Darren Cross
Darren Cross | |
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Publisher | Marvel Comics |
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Species | Human mutate |
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Notable aliases | Yellowjacket |
Abilities | Skilled tactician, scientist, and businessman Size-shifting and alteration Superhuman strength, agility, reflexes, senses, and healing Via Yellowjacket suit:
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Darren Agonistes Cross is a
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the character was portrayed in live-action by Corey Stoll in the 2015 film Ant-Man as Yellowjacket (a concept later integrated into the comics with the character as the third version of Yellowjacket in the Marvel Universe),[1][2] and in the 2023 film Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania as M.O.D.O.K. (Mechanized Organism Designed Only for Killing).[3]
Publication history
Darren Cross debuted in Marvel Premiere #47 (April 1979), and was created by John Byrne and David Michelinie. The character made his first appearance as Yellowjacket in The Astonishing Ant-Man #12 (September 2016), which was written by Nick Spencer and illustrated by Brent Shoonover.
Fictional character biography
Darren Cross is a millionaire and the founder of a
Cross was diagnosed with a heart condition due to overwork, and had to use an experimental nucleorganic pacemaker in order to save his life. The pacemaker was a success but enhanced Cross's circulatory system, mutating his body and giving him superhuman abilities. With a side effect that overuse causes the burning out of his heart, Cross went through various heart transplants, which led him to capture surgeon Dr. Erica Sondheim to replace his heart and to abduct "donors" from the slums.
Darren's body is later revealed to have been kept in a cryonic state as Augustine was obsessed with bringing Darren back to life and eventually forces Dr. Sondheim to help.
As part of the "All-New, All-Different Marvel", Darren Cross is later approached by Power Broker to demonstrate his latest "Hench" App by hiring someone to kill Ant-Man. However, Cross is unwilling to give Power Broker the 1.2 billion dollars demanded for investment in the Hench app, causing Power Broker to cancel the demo and cancel Whirlwind's assassination on Ant-Man.[12]
Cross later represents his own company when he attends a meeting at the Universal Bank with
In order to more effectively face Ant-Man in combat, Cross recruits
During the "Opening Salvo" part of the "Secret Empire" storyline, Yellowjacket appears as a member of Baron Helmut Zemo's Army of Evil.[16]
During the "
Yellowjacket would join the Hellfire Club in their assault on Krakoa.[18]
Powers and abilities
Darren Cross possesses a keen scientific mind and is a successful businessman. The experimental nucleorganic pacemaker that saved Cross from his heart condition also granted him superhuman abilities such as enhanced physical attributes, increased
In other media
Television
Darren Cross / Yellowjacket appears in
Film
- Darren Cross appears in films set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), portrayed by Corey Stoll.[1][2]
- Cross first appears in
- Cross later returns in
- Darren Cross / Yellowjacket appears in Lego Marvel Super Heroes: Avengers Reassembled, voiced by Travis Willingham.
Video games
- Darren Cross / Yellowjacket appears as a playable character in Marvel: Contest of Champions.
- Darren Cross / Yellowjacket appears as a playable character in Marvel: Future Fight.
- Darren Cross / Yellowjacket appears as a playable DLC character in Lego Marvel's Avengers.
- Darren Cross / Yellowjacket appears in Marvel Avengers Academy.[29]
- Darren Cross / Yellowjacket appears as a playable character in Marvel Puzzle Quest.[30]
- Darren Cross / Yellowjacket appears in Marvel Snap.[31]
Merchandise
Darren Cross / Yellowjacket, based on the MCU incarnation, received a figure as part of GameStop-exclusive two-pack alongside Ant-Man in Hasbro's Marvel Studios: The First Ten Years Legends Series.[32]
References
- ^ a b Collis, Clark (January 9, 2015). "Corey Stoll talks about playing 'Ant-Man' villain Yellowjacket". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on January 13, 2015. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ a b Kroll, Justin (March 24, 2014). "'House of Cards' Actor Joins Marvel's 'Ant-Man'". Variety. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ a b Moreau, Jordan (July 23, 2022). "'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Reveals MODOK and Kang the Conqueror in Comic-Con First Look". Variety. Archived from the original on July 24, 2022. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
- ^ Hawkeye #1-4. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Iron Man #145. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Blade vol. 4 #1–12 (September 2006–August 2007). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Marvel Premiere #47. Marvel Comics.
- ^ a b Marvel Premiere #48. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Ant-Man vol. 2 #3. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Ant-Man vol. 2 #4. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Ant-Man vol. 2 #5. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Astonishing Ant-Man #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Mighty Thor vol. 2 #8. Marvel Comics.
- ^ a b The Astonishing Ant-Man #12. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Astonishing Ant-Man #13. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Captain America: Steve Rogers #16. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 5 #23. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Marauders #5-6. Marvel Comics.
- Marvel.com. July 26, 2014. Archivedfrom the original on July 29, 2014. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
- ^ Collis, Clark (January 8, 2015). "Exclusive First Look at Ant-Man". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on January 9, 2015. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
- ^ Siegel, Lucas (July 26, 2014). "SDCC 2014: Marvel Studios Panel Ant-Man Villain Revealed, Thanos Appears, GotG 2 Release Date". Archived from the original on August 20, 2018. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- CinemaBlend. Archivedfrom the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ Keyes, Rob (June 22, 2015). "Paul Rudd & Corey Stoll Talk Ant-Man & Yellowjacket Costume Differences". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ Fischer, Ross; Sciretta, Peter (July 16, 2015). "'Ant-Man' Viral: Interviews With Scott Lang and Pym Technologies CEO Darren Cross". /Film. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ @AntMan (June 25, 2015). "Introducing Cross Technologies: where big things come from small beginnings. #AntMan 🐜" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ nerdrepository (July 28, 2014). Comic-Con 2014: Corey Stoll Talks 'Ant-Man' Role, Yellowjacket Costume. Retrieved August 19, 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ Atkinson, John (July 8, 2018). "Ant-Man Director Teases Yellowjacket Could Still Be Alive". Screen Rant. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ Burwick, Kevin (July 9, 2018). "Ant-Man Villain Yellowjacket Is Still Alive in the MCU?". Movie Web. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ "Yellowjacket | Marvel: Avengers Alliance 2". Archived from the original on April 19, 2016. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
- ^ New Character - Yellowjacket (Darren Cross)
- ^ "snapfan".
- ComicBook.com. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
External links
- Darren Cross at Marvel Wiki
- Darren Cross at Comic Vine