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- ↑ Rovin, Jeff (1987). The Encyclopedia of Super-Villains . New York: Facts on File. p. 363. ISBN 0-8160-1356-X.
- ↑ Iron Man #186–187
- ↑ Captain America #340
- ↑ Avengers West Coast #58
- ↑ Iron Man (vol. 1) #267
- ↑ Wolverine (vol. 3) #26–27
- ↑ Invincible Iron Man #513
