Stingray (comics)

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Stingray
Point Men
Avengers
PartnershipsNamor
Notable aliasesStingray
Abilities
  • Exoskeleton battlesuit granting:
    • Superhuman strength and durability
    • Electrical bolt projection via gloves
    • Gliding via streamlined wings
    • Enhanced swimming speed
    • Protection against radiation
  • Skilled inventor of oceanographic equipment
  • Experienced oceanographer
  • Gifted intellect

Stingray (Walter Newell) is a

first appeared in Tales to Astonish #95 (September 1967). Stingray is an engineer and oceanographer.[2]

Publication history

Walter Newell debuted in

Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner #19 (November 1969).[5] He appeared in the 2014 Avengers World series.[6] He appeared in the 2016 Deadpool & the Mercs for Money series.[7][8] He appeared in the 2018 Avengers series.[9][10]

Fictional character biography

Walter Newell first appears in the title

Plunderer.[11] Newell becomes a perennial character in the title Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner and aids the hero and Dorma against the villain Tiger Shark[12] and is coerced by the government into investigating the disappearance of water from the Earth's oceans. This is attributed to aliens who are believed to be in league with Namor. Ordered to capture Namor, Newell develops a suit based on the form of the sea creature the manta ray, and as 'Stingray' captures Namor, who was weakened at the time. Newell, however, believes Namor to be innocent and allows him to escape.[13]

Stingray aids Namor and the Inhuman Triton against a group of Atlanteans who destroy an ocean liner and falsely claim to have done so for Namor. The culprit is revealed to be Atlantean warlord Attuma, who is eventually defeated.[14] Stingray assists Namor in a search for his father Leonard Mackenzie, with Mackenzie being accidentally killed in a battle with villains Llyra and Tiger Shark.[15]

After brief appearances in titles the

Maelstrom's Minions, who steal a dose of the healing compound.[20]

Newell marries Diane Arliss, the sister of Todd Arliss (the real name of villain Tiger Shark)

TESS-One, and the Kree Sentry 459).[24]

During the "

People's Protectorate during The Crossing Line storyline[28] and with Namor battles a subterranean army.[29] Diane confirms to him sometime later that she is pregnant, although the details have never been mentioned or seen since.[30]

After featuring in a Marvel Comics Presents solo story[31] the character appears in the first storyline of the third volume of the title the Avengers.[32] Later, Stingray aids the Avengers in an extended storyline against futuristic villain Kang the Conqueror;[33] appears in the limited series Avengers/Thunderbolts[34] and the final issues of the third volume of the Avengers.[35]

During the "

The Initiative.[37]

The character appears in another solo story in the second volume of Marvel Comics Presents[38] and in an ongoing basis in the title Avengers: The Initiative.[39]

During the "AXIS" storyline, Stingray is among the heroes recruited by an inverted Doctor Doom to join his team of Avengers. This group tries to focus on the innocent people put in danger where Scarlet Witch, now uncaring of morality, attacks Latveria. Stingray does his part by rescuing several people from a debris-filled river. His actions earn him the respect of U.S. Agent.[40]

As part of the "All-New, All-Different Marvel," Stingray is seen as part of Deadpool's Mercs for Money.[41] It is later revealed that Stingray is actually a double agent assigned to spy on Deadpool's team by Captain America.[42]

During the "Secret Empire" storyline, Stingray appears as a member of the Underground which is a resistance movement following Hydra's takeover of the United States.[43]

Stingray and Diane were later on a cruise that was attacked by Tiger Shark. Their fight took place underwater until Namor crashed it demanding their allegiance. When Stingray tried to reason with Namor, he is attacked by the War Sharks summoned by Namor forcing Tiger Shark to side with Namor. This attack left him near-death, but he survived as confirmed when the Avengers confronted Namor and the Defenders of the Deep about this action.[44]

During the "Iron Man 2020" event, Stingray fought Captain Barracuda and his army of Robo-Buccaneers at the Bermuda Triangle. The battle was crashed by Machinesmith who persuaded the Robo-Buccaneers to join the A.I. Army. As the Robo-Buccaneers take up the offer and leave with Machinesmith, Stingray states to a confused Captain Barracuda that he will have to knock him out now.[45]

Powers and abilities

Walter Newell designed and wears the Stingray battlesuit, an armored exoskeleton suit composed of a superhard artificial cartilage designed mainly for underwater use.[46] The Stingray battlesuit enhances his strength and durability to superhuman levels, which allow him to operate within the crushing pressures of the ocean depths. His suit is equipped with an oxygen-diffusing system providing breathable air almost indefinitely, allowing him to breathe underwater. The suit also gives him enhanced swimming speed,[47] and its streamlined wings allow him to glide through air for great distances. The Stingray battlesuit's chief offensive weapon is a powerful electrical discharge device built into the exoskeleton,[48] able to project bolts of up to 20,000 volts through air or water and released through the gloves. The suit grants protection against radiation.[49]

Additionally, Walter Newell has a gifted intellect and has a Ph.D. in oceanography. He is an experienced oceanographer and a skilled inventor of experimental oceanographic equipment.[50]

Reception

Critical response

Michael Doran of Newsarama included Stingray in their "Best Marvel Characters Left To Adapt To The MCU" list, writing, "Stingray has got a cool suit and name."[51] Rob Bricken of Gizmodo ranked Stingray 66th in their "Every Member Of The Avengers" list.[52]

Comic Book Resources ranked Stingray 8th in their "25 Obscure Marvel Characters Who Deserve Their Own Movie" list.[53] Screen Rant included Stingray in their "10 Best Tech-Based Characters Who Should Join The MCU Next" list,[54] and ranked him 9th in their "Marvel's 10 Most Powerful Aquatic Characters" list,[55] and 13th in their "13 Best Avengers Members Who Joined in the '90s" list.[56]

Other versions

Age of Apocalypse

An alternate version of Stingray appears in the Age of Apocalypse reality. He is the captain of the submarine Excalibur which transports refugees to Avalon.[57]

Marvel Zombies

An alternate version of Stingray appears in

Marvel Zombies. He is seen as part of the zombified horde of heroes in Ultimate Fantastic Four.[58]

Mutant X

An alternate version of Stingray appears in the Mutant X reality. He is a member of the Defenders. Stingray was on a mission in Atlantis when the Sentinels attack Avengers Mansion. He joined up with the Defenders to keep the Goblin Queen from getting into the Nexus of All Realities.[59][60]

Secret Wars

An alternate version of Stingray appears in the "

Wilson Fisk and ends up trying to kill the girl and her friend Lila Rhodes after stating that he can't leave behind any witnesses. Kiri manages to defeat Stingray before he can kill Lila.[61]

In other media

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