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wonderbeast · 2 years ago
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the first iteration of wonder man's backstory, to be later expanded upon in the west coast avengers v1 & v2 arcs. simon is bailed out of jail by encantress & the executioner, after being found guilty for embezzlement.
avengers vol 1 #9 (1963): “THE COMING OF WONDER MAN”, written by stan lee & drawn by jack kirby.
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wonderbeast · 2 years ago
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simon displays his powers after recieving his suit, showing incredible strength, speed, & flight with his new rockets. after, when executioner fears simon would betray or attack them, zemo reveals the cost of his powers; simon will die in a week without taking a special antidote. this is where simon's fear of death is first set up; he's willing to be subserviant to villains & trick well known superheroes to kill them in order to avoid death, at least initially.
avengers vol 1 #9 (1963): “THE COMING OF WONDER MAN”, written by stan lee & drawn by jack kirby.
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wonderbeast · 2 years ago
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simon recieves his the first version of his powers, given to him by zemo. he also recieves his costume & name, and the relationship with enchantress that writers will play with in later comics such as marvel comics presents & his 1991 solo series is first established.
avengers vol 1 #9 (1963): “THE COMING OF WONDER MAN”, written by stan lee & drawn by jack kirby.
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