Mendel Stromm
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Professor Mendel Stromm | |
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Notable aliases | Robot Master Gaunt |
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Professor Mendel Stromm is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character has also been known as the Robot Master and Gaunt.
Publication history
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Stromm first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #37 (June 1966), and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.[1]
Fictional character biography
Professor Mendel Stromm was
Stromm had made plans for his death, however, by arranging to have his Spirit transferred to a robot double. Now calling himself "the Robot Master", Stromm returned in Spectacular Spider-Man #68 (July 1982). Spider-Man defeated and destroyed the robot double.[3]
In Spectacular Spider-Man #233 (April 1996), Stromm returned again, this time as a cyborg called "Gaunt". It was revealed that he survived through a cybernetic suit fused to his body – attached by none other than Osborn.[4] Osborn had discovered that Stromm had survived his heart attack thanks to the Goblin Formula, but on a level of consciousness supported only by his suit. Eventually, via Seward Trainer, he was cured of his need for the suit and came back in a large suit of robotic armor,[5] only for it to be destroyed by Ben Reilly and Peter Parker, despite Stromm's attempt to defeat them both with two flying robots and three childlike androids attacking simultaneously.[6] Shortly afterward, Norman Osborn knocked him out with a laser blast and left him for dead, though he survived and only had amnesia.[7] He came back in yet another robot suit, only to be stopped by Spider-Man once again.[8]
In Peter Parker: Spider-Man Vol 1 #27 (March 2001), Stromm tried to create a sentient robot to kill Osborn, but it turned on him and destroyed his body, keeping his severed head alive. This artificial intelligence then attempted to take over New York City's electrical grid, but was stopped when Spider-Man fought his way into its core processor and uploaded a computer virus into it, putting both the A.I. and Mendel into a comatose state.[9]
The artificial intelligence took over Electro's body and tried to use his powers to create a horde of self spawning robots,[10] but after the interference of Spider-Man the A.I. altered Spidey's spider sense, after which Spider-Man defeated the A.I..[11]
In Penance: Relentless (2007), it is revealed that Spider-Man tipped
During the
Mendel Stromm later obtained a
Powers, abilities, and equipment
Mendel Stromm possesses extensive knowledge of chemistry and robotics for a man in his age. His restorative formula may have granted Stromm minor healing capabilities, but it cost him a near-fatal heart attack. Originally, he must rely on his environmental suit for
Other versions
Ultimate Marvel
Although Mendel Stromm does not have an Ultimate Marvel incarnation, elements of his character are amalgamated into Doctor Octopus's Ultimate Marvel incarnation.
Spider-Verse (2015)
During the Secret Wars storyline, a version of Mendel Stromm resides in the Battleworld domain of Arachnia. He appears as one of the Oscorp scientists where they are attempting to decipher the Web of Life and Destiny.[18]
In other media
Television
- A Dr. Wardell Stromm appeared in the 1990s Spider-Man animated series episode "Enter the Green Goblin", voiced by Philip Abbott. He was Norman Osborn's assistant and one of the few who knows of Oscorp's connections to the Kingpin.
Film
- Mendel Stromm appears in the 2002 human performance enhancers, though he expresses doubts in their effectiveness due to their test mice demonstrating violent insanity. Despite his doubts, he assists in Norman Osborn's attempts to use an unstable performance enhancing serum on himself. Afterwards, Osborn takes on a violent personality and kills Stromm.
- A parody version of the 2002 Spider-Man character appears in the 2008 parody Superhero Movie, portrayed by Brent Spiner.
Video games
- Mendel Stromm makes a minor appearance in the 2002 Spider-Man film tie-in game, voiced by Peter Lurie.
- Mendel Stromm appears in Combat Sentries.
References
- ISBN 978-0-7566-9236-0.
- ^ The Amazing Spider-Man #37 (1966). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Spectacular Spider-Man #68 (July 1982). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Spectacular Spider-Man #233 (April 1996). Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Spectacular Spider-Man #240. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Sensational Spider-Man #11. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Amazing Spider-Man #418
- ^ Spider-Man Unlimited #17. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Peter Parker: Spider-Man #27-28. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Amazing Spider-Man Vol 5 #71 (September 2021)
- ^ The Amazing Spider-Man Vol 5 #72 (October 2021)
- ^ Penance: Relentless #1-2. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Civil War II: Amazing Spider-Man #2-4. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 5 #4. Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 5 #5. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z Vol 1 #11 (December 2009)
- ^ Civil War: Amazing Spider-Man Vol 1 #3 (October 2016)
- ^ Spider-Verse vol. 2 #4. Marvel Comics.
- ^ "The Official Site for Marvel Movies, Characters, Comics, TV, & More". Archived from the original on 2012-06-28. Retrieved 2012-06-25.
External links
- Mendel Stromm at Marvel.com