Madman (Marvel Comics)

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Madman as depicted in The Incredible Hulk , #409 (September 1993). Art by Gary Frank (penciller), Cam Smith (inker), and Glynis Oliver (colorist).
Publication information
Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance (As Phil Sterns)
The Incredible Hulk #362
(November 1989)
(As Madman)
The Incredible Hulk #364
(mid-December 1989)
Created by Peter David (writer)
Jeff Purves (artist)
In-story information
Full nameDr. Philip "Phil" Sterns
SpeciesHuman gamma-mutate
Partnerships Leader
Abilities

Madman (Philip Sterns) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Peter David and artist Jeff Purves, the character first appeared in The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #362 (November 1989). [1] He is portrayed as one of the Hulk's enemies and as the brother of the Leader. [2]

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Publication history

Philip Sterns debuted in The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #362 (November 1989), and as the Madman in The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #364, created by Peter David and Jeff Purves. [3]

Fictional character biography

Philip Sterns is a former classmate of Bruce Banner at the California Institute of Technology who became envious of the Hulk and transformed himself into a red Hulk-like monster using gamma rays to emulate him. [4] In the process, Sterns develops an evil alternate personality who begins manipulating him.

In subsequent appearances, Madman comes into conflict with the Hulk before being killed by the Leader in a confrontation with the Thunderbolts and sent to Hell to be tortured. [5]

Powers and abilities

Like the Hulk, the Madman has immense strength and durability. [6] He is unable to grow in strength further, but possesses additional shapeshifting abilities. He is also a gifted genius, with knowledge in nuclear physics and robotics. [7]

In other media

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References

  1. ↑ "Madman (Hulk enemy)". www.marvunapp.com. October 19, 2007. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  2. ↑ Nason, Max (December 23, 2019). "The Immortal Hulk: 5 Classic Hulk Villains We Want To See (& 5 We Don't Want)". Comic Book Resources . Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  3. ↑ 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. 223. ISBN   978-1-4654-7890-0.
  4. ↑ The Incredible Hulk #364 (December 1989)
  5. ↑
    • The Incredible Hulk #366 (February 1990)
    • The Incredible Hulk #367 (March 1990)
    • The Incredible Hulk #408 (August 1993)
    • The Incredible Hulk #409 (September 1993)
    • Thunderbolts (vol. 2) #3-6 (March–June 2013)
    • Thunderbolts (vol. 2) #32 (December 2014)
  6. ↑ The Incredible Hulk #407 (July 1993)
  7. ↑ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z Vol 1 #6 (February 2009)
  8. ↑ "Madman / Philip Sterns Voice - Hulk (Video Game)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
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