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W'Kabi

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W'Kabi is a fictional character appearing in Marvel Comics. The character, created by Roy Thomas, first appeared in Avengers #62.

W'Kabi is a Wakandan and T'Challa's loyal second-in-command.[1] He and Zuri are killed by Morlun while attempting to protect T'Challa, and are buried next to each other.[2]

W'Kabi in other media

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  • W'Kabi appears in Black Panther (2010), voiced by Phil Morris.[3]
  • W'Kabi appears in Black Panther (2018), portrayed by Daniel Kaluuya.[4] This version is T'Challa's best friend, Okoye's husband,[5] and the chief of the Border Tribe, who utilize trained white rhinoceroses as shock cavalry. He ends up misguided and is among those that side with Killmonger. During the final battle between Killmonger's forces and those loyal to T'Challa, W'Kabi is unable to take Okoye's life when she gets between him and M'Baku causing W'Kabi to order the Border Tribe to surrender. While his fate was unknown in the first film, it was mentioned in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever that W'Kabi was fired from T'Challa's services.

Dorothy Walker

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Dorothy Walker is a fictional character in Marvel Comics. She was created by Stuart Little and Ruth Atkinson and first appeared in Miss America Magazine #2 (November 1944). She was reintroduced in The Defenders #89 (November 1980) by David Michelinie and Mike Harris as a radical departure from her conception.

Dorothy Walker is introduced as Betty Walker, the doting mother of Patsy Walker. This existence is revealed to have been a comic book written by Dorothy and loosely inspired by the teenage Patsy's life. Because of this Patsy was cared for by their housekeeper Dolly Donahue. While Dorothy bathes in the success of her comic, Patsy loathes it and their relationship is heavily strained.[6] When she divorces her husband, Joshua, she gets custody of Patsy and her brother Mickey due to her wealth.[7]

Dorothy does not approve of Patsy's marriage to Buzz Baxter and when the two end up divorcing, Dorothy loses contact with her daughter.[8] Years later, Dorothy is stricken with cancer and dies before she is able to see Patsy again.[9] Patsy realizes that despite her mother's sometimes cold attitude towards her, she was doing everything she could to forgive her.[10] Unbeknownst to her, Dorothy attempted to make a deal with the demon Avarrish. In exchange for Patsy's soul, Dorothy would be restored to life without cancer. However, Avarrish fails and Dorothy remains dead.[11]

Dorothy Walker in other media

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Dorothy Walker appears in Jessica Jones, portrayed by Rebecca De Mornay. This version is a talent agent and has a much more abusive relationship with her daughter.

Walking Stiletto

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The Walking Stiletto is a robot supervillain created by Stan Lee, John Romita, Sr., and Sal Buscema, first appeared in Captain America #114 (June 1969). Within the context of the stories, the Walking Stiletto is a creation and agent of AIM. When Sharon Carter attacks a group of AIM leaders, they release the Stiletto to attack her, but she is saved by Captain America and Rick Jones, who destroy the robot.[12] Many years later, the Walking Stiletto is among the robotic collection of the Reanimator, who unleashes it on Wolverine and Nova. Wolverine eviscerates the Walking Stiletto, rendering it inoperative.[13]

During the "Iron Man 2020" event, Walking Stiletto joins the A.I. Army.[14]

Wallflower

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Wallflower
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceNew Mutants, vol. 2 #2 (August 2003)
Created by
In-story information
Alter egoLaurie Collins
SpeciesHuman Mutant
Team affiliations
AbilitiesPheromone manipulation

Wallflower (Laurie Collins) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is a member of the student body of the Xavier Institute and a member of the New Mutants. After the events of M-Day transpired, she was one of a handful of mutants to keep her powers. She first appeared in New Mutants (vol. 2) #2 (June 2003) and was killed in New X-Men (vol. 2) #25 (June 2006). The character was revived during the Krakoan Age.[15]

Laurie is a second-generation mutant. She receives her power from her father, Sean Garrison, who used his ability to manipulate people and get money, fame, and women. Laurie's mother Gail was one of these women. After becoming pregnant with his child, Gail became immune to his power and broke up with him, deciding to raise Laurie alone. Laurie grows up a loner. While on vacation, her powers manifest, causing every boy on the beach to become attracted to her. After she becomes popular, her mother realizes what is going on, and tells Laurie that using her power on people is wrong. As she has no control over it and unwillingly causes people to mirror her own emotions, Laurie gets scared and becomes even more withdrawn than before.[16]

After the Xavier Institute becomes public, Laura is sent there by her mother, and moves to Salem Center to stay near her, so that she could have one person whose reactions she could trust. Although she insists that Laurie live at the school, so that she could make friends, Laurie remains a loner and goes through several roommates in quick succession.[16] Eventually Sofia Mantega is paired with Laurie and, with her power to blow pheromones away, Laurie no longer has to worry about accidentally manipulating her roommate.[17] Under pressure from Sofia, she also begins developing acquaintances with David Alleyne and Kevin Ford. On a visit to meet Sofia's former butler, they are attacked by the Reavers, and Laurie is stabbed through the heart.[18] She is saved by Josh Foley, who uses his power to heal her.[19] Laurie develops an crush on Josh, but before she can pursue it, he falls head-over-heels for Rahne Sinclair.[20] Laurie remains smitten with Josh, and the sight of him in danger gives her the emotional fortitude to take control of her powers.[21]

After the mansion is destroyed and rebuilt, she is placed on the New Mutants squad with Josh, Sofia, David, Surge and Kevin and given the codename Wallflower.[22] When Rahne breaks up with Josh, saying that a relationship with him is inappropriate since she is on the faculty, he begins dating Laurie to make Rahne jealous.[23] Eventually Rahne, feeling it would be healthier for Josh to be with Laurie after she sees the two returning from a date, breaks off her relationship with Josh for good. Kevin spies on their conversation and uses the information to break Josh and Laurie up. Laurie is left embittered by the experience, going so far as to use her pheromones to manipulate Prodigy into kissing her at the dance in a successful attempt to make Josh jealous. Sofia realizes what is happening, and the event adds to the fast disintegration of the squad.[24]

Thereafter, Sofia pushes all the New Mutants into a camp out for one night on the Xavier Institute grounds. While the initial attempts by Sofia at forcing a resolution come to disaster, a fist-fight between Josh and David leads Laurie to confess to Josh what had happened at the dance. Later she - along with the other New Mutants - overhear him pouring his heart out to Icarus, leading her to forgive him enough to be friends.[25][volume & issue needed] After the events of House of M, where almost the entire mutant population lost their powers, Laurie was one of the few who retained the mutant gene. Panic spread throughout school in the aftermath of the Decimation and, assuming he'd lost his powers too, Kevin reaches out to Laurie, withering away her arm.[26] Shortly after this, Laurie is shot and killed by a sniper working for William Stryker.[27] Years later, she is resurrected during the Krakoan Age.[28]

Walrus

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Morris Walters

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Morris Walters is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Morris Walters is the father of Jennifer Walters / She-Hulk and the husband of Elaine Walters.[29]

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War

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War-Cry

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Julia Gao is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by Cody Ziglar and Federico Vicentini, first appeared in Miles Morales: Spider-Man vol. 2 #1 (December 2022) as an officer of the NYPD and in Deadpool vol. 9 #12 (March 2025) as War-Cry.

When working as a police officer, Julia Gao's partner gets killed trying to interrupt a fight between Venom and Carnage, causing her to despise superheroes, vigilantes and supervillains.[31] To enforce Wilson Fisk's Anti-Vigilante Act, Gao is the leader of the Cape-Killers task force and recruited the Scorpion, Taskmaster, Electro, Hightail and Gust in exchange for clemency while antagonizing Spider-Man as well as Misty Knight, Colleen Wing, She-Hulk and the Prowler.[32][33][34][35]

After Luke Cage repealed the Anti-Vigilante Act, Julia seeks out an alliance in thwarting New York's superhuman activities so she equips herself and the Cape-Killers with upgraded suits provided by Rabble to ambush Spider-Man who fights Julia's Cape-Killers off with assistance from the Rhino, Prowler, Ms. Marvel, Shift and Starling before her so-called ally's technopathy takes control until being defeated by Spider-Man to which the Cape-Killers are disbanded and Julia slips away.[36]

Now a fugitive, she's enhanced as an avatar of Ares in order to sadistically antagonize Spider-Man and Deadpool.[37][38]

War Dog

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War Dog is a name used by several different dogs in Marvel Comics that have bonded with symbiotes. The character was created by Dan Slott, Paulo Siqueira and Ronan Cliquet, and first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #654 (April 2011).

Samson

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Samson is a German Shepherd. Samson is General Brad Dodge's pet dog from Washington, D.C. who temporarily bonded with the Venom symbiote to help Flash Thompson against the Spider-King.[39]

Second version

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Another German Shepherd is Mercury Team's dog, trained extensively as a symbiotically enhanced duo with Chief petty officer Marcus Simms as Lasher in Doverton, Colorado.[40] Mercury Team's symbiote soldiers are killed by Cletus Kasady, but the group's mascot survives and helps Deadpool defeat Carnage,[41] by bonding with Phage, Lasher, Agony, and Riot[42] before returning to the government.[43]

Mitch

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Mitch is Bullet's hunting dog who bonds with Phage to participate in a conspiracy alongside his "siblings", led by the Carnage symbiote involving the Friends of Humanity, only to be defeated by Thompson, Silence and Toxin, and taken into Alchemax's custody.[44][45][46][47]

War Dog in other media

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Gemini, a dog loosely inspired by War Dog, appears in Venom (2018).

War Machine

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Warbird

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Warbird is the name of two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Carol Danvers

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Ava'Dara Naganandini

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Warbird is a fictional character in X-Men comic books. She was created by Jason Aaron and Chris Bachalo, first appearing in Wolverine and the X-Men #1 (October 2011). She is a member of the Shi'ar Warbirds who comes to Earth as a bodyguard to Gladiator's son Kubark (Kid Gladiator) as he attends the Jean Grey School for Higher Learning.

She would later go on to join the X-Men in Astonishing X-Men vol. 3 #48 (March 2012). She eventually left to rejoin the Shi'ar Empire, fighting against threats such as Asgardians, and took on her own Symbiote, Zzzxx.[48][49]

Grant Ward

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Stewart Ward

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Senator Stewart Ward is a fictional character in Marvel Comics. The character, created by Howard Mackie and John Romita Jr., first appears in Peter Parker: Spider-Man (vol. 2) #4.

Ward is a CIA agent named Sentry who, with Seeker (Arthur Stacy) and Ranger, infiltrates Hydra to destroy their alien experiments. Sentry is actually a double agent and Stacy and Ranger are forced to try and kill him. During the scuffle, Sentry is contaminated with an alien virus, the "Z'Nox", and develops amnesia.[50] Sentry reestablishes himself as Stewart Ward and becomes a successful senator for New York,[51] secretly working to spread the alien virus.[52] Eventually, Spider-Man and Stacy hit him with a pathogen that causes him to explode into an antidote, curing the infected.[53]

Stewart Ward in other media

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A character loosely inspired by Stewart Ward named Christian Ward appears in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., portrayed by Tim DeKay as an adult and Alex Neustaedter as a child. This version is the sadistic older brother of Grant and Thomas Ward and a candidate for the U.S. Senate. In flashbacks depicted in the episode "The Well", Christian tortured his brothers as a boy, which culminated in forcing Grant to torture Thomas. As an adult, Christian entered politics in an attempt to locate and shut down S.H.I.E.L.D. After Phil Coulson meets with Christian, offering him Grant in exchange for his support, Christian publicly reveals Grant's ties to Hydra. However, Grant escapes, ambushes Christian, and forces him to confess to his childhood wrongdoings before meeting with their parents, killing all three off-screen, and planting audio of the confession to frame their deaths as a murder-suicide.

Warlock

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Adam Warlock

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Warpath

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Miles Warren

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Raymond Warren

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Raymond Aaron Warren is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15 (August 1962).

Raymond Warren was a science teacher of Midtown High School in Queens, New York, and the brother of Miles Warren / Jackal.[54][55] Raymond had a multi-faceted attitude towards Peter Parker / Spider-Man, and was in fact the cause of his top student's early adventures against the Tinkerer and the Living Brain.[56][57]

Raymond was murdered by the Jackal for his identity and appearance, but his corpse and identity theft gets exposed by his former student and Miles Morales / Spider-Man.[58][59][60]

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Warskrull

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The Warskrull, also known as the Super-Skrull, is an alias used by characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

First version

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The first depiction was created by Chris Claremont and Jim Lee, and first appeared in Uncanny X-Men vol. 1 #275 (February 1991). A genetically-engineered group of Skrulls infiltrated the Shi'ar Empire, utilizing a Nexus Amplifier to assume total physical discorporation of their targets and adopt their superpowers along with their physical appearance. The Warskrulls captured the Starjammers in order to impersonate the Chamberlain to commit murders and genocide upon various Shi'ar affiliated races as well as Professor X for mental control over Lilandra Neramani, but the Warskrulls were eventually defeated by the combined forces of the X-Men and Deathbird to which the Shi'ar vowed to weed out the Warskrulls.[64][65]

Pagon

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Pagon is a Skrull who impersonated Elektra.

Criti Noll

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Criti Noll was a Skrull who impersonated Hank Pym.

Jarvis the Skrull

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Jarvis the Skrull is a Skrull who impersonated Edwin Jarvis. The character, created by Brian Michael Bendis and David Finch, first appeared in The New Avengers #3 (February 2005). During the "Secret Invasion" storyline, "Jarvis" utilized the Skrulls' computer virus from Avengers Tower to disable Iron Man (Tony Stark) and S.H.I.E.L.D.[66][67] Jarvis the Skrull then revealed to Maria Hill that multiple Skrulls were disguised as government agents before he realized his captive utilized a Life Model Decoy as a distraction for the Helicarrier's destruction, but he survived.[68] Jarvis the Skrull manipulated Jessica Jones to fight with the various heroes and villains against Veranke's armada, leaving Danielle Cage in his care.[69] During the "Dark Reign" storyline, Jarvis the Skrull was eventually found by Luke Cage before he's killed by Bullseye.[70]

Greenie

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Greenie is a Skrull who infiltrated S.H.I.E.L.D. The character, created by Jeph Loeb and Christos Cage, first appeared in Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America #5 (August 2007). Greenie impersonated Dum Dum Dugan which fooled Maria Hill and Abigail Brand on various matters, such as the Hulk's vengeance and leading the Skrulls posing as government agents, before "Dum-Dum" infiltrated S.W.O.R.D. to ensure the Peak orbital base's destruction for the Skull Empire's invasion of Earth.[71][72][73][74] Greenie also impersonated Valentina Allegra de Fontaine for covert matters, such as obtaining vibranium in the Savage Land.[75][76][77] Greenie hijacked the Fifty State Initiative before being killed by 3-D Man.[78]

Greenie in other media

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Rl'nnd

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Rl'nnd is a Skrull who utilized the powers of the X-Men.

Khn'nr

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Khn'nr is a Skrull who impersonated Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell) with botched mental conditioning, causing Khn'nr's personality to be erased and leaving the facade persona dominant.

Pitt'o Nili

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Pitt'o Nili is a Skrull who impersonated Captain America (Steve Rogers). The character, created by Brian Michael Bendis and Leinil Francis Yu, first appeared in Secret Invasion vol. 1 #1 (April 2008). He was brainwashed as per Veranke's orders among a Skrull group disguised as superheroes who fake an escape to Earth in order to confuse the Avengers' splinter groups in the Savage Land.[79] "Captain America" gets exposed by poison darts deadly to Skrulls, and killed by Shanna the She-Devil and Ka-Zar.[80][81][82]

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Chrell

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Chrell is a Skrull training instructor and commander.

X'iv

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X'iv is a Skrull trained by Chrell.[84]

Siri

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Siri is a Skrull. The character, created by Brian Michael Bendis and Leinil Yu, debuted in The New Avengers #40 (April 2008). She possessed the abilities of Elektra and Ghost Rider. Siri tries to replace the former, but is killed in battle.[85][86]

Warrior Woman

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Warstar

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First appearanceX-Men #137 (September 1980)
Created byChris Claremont and John Byrne
SpeciesTwo symbiotically linked sentient mechanoids
TeamsImperial Guard
AbilitiesB'nee: electricity generation
C'cil: gigantic, superhuman strength and durability
AliasesB'nee and C'cil

Warstar is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by Chris Claremont and John Byrne, first appeared in X-Men #137 (September 1980).

A warrior serving in the Royal Elite of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, Warstar is actually two symbiotically linked sentient mechanoids consisting of a small one named B'nee who can generate electricity and a large one named C'cil who is gigantic and immensely strong and durable; B'nee rides on C'cil's back.

Warstar in other media

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Warcat

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Natalie Washington

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Natalie Washington is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by Brian Michael Bendis and Stefano Caselli, first appeared in Invincible Iron Man vol. 4 #1 (November 2016).

Natalie Washington was the neighbor of Riri Williams. She came across Natalie when her garage was opened and showed an interest in Riri's work. During a picnic with Riri's family in Marquette Park, a guy driving a car opened fire on some bystanders, with Natalie and Riri's stepfather Gary both being victims.[87]

During the "Iron Man 2020" storyline, Ironheart's armor possesses an A.I. version of Natalie Washington called N.A.T.A.L.I.E.[88]

Natalie Washington in other media

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Lyric Ross portrays Natalie Washington in the Disney+ miniseries Ironheart (2025).[89] She and Gary Williams were victims of a drive-by shooting at Gary's garage and the mapping out of Riri's brain led to the creation of N.A.T.A.L.I.E.

Washout

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Washout
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceX-Force #129 (August 2002)
Created byPeter Milligan
Duncan Fegredo
In-story information
Alter egoJohn Lopez
SpeciesHuman Mutant
Team affiliationsUnderground
Weapon X
New Mutants
X-Force
Abilities
  • Water manipulation
  • Water transformation

Washout (John Lopez) is a fictional mutant character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in a one-page cameo in X-Force #129 (August 2002) before being given a larger role in the 2002–2003 Weapon X series.

John Lopez was a chronic bed-wetter as a child, until he discovered that he had the mutant ability to generate a spurt of water from his body on touch. Having no friends and no family, John wanted to try his luck at an audition to join the new media-savvy X-Force team. Taking on the codename Washout, John competed in a contest but was not recruited.[90] Soon after, John was approached by Malcolm Colcord to join the Weapon X project.[91] Accepting the offer, Washout underwent a process that enhanced his mutant ability to the point where Washout had the ability to transform his body into water, project high pressure jets of water from his arms, shape the water into any form, and even manipulate or siphon off the water within another person's body. However, the process had a severe side effect in that Washout's powers now gradually began to dehydrate him.[92] The more frequently he used them, the closer he would come to killing himself. His body was slowing cracking apart. Washout found out about these side effects and joined fellow Weapon X agent Brent Jackson in a conspiracy against the Director. They later started to work with Soldier X's Underground movement.[93]

Washout helped the Underground infiltrate the Weapon X compound by temporarily shutting down the power. At the same time, he attacked and attempted to kill the Director. He caused the water within the Director's body to boil, but the side effects from his powers caused Washout to die before he could finish off the Director.[94] Washout's remains were taken by Mister Sinister.[94]

Washout in other media

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Washout appears in the Wolverine and the X-Men episode "Greetings from Genosha".

Wasp

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Wasp is the name of several fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Janet van Dyne

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Hank Pym

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Hope van Dyne

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Nadia van Dyne

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Waspbunny

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Waspbunny is an anthropomorphic rabbit and animal version of Wasp.

Mary Jane Waterbuffalo

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Mary Jane Waterbuffalo is an anthropomorphic water buffalo version of Mary Jane Watson.

Anna Watson

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Mary Jane Watson

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Mary Crane Watsow

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Mary Crane Watsow is an anthropomorphic crane version of Mary Jane Watson.

Wave

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Wave (Pearl Pangan) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She was created by writer Greg Pak and artist Leinil Francis Yu as a water-based Cebuano superhero protecting the Philippines.[95]

Wave made her debut in the limited series War of the Realms, New Agents of Atlas in May 2019 and reprised her role as a member in the follow-on limited series Agents of Atlas (vol. 3). She also appeared in the series Aero teaming up with the title character.[96][97]

Pearl Pangan is a native of Cebu City and had a natural affinity for the water since she was a child. She is recruited for her swimming strength to conduct experiments with a company called Alontek. When Triumph Division raids the site and shuts down the experiments, she discovers she is capable of hydrokinesis (ability to control water).[96] Triumph Division recruits her to protect the Philippines, but later fires her for abandoning her post in the War of the Realms.[98] During the War of the Realms, Wave and the Agents of Atlas battle Sindr, the daughter of Surtur, to prevent her from melting the polar ice caps and turning Asia into New Muspelheim.[99]

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Kate Waynesboro

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Dr. Katherine "Kate" Waynesboro was created by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema, and has been primarily a supporting character of the Hulk. She first appeared in The Incredible Hulk (vol. 2) #287.

Bruce Banner hires Waynesboro as a laboratory assistant during a period of time when Banner's rational persona controls the Hulk, and eventually enters into a romantic relationship with him. During a battle with the Abomination, Banner discovers that Waynesboro is also an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., sent as a "minder" to ensure that Banner did not lose control of the Hulk again, which called her actions, including their romance, into question.[103]

The Abomination then kidnaps Waynesboro and offers her as a hostage to a faction of A.I.M. that had recently taken over MODOK's base, where she is subjected to the same process that had created MODOK, dubbing her "Ms. MODOK". MODOK states his intention to take her as a consort, to which she assents. When the Hulk objects, MODOK attacks him and atomizes the Abomination as a demonstration of power. Aghast at MODOK's casual murder, Ms. MODOK turns against him, and MODOK forces her back into the transformation chamber, restoring her to her original state.[104]

Waynesboro quits S.H.I.E.L.D. to continue her personal and professional relationship with Banner, but after his return from the so-called "Secret Wars", it is apparent that Banner is losing control of the Hulk just as S.H.I.E.L.D. feared. Waynesboro returns to S.H.I.E.L.D. to help capture the Hulk,[105] but ultimately leaves, unable to bear witnessing Banner's failing struggle to regain dominance.[106]

Waynseboro is later seen receiving information regarding the Warbound members from their former teammate Miek to find their biggest weaknesses.[107] Three weeks later she is sent to aid fellow S.H.I.E.L.D. agents in capturing the Warbound, but the group kidnap her to help one of their wounded members. She is caught in a plot by the Leader to irradiate the world with gamma rays, working with the Warbound to stop the threat. She gains Warbound member Hiroim's Oldstrong powers when he is killed in battle. She meets with Norman Osborn to get the Warbound pardoned for their crimes during World War Hulk, only to find out that he already has, being "a big believer in the concept of redemption".[108][109]

H.A.M.M.E.R. captures Waynesboro to extract the Oldpower for their own use, but Banner and Skaar assault the facility and rescue her.[110]

Weapon H

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Web-Man

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Web-Man is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

On Earth-57780, Web-Man is the evil clone of a Spider-Man with inverted colors created by Doctor Doom's Twin Machine.[111]

Web-Man in other media

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Web-Man makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse as a member of Miguel O'Hara's Spider-Society.

Wendigo

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Werewolf by Night

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James Wesley

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James Wesley is a minor character in Marvel Comics. The character, created by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli, first appeared in Daredevil #227 (February 1986). He is a faithful assistant of the Kingpin (Wilson Fisk).

He is ordered by the Kingpin to locate Nuke for the sole purpose of destroying Hell's Kitchen.[112] After Daredevil saves Hell's Kitchen, Wesley fears that said events would connect the Kingpin to the authorities.[113]

Wesley later comes back under his employer when tasked with handling reporter Sarah Dewey's affairs, and is also revealed to double as a criminal lawyer for anyone under his boss's payroll.[114]

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Nicodemus West

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Western Kid

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Charlie Weiderman

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Charles Weiderman is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character has appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #515 and created by J. Michael Straczynski, Mike Deodato Jr. and Mark Brooks

As a student at Midtown High School, Charlie was bullied by a group of students led by a teen named Rich, a football player on the school team.

Later, he tried to pull a knife on his tormentors only for the coach to catch him. Peter covered it up by stating that the knife belonged to his Uncle Ben (Ben would later support Peter for defusing a potentially violent situation). When Charlie slashed his tormentors' tires, he fled to the Parker house for protection. Charlie declared innocence and was backed up by Peter's Uncle Ben. After the bullies left, Ben asked Charlie if he actually slashed their tires. When Charlie was afraid to tell the truth, Ben Parker told him never to see Peter again and stated he would've respected Charlie if he admitted to the action.[115]

When Charlie encountered Sheila, a Midtown High cheerleader and girlfriend of Rich and was introduced to her, Rich humiliated Charlie again by ripping off his shorts.[116]

Charlie's dad got a new job in a different town. Peter appeared to see Charlie off reassuring that things will be different at the school that he will go to.[117]

As an adult, Charlie still searched for vindication. His father died and left him enough money to help fund the creation of a porous polymer compound that could completely cover a soldier and protect him from harm. Charlie eventually realized that his "skinsuit" would have to be composed of the energy-absorbing metal vibranium to protect the wearer from any impacts. Charlie talked Peter into a letter of recommendation that swayed industrialist Tony Stark, aware of Spider-Man's true identity and lead to believe that Peter was an active partner on the project, into authorizing a large grant. When Peter saw Charlie's hasty shortcuts involving the volatile vibranium however, he wanted to pull the plug on the project. Frantic, Charlie rushed the procedure and only moments too late realized Peter had been right; the vibranium blew up, encasing him in a skinsuit that bestowed the metal's properties on him.[118]

Attempting to duck responsibility, maddened by the chemicals in his suit and by Peter's insistence that he turn himself in, Charlie went on a rampage, locating and killing the now married Rich and Sheila, fighting Spider-Man, and, believing that Peter had betrayed him to Spider-Man, planned to kill Aunt May and Mary Jane. Unable to track down the Parkers, Charlie settled for destroying Peter's apartment and the family home in Forest Hills. Recalling that the fluid vibranium could be made solid by the use of extreme pressure, Spider-Man forced Charlie into an atmospheric chamber at Stark International, causing the skinsuit to harden, immobilizing him inside. Charlie was wheeled away by the doctors who assured Peter Parker and Tony Stark that they would get through the suit enough to keep Charlie alive. As Tony and a disheartened Peter discuss finding a way to remove the skinsuit, tears fell from Charlie's frozen eyes.[117]

Charlie did regain some degree of speech and movement when he volunteered for Harry Osborn's Promethean Trials as a test subject for a chemical that will cure Harry's ex-brother-in-law Mark Raxton. The experiment is a success and Charlie is freed from the skinsuit.[119]

Through his Vibranium skinsuit, Charlie was endowed with superhuman strength sufficient to lift an SUV and go toe-to-toe with Spider-Man. His skinsuit is fireproof, can absorb impact rendering him virtually invulnerable, and can vibrate at frequencies that allow him to split diamonds and slough off Spider-Man's webbing. A major side effect is that the skinsuit was too early to even be prototyped, and its chemical composition actively and severely affected Charlie's mind, driving him into a murderous rage.

Charlie possesses an intelligent, scientific mind, able to come up with ideas that Peter considered brilliant. Unfortunately, Charlie also had a desire to prove himself to others, resulting in him often rushing through his experiments. Peter states that at that time, Charlie did not have the patience that a scientist requires.

Evangeline Whedon

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Evangeline Whedon
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceX-Treme X-Men #21 (April, 2003)
Created byChris Claremont
Salvador Larroca
In-story information
Alter egoEvangeline "Vange" Whedon
SpeciesHuman Mutant
Team affiliations
AbilitiesAbility to transform into red dragon

Evangeline "Vange" Whedon is a fictional character, a mutant appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Whedon is a lawyer who possesses the mutant ability to transform into a dragon.[120] Her first appearance was in X-Treme X-Men #21.

Vange Whedon is a lawyer and a member of the Mutant Rights Coalition (or Mutant Rights League). Her ability to shapeshift is triggered when she comes in contact with blood. Evangeline used to be a successful prosecutor until others learned that she was a mutant. She was fired instantly and evicted from her apartment the next day. Her fiancé left her with an e-mail and her family disowned her.[121]

When the X-Men Bishop and Sage were being held in police custody, Whedon and the Mutant Rights League staged a protest for their release. While Evangeline was talking to Detective Cardones, a human struck the detective with a brick. The blood from the wound dripped on to Whedon, and caused her to shapeshift involuntarily. She transformed into a beast that resembled a dragon, and was out of control. Sage was able to stop Vange momentarily, while Bishop calmed her down enough to revert to her human form.[122][volume & issue needed]

Evangeline was called to Los Angeles when the X-Men needed legal help. Evangeline succeeded in getting Marie D'Ancanto, an anti-mutant terrorist, given a second chance by the X-Men, under probation and hired her as an assistant. Evangeline also helped the X-Men against a lawyer secretly working for the psychic mutant Elias Bogan.[123][volume & issue needed] X-Men: The 198 Files reveals that she kept her powers after the "Decimation" of the mutant population – the government considers her a 'Significant' national security threat. She currently still acts as the X-Men's lawyer.[volume & issue needed] Later, after the Second Coming crossover, she is seen as Teon's lawyer and defends him in court to keep him from being returned to the custody of his parents.[124]

Vange Whedon is a metamorph and can transform herself into a red dragon. This can be triggered consciously or by the presence of blood.

Evangeline Whedon in other media

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Evangeline Whedon appears in The Gifted, portrayed by Erinn Ruth. This version is the co-founder of the Mutant Underground.

Whiplash

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Whirlwind

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Abraham Whistler

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White Bear

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White Bear is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel comics.

White Bear is a polar bear that was experimented on by Nathaniel Essex and was released into the Canadian wilderness. The polar bear found it difficult to survive and eventually stumbled across Wolverine's wolf pack and killed them all. Wolverine returned and faced off against White Bear. After a vicious battle, White Bear was slain.[125]

White Cat

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White Cat is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He was originally created for a non-canon New Champions variant cover of Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 6 #36 where White Cat was depicted as the sidekick of Black Cat in light of the debut of Spider-Boy.[126] White Cat made his canon debut in Miles Morales: Spider-Man Vol. 2 #36 (August 2025) and was created by Kris Anka and Cody Zigla.

Lance Lewis is a cat burglar with luck-stealing ability. He was the partner of fellow burglar Inari.[127]

White Fox

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White Dragon

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White Dragon is the name of three fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

First White Dragon

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The origin of the original White Dragon is unknown. At some point in his past, he served as a scientist in a Chinese organization called the Council of Nine. While the scientists of the Council of Nine are known to be brilliant, his special scientific abilities were brought to question by the Council of Nine. The scientist lost face and went into self-exile until he can prove himself. He was joined by his lover Shara-Lee, the daughter of the man who had denounced him.[128]

White Dragon has his agents kidnap Tony Stark and bring him to his submarine, intending to use a device called the Transcriber to reprogram his mind. White Dragon succeeeds, but Stark learns that he has been manipulated and attacks White Dragon's transmission. Believing his efforts to be a failure, White Dragon initiates the self-destruct of the device he placed in Stark's head. The device does not harm Stark, since the Iron Man armor protecting him to the extent that he is only rendered unconscious. Upon crashing to the ground, Stark is rescued by Guardsman. Upon viewing the footage of Iron Man crashing to the ground, White Dragon deduces that Stark is Iron Man.[128]

White Dragon tries to take control of Stark a second time, but is unsuccessful, with Stark's armor blocking the Transcriber's effects. Iron Man destroys the blast tanks of White Dragon's submarine, causing it to sink to the bottom of the river. Shara-Lee revealed that she had been in control the whole time and that White Dragon jad been a pawn. White Dragon recovers after hearing Shara-Lee call him a dupe and activates the submarine's self-destruct sequence, killing them both.[129]

Second White Dragon

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The second White Dragon is the leader of the Dragon Lords in Chinatown. His group attempts to force Philip Chang, who owns a restaurant in New York City with his aunt and uncle, to join them. Change is rescued by Spider-Man, who defeats White Dragon and hands him over to the police.[130][131]

During the Dark Reign storyline, Mister Negative kills some of White Dragon's men in Sunset Park to gain control of Chinatown. Shortly after that, White Dragon joins Hood's crime syndicate. White Dragon meets with Negative, stating that Hood is going to take over his business and that Negative will pay 65% of all his earnings to Hood. White Dragon is surprised that Negative agreed to it, but then Negative shakes White Dragon's hand to corrupt him. Hood shoots White Dragon several times, causing him to return to his normal state.[132]

Third White Dragon

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A third White Dragon appeared leading his henchmen into a gunfight with Owl's gang. White Dragon and Owl are brutally beaten by the Superior Spider-Man (Doctor Octopus' mind in Peter Parker's body). The remainder of White Dragon's gang who evaded capture are recruited to join the Goblin Nation.[133]

White Jennie

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Jennifer "White Jennie" Royce is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Jennifer Royce is the former secretary for Heroes for Hire, the detective agency helmed by Luke Cage and Danny Rand.[134]

After the agency disbanded, she was convicted of the murder of her abusive boyfriend Eugene Mason. She tricked Cage and Rand to help her with her case, which was a front for her criminal activities with Black Mariah.[135][136]

White Rabbit

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White Sword

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White Sword (Blue) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, created by writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Pepe Larraz, and first appearing in X-Men (vol. 5) #12 (September 2020).

Blue was a mutant born on Okkara. When Daemons from the dimension Amenth attacked Okkara, he took up his fallen father's sword and took the name White Sword, leading his One Hundred Champions into Amenth as a vanguard and buying time for the rest of the Okkaran forces.[137][138] He and his army were lost and presumed dead in Amenth, but in reality, they built a stronghold, the Ivory Spire, deep within the dimension to defend against the Daemon hordes. Over millennia, the White Sword and his champions battled the Daemons daily, with the former resurrecting any champions killed in battle. This endless cycle eventually drove him mad, so much so that when Genesis encountered him during her counteroffensive against Annihilation, he saw her and her army as enemies and attacked, forcing them to retreat to Arakko.[139]

The White Sword was recruited by Famine and Death to fight for Arakko in the X of Swords tournament in Otherworld, on the condition that they would give him whatever he desired should they win.[140] He participated in three challenges, winning all of them and killing Gorgon in the final challenge.[141][142] When Arakko lost the tournament and Annihilation summoned its forces to invade Earth, the White Sword and his champions chose to leave the battlefield and return to the Ivory Spire in Amenth, reasoning that they had not come to fight a war.[143]

The White Sword was later defeated by Genesis and fell under her control shortly before the latter traveled to Planet Arakko and incited a civil war. Ninety-nine of his champions fell alongside him, but he sent the last one, Jon Ironfire, to Planet Arakko to warn them of Genesis' coming.[144] He and the remaining champions later fought and were defeated by Ironfire. After Storm destroyed the Annihilation Staff, the White Sword was freed from Genesis' control.[145]

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The White Sword is an Omega-level mutant with healing powers strong enough to resurrect the dead.[146] He is also capable of placing those he heals under his control.[147] If he releases someone from his control, he will never be able to heal or control them again. The White Sword is very long-lived, being thousands of years old.[148]

In combat, he wields a white sword named Purity, passed down to him from his father.[146][137]

White Tiger

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Hector Ayala

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Heroes for Hire

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Kasper Cole

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White Tiger
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceBlack Panther (vol. 3) #50 (December 2002)
Created byChristopher Priest (writer)
Dan Fraga (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoKevin "Kasper" Cole
Team affiliationsThe Crew
NYPD
Notable aliasesBlack Panther
AbilitiesPeak human physical strength, speed, reflexes and reactions, agility and durability,
Superhuman eyesight,
Night vision

Kevin "Kasper" Cole is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is the third to use the name White Tiger. He has also adopted the moniker of the Black Panther. The character was created by Christopher Priest and Dan Fraga and introduced in Black Panther (vol. 3) #50. With sales numbers declining on the third volume of Black Panther, the decision was made to retool the series.[149] The original character – T'Challa T'Chaka, the king of Wakanda – would be replaced with a new character impersonating the Black Panther, starting with issue #50 (December 2002).[150] According to writer Christopher Priest, this would be 'some guy who starts this gig, essentially, as a scam, but who evolves over the course of time to embrace and appreciate the rich heritage and culture of the Lord of the Wakandas'.[150]

In issue #50 of the Black Panther, Kevin "Kasper" Cole makes his first appearance. He is an officer in the narcotics division of the New York Police Department's Organized Crime Control Bureau (OCCB), looking to be promoted to homicide detective. He lives with his mother Ruth and his pregnant girlfriend Gwen in a squalid apartment in Harlem. His father "Black" Jack is a former cop that has been imprisoned on the charge of corruption.

The character was pitched by Priest as a 'dark satire of Spider-Man', in line with work he had done on DC Comics' Steel, who functioned similarly as a 'dysfunctional Superman'.[151] The character of Kasper Cole and his friends and family therefore take many cues from Peter Parker and his supporting cast, with Kasper's mother Ruth correlating with Aunt May, his father Jack with Uncle Ben and his girlfriend Gwen with Gwen Stacy.[151] Priest also drew inspiration from the film Training Day, as well as sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond.[151]

The first storyline, "Black and White", running in issues #50 to #56, focuses on Kasper's investigation into the ties between his boss Sal Anthony and the criminal 66 Bridges gang. Suspended from the police force, he adopts the mantle of the Black Panther - stealing the costume from his Sergeant Tork, an ally of the Panther - so that he can gather evidence. This brings him into conflict with Nigel "Triage" Blacque (who leads 66 Bridges) and the police department's Internal Affairs. During the course of the investigation, Kasper also comes into contact with the original Black Panther, as well as the Panther's antagonist and half-brother the White Wolf (Hunter). They both attempt to manipulate him to their needs. Christopher Priest has described "Black and White" as being 'about a war between The Black Panther (T'Challa) and the "white panther" (Hunter) over the soul of this young kid'.[150]

Tom DeFalco once taught me that Spider-Man's motivation for being Spider-Man was to patrol the city looking for crimes so he could photograph himself in the act of stopping the crimes and sell the photos to Jameson to raise money to pay his rent which was always late. Kasper's motive is to wear the costume so he won't be recognized by the good guys or the bad guys as he goes about cleaning up his precinct so he can get a promotion to Detective so he can make enough money to marry his pregnant girlfriend and move them all out of Harlem.

—Creator Christopher Priest, 2003[150]

Before the story arc concludes, it is revealed that 66 Bridges is led by Kasper's father as Kibuka (a plotline that has been left unresolved) and that Triage is his half-brother.[152] Kasper does not succeed in taking down the gang, although he manages to expose a number of crooked cops. He has also struck a deal with his corrupt boss, who will help him take down 66 Bridges if Kasper locates his kidnapped son. This search is key to the final Black Panther story arc, "Ascension" (#59-62).

In order to find the child, Kasper makes a deal with T'Challa's nemesis Erik Killmonger, the then rightful holder of the Black Panther mantle. Given a synthetic version of the herbs that grant the Black Panther his powers, Kasper gains the enhanced skills necessary to locate the child. The arc and the series concludes with Kasper becoming a White Tiger, a sort of acolyte to the Black Panther cult, although he remains in Harlem. Before the final Black Panther arc was finished, Kasper Cole was already designated as one of the feature characters in the short-lived The Crew (2003–2004, 7 issues). He makes his first regular appearance in issue #1 and as the new White Tiger in issue #2. His character provides narration (the only one to do so) for the second, fourth, (part of the) sixth and seventh (the final) issue. In the series, Kasper teams with James Rhodes (War Machine), Danny Vincente (Junta) and Josiah X in taking on Triage and the 66 Bridges Gang. While Kasper's relationship with the other characters is fraught with conflict, they nonetheless manage to defeat Triage.

After the conclusion of The Crew, he is referenced in the Civil War: Battle Damage Report one-shot.[153] During Civil War II, Kasper is shown in attendance at James Rhodes' funeral after he is killed by Thanos.[154] Kasper is later shown retired from the world of superheroics, now focusing on his police career after having been kicked out of his apartment by Gwen. T'Challa convinces him to don the White Tiger suit one last time in order to stop Cardiac and Vanisher, the latter of whom has been smuggling stolen vibranium out of Wakanda. Later, T'Challa unveils a new costume for Kasper and says that he wants to train him properly to become a hero again, not as White Tiger or Black Panther, but in a new identity altogether.[155]

Kevin "Kasper" Cole is depicted as biracial, the child of an African man and a Jewish woman. As a result of the sharp contrast between his light skin and the dark skin of his father, he has been nicknamed Kasper, after Casper the Friendly Ghost. Aspects of his heritage and the colour of his skin are frequently referenced in Black Panther and The Crew. Initially, Kasper Cole was to be modelled after actor Vin Diesel, an idea suggested by artist Oscar Jimenez.[150] Language and culture barriers, as Priest describes it, precluded this suggestion from being properly translated to Jorge Lucas, who ended up as the penciller of the Black Panther title.[150]

Kasper Cole was initially non-powered, wearing only the Black Panther's outfit for protection and carrying a pair of 9×19mm pistols[156] (later loaded with non-lethal gel bullets[157]). Later on, after ingesting a synthetic version of the herbs that give the original Black Panther his powers, he possesses peak human physical strength, speed, reflexes and reactions, agility and durability, superhuman eyesight, and night vision.[157]

The suit Kasper wears as the Black Panther and later as the White Tiger is a vibranium microweave body suit capable of dissipating the kinetic and hydrostatic shock damage of bullets or bullet-like objects, essentially making it bullet-proof.[158][159] It also has special vibranium soled boots for scaling vertical surfaces.[158][159] Anti-metal properties of the Antarctic vibranium in his claws and boots will break down any known metal including adamantium.[157] Kasper also carries energy based throwing daggers capable of paralyzing or tagging his enemies.[157] He can track those tagged via an advanced pocket computer (which also has numerous other capabilities), a Kimiyo Card.[157]

Angela del Toro

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Ava Ayala

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White Wolf

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Whiteout

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Debra Whitman

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Whizzer

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Robert Frank

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James Sanders

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Stanley Stewart

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Wiccan

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Wicked

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Wicked is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Wicked first appeared in Excalibur (vol. 3) #1 (May, 2004) and was created by Chris Claremont and Aaron Lopresti. Wicked is a mutant with the ability to summon ghosts through their residual energies, allowing them to communicate with others and do her bidding.

Wicked is one of the few survivors of the Wild Sentinel attack on Genosha's capital Hammer Bay. Right before the attack she had a fight with her mother about her gothic fashion. Her mother shouts that she was wicked, right before their house was destroyed by the Sentinels. She somehow survives and she is next seen following Charles Xavier as he treks through the island. She confronts Xavier, angered by his X-Men's failure to protect the mutants of Genosha. The two are confronted by Unus the Untouchable and his men. With the assistances of Wicked's friend Freakshow, the confrontation is stalled. Freakshow and Wicked agree to be Xavier's students. Later on that day, Wicked saves Magneto, believed to be dead but in reality hiding on the island, from Callisto, who Storm had sent to keep an eye on Xavier. When Callisto battles Wicked's spirits, it was discovered that when the ghosts were hurt Wicked feels the pain instead.[160]

With these members and the later additions of Shola Inkosi and Karima Shapandar they form a team with the mission of rebuilding the island of Genosha and finding survivors. They successfully find a gray skinned mutant named Broadband, with the power to tap into all forms of electronic communications and project them to others, Book, a former librarian with a vast repository of knowledge, and the unwilling ally Dark Beast. Around this time, Wicked and Freakshow also endure an attack/search and rescue mission by former Genoshan Magistrates (the ex-police force of the island). Everyone gets in on the battle and the two eventually subdue some of the attackers themselves.[161]

Since the events of the House of M and the conclusion in Decimation it was seen that Wicked was among the depowered, as well as the rest of the Excalibur (vol. 3) cast in the Son of M miniseries. Desperate to gain her powers back, she took a huff of the Terrigen Mists Quicksilver was offering and regained her powers. However, with her powers enhanced by the Mists, she was encountered by the spirits of her deceased parents, who condemned her, saying she had left them to die, and that she was a "nasty, selfish little tramp", until she made them go away. She was later taken to a hospital with the other refugees, and the effects of the Mists wore off, leaving her powerless once more.[162]

Through unknown means, Wicked regained her powers and appeared on Genosha. When interacting with Kitty Pryde during the Hannukah season, Wicked summoned the ghost of Kitty's father Carmine.[163]

Wicked was seen among the mutants living on Krakoa.[164]

Following the aftermath of a bomb explosion in Milford, New Hampshire, Wicked assisted in providing counsel to the survivors of the explosion.[165]

Wild Child

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Wild Thing

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Wild Thing (Rina Logan) is a mutant character in the alternate future MC2, daughter of Elektra and Wolverine. Created by Tom DeFalco and Ron Lim, the character first appeared in J2 #5 (February 1999).[166] She had her own series for a time, but due to low sales it was canceled after issue #5.

For a short period of time, Wild Thing is a member of a superhero team composed of herself, Magneta, and Daze, but she quits when Magneta becomes villainous.[volume & issue needed] When Loki kidnaps several of Earth's heroes (including her father), Wild Thing's enhanced senses are pivotal in finding them.[volume & issue needed]

Rina possesses many of her father's mutant abilities, including accelerated healing and superhuman senses, strength, reflexes and endurance. She also has a set of "Psi-Claws", created from psychokinetic energy, which, although they appear similar to her father's adamantium claws, usually inflict damage on a mental rather than a physical level. However, if she concentrates hard enough, her claws can actually slice through steel and stone. Her fighting skills are impressive, as her parents have trained her in martial arts. Her skills are sufficient to enable her to engage J2 in hand-to-hand combat and hold her own, despite the advantages his much greater strength provides him.[volume & issue needed]

Alex Wilder

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Geoffrey Wilder

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Wildside

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Wildstreak

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Jason Wilkes

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Will o' the Wisp

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Reese Williams

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Reese Williams is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She first appears in Moon Knight (Vol. 9) #1 (July, 2021) and was created by Jed MacKay and Alessandro Cappuccio. Reese has the abilities of superhuman speed, regeneration, immortality and the ability to turn into mist.

Reese lived in Manhattan when she was turned into a vampire by the Structure, a vampiric cult. She was forced by the cult to create more vampires, where she was almost killed by Moon Knight until she explained the situation. She began work as Moon Knight's receptionist. Reese, alongside Soldier, would later be ambushed by Zodiac. Zodiac shot a bullet through Reese into Soldier, killing Soldier before being infected with Reese's chunk of heart and turned into a vampire.[167][168]

After the death of Moon Knight, Reese took over the Midnight Mission organization.[169][170]

Riri Williams

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Verity Willis

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Verity Willis is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Verity Willis is a doctor with the ability to detect lies, and a friend of Loki.[171]

Verity Willis in other media

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Verity Willis appears in Loki and Deadpool & Wolverine as the original identity of Hunter B-15 (portrayed by Wunmi Mosaku).[172]

Willow

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Willow is a fictional mutant character created by Marvel Comics for their Marvel 2099 run X-Nation 2099. This short-lived series only lasted six issues before ending. Willow can perfectly mimic the shape of other beings, although her facial markings remain prevalent.

In the year 2099, a young girl named Winter Frost gets a job at a local amusement park, Million Palms Amusement Park, which is actually presided over by a king and a queen. One day Queen Perigrine disappears, and her body is found at the bottom of the Tunnel of Love. King Avian becomes suspicious of everyone and requires genetic scans of all incoming tourists before they can enter. Anyone with genetic anomalies is imprisoned in an underground labyrinth and subjected to many tests and acts of torture.[volume & issue needed]

Winter is discovered to be a mutant and is imprisoned. Among the other inmates is a tormented girl named Willow. The two girls became friends, but Willow os taken away by Avian. Winter tries to escape to save her friend, but is discovered. For her actions she is sentenced to public execution. When she is taken to be executed, she sees the missing queen, who is revealed to be Willow using her shapeshifter abilities. Willow orchestrates her and Winter's escape from the facility.[volume & issue needed]

The pair arrive at Halo City, the home of X-Nation, and join the group. They move into a home for indigent children which is maintained by the 'Sisterhood of the Howling Commandos'. Cerebra, one of the members of the current X-Men, assists the Commandos in teaching the children. The group spends downtime at 'milk' bars, as a new process had been invented to give dairy products narcotic qualities.[volume & issue needed]

Some time later, Avian decides to mount a mission to recapture Willow in a bid to be the first to find the fabled Mutant Messiah. He attacks the children and captures Willow. Wanting to rescue their friend, X-Nation decides to infiltrate the Million Palms facility and save her. However, their fledgling efforts end in their capture and subsequent torture. Willow is able to escape and, is able to help liberate her friends by impersonating Avian.

Upon their return home they find that Halo City has been blown up by the Atlantean army, and the city is being flooded due to the Phalanx melting the polar ice caps.[volume & issue needed] The entire Sisterhood has been killed in a battle that took many Atlantean lives. Exodus awakes from another century-long slumber and tries to make X-Nation his Acolytes. They refuse and are subsequently beaten. The entire group realize Exodus is not to be trusted when he refuses to help save the human population of Halo City. Those who survive are teleported away by Mademoiselle Strange.[volume & issue needed]

They travel to the Savage Land, along with many other humans and mutants, as it is now the last inhabitable place on earth. They do what they can to begin to form a society there. Willow, along with Nostromo, Bloodhawk, La Lunatica, communications expert Jade Ryuteki, Mr. Hodge and a scientist named Mr. Winn form part of an exploration team into the jungles. Along the way they stumble upon an alien space craft and become trapped inside of it. Willow shapeshifts into one of the previous alien owners of the ship to allow them to escape, but she becomes trapped in that form. With the alien mind taking over, La Lunatica slams her into the water to protect the rest of the group. Nostromo dives in after her and succeeds in subduing her feral persona and returning her to normal, but he does not resurface. Luna dives after him, but only finds a strange cocoon at the bottom. Nostromo "hatches" in full Phalanx form and some of President Doom's operatives arrive to bring the boy to Doom. Mr. Winn turns out to be a Phalanx and kills all of Doom's men. The heroes end up the last people standing as Winn teleports away with Nostromo.[volume & issue needed]

They escape back to the 'Last Refuge'. Willow, transformed into a green flying creature, tries to smooth relations with the mutant hating Hodge, as both had lost a friend with the betrayal of Mr. Winn. On the outskirts of the city, the expedition is confronted with another Phalanx warrior, threatening to assimilate them all.[volume & issue needed]

Later, Willow is among the human/mutant coalition shown trying to rebuild the Savage Land settlement. She is the one who realizes that Uproar, who had become lost when kidnapped along with Wulff, has been missing for some time.[volume & issue needed]

Jim Wilson

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Darlene Wilson

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Darlene Wilson is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She first appeared in Captain America #277 (October 1982), and created by J.M. DeMatteis and Mike Zeck.

Darlene Wilson is the mother of Sam Wilson / Falcon and Sarah Wilson. Darlene was supportive to different religions and comparative theology.[173][174][175] Darlene is later shot and killed by a mugger.[173]

Darlene Wilson in other media

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Darlene Wilson appears in the Avengers Assemble episode "One Little Thing", voiced by Cree Summer.[176]

Paul Wilson

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Paul Wilson and Darlene Wilson are fictional characters appearing in Marvel Comics. Both characters first appeared in Captain America #277 (October 1982), and created by J.M. DeMatteis and Mike Zeck.

Paul was a minister who is the father of Sam Wilson and Sarah Wilson. He was later killed trying to break up a neighborhood fight,[173][177][178]

Sarah Wilson

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Sarah Wilson is a fictional character appearing in Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain America #134 (February 1971), and created by J.M. DeMatteis and Mike Zeck.

She is the sister of Sam Wilson / Falcon. Sarah is shown as supportive of her brother's personal problems as she went though similar things as well.[179][180][181][182]

Sarah Wilson in other media

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Sarah Wilson appears in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, portrayed by Adepero Oduye.[183]

Wind Dancer

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Windshear

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Windshear (Colin Ashworth Hume) is a mutant superhero and member of Alpha Flight. Created by Fabian Nicieza and Michael Bair, the character first appeared in Alpha Flight #87 (April 1991).[184] He has the ability to project "hard-air" molecules, which he can use to create constructs, release as concussive force, and propel himself in flight. He was born in Canada, but grew up in Britain.

Hume was hired by Roxxon Oil Corp and given a battlesuit that allowed him to control his powers more thoroughly. When he was unable to defeat a machine-creature at Roxxon's Denver Energy Research station, the company called in Box and Diamond Lil.[185] The trio and Forge discovered James MacDonald Hudson at the machine's core.[186] Hume, upset about Roxxon's practices, quit the company and returned to Canada with the members of Alpha Flight, and was soon accepted onto the team, first on a probationary basis and later as a full member.[187][188] He was later appointed the Chief Administrator of Alpha Flight.[189] He was one of the superheroes who vanished during the Infinity Gauntlet saga when Thanos used the Infinity Gauntlet's power to sacrifice half of the population of the universe to Death.[190] He appears in Infinity Crusade as one of the Goddess' mind-controlled lackeys.[191]

Eventually, the Canadian government disbands Department H and the Flight programs, and Hume returns to England.[volume & issue needed] Hume set up a curio shop to sell "hard air" constructs. When the Thunderbolts were investigating a series of murders committed with bullets created out of hard air, they investigated Hume and learned of Roxxon's connection.[volume & issue needed]

He is among those depowered by M-Day,[192] but continues to fight crime in Toronto under the alias Chinook.[193]

Wing

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Colleen Wing

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Wyatt Wingfoot

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Winter Soldier

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Norah Winters

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Norah Winters is a fictional supporting character of Spider-Man. Created by Joe Kelly and Chris Bachalo, the character first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #575.

Nora Winters is a reporter for the Daily Bugle. She has worked with Peter Parker on numerous occasions.[194][195]

Nora was romantically involved with Randy Robertson for a time,[196] but the latter breaks up with her when she puts her career above anything else, staying on the sidelines to film Randy fighting the Hobgoblin when she had access to a bag of the Goblin's pumpkin bombs. She soon starts dating Phil Urich,[197] who was secretly the Hobgoblin and had plotted her and Randy's breakup.[197]

When Phil's villain identity is revealed in a television broadcast, Nora gets fired from her position.[198]

Wipeout

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Pete Wisdom

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Romany Wisdom

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Romany Wisdom
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearancePryde and Wisdom #2
(October 1996)
Created byWarren Ellis (writer)
Terry Dodson (artist)
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Supporting character ofPete Wisdom

Romany Wisdom is a fictional supporting character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She first appeared in Pryde and Wisdom #2 (October 1996), and was created by Warren Ellis and Terry Dodson.

Romany Wisdom is the sister to X-Men ally Pete Wisdom, and a former agent of the Royal Metropolitan Police's Department of Unusual Death (Department F.66).[199] Born in England, nothing is known about Romany's childhood after her mother is killed, as she had cut ties with her family. Following those years, Romany meets and falls in love with Joseph Chapman, aka the third Union Jack. They break up under vague circumstances, but remain friends. She continues to help Jack during his super-hero adventures, whenever her expertise is needed. She is an obsessed history fanatic, and knows much about ancient cultures, even such secret races as vampires.[200]

In order to make headway in a murder investigation, Pete is forced to contact his estranged family - visiting his borderline-senile father, Harold, to get a professional profiling on the killer, and his sister, Romany, who can translate the symbols on the bodies. With Romany's help, they determine that the murderer believes himself to be Cain, son of Adam, and is composing a letter directly to God on the corpses he has left behind, asking for forgiveness and to be allowed admittance into heaven. Ascertaining the killer's identity as John Gideon, a deranged officer from Department F.66, they track him down just as he makes contact with Amanda Jardine... and just after Harold Wisdom had taken it upon himself to hunt down Gideon.[201]

Later, Romany is revealed to have been transformed into the cyborg head of a secret global conspiracy, which in her words is "so high up that they may as well be the right hand of God", which conducts clandestine experiments with human beings using alien technology in order to create parts to build a techno-organic world engine.[202] She has yet to be seen since then, and is presumed to have died after her brother's particular incarnation of X-Force destroyed the entire facility in England, though she has stated that no matter what happened, "the work would always continue".

Witchfire

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Witchfire (Ananym) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted as a former superhero, now supervillain, and magician.

Witchfire was a former member of Gamma Flight and was eventually recruited into Beta Flight. She is the daughter of X-Men villain Belasco.

Wither

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Wither
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PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceNew Mutants (vol. 2) #3 (September 2003)
Created byNunzio DeFilippis
Christina Weir
Keron Grant
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Alter egoKevin Ford
SpeciesHuman mutant
Team affiliationsHellions training squad
New Mutants training squad
Xavier Institute
PartnershipsSelene
AbilitiesDisintegration

Wither (Kevin Ford) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a mutant as well as a member of the student body at the Xavier Institute, a member of the Hellions training squad, and a supervillain as a part of Selene's Coven.

When Kevin Ford's powers first manifested, he panicked. His father tried to calm him down, but Kevin's power reduced him to dust. A talented artist, Kevin lives in a scrap yard and turns unwanted scrap into beautiful art. He is found by Danielle Moonstar and brought to the Xavier Institute,[203] where he begins to develop friendships with Laurie Collins, David Alleyne, and Sofia Mantega.[204] When Donald Pierce attacks them and impales Laurie, Kevin lashes out and uses his power on Pierce. To stop him from killing Pierce, Moonstar shows him his worst fear - using his power on an innocent person. Frightened by the physiological pleasure he experienced when using his power on Pierce, he leaves the institute.[205]

Some months later Emma Frost persuades him to return, and he joins the New Mutants squad under the codename Wither. Clashing with Elixir, the current object of Laurie's affections, Mercury of the Hellions reaches out to him, having developed a crush on him.[206] He is arrested by the FBI for killing his father. While the Hellions try to rescue him, the New Mutants stop them, fearing the consequences of involving the Institute in a fight with the FBI. Kevin sees this as a betrayal, and he switches to the Hellions squad.[207] He discovers Elixir's former relationship with Wolfsbane and reveals it to the school, successfully ending Josh's relationship with Laurie.[208]

Kevin spends some time vacationing with the Hellion squad. They get caught up with the powerful 'Kingmaker' who grants people their wishes in return for favors later. Kevin spends some time without his powers due to drugs supplied by their new ally. However, once the Hellions discover the favor is stealing a biological weapon, they rebel. Kevin loses access to the drugs. He uses his powers to destroy the weapon.[209] After M-Day, Kevin believes he has lost his powers like most of the mutant population. When he touches Laurie's hand, however, it withers. After a session in David Alleyne's Danger Cave, Kevin overhears Julian Keller referring to him as "dangerous." Kevin again runs away from the institute, unaware that Julian also wanted to help him.[210]

Kevin goes to Mutant Town, and lives in the company of Selene, in disguise as an old lady. After seeing Selene shot by the police, he kills two policemen in a rage. Wither and Selene embrace as Kevin accepts Selene's offer to be her "king" as they fade away, presumably to Selene's dimension.[211] Wither lives a life of luxury with Selene, but he still has feelings for Laurie and because of this is still reluctant to use his powers. Using illusions of Elixir and Laurie, Selene is able to get him to renounce these inhibitions.[212]

Wither is among Selene's Inner Circle, dispatched to retrieve Selene's mystical knife from the X-Men. During the resulting fight, he is distracted by Dust, her transient form proving difficult for him to affect. However, when Onyxx attacks, Wither uses his powers to disintegrate his rocky form, killing him instantly.[volume & issue needed] During a quarrel with Eli Bard, Wither transforms, revealing that Selene has used her powers to make him an immortal vampire, much like Bard. Bard is killed immediately after their argument by Selene herself. Elixir and Wither face against one another, with Elixir reluctantly killing Wither by disintegrating his body.[213]

Years later, Wither resurfaces in the newly founded mutant nation of Krakoa, having been presumably reborn by the hand of The Five, a group of mutants capable of combining their powers into a process of resurrection, brought together by Charles Xavier as part of his plans for mutant ascension. He was seen talking to Bevatron with his old Hellions Squad, living in the Akademos Habitat.[214]

Wither decays, and eventually disintegrates, organic matter by touch—a power which is involuntary. With extended contact he would reduce almost anything—or anyone—organic to dust. As a result of his power, he is only able to wear clothing made of synthetic textiles. This power is even more difficult to deal with due to Kevin's self-styled interpretation that his ability wants him to use it. It has a "hunger", which gives Kevin a desire to use it, though this could just be a psychological aspect of his power. He is also sometimes shown to see things in their decayed form, such as live pigeons appearing to be decayed through his eyes. During a later confrontation with Eli Bard, Wither shows also that he can transform into a vampire-like being, due to Selene's manipulation.[215]

Witness

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Wizard

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Wiz Kid

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Wiz Kid (Takeshi 'Taki' Matsuya) is a mutant character appearing in X-Men related titles. The character was created by Louise Simonson and Jon Bogdanove, and first appeared in X-Terminators (Vol. 1) #1 (June 1988). Wiz Kid has the power of technokinesis and can manipulate and rearrange machinery with his mind. He tends to use this ability on his own wheelchair, giving it various forms and functions.

Takeshi Matsuya was orphaned at a young age when his parents died in a car crash, which also resulted in him becoming paraplegic. He befriends the young mutants Leech and Artie Maddicks at his school. During the Inferno event, the three boys are kidnapped by N'astirh's demons to be used in a ritual, however N'astirh uses Taki to build him a supercomputer to increase his own abilities. Taki then helps the New Mutants and the X-Terminators defeat the demons.[216]

Taki retains his powers after the Decimation, but lists himself as depowered on the S.H.I.E.L.D database. He goes on to join Avengers Academy.[217][218]

During the Krakoan Age, Taki joins S.W.O.R.D.'s mutant team, the Six, as the 'Control'. After Abigail Brand is found to be a traitor for Orchis, Takeshi joins the X-Corps, maintaining their base with Trinary.[219][220]

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Wiz Kid appears in the X-Men: The Animated Series episode "No Mutant Is an Island".[221]

Wolf Cub

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Wolf Cub (Nicholas Gleason) is a fictional character and mutant created by Brian K. Vaughan and Lee Ferguson, and first appeared in Chamber #1.

Gleason possesses a permanent werewolf-like form that imbues him with enhanced senses, strength, speed, agility, reflexes, coordination, balance and endurance. Additionally, Gleason possesses razor-sharp claws and fangs, a full-body coat of fur, and pointed ears.

After the deaths of his parents, Gleason is targeted by anti-mutant assassins. He is rescued by X-Men members Chamber and Cyclops, and subsequently enrolled at the Xavier Institute.[volume & issue needed][222] After accidentally injuring Havok, he runs away from the Institute and is invited to join a group called Dominant Species by Maximus Lobo. He declines, and later rejoins the school as a member of the Paragons training squad.[223]

Wolf Cub is recruited to the Young X-Men after Cyclops intervenes in his attempts to kill Maximus Lobo, former leader of the Dominant Species and an M-Day casualty, as revenge for his manipulation of Nicholas.[224] The team battles Donald Pierce, during which Wolf Cub is killed.[225] Years later, he is resurrected by the Five following the establishment of Krakoa as a mutant nation.[226]

Wolf Spider

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Wolf Spider is an alias used by several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Wolf Spiders

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The Wolf Spiders, created by Butch Guice and Ed Brubaker, and first appeared in Captain America #617 (June 2011), are a special ops team trained by the Red Room.

The first candidate was Niko Constantin, an assassin who is imprisoned in a gulag (alongside Boris Bullski and Unicorn). At the prison, he is the sadistic leader of his own gang and sold out Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier to Andre Rostov.[227]

The Wolf Spiders later act as the Red Widow's enforcers, trying to assassinate White Widow but are stopped by Black Widow.[228] The Wolf Spiders are also defeated by Captain America and Iron Man as well as the Winter Hulk during a conspiracy to eliminate Namor.[229]

Spider individual

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An unidentified multiverse individual, created by Dan Slott and Olivier Coipel, and first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 3) #11 (December 2014).

This Wolf Spider is a Spider-type superhero with werewolf features. He is killed by Karn of the Inheritors during the "Spider-Verse" storyline.[230]

Wolf Spider in other media

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A version of Wolf Spider, loosely inspired by the unidentified incarnation, appears in the Ultimate Spider-Man four-part episode "Return to the Spider-Verse", voiced by Christopher Daniel Barnes.[231] This version is a villainous alternate universe variant of Peter Parker who possesses organic, spider leg-like appendages. He travels the multiverse to obtain the Siege Perilous' fragments and absorb the powers of his heroic doppelgangers, Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy for himself. He initially succeeds after assimilating his "main" doppelganger before being overloaded and shattered across the multiverse.

Wolfsbane

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Wolverine

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Wolverine-Bug

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Wolverine-Bug is an anthropomorphic insect and member of the X-Bugs from Earth-8311.

Wonder Man

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Wong

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Wong-Chu

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Jimmy Woo

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Woodgod

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Woodgod is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Woodgod was created by two scientists, David and Ellen Pace, on their farm in New Mexico, possessing a Satyr-like shape as the result of a gene-splicing experiment that involved human DNA and animal DNA. They also had been working with nerve gas for the federal government. When people from the nearby town of Liberty, New Mexico, discovered Woodgod they stormed the farm and shot him. One of the townspeople smashed a canister of the lethal nerve gas within the barn, killing the Paces and everyone in Liberty. When Col. Del Tremens and the U.S. Army came to investigate what happened in Liberty, they found and battled Woodgod (who was immune to the gas) and quarantined the empty town.[232]

Later, the Hulk and Spider-Man turned up in Liberty, and Col. Tremens and the army tried to kill both them and Woodgod.[233][234]

Woodgod escaped and returned to the Pace farm, using David Pace's notes to teach himself how to read. Using Pace's notebooks and equipment, Woodgod began genetic experiments using the methods he had discovered and created the sentient half-humanoid half-animals of human intelligence that he called the Changelings. He resisted a coup by the murderous Changeling Leoninus. He soon left the Pace farm and found a valley in the Colorado Rocky Mountains where he established a community for the Changelings, and became the Lawgiver of the Changelings.[235]

Some time later, Woodgod was revealed to have become an experimental subject of the Stranger on his laboratory world.[236]

Woodgod then returned to Earth in Jack of Hearts's caravan.[237]

Woodgod later thwarted attempts by Leoninus and Roxxon to take control of the Changelings' breeding patterns.[238]

Woodgod later returns to Earth and fights Red Hulk. Red Hulk sends Woodgod running as a Hulk that is not the one he knows appears.[239]

Warren Worthington II

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Warren Worthington Jr., also known as Warren Worthington II, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books within Marvel Comics. The character was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and first appeared in X-Men vol. 1 #14 (September 1965). He was the father of Warren Worthington III / Angel / Archangel and the CEO of Worthington Industries.[240]

As a member of the Hellfire Club, Worthington has interacted with Howard Stark, John Braddock, and Sebastian Shaw.[241] Warren's diamond-smuggling brother Burt Worthington (who operated as Dazzler) sent some agents to kill him.[242]

Warren Worthington II in other media

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Warren Worthington III

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Wraith

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Wraith is the name of several fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Brian DeWolff

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Hector Rendoza

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Zak-Del

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Yuri Watanabe

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Wrecker

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Wrongslide

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Wrongslide is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

When the High Summoner of Arakko betrayed and killed Rockslide in Otherworld, the Five of Krakoa attempted to revive him. Unfortunately, they created an amalgamated clone of his multiversal variants as a side effect of him being killed in Otherworld.[243][244][245] Wrongslide later entered X-Factor's custody before sacrificing himself to replenish Krakoa by giving up his energy.[15][246][247][248]

The Wu

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The Wu (Alice Gulliver) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books from Marvel Comics. The character, created by James Robinson and Mike Perkins, first appeared in Doctor Strange: Last Days of Magic (April 2016).

Alice Gulliver is the daughter of Hong Kong's mystic guardian, The August Wu of the Coral Shore, and a human police officer father, Adam Gulliver. She met Doctor Strange when he came to aid The August Wu on a case. Sometime later, The August Wu was killed by a demon, resulting in Alice's black hair suddenly turning a shade of coral red, just like her mother's. Growing up, she became a police officer like her father while also battling demonic entities under the name The Wu.[249]

Adam was later killed by Chinese Triads, pushing Alice further into her career. She later met Scarlet Witch and the two teamed up to defeat Dark Tongji. Despite his magical abilities, Alice defeated him with a plain bullet.[250]

Alice is later seen among the numerous magic users that Scarlet Witch visits after noticing a string of magic based crimes around the world.[251]

Alice inherited magical affinity from her mother. In order to maintain a low profile, she rarely uses magic directly and instead imbueds her weaponry with hexes and spells that are invisible to normal eyes.

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The Wu, renamed Alice Wu-Gulliver, appears in Agatha All Along, portrayed by Ali Ahn.[252] This version is an ex-police officer and security guard whose mother Lorna was a famous singer and witch who was widely rumoured to having been lost to the Witch's Road. Additionally, Alice is portrayed with having black hair with red highlights. Alice joins Agatha Harkness's coven to walk the Witches' Road, suggesting that she might learn the truth of what happened to her mother. At the end of the third trial, Alice dies after her magic is absorbed by a possessed Agatha and her soul is claimed by Rio Vidal / Death.

Leiko Wu

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Leiko Wu is a fictional character appearing in Marvel Comics. The character, created by Doug Moench and Paul Gulacy, first appeared in Master of Kung Fu #33 (October 1975).

Leiko Wu is a British Chinese MI-6 agent. Upon joining, she entered a romantic relationship with Clive Reston, but she left him for Simon Bretnor, who later became the villain Mordillo.[253] She soon joined back up with Reston along with his new allies Black Jack Tarr and Shang-Chi, the latter of whom she developed feelings for. Together, they defeated Mordillo.[254] She continued to go on several missions with Shang-Chi and Reston which would usually cause awkward tension among them.[255] Wu would also help Shang-Chi defeat his father, Fu Manchu, on a couple of occasions.[256][257][258]

Sometime after her relationship with Shang-Chi ended, Leiko is murdered by Razor Fist while working undercover in the triads for MI-6. Leiko's murder prompts Shang-Chi to return to London, where he reunites with Tarr and his former enemy Skull Crusher, who alleges that Leiko planned to defect MI-6 for him. When Razor Fist's employer is revealed to be White Dragon, Skull-Crusher's rival triad clan leader, Shang-Chi and Skull-Crusher arrive at White Dragon's estate, but are captured by Shang-Chi's brother Midnight Sun, White Dragon's master. Midnight Sun decapitates White Dragon and Skull-Crusher for the Mao Shan Pai ritual, which requires the heads of the triad leaders. Instead of granting him the powers that the ritual would grant him, the spell instead resurrects Leiko due to Skull-Crusher secretly making her the leader of his clan before her death. Leiko uses her newfound powers to main Razor Fist and summons the spirits of the dead triad leaders to drag Midnight Sun back to their realm. Shang-Chi is unable to bring his former lover back to her normal self and she flees when Tarr arrives at the estate with backup. Leiko is later seen taking a photo that Shang-Chi leaves behind at her grave of the two of them.[259]

Leiko eventually resumes her duties with MI-6. When MI-6 discovers that Zheng Zu's (Fu Manchu's real identity) organization is active again, Leiko visits Shang-Chi at his new residence in San Francisco to warn him, only for the two to be attacked by unknown assailants. The two are rescued by Shang-Chi's previously unknown half-siblings, Brother Sabre and Sister Dagger, who reveal that Shang-Chi has been chosen by Zheng Zu's spirit as the new Supreme Commander of the Five Weapons Society, the true name of their father's organization. Sabre and Dagger request Shang-Chi's help in overthrowing Sister Hammer, the illegitimate leader of the Society and his long-lost full sister, Shi-Hua, who sent the assassins to kill her brother in order to consolidate her rule.[260] Leiko flies Shang-Chi back to London, where the House of the Deadly Staff and Sister Hammer are located. Despite Leiko's offer to help, Shang-Chi insists on confronting his sister alone.[261]

Leiko provides Shang-Chi with information via phone call regarding a map leading to his uncle Zheng Yi's grave and attempts to prevent an MI5-led raid on the House of the Deadly Staff; the leading officer ignores her warnings and leads an assault, only for him and his forces to be massacred by Shi-Hua and her henchmen.[262] When Shi-Hua and her jiangshi army attack London, Lekio and MI-6 help defend the city with Shang-Chi and his siblings. After the army is defeated and Shi-Hua is subdued, Leiko attempts to shoot her in the head, but the bullet is caught by Shang-Chi, who allows his sister to flee.[263]

While Shang-Chi is still in London, Leiko approaches him on behalf of MI-6 and asks him to steal the mystical Equinox Blade from the British Museum before it could be auctioned off due to the danger the sword poses. Leiko guides Shang-Chi via earpiece through the museum's security systems, but he encounters Lady Deathstrike,[264] who had just stolen the blade and used its power to steal the souls of the museum's guards. After a prolonged struggle and with Leiko's help, Shang-Chi knocks Deathstrike out of a window and destroys the blade, freeing the souls it consumed to return to its victims. For his trouble, Leiko treats Shang-Chi to gelato.[265]

Leiko and Shang-Chi spend holiday together in Seoul, where they witness several gas bombs detonate across the city, turning victims into trees. After helping Shang-Chi and White Fox rescue civilians from a gas explosion, Leiko receives a broadcast of similar explosions happening in major cities worldwide. The three track the origin of one of the diffusors to an A.I.M. laboratory in London, where they encounter scientist Jessa Chen, who claims she and other scientists are being forced against their will to create the bioweapon, named the Gelsemium Molecule. Leiko takes Chen to safety while Shang-Chi and White Fox fight A.I.M. guards. While they are alone, Chen reveals herself as Doctor Gelsemium, the true mastermind behind the Gelsemium Molecule and uses her tree-like physiology to restrain Leiko before exposing her to a Molecule sample. Gelsemium takes Leiko to another laboratory in the Pacific Northwest, where Leiko begins transforming into a tree. Shang-Chi and White Fox find Leiko through her tracker and fight Gelsemium. Leiko is able to free herself and uses her own tree physiology to free Gelsemium's test subjects and fight her. After Gelsemium is defeated, Leiko is cured with an antidote which later supplied to Gelsemium's victims around the world.[266]

Leiko Wu possesses supernatural powers since her resurrection and knows martial arts, espionage, and firearms.

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The List of Marvel Comics characters: W is a comprehensive alphabetical index of fictional characters from the universe whose names begin with the letter W. Published by since 1939, these characters span superheroes, supervillains, antiheroes, supporting figures, and teams, appearing across thousands of comic books, graphic novels, and related media. The list includes over 50 entries, reflecting the expansive scope of the Marvel Multiverse, where characters often intersect in crossover events and ongoing series. Among the most iconic are mutant warrior Wolverine (Logan), a core member renowned for his adamantium-laced claws, enhanced senses, and near-indestructible healing factor that has made him a staple in stories of survival and redemption since his debut in The Incredible Hulk #180 (1974). Similarly, Wasp (Janet van Dyne), a founding Avenger with the ability to shrink to insect size, fly via bio-energy wings, and bio-sting foes, embodies themes of leadership and innovation as a fashion designer turned superhero since Tales to Astonish #44 (1963). Winter Soldier (Bucky Barnes), originally Captain America's sidekick brainwashed into a Soviet assassin, now fights as an Avenger with a cybernetic arm and expert marksmanship, highlighting redemption arcs since his revival in Captain America #1 (2005). Wonder Man (Simon Williams), empowered by ionic energy granting superhuman strength, flight, and energy projection, serves as an Avengers ally and Hollywood actor, exploring identity and immortality since Avengers #9 (1964). War Machine (James Rhodes), a U.S. lieutenant colonel in advanced armor with heavy weaponry, acts as 's trusted partner in military operations, emphasizing duty and technology since Iron Man #118 (1979). The roster also features formidable villains like Wendigo, a cursed, cannibalistic beast drawn from Algonquian folklore, transformed into a ravenous monster who battles heroes like Wolverine and Hulk in northern wilderness tales since Incredible Hulk #180 (1974). Whiplash (Anton Vanko), a brilliant Russian physicist turned mercenary with electrified whip gauntlets and flight tech, seeks vengeance against Iron Man as a symbol of technological rivalry since Iron Man vs. Whiplash #1 (2010). Supporting characters such as Wong, the skilled sorcerer and manservant to Doctor Strange, provides mystical expertise and martial arts prowess while guarding the Sanctum Sanctorum since Strange Tales #110 (1963), add depth to ensemble narratives. Overall, this list showcases Marvel's blend of mythology, science fiction, and human drama, with characters evolving through decades of publications and adaptations.

Tech-Based and Armored Heroes

War Machine

James "Rhodey" Rhodes, better known as , is a prominent in , renowned for his advanced suit of armor and his close alliance with Tony Stark, the original . A highly decorated U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Rhodes first encountered Stark during a military operation in , where his helicopter was damaged by enemy fire and he was assisted by (Tony Stark), forging a lifelong friendship and professional partnership. Rhodes' military background instilled in him exceptional tactical acumen, piloting skills, and leadership qualities, which he later applied to superheroics after bonding with Stark's technology. He debuted in Iron Man #118 (January 1979), created by writer , penciler John Byrne, and inker . Rhodes assumed the mantle of Iron Man during one of Stark's darkest periods, stepping in as the armored hero while Stark battled alcoholism in the late 1980s storyline "" and its aftermath. This transition highlighted Rhodes' reliability and combat prowess, as he defended from threats like Obadiah Stane during the seminal "" arc (1987–1988), where stolen Iron Man technology proliferated among villains, leading to a global conflict over armored weaponry. Later, after receiving his signature armor—initially prototyped by Stark and first donned by Rhodes in Iron Man #284 (1992)—he joined the as a core member, providing heavy firepower and strategic oversight in battles against cosmic threats like . His leadership shone when he briefly commanded the team, emphasizing disciplined teamwork amid internal conflicts. The War Machine solo series launched in 1994, exploring Rhodes' independent adventures as he balanced military duties with vigilantism, confronting foes like the Arms Merchant and the mercenary group Sunset Grace in tales of corporate espionage and personal redemption. In more recent years, Rhodes has been central to major events, including the 2017 "Secret Empire" crossover, where as Iron Patriot he rallied resistance against a Hydra-led America, only to be critically injured in an aerial assault by Captain America (Steve Rogers' Hydra variant). Up to 2025, Rhodes continues to evolve, co-leading a reformed West Coast Avengers team in 2024 that integrates rehabilitated villains such as Ultron, focusing on redemption and threat containment in Los Angeles. He also features in the 2025 "Iron & Frost" limited series, aiding Iron Man and allies against apocalyptic seraphim forces in a dystopian future timeline tied to the "Age of Revelation" event. War Machine's abilities stem entirely from his armor, a militarized variant of Stark's designs equipped for versatile combat. The suit enables Mach 2 flight via repulsor thrusters, energy projection through repulsor rays and a chest unibeam, and an array of weaponry including machine guns, missiles, and EMP emitters for electronic disruption. It also incorporates radar-absorbing stealth tech, self-contained for hazardous environments, and enhanced strength allowing to lift over 100 tons. Without the armor, relies on his innate tactical , honed through Marine training and expertise, making him a formidable strategist even in unarmored scenarios. This combination positions him as Iron Man's most trusted successor in , often bridging military operations with Avengers initiatives.

Warbird

Warbird is a codename used by two characters in : and Ava'Dara Naganandini. first adopted the Warbird identity in Avengers vol. 3 #4 (May 1998), amid an identity crisis triggered by the fading instability of her Binary powers after years of cosmic-level abilities. Having previously operated as , Danvers returned to Earth following a burnout of her enhanced cosmic energies while saving the planet's sun, leading her to embrace a more grounded persona inspired by her background. As Warbird, she rejoined the Avengers, but her tenure was marked by personal struggles, including exacerbated by insecurities and team liabilities from her power fluctuations; this culminated in a court-mandated return to the team alongside treatment. Her powers during this period reverted to her core Kree-human hybrid physiology, granting capable of lifting over 50 tons, flight at supersonic speeds, energy absorption and projection, enhanced durability, stamina, agility, and near-immunity to toxins. Ava'Dara Naganandini, a warrior, later assumed the Warbird mantle upon her introduction in Wolverine and the X-Men #1 (November 2011), created by and Chris Bachalo. Born in a breeding facility on Chandilar and trained as an elite Deathbringer-class protector for the imperial family, she was assigned to Earth as bodyguard to Kubark, the exiled son of Gladiator known as Kid Gladiator, during his time at the Jean Grey School for Higher Learning. Naganandini integrated with the faculty, participating in defenses against threats like and incursions, while navigating her rigid warrior upbringing and developing alliances, including a romantic interest in Iceman (Bobby Drake). Her key contributions include aiding in interstellar conflicts tied to politics, such as protecting Kubark amid broader cosmic tensions involving the and , though her primary focus remained imperial guardianship. As a , her enhanced physiology provides (lifting approximately one ton), stamina, durability against high-caliber impacts, agility, and proficiency in energy-based weaponry like her signature sword, allowing sustained combat in low- or zero-gravity environments. In recent years, Naganandini has appeared in cosmic crossovers, including bonds with symbiotes during events that amplified her lethal capabilities, and ongoing duties amid escalating galactic rivalries like those in Annihilation-inspired arcs.

Wasp

The Wasp is a mantle worn by several characters in , most notably Janet van Dyne, who debuted as the original incarnation in Tales to Astonish #44 (June 1963), created by writer and artist . As a socialite and fashion designer, van Dyne was empowered by her lover, scientist , with technology enabling her to shrink to insect size, sprout bio-synthetic wings for flight, and fire bio-electric "stings" from her wrists capable of stunning foes or disrupting electronics. She co-founded the Avengers alongside Pym (as ), , Thor, and in Avengers #1 (September 1963), suggesting the team's name during their battle against , and served as a key member for decades, often providing and diplomatic insight. Janet van Dyne exemplified the role's evolution through leadership, captaining the in the 1980s and guiding the team through crises like the Masters of Evil's assault on their headquarters. Her suit relies on Pym Particles for size manipulation, a subatomic technology that allows reduction to approximately one-half inch tall while maintaining strength proportional to her shrunken mass. Following her apparent death during the invasion, assumed the Wasp identity as a temporary tribute in Secret Invasion: Requiem #1 (September 2009), leading a reformed Avengers amid the chaos before reverting to other aliases. A variant of Pym also donned the costume during the multiversal reconstruction of Battleworld in the 2015 event, highlighting the mantle's adaptability in interdimensional conflicts. Hope van Dyne, daughter of and van Dyne, inherited the role in film following her mother's presumed quantum realm disappearance, debuting in Marvel's Prelude (2015) and fully suiting up in Marvel's Prelude #1 (March 2018), where she trains alongside Scott Lang to combat threats like . (née Pym), Hank's daughter from a previous marriage and a Sokovian orphan trained in the Red Room, emerged as a young genius inventor and the first scientifically trained female Wasp in 2016: Civil War II #1 (June 2016), later joining All-New, All-Different Avengers and founding the G.I.R.L. (Geniuses, Inventors, Revolutionaries League) initiative to empower female scientists. Like her predecessors, Nadia's powers center on Pym Particle-based shrinking and flight with enhanced wings, augmented by her expertise in biochemistry and engineering for custom stings and gadgets.

Weapon H

Weapon H, whose real name is Clayton Cortez, is a super-soldier in , engineered as a hybrid of the 's gamma-irradiated physiology and Wolverine's mutant healing factor and enhancements. He first appeared in Totally Awesome Hulk #22 (September 2017), created by writer and artist Robert Gill, with character design contributions from Mike Deodato Jr. Cortez, a former U.S. Army sergeant and family man, was captured after refusing unethical orders during a operation and subjected to the program's experiments under Dr. Alba, who infused him with 's gamma energy and Wolverine's DNA to create a controllable weapon against . Unlike the uncontrollable rage of the or Wolverine's berserker state, Weapon H possesses a disciplined mind that allows him to maintain control over his transformations, making him a unique product of the program's goal to produce "Weapons of Mutant Destruction." Cortez's powers include superhuman strength capable of matching the Hulk's in combat, rapid regeneration from severe injuries, and three retractable adamantium-laced claws on each hand for slashing attacks, all supported by an indestructible adamantium skeleton. He can also manifest an armored exoskeleton in his gamma form for added durability and has demonstrated "gamma switching," the ability to access different gamma energy frequencies for specialized abilities like enhanced agility or energy projection. These enhancements stem directly from the Weapon X program's fusion of gamma radiation with mutant genetics, granting him heightened senses, stamina, and leaping capabilities comparable to his inspirations. In key story arcs, Weapon H battles the Hulk and X-Men while seeking redemption from his creators, notably escaping captivity in the 2018 Weapon H miniseries by Pak and artist Cory Smith, where he destroys the facility and goes on the run. He later forms the War Avengers to combat threats like Roxxon Corporation and joins forces with the Hulk against the Leader in the 2019 Hulkverines miniseries, highlighting his internal struggle between monstrous power and heroic intent. Following the 2019 Hulkverines miniseries, has appeared in select gamma-related stories exploring his hybrid nature, though primarily in flashbacks or minor references as of late 2024. His connections to the broader and programs underscore his role as an experimental bridge between gamma mutations and mutant enhancements, though he remains a standalone figure focused on personal redemption rather than team affiliations.

Windshear

Windshear is the codename of Colin Ashworth Hume, a superhero affiliated with the Canadian team in . A Canadian raised in , Hume's early life involved relocation to the with his family, where he discovered his abilities during adolescence. Recruited by the Roxxon Oil Corporation's branch as a special operative, he was equipped with a custom battlesuit designed to harness and amplify his powers for corporate missions, leading to ethical conflicts that prompted his defection to heroism. Hume debuted as Windshear in Alpha Flight vol. 1 #87 (August 1990), created by writer and penciler Michael Bair. Upon joining , he transitioned from villainous enforcement to team defender, serving as a field operative and later as Chief Administrator while mentoring the trainee squad Gamma Flight, which was elevated to Beta Flight status under his guidance. His integration into the team highlighted themes of redemption and control over destructive potential, as he adapted the Roxxon suit—later modified by Alpha Flight technicians with enhanced durability, a red color scheme, and communication features—for heroic purposes. Hume's powers center on mutant manipulation of "hard air" molecules, enabling him to transmogrify atmospheric gases into solid, controllable forms for offensive and defensive applications. Through concentration, he generates concussive blasts equivalent to gale-force winds, propels himself into flight at high speeds, erects protective force fields, and even solidifies liquids or air into temporary constructs like shields or projectiles. The Roxxon battlesuit augments these abilities with , enhanced resistance to physical harm, and precise projection controls, allowing sustained use without exhausting his reserves; without it, his powers are more limited and prone to backlash. Key narratives featuring Windshear emphasize his role in Alpha Flight's conflicts and broader cosmic threats. He clashed with the villainous during an incursion involving the extradimensional Ska'r and the Master, where his wind manipulation proved pivotal in repelling invaders alongside Beta Flight teammates. In larger crossovers, Windshear joined and the Avengers against the alien Consortium's invasion and later aided in repelling during a world-devouring crisis, showcasing his suit's utility in zero-gravity space environments. During , he fell under the mind control of the (Adam Warlock's evil counterpart), battling fellow heroes until liberated, an event that deepened his commitment to team loyalty. These stories underscore his evolution from isolated operative to collaborative guardian, often leveraging wind-based tactics against technologically advanced foes. Following Alpha Flight's disbandment by the Canadian government, Windshear retired to , opening a curio shop and later a gallery to display "hard-air" sculptures as art. Depowered by the Scarlet Witch's reality-altering M-Day event in House of M #8 (2005), he faced leukemia attributed to prolonged exposure to the suit's radiation, though he recovered without powers. His most recent notable appearance occurred in Death of Wolverine: Logan Legacy #2 (January 2015), where, adopting the alias Chinook, he intervened to save (Laura Kinney) from a violent altercation in , briefly mentoring her on heroic symbolism before parting ways; no further major roles have been documented through 2025.

Mutant and X-Gene Heroes

Wallflower

Wallflower (Laurie Collins) is a fictional superheroine appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. A second-generation mutant, she is the daughter of psychiatrist Sean Garrison, who abused his own pheromone-based abilities to build a self-help empire, and single mother Gail Collins, who raised Laurie in secrecy about her heritage. Laurie first manifested her powers as a fetus, granting her mother temporary immunity to her father's influence, and her abilities fully emerged during puberty, leading her to seek refuge at the Xavier Institute after struggling with uncontrolled emotional emissions. Created by writers Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir, with artist Keron Grant, Wallflower debuted as a student in New Mutants vol. 2 #2 (August 2003). Assigned to the Training Squad alongside teammates like , Prodigy, Surge, , and Wither, Laurie adopted the codename Wallflower and honed her skills amid teen dynamics and threats, including romantic tensions with Wither that evolved into a relationship with after a pheromone-induced emotional rift. Her powers allow her to secrete specialized pheromones that manipulate emotions in others, evoking states like tranquility, rage, or infatuation within a limited radius; early on, she could only amplify matching emotions but later gained precise control to calm crowds or incite fear in foes. Wallflower participated in squad missions against dangers like the Deva and , contributing to team victories through subtle influence rather than direct combat. The series transitioned to New X-Men: Academy X after issue #6, reflecting the broader student body focus. During the Purifiers' assault on the institute in the lead-up to Messiah Complex, Wallflower was fatally shot by their leader, Matthew Risman, while attempting to protect her peers, marking a pivotal loss for the New Mutants squad and fueling Elixir's vengeful turn toward destructive healing abilities. She briefly reappeared as a hallucination in X-Necrosha: The Gathering #1 (2010), tormenting her ex-boyfriend Wither amid Selene's undead uprising, but was not revived there. Wallflower retained her powers post-M-Day decimation, one of 198 mutants spared, before her death. In the Krakoa era, Wallflower was resurrected via the Five's protocols as a high-priority case due to her youth and violent end, integrating as a citizen of the mutant nation. She made a brief cameo in X-Factor vol. 4 #5 (December 2020), joining former teammates to celebrate Wind Dancer's revival. As of 2025, following the Fall of X events that dismantled , her resurrection status remains confirmed but her current activities and location lack detailed coverage in subsequent stories.

Warlock

Warlock is a techno-organic alien from the planet Kvch and a prominent member of the , known for his childlike innocence and unique physiology that sets him apart from his human teammates. He first appeared in The #18 (August 1984), created by writer and artist . As a member of the Technarchy, a race of biomechanical beings who propagate by infecting hosts with the transmode , Warlock embodies themes of alienation and the search for belonging within the mutant community. Warlock's origin traces back to his rejection of Technarchy traditions; as the offspring of the tyrannical ruler Magus, he was expected to battle and kill his father in a but instead fled to to escape this fate. Crash-landing near the Xavier Institute, he initially clashed with the due to misunderstandings about his viral nature, which they feared as a threat. With the help of Doug Ramsey (Cypher), whose linguistic abilities bridged their communication, Warlock integrated into the team, forming a deep soul bond with Cypher that emphasized themes of friendship and mutual growth. In key story arcs, demonstrated profound loyalty during the "" crossover, where the were captured in ; he sacrificed himself by allowing to drain his life energies in a bid to protect his friends, appearing to perish as his remains were scattered. He later revived through his techno-organic essence merging with Cypher's deceased body, forming the gestalt entity Douglock during the event, where he helped combat the techno-organic collective before separating and reclaiming his identity in the era. Warlock's powers revolve around his techno-organic form, enabling extensive shape-shifting to mimic weapons, vehicles, or protective armor, as well as regeneration by assimilating or . Central to his abilities is the transmode virus, an infectious techno-organic energy that can convert living beings into similar entities or drain life force from compatible sources to sustain himself, though he strives to use it ethically. His soul bonding capacity allows empathetic links, particularly with Cypher, enhancing teamwork in battles against threats like the Technarchy or . In later developments, played a crucial role in the 2007–2008 "Annihilation: Conquest" storyline, allying with cosmic heroes to battle Ultron's Phalanx-like forces and infecting the young Technarch to instill non-violent values. He has since rejoined the on , contributing to ongoing narratives, and was planned as a key antagonist-turned-ally in unproduced sequels to the 2020 The New Mutants, highlighting his enduring appeal in adaptations.

Warpath

James Proudstar, known as Warpath, is a mutant superhero of Apache heritage who first appeared in The New Mutants #16 (December 1984), created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Sal Buscema. Born and raised on the Camp Verde Indian Reservation in Arizona, Proudstar manifested his mutant powers as a teenager following the death of his older brother, John Proudstar, the original Thunderbird, who perished during an early X-Men mission. Initially driven by grief and a desire for vengeance against Professor Charles Xavier, whom he blamed for his brother's recruitment and death, James joined the Hellions, a rival team to the New Mutants led by Emma Frost. Over time, Proudstar reconciled with the legacy, adopting the name to honor his brother's Thunderbird moniker while forging his own path. He transitioned from the Hellions to the and later became a core member of under Cable's leadership, where his role evolved into that of a dedicated operative willing to undertake morally complex missions, including targeted eliminations of threats to mutantkind. This evolution highlighted his growth from a vengeful youth to a disciplined , deeply rooted in his traditions of tracking, survival, and communal protection. Warpath possesses physical attributes derived from his X-gene, including enhanced strength capable of lifting over 2 tons, exceptional speed and allowing him to reach velocities up to 140 mph in short bursts, and heightened senses for superior tracking and detection, akin to a predator's instincts. He is also a master hand-to-hand combatant, proficient with knives—often wielding vibranium-enhanced bowie knives gifted by —and demonstrates remarkable durability and rapid healing from injuries. In the post-House of M era, Warpath retained his powers amid the widespread mutant decimation and continued serving on X-Force, contributing to operations against groups like the Purifiers and Hellfire Club. During the Krakoa era initiated by House of X (2019), he played key roles in defending the mutant nation, including battles in Otherworld against forces from Amenth and participation in the New Mutants' interstellar missions. As of 2025, Warpath remains active, appearing in titles like Rogue Storm #1, where he aids in global mutant crises, embodying his enduring commitment to his heritage and the X-Men's fight for survival.

Wiccan

Wiccan, whose real name is William "Billy" Kaplan, is a in known for his reality-warping magical abilities and his role as a founding member of the . He first appeared in Young Avengers #1 in April 2005, created by writer and artist , as part of a new team of teenage heroes emerging in the aftermath of the Avengers' disbandment. Initially presented as the magically gifted son of the Avengers' (a reimagined version of the Whizzer), Billy's backstory quickly evolved to reveal deeper ties to Marvel's mystical legacy. Billy Kaplan's origin centers on his reincarnation as one of the twin sons of the ( Maximoff), originally created through her alongside the android Vision. After the original children's souls were lost, Billy was reborn in the mortal world, where he began manifesting innate magical powers during adolescence, including the ability to channel similar to his mother's. This heritage grants him a unique position in the , blending potential with sorcery, and he shares a psychic twin bond with his speedster brother, Tommy Shepherd (Speed). As Wiccan, Billy adopts a costume inspired by and the , embracing his identity as a gay teenager exploring themes of queer representation and self-discovery through his heroism. Wiccan's powers primarily revolve around , enabling him to cast spells by visualizing and verbalizing desired outcomes, often manifesting as electrokinetic energy blasts or protective force fields. He demonstrates to levitate objects or himself, flight capabilities, and the creation of pocket dimensions for transportation or containment. In moments of heightened emotion or power surges, his abilities extend to reality alteration, such as resurrecting allies or altering probabilities, though these come with risks of instability. Over time, Wiccan has trained under mentors like , honing his spell-casting precision while grappling with the vast, unpredictable scope of his potential. Key story arcs highlight Wiccan's growth and the cosmic implications of his powers. In the 2010-2012 Avengers: The Children's Crusade miniseries, Billy leads the Young Avengers on a quest to locate the Scarlet Witch amid fears that his escalating reality-warping abilities could destabilize the world, confronting threats like Doctor Doom and the villainous Martians. During the 2012 Avengers vs. X-Men event, Wiccan's role in the Phoenix Force conflict reveals his destined evolution into the Demiurge, a supreme entity embodying all magic in the multiverse, capable of reshaping reality on a universal scale. This revelation underscores his journey from novice sorcerer to a pivotal figure in magical hierarchies, influencing major crossovers like Secret Wars. In recent developments as of 2025, Wiccan stars in his first solo limited series, Wiccan: Witches' Road, written by Wyatt Kennedy and illustrated by Andy Pereira, which explores his multiversal identities and personal challenges as he navigates the Witches' Road—a mystical path testing his magical prowess and self-understanding. The series delves into Billy's relationships, including his marriage to Hulkling (Teddy Altman), and his role in protecting the magical realms from emerging threats. Additionally, Wiccan's character has been adapted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Agatha All Along (2024) Disney+ series, portrayed by Joe Locke as Billy Maximoff, introducing his origins and powers to a broader audience while tying into the MCU's multiverse narrative.

Wind Dancer

Wind Dancer (Sofia Elizabeth Mantega) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by , known as a with the ability to control air currents. She was created by writers Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir, with artist Keron Grant, and made her first appearance in New Mutants vol. 2 #1 (July 2003). Born in , , Sofia Mantega grew up using her emerging powers openly in her community until her mother's death during anti- riots prompted her relocation to the . There, she reunited with her estranged father, Walter Barrett, a former member, before being recruited to Xavier's Institute for Higher Learning. Post-Decimation (M-Day), when over 90% of the world's population lost their powers, Mantega joined the restructured training squad at the academy, where she adopted the codename and honed her abilities under the mentorship of . Mantega's powers center on aerokinesis, allowing her to generate and manipulate wind for various effects, including creating powerful gusts to disorient or knock back opponents, forming air cushions for safe landings, and propelling herself into flight at high speeds. She can also use her control over air pressure to muffle sounds, enabling stealthy communication with teammates or silencing her movements. These abilities made her a versatile asset in combat and reconnaissance during her time with the . In key story arcs, Wind Dancer emerged as a natural leader, co-heading the New Mutants squad alongside David Alleyne (Prodigy) and fostering team unity amid rivalries with the Hellions squad. Her romance with Julian Keller (Hellion) added personal tension, highlighted in conflicts where her empathetic nature clashed with his more aggressive tendencies. The Decimation event amplified her fears of depowerment, as she grappled with the loss of her mutation alongside squadmates like Wallflower and Wither, leading to emotional storylines about identity and resilience in New X-Men. After losing her powers, Mantega briefly operated as the tech-enhanced Renascence with the New Warriors, but she was later killed during a mission on Mojoworld and resurrected via the Krakoan protocols in 2020, regaining her powers; however, she has not featured prominently in major arcs since.

Wolfsbane

Rahne Sinclair, known as Wolfsbane, is a Scottish who first appeared in Marvel Graphic Novel #4: The New Mutants (September 1982), created by writer and Bob McLeod. Born in , , and delivered by Dr. , Rahne was raised by the strict Reverend Craig, who viewed her as illegitimate and sinful. Her powers manifested around age 13 during a , causing her to transform into a wolf and flee into the wilderness; accused of by locals, she was rescued by MacTaggert and brought to Professor Charles Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. As a founding member of the , Rahne grappled with her devout Presbyterian faith conflicting with her "beastly" abilities, often seeking spiritual guidance while training as a . In the 1991 "Muir Island Saga" crossover, Rahne aided in combating the Shadow King on Muir Island, where —her surrogate mother—contracted the , deepening Rahne's emotional turmoil as she witnessed the island's devastation. Her brief romance with teammate Doug Ramsey highlighted her capacity for connection amid personal struggles. Wolfsbane possesses lycanthropic allowing her to shift at will between her human form, a full , or an intermediate lupine humanoid state, retaining her intelligence in all forms. In these altered states, she gains enhanced physical attributes, including (capable of lifting approximately 2 tons in lupine form), speed, , and , as well as razor-sharp claws and fangs for combat. Her senses are heightened to predatory levels, providing superior tracking, , and olfactory detection, complemented by a regenerative factor that mends wounds rapidly. A secondary later enabled her to divide into a pack of identical wolves, each sharing her consciousness for coordinated attacks. Throughout her career, Wolfsbane joined teams like X-Factor and , facing pivotal challenges that tested her resolve. During her time with X-Factor, she became pregnant with the child of Hrimhari, an Asgardian wolf prince, enduring demonic possessions and threats to her unborn son Tier amid the "" and "" events. She was killed while protecting Tier from her father, Reverend Craig, but was later resurrected through the Krakoan mutant resurrection protocols established by the Five, allowing her to continue serving in mutant teams. By 2025, Wolfsbane had evolved into a more seasoned operative, serving in the Legion of X under Nightcrawler to safeguard Krakoa's mystical threats, including Arakko incursions and eldritch anomalies. She also appeared in supporting roles in broader titles, mentoring younger mutants while confronting lingering faith-based doubts. In media, Wolfsbane debuted live-action in the 2020 film , portrayed by , adapting her origin with a focus on her isolation and transformation trauma.

Wolverine

Wolverine, whose real name is James "Logan" Howlett, first appeared in The Incredible #180 (October 1974), co-created by writer , writer , and artist . Introduced as a short-statured, ferocious operative aiding the 's pursuit, Logan's debut showcased his animalistic traits and combat prowess, marking him as a key addition to Marvel's roster. Wein and Trimpe expanded on the character in the following issue, The Incredible #181, where he battled the in a landmark clash that established his enduring reputation as a relentless fighter. Logan's origin revolves around his subjection to the program, a clandestine Canadian government experiment in the early 20th century that bonded —a virtually indestructible metal—to his , enhancing his already formidable abilities while erasing much of his memories. This procedure amplified his bone claws into lethal adamantium weapons and triggered profound , leaving him as a wandering amnesiac known only as Logan, haunted by fragmented recollections of his past. Recruited by Professor Charles Xavier, Logan joined the in Giant-Size X-Men #1 (1975), where he became a core member, contributing his survivalist skills and unyielding loyalty to the team's missions against anti-mutant threats. Wolverine's powers stem from his mutant X-gene, granting him an accelerated factor that regenerates tissue from nearly any , effectively rendering him ageless and highly resistant to toxins and diseases. His skeleton, including three retractable claws per hand, is coated in , providing superhuman durability and the ability to slice through most materials, while his enhanced senses, strength, agility, and stamina support his expert marksmanship and mastery. A signature aspect of his physiology is the berserker rage, a primal fury that boosts his ferocity in battle but risks loss of control, often leading to devastating confrontations. Key story arcs highlight Wolverine's resilience and narrative centrality, including his apparent death in Death of Wolverine #1-4 (2014), where a loss of his healing factor due to molecular manipulation left him vulnerable, culminating in his body being encased in molten adamantium. He returned in Return of Wolverine #1-5 (2018), revived through a combination of scientific intervention and his latent mutant potential, though his full restoration tied into broader mutant revival protocols. By House of X #1-6 (2019), Wolverine was resurrected via Krakoa's island-nation protocols, which utilized advanced mutant biotechnology to bring deceased X-Men back to life, reintegrating him into the utopian mutant society. As of 2025, 's role has evolved through Krakoa's resurrection framework, which concluded with the Fall of X event but affirmed his status as an immortal guardian, with ongoing stories exploring his psychological toll from repeated deaths and revivals. Variants like , the grizzled future iteration from a dystopian timeline, continue to influence mainline tales, appearing in crossovers that blend his aged wisdom with classic ferocity, as seen in Wolverine #9 (2025). The 2024 film has spurred comic media tie-ins, including the ongoing Deadpool/Wolverine series (2025) by and Joshua Cassara, where Logan teams with against multiversal threats, amplifying his pop culture legacy and inspiring hyper-violent, buddy-action narratives in print.

Wither

Wither (Kevin Ford) is a fictional mutant character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in New Mutants vol. 2 #3 (September 2003), created by writers Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir, with artist Keron Grant. A student at the Xavier Institute, Ford possesses the mutant ability to decay organic matter upon physical contact, reducing it to ash, which led to the accidental death of his father during his powers' manifestation and his subsequent isolation. Rescued by Danielle Moonstar and brought to the institute, he initially joined the New Mutants training squad under the codename Wither before transferring to the rival Hellions squad after feeling betrayed by his former teammates during an FBI custody incident related to his father's death. His time with the Hellions involved key missions, such as confronting the Reavers and Donald Pierce, where he killed the mutant Onyxx, and participating in a deal with the Kingmaker to seek a cure for his powers, ultimately leading to the capture of the Kingmaker and the surrender of a biological weapon. Wither's powers cause rapid cellular disintegration in living tissue through touch, affecting only organic materials while leaving inorganic substances like metals untouched; he has demonstrated potential for precise control, such as targeting specific cells to potentially cure diseases like cancer. This lethal ability rendered him immune to certain physical attacks in practice, as opponents avoided contact, though he himself struggled with its uncontrollable nature, fostering deep guilt and fear that exacerbated his social withdrawal and at the institute. Romantically, he developed an attraction to fellow student Wallflower (Laurie Collins), leading to rivalries, including clashes with (Josh Foley) over her affections, and he remained unaware of Mercury's (Cessily Kincaid) crush on him, whose liquid metal form was immune to his decay. Throughout his arcs, Wither conflicted with the , notably under the influence of , who seduced him due to her immunity to his touch and enlisted him as a lieutenant in her plot to harvest deceased mutants' life forces during the event, where he embraced his powers more aggressively. ultimately killed him by disintegrating his body, but Wither was later resurrected on the island nation of by the mutant team known as The Five, reuniting him with the reformed Hellions squad in the post-Schism era. His experiences highlight themes of isolation and the horror of uncontrollable mutant abilities, distinguishing his story from broader narratives.

Wolf Cub

Nicholas Gleason, better known by his codename Wolf Cub, is a fictional appearing in American comic books published by . He was created by writer and artist Lee Ferguson, making his first appearance in Chamber #1 (October 2002). Gleason's mutation manifested unusually early in childhood, transforming him into a permanent werewolf-like state characterized by brown fur, pointed ears, elongated fangs, and razor-sharp claws, setting him apart from most mutants whose powers emerge during . Following the murder of his parents by anti-mutant extremists in , , a young Gleason was rescued and enrolled at the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning, where he honed his abilities as a student. Assigned to training squad alongside teammates like , , and , he trained under mentors including Wolfsbane, Karma, and , focusing on managing his pronounced feral instincts and juvenile impulsivity. Wolf Cub's powers grant him , , speed, stamina, and heightened senses, enabling him to track prey or evade threats with animalistic precision, though his lack of full metamorphic control often leads to aggressive outbursts. Gleason joined the Young X-Men team during a period of instability at the institute, participating in missions against threats like Belasco in and the impersonator . Tragically, he was killed by Pierce during a confrontation in Young X-Men #5 (2008), but was later resurrected through the Krakoan mutant resurrection protocols established by the Five. Post-resurrection, Wolf Cub has made limited appearances as a citizen of and in select X-Men-related events, emphasizing his growth from a troubled youth to a more composed operative, distinct from mentors like Wolfsbane who exhibit greater mastery over similar lupine traits.

Street-Level and Martial Heroes

Colleen Wing

Colleen Wing is a skilled martial artist and in the Marvel Comics universe, known for her expertise in Japanese swordsmanship and her role as one half of the Daughters of the Dragon detective agency alongside . Debuting in #19 in November 1974, she was created by writer and artist . Raised in the mountains of , , by her grandfather—a descendant of —Wing was rigorously trained from a young age in traditional combat disciplines, including and various unarmed techniques, before relocating to as an adult. There, she established herself as a bodyguard and investigator, leveraging her honed abilities to protect clients and pursue justice. Wing's partnership with , formed after they bonded over shared martial prowess and investigative talents, solidified their duo as the Daughters of the Dragon, often operating a bonds and firm. Key story arcs highlight her involvement in the team, where she collaborated with allies like and Iron Fist to combat criminal syndicates, including high-stakes battles against the clan known as the Hand. As a frequent ally to Iron Fist, Wing has supported him in defending against mystical and organized threats, drawing on her heritage to counter adversaries with disciplined precision. Her abilities position her as a peak human combatant: a master martial artist proficient in multiple styles, an expert swordswoman wielding a traditional katana, and capable of chi manipulation to enhance her strength, speed, and healing after absorbing knowledge through a psychic link with Iron Fist. In media adaptations, Wing appears in the Netflix series Iron Fist (2017–2018) and The Defenders (2017), portrayed by Jessica Henwick as a dojo owner entangled in conflicts with the Hand. By 2025, she features in comic tie-ins such as Infinity Watch #2, where she wields the Mind Stone as part of a new guardian team confronting cosmic threats.

White Tiger

The White Tiger is a legacy mantle in , primarily associated with the Ayala family, who wield the power of ancient amulets to become street-level vigilantes in . These amulets, originally crafted from a mystical statue by the villain Master Khan, grant the wearer enhanced physical abilities and a clawed costume, transforming them into a fierce martial artist fighting urban crime. The legacy emphasizes themes of family honor, wrongful persecution, and empowerment through mystical heritage. Hector Ayala, the original , debuted in #19 (1975), created by writer and artist . A Puerto Rican immigrant living in the , Ayala was an unemployed engineer facing personal struggles when he discovered the discarded jade tiger amulets outside a kung fu run by the Sons of the Tiger. Donning them, he gained capable of lifting approximately one ton, enhanced speed, agility, stamina, reflexes, and durability, along with rapid healing and mastery of ; the amulets also manifested a white fur-like costume with razor-sharp claws for combat. As , Ayala patrolled New York as a heroic vigilante, clashing with foes like Gideon Mace and teaming up with heroes such as Iron Fist and , though he often battled mistaken identities and tragedies, including his brother Filippo's suicide. His career ended tragically in Daredevil (1998) #40 (2003), when he was framed for murdering a , escaped custody, and was fatally shot by police while innocent; evidence later exonerated him posthumously. Angela del Toro, Ayala's niece and the second , first appeared in Daredevil (1998) #58 (2004), inheriting the amulets after his death to honor his legacy and continue his fight for justice. A former NYPD officer and FBI agent from a family, del Toro—mentored by Daredevil—used the amulets to access the same powers as her uncle, including class 10 strength, heightened senses, and claw-based attacks, while adding her own disciplined approach tempered by humor. She became a key member of the team alongside , Iron Fist, and Black Widow, tackling organized crime syndicates in New York and briefly allying with the Avengers. Del Toro's tenure included a resurrection by the Hand after her death at Lady Bullseye's hands, but she later broke free from their influence; the mantle eventually passed within the family to her aunt Ava Ayala, who adapted the powers in her own heroic pursuits. In media adaptations, Hector Ayala appears in the Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again (2025), portrayed by , where his storyline adapts the comic trial and tragic death.

Winter Soldier

The Winter Soldier, real name "Bucky" Barnes, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by . He first appeared as the Winter Soldier in Captain America vol. 5 #1 (January 2005), created by writer and artist Steve Epting. Originally introduced in Captain America Comics #1 (March 1941) as Captain America's sidekick during , Barnes was presumed dead after a mission gone wrong, only to resurface decades later as a Soviet assassin. Barnes' origin as the Winter Soldier stems from his wartime service alongside Steve Rogers, where he was gravely injured in an explosion orchestrated by Baron Heinrich Zemo, resulting in the loss of his left arm. Captured by Soviet forces, he was subjected to extensive and cybernetic reconstruction, including the replacement of his severed arm with a bionic prosthetic, transforming him into a covert operative for the during the . This programming erased much of his personal memories, turning him into a highly efficient killer who carried out numerous assassinations under the codename Winter Soldier until confronted and partially restored his recollections using a Cosmic Cube in 2005. Following his redemption, Barnes played a pivotal role in several major story arcs, including joining the New Avengers as a key member after aiding in the team's reformation amid global threats. He briefly assumed the mantle of Captain America, wielding Steve Rogers' iconic shield to honor his mentor's legacy during a period when Rogers was incapacitated. Later arcs, such as his partnership with Sam Wilson (Falcon) in Captain America and the Falcon, explored his ongoing struggle with his assassin past while combating espionage conspiracies. Barnes possesses peak human physical abilities honed through rigorous military and assassin training, making him an expert in marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat, and tactical espionage; he relies on no superhuman enhancements like the Super Soldier Serum, contrary to common assumptions. His primary asset is the advanced bionic arm, which grants enhanced strength, durability, and a built-in arsenal for weaponry integration. In 2025, Marvel reissued the seminal Captain America: The Winter Soldier storyline in the Marvel Premier Collection, reaffirming its influence, while Barnes continues to appear in ongoing titles like New Avengers (2025), blending his comic roots with broader MCU integration through projects like Thunderbolts.

Wonder Man

Wonder Man (Simon Williams) is a fictional appearing in American comic books published by . Created by writer and artist , the character first appeared in The Avengers #9 (October 1964). Simon Williams, a wealthy industrialist and inventor from , inherits his family's munitions company, Williams Innovations, but faces financial ruin due to competition from . Desperate, he embezzles funds and is arrested, leading to blackmail by , who forces him to join the as a spy against the Avengers. Zemo subjects Williams to an experimental ionic ray treatment, granting him superhuman abilities but rendering his survival dependent on an antidote only Zemo possesses. During his debut confrontation with the Avengers, Williams, now calling himself , experiences a change of heart and sacrifices himself to save them from the , seemingly dying in the process. However, the ionic induces a deep state rather than true , transforming his body into an immortal, energy-based form over time. He is revived years later in The Avengers #102 (November 1972), emerging as a fully realized ionic-powered being without need for sustenance or aging. joins the Avengers, balancing his heroic duties with a career in Hollywood as an actor and stuntman, often drawing on his celebrity status in meta-narratives. A key event occurs during his tenure with the , where he "dies" again in West Coast Avengers vol. 2 #10 (November 1987) while battling , only to return as a pure entity, further solidifying his ties to the Vision—whom created using scanned patterns of Williams' brain waves, establishing a fraternal bond. Wonder Man's powers stem from his ionic physiology, including capable of lifting over 100 tons, near-invulnerability to physical harm, flight at speeds exceeding 700 mph, and the ability to project ionic energy blasts. His immortality allows regeneration from near-total disintegration, making him a resilient Avenger despite multiple apparent deaths and resurrections.

Villains and Antagonists

Walrus

The Walrus (real name Hubert Carpenter) is a minor in , depicted as a low-level criminal with walrus-like physical enhancements, often clashing with street-level heroes in . A former cab driver, Carpenter was subjected to experimental treatments by his uncle Humbert, an eccentric inventor and janitor at Brooklyn University, who sought to create a champion against injustice but instead produced an unstable brute prone to petty crime. These enhancements, derived from an Omicron-Ray Generator and serums mimicking physiology, transformed Carpenter's body, granting him a bulky frame covered in thick while amplifying his aggressive tendencies. Carpenter's powers stem from his mutated physiology, providing superhuman strength capable of lifting approximately 5 tons, exceptional durability due to layers of that absorb impacts and resist blunt force or explosions, and enhanced stamina allowing prolonged exertion without fatigue. His skin resembles tough, blubbery hide, offering protection particularly around the torso, though his head remains a vulnerability; additionally, he possesses sharp teeth and protruding tusks for close-quarters combat, along with proportionate walrus agility and speed scaled to human size, enabling surprisingly quick charges despite his mass. These abilities, however, are not without limits, as the mutations cause periodic instability, and Carpenter lacks advanced intellect or tactical skills, relying on brute force for confrontations. The Walrus debuted as an antagonist to the New Defenders in The Defenders #131 (May 1984), where he rampaged through the city before being subdued by the unlikely hero Frog-Man. He later allied with the to form the "Terrible Two," targeting Frog-Man for revenge but ultimately defeated by in The Spectacular Spider-Man #185 (1989). Other notable encounters include being manipulated by into wielding a fear-induced magical hammer during the Fear Itself event, leading to a destructive spree in ended by local authorities (Fear Itself: Deadpool #1-2, 2011), and brief team-ups with villains like against (The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 4 #1, 2015). Despite these sporadic appearances, the character has seen limited development since the 1990s, with no major arcs or redemption efforts explored, relegating him to comedic, one-off roles as a bumbling thug in New York underworld skirmishes.

War

War serves as one of the Four Horsemen of Apocalypse in , embodying the apocalyptic force of conflict and acting as the mutant supremacist's chief enforcer in battles against his enemies, particularly the . Various individuals have assumed this mantle across history, each enhanced by Apocalypse's technology and power to amplify their combat prowess and instill chaos. These incarnations typically possess , integrated weaponry such as energy blades or explosive devices, and the ability to induce uncontrollable rage in opponents, turning allies against each other. The most prominent modern version is Abraham Kieros, a Vietnam War veteran and mutant with the inherent ability to generate explosive shockwaves by clapping his hands. Paralyzed from the neck down due to combat injuries and confined to an iron lung, Kieros was discovered by on Muir Island and transformed into , receiving cybernetic armor that restored his mobility and augmented his powers. He first appeared in X-Factor vol. 1 #15 (April 1987), created by writer and artist . As , Kieros led the Horsemen in assaults on X-Factor, including a brutal confrontation where they defeated the team and severed Angel's wings, forcing his apparent death. He later battled the alongside his fellow Horsemen, was briefly abandoned by , and returned to paralysis before being healed by . Kieros met his end during Apocalypse's invasion of Russia, defeated by and ultimately slain by in X-Factor vol. 1 #108 (February 1995). Other historical incarnations include an unnamed warrior from the , who rode with Apocalypse's Riders of the Dark and routed Dracula's army in during a campaign of conquest, as revealed in Apocalypse's backstory in X-Factor vol. 1 #108 (February 1995). The mutant Gazer, capable of emitting powerful optic blasts, was conscripted as in a later lineup alongside Sunfire and , serving during conflicts like the Golgotha invasion, with his role noted in Apocalypse's recruitment efforts around X-Men vol. 2 #96 (February 2000). Decimus Furius, a minotaur-like ancient Roman mutant and former gladiator with immense physical power and horns for goring, became among Apocalypse's elite Final Horsemen, debuting in Uncanny X-Force vol. 1 #1 (October 2010). The original Horseman of remains an unidentified figure from Apocalypse's earliest era in ancient Egypt, symbolizing the primordial roots of his ideology of survival through endless strife. Subsequent updates to the War concept include cameos in the alternate Age of Apocalypse timeline (Earth-295), where an armored incarnation joins the Horsemen in suppressing human resistance, appearing in titles like X-Men: Alpha (1995) and related Warzones! miniseries.

Whiplash

Mark Scarlotti, better known by his supervillain alias Whiplash (later Blacklash), is a primary antagonist of Iron Man in Marvel Comics, renowned for his precision-engineered whip weaponry and intense rivalry with Tony Stark. He first appeared in Tales of Suspense #97 (January 1968), created by writer Stan Lee and penciler John Romita Sr.. A brilliant American engineer from Cleveland, Ohio, Scarlotti initially worked at Stark International after graduating with top honors, but his greed drew him into criminal enterprises, leading him to accept a high-paying contract from the Maggia crime syndicate to eliminate Tony Stark.. Scarlotti's origin as Whiplash stems from his development of specialized combat gear to carry out the assassination. He crafted a pair of cybernetically controlled titanium-alloy whips, each capable of extending up to 40 feet, retracting at high speeds, and delivering concussive force strong enough to damage . Following initial failures against Stark, Scarlotti suffered severe injuries in a confrontation, prompting him to rebuild himself with cybernetic enhancements, transforming into a partial with integrated harnesses that amplified his physical capabilities.. As Blacklash, he upgraded his arsenal, incorporating adamantium-laced lashes for cutting through reinforced materials and electro-charged variants that could generate powerful electrical discharges to stun or electrocute opponents, often converting ambient energy like into kinetic strikes for devastating impacts.. These weapons, combined with his expert marksmanship, skills, and engineering prowess, made him a persistent threat, emphasizing technological ingenuity over brute force in his battles with . Scarlotti featured prominently in major Iron Man storylines, including the Armor Wars saga (Iron Man #225–232, 1987–1988), where, as Blacklash, he allied with and other foes, wielding stolen Stark armor components to challenge Tony Stark's efforts to reclaim his proprietary technology.. His ongoing vendetta against culminated in repeated high-stakes confrontations, showcasing his adaptability as Stark continually evolved his suits to counter the whips' versatility. Although Scarlotti met his demise when a rogue sentient Iron Man armor executed him during a 2000 battle (Iron Man vol. 3 #28), the character's legacy endures through later revivals in Marvel continuity.. In media adaptations, elements of Mark Scarlotti's Whiplash inspired the titular villain in the 2010 film , directed by , though the cinematic version merges his whip-based arsenal and Iron Man obsession with aspects of another character, Anton Vanko, and is portrayed by .. This portrayal highlighted the whips' electro-charged lethality in a live-action context, influencing subsequent depictions in Marvel's cinematic universe.

Whirlwind

Whirlwind (real name David Cannon) is a mutant supervillain in Marvel Comics, primarily known as a speed-based antagonist with an obsessive vendetta against the Wasp and frequent memberships in villainous teams like the Masters of Evil. He debuted as the Human Top in Tales to Astonish #50 (December 1963), created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, where he was introduced as a criminal exploiting his spinning powers against Ant-Man and the Wasp. Cannon, born in Kansas City, Missouri, discovered his mutant abilities as a child when he realized he could rotate his body at extreme velocities without vertigo, initially using them for bullying before escalating to bank robberies and professional wrestling under aliases. After multiple defeats by Giant-Man (Hank Pym) and the Wasp, he upgraded his persona to Whirlwind in Avengers #46 (November 1967), enhancing his costume and tactics to generate more devastating aerial chaos while continuing his criminal pursuits. Cannon's powers stem from his mutant physiology, enabling him to spin his upper torso at speeds up to 400 revolutions per second, creating powerful air vortices for offensive and defensive purposes. This rotation grants him capabilities, the ability to hurl opponents with wind blasts, and temporary and impact resistance while in motion, though it limits his effectiveness when stationary. He has no formal training but relies on his velocity to disrupt heroes, often forming whirlwinds that scatter teams or demolish structures. His obsession with the Wasp drove key schemes, including posing as her chauffeur "Charles Matthews" to infiltrate and attempt her kidnapping, only to be thwarted by Quicksilver. Throughout his history, Whirlwind has been a persistent foe of the Avengers, joining the Masters of Evil under leaders like Crimson Cowl, Egghead, and Baron Zemo to launch assaults on the team. He clashed with the West Coast Avengers during a partnership with Tiger Shark, targeting experimental technology in San Francisco to amplify his powers. In a reluctant shift toward coerced heroism, Whirlwind served in the Thunderbolts Army during the Civil War-era Fifty-State Initiative, led by Doctor Octopus, where he participated in government-sanctioned operations despite his disdain for the role. He briefly allied with Quicksilver in a limited capacity during Avengers-related conflicts, marking a rare departure from villainy before reverting to antagonism. In the 2020s, Whirlwind made cameo appearances in the Thunderbolts series, reinforcing his status as a recurring low-tier threat amid larger team dynamics.

White Dragon

The White Dragon is a legacy mantle in , worn by multiple individuals as leaders of the Dragon Lords, a criminal seeking dominance over New York City's Chinatown district. These wearers are portrayed as skilled martial artists and anti-heroes at times, navigating rivalries while occasionally clashing with greater threats like corrupt crime lords. The costume, featuring dragon motifs, incorporates technological enhancements for combat, emphasizing the character's role in street-level conflicts rather than global . The original White Dragon, an unnamed Chinese-American of Cantonese ancestry, first appeared in #184 (September 1978), created by writer and penciler Keith Pollard. Born to immigrants from province, he rose as a street tough determined to consolidate Chinatown's fractured gangs under the Dragon Lords banner, viewing disunity as a weakness exploited by outsiders. His debut involved targeting college student Philip Chang for recruitment, sparking a brutal confrontation with after Chang sought the hero's aid. The villain's armored suit included a dragon-head mask that projected flames for ranged attacks and dispensed knockout gas, paired with steel-tipped claws coated in a to incapacitate foes at close range. In their battle, the White Dragon overpowered temporarily, slashing him severely before being defeated and unmasked. A second White Dragon, largely unnamed, assumed the mantle in the mid-1980s with an upgraded Mk II suit featuring reinforced body armor and intensified flame projection for greater destructive potential. This iteration allied with the Kingpin during a power play against and in Marvel Team-Up #144 (1984), but internal betrayals within the criminal underworld led to his downfall. Later appearances showed him ensnared by Mr. Negative's corrupting influence, turning against the Hood's syndicate in a bid for independence that highlighted anti-heroic defiance against manipulative overlords. Key stories underscore gang infighting, such as turf disputes with the Flying Dragons and Tiger's Claw, where the White Dragon's leadership fractured under pressure from rivals and heroes. The third White Dragon remains largely unknown, emerging post-2014 after the second wearer's death in a black magic-fueled drug war detailed in #3 (July 2014). This version, implied as a new recruit to perpetuate the legacy, engaged in a ritualistic showdown tied to Chinatown's underworld, showcasing the mantle's enduring role in protecting gang interests against incursions. Powers across iterations focus on enhanced agility and gadgetry—flame-based energy weapons for offense, chemical dispersal for , and claw gauntlets for melee—allowing gliding maneuvers via the suit's flowing cape design during rooftop pursuits. While primarily antagonistic, these wearers occasionally exhibit anti-hero traits, such as shielding community assets from exploitative syndicates like the Owl's operations.

White Rabbit

The White Rabbit, whose real name is Lorina Dodson, is a in known for her eccentric, Alice in Wonderland-themed criminal activities and primarily serving as an adversary to . She debuted in #131 (July 1983), created by writer and artist Kerry Gammill. Her character draws inspiration from Lewis Carroll's , particularly the , with occasional nods to related figures like the Mad Hatter in her whimsical villainy. Born into a wealthy family with strict parents, Dodson married an 82-year-old man at age 25 solely for his fortune, later killing him to secure her inheritance and gain the freedom to pursue excitement beyond her monotonous life. Bored with luxury, she invested her vast wealth in developing bizarre gadgets and a rabbit-themed , launching a career in petty crime for the thrill of it, including shop robberies and chaotic schemes that often undermined her own plans due to their absurdity. Dodson possesses no superhuman abilities but is proficient in martial arts and relies on her ingenuity and resources for combat effectiveness. Her signature costume, a mechanized bunny suit, enhances her agility, strength, and leaping capabilities to levels, allowing her to evade foes with rabbit-like speed. She employs an array of themed gadgets, including an umbrella weapon that fires explosive or razor-tipped carrots, gas flares, and mini-cannons; a hypno-gun for mind control; and a giant robotic as a mount and . Throughout her sporadic appearances, the White Rabbit has clashed repeatedly with , often in humorous or bungled heists that highlight her incompetence as a , such as leading a gang of animal-themed cohorts in Marvel Team-Up #131. She has also encountered , who once saved her during the "Hunted" storyline amid a Kraven-led hunt on animal-themed characters, forging a brief, uneasy alliance. In more recent events, she allied with Tombstone during the "Gang War" crossover as a tertiary leader in his criminal empire and was turned into a in Amazing Spider-Man #49 (2024) as part of the Blood Hunt event, embracing her undead state while continuing chaotic pursuits; she even attempted to franchise her tech by forming the "Silicon Six," a group of gadget-renting . In 2025, she appeared in further gang conflict storylines, maintaining her role as a recurring, low-stakes antagonist in 's .

Wizard

Bentley Wittman, known as the Wizard, is a in , primarily an to the . He first appeared in #102 (November 1962), created by writer and with artist . As a genius inventor, Wittman legally changed his name to the Wizard and initially used his technological "magic" to challenge the out of boredom with his own unchallenged fame. His origin stems from a childhood prodigy who excelled in invention, later turning to crime to prove his superiority against superheroes like the . The Wizard's abilities derive entirely from his inventions rather than innate powers, showcasing his expertise in physics and . He employs discs for flight and , capable of supporting massive weights or creating disorienting effects on opponents. His arsenal includes force fields for defense, electric energy blasts from specialized gloves, and robotic constructs like the Id Machine, which amplifies aggression, or wonder gloves that mimic the powers of the . These gadgets allow him to battle foes despite his human physiology, often augmented by an armored for enhanced strength and durability. A key architect of villainy, the Wizard founded the as a direct counter to the , first assembling , , and in Fantastic Four #36 (1965) to conquer the world through coordinated assaults. He has reformed the team multiple times, recruiting members like , Klaw, Titania, Electro, and even mind-controlled , leading to repeated clashes with Reed Richards, whom he views as his intellectual rival. Notable arcs include a Baxter Building raid thwarted by the Thing and Franklin Richards, a Q-bomb plot to destroy New York foiled by the , and battles where Reed, disguised as , forced the team's surrender. The Wizard's obsessions often target Richards personally, such as kidnapping him to dismantle the team, only to be defeated by interventions like Red Hulk's. In more recent stories, the Wizard has continued leading dysfunctional iterations of the Frightful Four, including a family-based lineup with his daughters Salamandra and Cole alongside Hydro-Man, which ended in Cole turning against him during a defeat by the Fantastic Four. He has allied with groups like the Intelligencia for larger schemes and reformed the team with returning members and Lyra (daughter of the Hulk) for infiltrations like the Baxter Building. As of 2025, the Wizard appeared in villain contexts within Marvel's animated projects, such as associating with Oscorp in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, though his comic roles emphasize ongoing team-ups against the Fantastic Four.

Wrecker

The Wrecker (Dirk Garthwaite) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, primarily as an adversary of Thor and the Avengers. He first appeared in The Mighty Thor #148 (January 1968), created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. Garthwaite, a lifelong criminal hardened by an abusive upbringing, leads the Wrecking Crew, a group of magically enhanced construction-themed villains including Bulldozer, Piledriver, and Thunderball. Garthwaite's origin stems from his criminal activities in , where he attempted to rob a man he mistook for a wealthy mark, only to discover it was the Asgardian god in disguise. After knocking out the depowered during a period when had stripped Asgardians on of their powers, Garthwaite donned Loki's helmet. This act led the Norn Queen Karnilla, summoned by Loki to restore his abilities, to mistakenly empower Garthwaite instead, infusing his with Asgardian magic and granting him god-like strength. Wielding the enchanted as his signature weapon, the Wrecker embarked on a rampage, clashing with Thor in his debut battle and establishing himself as a brute-force threat empowered by mystical Asgardian energies. The Wrecker's powers derive entirely from the magical , which channels Asgardian enchantment to provide enabling him to lift up to 40 tons, exceptional durability capable of withstanding fire and high-caliber bullets, and enhanced stamina for prolonged combat. The itself can absorb and discharge energy blasts, generate force fields, induce earthquakes upon striking the ground, create illusions, and facilitate over short distances; it also allows the Wrecker to share fractions of its power with allies, as he did with his Wrecking Crew compatriots during a prison lightning strike that distributed the enchantment among them. In key comic events, the Wrecker formed the Wrecking Crew by empowering his prison cellmates—Henry Camp (), Brian Calusky (Piledriver), and Eliot Franklin (Thunderball)—leading to repeated battles against Thor, including assaults on and schemes to steal mystical artifacts. The group has orchestrated multiple prison breaks, such as escaping Ryker's Island to join the and later being recaptured by and Iron Fist after a rampage in . In media adaptations, the Wrecker made minor cameos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's She-Hulk: (2022), portrayed by Nick Gomez as the leader of the Wrecking Crew in a courtroom brawl and subsequent ambush on Jennifer Walters.

Supernatural and Horror Figures

Wendigo

The Wendigo is a supernatural entity in , representing a cursed transformation drawn from Algonquian folklore of a spirit haunting the Canadian wilderness. It debuted in The Incredible Hulk #162 (April 1973), created by writer and penciler , where it emerged as a monstrous driven by insatiable hunger. The curse activates when an individual resorts to in the remote northern woods, turning them into a towering, furred beast that embodies gluttony and savagery, forever compelled to devour human flesh. The primary incarnation is Paul Cartier, a French-Canadian fur trapper and hunting guide who, stranded in a blizzard, consumed the flesh of his injured companion Henri Cluzot to survive, invoking the ancient curse. Transformed into the , Cartier grew to over ten feet tall with white fur, elongated limbs, razor-sharp claws, and fangs, losing all rationality to primal urges. Another key version is Georges Baptiste, a Canadian and friend of Paul Cartier, who willingly accepted the curse in The Incredible Hulk #162 to transfer it from Paul, with the help of Paul's sister Marie Cartier, becoming the himself. These transformations are not reversible without mystical intervention, as seen when Alpha Flight's Shaman temporarily banished the curse from Baptiste using his medicine pouch. As the Wendigo, affected individuals gain immense capable of contending with the , extraordinary durability against arctic extremes and heavy impacts, rapid regenerative healing that mends wounds almost instantly, and enhanced senses for tracking prey in blizzards. The creature's body adapts perfectly to subzero temperatures, allowing prolonged activity in freezing conditions without hindrance. Its primary weakness lies in the curse's mystical nature, vulnerable to shamanistic rituals or powerful sorcery that can suppress or transfer the affliction. The Wendigo has featured prominently in battles against the , first clashing with him in the Canadian Rockies during its debut, where the beast pursued victims amid snowy isolation. It reappeared in The Incredible Hulk #180-181 (October-November 1974), rampaging through a remote and marking the first encounter with , who was dispatched by the Canadian government to subdue it. Conflicts with escalated in Uncanny X-Men #139-140 (November-December 1980), where joined forces with Shaman and Snowbird to prevent the curse from spreading, highlighting the team's role in containing indigenous supernatural threats. These stories underscore the Wendigo's role as a tragic, unstoppable force symbolizing the perils of desperation in the wild.

Werewolf by Night

Jack Russell, known as Werewolf by Night, is a Marvel Comics character who embodies the horror genre's classic werewolf archetype, blending tragedy and monstrosity in his cursed existence. He first appeared in Marvel Spotlight #2, published in February 1972, where he was introduced as a reluctant lycanthrope navigating his dual life. The character was created by writers Roy Thomas, Jean Thomas, and Gerry Conway, with artwork by Mike Ploog, drawing from traditional werewolf lore while integrating it into the Marvel Universe's supernatural elements. Russell's story often centers on his internal struggle against the beast within, as he pursues monster hunts to protect innocents or seek a cure for his affliction, reflecting themes of legacy and uncontrollable primal urges. Russell's origin traces back to a cursed bloodline in the Russoff family, originating in 1795 when his ancestor Grigori Russoff was bitten by a during a confrontation with , passing the lycanthropy through generations. The curse remained dormant until Jack's father, Gregor Russoff, inadvertently activated it by transcribing the Darkhold under a , leading to his own transformation and eventual death. On the eve of his 18th birthday, during the first cycle, Jack inherited the family legacy, transforming into a for the first time and inadvertently killing his family's driver in a rage. This nocturnal transformation recurs with the lunar cycle, intensifying under the and compelling Russell to hunt monsters or evade hunters, often allying with other beings to combat greater threats while grappling with his family's haunted history. In his werewolf form, Russell gains enhanced physical abilities, including capable of lifting up to 1,500 pounds in partial transformations and greater power during full moons, heightened senses for tracking prey, razor-sharp claws and fangs for combat, and accelerated healing from injuries. These traits make him a formidable predator in monster hunts, though they come at the cost of losing rational control, turning him into a savage beast driven by instinct. Key story arcs highlight Russell's role in the Marvel monster mythos, including a notable team-up with the Monster of in Giant-Size Werewolf by Night #1 (1974), where they battled occult threats together, showcasing inter-monster alliances against shared enemies. He later joined the , a group of classic Marvel horrors like and , in the 2007 one-shot Legion of Monsters: Werewolf by Night #1, written by Mike Carey, where they defended an underground haven for sentient monsters from human encroachment. In 2022, Russell debuted in the via the Disney+ special Werewolf by Night, directed by , portraying him as a captive in a monster hunt led by hunter . By 2025, the character starred in the comic miniseries Werewolf by Night: Blood Moon Rise, expanding on his hunts and family curse amid vampire conflicts.

Witchfire

Witchfire, also known as Ananym, is a demonic sorceress and the daughter of Belasco, the ruler of in the . She first appeared as a in Alpha Flight vol. 1 #76 (July 1989), created by writer James Hudnall and artist John Calimee. Recruited by Canada's Department H due to her innate mystical abilities, Ananym joined Gamma Flight as a trainee, unaware of her infernal heritage until it began to surface during missions against supernatural threats. Her early stories explored her struggle with emerging demonic traits while serving alongside teams like Beta Flight, where she contributed her sorcery to battles against entities such as Llan the Sorcerer. In the 2009 miniseries X-Infernus by writer and artist Giuseppe Camuncoli, emerges as a central antagonist, positioning herself as the successor to Illyana Rasputin (Magik) in after Illyana's departure from the realm. Seeking to consolidate power, she launches quests through 's chaotic landscapes to acquire the five Bloodstones, artifacts capable of summoning the Elder Gods and granting dominion over infernal forces. These pursuits lead to intense confrontations with Magik and a team of , including Nightcrawler, , and , as deploys her sorcery to manipulate dimensions and overwhelm opponents. Witchfire's powers center on dark magic, including the projection of hellfire blasts, summoning of demonic entities, and limited sword conjuration tied to Limbo's energies; she briefly wields a lesser variant of the Soulsword during her clashes with Magik, though it proves insufficient against the original artifact's full potency. Her role in X-Infernus highlights her ambition to harness Inferno-level chaos, but she is ultimately defeated when the Bloodstones are scattered and Limbo's rulership remains contested. With only sporadic appearances beyond Alpha Flight and X-Infernus, Witchfire's storyline remains underdeveloped, leaving room for expanded involvement in upcoming Marvel magical crossovers as of 2025.

Wraith

The Wraith is a moniker adopted by multiple characters in Marvel Comics, each with distinct origins involving supernatural or enhanced abilities centered on phasing, intangibility, and spectral manipulation for vigilante or heroic purposes. The first prominent iteration is Brian DeWolff, a police officer and brother of Captain , who debuted as the Wraith in Marvel Team-Up #48 (August 1976), created by writer and artist . Shot during a criminal bust and left comatose, Brian was revived by his father, Phillip DeWolff, using experimental revitalization technology that granted him potent psionic powers but initially linked their minds, allowing Phillip to manipulate him into targeting escaped criminals. After breaking free from this control, Brian operated as a ghostly vigilante, allying with heroes like and against threats such as the Maggia crime syndicate and bombings orchestrated under his father's influence, though his unstable psyche often positioned him as an anti-hero or antagonist in stories involving police corruption and personal vengeance following Jean's murder by the . Brian's powers include telepathy for mind-reading and possession-like control over others, telekinesis enabling flight and object manipulation, and illusion projection to create intangible, ghostly apparitions that instill fear, allowing him to phase through perceptions and evade detection during crime-fighting escapades. He supplemented these with a smoke-emitting pistol for disorientation. In key narratives, such as those intersecting Spider-Man's adventures, the Wraith used his intangibility-adjacent abilities to infiltrate criminal organizations and exact justice beyond legal bounds, though his actions led to conflicts with Spider-Man over excessive vigilantism. Another version is Hector Rendoza, a from who first appeared as in #392 (April 2001). His powers manifested at age 16 as transparent skin, rendering his internal organs visible and granting him the ability to extend partial intangibility and phasing to others or objects, causing disorientation and temporary invisibility; this enhancement stemmed from natural genetic mutation rather than technology or resurrection. Recruited by to an interim team, Hector aided in battles like disorienting Magneto during the Genoshan conflict and rescuing , positioning him as a supportive ally with phasing powers suited for infiltration and non-lethal takedowns in team-based heroics. His abilities lost potency after the M-Day event, limiting his role in later stories. Additional iterations include the alien warrior Zak-Del, who became after Exolon parasites granted him regenerative immortality, enhanced strength, energy absorption, and fear-inducing soul exposure, debuting in Annihilation: Conquest - Wraith #1 (September 2007). In modern tales, Yuri Watanabe, a former NYPD captain and ally in detective work, adopted using tech like fear gas and elastic restraints for vigilante justice against escalating threats. Across versions, the Wraith embodies varied origins from resurrected humans to mutants and extraterrestrials, unified by phasing-based powers employed in alliances or rivalries with and other heroes against criminal elements.

Woodgod

Woodgod is a fictional character, a genetically engineered humanoid, appearing in American comic books published by . The character, often depicted as a satyr-like forest guardian, was created by writer and penciler (with inker Klaus Janson), debuting in #31 (August 1976). Woodgod originated from an experimental project by bio-geneticists David and Ellen Pace on their farm near , , aimed at merging human intellect with animal physical prowess to engineer a superior hybrid species. The Paces, who were also involved in developing nerve gas for the U.S. , used a combination of human and animal DNA to "birth" Woodgod via techniques; however, the result was an animalistic, satyr-like being with childlike innocence and rapid maturation, reaching full adult size within days. A catastrophic nerve gas leak soon after his creation killed the Paces and the entire town of , but Woodgod's unique physiology granted him immunity, allowing him to escape into the wilderness while pursued by panicked survivors and military forces. Traumatized, he sought solace in the forests, embracing a role as a protector of nature and shunning human society. In early key events, Woodgod's rampage through the countryside drew the attention of the , leading to a brutal battle in which the creature initially overpowered the gamma mutant before recognizing a shared sense of isolation. He later formed a tenuous alliance with the and to confront and defeat Major Alvin Tremens, a deranged officer intent on exploiting Woodgod as a . Retreating deeper into , Woodgod dedicated himself to continuing his creators' vision by genetically engineering a peaceful of hybrids known as the Changelings, whom he led as a benevolent ruler in hidden woodland enclaves. His appearances have been sparse since the late 1970s, including a notable return in The Incredible #251 (September 1980), where he defended his Changelings from external threats, and brief cameos in titles like and (2008) #30, underscoring his enduring but low-profile status as an eco-centric guardian. Woodgod possesses superhuman strength sufficient to trade blows with the Hulk and overpower military squads, enhanced durability that enables him to withstand gunfire and explosions, rapid regenerative healing, and immunity to neurotoxins such as nerve gas due to his hybrid biology. He also exhibits heightened senses attuned to his natural environment, facilitating his role as a woodland sentinel, though he lacks immortality and relies on his resilience for longevity. Woodgod's beastial form and affinity for forested isolation evoke superficial parallels to Man-Thing, but as an artificial construct rather than a supernatural entity, he emphasizes themes of scientific hubris and harmonious coexistence with nature.

Supporting and Allied Characters

Dorothy Walker

Dorothy Walker is a fictional character in Marvel Comics, best known as the mother of Patsy Walker, who later becomes the superheroine Hellcat. She first appeared in Miss America Magazine #2 (November 1944), created by writer Stuart Little and artist Ruth Atkinson during Marvel's predecessor era, Timely Comics. In her origin, Dorothy is depicted as an ambitious comic book creator living in Centerville, California, with her husband Joshua Walker and their daughter Patsy. Dorothy draws inspiration from Patsy's teenage life—filled with school, friendships, and romances—to craft the successful Patsy Walker comic series, which catapults her family into local fame and establishes Dorothy as a controlling figure in Patsy's personal and professional life. Her actions often prioritize commercial success over her daughter's well-being, portraying her as an enabling presence in the family's dynamics amid Joshua's influence. Key events involving Dorothy unfold primarily through flashbacks in the original Patsy Walker series (1945–1967), where she manages 's "adventures" and rivalries, such as with Hedy Wolfe, to fuel her comic book narratives. In later continuity, as she faced mortality from cancer, Dorothy struck a demonic bargain with the entity Avarrish for renewed youth and longevity, offering 's body as a vessel; this pact contributed to 's supernatural transformation into Hellcat and subsequent trauma, highlighting Dorothy's self-serving choices and their lasting impact on her daughter's path to heroism. After Dorothy's death, her ex-husband remarried Beatrice "Bea" Walker. Dorothy serves as a civilian within her family's dynamic, embodying manipulative parental ambition that contrasts with Patsy's eventual independence as an Avenger ally. Following her death, her legacy persists in Patsy's struggles with identity and exploitation. In media adaptations, a reimagined Dorothy Walker appears in the Netflix series (2015–2019), portrayed by , as Trish Walker's abusive mother and ' adoptive guardian, influencing the protagonists' traumas.

Jimmy Woo

Jimmy Woo, also known as James Woo or Woo Yen Jet, is a Chinese-American secret agent in , renowned for his espionage expertise and leadership in superhuman teams. He debuted in Yellow Claw #1 (October 1956), created by writer and artist under Atlas Comics, Marvel's predecessor imprint, where he was introduced as a young FBI agent tasked with countering international threats during the era. Initially portrayed as a resourceful operative relying on wits and marksmanship rather than superpowers, Woo's early stories emphasized his role in high-stakes investigations, establishing him as one of the first Asian-American lead characters in American comics. Woo's origin centers on his recruitment by the FBI to combat subversive elements, leading to his involvement in forming the original in 1958—a covert team of superhumans assembled to rescue President from the villainous Yellow Claw, as detailed in Agents of Atlas (2006) miniseries, which retroactively expanded his 1950s exploits. Later, he transitioned to S.H.I.E.L.D., joining in Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #2 (1968), where he served as a high-ranking operative, including as a regional director in , contributing to global security operations alongside . Key arcs include leading the revived in the modern era, starting with the 2006 miniseries, where he was rejuvenated to his youthful prime by teammate Marvel Boy's powers after decades in cryogenic stasis, enabling him to confront contemporary threats like the Atlantean warlord in Atlantis Attacks (2020). In this capacity, Woo has orchestrated defenses against invasions, such as during the event in War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlas (2019), and managed the Atlas Foundation as its CEO, balancing espionage with superhuman alliances. Lacking innate superpowers, Woo's abilities stem from elite training: he is a master of , proficient in and various fighting styles honed through FBI and S.H.I.E.L.D. service, complemented by expert marksmanship, strategic leadership, and an extensive network of intelligence contacts. His rejuvenation grants him enhanced vitality and longevity, allowing sustained activity into the without apparent aging, though it initially erased memories of intervening years. As leader of the , Woo has directed missions against formidable foes, including demonic incursions and interdimensional crises, often coordinating with heroes like the Avengers and , while his role in Atlantean affairs involves diplomatic and tactical interventions to prevent surface-undersea conflicts. By 2025, Woo continues to helm the Atlas Foundation, with the featured in ongoing storylines exploring global threats, as seen in recent publications like Agents of Atlas (2019 onward).

Mary Jane Watson

Mary Jane Watson is a prominent supporting character in Marvel Comics, best known as the longtime romantic partner and eventual wife of Peter Parker, also known as . Introduced in The Amazing Spider-Man #25 (June 1965), she was created by writer and artist , though her face was not shown until her full debut in #42 (November 1966). Initially portrayed as a vivacious party girl from a dysfunctional family in , Mary Jane quickly became a fixture in Peter Parker's life after arranged a blind date, during which she famously quipped, "Face it, tiger... you just hit the jackpot!" upon learning his as Spider-Man. Her early characterization emphasized her outgoing personality and resilience, contrasting Peter's more introverted nature, and she soon evolved into his emotional anchor amid his superhero struggles. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Mary Jane balanced her budding modeling career with unwavering support for Peter, rising to prominence as a successful model and actress. She starred in the fictional Secret Hospital and worked for agencies like those run by Roderick Kingsley, leveraging her charisma and business acumen to build a thriving career that included nightclub ownership, such as MJ's and later Jackpot. This professional independence highlighted her growth from a carefree to a multifaceted partner, culminating in their in The Amazing Spider-Man #290 (April 1987), a event that solidified her role as Peter's wife and confidante. Their union faced intense trials, including the (1994–1996), where revelations about cloned identities and a presumed strained their relationship but ultimately deepened their bond. The storyline One More Day (Amazing Spider-Man #544–545, 2007) dramatically altered their dynamic when Peter and struck a deal with the demon Mephisto to save Aunt May's life, resulting in the erasure of their marriage from reality and a retroactive . Despite this, continued her modeling and entertainment pursuits, occasionally stepping into heroic roles, such as briefly adopting a variant costume in alternate realities like the MC2 universe, where she gains spider-powers as to fight alongside Peter. In the 2020s, following Devil's Reign (2021–2022), entered a relationship with Paul Rabin, with whom she had twin children in a pocket dimension storyline (Amazing Spider-Man vol. 6, 2022–2024). However, as of 2025, she broke up with Paul and became the host of the symbiote, adopting a new identity as a web-slinging in the All-New Venom series, marking a significant evolution toward independent with potential implications for her dynamic with Peter. This evolution underscores her enduring significance as an emotional pillar for Peter, even as she pursues her own path in modeling and . Mary Jane's portrayal extends prominently into media adaptations, where she often embodies the supportive yet independent partner central to 's narrative. In Sam Raimi's Spider-Man film trilogy (2002–2007), depicted her as an aspiring actress navigating dangers tied to Peter's dual life. Animated series like Spider-Man: The Animated Series (1994–1998), voiced by Sara Ballantine, showcased her as a model and girlfriend who uncovers Peter's identity early, mirroring her comic origins. More recent appearances include as a brief romantic interest in (2014) and Zendaya's modern, tech-savvy take in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's films starting with (2017), adapting her essence to contemporary storytelling.

Wong

Wong is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by . Created by writer and artist , he first appeared in Strange Tales #110 (July 1963) as the unnamed manservant to , Earth's Sorcerer Supreme. Wong's name was revealed in Strange Tales #119 (April 1964). As a loyal ally and skilled mystic, Wong serves as 's steadfast companion, managing the in and providing both practical and supernatural support in battles against mystical threats. Wong was born in , , as the first-born son of Hamir the Hermit, a descendant of the ancient warrior-monk lineage sworn to serve the . From the age of four, he was presented to the and rigorously trained in the mystic arts and martial disciplines of , forging him into a disciplined servant destined to aid the Sorcerer Supreme. As an adult, Wong was dispatched to the to assist , whom he accompanied on numerous adventures while maintaining unwavering loyalty despite personal hardships, such as his betrothal to Imei Chang, whose soul later became entangled with demonic forces. Throughout his comic history, Wong has participated in pivotal battles, including aiding against the demonic entity by concealing Strange's astral form during a kidnapping by Dormammu's worshippers. He has joined teams like the Avengers and the Defenders, contributing his skills to group efforts against threats such as Mephisto and . Wong has also starred in solo mystic tales, such as his confrontation with the Shadowqueen in a remote dimension, where he helped rescue him from captivity and ultimately defeated the entity. His role extends to supporting Sorcerer Supreme duties, briefly acting as interim Sorcerer Supreme during crises like the Vanishing caused by . Wong possesses expert-level mastery of Kamar-Taj's , making him a formidable hand-to-hand capable of facing foes. He is also proficient in minor sorcery, including casting protective force fields, teleportation spells, and incantations for size alteration or magical resistance, though he relies more on support than offensive magic. His greatest asset is his unyielding and strategic acumen, often providing counsel and logistical aid in mystical conflicts. In media adaptations, Wong is prominently featured in the , portrayed by . He debuts in (2016) as a senior member of the Masters of the Mystic Arts, later appearing in Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), : No Way Home (2021), in the Multiverse of Madness (2022), She-Hulk: (2022), and (2024). Wong also appears in the animated series What If...? (2021), including the episode "What If... Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?" where he aids an alternate Strange against cosmic threats.

Wyatt Wingfoot

Wyatt Wingfoot first appeared in Fantastic Four #50 (May 1966), created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. A Native American of Comanche descent from the fictional Keewazi tribe in Oklahoma, Wingfoot grew up on the Keewazi Indian Reservation as the son of Will Wingfoot, a renowned decathlete. Despite his family's athletic legacy, he showed little initial interest in sports and instead attended Metro University, where he roomed with Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, forging a close friendship that drew him into the orbit of the Fantastic Four. As a dedicated Native American activist, Wingfoot frequently advocates for tribal rights and environmental protections against corporate exploitation. Wingfoot's key events often revolve around defending his heritage and aiding the in crises. He supported his tribe against the Oil Company's robotic deceptions and later clashed with Roxxon Corporation over destructive drilling operations on reservation lands, as seen in Fantastic Four (2018) #19. His involvement includes assisting the team in against Ulysses Klaw's attack and joining quests like locating the ' hidden city. While lacking superpowers, Wingfoot has had brief superhero turns in alternate realities, such as gaining wings as "Redwing" in Earth-9997, but in the main continuity, he remains a skilled non-powered operative. Serving as an occasional ally to the family, Wingfoot acts as a moral compass, offering rational, grounded advice amid their high-stakes adventures and leveraging his expertise as a tracker, athlete, and hand-to-hand combatant. In recent years, he has made cameos in 2020s runs, including a spotlight in the 2023 Native American Heritage Month special alongside characters like Kushala, the Spirit Rider, highlighting his ongoing legacy as a cultural advocate.

Spider-Man Universe Characters

Anna Watson

Anna Watson is the paternal aunt of Mary Jane Watson and a longtime best friend and neighbor to May Parker in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, she first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #15 (August 1964). Serving as an elderly confidante to both Mary Jane and Peter Parker, Anna provided emotional support and a grounding presence in their lives, often sharing conversations about family and relationships with May. Her role emphasized civilian warmth amid the dangers of Spider-Man's heroic activities, including efforts alongside May to encourage Peter and Mary Jane's budding romance. In key events, such as the Green Goblin's kidnapping of Peter in The Amazing Spider-Man #40 (September 1966), Anna visited the Parker home to console a distraught May, offering reassurance during the ordeal. She later stayed with the Parkers when May required medical care or was absent, helping maintain household stability. Much like May Parker, Anna embodies the supportive familial figures that contrast the web-slinger's perilous world. As a minor character, she has appeared infrequently in stories since the .

Debra Whitman

Debra Whitman is a supporting character in ' series, serving as a colleague and brief romantic interest for Peter Parker during his time as a graduate student at . She debuted in #196 (September 1979), where she is introduced as a lab assistant in the department who encounters Peter amid his personal turmoil following the apparent death of . The character was created by writer and penciler , with additional art finishes by Frank Giacoia and Jim Mooney. Whitman's role emphasizes and scientific support, often highlighting her enthusiastic but awkward personality and unrequited crush on Peter, whom she admires for his intellect and kindness. She frequently aids him in research projects at the , contributing to experiments on topics like effects and biological anomalies, while her suspicions about Peter's frequent absences lead to humorous near-discoveries of his identity. Her interactions with Peter underscore themes of friendship and emotional vulnerability in the civilian side of 's life, contrasting the high-stakes action. A pivotal storyline for Whitman unfolds in Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #74 (January 1983), revealing her traumatic backstory: as a young woman from the Midwest, she endured stalking and abuse from her ex-husband, Mark Whitman, prompting her move to New York and therapy sessions that strain her . Her old flame, Biff Rifkin, helped her escape the abuse. Peter, suspecting her distress, confronts the threat as and ultimately reveals his identity to help her regain stability, leading her to leave the university and start anew elsewhere. This arc, written by with art by Bob Hall and Jim Mooney, marks a turning point, shifting Whitman from a recurring ally to a more peripheral figure. Whitman made sporadic returns in later decades, including guest spots in the early amid Peter Parker's evolving academic career, such as brief collaborations on symbiote-related research during Venom's early threats. Her appearances tapered off after the but resurfaced occasionally in flashbacks or ensemble university scenes, reinforcing her legacy as a grounded, empathetic foil to Spider-Man's dual life.

Miles Warren

Miles Warren, also known as the , is a supervillain in , primarily an antagonist to , renowned for his obsessive pursuit of cloning technology and genetic manipulation. He first appeared as the Jackal in * #129 (February 1974), created by writer and artist . Initially introduced as a mild-mannered biology professor at in The Amazing Spider-Man #31 (December 1965) by and , Warren's transformation into the Jackal marked his descent into madness, driven by personal loss and scientific ambition. Warren's origin traces back to his early career as a brilliant who earned a Ph.D. and collaborated with the on genetic experiments, including the creation of animal-human hybrids known as New Men. A tragic car accident, caused by one of his unstable creations—a jackal-man hybrid—resulted in the deaths of his wife and children, shattering his sanity and fueling his fixation on conquering death through cloning. As a , he developed an unrequited infatuation with student , whose death during a confrontation between and the in 1973 profoundly impacted him, prompting him to clone her using preserved tissue samples in a bid to resurrect her and defy mortality. This obsession extended to cloning himself, viewing Peter Parker as the pinnacle of genetic perfection, and led to numerous twisted experiments that blurred the lines between life, death, and identity. His madness fully manifested when he enhanced himself with genetic modifications, adopting the green-skinned, clawed persona of the to pursue his villainous goals. The played a pivotal role in the (1994–1996), a sprawling storyline across multiple titles where he orchestrated a conspiracy involving numerous clones of Peter Parker, including (the ) and the defective Kaine. Believing Peter to be a clone himself, Warren manipulated events with allies like to unleash a "Carrion Virus" aimed at transforming humanity into a race of Spider-Man clones, culminating in chaotic battles that questioned the hero's true identity. This arc, spanning over 30 issues, highlighted Warren's genius-level intellect in biochemistry and his mastery of cloning technology, though it also exposed the flaws in his creations, such as rapid degeneration. Warren possesses no innate superhuman abilities beyond his exceptional intellect, but his self-experimentation granted him enhanced strength (Class 10 level), agility, and durability, along with sharp claws and fangs for combat. He relies heavily on advanced equipment, genetic viruses, and gadgets like electro-prod claws to execute his schemes. In more recent stories, such as during the era (2013–2014), the Jackal made cameo appearances, clashing with (then controlled by ) and Kaine in Superior Spider-Man Team-Up #2, where he attempted to exploit tech amid ongoing threats. He later resurfaced in The Clone Conspiracy (2016–2017) as "the Professor," resurrecting figures like and creating new clones like Gwen Warren (), only to be thwarted again by , underscoring his enduring threat as a obsessed with genetic . The Jackal continued his machinations in The Spectacular Spider-Men #2 (April 2024) and appeared in New Avengers #1–2 (August 2025).

Norah Winters

Norah Winters is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by . She first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #575 (October 2008), created by writer Joe Kelly and artist Chris Bachalo. As a , Winters began her career as a reporter for the independent news outlet , where she specialized in investigative stories often intersecting with superhero activities, including those involving . Winters' professional path led her to collaborate closely with Peter Parker, a fellow journalist and photographer who secretly operates as . Their interactions frequently highlighted her bold, sarcastic style and her drive to uncover truths about vigilantes and villains, positioning her as a persistent media presence in Spider-Man's world. She developed a flirtatious dynamic with Parker, marked by witty banter and mutual professional respect, though it never fully evolved into a committed romance amid the chaos of their shared investigations. Inspired by Parker's determination, Winters once went undercover at Norman Osborn's organization to expose corruption, risking her safety to gather evidence against the former villain. Key developments in Winters' storyline include her transition to the Daily Bugle staff, where she continued probing Spider-Man-related events, and her involvement in high-stakes arcs during the "Brand New Day" era, such as the fallout from Osborn's rise to power. Following the events of (2013–2014), where Otto Octavius briefly assumed the Spider-Man mantle, Winters navigated personal and professional turmoil, including a brief relationship with Randy Robertson that ended due to conflicting priorities, and later entanglements that reinforced her resilience as a reporter. Her role often serves as a narrative foil to 's secretive heroism, embodying the press's role in scrutinizing and sometimes aiding superhuman activities while grappling with ethical dilemmas in journalism. In more recent Spider-Man storylines, as of 2025, Winters has embraced digital journalism by co-founding the independent outlet Threats & Menaces alongside after departing the , focusing on online reporting of threats posed by supervillains and adapting to modern media landscapes. This evolution underscores her adaptability in an era where traditional newsrooms intersect with digital platforms to cover 's ongoing battles.

White Tiger (Kasper Cole variant)

Kasper Cole, also known as , is a fictional in , depicted as a biracial police officer who operates as an urban vigilante with enhanced physical abilities. He first appeared in Black Panther vol. 3 #50 (December 2002), in a story where he assumes the role of to combat local crime. Cole's character emphasizes themes of corruption, racial identity, and heroism in a street-level context, distinguishing his narrative from more mystical interpretations of the White Tiger mantle. Cole's origin begins as an ambitious NYPD narcotics officer suspended for insubordination, living in with his pregnant girlfriend and mother. To expose internal and advance his career, he steals a replica costume from a crooked and uses it to target the 66 Bridges gang, a criminal syndicate disrupting New York neighborhoods. His impersonation draws the involvement of Wakandan exiles, including T'Challa () and , who provides Cole with a synthetic, genetically modified version of the heart-shaped herb to enhance his , as the original herb is incompatible with non-Wakandans. After briefly filling in for T'Challa during a challenge disrupted by Killmonger, Cole relinquishes the identity and trains under the king, adopting the mantle as an official acolyte of the Panther Cult. As , Cole possesses superhuman strength, speed, agility, stamina, durability, and acute senses, all derived from the synthetic herb rather than a mystical amulet used by earlier bearers of the name. He wears a vibranium-laced costume similar to Black Panther's, providing additional protection against bullets and blades, while relying on his police training and marksmanship for combat. In key events, leads efforts against the 66 Bridges gang, allying with T'Challa, the White Wolf (Hunter), and mercenary Danny "Junta" Vincent to dismantle their drug trafficking and extortion networks across New York. He confronts corrupt figures like police chief Sal Anthony and corporate manipulator Nigel "Triage" Blacque, ultimately exposing systemic graft within the NYPD. Later, Cole joins the team The Crew, partnering with heroes like and Iron Fist to safeguard immigrant communities, such as Little Mogadishu in , from international threats and local crime lords. His story arc highlights a grounded, cop-focused in contrast to the amulet-empowered, family-lineage versions of White Tiger, centering on urban policing and personal redemption.

Other Heroes and Figures

Adam Warlock

Adam Warlock first appeared as "Him" in a cameo in #66 (September 1967), created by writer and artist as an artificial being engineered by the secretive Enclave, a group of scientists seeking to evolve humanity by crafting the perfect human specimen free from disease and imperfection. The Enclave's project, conducted in a hidden underground facility called the , produced a powerful golden-skinned humanoid who immediately rebelled against his creators upon awakening, viewing their utopian vision as tyrannical; he stole a spaceship and fled into space, eventually entering a self-imposed regenerative cocoon to escape pursuit and reflect on his existence. Upon emerging from the cocoon, he was renamed by the , who recognized his potential as a cosmic guardian and implanted the Soul Gem—one of the —into his forehead, granting him enhanced abilities to maintain universal balance. Warlock's key story arcs highlight his role as a protector against cosmic threats, including his involvement in forming the original in the 1970s, where he united with allies like , , and to combat the alien empire and preserve interstellar peace. He later played a pivotal part in the saga, wielding the assembled to wrest control from after the Mad Titan's snap decimated half of all life, thereby averting total annihilation and establishing himself as a bearer of the Soul Gem, which allowed him to manipulate souls and access a pocket dimension known as Soul World. Throughout these events, Warlock's philosophical struggles with destiny and morality often led to confrontations with his darker alter ego, the Magus, representing the corrupted future he sought to prevent. Warlock possesses superhuman physical attributes due to his genetically engineered , including denser tissues that provide greater strength, stamina, , and than a normal human, enabling him to battle interstellar foes without fatigue. His most distinctive power is the ability to generate a protective cocoon for self-healing or , allowing him to regenerate from near-death or even after complete destruction, a process that has occurred multiple times across his history. Augmented by the Soul Gem, he demonstrates energy manipulation capabilities, such as projecting cosmic blasts, creating force fields, and absorbing life energies, alongside cosmic awareness that grants near-omniscience of universal events and threats. These abilities position him as a vital force in maintaining equilibrium among gods, empires, and abstract entities in the .

Riri Williams

Riri Williams, also known as Ironheart, is a superheroine in , depicted as a teenage genius inventor from who designs advanced powered armor. She was created by writer and artist Mike Deodato, making her debut in Invincible Iron Man Vol. 3 #7 in March 2016. Inspired by Tony Stark's legacy as , Williams reverse-engineers a suit of armor from scavenged parts while grieving the loss of her stepfather and best friend, positioning herself as a successor to Stark's heroic mantle. As a prodigy admitted to MIT at age 15, Williams constructs her initial armor in secret, incorporating an artificial intelligence modeled after Stark to assist in operations. Stark, upon discovering her work, provides mentorship through a digital construct, endorsing her heroism and aiding her early missions against threats like the Sons of the Serpent. This guidance evolves into collaborative efforts, including battles alongside allies such as Spider-Man and Ms. Marvel, solidifying her role in the Avengers' extended network. Williams received her own solo series, Ironheart (2018) #1-12, written by Eve L. Ewing with art by Kevin Libranda, exploring her return to to combat local crime syndicates while grappling with personal trauma. A pivotal arc in issues #9-12 sends her to , where she studies advanced technology under Shuri's guidance and allies with Okoye against mystical threats tied to an ancient Wellspring artifact. Her armor grants , flight via repulsor jets, energy blasts from palm repulsors, and enhanced durability, all augmented by the suit's AI for tactical analysis and autopilot functions. In media adaptations, Williams appears in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), portrayed by as an MIT student aiding Shuri against . She headlines the Disney+ miniseries Ironheart (2025), which premiered on June 24, 2025, delving into her post-Wakanda Forever struggles blending technology and magic.

White Fox

Ami Han, known as , is a South Korean superhero and intelligence agent who serves as the last surviving member of the , a race of mystical shape-shifting fox spirits rooted in . As a super-agent for the National Intelligence Service (NIS), she combines her shamanic heritage with skills to protect her country from supernatural and terrestrial threats, often collaborating with international teams like the . Her character embodies the blend of ancient mythology and modern heroism, drawing from the legend of seductive, nine-tailed foxes capable of human transformation. White Fox debuted in American comics in Contest of Champions #1 (September 2015), though her origins trace back to the Korean webcomic Avengers: Electric Rain #1 (2014), created by writer and artist Young hoon Ko. Her backstory unfolds in Future Fight Firsts: White Fox #1 (2019), revealing that Ami was born in and orphaned as a child when a supernatural three-legged crow demon, , killed her mother during a ritualistic attack on their family. Raised by her aunt and uncle, who concealed her emerging powers, Ami discovered her nature after instinctively using it to rescue her friend Yeji from the Yongsan Brothers gang, leading her to join the NIS as Agent F-One. This family tragedy bonded her with the , transforming her into its host and granting her a dual life as both a shamanic guardian and covert operative. Endowed with Kumiho physiology, possesses superhuman strength, speed, agility, durability, stamina, and acute senses, particularly enhanced smell and hearing that aid in tracking prey across vast distances. Her abilities include shape-shifting into a massive form for combat, generating illusions to deceive enemies, projecting ethereal fox fire for offensive blasts, and extending retractable claws for close-quarters fighting. She wields the Yeowoo Guseul, a mystical marble that allows her to absorb life force from others to heal and recharge her powers, while her shamanic training enables spirit communication and energy manipulation. As an elite agent, she is multilingual in over six languages, a master of , and proficient in tactics, making her a versatile operative against both human criminals and otherworldly entities. In key storylines, investigates supernatural mysteries, such as the disappearance and murder of fellow agent Gun-R, uncovering ties to ancient Korean spirits and demons. She battles threats like the fire giant Sindr during event, leading South Korea's Tiger Division—alongside heroes like Luna Snow and —to repel invasions and protect from fiery destruction. Her connections to S.H.I.E.L.D. stem from partnerships with former director , integrating her into global operations via the , where she confronts cosmic dangers like Celestial-infected villains and Maestro's forces. In 2025, White Fox features prominently in a new storyline exploring team betrayals within Doom's Division, where she imprisons her rogue allies in their headquarters following a hero's death, delving deeper into themes of and internal conflict.

Wild Child

Wild Child, whose real name is Kyle Gibney, is a character in , first appearing in Alpha Flight #11 (July 1984), created by writer/artist John Byrne. Abandoned by his parents as a teenager after his powers manifested, causing a grotesque physical change, Gibney lived on the streets until he was kidnapped by the Secret Empire, a subversive organization. There, he was subjected to experimental procedures involving the DNA of the wolf-like Wyre, accelerating his mutation into a feral state with heightened animalistic traits. Rescued and recruited by Canada's Department H, he was placed in the Gamma Flight training program, adopting the codename due to his uncontrollable savagery and diminished intellect. Gibney's powers stem from these enhancements, granting him superhuman agility, speed, strength, and acute senses akin to a predator, along with razor-sharp claws and fangs for . His feral nature often leads to violent outbursts, though he has shown capacity for loyalty and restraint under guidance. Later mutations and further experiments have refined his abilities while exacerbating his beastly appearance and impulsive behavior. A pivotal figure in Canadian lore, was manipulated into joining , a rogue counterpart to assembled by industrialist Jerry Jaxon to eliminate James Hudson (Guardian). In this role, he clashed violently with members, showcasing his villainous turn driven by his manipulated instincts. He later allied briefly with X-Factor, aiding the team against threats while struggling with his predatory urges. Gibney's complex history includes a romantic involvement with Aurora. In subsequent arcs, participated in the program, serving as an enforcer and capturing mutants, before defecting and joining underground resistance efforts. His path led back to affiliations with revived teams, where he contributed to defenses against global threats, adopting the codename Wildheart to symbolize his evolving control over his feral side. Recent appearances include roles in the Hellions series (2020), where he navigated mutant politics, and X-Men of Apocalypse #1 (2025), tying into broader mutant survival narratives.

Wundarr the Aquarian

Wundarr the Aquarian is a fictional superhero in , known for his Superman-inspired origin and childlike demeanor in his early appearances. The character was created by writer and artist Val Mayerik, debuting in Adventure into Fear #17 (October 1973). Wundarr, born on the planet Dakkam, was launched into space as an infant aboard a during a nuclear war that threatened his homeworld. His vessel crash-landed in Earth's , where he was raised in isolation by a tribe of primitive hominids, leading to stunted emotional and intellectual development; he communicated in simple syllables and exhibited naive behavior. Exposure to cosmic rays en route to granted Wundarr superhuman abilities, including (up to 15 tons), superhuman speed (up to 700 miles per hour), superhuman leaping (up to 1 mile), near-invulnerability to physical harm, heat vision, and enhanced sensory capabilities like telescopic and . Further mutation from 's yellow sun amplified these powers, transforming him into a Dakkamite. Discovered by outsiders, Wundarr was relocated to civilization and attempted heroic acts, such as aiding the Thing and , but his immature mindset often led to comedic or ineffective interventions. At Project: P.E.G.A.S.U.S., scientists probed his mind using the Cosmic Cube, causing an overload that induced a and reshaped his psyche into a mature, enlightened state; upon awakening, he adopted the name Aquarian and gained the ability to generate a null field that dampens energy and matter interactions, along with limited flight capability. As Aquarian, he pursued a pacifist , seeking to foster peace and spiritual awakening among humanity through teachings and interventions. Key events include briefly allying with the during multiversal threats, where his null field proved crucial in containing cosmic anomalies. Despite these efforts, Wundarr remains an obscure figure in Marvel lore, with no major appearances since the early , limiting his development beyond early and stories.

Miscellaneous Characters

W'Kabi

W'Kabi is a fictional character in , depicted as a loyal Wakandan warrior and leader of the Border Tribe who serves as chief of security and advisor to T'Challa, the . He first appeared in Avengers #62 (March 1969), created by writer and artist . As a staunch loyalist to Wakanda's isolationist traditions, W'Kabi trained rigorously alongside T'Challa in , tactics, and , forging a close bond that positioned him as the king's most trusted second-in-command and political confidant. His role often serves as a foil to T'Challa's more progressive views, emphasizing caution toward outsiders and the protection of Wakanda's secrets, while he oversees the Border Tribe's defenses, including handling their war rhinos for border patrols and battles. W'Kabi was killed by the vampire in Black Panther vol. 5 #5 (June 2009) while protecting the wounded T'Challa and Shuri during an invasion of . He was buried with honors. W'Kabi's character embodies the tensions within Wakandan society, providing strategic counsel and embodying the Border Tribe's vigilant ethos. In media adaptations, W'Kabi appears in the film Black Panther (2018), portrayed by as T'Challa's childhood friend and Border Tribe leader who rides armored rhinos into battle and initially supports Erik Killmonger's challenge to the throne due to unresolved grievances over Ulysses Klaue's crimes. His portrayal emphasizes themes of betrayal and redemption, mirroring comic elements while adapting him as Okoye's husband for dramatic tension with the .

Walking Stiletto

Walking Stiletto is a fictional artificial intelligence character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The robot was created by writer Stan Lee and penciler John Romita Sr., with inks by Sal Buscema. It first appeared in Captain America #114 (March 1969). The Walking Stiletto was constructed by the terrorist organization Advanced Idea Mechanics (A.I.M.) as a humanoid assassin robot. Designed for close-quarters combat, it features blade-like appendages in place of hands for slashing attacks and a energy blast projector mounted in its forehead. The robot's chassis provides enhanced durability, allowing it to withstand significant physical damage, though breaches in its armor can lead to critical failure. In its debut, the Walking Stiletto was deployed by A.I.M. to eliminate S.H.I.E.L.D. agent but was ultimately defeated by and Rick Jones (acting as Bucky). Years later, the damaged robot was salvaged and repaired by the villain , leading to a confrontation with in Wolverine #149 (April 2000), where it was destroyed once more. By 2020, a reconstructed version joined the A.I. Army, a collective of rogue robots seeking autonomy, as seen in Iron Man 2020 #1.

Warskrull

The Warskrulls represent a specialized lineage within the Empire, engineered through genetic modification as part of a super-soldier initiative to create elite operatives capable of deep infiltration and direct combat against superhuman threats. These enhanced possess the innate shape-shifting abilities of their race but are augmented to replicate not just physical appearances and memories, but also the specific powers of their targets, making them far more dangerous than standard Skrull spies. The program emerged from the Empire's long-standing efforts to counter Earth's heroes, drawing on advanced to produce warriors optimized for and . The inaugural Warskrull debuted in Uncanny X-Men #275 (February 1991), created by writer and artist , marking the introduction of this potent variant during a interstellar conflict involving the and Skrull forces. Subsequent iterations expanded the lineage, including the operative known as Pagon, the infiltrator Criti Noll—who posed as Captain Marvel to sow discord among Earth's defenders—and a Warskrull impersonating the Avengers' butler to access sensitive Stark technology. Other notable examples, such as Greenie and Rl'nnd, further exemplified the program's versatility in assuming heroic guises. These versions were deployed strategically to undermine key figures, leveraging their dual talents for deception and combat. Warskrulls achieved prominence during event (2008), where multiple agents embedded themselves within superhero teams, culminating in widespread revelations of compromised identities and near-catastrophic breaches of security. In this campaign, a Warskrull as uploaded a debilitating virus to and S.H.I.E.L.D.'s , while Criti Noll's actions exacerbated divisions post-Civil War, including attempts to assassinate prominent heroes like the Wasp. The infiltrations highlighted the Warskrulls' role in the Empire's bid for galactic dominance, forcing Earth's protectors to question alliances and implement radical verification measures. In terms of abilities, Warskrulls exhibit superior shape-shifting that extends to functional power duplication, such as size alteration or energy projection when mimicking enhanced individuals, complemented by baseline physiology granting enhanced strength, durability, and agility. This combination allows them to operate undetected for extended periods, blending seamlessly into adversarial ranks while executing high-stakes missions. Their training emphasizes alongside physical prowess, ensuring maximum disruption to targets like the Avengers.

Wrongslide

Wrongslide is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by . The character debuted as a member of the investigative team X-Factor during the era of stories. Created by writer Leah Williams and artists Carlos Goméz and Israel Silva, Wrongslide first appeared in X-Factor vol. 4 #4 (September 2020). This issue, part of the "" crossover event, introduced Wrongslide as the result of a botched process for the deceased (Santo Vaccarro). had been killed in without a backup imprint, leading the mutant team known as the Five to inadvertently create a composite entity blending elements from 's alternate-universe counterparts across the . This unstable fusion resulted in a new identity with a blank-slate personality, distinct from the original , and highlighted the risks of mutant outside 's standard protocols. Wrongslide's powers mirror those of but manifest in a more fragile form due to his amalgamated nature. He possesses a psionically controlled stone body composed of and other minerals, granting , durability, and the ability to reform after physical destruction by assimilating nearby or rock. However, his body frequently crumbles or falls apart, reflecting the imperfect integration of his multiversal components, which adds to his vulnerability in combat. As a member of X-Factor, Wrongslide assisted in investigating deaths and anomalies on , often providing through his naive, childlike demeanor and literal-minded responses stemming from his merged consciousness. His quirky presence contrasted with the team's serious detective work, such as probing the implications of failed resurrections during "." He later appeared in Legion of X #1 (2022) and (2022) #4, continuing to support outcast groups amid ongoing conflicts like the Genesis War on Arakko. In a pivotal recent event, Wrongslide volunteered as a in Fall of the House of X #4 (April 2024), where shattered his body to release pure energy and heal the wounded island of during the assault by , marking his apparent death. As of November 2025, Wrongslide remains deceased with no resurrection reported in the post- era.

Family and Civilian Relatives

Darlene Wilson

Darlene Wilson is a in , best known as the mother of Samuel Thomas "Sam" Wilson, who operates as the superhero and later assumes the mantle of . She represents the familial roots and moral grounding that shape Sam's commitment to heroism and in the face of urban hardship. Darlene first appeared in a flashback sequence in the backup story of Captain America vol. 1 #277 (January 1983), created by writer and penciler , with inks by John Beatty and colors by Bob Sharen. In this retelling of Sam's early life, she is depicted as a devoted wife and mother living in , , alongside her husband Paul Wilson—a prominent Baptist minister—and their three children: Sam, Sarah, and Gideon. The Wilson family embodied community activism and support, providing Sam with a stable foundation amid the racial and socioeconomic tensions of their neighborhood, which later informed his empathetic approach to vigilantism. Key events in Darlene's life underscore the personal tragedies that propel Sam's heroic journey. Paul was stabbed to death while intervening in a gang fight when Sam was a teenager, forcing the family to confront grief and instability. Two years later, Darlene herself was fatally shot by a mugger just one block from their apartment, an incident that occurred while she was walking home from work. These losses left the teenage Sam as the primary caregiver for his siblings Sarah and Gideon, instilling in him a deep sense of responsibility and a drive to combat the violence and inequality that claimed his parents' lives. Her civilian existence and death highlight the everyday perils of Harlem life, serving as a stark contrast to Sam's eventual superhuman exploits and reinforcing the human stakes of his battles against threats like the Red Skull. Darlene's role extends beyond backstory, anchoring Sam's heroism in real-world familial bonds and loss; her influence is evident in his ongoing efforts to protect vulnerable communities, much like the ideals she and Paul instilled. In adaptations, the character is referenced in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021), where Sam and his sister Sarah's deceased parents are named Paul and Darlene—the family fishing boat in , bears their names, symbolizing the enduring legacy of their support amid post-Blip economic struggles.

Grant Ward

Grant Ward is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Marc Guggenheim and German Peralta, he first received a cameo in All-New, All-Different Marvel Point One #1 (December 2015) before his full debut in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. vol. 3 #5 (May 2016). Adapted from the Marvel Cinematic Universe television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Ward is portrayed as a former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent whose loyalties shift dramatically, embodying themes of betrayal and infiltration within espionage narratives. In the comics, Ward's origin involves a troubled upbringing marked by family abuse, leading him to join Hydra as a means of survival and empowerment. Recruited into S.H.I.E.L.D., he forms a close partnership with , and together they launch "Operation Wiseguy," an undercover mission embedding Ward within Hydra to gather intelligence. Initially successful, Ward rises to become Gorgon's trusted lieutenant while secretly reporting to Coulson and ; however, he ultimately defects fully to Hydra, driven by ideological alignment and personal vendettas. This betrayal positions him as a key antagonist, highlighting the moral ambiguities of double-agency in the . Key events in Ward's comic arcs include his role as the "Iron Thief," where he dons outdated Iron Man armor to raid for a miniature quantum drive, advancing Hydra's technological ambitions. He later orchestrates Coulson's kidnapping and manipulates a telepathic operative, Lola Daniels, to extract sensitive S.H.I.E.L.D. data, deepening his infiltration and escalating conflicts with Coulson's team. These actions culminate in broader confrontations during superhuman civil wars and Hydra uprisings, underscoring Ward's pivotal role in destabilizing global security organizations. Ward possesses no superhuman powers but excels as a combat expert, proficient in hand-to-hand fighting, firearms, and tactical weaponry honed through S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra training. His true strengths lie in manipulation, , and , allowing him to exploit alliances and sow discord effectively. The character's comic portrayal draws direct influence from his television counterpart, integrating crossover elements to bridge media while emphasizing his treacherous agency in plots.

Morris Walters

Morris Walters is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by . He is the father of Jennifer Walters, who becomes the superheroine . Created by writer David Anthony Kraft and artist Mike Vosburg, Morris first appeared in Savage She-Hulk #2 (March 1980). A dedicated law enforcement officer with a from UCLA, Morris rose through the ranks to become the Sheriff of County. He married Elaine Banner, the sister of , making Jennifer his daughter and Bruce Banner (the ) her cousin. After Elaine's death in a car crash—initially suspected to be foul play by mobster Nicholas Trask but later revealed as an accident caused by a drunk driver—Morris raised Jennifer alone in , fostering a close but sometimes strained relationship with her. Morris possesses no superhuman abilities but is proficient in marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, and investigation due to his extensive police training. Initially, he views the newly transformed as a dangerous vigilante and even allies briefly with Trask to combat her, unaware of her true identity. Upon learning that is Jennifer—through mutual acquaintances—he grapples with the revelation but ultimately provides emotional and legal support during her early struggles with her gamma-induced powers, helping her navigate the conflicts between her heroic activities and the law. His role as a steadfast, no-nonsense father serves as a grounding influence amid Jennifer's chaotic gamma-mutated life, often mediating family tensions and offering practical advice. In later stories, Morris attempts to move on romantically, first with the toxic Beverly Cross and then with Louise "Weezi" Mason (the ), further highlighting his human vulnerabilities. He continues to support Jennifer's dual life as a and Avenger, testifying on her behalf in legal matters and reinforcing familial bonds. Morris Walters appears in the (MCU) Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022), portrayed by , where he is depicted as a retired hosting family gatherings and offering fatherly guidance to Jennifer following her transformation.

Sarah Wilson

Sarah Wilson (née Casper) is the younger sister of Sam Wilson, the superhero known as the and later , in . Created by writer and artist , she debuted in Captain America #134 (January 1971), where she sought her brother's aid after her son Jody became entangled with a local criminal named Stoneface. Raised in , New York, alongside Sam and their brother , Sarah endured profound family tragedies that shaped her resilience; her father, Reverend Paul Wilson, was stabbed to death while intervening in a gang fight, and her mother, Darlene, was later shot and killed by a mugger. As a and single mother to Jody, embodies the everyday struggles of urban family life amid her brother's career, often providing emotional support during his personal crises. She assisted Sam through his psychological battles with the manipulative "Snap" Wilson persona imposed by the , helping him reclaim his identity. In later stories, Sarah backed Sam's congressional campaign for Harlem's 12th District and stood by him as he assumed the mantle in 2014. Her character highlights themes of familial loyalty and community perseverance, offering grounded perspective to Sam's high-stakes adventures without possessing superpowers herself. Key events include her involvement in a 1992 Taskmaster plot where she aided in thwarting an assassination attempt on Sam. While not prominently featured in recent comics, Sarah's role underscores the personal costs of heroism, as seen in her supportive presence during family revelations about their parents' deaths.

Warren Worthington II

Warren Worthington II is a fictional character in , depicted as the affluent father of the mutant superhero (Warren Worthington III), one of the original members. A prominent industrialist based in Centerport, , New York, he led Worthington Industries, a major corporation that became a company under his family's stewardship. Worthington II was also a member of the elite , an exclusive organization of powerful businessmen where he attended social gatherings and contributed to its operations, though he never held a position in the Inner Circle. Created by writer and artist , the character made his debut in The #1 (September 1963), introduced through his son's backstory as a wealthy parent whose status shaped Angel's privileged yet isolated upbringing. Upon learning of his son's emerging —manifesting as feathered wings—Worthington II reacted with shame and prejudice, viewing it as a deformity that tarnished the family name; he distanced himself emotionally, arranging for Warren III to live separately with dedicated staff while avoiding direct involvement. This antagonistic parental dynamic highlighted early tensions in Angel's life, influencing his decision to conceal his abilities before embracing his role as a hero. Worthington II's life ended violently when he was murdered by agents of his brother, Burtram "Burt" Worthington, a criminal operative known as the Dazzler, who sought to seize control of the family empire during Worthington II's declining health. The assassination prompted investigations that drew Angel deeper into conflicts involving corporate intrigue and family betrayal. His legacy endured through Worthington Industries, which Angel inherited and expanded, using its resources to support mutant causes despite the paternal rift.

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