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==3-D Man== |
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'''3-D Man''' was created by writer [[Roy Thomas]] and artist Jim Craig. The character was originally created as a tribute to the unsuccessful [[Harvey Comics]] character [[Captain 3-D]]. 3-D Man was originally supposed to appear as the back-up feature in a [[stereoscopic]] comic book featuring [[Spider-Man]], but the idea was cancelled and 3-D Man made his premiere in ''[[Marvel Premiere]]'' #35 (1977).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cronin |first=Brian |date=2022-02-05 |title=The Marvel Superhero Who Was Created For a Gimmick -That Was Never Used |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-3-d-man-marvel-premiere/ |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref> 3-D Man is described as having three times the strength, speed and physicality of an average man.<ref name=":0" /> 3-D Man is the alternate persona of '''Chuck Chandler''', a test pilot who was abducted by the [[Skrull|Skrulls]]. Chandler was imbued with powers by a Skrull artifact during his escape, but the same incident connected him with his brother '''Hal Chandler''', with Hal giving up his energy and going into a coma whenever Chuck needs to access the power of 3-D Man. The character retained his association with the Skrulls, and they became his main adversaries.<ref name=":1">{{Cite book |title=Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A To Z |publisher=Marvel Comics |year=2008 |editor-last=Christiansen |editor-first=Jeff |volume=12 |chapter=3-D Man (Chandler)}}</ref> The original 3-D Man remained an obscure character.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Donohoo |first=Timothy |date=2022-07-28 |title=Triathlon: Will Avengers 5 Introduce the Most Three-Dimensional Avenger? |url=https://www.cbr.com/triathlon-3d-man-avengers-kang-dynasty-marvel-comics/ |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref> |
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The character of '''Delroy Garrett''' was created by [[Kurt Busiek]] and [[George Pérez]].<ref name=":0" /> The character of Garrett is described as a former Olympic sprinter who joined a cult, the [[Triune Understanding]], after he was disgraced for using steroids.<ref name=":2">{{Cite book |title=Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A To Z |publisher=Marvel Comics |year=2008 |editor-last=Christiansen |editor-first=Jeff |volume=12 |chapter=3-D Man (Garrett)}}</ref> Originally known as '''Triathlon''' and first appearing in ''Avengers'' #8 (1988),<ref name=":2" /> he is given the powers of 3-D Man by the Triune Understanding after they steal them from Chandler. Triathlon joined [[Avengers (comics)|the Avengers]] as the new 3-D Man, but he believed himself to be a [[Tokenism|token hire]] as he was an African American and the team was being accused of racism at the time they allowed him to join. The character played a prominent role during the [[Kang Dynasty]] story arc, but he was unpopular with readers and was not heavily used.<ref name=":0" /> He played another prominent role in ''[[Avengers: The Initiative]]'' #19, in which he joins the [[Skrull Kill Krew]] and uses his abilities to see through the disguises of shapeshifting Skrulls.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Corley |first=Shaun |date=2023-03-19 |title=Secret Invasion Must Drop 1 Hero to Work in the MCU |url=https://screenrant.com/secret-invasion-skrulls-3d-man-powers/ |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref> This ability brings him to kill a defecting Skrull who he believed to be hostile.<ref name=":2" /> |
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An alternate version of Chandler's 3-D Man portrayed him as a hero in the 1950s who joined that world's version of the Avengers.<ref name=":1" /> |
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==8-Ball== |
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'''8-Ball''' was created by [[Bob Budiansky]] and [[Bret Blevins]], and first appeared in ''Sleepwalker'' #2 (1991).<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Dodge |first=John |date=2023-07-28 |title=How Moon Knight Just Gave a D-List Marvel Villain a Shot at Being a Hero |url=https://www.cbr.com/moon-knight-marvel-comics-8ball-hero-turn/ |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref> 8-Ball has no superhuman powers.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Chrysostomou |first=George |date=2023-01-11 |title=10 Worst Marvel Comics Characters That Debuted In The '90s |url=https://screenrant.com/worst-marvel-comics-characters-90s-debut/ |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref> Wearing a spherical helmet designed to look like a [[Glossary of cue sports terms#8 ball|billiards 8 ball]], he wields a concussive [[cue stick]] and exploding balls.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stanford |first=Jerry |date=2021-10-09 |title=10 Marvel Villains Who Had No Business Being In The Sinister Six |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-villains-sinister-six-dont-belong-worst/ |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref> [[Screen Rant]] listed him among the worst Marvel Comics villains introduced in the 1990s.<ref name=":4" /> '''Jeff Hagees''' is introduced as a defense contractor and engineer who is also a skilled [[Pool (cue sports)|pool]] player.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> He develops [[problem gambling]] and adopts the villainous persona of 8-Ball to recoup his losses. Initially a [[Sleepwalker (comics)|Sleepwalker]] villain, 8-Ball goes on to fight various superheroes. He did not achieve popularity as a villain, and he was eventually killed off when he was murdered by the [[Wrecker (comics)|Wrecker]].<ref name=":3" /> |
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An unnamed character wearing the 8-Ball costume appears in a fight sequence in ''[[The Amazing Spider-Man]]'' #600. The third version of 8-Ball is introduced in ''[[The Superior Spider-Man]]'' #26. Created by [[Dan Slott]], [[Humberto Ramos]], and [[Victor Olazaba]], this version of 8-Ball is created by the [[Hobgoblin (comics)|Hobgoblin]] when he forms a team of newly created supervillains.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cronin |first=Brian |date=2020-01-10 |title=Eightball is an Oddly Popular Name for Comic Book Characters |url=https://www.cbr.com/eightball-comic-book-character-popular-name/ |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref> The Hagees version of 8-Ball was later resurrected, and for a time he was the cellmate of [[Moon Knight]], giving him another character to interact with and allowing for character growth.<ref>''Devil's Reign: Moon Knight'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> Hagees questions his choices in ''Moon Knight'' #25 (2023) after luring Moon Knight into a trap: unhappy with his identity as a failed supervillain and the assumptions that this creates about him, he changes his mind and goes back to save Moon Knight.<ref name=":3" /> |
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== 803 == |
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'''803''' is a [[service robot]] who joins Agent Venom ([[Flash Thompson]])'s crew.<ref>{{Cite book |title=King in Black Handbook |publisher=Marvel Comics |year=2021 |editor-last=O'Sullivan |editor-first=Mike |editor-last2=Farmer |editor-first2=Carl}}</ref> He appears in the series ''[[Venom: Space Knight]]'', where he plays a sidekick role. The character was created by Robbie Thompson, who described his history as if "[[C-3PO]] had stayed with [[Jabba the Hutt|Jabba]] for thousands of years", saying that this made the character "self effacing" and "somewhat suicidal".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Richards |first=Dave |date=2015-08-25 |title="Supernatural's" Thompson Goes Errant in Marvel's "Venom: Space Knight" |url=https://www.cbr.com/supernaturals-thompson-goes-errant-in-marvels-venom-space-knight/ |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref> To help Agent Venom move without his legs, 803 builds him a set of prosthetic legs. This idea inspired editor Jake Thomas to focus on the wounded veteran aspect of Thompson's character, including a partnership between Marvel Comics and the [[Wounded Warrior Project]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Richards |first=Dave |date=2016-03-07 |title=Thompson's "Venom: Space Knight" Explores the Cosmos -- with Giant Alien Panda Bears |url=https://www.cbr.com/thompsons-venom-space-knight-explores-the-cosmos-with-giant-alien-panda-bears/ |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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3-D Man
[edit]3-D Man was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Jim Craig. The character was originally created as a tribute to the unsuccessful Harvey Comics character Captain 3-D. 3-D Man was originally supposed to appear as the back-up feature in a stereoscopic comic book featuring Spider-Man, but the idea was cancelled and 3-D Man made his premiere in Marvel Premiere #35 (1977).[1] 3-D Man is described as having three times the strength, speed and physicality of an average man.[2] 3-D Man is the alternate persona of Chuck Chandler, a test pilot who was abducted by the Skrulls. Chandler was imbued with powers by a Skrull artifact during his escape, but the same incident connected him with his brother Hal Chandler, with Hal giving up his energy and going into a coma whenever Chuck needs to access the power of 3-D Man. The character retained his association with the Skrulls, and they became his main adversaries.[3] The original 3-D Man remained an obscure character.[2]
The character of Delroy Garrett was created by Kurt Busiek and George Pérez.[2] The character of Garrett is described as a former Olympic sprinter who joined a cult, the Triune Understanding, after he was disgraced for using steroids.[4] Originally known as Triathlon and first appearing in Avengers #8 (1988),[4] he is given the powers of 3-D Man by the Triune Understanding after they steal them from Chandler. Triathlon joined the Avengers as the new 3-D Man, but he believed himself to be a token hire as he was an African American and the team was being accused of racism at the time they allowed him to join. The character played a prominent role during the Kang Dynasty story arc, but he was unpopular with readers and was not heavily used.[2] He played another prominent role in Avengers: The Initiative #19, in which he joins the Skrull Kill Krew and uses his abilities to see through the disguises of shapeshifting Skrulls.[5] This ability brings him to kill a defecting Skrull who he believed to be hostile.[4]
An alternate version of Chandler's 3-D Man portrayed him as a hero in the 1950s who joined that world's version of the Avengers.[3]
8-Ball
[edit]8-Ball was created by Bob Budiansky and Bret Blevins, and first appeared in Sleepwalker #2 (1991).[6] 8-Ball has no superhuman powers.[7] Wearing a spherical helmet designed to look like a billiards 8 ball, he wields a concussive cue stick and exploding balls.[8] Screen Rant listed him among the worst Marvel Comics villains introduced in the 1990s.[7] Jeff Hagees is introduced as a defense contractor and engineer who is also a skilled pool player.[6][7] He develops problem gambling and adopts the villainous persona of 8-Ball to recoup his losses. Initially a Sleepwalker villain, 8-Ball goes on to fight various superheroes. He did not achieve popularity as a villain, and he was eventually killed off when he was murdered by the Wrecker.[6]
An unnamed character wearing the 8-Ball costume appears in a fight sequence in The Amazing Spider-Man #600. The third version of 8-Ball is introduced in The Superior Spider-Man #26. Created by Dan Slott, Humberto Ramos, and Victor Olazaba, this version of 8-Ball is created by the Hobgoblin when he forms a team of newly created supervillains.[9] The Hagees version of 8-Ball was later resurrected, and for a time he was the cellmate of Moon Knight, giving him another character to interact with and allowing for character growth.[10] Hagees questions his choices in Moon Knight #25 (2023) after luring Moon Knight into a trap: unhappy with his identity as a failed supervillain and the assumptions that this creates about him, he changes his mind and goes back to save Moon Knight.[6]
803
[edit]803 is a service robot who joins Agent Venom (Flash Thompson)'s crew.[11] He appears in the series Venom: Space Knight, where he plays a sidekick role. The character was created by Robbie Thompson, who described his history as if "C-3PO had stayed with Jabba for thousands of years", saying that this made the character "self effacing" and "somewhat suicidal".[12] To help Agent Venom move without his legs, 803 builds him a set of prosthetic legs. This idea inspired editor Jake Thomas to focus on the wounded veteran aspect of Thompson's character, including a partnership between Marvel Comics and the Wounded Warrior Project.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ Cronin, Brian (2022-02-05). "The Marvel Superhero Who Was Created For a Gimmick -That Was Never Used". CBR. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ a b c d Donohoo, Timothy (2022-07-28). "Triathlon: Will Avengers 5 Introduce the Most Three-Dimensional Avenger?". CBR. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ a b Christiansen, Jeff, ed. (2008). "3-D Man (Chandler)". Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A To Z. Vol. 12. Marvel Comics.
- ^ a b c Christiansen, Jeff, ed. (2008). "3-D Man (Garrett)". Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A To Z. Vol. 12. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Corley, Shaun (2023-03-19). "Secret Invasion Must Drop 1 Hero to Work in the MCU". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ a b c d Dodge, John (2023-07-28). "How Moon Knight Just Gave a D-List Marvel Villain a Shot at Being a Hero". CBR. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ a b c Chrysostomou, George (2023-01-11). "10 Worst Marvel Comics Characters That Debuted In The '90s". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ Stanford, Jerry (2021-10-09). "10 Marvel Villains Who Had No Business Being In The Sinister Six". CBR. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ Cronin, Brian (2020-01-10). "Eightball is an Oddly Popular Name for Comic Book Characters". CBR. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ Devil's Reign: Moon Knight #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ O'Sullivan, Mike; Farmer, Carl, eds. (2021). King in Black Handbook. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Richards, Dave (2015-08-25). ""Supernatural's" Thompson Goes Errant in Marvel's "Venom: Space Knight"". CBR. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ Richards, Dave (2016-03-07). "Thompson's "Venom: Space Knight" Explores the Cosmos -- with Giant Alien Panda Bears". CBR. Retrieved 2023-09-26.