Whirlwind (comics)
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Whirlwind (David Cannon) is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe. Usually a nemesis of the Avengers, he is a mutant with superhuman strength, speed, and balance.
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[edit] Fictional character biography
David Cannon began his criminal career under the alias the Human Top. Born a mutant, Cannon discovered at an early age that he could cause his body to move at great speeds, which he has primarily used to rapidly spin himself. Cannon used his abilities early on in support of a life of crime and was later recruited into several incarnations of the Masters of Evil which has seen him opposed by the Avengers, primarily Hank Pym and the Wasp, numerous times. During this period, Cannon added a vicious new element to his costume in the form of ten-inch saw blades crafted by the Tinkerer. Other past associations have seen Cannon working for the likes of Count Nefaria and the Red Skull. Recently, Cannon's obsession with the Wasp of the Avengers led to his brutally murdering several prostitutes, indicating that his mental state may now be cause for concern.
Recently, in Daughters of the Dragon #3, Whirlwind was caught in a deluge of paste from the gun of the criminal Trapster and ripped his own spine apart in horrific fashion. However, in Thunderbolts #104 he was seen to have survived, having been forced to join Baron Zemo's team.
[edit] Powers and abilities
Superspeed, normally used to spin rapidly, so as to create a whirlwind (hence the name). However, he has demonstrated ground speed sufficient to outrace Quicksilver. While whirling, he is hard to grapple with or hold on to, and the air moving around him creates a cushion-like effect which protects him from conventional physical attacks.
After some time Whirlwind had updated his abilities by the use of wrist-mounted buzzsaws and throwing stars. When Whirlwind uses his power, the blades will attain a deadly velocity, making them more dangerous than when being used by normal humans.
[edit] Alternate versions
[edit] Heroes Reborn
During Marvel's Heroes Reborn event, the alternate reality version of Whirlwind wore a much more streamlined costume featuring multiple bladed edges. Curiously, when the story ended and the missing heroes all returned to the 616 Marvel Universe, the "normal" Whirlwind had retained the redesign and has ever since.
[edit] In Other Media
[edit] Television
- In the 1994 Iron Man animated series, Whirlwind served as one of the minions of the Mandarin.
- He also appears in episode six of The Avengers: United They Stand as a member of the Masters of Evil.
- He was also the last boss of the first stage in the video game Captain America and the Avengers.
[edit] Trivia
- For most of Whirlwind's early history in the Marvel Universe, his costume included a very large, domed green helmet (shaped like an upside down top).
