Scorcher (character)
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The Scorcher is the name of two different fictional characters appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Publication history
The first version, Steven Hudak, debuted in Untold Tales of Spider-Man #1 (September 1995), and was created by Kurt Busiek and Pat Olliffe.
The second version, Sarah Garza, debuted in Secret Avengers vol. 2 #10 (October 2013), and was created by Ed Brisson and Luke Ross.
Fictional character biography
Steven Hudak
Steven Hudak | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Untold Tales of Spider-Man #1 (September 1995) |
Created by | Kurt Busiek Pat Olliffe |
In-story information | |
Alter ego | Steven Hudak |
Species | Human |
Team affiliations | Masters of Evil Sinister Sixteen |
Abilities | Insulated battlesuit grants: Flamethrowers Protection from heat, flame and physical injuries Flight via jet pack |
Steven Hudak was a research chemist who was wrongfully accused of embezzlement by his employer. Swearing revenge, he created an armored suit containing flame-throwing equipment and took the name of "The Scorcher" when he attacked his former place of employment. He ran afoul of the original Spider-Man on one of the latter's first outings, and being defeated by the hero, he was sent to prison. Later, it was revealed that Hudak was not working alone but was an agent of Norman Osborn. Hudak eventually escaped prison to pursue an arson career but was defeated by Spider-Man a second time.[1]
Hudak once attacked Christmas shoppers, only to be stopped by the second
When Matt Murdock's identity as
The Savage Land Mutates tried hiring the Scorcher to break Sauron out of jail, but he refused. They weren't aware that the Scorcher, trying to stay on the straight and narrow path, notified Wolverine about this contact (due to the Avengers having recently disbanded).[4] But after some time, the Scorcher returned to the criminal life, but he was defeated by She-Hulk.[5]
During the
During the
Hudak is seen to be among the new recruits for
During the
During the Avengers: Standoff! storyline, Hudak was an inmate of Pleasant Hill, a gated community established by S.H.I.E.L.D. He had transformed him into firefighter with the help of Kobik.[13][14]
Hudak makes an appearance as a soldier in Baron Helmut Zemo's Legion of Evil during the Secret Empire plot. He participated in the Army of Evil's attack on Manhattan to draw out as many superheroes as part of Hydra's plan to take out the opposition and take over the United States.[15]
Sarah Garza
Sarah Garza | |
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Publication information | |
Inhuman | |
Team affiliations | Secret Avengers |
Notable aliases | Iron Patriot |
Abilities | Plasma energy generation Insulated battlesuit grants: Protection from physical injuries Ability to regulate and project her energy |
Sarah Garza is an agent of the fictional governmental organisation '
Powers and abilities
Steven Hudak's suit was inspired by his flame-throwing equipment, which allows him to produce large quantities of fire under his control. His Scorcher costume protects him against heat and flame, and other injuries. Later, he added a jet pack to his armor, enabling him to fly and hover in place.
Sarah Garza is able to generate plasma energy, but cannot naturally control the direction of release and must use a suit of armor to do so.
In other media
Video games
- The Steven Hudak incarnation of Scorcher appears as a mini-boss in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, voiced by Keith Ferguson.[19]
- The Sarah Garza incarnation of Scorcher appears in Marvel's Avengers, voiced by Anna Graves.[20]
References
- ^ Untold Tales of Spider-Man #14
- ^ Spider-Man: Holiday Special 1996
- ^ Thunderbolts #24-25
- ^ The New Avengers #5
- ^ The Last Defenders #1
- ^ Secret Invasion #6
- ^ a b Avengers: The Initiative #25
- ^ Dark Reign: Mister Negative #1
- ^ Avengers: The Initiative #27-28
- ^ Avengers: The Initiative #31 (April 2010)
- ^ The Amazing Spider-Man #669
- ^ Nick Spencer (w), Steve Lieber (p), Rachelle Rosenberg (i). "Department of Revenge-Ucation" The Superior Foes of Spider-Man, vol. 1, no. 12 (4 June 2014). United States: Marvel Comics.
- ^ Avengers Standoff: Assault on Pleasant Hill Alpha #1
- ^ Howling Commandos of S.H.I.E.L.D. #6
- ^ Secret Empire #0
- ^ Secret Avengers vol. 2 #10
- ^ Secret Avengers vol. 2 #11
- ^ Inhumans Prime #1
- ^ "Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2: NPC Spotlight on Electro & Scorcher - Marvel Heroes Games - News - Marvel.com". marvel.com.
- ^ "Marvel's Avengers (Video Game 2020)". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-05-15.