Condor (comics)

Condor

Art from Nova #2 (vol. 1). Art by John Buscema.
Publication information
Publisher Marvel Comics;
First appearance Nova #2
Created by Marv Wolfman and John Buscema
In-story information
Place of origin Avian City in the clouds
Team affiliations Terrible Trio
Abilities Enhanced strength, agility and reflexes. Flight via wings.

Condor is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.

Publication history

The Condor first appeared in Nova #2-3 (October–November 1976), and was created by Marv Wolfman and John Buscema.

The character subsequently appears in Nova #6-8 (February–April 1977), #10 (June 1977), Nova #2-5 (February–May 1994), #13 (January 1995), Nova #3-4 (July–August 1999), #7 (November 1999), and Amazing Spider-Man #562-563 (August 2008).

Fictional character biography

Condor is a winged criminal scientist, and is a member of the same race of avians as Red Raven. He was a member of the Terrible Trio, along with Diamondhead and Powerhouse,[1] and an enemy of Nova and the Champions of Xandar. During a battle with the Sphinx, he was transformed into an actual condor.[2]

Condor spent several years in the form of an animal, until he landed on the island of Bird-Brain and the Ani-Mates. Bird-Brain recognized that the Condor was not a real animal and transformed him into a semi-humanoid. He confronted Nova again angrily, and ultimately left feeling their conflict had been useless.[3]

Condor later attacked Nova and Reed Richards, but was defeated and taken into S.H.I.E.L.D. custody. Red Raven took this opportunity to attempt to bring the Condor back by force, hoping to place him on trial among their own people to face justice. Red Raven led a group of Avians to assault Manhattan, but Nova managed to convince him to call off the attack.

The Condor appeared in Brand New Day as one of the villains in the bar.[4]

It is revealed in the Guardians of the Galaxy series that Condor is one of the inmates left behind in the Negative Zone 42 prison and was used to help Star-Lord communicate with Mantis telepathically to bring the other Guardians to help defend the 42 prison against Blastaar and his horde from invading earth via the non-functional portal there.[5]

Powers and abilities

The Condor possesses two wings on his back which allow for flight. He also has enhanced superhuman strength and sharp talons on the end of each finger.

References

  1. ↑ Nova Vol 1 #6-8, #10
  2. ↑ Nova Vol 1 #10
  3. ↑ Nova Vol 2 #5
  4. ↑ Amazing Spider-Man #562-563
  5. ↑ Guardians of the Galaxy #9

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