Master Pandemonium
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Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | The West Coast Avengers vol. 2 #4 (January 1986) |
Created by | Steve Englehart Al Milgrom |
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Alter ego | Martin Preston |
Species | Human mutate |
Team affiliations | Hellfire Club |
Notable aliases | Master Pandemonium Master Mayhem |
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Master Pandemonium (Martin Preston) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Al Milgrom, the character first appeared in The West Coast Avengers vol. 2 #4 (January 1986).
Publication history
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Martin Preston debuted in The West Coast Avengers vol. 2 #4 (January 1986), created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Al Milgrom.[1] He appeared in the Young Avengers Presents series.[2]
Fictional character biography
Martin Preston was born in
At some point, Master Pandemonium became the CEO of Anvil Pictures.
Master Pandemonium went seeking the five beings possessing parts of his fragmented soul. He attacked
Master Pandemonium later became stranded on the planet Arcturus IV. Alongside the
Master Pandemonium then abducted and absorbed Thomas and William, the "children" of the
Master Pandemonium was imprisoned for a time within Mephisto's realm, until he was freed by the nexus being known as Lore. Master Pandemonium's appearance was changed to an inhuman form by the torments in suffered at the hands of the Rakasha. With the assistance of his newfound ally, Pandemonium sought to capture the Scarlet Witch. The Scarlet Witch, with the help of Agatha Harkness and the Avengers, fought him off. When Pandemonium finally succeeded in kidnapping the Scarlet Witch, he was betrayed by his erstwhile ally Lore, who attempted to sacrifice both Pandemonium and the Scarlet Witch. Pandemonium was seemingly obliterated in the ensuing battle with Lore.[8]
Master Pandemonium reappears in the Ghost Riders: Heaven's on Fire miniseries. In this appearance he appears to be fighting with his own demonic limbs (they try to drown him in his own breakfast cereal). Former Ghost Rider
Master Pandemonium appears in a cameo as one of the villains summoned by Sin to battle Earth's heroes.[13]
As part of the
Pandemonium eventually made his way to San Francisco, where he formed a cult of demons to boost his power, but he was eventually defeated by the
Powers and abilities
Master Pandemonium possesses the power to summon demons and turn limbs into demons, having fangs, claws, and wings.[16] He also has a great knowledge of demon lore and certain rites of magic.
Reception
Darby Harn of Screen Rant called Martin Preston "one of the best Scarlet Witch comics characters."[17]
In other media
Martin Preston / Master Pandemonium appears in M.O.D.O.K., voiced by Jordan Blum.[18] This version is the host of a morning talk show called Morning with Master Pandemonium.[19]
References
- ISBN 0-8160-1356-X.[1]
- ^ Lealos, Shawn S. (January 23, 2021). "Before WandaVision: How Marvel's Strangest Demon Was Behind the Avengers' Kids". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
- ^ The West Coast Avengers vol. 2 #4
- ^ The West Coast Avengers vol. 2 #9
- ^ The West Coast Avengers vol. 2 #14-15
- ^ Fantastic Four #315-316
- ^ Avengers West Coast #51-52
- ^ Scarlet Witch #1-4
- ^ Young Avengers Presents: Wiccan & Speed #3
- ^ Ghost Riders: Heaven's on Fire #4 (Jan. 2010)
- ^ Ghost Riders: Heaven's on Fire #5 (Feb. 2010)
- ^ Ghost Riders: Heaven's on Fire #6 (March 2010)
- ^ Fear Itself: The Fearless #8
- ^ Wolverine and the X-Men #20
- ^ The Superior Spider-Man vol. 2 #6
- ^ West Coast Avengers (Vol. 2) #4. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Harn, Darby (April 26, 2022). "10 Best Scarlet Witch Comics Characters Not In The MCU". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
- ^ Towner, Eric and Alex Kramer; Brett Cawley and Robert Maitia (writer) (May 21, 2021). "Beware from What Portal Comes!". MODOK. Season 1. Episode 3. Hulu.
- Looper. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
External links
- Master Pandemonium at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe
- Master Pandemonium at MarvelDirectory.com