Inferno (Dante Pertuz)
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Inferno (Dante Pertuz) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Charles Soule and Joe Madureira, the character first appeared in Inhuman #1 (June 2014).[1]
Publication history
Pertuz was created by writer
Since his debut, Marvel has pushed Pertuz as a key character in their universe, usually to represent their Inhuman line of comics. He was included in the "
Fictional character biography
Living in
As the months go on, Dante and his sister, who suggested his Inhuman name, move to New Attilan. As thousands of NuHumans are revealed across the world, with the Terrigen Mist spreading around the Earth, many of them move to New Attilan now that Medusa has publicly announced that Attilan will be an independent nation and safe haven to all Inhumans and NuHumans. Dante trains as a soldier under the leadership of
Not long afterwards, during the Secret Wars storyline, Earth-616 faces its imminent end as it faces an incursion of Earth-1610. Pertuz is there for the universe's final battle against the Children of Tomorrow alongside all the world's major superheroes. However, the universe meets its end as the world fades into oblivion, killing him, alongside Medusa and the rest of the universe. Like the rest of the people and heroes who perished at the hand of the incursion, Doctor Doom saves them all and puts them on his newly created planet of Battleworld, wiping everyone's memories of the universe before it.[9]
During the
During the Secret Empire storyline, Inferno joins up with Daisy Johnson's Secret Warriors.[12]
Powers and abilities
As a member of the fictional offshoot of humanity, Inhumans, Inferno possesses physical strength, durability, speed, endurance, and reflexes significantly greater than the maximum potential attainable by humans. He has the ability to generate plasmoid flames from thin air without using oxygen or combustible.[13] He can create volcanos from the ground which can project lava.[14] When Inferno lost one of his arms, his pyroplasmic regeneration powers acted as a regenerative healing factor and granted him a new one.[8][15] Under his volcanic form, his body is cover with flaming molten rocks.[15] Inferno has also the ability to fly.[9]
Reception
Critical response
Christian Hoffer of
In other media
Television
- Dante Pertuz / Inferno appears in Avengers Tower. When the Ghost attacks, the four heroes work with the Falcon to defeat him. In "Civil War, Part 1: The Fall of Attilan," an imprisoned Maximus brainwashes Dante into losing control to detonate a Terrigen bomb capable of leveling New Attilan. After the Hulk breaks Dante free, the latter turns himself over to politician Truman Marsh, who established an Inhuman Registration Act. In "Civil War, Part 4: Avengers Revolution," Ultron brainwashes Dante and several Inhumans via their Registration disks, but the Hulk subdues Dante so Iron Man can negate the disks' control frequency.
- Dante Pertuz / Inferno appears in the Marvel Rising series of animated short films and television specials,[21][22] voiced by Tyler Posey.[20]
Film
- Dante Pertuz / Inferno appears in Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors,[23][24] voiced by Tyler Posey.[20][25]
Video games
- Dante Pertuz / Inferno appears as a playable character in Marvel: Future Fight.[26][27][28]
- Dante Pertuz / Inferno appears as a playable character in Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2.[citation needed]
- Dante Pertuz / Inferno appears as a playable character in Marvel Avengers Academy,[29] voiced by Kevin Andrew Rivera.[20]
- Dante Pertuz / Inferno appears as a supporting character in Marvel's Avengers,[30] voiced by Michael Johnston.[20]
Web series
- Dante Pertuz / Inferno appears in Marvel Rising: Ultimate Comics,[31] voiced by Tyler Posey.[20]
Merchandise
- In 2018, Hasbro released a Dante Pertuz / Inferno doll inspired by the Marvel Rising incarnation of the character.[32][33][34]
References
- ^ Johnston, Rich (October 1, 2015). "Could Joe The Inhuman From Marvel's Agents Of SHIELD Be Inferno From The Comics?". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
- ^ Damore, Meagan (24 March 2015). "Medusa, Inferno Feature in Marvel's "The Uncanny Inhumans"". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ Bricken, Rob (18 July 2014). "[Updated] Marvel's New Avengers Line-Up Contains Less..." io9. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ Marston, George (4 June 2015). "Second ALL-NEW ALL DIFFERENT MARVEL Teaser Brings More 'New' & More 'Different'". Newsarama. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ a b Blunden, Fred (2016-03-21). "10 Most Powerful Inhumans In The Marvel Universe". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ^ Inhuman #1
- ^ Inhuman #1-14
- ^ a b Inhuman Annual #1
- ^ a b Secret Wars #1
- ^ IVX #2
- ^ IVX #3
- ^ Secret Warriors (2017) #1
- Game Rant. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ^ Secret Warriors Vol 2 #5
- ^ a b c CBR Staff (2018-06-29). "Mist Connections: The 20 Most Powerful Inhumans, Officially Ranked". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ComicBook.com. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
- ^ Schedeen, Jesse (March 3, 2015). "7 Inhumans We Want on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." IGN. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
- ^ Marlette, Heather (2021-10-08). "Marvel: 10 Incredible Latinx Characters". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ^ Allan, Scoot (2019-12-31). "10 Most Powerful Members of Marvel's Secret Warriors, Ranked". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ^ a b c d e f "Inferno Voices (Marvel Universe)". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources
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- ^ Rothman, Michael (December 7, 2017). "Marvel to launch animated series focused on young, diverse heroes". ABC News. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ Trumbore, Dave (September 12, 2018). "Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors Trailer Sees Captain Marvel Forming a Team". Collider. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
- CinemaBlend. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
- ComicBook.com. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
- Marvel.com. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
- ^ Hinton, Luke (March 18, 2022). "Marvel Future Fight Tier List - Best Characters and How to Reroll". GfinityEsports.com. Gfinity. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
- ^ Stevens, Nathaniel (February 15, 2017). "Marvel Future Fight introduces new inhuman characters and missions". DigitalChumps.com. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
- Marvel.com. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
- ^ MacReady, Melody (September 9, 2020). "10 Hidden Secrets Many Still Haven't Found In Marvel's Avengers". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
- Marvel.com. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- ^ Konrad, Jeremy (2018-10-15). "Let's Take a Look at Hasbro's Marvel Rising Line". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
- ^ Dominguez, Noah (2018-09-13). "Hasbro Unleashes Marvel Rising Toy Line Featuring Ms. Marvel, Ghost-Spider & More". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
- ^ Reif, Alex (2018-10-29). "Toy Review – "Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors" Dolls by Hasbro". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
External links
- Inferno at Marvel Wiki
- Inferno at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- Inferno at Comic Vine
