all first seen members].
First appearance: AV1 #72

Zodiac II A criminal, super powered android team created by the Zodiac Machine (conceived by Scorpio I and built by he and a Nick Fury LMD) to be the saviors of mankind. They were produced similarly to other SHIELD LMDs but the gestation period was rushed by the unexpected interference of the Defenders, and three of the members (Virgo, Capricorn, and Pisces) weren't completely formed and malfunctioned. Members include: Scorpio I, Aries IV, Cancer II, Gemini II, Leo II, Libra II, Sagittarius II, Taurus II, Virgo II, Aquarius III, [first seen members], Capricorn II, Pisces II [DEF #50].
First (part.) appearance: DEF #49 First full appearance: DEF #50

Zodiac Chamber The machine created by Scorpio I and built by he and a Nick Fury LMD to produce the new android versions of the Zodiac. Unfortunately, to finish the project, he requires another half million dollars and decides to extort the money from Kyle (Nighthawk I) Richmond. The machine itself is huge and has individual tubes containing each one of the separate androids, each marked with its proper Zodiac symbol.
First appearance: DEF #48

Zoga the Demon A flying murder machine designed by the Red Chinese in the shape of the Japanese mythical beast in a bid to take over Japan. It was piloted by the Monster Master and destroyed when its own destructive power was reflected back at it from a specially designed parabolic mirror.
First appearance: IM1 #30

Zom A powerful, humanoid demon who had once battled and been defeated by Dormammu and imprisoned by The Chains of Living Bondage and the Crown of Blindness and sealed within an amphora. He was later summoned by Dr. Strange as a last resort to force a rampaging Umar from Earth's dimension, but after she had fled, Zom ran amok and even seemingly killed the Ancient One. Strange tried to defeat him by removing his forelock, but instead released an aura of evil into the world. Zom was finally banished by the Living Tribunal.
First appearance: ST1 #156

Zombie (Deceased) (Simon William Garth) A businessman returned to life by the voodoo queen, Layla. REL: Father of Donna Mason. Father-in-law of Bruce Mason.
First appearance: ToZ #1 Died: ToZ #9

Zoms In the 31st century, human that were mind washed into being loyal soldiers for the Badoon Empire and were cannon fodder for their Elite Guard. They were first seen when the Guard was sent to destroy the unknown power source they had detected on the Captain America and to capture the rest of the Guardians of the Galaxy for execution.
First appearance (unnamed): DEF #27 Named: DEF #28

Zooie A motorcycle thug in the gang under Raz who had chosen Johnny Blaze as their latest mark. Twice they tried to beat him to a pulp and were repelled by outside forces (the owner of Ernie's Place and a local cop), but the third time, they caught him and his latest girl, Amy, on a picnic alone in the woods. They tried to rob him blind, but when they decided to take the girl too, he let Ghost Rider IV out and wrecked their day with a dose of Hell-fire. Zooie was the thug in the old German storm trooper helmet and made the joke that he was too young to remember when Johnny was the motorcycle champ, and later took his leather jacket to wear.
First appearance: GHR2 #47

Zorba, Prince (King Zorba) The rightful heir to the throne of Latveria after the death of his brother, Rudolfo and leader of the Latverian Freedom Fighters. Has a mechanical lens where his right eye should be. Placed on the throne by the Fantastic Four after the death of Victor Von Doom II and Doctor Doom lost his mind temporarily. Later realized what a mistake deposing Doom was when Zorba turned out to be a worse tyrant and much worse leader of the country.
First appearance: FF1 #198 First shown as King: FF1 AN #15

Zorr (deactivated) A gigantic asbestos armored, multi-powered primitive created by Maximus. A powerfully strong android who can also shoot paralyzing fluid from one arm, and whirl the hand of the other at incredible speeds, incapacitating his victims. Sicced on the Fantastic Four when they tried to rescue the kidnapped Crystal for the Great Refuge. He was able to defeat them due to n hypnotic inducer built into his forehead. When Mr. Fantastic realized the secret, they were able to easily defeat him.
First appearance: FF1 #82 Deactivated: FF1 #83

Zorr II (see: Invader) The alien warlord who destroyed the original planet Xandar and was pursued across space by Rhonann Dey.
First appearance: ? Origin: FF1 #204

Zota A powerful sorcerer in ancient Egypt who was hot after Cleopatra, but when she spurned him, he put her in a trance and sent her 2000 years in the future. He did battle with Dr. Strange, who had journeyed back in time to discover her identity, and was beaten., and after the Sorcerer Supreme learned from him how to free the Queen, he hypnotized him and removed all of his knowledge of sorcery.
First appearance: ST1 #124

Zota, Carlo A misguided, genius electronics technician, co-creator of Him, stationed at the Citadel of Science (Beehive). GA: Enclave.
First appearance: FF1 #66

Z-Ray (destroyed) Nothing definite is really said about the function of this device, other than it is a deadly new weapon developed at the Yashanka Arms Research Center. It was destroyed by Captain America I, acting as a SHIELD operative, with the help of Agent 60.
First and final appearance: ToS1 #86

Zundamites An advanced semi-humanoid race from Zundam.
First appearance: FF1 #270

Zuras (Deceased) (Prime Eternal) The stern and vastly powerful ruler of the Eternals residing in capitol city of Olympia, whose prime concern is to try and find a peaceful solution to all things, including the integration of his people with humankind. He has red hair and beard and is usually dress in a green body suit. He is also the focal point when the Eternals join together as the Uni-Mind. REL. Father of Thena. Brother of Mentor. Uncle of Starfox and Thanos.
First appearance: ETN #5 Died: Thor1 #300 Spirit leaves body: IM1 An. #6

Zzzax An electromagnetic intelligence created as a result of an accident at Con Ed nuclear plant.
First appearance: IH1 #166