Blackheart
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Blackheart | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Daredevil #270 (September 1989) |
Created by | Ann Nocenti (writer) John Romita Jr. (artist) |
In-story information | |
Species | Demon |
Team affiliations | Hellfire Club |
Notable aliases | Black King, Voice, Son of Satan, Legion |
Abilities |
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Blackheart is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is usually depicted as an adversary to the superhero Ghost Rider. Created by writer Ann Nocenti and artist John Romita Jr., Blackheart first appeared in Daredevil #270 (September 1989).
The character has also appeared in other media, such as the 2000 video game Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes, and in the 2007 film Ghost Rider, in which he was portrayed by actor Wes Bentley.
Publication history
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The character was created by Ann Nocenti and John Romita Jr. and first appeared in Daredevil #270 (September 1989).[1]
Fictional character biography
Centuries of murder in a locale named Christ's Crown, New York, draws the attention of a Hell-lord,
Later, in an attempt to be free of captivity, Blackheart makes contact with Misha from the group Warheads and becomes the source of her pre-cognitive visions.[volume & issue needed] Eventually Misha's squad, Kether Troop, invades Hell itself and frees Blackheart, who was temporarily in disguise.[volume & issue needed]
Blackheart returns to Christ's Crown and lures
Alongside the
Blackheart creates a group of
Blackheart survived this encounter and would confront other heroes over the next few years, such as X-Force
Blackheart later concocts a scheme to bring Hell to Earth and steal the souls of the planet's residents. As part of the plan, he takes human form and runs an operation in Las Vegas that sees him create several clones of X-23 and bond them to genetically created symbiotes. After Ghost Rider accidentally transports Hell to Las Vegas, Blackheart is confronted by the Ghost Rider, Venom, Red Hulk, and X-23, and summons four creatures that represent the antitheses of the four and sets them against the heroes.[16]
Blackheart was later seen in Chicago where he posed as the Mayor of Chicago at the time when Falcon and Patriot are dealing with the gang violence.[17] He later tried to corrupt the Champions, but was defeated when those he had under his control managed to overcome their self-doubts, and Mephisto pulled him back to Hell for punishment.[18]
Powers and abilities
Blackheart is a powerful demon created by
Kid Blackheart
Kid Blackheart | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Ghost Riders: Heaven's on Fire #1 (September 2009) |
Created by | Jason Aaron |
In-story information | |
Alter ego | Anton Satan |
Notable aliases | Antichrist |
Abilities | As the Antichrist, Kid Blackheart potentially has unlimited power, however, he is still not strong enough to survive a battle with God's greatest weapon, the Ghost Riders. |
The group split up and the Antichrist played along, staying close to Sara, the Caretaker. When Jaine Cutter and Hellstorm were assaulted by Madcap and Scarecrow, he and Sara became separated from them. Taking refuge in a defiled church, Kid Blackheart decided to reveal his true goal. Master Pandemonium ambushed Sara, knocking her unconscious, so she could be chained and bound.[20] The Antichrist then said a few words in an unintelligible language and exposed Sara for what she truly was – a gateway to Heaven. Kid Blackheart, seeking to destroy Heaven for his father, led a horde of demons through her and into the shining city. However, once he arrived in Heaven, there was an army of Ghost Riders waiting on the other side. His troops did not stand a chance and he was forced to flee, but not before suffering a few blows from Knuckles O'Shaugnessy. Kid Blackheart met with Master Pandemonium and Blackout for some rest and relaxation before they made another go at conquering the world for Satan.[21]
Reception
- In 2020, CBR.com ranked Blackheart 6th in their "10 Most Powerful Comic Book Villains With Demonic Origins" list.[22]
Other versions
Blackheart is seen in Marvel Zombies 3 as one of those who are immune to the virus.[23]
In other media
Film
Blackheart appears in
Video games
- Blackheart appears as a playable character in Marvel Super Heroes, voiced by Jaimz Woolvett.[24]
- Blackheart appears as a boss in Marvel Super Heroes: War of the Gems.[citation needed]
- Blackheart appears as a playable character in Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter, voiced again by Jaimz Woolvett.[citation needed]
- Blackheart appears as a playable character in Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes, voiced again by Jaimz Woolvett.[citation needed]
- Blackheart appears as a boss in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, voiced by David Sobolov.[25] This version is a member of Doctor Doom's Masters of Evil.
- Blackheart appears in the Ghost Rider film tie-in game, voiced by Robin Atkin Downes.[26] This version can shapeshift into his film and comic book incarnations' appearances.
- Blackheart appears as a boss in Marvel: Avengers Alliance.[citation needed]
References
- ISBN 978-1465455505.
- ^ Daredevil #270
- ISBN 978-0756692360.
- ^ Daredevil #278–282.
- ^ Hearts of Darkness [graphic novel]
- ^ Ghost Rider/Wolverine/Punisher: The Dark Design graphic novel
- ^ Wonder Man #22
- ^ Ghost Rider (vol. 3) #87-89.
- ^ Ghost Rider (vol. 3) #91.
- ^ Ghost Rider (vol. 3) #92-93.
- ^ X-Force #74, 98.
- ^ Fantastic Four (vol. 3) Annual 1999
- ^ X-Infernus #1
- ^ Captain Britain & the MI-13 Annual #1
- ^ Journey into Mystery #627
- ^ Venom (vol. 2) #12
- ^ Falcon (vol. 2) #1
- ^ Champions (vol. 3) #9-10 (November–December 2019).
- ^ Ghost Riders: Heaven's on Fire #1
- ^ Ghost Riders: Heaven's on Fire #5
- ^ Ghost Riders: Heaven's on Fire #6
- ^ Avina, Anthony (2020-05-12). "10 Most Powerful Comic Book Villains With Demonic Origins". CBR. Retrieved 2022-10-11.
- ^ Marvel Zombies 3 #2
- ^ "Blackheart Voices (Marvel Universe)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
- ^ "Blackheart". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
- ^ "Blackheart". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
External links
- Blackheart at Marvel.com
- MDP: Blackheart – Marvel Database Project