Blackwing (character)

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Blackwing is the name of two supervillains and one hero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first version is Silvermane's son Joseph Manfredi. The second version is a member of Joseph Manfredi's Heavy Mettle. The third version is a codename for Barnell Bohusk .

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A 1940s version of Joseph Manfredi appeared in the second season of the Marvel Cinematic Universe television series Agent Carter , portrayed by Ken Marino.

Publication history

The first Blackwing appeared in Daredevil #118 and was created by Gerry Conway and Don Heck. [1]

Fictional character biography

Joseph Manfredi

Blackwing
Publication information
Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance Daredevil #118 (Feb. 1975)
Created by Gerry Conway (writer)
Don Heck (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoJoseph Manfredi
Species Human
Team affiliations Masters of Evil
Skeleton Crew
Hydra
Circus of Crime
Maggia
Heavy Mettle
Notable aliasesGiuseppe Manfredi, Joe Silvermane
AbilitiesExpert bat trainer
Skilled marksman
Specially mutated bats
Wears costume made of synthetic stretch fabric over chain mail body armor that grants:
Short distanced flight via directed motion hovering

Joseph Manfredi was born in Orlando, Florida and is the son of the crime lord Silvermane. He first appears as a costumed animal trainer for the Ringmaster's Circus of Crime. While a member of the group, he battles Daredevil. [2] [3]

Blackwing works as an agent for Hydra (serving as the Air Action Division Leader) during the time that Silvermane was the leader of Hydra. He participates in the capture of Foggy Nelson. Blackwing battles Daredevil, Black Widow, Nick Fury, and S.H.I.E.L.D. and is once again defeated by Daredevil. [4]

The second Crimson Cowl recruits Blackwing to join her incarnation of the Masters of Evil. He is defeated alongside them. [5]

Joseph Manfredi abandons the Blackwing identity and becomes a crime lord, founding the group Heavy Mettle. He orders Firestrike to bring him the battle suit of New Warriors member Turbo in hopes of proving himself to his father and the other crime bosses of New York. [6] The New Warriors defeats Manfredi's group and Firestrike is taken into the Witness Protection Program in exchange for testifying against Manfredi. [7]

Heavy Mettle version

A member of Joseph Manfredi's group Heavy Mettle also goes by the name of Blackwing. [6]

During the "Dark Reign" storyline, Blackwing appears as a member of Norman Osborn's Shadow Initiative. [8] She is later killed while attempting to retake Negative Zone Prison Alpha from Blastaar's forces. [9]

Barnell Bohusk

Barnell Bohusk, a former member of the X-Men originally known as Beak, lost his powers during M-Day. He later joins the New Warriors as Blackwing, utilizing bird-themed armor.

Powers and abilities

The first Blackwing is an expert trainer of bats, with which he has a highly developed empathic rapport. He has a number of specially mutated bats bred for abnormal strength, size, and intelligence. Blackwing wears a costume consisting of synthetic stretch fabric over chain mail body armor. Devices in his costume give him the power of flight for short distances, via directed motion hovering. Blackwing is also a skilled marksman.

The second Blackwing wears an armored suit that has wings enabling her to fly.

Other versions

An alternate universe version of Joseph Manfredi appears in Dead Man Logan . [10]

In other media

Joseph Manfredi appears in the second season of Agent Carter , portrayed by Ken Marino. This version is the leader of the Maggia's Los Angeles branch, a childhood friend of Howard Stark, and formerly in a relationship with Whitney Frost. [11]

References

  1. ↑ DeFalco, Tom; Sanderson, Peter; Brevoort, Tom; Teitelbaum, Michael; Wallace, Daniel; Darling, Andrew; Forbeck, Matt; Cowsill, Alan; Bray, Adam (2019). The Marvel Encyclopedia. DK Publishing. p. 54. ISBN   978-1-4654-7890-0.
  2. ↑ Daredevil #118 (February 1975)
  3. ↑ Rovin, Jeff (1987). The Encyclopedia of Super-Villains. New York: Facts on File. pp. 388–389. ISBN   0-8160-1356-X.
  4. ↑ Daredevil #122-123 (June - July 1975)
  5. ↑ Thunderbolts #24-25 (March - April 1999)
  6. 1 2 The New Warriors (vol. 2) #3-4 (November - December 1999)
  7. ↑ The New Warriors (vol. 2) #6-7 (March - April 2000)
  8. ↑ Avengers: The Initiative #26 (September 2009)
  9. ↑ Avengers: The Initiative #27 (October 2009)
  10. ↑ Dead Man Logan #7 (July 2019)
  11. ↑ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (November 4, 2015). "Ken Marino Joins Season 2 Cast of 'Marvel's Agent Carter' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
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