Schizoid Man (comics)
The Schizoid Man is the name shared by two Marvel Comics villains with no true relation to each other. One of them is a minor 1970s foe of Spider-Man from the main Marvel continuum, while the other is a member of Marvel's Ultimate Universe group, the Liberators.
Chip Martin
| Schizoid Man | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Spectacular Spider-Man (vol. 2) #36 (Nov 1979) |
| Created by | Bill Mantlo, John Romita Jr. and Jim Mooney |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Chip Martin |
| Species | Human mutant(?) |
| Team affiliations | Vil-Anon |
| Abilities | multiple disorder |
The original Schizoid Man is Chip Martin, a graduate student at Empire State University[1] who suffers from psychological instability and has the power of building and animating solid constructs with his mind. He appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man #36, #38 and #39. His father is Senator Robert Martin, who was once suspected of being the Hobgoblin.
Afterwards, Schizoid Man joined Vil-Anon, a twelve-step program dedicated to helping individuals overcome their criminal tendencies.
Civil War
In Civil War: Battle Damage Report it is revealed that Chip and Lectronn engaged in a three hour fight over New York that ended in a stalemate.
X-Men Legacy
Schizoid Man was among several super-powered criminals housed in an ill-equipped prison in the aftermath of the Avengers Vs. X-Men battle, and Rogue and Mimic had to fight them off. [2]
Other versions
Ultimate Schizoid Man
The Ultimate Universe's Schizoid Man is a mutate created by modifying a (presumably French) man using a cell sample from Jamie Madrox. This grants him similar self-replication powers. He is used to control a riot at least once, and eventually joins the Liberators. His team, leading a large army, invades and conquers the United States, leading to mass civilian deaths. He is defeated by Captain America who, after being released from his cell by the Wasp, defeats all of his bodies, which are later said to be "scattered all over the Triskelion."
References
- ↑ Sanderson, Peter (2007). The Marvel Comics Guide to New York City. New York City: Pocket Books. pp. 30–33. ISBN 1-4165-3141-6.
- ↑ X-Men Legacy volume 1, issue 275.
External links
- Schizoid Man (Chip Martin) at the Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe