Aldrich Killian

Aldrich Killian
Aldrich Killian
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Iron Man vol. 4 #1 (Jan. 2005)
Created by	Warren Ellis; Adi Granov
In-story information
Species	Human
Team affiliations	FuturePharm Corporation
Abilities	Genius-level intellect

Aldrich Killian is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Iron Man vol. 4 #1 (Jan. 2005) and was created by Warren Ellis and Adi Granov.

Guy Pearce portrayed a retooled version of the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Iron Man 3 (2013).

Publication history

Created by Warren Ellis and Adi Granov, the character first appeared in Iron Man vol. 4 #1 (Jan. 2005).

Fictional character biography

Dr. Aldrich "Al" Killian was a brilliant scientist working for the FuturePharm Corporation in

Techno-Organic Virus that completely rewrites the body's genetic code, making entire organs more efficient and giving the body healing abilities in an attempt to create a new super soldier with super human strength, speed, endurance, reflexes and the ability to project electricity and breathe fire. He stole a sample and sold it to a terrorist group (based in a slaughterhouse in Bastrop, Texas) with Mallen as a willing test subject.^[1] Days later at FuturePharm Corporation offices, Dr. Killian committed suicide at his computer; his suicide note informed Hansen that he had stolen the Extremis serum for an undisclosed purpose.^[2]

In other media

Film

Aldrich Killian, with elements of

Pepper Potts

.

Video games

Aldrich Killian appears in Iron Man 3: The Official Game. Following the events of the film, A.I.M. transferred his subconscious into MODOK so he can continue his plans.
The Iron Man 3 incarnation of Aldrich Killian appears as a boss and unlockable playable character in Lego Marvel Super Heroes, voiced by Robin Atkin Downes, and in Lego Marvel's Avengers, voiced by Greg Miller.

References

^ Warren Ellis (w), Adi Granov (p), Adi Granov (i). "Extremis (Part I of VI)" Iron Man, vol. 4, no. 1 (Jan. 2005). Marvel Comics.
^ Warren Ellis (w), Adi Granov (p), Adi Granov (i). "Extremis (Part VI of VI)" Iron Man, vol. 4, no. 6 (April 2006). Marvel Comics.
^ Graser, Marc; Kroll, Justin (April 20, 2012). "Guy Pearce bonds with 'Iron Man 3'". Variety. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
^ "Iron Man 3: Under the Armor with Guy Pearce". Marvel.com. March 22, 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-03-26. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
^ Moore, Trent (2013-05-03). "Pepper sex tape? 5 ways Iron Man 3's original draft was different". SYFY WIRE. Archived from the original on 2021-01-28. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
^ "Shane Black And Drew Pearce Share 18 Incredible Iron Man 3 Secrets". Empire. Archived from the original on 2016-03-19. Retrieved September 30, 2021.

External links

Aldrich Killian at Marvel Wiki
Aldrich Killian at Comic Vine

[IMv4_1-1] Warren Ellis (w), Adi Granov (p), Adi Granov (i). "Extremis (Part I of VI)" Iron Man, vol. 4, no. 1 (Jan. 2005). Marvel Comics.

[IMv4_6-2] Warren Ellis (w), Adi Granov (p), Adi Granov (i). "Extremis (Part VI of VI)" Iron Man, vol. 4, no. 6 (April 2006). Marvel Comics.

[Pearce-3] Graser, Marc; Kroll, Justin (April 20, 2012). "Guy Pearce bonds with 'Iron Man 3'". Variety. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2012.

[Pearce3-4] "Iron Man 3: Under the Armor with Guy Pearce". Marvel.com. March 22, 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-03-26. Retrieved March 23, 2013.

[5] Moore, Trent (2013-05-03). "Pepper sex tape? 5 ways Iron Man 3's original draft was different". SYFY WIRE. Archived from the original on 2021-01-28. Retrieved September 30, 2021.

[6] "Shane Black And Drew Pearce Share 18 Incredible Iron Man 3 Secrets". Empire. Archived from the original on 2016-03-19. Retrieved September 30, 2021.

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