Master Man (Marvel Comics)
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Master Man is the name of three fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Publication history
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The original Master Man (Wilhelm Lohmer) first appears in the title Giant-Size The Invaders #1 (June 1975) and was created by Roy Thomas and Frank Robbins.
The second version (Axl Nacht), first appears in
The third version (Max Lohmer) debuts in Captain America #18 (July 2006) and was created by Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting.
Fictional character biography
Wilhelm Lohmer
Wilhelm "Willie" Lohmer first appears in the title Giant-Size
The character reappears in a two part story in the title
A revitalised Master Man, now possessing even greater abilities, reappears in the title The Invaders and
Master Man continues to be a perennial foe for the Invaders, battling the team while disguised as the hero the
In a flashback, Master Man assists Warrior Woman and
Lohmer reappears in the title
Axl Nacht
It is revealed in
Max Lohmer
The grandnephew of Lohmer, Max Lohmer, appears in the fifth volume of Captain America. Lohmer leads a gang of
Powers and abilities
Wilhelm Lohmer was a frail human until exposed to the Nazi variation of
Other versions
Heroes Reborn
In the Heroes Reborn universe, a version of Master Man named Alexander appears as a super-powered ally to the Red Skull promoting Nazism in the present day, and is seen attacking Nick Fury (and is revealed as an LMD).[11] This version of Master Man later develops the delusion that he is the Christian God and forms a cult in which his gamma-powered minions enslave the population of California.[12]
References
- ^ Giant Size Invaders identifies him as a Bundist, suggesting he is American; Captain America: Medusa Effect confirms it, identifying him as coming from Yorkville, New York.
- ^ Giant-Size Invaders #1 (June 1975)
- ^ Marvel Two-in-One Annual #1 (Jan. 1976) & Marvel Two-In-One #20 (Oct. 1976)
- ^ The Invaders #16 - 21 (May-Oct. 1977)
- ^ The Invaders #34 (Nov. 1978)
- ^ The Invaders #41 (Sept. 1979)
- ^ Black Panther/Captain America: Flags of Our Fathers #3
- ^ Cable #52 (Mar. 1998)
- ^ Namor the Sub-Mariner #9-12 (Dec. 1990-Mar. 1991)
- ^ Captain America vol. 5 #20 (Sept. 2005)
- ^ Heroes Reborn #1/2
- ^ Heroes Reborn: Rebel #1 (Jan. 2000)
External links
- Master Man (Wilhelm Lohmer) at Marvel.com
- Master Man (Wilhelm Lohmer) at Marvel Wiki
- Master Man (Axl Nacht) at Marvel Wiki
- Master Man (Max Lohmer) at Marvel Wiki
- Master Man at Comic Vine