Killer Shrike
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Killer Shrike is the name of two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Publication history
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The Simon Maddicks version of Killer Shrike first appeared in The
Fictional character biography
Simon Maddicks
Killer Shrike | |
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Publication information | |
Rampaging Hulk #1 (Jan. 1977) | |
Created by | John Warner John Buscema |
In-story information | |
Alter ego | Simon Maddicks |
Species | Human |
Team affiliations | |
Notable aliases | Harold Simmons |
Abilities | Expert hand to hand combatant and martial artist Possesses various weapons Anti-gravity device grants: Enhanced physical attributes Flight Armored suit grants: Resistance to injury Electrical bolt projection via twin power-blasters |
Simon Maddicks was born in Williamsburg, Virginia. He began his career as a soldier in the United States Army. After that, he recalls little of his own past for some reason. When he was selected to be a special agent of the Roxxon Oil Company, Maddicks became a mercenary and professional criminal, more specifically, a special agent in covert operations. He was sent to the Mutagenics Laboratory of the Brand Corporation, where he underwent extensive conditioning which increased his human abilities. He also underwent surgery which implanted a miniature anti-gravity generator in his spine. Roxxon later gave Maddicks his super-villain costume and the codename "Killer Shrike".[2]
For his first mission, Roxxon sent him to infiltrate the subversive organization called the Conspiracy, which Roxxon learned about through major purchases of technology from the Brand Corporation. The Conspiracy sent Killer Shrike to capture a monster known as Goram. The plan was thwarted by the super-hero known as Ulysses Bloodstone who short-circuited the villain's electrical weapons, badly injuring him. Feeling sorry for Killer Shrike's condition, Bloodstone's agents sent the villain to a New York hospital, where he lay comatose for several weeks.[3]
Upon awakening from the coma, Maddicks was contacted once again by Brand scientists led by Dr. Stephen Weems. Weems, better known as the villain
With other superhuman adventurers and criminals, Killer Shrike was later captured and imprisoned by the
During the events of the "
Killer Shrike was later hired by Surge and battled the
Ever since, Killer Shrike was most often seen getting beaten up by several super-heroes, most often the Hulk. Killer Shrike was briefly a member of the Cardinal's team of flying super villains known as Air Force.[12] Then, Killer Shrike appeared to have been murdered by the Soldiers of Misfortune.[13]
In the "Secret War" miniseries, Killer Shrike's equipment got updated by the Tinkerer. This still was not enough for Maddicks to gain a victory, as he was soon afterward defeated by the Avengers, and apprehended by S.H.I.E.L.D.[14]
During the GLX-Mas Special, Killer Shrike tried to steal a device from Roxxon Company known as "Project Z" but was defeated by the
Killer Shrike was later apprehended by Baron Helmut Zemo and forced to join the Thunderbolts, for so far unclear reasons.[16]
Killer Shrike later made a cameo at the Bar With No Name.[17]
Killer Shrike was beat up by Moon Knight and attacked in the hospital by the Black Spectre.[volume & issue needed]
Killer Shrike later appeared as a member of the
Killer Shrike was among the villains to join
During the "
During the "Devil's Reign" storyline, Killer Shrike was seen as an inmate of the Myrmidon. Moon Knight fought him and Cactus in one of the prison matches and defeated them.[23]
Unnamed criminal
Killer Shrike sold his original costume to
Following Spider-Man's victory over the Goblin King, Killer Shrike was seen with the former Hobgoblin henchmen at the Bar with No Name where they encounter Electro.[25] Killer Shrike is later among the villains at the Bar with No Name that convinces Black Cat to lead them.[26]
During the "AXIS" storyline, Killer Shrike was among the supervillains that Missile Mate assembled to join the side of Phil Urich (who was operating as Goblin King) and the remnants of the Goblin Underground upon claiming that Roderick Kingsley "abandoned" them.[27]
Killer Shrike and
Powers and abilities
Extensive conditioning and surgery by Brand Corporation scientists enhanced Simon Maddicks's strength and other physical abilities. He is capable of flight by means of a surgically implanted anti-gravity generator at the base of his spine, activated by a neural link.
Besides that, he has extensive training and experience in hand-to-hand combat and martial arts, and proficiency with hand weapons including guns and knives.
Killer Shrike wears body armor, an armored suit made of an insulated steel alloy mesh capable of protecting him from flight turbulence and small caliber weapons fire. His major weapons system is the twin power-blasters worn on his wrists, with titanium talons capable of slashing flesh, wood, cinderblock, and light metals, and of discharging high-frequency electrical bolts.
Other versions
Ultimate Marvel
The
In other media
The Simon Maddicks incarnation of Killer Shrike appears in Iron Man: Armored Adventures, voiced by Ty Olsson.[citation needed] This version is an enforcer for the Maggia in the first season and Justin Hammer / Titanium Man in the second season who is often paired with Unicorn. Additionally, his anti-gravity generator is incorporated into his wrist blasters.
References
- ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.
- ISBN 0-8160-1356-X.[1]
- ^ The Rampaging Hulk #1-2. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Rampaging Hulk #4-5. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Marvel Team-Up #90. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Spectacular Spider-Man #57. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Spider-Woman #50. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Spectacular Spider-Man #102. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Amazing Spider-Man #310. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Moon Knight vol. 3 #10. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Sensational She-Hulk #27. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The New Warriors #35. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The New Warriors #54. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Secret War #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ GLX-Mas Special #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Thunderbolts #104. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Amazing Spider-Man #589. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Secret Avengers #29. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Spider-Man and the X-Men #4. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 5 #17. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 5 #18. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 5 #21. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Devil's Reign: Moon Knight #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Superior Spider-Man #26. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 3 #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 3 #6. Marvel Comics.
- ^ AXIS: Hobgoblin #2. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 3 #16. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Ultimate Spider-Man #72. Marvel Comics.
External links
- Killer Shrike at Marvel.com