Charon (Marvel Comics)

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Charon is the name of two characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The version based on the Greek mythology figure first appeared in Captain America's Weird Tales #72 and was adapted into Marvel Comics by Bruce Jones and Brent Anderson. The Charlie Ronalds version of the character made his sole appearance in X-Factor Annual #8 (May 1993).

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Fictional character biography

Mythological Charon

Charon's history in Greek mythology remains intact. [1] After having been used by Hercules to cross the river Styx, Pluto had Charon in chains for a year. [2]

Charlie Ronalds

Charlie Ronalds was orphaned at a young age after an unidentified mutant killed his parents. The mutant spared Charlie because he had "never killed a kid before" and would rather not start. Charlie is raised in several foster homes and grows up to be a bitter teenager with a hatred of mutants. His sole friend is Guido Carosella, who he later learns is a mutant. Enraged, Charlie picks up a large rock and prepares to attack Guido with it, only for Guido to accidentally smash the rock into him. Charlie recovers from his injury, but sustains a slight limp, requiring him to use a cane. Charlie spends much of his adult life studying the occult arts and eventually makes a deal with the demon Cloot. According to the terms of the deal, he would be granted superhuman abilities to battle X-Factor in return for giving Cloot their souls. Realizing that Charon has no intention of honoring his promise of souls, the Devil arrives and eats Charon, telling him that he would be reunited with his parents in Hell. [3] [4]

In other media

The mythological Charon appears in the Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. episode "The Tale of Hercules", voiced by Fred Tatasciore. [5]

References

  1. ↑ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #8
  2. ↑ The Incredible Hercules #129 (July 2009)
  3. ↑ X-Factor Annual #8 (May 1993)
  4. ↑ Spindler, Colin (April 9, 2017). "Most Disturbing Moments In Marvel Comics". Looper. As an adult, Charlie Ronalds goes on to strike a deal with Cloot (the devil figure pictured above) and transforms into a monster named Charon.
  5. ↑ "Charon Voice - Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved January 31, 2026. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
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