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==Nakia Bahadir== {{expand section|date=July 2022}} '''Nakia Bahadir''' is a Turkish girl and a friend of Kamala Khan.<ref>''Ms. Marvel'' (vol. 3) #1</ref> The character was created by G. Willow Wilson and Adrian Alphona, first appearing in the third volume of ''Ms. Marvel'' in 2014.

===Nakia Bahadir in other media=== Nakia Bahadir appears in ''Ms. Marvel'' (2022), portrayed by Yasmeen Fletcher.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Gokpinar |first=Didem |date=9 June 2022 |title=My Media Diet: Ms. Marvel's Yasmeen Fletcher |url=https://theface.com/culture/my-media-diet-miss-marvels-yasmeen-fletcher-marvel-cinematic-universe-disney--super-heroes-diversity-muslim-arab-south-asian-cast-inclusivity-online-culture-media-habits |journal=The Face |accessdate=18 June 2022}}</ref> This version is a student at Coles Academic High School.

==Bakuto== {{Comics character list header |name = Bakuto |Marvelwiki = |CBDBid = 40187 |GCDid = Bakuto }} '''Bakuto''' is a ninja in Marvel Comics. The character, created by Andy Diggle, Antony Johnston and Marco Checchetto, first appeared in ''Daredevil'' #505 (April 2010).

Bakuto, the head Daimyo of South America, meets with the other four Daimyos in Jigoku-Chu Castle in Japan. He shows some doubt in Matt Murdock leading The Hand and especially scoffs at White Tiger's involvement due to her being a woman. Beforehand, Bakuto killed his master, Izanagi, to showcase "[his] strength of will", even going so far as to not allowing him seppuku.

In the present, while having dinner, Bakuto's food is spiked causing him to hallucinate demons. Matt goes to check on him as Daredevil and are both immediately attacked by ninjas that were secretly sent by the other Daimyos. After defeating them, Matt is led to believe that someone is attempting to take Bakuto's life and ups the security. Despite this Bakuto believes that Matt was the one who sent the ninjas and begins plotting to kill him.<ref>''Daredevil'' #505–506</ref> He is later confronted by a possessed White Tiger and killed in combat.<ref>''Daredevil'' #507</ref>

===Bakuto in other media=== Bakuto appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series ''Iron Fist'' and ''The Defenders'', portrayed by Ramón Rodríguez.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Polo |first=Susana |date=March 20, 2017 |title=Who the heck is Iron Fist's Bakuto? |url=https://www.polygon.com/2017/3/20/14964854/iron-fist-bakuto-marvel-comics |access-date=October 1, 2024 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref> This version is one of the leaders of The Hand and Colleen Wing's former sensei.

==Balloon Man== '''Balloon Man''' ('''Emilio Helio''') is a professor who suffered an accident that caused him to only breathe helium. While mocked by his fellow scientists and discovering that he can control gas, Helio became the criminal Balloon Man, using balloons in his criminal activities. Balloon Man took control of the balloons at the Thanksgiving Day Parade, where he fought Spider-Boy and Squirrel Girl.<ref>''Spider-Boy'' (vol. 2) #1</ref>

==Balthazar== '''Balthazar''' or '''Belathauzer''' in his first appearance, is a demon who has clashed with the Defenders and Devil-Slayer.

==Martine Bancroft== '''Martine Bancroft''' is an assistant to Michael Morbius and Emil Nikos, whose experiments aim to cure his blood disease. They backfire and turn him into a vampire-like being.<ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #102</ref><ref>''Amazing Fantasy'' (vol. 2) #17</ref><ref>''Marvel Team-Up'' #3</ref> After being manipulated by a cult,<ref>''Adventure into Fear'' #21–22</ref><ref>''Adventure into Fear'' #25–26</ref> Bancroft personally assists in finding resources to cure Morbius' "pseudo-vampirism". She is interrupted and ultimately turned into a similar creature before Morbius and Simon Stroud inject her with the cure.<ref>''Adventure into Fear'' #27–31</ref> After being killed by David Langford,<ref>''Morbius: The Living Vampire'' #1</ref> she is resurrected but becomes possessed by the Lilin Parasite of Lilith's group before being saved by Morbius.<ref>''Morbius: The Living Vampire'' #13–18</ref> Bancroft's original personality returns, albeit now as a true undead vampire,<ref>''Morbius: The Living Vampire'' #20–23</ref> and she even has a friendship with Jack Russell / the Werewolf.<ref>''Morbius: The Living Vampire'' #26–30</ref> After becoming a true undead vampire, Bancroft is destroyed by Morbius while saving Peter Parker / Spider-Man.<ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #622</ref>

=== Powers and abilities of Martine Bancroft === Martine possessed the typical powers associated with true undead vampires.

===Martine Bancroft in other media=== Martine Bancroft appears in ''Morbius'' (2022), portrayed by Adria Arjona.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Murphy |first=Charles |date=August 8, 2018 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Sony's 'MORBIUS' Will Feature Martine Bancroft As Female Lead |url=http://www.thathashtagshow.com/2018/08/08/exclusive-sonys-morbius-will-feature-martine-bancroft-as-female-lead/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181217083435/http://thathashtagshow.com/2018/08/08/exclusive-sonys-morbius-will-feature-martine-bancroft-as-female-lead/ |archive-date=December 17, 2018 |access-date=August 8, 2018 |publisher=That Hashtag Show}}</ref> This version is a scientific colleague of Michael Morbius. She personally assists in the experiment that creates his vampiric form and is later killed by Morbius' adoptive brother Milo. Bancroft is later revived as a similar vampiric creature after unintentionally ingesting some of Morbius' blood.

==Bruce Banner== {{Main|Hulk|Bruce Banner (Marvel Cinematic Universe)}}

==Elaine Banner== {{Infobox comics character |character_name= Elaine Banner |publisher= Marvel Comics |debut= ''The Savage She-Hulk'' #15 (April 1981) |creators= David Kraft (writer) Mike Vosburg (artist) |full_name= Elaine Ann Banner Walters |supports= She-Hulk, Hulk |aliases= Aunt Elaine, Elaine Walters, Mrs Walters }} '''Elaine Banner''' or '''Elaine Walters''' is the sister of Susan Banner and Brian Banner. During their childhood, all three of them including their mother were physically and mentally abused by their alcoholic father, Bruce Banner. For years they suffered but eventually they pulled through until Bruce died.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=June 2014}}

Susan, Elaine, and Brian all wanted to move on with their lives but Brian was still suffering from the trauma of their childhood together and would do everything he could to spend as little time with his siblings as possible because he did not want to relive anymore bad memories, straining the relationship between them.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=June 2014}} Susan married a man by the name of Drake, and Brian ended up marrying Rebecca.

Elaine married Morris Walters, becoming Elaine Walters, and soon after gave birth to their daughter, Jennifer. Morris hoped that Jennifer would become a police officer like him, but Elaine supported her daughter's ambitions to become a professional dancer growing up instead.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=June 2014}}

Since Morris was the Sheriff of the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department, he came across many enemies, the biggest one being the mobster Nicholas Trask.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=June 2014}} Trask planned to murder Morris by making his death look like a drunk driving incident, but his plan backfired when Elaine had been the one driving to see Jennifer's dance recital with two of her friends.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=June 2014}}

===Elaine Banner in other media=== * Elaine Banner appears in ''The Incredible Hulk'' episode "Down Memory Lane". * Elaine Banner appears in ''She-Hulk: Attorney at Law'', portrayed by Tess Kincaid.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marnell |first=Blair |date=August 25, 2022 |title=Meet Jen's Family In a New Clip From ''She-Hulk'' Episode 2 |url=https://www.superherohype.com/tv/518338-meet-jens-family-in-new-clip-from-she-hulk-episode-2 |access-date=August 11, 2024 |website=Superhero Hype |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Rebecca Banner== {{Main|Rebecca Banner}}

==Brian Banner== {{Main|Brian Banner}}

==Bantam== '''Bantam''' is the name of two characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first Bantam was created by Jim Lee and John Byrne, and first appeared in ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #282.

=== Bantam (mutant) === Bantam is an assistant of Trevor Fitzroy who uses his power as a chronal anchor to keep track of Fitzroy's time portals.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=January 2013}} When Fitzroy takes over a future timeline and renames himself the Chronomancer, Bantam accompanies him.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=January 2013}} Bantam realizes that Fitzroy had been driven mad by his dreams of power, and eventually betrays Fitzroy to the rebellion led by Bishop.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=January 2013}} Bantam assists in the raising of the gate to the Chronomancer's keep, and is killed by Fitzroy's Chronotroopers.<ref>''Bishop the Last X-Man'' #12 (July 2000)</ref>

=== Robert Velasquez === '''Robert Velasquez''' is a boxer who is subjected to the Power Broker's superhuman enhancement treatment and accidentally kills another boxer in the ring. When Aviles, the man who arranged to have him enhanced, shoots him and leaves him for dead, Bantam goes looking for revenge, but Aviles is shot dead by one of his own men. Bantam then goes to avenge one of his friends and attacks Captain America while in a berserk rage, but goes on to aid Captain America once he calms down.<ref>''Captain America'' Annual #12 (May 1993)</ref>

During the ''Civil War'' storyline, Bantam confronts Thunderclap, a superhero who opposes the Super-human Registration Act. Thunderclap accidentally knocks Bantam into a gas truck which then explodes, instantly killing him. The battle is viewed by Sally Floyd, a reporter who later wonders if the gas truck had been deliberately placed near the battle.<ref>''Civil War: Front Line'' #3 (July 2006)</ref>

=== Powers and abilities of Bantam === The first Bantam is a mutant who possesses sensitivity to the bioenergy emissions of other superhumans. This allowed him to locate and keep track of Trevor Fitzroy's time portals.

The second Bantam's powers possesses superhuman strength, durability, and speed coupled with uncontrollable rage.

=== Bantam in other media === The first Bantam appears in the ''X-Men: The Animated Series'' episode "One Man's Worth".

==Baphomet== '''Baphomet''' is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel comics, based on the demonic figure of the same name. The character, created by Steve Gerber and Jim Mooney, first appeared in ''Marvel Spotlight'' #15 (February 1974).

Baphomet is a powerful demon and the captain of the royal guard of Satan, who occasionally uses his form as a guise. Through Baphomet's body, Satan uses his cult to lure his son Daimon Hellstrom into a trap in St. Louis, but the Son of Satan defeats the cult and casts Baphomet into Hell.<ref>''Marvel Spotlight'' #15 (February 1974)</ref> Baphomet was later entrusted by Satan to guard the portal to Hell in Arizona and forms a temporary truce with Hellstrom to prevent the Posessor from accessing it.<ref>''Son of Satan'' #2 (November 1975)</ref> Although Baphomet is defeated by the Posessor's servant Nightfire, the Posessor is ultimately killed by Hellstrom.<ref>''Son of Satan'' #3 (December 1975)</ref>

==Barbarus== {{Main|Savage Land Mutates}}

==Eli Bard== '''Eli Bard''', also known as '''Eliphas''', is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Christopher Yost, Clayton Crain and Craig Kyle, Bard is a member of the Purifiers and an enemy of the X-Men.

Eli Bard was born "Eliphas" at the height of the Roman Empire. He was recognized as an outstanding soldier until a spear injury ended his military career. For a while he worked unsuccessfully as a poet until he met Aurelia, one of the most powerful women in Rome. He soon married her and achieved a position in the Senate. As a well-respected senator, he was known as a great orator and a friend to the army. His wife left him for a general named Mascius and conspired to give Mascius his seat in the Senate.<ref name="X-Force #11 March 2009">''X-Force'' (vol. 3) #11 (March 2009)</ref>

Left with nothing, Eliphas was approached by Selene, who offered him immortality in exchange for helping her kill and absorb every soul in Rome. Eliphas drew pentagrams and performed rituals at several locations in the city, but warned a small girl to get her family out. The girl's father alerted the authorities and Eliphas and Selene were captured before the spell could be carried out. Just before they were burned at the stake, Selene killed the guards. She cursed Eliphas for his perceived betrayal with an eternal life of torture, turning him into a vampire-like creature. Eliphas was buried alive for 700 years until a farmer discovered him in his field. Eliphas killed the farmer with a swift bite to the jugular. He spent the next several hundred years searching for Selene. He ran into the ancestral Apache tribe of Warpath. They recognized him as a vampire but could not stop him from wiping out almost the entire tribe.<ref name="X-Force #11 March 2009" />

Eliphas, having at some point in time changed his name to "Eli Bard," finally located Selene in Nova Roma, where she was worshiped as a god. Still in love with her despite her curse, Bard realized that he must make an offering to her before approaching her. Bard later joined the Purifiers, an anti-mutant terrorist group. During this time, he worked diligently to further the Purifiers' goals. Secretly, he had hoped to sacrifice thousands of Purifiers' souls using the same ritual from Rome to gain Selene's attention. He assisted in the resurrection of Bastion but the android was suspicious of him, as he had no record on him. After seeing Bastion reprogram an offspring of Magus, he changed his plan and instead re-animated the corpses in the burial grounds of the Apache tribe that he had decimated decades earlier using the Technarch transmode virus he had absorbed from an offspring of Magus. Among the bodies reanimated were those of the mutants Caliban and Thunderbird (John Proudstar). He presented Caliban to Selene and stated that he intended to use Caliban's mutant-tracking abilities to track down deceased mutants and reanimate them to form an army for Selene, an offer which she accepted.<ref name="X-Force #11 March 2009" />

When Bard returned to Proudstar's grave to resurrect him and Caliban, the spirits of Proudstar's tribe rise to protect those buried there. Bard attacked them with Selene's mystical knife, transforming them into a Demon Bear. After fleeing the battle, Bard leaves the blade behind, unaware it was pivotal in Selene's plans. He is then dispatched to Utopia to retrieve it, taking Warpath hostage in the process.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=June 2016}} When he returns to Selene with the blade and the hostage, Selene kills him by stabbing him in the heart.<ref>''X-Force'' (vol. 3) #24</ref>

==Bucky Barnes== {{Main|Bucky Barnes}}

==Baron Blood== {{Main|Baron Blood}}

==Baron Brimstone== {{Main|Baron Brimstone}}

==Baron Mordo== {{Main|Baron Mordo}}

==Baron Samedi== {{Comics character list header |name = Baron Samedi |Marvelwiki = |CBDBid = 2821 |GCDid = }} '''Baron Samedi''' is the name of two characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

===Rolando Samedi=== The A.I.M. agent version, created by Len Wein and Gene Colan, first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' #171 (December 1973).

Samedi is a Haitian agent of A.I.M. who creates pseudo-zombies while posing as the real Baron Samedi and confronts Brother Voodoo.<ref>''Strange Tales'' #171</ref>

===Vodou=== Within Haitian Vodou and related religions, Baron Samedi is one of the Loa.<ref>''Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme'' #17</ref>

===Baron Samedi in other media=== The Vodou incarnation of Baron Samedi appears in the second season of ''Cloak & Dagger'', portrayed by Justin Sams.<ref>{{Cite episode |title=Two Player |series=Marvel's Cloak & Dagger |network=Freeform |date=May 16, 2019 |season=2 |number=8 |credits=Jessika Borsiczky (director); Kate Rorick & Joy Kecken (writer)}}</ref> This version resides in the Dark Dimension at Fun Arcade Games, an arcade house.

==Baron Strucker== {{Main|Baron Strucker}}

==Baron Zemo== {{Main|Baron Zemo}}

===Heinrich Zemo=== {{Main|Heinrich Zemo}}

===Helmut Zemo=== {{Main|Helmut Zemo}}

==Barracuda== {{Main|Barracuda (Marvel Comics)}}

==Barrage== {{Main|Barrage (Marvel Comics)}}

==Turk Barrett== {{Main|Turk Barrett}}

==Breeze Barton== {{Main|Breeze Barton}}

==Base== '''Base''' ('''Hiro Sokuto''') is a mutant who was born in Hiroshima, Japan, and his powers surfaced at an early age. His father sold him and his brother to the Yakuza to act as drug runners, but they were eventually captured by the Mutagenic Search Squad, and became a member of Genetix.

==Basilisk== The '''Basilisk''' is the name of three characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

===Basil Elks=== {{Infobox comics character |character_name=Basilisk |alter_ego=Basil Elks |publisher=Marvel Comics |debut=''Marvel Team-Up'' #16 (December 1973) |creators=Len Wein Gil Kane |alliances=Hood's unnamed crime syndicate |aliases= |supports= |powers=Enhanced strength, stamina and reflexes Energy projection Temperature and molecular manipulation Volcano generation }} '''Basil Elks''' is a supervillain who debuts in ''Marvel Team-Up'' #16 (December 1973).<ref>{{Cite book |last1=DeFalco |first1=Tom |author-link1=Tom DeFalco |title=The Marvel Encyclopedia |last2=Sanderson |first2=Peter |author-link2=Peter Sanderson |last3=Brevoort |first3=Tom |author-link3=Tom Brevoort |last4=Teitelbaum |first4=Michael |last5=Wallace |first5=Daniel |last6=Darling |first6=Andrew |last7=Forbeck |first7=Matt |author-link7=Matt Forbeck |last8=Cowsill |first8=Alan |last9=Bray |first9=Adam |date=2019 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1-4654-7890-0 |page=44}}</ref> He is a petty thief, breaks into a museum to steal what he believes is an ordinary emerald—but is, in fact, an alien Kree artifact called the Alpha Stone. Elks miscalculates the security guards' rounds and is caught and fired upon when he reaches for a weapon. The guard's bullet accidentally hits and shatters the gem, causing an explosion that transforms Elks into a humanoid reptilian. Elks then flash-freezes the guard in place, and realizing that he now has superhuman abilities, decides to become a supervillain and calls himself the Basilisk. He faced off against Spider-Man, Mister Fantastic, Captain Marvel and the Mole Man which ended with him being imprisoned in another Kree artifact called the Omega Stone that ended up in lava.<ref>''Marvel Team-Up'' #16–17 (December 1973 – January 1974)</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last1=Cowsill |first1=Alan |title=Spider-Man Chronicle: Celebrating 50 Years of Web-Slinging |last2=Manning |first2=Matthew K. |date=2012 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-0-7566-9236-0 |page=71}}</ref>

In ''Fantastic Four'' #289, Basilisk is killed by the Scourge of the Underworld.<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #289 (April 1986)</ref> The Hood resurrects Basilisk and several other victims of the Scourge during the "Dark Reign" storyline.<ref name="Punisher #5">''Punisher'' (vol. 8) #5 (July 2009)</ref>

Upon absorbing the Alpha Stone, Basil Elks possessed enhanced physical strength, reflexes, and stamina. The Basilisk's main offensive weapon were his eye beams, which could be concussive force (these could also be directed at the ground for limited flight) or energy that manipulated temperature (to boiling or freezing extremes) or molecules.<ref>''Marvel Team-Up'' #16–17</ref> Upon absorbing the Omega Stone, Basilisk's powers increased to their full extent, allowing him to generate volcanoes worldwide, including in the Savage Land and New York City.<ref>''Marvel Two-In-One'' #16–17 and ''Marvel Team-Up'' #47</ref>

===Wayne Gifford=== {{Infobox comics character  |character_name=Basilisk |alter_ego=Wayne Gifford |publisher=Marvel Comics |debut=''Morbius the Living Vampire'' #5 (January 1993) |creators= |alliances= |aliases= |supports= |powers=Superhuman strength and agility Paralyzing stare }} '''Wayne Gifford''' is a lizard-like villain who first appears in ''Morbius the Living Vampire'' #5 (Jan. 1993). He is a dysfunctional man, turning to demon-worship to create an alternate persona, the Basilisk. Possessing a paralyzing stare, the Basilisk battles the anti-hero Morbius the Living Vampire.<ref>''Morbius: The Living Vampire'' #5–6 (January–February 1993) and 24 (August 1994)</ref>

Wayne Gifford was a normal human until becoming the Basilisk, a large humanoid reptile. The creature possesses superhuman strength and agility, and a paralyzing stare. The Basilisk's one weakness is sunlight. In an inversion of a common horror trope, when looking in a mirror the Basilisk sees his ordinary human form. {{Clear}}

===Mike Columbus=== {{Infobox comics character  |character_name=Basilisk |alter_ego=Mike Columbus<ref>''The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe'' (hardcover) #13, Xavier's Institute entry</ref> |publisher=Marvel Comics |debut=''New X-Men'' #135 (December 2002) |creators=Grant Morrison Frank Quitely |alliances=Xavier Institute Student Body Brotherhood of Mutants |aliases= |supports= |powers=Paralyzing light pulse projection }} '''Mike Columbus''' is a mutant who first appears in ''New X-Men'' #135 (December 2002). He is a mutant and a student at the Xavier Institute (Basilisk is also the codename used by an alternate reality version of the X-Man Cyclops in the ''Age of X'' crossover). Possessing limited intelligence and persecuted in his youth due to his abnormal appearance (bald, abnormally large and with one eye), the character is extremely aggressive. Once Basilisk's mutant power manifests, he suffers from brain seizures until given a device to help regulate the ability.

Basilisk joins the Brotherhood of Mutants. They take over New York City. While watching human prisoners march by, he makes a joke about a perceived bad smell. The Brotherhood's leader Magneto attempts to deliver a punishment, but kills Basilisk instead.<ref>''New X-Men'' #149 (November 2003)</ref>

Mike Columbus possesses a fleshy head devoid of all features except for sunken ears, a slit-like mouth, and a single centered eye socket. A camera-like device is located in this socket that allows the Basilisk to control his superhuman mutant ability to emit a pulse of high-frequency strobe light from his brain. The light paralyzes any sentient being that views it, while the length of the effect varies depending upon the willpower of the onlooker. {{Clear}}

==Batroc the Leaper== {{Main|Batroc the Leaper}}

==Battleaxe== '''Battleaxe''' ('''Anita Ehren''') is a wrestler who wields axes as her weapon of choice. Defeating Titania in a wrestling match, she claims the title as champion of the Grapplers. However, when Titania is killed by the Scourge of the Underworld, Battleaxe vows to avenge her former teammate. She takes out her aggression on the Thing, battling him in a wrestling match. Realizing Battleaxe is taking her anger out on him, the Thing purposely loses the match.<ref>''The Thing'' #33</ref> She later joins Superia's Femizons and battles Captain America.<ref>''Captain America'' #389–391</ref>

==Battlestar== {{Main|Battlestar (character)}}

==Batwing== {{Main|Batwing (Marvel Comics)}}

==Baymax== {{Main|Baymax}}

==Beast== {{Main|Beast (Marvel Comics)}}

==Beautiful Dreamer== {{Infobox comics character |character_name=Beautiful Dreamer |real_name= |species=Human mutant |publisher=Marvel Comics |debut=''Power Pack'' #12 (July 1985) |creators=Louise Simonson June Brigman |alliances=The 198 Morlocks |aliases= |powers="Dream smoke" allowing to psionically alter memories }} '''Beautiful Dreamer''' is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Louise Simonson and June Brigman, the character made her first appearance in ''Power Pack'' #12 (July 1985). She belongs to the subspecies of humans called mutants, who are born with superhuman abilities.

Beautiful Dreamer's real name and past prior to joining the Morlocks are unknown. She followed the Morlock leader Masque for a time and committed criminal acts by manipulating others with her mental powers at his behest.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=January 2023}} However, Beautiful Dreamer's primary motivation for doing so, as with most of her fellow Morlocks, is presumed to be her desire for company and community.<ref>''Power Pack'' #12 (July 1985)</ref>

Beautiful Dreamer was among the few members of the Morlocks to survive the Marauders' "Mutant Massacre", during which most members of her community were killed.<ref>''X-Factor'' #9 (October 1986)</ref>

Beautiful Dreamer is one of the 198 mutants who retain their powers after the events of M-Day.<ref>''X-Men: The 198 Files'' one-shot (January 2006)</ref> She is captured by Bastion's Purifiers and injected with the Legacy Virus, which causes her to kill those attending a Friends of Humanity anti-mutant rally and later kills her.<ref>''X-Force'' (vol. 3) #12 (April 2009)</ref> Beautiful Dreamer is later resurrected by the Five during the Krakoan Age.<ref>''Dark X-Men'' (vol. 2) #2 (November 2023)</ref>

Beautiful Dreamer possesses the ability to psionically alter the memories of others using her "dream smoke".<ref name=":0">''Uncanny X-Men'' #195 (July 1985)</ref>

===Beautiful Dreamer in other media=== A character based on Beautiful Dreamer named '''Sonya Simonson / Dreamer''' appears in ''The Gifted'', portrayed by Elena Satine.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2017 |title=The Gifted Releases New Trailer, Casts SHIELD Star as Dreamer |url=http://www.cbr.com/the-gifted-trailer-casts-dreamer/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Raymond |first=Charles Nicholas |date=2017-08-08 |title=The Gifted Casts Elena Satine As Dreamer |url=https://screenrant.com/gifted-elena-satine-beautiful-dreamer-cast/ |access-date=2022-11-23 |website=Screen Rant |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Bedlam== '''Bedlam''' is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

=== Jesse Aaronson === '''Jesse Aaronson''' was orphaned at the age of five after his brother Christopher uses his mutant powers to make their parents' car crash. The two are put into separate foster care systems; Jesse goes through multiple foster homes due to his emotional instability before being placed in a psychiatric hospital at age 13. He is exploited by one of the doctors, who wanted to use Jesse's burgeoning powers for his benefit. The doctor experiments on Jesse and attempts to convince him that his brother is simply a figment of his imagination. Jesse is eventually rescued by Lucas Whyndam and ends up in the hands of Professor X's Mutant Underground Support Engine (M.U.S.E.), a group based in Montana with the goal of rescuing mutants and training them as field agents.

After turning 19, Jesse leaves M.U.S.E. to find his brother and enlists the help of Domino. Domino tells Bedlam that his parents are information analysts at the National Security Department. The two visit his parents' former supervisor, Dabney Saunders, who is senile and residing in a retirement home. They are subdued by Christopher, who has since founded a new incarnation of the Hellions and become known as King Bedlam. Christopher offers membership to Jesse, who gladly accepts. The group's true intentions, however, are to reanimate Armageddon Man in order to blackmail the U.S. government into paying one billion dollars. X-Force subdues Armageddon Man, but the New Hellions escape. In the aftermath, Bedlam joins X-Force.<ref>''X-Force'' #87 (February 1999)</ref>

After several missions with the team, Bedlam learns martial arts through a "Delphi box" given to him by Pete Wisdom. It is also revealed that he must take medication to keep his own power from scrambling his brain. Bedlam later learns to generate an electromagnetic pulse, remotely disrupt machinery, and disrupt neural responses from a distance.<ref>''X-Force'' #115 (June 2001)</ref>

Bedlam is among the mutants who are captured by the Church of Humanity and crucified on the grounds of the Xavier Institute. Archangel uses his healing blood to revive Magma and Jubilee, but Bedlam does not survive.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #423 (July 2003)</ref>

During the Krakoan Age, Bedlam is resurrected following the establishment of Krakoa as a mutant nation.<ref>''X-Force'' (vol. 6) #1 (January 2020)</ref>

===Alpha Flight villain=== Bedlam is a mutate who is an enemy of Alpha Flight.<ref>{{cite comic |date=November 1987 |title=Alpha Flight |story=Specters! |issue=52 |volume=1 |publisher=Marvel Comics |writer=Mantlo, Bill |artist= |penciller=Brigman, June |inker=Portacio, Whilce |colorist=Sharen, Bob |letterer=Chiang, Janice |editor=Potts, Carl; Spaldo, Joanne |id=}}</ref>

=== Symbiote version === Bedlam is an alternate timeline version of Eddie Brock who can possess and manipulate symbiotes.<ref>''Venom'' Vol. 5 #1</ref>

During the "Dark Web" storyline, the tampering done by Madelyne Pryor causes the Venom symbiote on Eddie Brock to turn into Bedlam. He is fended off by Dylan Brock. Despite losing a hand, Bedlam regains it with help from Meridius.<ref>''Venom'' (vol. 5) #14-16</ref> Bedlam is sent to Limbo by Chasm.<ref>''Dark Web Finale'' #1</ref>

During the "Venom War" storyline, Bedlam accompanies Eddie Brock in battling Dylan Brock, with Eddie and Dylan both seeking sole possession of Venom. After eating Wylde and Tyro, Bedlam merges with Brock. Amidst the fight, Bedlam is neutralized by Agent Anti-Venom.<ref>''Venom War'' #1-4</ref>

=== Bedlam in other media === The Jesse Aaronson incarnation of Bedlam appears in ''Deadpool 2'', portrayed by Terry Crews.<ref>{{cite web |author=Megan Peters |date=March 22, 2018 |title=Deadpool 2 Trailer Confirms Terry Crews Plays X-Force's Bedlam |url=http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/03/22/deadpool-2-terry-crew-character-bedlam-x-force/ |accessdate=March 22, 2018 |website=Comic Book}}</ref> This version is a member of X-Force.

==Beef== {{Main|Beef (comics)}}

==Beetle== {{redirect|Beetle (comics)|the beetles from Argentine comics|The Eternaut}} '''Beetle''' is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

===Abner Jenkins=== {{Main|Abner Jenkins}}

===Leila Davis=== The second Beetle is '''Leila Davis'''. Created by writer Danny Fingeroth and artist Al Milgrom, the character debuted in ''Deadly Foes of Spider-Man'' #1 (May 1991).

She was the widow of minor supervillain Ringer.<ref>''Thunderbolts Annual 1997''</ref> Her husband was manipulated by Abner Jenkins into a life of crime that included multiple conflicts with Spider-Man, and was shot by the anti-hero Scourge. Davis vows revenge on all three. She began her criminal career as a driver for the super villain Sinister Syndicate team.<ref name="Thunderbolts' 2001">''Thunderbolts'' #56 (2001)</ref>

She began dating Speed Demon once Boomerang was captured by Spider-Man on the first mission of the group. Eventually, the Shocker engineers a breakout for Boomerang and the team fractures, with Boomerang, the Rhino and Davis who is using her husband's old weapons battling Beetle, Speed Demon, and Hydro-Man in the middle of New York City. After attempting to kill Beetle, Davis is disarmed by Spider-Man and arrested along with Jenkins and Boomerang.<ref>''The Deadly Foes of Spider-Man'' #1-4</ref>

Sometime later, Leila is paroled from prison and immediately returns to her old ways. Donning a new red and black suit of weaponized armor and referring to herself as '''Hardshell''', she allies with Boomerang, the Rhino and the Vulture. The group becomes involved in a massive fight that also involves Stegron, Doctor Octopus, Swarm, the Answer, Jenkins and Spider-Man, with each party trying to gain control of an experimental gun. Spider-Man eventually stood victorious and most of the costumed criminals are taken into custody. Davis is teleported away by her husband, who had survived being shot by Scourge, and had been turned into the cyborg Strikeback by the criminal organization A.I.M.<ref>''The Lethal Foes of Spider-Man'' #1-4</ref>

She reappears years later taking on the Thunderbolts team (which the reformed Jenkins helped found), ironically now referring to herself as the "Beetle". She is wearing a tank-like exoskeleton painted in the same paint scheme as both of her predecessor's previous Beetle costumes which Jenkins himself had designed while working for the Commission on Superhuman Activities.<ref>''Thunderbolts'' #48</ref>

As the second Beetle, Leila eventually joins the group known as the Redeemers, which includes former members of the Thunderbolts.<ref>''Thunderbolts'' #50</ref> Her true identity is revealed to the rest of her teammates, revealing that her husband died some time earlier due to his body breaking down due to his cyborg enhancements.<ref>''Thunderbolts'' #54</ref> The group soon encounters the supervillain Graviton who kills Leila with his gravity powers.<ref>''Thunderbolts'' #56</ref>

===Janice Lincoln=== {{Main|Janice Lincoln}}

===Hobgoblin's Beetle=== Roderick Kingsley, also known as the Hobgoblin, sold Abner Jenkins's gear and one of his suits to an unnamed criminal. Beetle is seen at the Bar With No Name attending the wake of Electro's servant Francine Frye.<ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' (vol. 3) #6</ref><ref>''Spider-Woman'' (vol. 6) #13</ref>

===Ultimate Marvel version=== The Ultimate Marvel equivalent of Beetle is an unnamed mercenary from Latveria. Spider-Man first finds Beetle robbing a sample of the Venom symbiote from Roxxon, and ultimately stops him.<ref>''Ultimate Spider-Man'' #124</ref> Beetle later breaks into Bolivar Trask's lab where Eddie Brock is held, leading to Venom chasing after Beetle. Just as Beetle is cornered, Venom is stopped by Spider-Man. When the Venom symbiote leaves Brock and attaches to Spider-Man, Beetle escapes in the confusion.<ref>''Ultimate Spider-Man'' #125-126</ref> Beetle later captures Venom in Central Park and flies off to deliver Venom to Latveria.<ref>{{Cite comic |date=January 2009 |title=Ultimate Spider-Man |issue=#128 |volume=1 |publisher=Marvel Comics |writer=Brian Michael Bendis |penciller=Stuart Immonen |inker=Wade Von Grawbadger}}</ref>

===Beetle in other media=== * The Ultimate Marvel incarnation of Beetle appears in ''Ultimate Spider-Man'' (2005), voiced by Tucker Smallwood.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Beetle Voices (Spider-Man) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Spider-Man/Beetle/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=Behind The Voice Actors |postscript=. 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.}}</ref> This version works for Latverian agents, collecting genetic information from superhumans to genetically-engineer super-soldiers. * The Ultimate Marvel incarnation of Beetle appears in ''Ultimate Spider-Man'' (2012), voiced by Steve Blum.<ref name=":1" /> * An unidentified incarnation of Beetle appears in the ''Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur'' episode "Ride Along", voiced by Chuck D. This version pilots a large beetle ship. * The Ultimate Marvel incarnation of Beetle appears as a playable character in ''Lego Marvel Super Heroes''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Tony |date=October 22, 2013 |title=Lego Marvel Super Heroes character unlocks guide |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/lego-marvel-super-heroes-character-unlocks-guide/ |access-date=2023-10-19 |website=Newsarama |language=en}}</ref>

==Behemoth== '''Behemoth''' is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

===Kay-Twelve=== '''Kay-Twelve''' is a robot with synthetic clay-like muscles who was created by the Committee to fight Werewolf by Night.<ref>''Werewolf by Night'' #17-18 (February-March 1974)</ref>

===Hulk clone=== Behemoth is a clone of Hulk created by the Master of the World. Behemoth and his fellow clones go on to form Strikeforce One.<ref>''Heroes for Hire'' #12 (April 1998)</ref>

===Manfred Haller=== {{main|Man-Elephant}}

==Bei the Blood Moon== {{expand section|date=October 2025}} {{Infobox comics character  | character_name = Bei the Blood Moon | image = | converted = | caption = | publisher = Marvel Comics | debut = ''X of Swords: Stasis'' (Dec. 2020) | creators = Jonathan Hickman (writer) Tini Howard (writer) Pepe Larraz (artist) | alter_ego = | full_name = Bei | species = Human mutant | homeworld =  | alliances = Swordbearers of Arakko Excalibur Knights of X | partners = Cypher (husband) | supports =  | aliases =  | powers = Doom Note *Concussive sound blasts *Psionic translation | cat = super | subcat = Marvel Comics | hero = | villain = | sortkey = Bei the Blood Moon }} '''Bei the Blood Moon''' is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writers Jonathan Hickman and Tini Howard and artist Pepe Larraz, she first appeared in ''X of Swords: Stasis'' (December 2020).

Bei is a mutant from Arakko. For the first few decades of her life, she did not speak. The first time she did, she inadvertently leveled a mountain with her powers.<ref name="Excalibur (Vol. 4) #14">{{cite comic | writer = Howard, Tini | artist = Noto, Phil | colorist = Noto, Phil | letterer = Maher, Ariana | editor = White, Jordan D., Bissa, Annalise | story = X of Swords: Chapter 15 | title = Excalibur | volume = 4 | issue = 14 | date = January 2021 | publisher = Marvel Comics| location = New York, NY}}</ref> She became renowned on Arakko as a huntress and warrior of great skill.<ref name="X of Swords: Stasis #1">{{cite comic | writer = Hickman, Jonathan, Howard, Tini | artist = Larraz, Pepe, Asrar, Mahmud | colorist = Gracia, Marte | letterer = Cowles, Clayton | editor = White, Jordan D., Bissa, Annalise | story = X of Swords: Chapter 11 | title = X of Swords: Stasis | volume = 1 | issue = 1 | date = December 2020 | publisher = Marvel Comics| location = New York, NY}}</ref>

Bei is recruited to participate in the X of Swords tournament arranged by Saturnyne.<ref name="X of Swords: Stasis #1"/> Her first challenge is against Krakoan mutant Cypher, but rather than battle, the two were made to marry each other.<ref name="Excalibur (Vol. 4) #14"/> Bei later participates in two more challenges: a dance contest and a duel with Cable, both of which she wins.<ref name="Cable (Vol. 4) #6">{{cite comic | writer = Duggan, Gerry | artist = Noto, Phil | colorist = Noto, Phil | letterer = Sabino, Joe | editor = White, Jordan D., Bissa, Annalise | story = X of Swords: Chapter 19 | title = Cable | volume = 4 | issue = 6 | date = January 2021 | publisher = Marvel Comics| location = New York, NY}}</ref><ref name="X-Force (Vol. 6) #14">{{cite comic | writer = Percy, Benjamin, Duggan, Gerry | artist = Cassara, Joshua | colorist = Guru-eFX | letterer = Caramagna, Joe | editor = Basso, Mark, White, Jordan D., Amaro, Lauren | story = X of Swords: Chapter 17 | title = X-Force | volume = 6 | issue = 14 | date = January 2021 | publisher = Marvel Comics| location = New York, NY}}</ref> During Annihilation's invasion of Krakoa at the end of the tournament, Bei allies with Cypher and the Krakoans to repel the Amenthi Daemons.<ref name="Excalibur (Vol. 4) #15">{{cite comic | writer = Howard, Tini | artist = Asrar, Mahmud, Caselli, Stefano | colorist = Gho, Sunny, Rosenberg, Rachelle | letterer = Cowles, Clayton | editor = White, Jordan D., Bissa, Annalise | story = X of Swords: Chapter 21 | title = Excalibur | volume = 4 | issue = 15 | date = January 2021 | publisher = Marvel Comics| location = New York, NY}}</ref> She remains married to Cypher after the battle and moves to Krakoa to live with him.<ref name="X of Swords: Destruction #1">{{cite comic | writer = Hickman, Jonathan, Howard, Tini | artist = Larraz, Pepe | colorist = Gracia, Marte | letterer = Cowles, Clayton | editor = White, Jordan D., Bissa, Annalise | story = X of Swords: Chapter 22 | title = X of Swords: Destruction | volume = 1 | issue = 1 | date = January 2021 | publisher = Marvel Comics| location = New York, NY}}</ref><ref name="New Mutants (Vol. 4) #15">{{cite comic | writer = Ayala, Vita | artist = Reis, Rod | colorist = Reis, Rod | letterer = Lanham, Travis | editor = Bissa, Annalise, White, Jordan D. | story = The Kids Ain't Alright | title = New Mutants | volume = 4 | issue = 15 | date = March 2021 | publisher = Marvel Comics| location = New York, NY}}</ref>

Bei joins Excalibur in the fight against King Arthur and Merlyn's invasion of Otherworld. When the Starlight Citadel falls, she retreats to Krakoa with the rest of the team (save Captain Britain) before the gate linking the two realms is destroyed.<ref name="Excalibur (Vol. 4) #24">{{cite comic | writer = Howard, Tini | artist = To, Marcus | colorist = Arciniega, Erick | letterer = Maher, Ariana | title = Excalibur | volume = 4 | issue = 24–26 | date = December 2021–February 2022 | publisher = Marvel Comics| location = New York, NY}}</ref>

When Cypher intervenes in Mystique and Destiny's attempt to kill Moira MacTaggert, Bei comes with him as backup, along with Warlock and Krakoa.<ref name="Inferno (Vol. 2) #4">{{cite comic | writer = Hickman, Jonathan | artist = Schiti, Valerio, Caselli, Stefano | colorist = Curiel, David | letterer = Sabino, Joe | editor = Amaro, Lauren, White, Jordan D. | story = The Death of Moira X | title = Inferno | volume = 2 | issue = 4 | date = March 2022 | publisher = Marvel Comics| location = New York, NY}}</ref> She later joins the Knights of X in the quest for the Siege Perilous and helps overthrow Merlyn and Arthur's anti-mutant regime in Otherworld.<ref name="Knights of X #1-5">{{cite comic | writer = Howard, Tini | artist = Quinn, Bob | colorist = Arciniega, Erick | letterer = Maher, Ariana | title = Knights of X | volume = 1 | issue = 1–5 | date = June–October 2022 | publisher = Marvel Comics| location = New York, NY}}</ref>

After Cypher is swallowed by Krakoa, a distraught Bei battles Genesis on Planet Arakko during the Genesis War, both to defend her people and distract herself from her grief.<ref name="Immortal X-Men #13">{{cite comic |date=August 2023 |title=Immortal X-Men |story=Part 13: Deadlocked |issue=13 |volume=1 |publisher=Marvel Comics |writer=Gillen, Kieron |artist=Werneck, Lucas |colorist=Curiel, David |letterer=Cowles, Clayton |editor=White, Jordan D.}}</ref><ref name="X-Men Unlimited Infinity Comic #118-120">{{cite comic | writer = Foxe, Steve, Orlando, Steve | artist = Sevy, Phillip | colorist = De La Cruz, Ceci | letterer = Lanham, Travis | editor = White, Jordan, Amaro, Lauren | story = Red Winter Sun | title = X-Men Unlimited Infinity Comic | volume = 1| issue = 118–120 | date = December 2023–January 2024 | publisher = Marvel Comics| location = New York, NY}}</ref> When the war ends, she remains on Arakko to assist with recovery efforts until Apocalypse invites her to reunite with Cypher, now freed from Krakoa.<ref name="X-Men: Forever #3">{{cite comic | writer = Gillen, Kieron | artist = Maresca, Luca | colorist = Blee, Federico | letterer = Cowles, Clayton | editor = White, Jordan D. | story = Unhappy In Their Own Way | title = X-Men: Forever | volume = 1 | issue = 3 | date = July 2024 | publisher = Marvel Comics| location = New York, NY}}</ref> Bei is reunited with Cypher after his transformation into Revelation, the heir of Apocalypse.<ref name="X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse #4">{{cite comic | writer = Foxe, Steve | penciller = Diaz, Netho | inker = Parsons, Sean | colorist = Sinclair, Alex | letterer = Cowles, Clayton | editor = Bissa, Annalise | story = | title = X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse | volume = 1 | issue = 4 | date = September 2024 | publisher = Marvel Comics| location = New York, NY}}</ref>

===Powers and abilities of Bei the Blood Moon=== Bei does not use language to speak, but rather the Doom Note, a sound which reverberates in her chest. She can use it to produce destructive sound waves strong enough to level a mountain. The Doom Note also psionically translates itself to be universally understood by whoever hears it.<ref name="Excalibur (Vol. 4) #14"/>

This ability to communicate without language conflicts with her husband Cypher's language-based powers and makes him incapable of understanding her.<ref name="Excalibur (Vol. 4) #14"/> As Bei is unable to communicate with him verbally, they converse by writing, reading physical cues, or interpretations from any third parties present.<ref name="X-Men Unlimited Infinity Comic #42">{{cite comic | writer = Paknadel, Alex | artist = Couceiro, Damian | colorist = Sobreiro, Felipe | letterer = Sabino, Joe | editor = Amaro, Lauren | story = Cypher in The Cryptolect – Part 1 | title = X-Men Unlimited Infinity Comic | volume = 1 | issue = 42 | date = July 2022 | publisher = Marvel Comics| location = New York, NY}}</ref>

Bei is also renowned for her hunting and fighting skills. She wields a bladed weapon named Seducer.<ref name="X of Swords: Stasis #1"/>

===Bei the Blood Moon in other media=== Bei received a HeroClix figurine, as did her sword Seducer.

==Bela== {{Main|Bela (comics)}}

==Belasco== {{Main|Belasco (Marvel Comics)}}

==Bella Donna== {{Main|Bella Donna (character)}}

==Belladonna (Narda Ravanna)== '''Belladonna''' ('''Narda Ravanna''') is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

She first appeared in ''The Spectacular Spider-Man'' #43 (June, 1980). She was created by Roger Stern and Mike Zeck. The character also appeared in ''Spectacular Spider-Man'' #47 and 48 (October–November 1980). Belladonna received an entry in the original ''Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe'' #2.

Narda Ravanna was born in Boston, Massachusetts. She is a chemist and former co-owner of Vaughn-Pope Cosmetics with her sister, Desiree Vaughan-Pope. When they refuse to sell their company to billionaire and fashion designer Roderick Kingsley, he used the media to smear their products and ruin their career. Narda entered New York and took the identity of Belladonna to gain vengeance. She gathered a team of criminal allies, and incurred the wrath of the Prowler.<ref>''Spectacular Spider-Man'' #47 (October 1980)</ref> Her assault on Kingsley was interrupted by Spider-Man, who handed her, her gang and Prowler over to the police.<ref>''Spectacular Spider-Man'' #48 (November 1980)</ref>

Belladonna wields a gun that fires neo-atropine gas for knocking out foes.

==Bellona== '''Bellona''' is one of several clones of X-23 created by Robert Chandler of Alchemax Genetics. Bellona did not have the same mutations as X-23. After getting revenge on Chandler, Bellona went to work for Kimura.<ref>''All-New Wolverine'' #6</ref>

During the "Gang War" storyline, Bellona is hired to provide weapons to the Heat. Bellona is injured by Elektra, falls off a roof, and is presumed dead. However, Elektra doubts that Bellona has died after finding that her body has disappeared.<ref>''Daredevil: Gang War'' #1-3</ref>

==Bengal== {{Main|Bengal (character)}}

==Dexter Bennett== {{Main|Dexter Bennett}}

==Bereet== {{Main|Bereet}}

==Berserker== '''Berserker''' is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in ''The Avengers'' #207 (1981).<ref>{{Cite book |last=Rovin |first=Jeff |title=The Encyclopedia of Super-Villains |date=1987 |publisher=Facts on File |isbn=0-8160-1356-X |location=New York |page=24 |authorlink=Jeff Rovin}}[https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofsu0000rovi_h5r9/page/24/mode/2up]</ref>

The Berserker was an ancient man who became immortal when he was empowered by the Cave of Glowing Walls. He fought the Avengers when he was freed in modern times, and was banished to the Shadow Realm.<ref>''Avengers'' #207-208</ref>

==Berzerker== {{redirect|Berzerker (comics)|the comic book series|Berserker (comics)}} '''Berzerker''' ('''Ray Carter''') is a mutant with electrical abilities and the leader of the Tunnelers, an offshoot group of Morlocks who hated Callisto's main group and dubbed them Drain Dwellers. Initially a group of ten, six of the Tunnelers were killed when the Marauders were sent to kill the Morlocks. Berzerker and three others survived the attack, only to have another battle with Beast and Iceman, thinking they were Marauders, too. The battle ends when the Tunnelers figure out that the X-Factor members are not their enemies.

Joining X-Factor at their base, the Tunnelers find out about their hosts' mock mutant hunter identities. The Tunnelers eventually leave hoping to find a new home in New Jersey. They ran into a human street gang called the Savage Wolf Gang who tried to rob them. The Tunnelers fought back, ending in the deaths of the Tunneler Blowhard and two of the three gang members. They then got in a confrontation with the police where fellow Tunneler and Berzerker's love interest Scaleface was killed. Cyclops and Jean Grey arrived to save the remaining two Tunnelers, but it was too late; Berzerker was enraged by the loss of Scaleface and vowed revenge on all humanity. Before Cyclops could reason with him, Berzerker let out a giant energy attack, blaming X-Factor for the Tunnelers' destruction. Cyclops fired back, overpowering Berzerker's initial shot. The optic blast from Cyclops knocked Berzerker into a river, electrocuting himself with his own powers resulting in his death.<ref>''X-Factor'' #11 (December 1986)</ref>

===Berzerker in other media=== * Berzerker, renamed '''Ray Crisp''', appears in ''X-Men: Evolution'', voiced by Tony Sampson. This version is a pacifistic student at the Xavier Institute who is uninvolved with the Morlocks. * Berzerker appears in ''Wolverine and the X-Men'', voiced by Nolan North. This version is a member of a possible future version of the X-Men.

==Beta Ray Bill== {{Main|Beta Ray Bill}}

==Beyonder== {{Main|Beyonder}}

==Bi-Beast== {{Main|Bi-Beast}}

==Big Bertha== {{Main|Big Bertha (character)}}

==Big Guy== The '''Big Guy''' is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by Vince Alascia, first appeared in ''Captain America'' #54 (January 1946). '''Alvin Martinike''' was a dwarfish mobster during the 1940s who fostered the illusion that he is a man of massive stature by buying large furniture and committing "big" crimes but he is foiled by Captain America and Bucky.<ref>''Captain America'' #54</ref>

==Big Man== '''Big Man''' is the name of several characters in Marvel Comics.

=== Frederick Foswell === '''Frederick Foswell''' is a reporter at the ''Daily Bugle'' who was born in Queens, New York. He begins leading a double life as the Big Man, head of New York's crime and the boss of the Enforcers. Frail and diminutive in stature, Foswell conceals his identity by wearing a mask, oversized coat, and platform boots. Although he has a considerable run of success as a crime boss, a confrontation with Spider-Man ends with the Enforcers being apprehended, and shortly afterwards the police deduce his identity and arrest him.<ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #10 (March 1964)</ref>

Following a crime war, the Kingpin takes over New York's underworld. Foswell tries to reinstate himself as the Big Man, but the Kingpin forcibly enlists him as a lieutenant.<ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #50 (July 1967)</ref> After Kingpin attempts to drown both Jameson and Spider-Man, Foswell turns against him. While Kingpin and Spider-Man battle, Foswell runs into the basement of the Kingpin's building to try to help Jameson. After finding Jameson, Foswell is killed protecting him from a group of thugs.<ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #52 (September 1967)</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Brevoort |first1=Tom |last2=DeFalco |first2=Tom |last3=Manning |first3=Matthew K. |last4=Sanderson |first4=Peter |last5=Wiacek |first5=Win |title=Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History |date=2017 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1465455505 |page=124}}</ref>

===Other versions=== '''Janice Foswell''' is the daughter of the original Big Man (Frederick Foswell) and seeks to follow in her father's footsteps to gain control of the New York underworld. She is soon joined by Crime Master and Sandman.<ref>''Marvel Team-Up'' #39 (November 1975)</ref> She and the Enforcers are defeated by Spider-Man, the Human Torch and the Sons of the Tiger. Over a dispute about eliminating Spider-Man and the Sons, Janice is killed by the Crime Master, who is revealed to have been her fiancé and son of the original Crime-Master (Nick Lewis Jr.). Both had separately pursued vengeance against Spider-Man without knowledge of each other's identity.<ref>''Marvel Team-Up'' #40 (December 1975)</ref>

'''Frederick Foswell Jr.''' is the son of Frederick Foswell and the brother of Janice Foswell. He assumes the Big Man role to gain revenge for the death of his father and sister, which he blames on Spider-Man. Piloting a giant robot version of Big Man, Foswell attacks Spider-Man and J. Jonah Jameson, assuming Jameson will help him kill Spider-Man. Spider-Man and the remorseful Jameson defeat Foswell as Spider-Man hurls the Big Man robot outside before it can self-destruct. Foswell is then arrested by the police.<ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' (vol. 5) #11-13 (February - March 2019)</ref>

An original incarnation of the Big Man, '''Hank Pym Jr.''', appears in the MC2 story ''A-Next''. He is Hank Pym and Janet van Dyne's son who inherited the former's size-shifting powers and founding member of the Revengers who initially fights the superhero team A-Next before reforming and joining a government-sponsored team.<ref>''A-Next'' #12 (September 1999)</ref>

A character based on the Big Man, '''Mr. Big''', from Earth-1610 appears in ''Ultimate Spider-Man''. He is a mobster and leader of the Enforcers who plots to usurp Wilson Fisk, only to be killed by him.<ref>''Ultimate Spider-Man'' #9 (July 2001)</ref><ref>''Ultimate Spider-Man'' #10 (August 2001)</ref>

=== Big Man in other media === Frederick Foswell / Patch appears in ''The Spectacular Spider-Man'', voiced by James Arnold Taylor.<ref>{{cite web |title=Frederick Foswell / Patch Voice - ''The Spectacular Spider-Man'' (TV Show)|url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/The-Spectacular-Spider-Man/Frederick-Foswell-Patch/|access-date=February 13, 2026|publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} 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.</ref> This version is a reporter for the ''Daily Bugle'' who works undercover as a criminal. Additionally, he won a Pulitzer Prize for writing an exposé on Silvermane's criminal activities.

==Big Wheel== '''Big Wheel''' is the name of two characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

===Jackson Weele=== {{Cleanup section|reason=Smoother rewrite needed|date=April 2023}} {{Infobox comics character | character_name = Big Wheel | publisher = Marvel Comics | debut = ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #183 (1978) | creators = Marv Wolfman (writer) Ross Andru (artist) Mike Esposito (illustrator) | real_name = Jackson Weele | species = Human | alliances = Vil-Anon | aliases = | powers = Drives a large metal wheel equipped with guns and waldo-arms }} '''Big Wheel''' is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. His secret identity is Jackson Weele, who rides around in a large metal wheel vehicle.

Jackson Weele is a businessman who has embezzled from his company. Fearing that he might be caught, he hires a youthful criminal named Rocket Racer to steal the evidence that incriminates him. However, Rocket Racer opts to use the evidence to blackmail Weele instead. Despairing, Weele tries to commit suicide, but Rocket Racer prevents him from doing so. However, Racer is not particularly kind to Weele, disparagingly referring to him as "Big Weele". Humiliated by Rocket Racer's taunts, Weele visits the mechanical genius and underworld supplier Tinkerer, who the Rocket Racer boasted had upgraded his equipment. At Weele's urging, the Tinkerer creates a large metal wheel that can climb up buildings, complete with guns and waldo-arms.<ref name="autogenerated1">''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #183</ref> With this new vehicle, Weele becomes the supervillain Big Wheel. At one point, Weele temporarily retired from villainy, using his wheel in demolition derbies and speaking at events for Vil-Anon.<ref>''Spider-Man Unlimited'' (vol. 3) #12</ref>

===Second Big Wheel=== An unnamed operator of the Big Wheel was on a crime spree until he was defeated by Spider-Man.<ref>''Free Comic Book Day 2018 Amazing Spider-Man''</ref>

===Reception of Big Wheel=== In 2022, ''CBR.com'' ranked Big Wheel 8th in their "Spider-Man's 10 Funniest Villains" list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sparkle |first=Billie |date=August 19, 2022 |title=Spider-Man's 10 Funniest Villains |url=https://www.cbr.com/spiderman-funniest-villains-marvel-comics/ |access-date=November 8, 2022 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Big Wheel in other media=== * The Jackson Weele incarnation of Big Wheel appears in the ''Spider-Man: The Animated Series'' episode "Rocket Racer", voiced by Michael Des Barres.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jackson Wheele Voice - ''Spider-Man'' (1994) (TV Show) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Spider-Man-1994/Jackson-Wheele/ |access-date=August 11, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} 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.</ref> This version is an aeronautics expert who leads a gang of high-tech thieves and relies on proper timing and planning. * The Jackson Weele incarnation of Big Wheel appears in the ''Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur'' episode "Make It, Don't Break It", voiced by Sam Riegel. This version is a ''RobotWarz'' player who sought revenge after losing a match. * Big Wheel appears in ''Spider-Man: Mysterio's Menace''. * Big Wheel appears as an assist character in the PSP version of ''Spider-Man: Web of Shadows''. * A Marvel 2099-inspired incarnation of Big Wheel appears in the Nintendo DS version of ''Spider-Man: Edge of Time'',<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 3, 2011 |title=Spider-Man: Edge of Time Available Now |url=http://marvel.com/news/story/16765/spider-man_edge_of_time_available_now |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005063515/http://marvel.com/news/story/16765/spider-man_edge_of_time_available_now |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 5, 2011 |publisher=Marvel.com}}</ref> voiced by Steve Blum.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Big Wheel 2099 Voice - ''Spider-Man: Edge of Time'' (Video Game) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/video-games/Spider-Man-Edge-Of-Time/Big-Wheel-2099/ |access-date=August 11, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} 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.</ref>

==Big Zero== {{expand section|date=December 2025}} '''Big Zero''' ('''Amity Hunter''') is a size-shifting white supremacist who allegedly originates from a fascist world in the Microverse. She later joins a group that is a counterpart to the Young Avengers. When the real Young Avengers show up and repel them, the group rebrands as a younger version of the Masters of Evil called the Young Masters.<ref>''Dark Reign: Young Avengers'' #1</ref>

==Bird-Brain== {{Main|Bird-Brain (Marvel Comics)}}

==Bird-Man== '''Bird-Man''' is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

===Henry Hawk=== '''Henry Hawk''' is a criminal who was recruited by a man named the Organizer to form the original Ani-Men and was given a bird-themed costume equipped with wings. The Organizer was secretly Abner Jonas, a candidate for mayor of New York City, who sent the Ani-Men on missions to undermine the current administration. Daredevil defeated them and the Ani-Men and Organizer all went to prison.<ref>''Iron Man'' #10-11</ref> Later, Ape-Man, Bird-Man, and Cat-Man formed a team called the "Unholy Three" with the Exterminator, and fought Daredevil again.<ref>''Daredevil'' #39-41</ref>

Ape-Man, Bird-Man, and Cat-Man later rejoined the Ani-Men, and the Ani-Men went to work for Count Nefaria. Count Nefaria's scientists submitted the unwitting Ani-Men to processes that gave them superhuman powers and animal-like forms. The Ani-Men invaded the Cheyenne Mountain missile base for Nefaria and fought the X-Men.<ref>''X-Men'' #94-95</ref>

The Ani-Men lost their superhuman powers and reverted to normal. Count Nefaria sent the four original Ani-Men to kill Tony Stark, however the Spymaster detonated a bomb with which he had intended to kill Stark, and the resulting explosion killed the Ani-Men instead.<ref>''Iron Man'' #115-116</ref> {{Clear}}

===Achille DiBacco=== Death-Stalker sometime later recruits a new team of Ani-Men, with a new Ape-Man, Bird-Man, and Cat-Man. This Bird-Man is '''Achille DiBacco''' who was given Hawk's Bird-Man costume. He sends the new Ani-Men to capture Matt Murdock. The Black Widow defeats Bird-Man, and Death-Stalker murders Ape-Man and Cat-Man upon the completion of their mission, effectively ending the Ani-Men.<ref>Daredevil #157-158</ref>

Bird-Man is later murdered by the Scourge of the Underworld, along with many other villains, at the Bar with No Name.<ref>{{Cite comic |date=July 1986 |title=Captain America |story=Overkill |issue=319 |volume=1 |publisher=Marvel Comics |writer=Mark Gruenwald |penciller=Paul Neary |inker=Dennis Janke}}</ref>

Bird-Man is among the 18 victims of the Scourge who are resurrected by Hood to eliminate the Punisher. As a side-effect of his revival, Bird-Man gains a bird-like appearance.<ref name="Punisher #5" />

===Unnamed Bird-Man=== During the ''Civil War'' storyline, a third Bird-Man alongside a third Ape-Man and a third Cat-Man are among the villains in Hammerhead's supervillain army.<ref>Civil War: War Crimes #1</ref>

==Biri== '''Biri''' is a female black leopard whose mother, Julani, was shot by a guard at the Central Park Municipal Zoo, veterinarian Shanna O'Hara was asked to take her cubs Ina and Biri to Dahomey, Africa to release them into the wild.

Shanna stayed with the animals and they became her allies, but they were both killed when the sorcerer, Raga-Shah, transferred their life forces into the blood beast, Ghamola, which Shanna was forced to destroy.

==Bishop== {{Main|Bishop (Marvel Comics)}}

==Derek Bishop== '''Derek Bishop''' is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by Allan Heinberg and Jim Cheung, first appeared in ''Young Avengers'' #2 (March 2005). He is the father of Kate Bishop / Hawkeye and Susan Bishop, and the husband of Eleanor Bishop, who secretly conspired with supervillains (such as the Kingpin and Madame Masque) to put a hit on Kate and Clint Barton / Hawkeye.<ref name="Young Avengers #5">''Young Avengers'' (vol. 2) #5</ref><ref>''Hawkeye'' (vol. 4) #15–20</ref>

Derek and Eleanor later appear as members of Masque's West Coast incarnation of the Masters of Evil.<ref name="West Coast Avengers #5">''West Coast Avengers'' (vol. 3) #5</ref>

===Alternate versions of Derek Bishop=== The Ultimate Marvel version of Derek Bishop is a sleeper agent for the terrorist group Hydra. He captures Miles Morales / Spider-Man while kidnapping Black Widow, Jefferson Davis and Ganke Lee, but Spider-Man defeats him.<ref name="MMUS#7">{{Cite comic |date=January 2015 |title=Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man |issue=7 |publisher=Marvel Comics |writer=Bendis, Brian Michael |artist=Marquez, David}}</ref><ref>{{Cite comic |date=2015 |title=Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man |issue=11–12 |publisher=Marvel Comics |writer=Bendis, Brian Michael |artist=Marquez, David}}</ref>

===Derek Bishop in other media=== Derek Bishop appears in ''Hawkeye'', portrayed by Brian d'Arcy James.<ref name="Ep1Cast">{{Cite web |last=Hood |first=Cooper |date=November 23, 2021 |title=Hawkeye Cast Guide: Every New & Returning Marvel Character |url=https://screenrant.com/hawkeye-cast-guide-marvel-characters-actors/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123190329/https://screenrant.com/hawkeye-cast-guide-marvel-characters-actors/ |archive-date=November 23, 2021 |access-date=November 25, 2021 |website=Screen Rant}}</ref> This version was killed during the Battle of New York.

==Eleanor Bishop== '''Eleanor Bishop''' is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by Kelly Thompson and Leonardo Romero, first appeared in ''Hawkeye'' (vol. 5) #7 (June 2017). She is the mother of Kate Bishop and Susan Bishop, and the wife of Derek Bishop. Although she was presumed deceased, Eleanor is revealed to be alive as a vampire while working as Madame Masque's silent partner.<ref>''Hawkeye'' (vol. 5) #16</ref>

Eleanor and Derek later join Masque's West Coast incarnation of the Masters of Evil.<ref name="West Coast Avengers #5" />

===Eleanor Bishop in other media=== Eleanor Bishop appears in ''Hawkeye'', portrayed by Vera Farmiga.<ref name="Ep1Cast" /> This version is Bishop Security's CEO and Jack Duquesne's ex-fiancé. In 2024, she hired Yelena Belova to eliminate Clint Barton as a loose end and keep her silent business dealings secret, knowing that Kate could be in danger. Her decision to stop her deal with the Kingpin made her the Tracksuit Mafia's target, but she was saved by her daughter before she was arrested for the crimes that she had committed.

==Bison== '''Bison''' ('''Billy Kitson''') was a champion basketball player who won a college scholarship and planned to become a professional basketball player, until another player accidentally tripped him resulting in Billy getting a broken leg. This ended his dreams and his relationship with his girlfriend Shimari Asbery. Billy made contact with the Egyptian god Seth, who transformed him into a humanoid bull dubbed Bison and made him his servant in exchange for his leg being healed.<ref>''Thunderstrike'' #13 (October 1994)</ref>

In later appearances, Bison joins the Crimson Cowl's Masters of Evil, seeking to make enough money to cure himself and reunite with Shimari.<ref name="ReferenceB">''Thunderbolts'' #24-25 (March - April 1999)</ref> In the "Hunted" storyline, Bison is killed by Kraven the Hunter's Hunter-Bots during Kraven's Great Hunt.<ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' (vol. 5) #18 (March 2019)</ref>

==Black Ant== '''Black Ant''' is a Life Model Decoy based on Eric O'Grady who was created after O'Grady's death.<ref>''Secret Avengers'' 32</ref> In "All-New, All-Different Marvel," Black Ant appears as a member of Hood's Illuminati.<ref>''Illuminati'' #1</ref>

During the "Secret Empire" storyline, Black Ant appears as a member of Hydra's Avengers.<ref>''Secret Empire'' #1</ref> During the battle in Washington DC, Taskmaster and Black Ant witness their teammate Odinson having enough of working for Hydra and striking them down. The two of them defect from Hydra and free the captive Champions. When Taskmaster and Black Ant asks for them to put in a good word for them, Spider-Man webs them up anyway.<ref>''Secret Empire'' #9</ref>

In the "Hunted" storyline, Black Ant and Taskmaster work with Kraven the Hunter and Arcade to capture various animal-themed superhumans, who Kraven and his associates hunt down for sport.<ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' (vol. 5) #16</ref> After the end of the hunt, Black Ant and Taskmaster escape.

After a fragment of Hank Pym's consciousness broke free upon Ultron's defeat and reconstructed his body, Black Ant was recruited by Pym to assemble the Lethal Legion and prepare for Ultron's return.<ref>''Avengers Inc.'' #1-5</ref>

== Black Bolt == {{Main|Black Bolt}}

== Black Box == {{redirect|Commcast|the broadcasting company|Comcast}} {{Comics character list header |debut = ''Deadpool: The Circle Chase'' #2 (July 1993) |creators = Fabian Nicieza, Joe Madureira |species = Mutant |alias = Commcast |name = Black Box |CVid = 15111 |CVname = black-box |LOCGid = 5369 |Marveldb = Garabed_Bashur_(Earth-616) }} '''Black Box''' ('''Garabed Bashur'''), formerly known as '''Commcast''', is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a mutant and sometimes acts as a supervillain. He first appeared as Bashur in ''Deadpool: The Circle Chase'' #2, first appeared as Commcast in #3, and first appeared as Black Box in ''Cable & Deadpool'' #13.

Garabed Bashur, a native of India, is a technopath who possesses the mutant ability to psychically retrieve, interpret and store data from any form of electronic media (essentially a highly potent electronic form of telepathy). He was trained in this ability by Professor Charles Xavier, but Xavier rejected Bashur upon learning of his criminal tendencies.

Bashur used the knowledge gathered by his power to amass a small fortune and became the leader of a small mercenary outfit, the Executive Elite, under the alias of Commcast. The mercenaries were hired to retrieve data that was in Deadpool's possession, and although the other Elites were killed in the battle, Commcast survived, as only a clone body was killed. Some time later, Professor X contemplated using Bashur to restore data that had been lost from his files when the X-Mansion's systems were compromised by the Phalanx, although it is unknown if Bashur ever actually assisted Xavier. Bashur was later seen helping a target of one of Sabretooth's murder sprees find someone who could protect him; in this case, that someone was Maverick.

When his clone vats developed a problem preventing him from making additional clones of himself, Bashur created the Black Box identity, using the robot armour to prevent engaging directly, and began selling his information to the highest bidder. He crossed paths with Deadpool, attempting to convince him to kill his sometime ally Cable. Black Box, Cable, Deadpool, BAD Girls, Inc., the Cat, and Weasel searched for the mysterious Dominus Objective, a computer virus which would help Bashur sort through the massive amounts of data that his power let him access. After the Objective was released into the Rand Corporation, Rand CEO Iron Fist and his sometime partner Luke Cage fought Cable and Deadpool. Eventually Cable and Deadpool tracked the real Bashur down, but after a fight involving hundreds of clones of Makeshift and Rive, Bashur was eventually convinced by Cable to join him.<ref>Cable & Deadpool #20-23, September–December 2005</ref> He resided on Cable's island community of Providence acting as Head of Surveillance and a data archiver shortly after.

Garabed Bashur was apparently killed by Sabretooth in the wake of Providence's devastation after Rogue's team of X-Men fought and defeated the Hecatomb.<ref>Cable & Deadpool #41, June 2007</ref> Bashur survived, but still holds a grudge against Deadpool.<ref>Deadpool #57, June 2012</ref>

Bashur possesses the ability to actively receive and store all forms of electronic data and transmissions in his mind. He does so passively, in a manner that does not interfere with the regular transmission, and can receive electronic signals over a great distance; even isolating himself in a rural area did not completely shut out the information. Black Box has an infinite storage capacity in his mind, containing every piece of information he has been exposed to. Unfortunately, this data is streamed into his mind far faster than he can accurately scan it all consciously. Though the information is present in his mind, it takes a combination of meditation, effort, and sheer willpower for him to locate and extract specific bits of info on command. Routing the Dominus Objective through his Black Box armor created an artificial "file search" capacity, enabling him to summon up information at will simply by focusing on it.

===Other versions of Black Box=== Black Box is featured as a former mutant prisoner of Camp: Angel and joined Kitty Pryde's resistance in the ''Ultimate Marvel'' title, ''Ultimate Comics: X-Men''.<ref>''Ultimate Comics: X-Men'' #19</ref>

== Black Cat == {{Main|Black Cat (Marvel Comics)}}

== Black Crow == {{Main|Black Crow (character)}}

== Black Dwarf == {{Infobox comics character  |homeworld= |sortkey=Proxima Midnight |villain=y |hero= |subcat=Marvel Comics |cat=super |powers=* Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, durability, endurance, and senses * Utilizes a powerful axe|aliases=|alliances=Black Order |species= |character_name=Black Dwarf |full_name= |alter_ego= |creators=Jonathan Hickman Jerome Opeña |debut='''Cameo appearance:''' ''New Avengers'' (vol. 3) #8 (September 2013) '''Full appearance:''' ''Infinity'' #1 (October 2013) |publisher=Marvel Comics }} '''Black Dwarf''' is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a prominent member of the Black Order, a team of aliens who work for Thanos. Black Dwarf first appeared in a one panel cameo in ''New Avengers'' (vol. 3) #8 (September 2013) and was created by Jonathan Hickman and Jerome Opeña.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 8, 2013 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Introducing The Black Order of "Infinity" Part Two |url=https://www.cbr.com/exclusive-introducing-the-black-order-of-infinity-part-two/ |website=CBR}}</ref> His full appearance, along with a number of the other members of the Black Order, takes place in ''Infinity'' #1 (October 2013).

Black Dwarf is a member of Thanos's Black Order, serving as the powerhouse of the group.<ref>''Infinity'' #1 (October 2013)</ref> Thanos sends Black Dwarf to attack Wakanda during his invasion of Earth, but he is overpowered and forced to retreat. For his failure, Thanos expels Black Dwarf from the Black Order.<ref>''New Avengers'' (vol. 3) #8 (September 2013)</ref><ref>''New Avengers'' (vol. 3) #10 (November 2013)</ref>

Thanos gives Black Dwarf one more chance to prove himself by sending him to protect the Peak and keep it from being reclaimed by the Avengers following their fight against the Builders.<ref>''Avengers'' (vol. 5) #22 (December 2013)</ref> During the fight against the Avengers, Black Dwarf is killed by Ronan the Accuser.<ref>''Avengers'' (vol. 5) #23 (January 2014)</ref>

During the "No Surrender" arc, Black Dwarf is resurrected by the Challenger, who reassembles the Black Order to battle Grandmaster's Lethal Legion.<ref>''Avengers'' #681 (April 2018)</ref>

=== Black Dwarf in other media === * Black Dwarf makes non-speaking appearances in ''Avengers Assemble'' as a member of Thanos' Black Order.<ref name="Voice">{{Cite web |title=Black Dwarf / Cull Obsidian Voices (Marvel Universe) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Marvel-Universe/Black-Dwarf-Cull-Obsidian/ |access-date=April 29, 2018 |website=Behind the Voice Actors |postscript=. 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.}}</ref> * Black Dwarf appears in ''Guardians of the Galaxy'', voiced by Jesse Burch.<ref name="Voice" /> * '''Cull Obsidian''', a character based on Black Dwarf, appears in media set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, portrayed by Terry Notary.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shanley |first=Patrick |date=March 10, 2017 |title='Skull Island': Kong Motion-Capture Actor on Sequel Plans and Seeking Andy Serkis' Blessing |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/kong-skull-island-kong-actor-sequel-plans-andy-serkis-blessing-982044 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170310145801/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/kong-skull-island-kong-actor-sequel-plans-andy-serkis-blessing-982044 |archive-date=March 10, 2017 |access-date=March 10, 2017 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fullerton |first=Huwav |date=April 16, 2018 |title=Fargo's Carrie Coon to play crucial Avengers: Infinity War villain |url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/film/2018-04-16/avengers-infinity-war-cast-proxima-midnight-carrie-coon/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417022813/http://www.radiotimes.com/news/film/2018-04-16/avengers-infinity-war-cast-proxima-midnight-carrie-coon/ |archive-date=April 17, 2018 |access-date=April 16, 2018 |website=Radio Times}}</ref><ref name="Voice" /> ** Introduced in ''Avengers: Infinity War'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Jacob |date=July 15, 2017 |title=The Minions of Thanos in 'Avengers: Infinity War' Have Been Revealed [D23 Expo 2017] |url=http://www.slashfilm.com/avengers-infinity-war-black-order-revealed/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170716070640/http://www.slashfilm.com/avengers-infinity-war-black-order-revealed/ |archive-date=July 16, 2017 |publisher=/Film}}</ref> Thanos sends Obsidian and Ebony Maw to Earth to retrieve the Infinity Stones. While attempting to retrieve the Time Stone from Doctor Strange, Obsidian fights Iron Man and Spider-Man before Wong sends Obsidian to Antarctica, severing his left arm in the process. After being picked up by Corvus Glaive and Proxima Midnight and receiving a cybernetic prosthetic off-screen, Obsidian joins them in attacking the Avengers in Wakanda to retrieve the Mind Stone. However, Bruce Banner uses Iron Man's Hulkbuster armor to send Obsidian flying into Wakanda's force-field, killing him. ** An alternate timeline variant of Obsidian appears in ''Avengers: Endgame''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hood |first=Cooper |date=April 27, 2019 |title=Every Character In Avengers: Endgame |url=https://screenrant.com/avengers-endgame-cast-every-character-return/ |access-date=April 28, 2019 |website=Screen Rant}}</ref> He joins Thanos in traveling through time to stop the Avengers from foiling Thanos' plans, only to be crushed by Scott Lang / Giant Man in the ensuing fight.<ref>{{Cite AV media |title=Avengers: Endgame |date=2019 |type=Motion picture |publisher=Marvel Studios |people=Russo, Anthony; Russo, Joe (directors)}}</ref> ** Alternate timeline variants of Obsidian appear in ''What If...?''.<ref name="Voice" /> * Black Dwarf appears as a mini-boss and boss in ''Marvel Avengers Alliance''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fahey |first=Mike |date=August 23, 2013 |title=Maybe Avengers Alliance Can Make Sense Of Marvel's Infinity Event |url=https://kotaku.com/maybe-avengers-alliance-can-make-sense-of-marvels-infi-1374070201 |access-date=April 29, 2018 |website=Kotaku}}</ref> * Cull Obsidian appears as a boss and unlockable playable character in ''Marvel Future Fight''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |date=March 21, 2016 |title=MARVEL FUTURE FIGHT THANOS' BLACK ORDER TRAILER |url=http://www.cosmicbooknews.com/content/marvel-future-fight-thanos-black-order-trailer#axzz4qyRPiqEF |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827215306/http://www.cosmicbooknews.com/content/marvel-future-fight-thanos-black-order-trailer#axzz4qyRPiqEF |archive-date=August 27, 2017 |access-date=August 27, 2017 |website=Cosmic Book News}}</ref> * Cull Obsidian appears as an unlockable playable character in ''Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2'' via the "Marvel's ''Avengers: Infinity War'' Movie Level Pack" DLC.<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 April 2018 |title=LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 Gets Infinity War DLC |url=http://www.comingsoon.net/games/news/939179-lego-marvel-super-heroes-2-gets-infinity-war-dlc |access-date=21 April 2018 |work=ComingSoon.net |language=en-US}}</ref> * Cull Obsidian appears as a support character in ''Marvel Puzzle Quest''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 April 2018 |title=What's New in Marvel Puzzle Quest? |url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/104574/whats-new-in-marvel-puzzle-quest |website=Shacknews}}</ref> * Cull Obsidian appears as an unlockable playable character and mini-boss in ''Marvel Contest of Champions''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 16, 2019 |title=CHAMPION SPOTLIGHT – CULL OBSIDIAN |url=https://playcontestofchampions.com/champion-spotlight-cull-obsidian/ |access-date=June 25, 2019 |website=Marvel Contest of Champions}}</ref> * Cull Obsidian appears as a boss in ''Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order'', voiced again by Jesse Burch.<ref name="Voice" />

== Black Fox == '''Black Fox''' is the name of two characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

=== Raul Chalmers === {{Infobox comics character |character_name=Black Fox |real_name= |species= |publisher=Marvel Comics |debut=''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #255 (Aug 1984) |creators=Tom DeFalco Ron Frenz |alliances= |partners=Red Ghost |aliases=Raul Chalmers |powers= }} '''Raul Chalmers''' is a jewel thief with a long international career. In his sixties, he yearns to pull off one last big heist so that he can retire for good to the French Riviera. However, his retirement plans continue to be deferred due to unfortunate encounters with super-beings. In each of his encounters the Fox, having no super-human powers of his own, is in way over his head. The thief's usual response when caught by a superhero is to surrender and negotiate release, which he accomplishes with fabricated stories about his poor wife and children or his poor deceased mother. However, in his last encounter with Spider-Man, the Fox was unable to pull the same trick and was carted off to jail.

In addition to coming into conflict with Spider-Man, Black Fox has been forced to lead the Red Ghost's super-apes on a robbery mission. He has also been pursued by Silver Sable and Doctor Doom, and had his fiancée murdered by the assassin Chance.

He was defeated by the Eric O'Grady incarnation of Ant-Man, who took the jewels Fox stole to a pawn shop and sold them himself. Black Fox, however, tracked down O'Grady and forced the Ant-Man to repay him for the botched heist. Ant-Man and Black Fox then returned to the pawn shop together and held up the place. Since then, Ant-Man and Black Fox have become partners in crime of sorts. Black Fox can often be seen at O'Grady's apartment playing on a Wii console.

=== Robert Paine === {{Main|Black Fox (Robert Paine)}}

== Black Fog == {{expand section|date=November 2025}} '''Black Fog''' is an unnamed serial killer who operated in Hyderabad, India. He is later apprehended by the authorities. The serial killer was attacked by the relatives of his victims while the guards ignored him, causing him to lose his legs and left arm as well as being scarred. Springing him from prison, Zero/One enhances Black Fog while rejuvenating his body, equipping him with cybernetic limbs, and giving him the ability to generate a thick black fog-like substance as well as regeneration abilities. Zero/One sends Black Fog to fight Red Hulk, who manages to fight him off at the cost of Red Hulk's two Life Model Decoy allies.<ref>''Hulk'' (vol. 2) #32 (April 2011)</ref>

== Black Jack Tarr == {{Main|Black Jack Tarr}}

== Black Knight == {{Main|Black Knight (Marvel Comics)}}

== Black Mamba == {{Main|Black Mamba (character)}}

== Black Marvel == {{Main|Black Marvel}}

== Black Panther == === T'Chaka === {{Main|T'Chaka}}

=== T'Challa === {{Main|Black Panther (character)|T'Challa (Marvel Cinematic Universe)}}

=== Shuri === {{Main|Shuri (character)}}

== Black Racer == '''Black Racer''' is a member of the fourth Serpent Squad. She is introduced robbing a casino in Las Vegas.<ref name="Captain America #337">''Captain America'' #337</ref> Sidewinder took note of this, and invited the Serpent Squad to join his Serpent Society.<ref>''Captain America'' #341</ref> They accepted, but were really just involved in a ploy to get Viper into the leadership position of the Society. Black Racer was among the several members to side with Viper and betray Sidewinder.<ref>''Captain America Annual'' #10</ref> However, after Viper abandoned the group, Black Racer continued to serve with the Society under leadership of Cobra.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men Annual'' #13</ref><ref>''Captain America'' #365-367</ref> Black Racer has been sometimes depicted as Caucasian,<ref name="Captain America #337" /> and other times as African-American.<ref>''Captain America'' #379</ref>

In "All-New, All-Different Marvel", Black Racer appears as a member of Viper's Serpent Society under its new name of Serpent Solutions.<ref name="Captain America: Sam Wilson #4">''Captain America: Sam Wilson'' #4</ref>

== Black Rider == {{Main|Black Rider (character)}}

== Black Sky == {{Main|Elektra (character)}}

== Black Spectre == {{Main|Black Spectre (Carson Knowles)}}

== Black Swan == '''Black Swan''' is the name of two supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first Black Swan appeared in ''Deadpool'' #65 and was created by Gail Simone and the artists of Udon Studios. The second Black Swan first appeared in ''New Avengers'' (vol. 3) #1 and was created by Jonathan Hickman and Steve Epting.<ref>{{cite book |last1=DeFalco |first1=Tom |title=The Marvel Encyclopedia |last2=Sanderson |first2=Peter |last3=Brevoort |first3=Tom |last4=Teitelbaum |first4=Michael |last5=Wallace |first5=Daniel |last6=Darling |first6=Andrew |last7=Forbeck |first7=Matt |last8=Cowsill |first8=Alan |last9=Bray |first9=Adam |date=2019 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1-4654-7890-0 |page=54}}</ref>

=== Black Swan (mutant) === Black Swan is a German mutant who was raised in a circus and trained in combat and gunmanship. He utilizes his ability to infect the minds of others with disruptive "telepathic viruses" to become a mercenary. Deadpool is hired to kill Black Swan, who beats him, infects his mind, and returns him to the United States, having him brutally beaten every few minutes to prevent him from healing.<ref>''Deadpool'' (vol. 3) #65 (May 2002)</ref>

Once Deadpool recovers, he battles Black Swan at his castle. A bomb Deadpool that had brought as insurance detonates before he can disarm it, destroying Black Swan's castle. Black Swan absorbs traits from Deadpool and Agent X to survive, resulting in the three sharing aspects of each other's powers, knowledge, and personalities.<ref name="Ag X1422">''Agent X'' #14 (December 2003)</ref> The three are later reunited, along with Taskmaster and Sandi Brandenberg.<ref>''Agent X'' #13 (November 2003)</ref> Black Swan demands the return of his personality and abilities, for which he required Agent X's help. Black Swan betrays Deadpool and Agent X and absorbs both their powers, enhancing his own abilities to a tremendous level. Together with the mercenary Outlaw, Deadpool, Agent X, and Taskmaster overwhelm Black Swan's healing ability and kill him.<ref>''Agent X'' #15 (December 2003)</ref>

Black Swan is later revealed to have survived and is hired by the mutant Black Box to kill Deadpool.<ref>''Deadpool'' (vol. 3) #58 (September 2012)</ref>

=== Black Swan (Yabbat Ummon Tarru) === '''Yabbat Ummon Tarru''' is a princess from Earth-1365, born in the Hidden City. When she is four years old, her universe is involved in an incursion event with another universe, which would destroy both universes. A race of beings called Black Priests invade from the parallel Earth, intent on destroying Earth-1365 to save their own universe. Yabbat flees into the Library of Worlds, a waystation of the multiverse, and is taken in by the Black Swans.<ref name="New Avengers #5">''New Avengers'' (vol. 3) #5 (June 2013)</ref>

Black Swan comes to Earth-616 when it experiences its first incursion event, intent on destroying Earth in order to save both universes involved in the incursion. Black Swan successfully triggers an anti-matter injection device, but accidentally destroys her own universe instead of Earth-616. She is then captured by Black Panther and imprisoned underground in Wakanda.<ref>''New Avengers'' (vol. 3) #1 (March 2013)</ref> Black Swan gives the Illuminati the means to stop incursions after they barely succeeded in stopping two previous incursions.<ref>''New Avengers'' (vol. 3) #6 (July 2013)</ref>

After Namor is forced to leave the Illuminati, he frees Black Swan, Thanos, Proxima Midnight, Corvus Glaive, and Terrax from prison to form the Cabal and stop further incursions.<ref>''New Avengers'' (vol. 3) #23 (October 2014)</ref> Following the destruction and recreation of the multiverse, Thanos recruits Black Swan into the Black Order.<ref>''The Unworthy Thor'' #3 (March 2017)</ref>

== Black Talon == {{Main|Black Talon (comics)}}

== Black Tarantula == {{Main|Black Tarantula}}

== Black Tiger == {{Comics character list header |name = Black Tiger |Marvelwiki = |CBDBid = 40655 |GCDid = Black+Tiger }} '''Black Tiger''' ('''Abraham "Abe" Brown''') is a martial arts superhero in Marvel Comics. The character, created by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin, first appeared as Abe Brown in ''Deadly Hands of Kung Fu'' #1 (April 1974), and as Black Tiger in ''Deadly Hands of Kung Fu'' #1 (April 1974).

Abe Brown is the brother of Hobie Brown (aka the Prowler).<ref>''Prowler'' #3</ref> Abe took up martial arts and befriended fellow martial artists Lin Sun and Bob Diamond. Together they found three jade tiger amulets and became the Sons of the Tigers.<ref>''Deadly Hands of Kung Fu'' #1</ref> The Sons of Tigers would team up with other heroes such as Spider-Man, Iron Fist and the Human Torch.<ref>''Marvel Team-Up'' #40</ref> Abe and the Sons of Tigers broke up when Lin and Bob started fighting over a woman, throwing their amulets away in the process.<ref>''Deadly Hands of Kung Fu'' #19</ref>

Abe later took a vacation and had his suitcase was switched by a mysterious woman named Brillalae. The suitcase contained the Black Tiger costume and Abe's plane was hijacked by men who were looking for it. The plane crashed, but Abe managed to survive. Abe chased one of the hijackers, named Mole, and both ended up being captured by the Bedouins who forced them to fight for the title of Black Dragon.<ref>''Deadly Hands of Kung Fu'' #20-24</ref> Abe defeated Mole and won the costume, becoming Black Tiger.<ref>''Deadly Hands of Kung Fu'' #26</ref><ref>''Deadly Hands of Kung Fu'' #30</ref> Abe was last seen having helped form the Penance Corps.<ref>''Power Man and Iron Fist'' (vol. 2) #1-2</ref>

=== Black Tiger in other media === * Abraham Brown appears in ''Spider-Man'' (2017), voiced by Ogie Banks.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Abraham Brown Voice - ''Spider-Man'' (2017) (TV Show) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Spider-Man-2017/Abraham-Brown/ |access-date=April 20, 2019 |website=Behind The Voice Actors |postscript=. 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.}}</ref> This version is a technology expert and maintains his brother Hobie Brown's equipment. * A character loosely based on Black Tiger simply referred to as '''Abe''' appears in ''Spider-Man: Homecoming'', portrayed by Abraham Attah.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mawuli |first=David |date=August 23, 2017 |title=Ghana's Abraham Attah describes how it felt to be on Spider-Man movie set |url=https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/movies/spider-man-homecoming-ghanas-abraham-attah-describes-how-it-felt-to-be-on-spider-man/wl2k0p9 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191106135303/https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/movies/spider-man-homecoming-ghanas-abraham-attah-describes-how-it-felt-to-be-on-spider-man/wl2k0p9 |archive-date=November 6, 2019 |access-date=November 6, 2019 |website=Pulse}}</ref> This version is a classmate of Peter Parker and part of the decathlon team.

== Black Tom Cassidy == {{Main|Black Tom Cassidy}}

== Black Widow == {{Main|Black Widow (Marvel Comics)}}

=== Claire Voyant === {{Main|Black Widow (Claire Voyant)}}

=== Natalia Romanova / Natasha Romanoff === {{Main|Black Widow (Natasha Romanova)|Natasha Romanoff (Marvel Cinematic Universe)}}

=== Yelena Belova === {{Main|Yelena Belova|Yelena Belova (Marvel Cinematic Universe)}}

=== Monica Chang === {{Main|Monica Chang}}

=== Tania === {{Main|Black Widow (Tania)}}

== Blackheart == {{Main|Blackheart}}

== Blacklash == {{Main|Whiplash (Marvel Comics)}}

== Blacklight == {{Main|Blacklight (MC2)}}

== Blackout == '''Blackout''' is the name of two characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

=== Marcus Daniels === {{Main|Blackout (Marcus Daniels)}}

=== Lilin === {{Infobox comics character |character_name=Blackout|image=Blackoutvampire.jpg|converted=y|caption=Blackout (Lilin). Art by Leinil Francis Yu.|real_name=Unknown|species=Human/demon hybrid|publisher=Marvel Comics|debut=''Ghost Rider'' vol. 3 #2 (June 1990)|creators=Howard Mackie Javier Saltares|alliances=Assassins Guild The Firm|partners=Deathwatch Lilin|aliases=|powers=Superhuman strength, speed, durability, and reflexes Psionic ability to extinguish light in his vicinity Teeth and fingernails are replaced with mechanical prosthetics}}Blackout is a professional criminal who can create light-dampening fields that negate all visible light in their radius. He is extremely sensitive to light and possesses metallic teeth and nails.

Blackout is employed by the demonic crime lord Deathwatch as an enforcer and assassin. Deathwatch orders Blackout to search for bio-toxin canisters stolen by a youth gang named the Cypress Hill Jokers under their leader Paulie Stratton. Blackout murders detective Frank Loretti and his family before battling the Ghost Rider (Daniel Ketch).<ref>''Ghost Rider'' (vol. 3) #2 (June 1990)</ref>

The Lilin incarnation of Blackout is a half-demon who possesses supernatural powers, including enhanced strength, durability, agility, night vision, and the ability to extinguish all light sources in his vicinity. In addition to his demonic attributes, Blackout has had his nails and canine teeth replaced with razor-sharp mechanical prosthetics. Blackout is sensitive to sunlight, which is fatal to him with prolonged exposure.

==== Lilin in other media ==== {{anchor|Ray Carrigan}}A character loosely inspired by the Lilin incarnation of Blackout, named '''Ray Carrigan''', appears in ''Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance'', portrayed by Johnny Whitworth. In creating Carrigan, the production team chose to base his characterization solely on the comic book incarnation's appearance and not his history.<ref>{{cite web |last=Lesnick |first=Silas |date=October 28, 2011 |title=Ghost Rider Sequel's Blackout Won't Follow Marvel Mythology |url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/168750-ghost-rider-sequels-blackout-wont-follow-marvel-mythology |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111030000337/http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/168750-ghost-rider-sequels-blackout-wont-follow-marvel-mythology |archive-date=October 30, 2011 |website=Superhero Hype}}</ref> Additionally, Whitworth stated that he plays "the villain who, at the beginning, up until like page 70, is human, [...] I'm not a very nice guy. I'm bad. I get turned into, for those who read 'Ghost Rider', the character Blackout. I get turned into him by the devil to complete my job. That gives me the fortitude to fight Ghost Rider and the supernatural abilities to compete on some level with that guy."<ref>{{cite web |last=Lesnick |first=Silas |date=March 17, 2011 |title=Blackout Confirmed for 'Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance' |url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/128896-blackout-confirmed-for-ghost-rider-spirit-of-vengeance |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110319105410/http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/128896-blackout-confirmed-for-ghost-rider-spirit-of-vengeance |archive-date=March 19, 2011 |website=Superhero Hype}}</ref> Carrigan is a mercenary, drug dealer, and gun runner who is hired by Roarke to kidnap the former's ex-girlfriend Nadya's son Danny, who Roarke fathered with her. This brings Carrigan into conflict with Ghost Rider, who defeats Carrigan and leaves him for dead. Roarke later finds that Carrigan was empowered with the ability to decay anything he touches and manipulate darkness so he can finish the job. Nonetheless, Blackout is eventually killed by Ghost Rider.

== Blackwing == {{Main|Joseph Manfredi}}

== Blade == {{Main|Blade (character)}}

== Donald Blake == {{Comics character list header |name = Donald Blake |Marvelwiki = |CBDBid = 6647 |GCDid = Donald+Blake }} '''Dr. Donald''' "'''Don'''" '''Blake''' is the human identity of Marvel Comics character Thor. The character, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, first appeared in ''Journey into Mystery'' #83 (August 1962).

Donald Blake is a construct of Odin, created for the purpose of giving a weak and powerless identity for Thor. After removing his memory, Thor started his life as the crippled Blake who chose to be a doctor after sympathizing with the sick. Blake finds the hammer Mjolnir and becomes Thor once more. Later, Blake regains his memories and soon learns the whole truth from Odin.<ref>''Thor'' #159</ref>

The Blake identity has been used here and there before Odin opted to erase him from existence. After Thor was killed by the Midgard Serpent, Blake suddenly came into existence as a separate entity, knowing that his whole life had been a lie.<ref>''Mighty Thor'' #8</ref> Blake later met with Enchantress to restore his divine powers. After Blake ate the Golden Apple of Idunn, Enchantress had him decapitated and used his body to create Keep. When Thor confronted them, Blake's head unleashed Keep on Thor. The Mares gave Blake's head a new life in a dream sequence.<ref>''Mighty Thor'' #15-17</ref> After gaining a new body, Blake vows to go after anyone who has been called Thor.<ref>''Thor'' (vol. 6) #9-12</ref>

Under the alias of the Dragon, Blake conducts a deadly campaign against Odin, the former All-Father of Asgard, and targets all those blessed by Odin's magic. After a battle, Blake is defeated, but demands that Odin kill him, declaring that he will never allow himself to be imprisoned again. While Odin is ready to carry out the deed, Loki and Thor work together to stop him, recognizing Blake as their brother and someone who has suffered from being brought into their dysfunctional family. Nevertheless, Blake has caused a huge amount of suffering and remains dangerous, so Thor hands him over to Loki, who accepts the responsibility of dealing with the brother that their father forgot. Blake is chained up with a venomous serpent dripping venom into his eyes, the same punishment that Loki suffered in the past.<ref>''Thor'' (vol. 6) #13-14</ref> A Symbiote infused with Promethium bonds with Blake, transforming him into Serpent and allowing him to escape.<ref>''Thor'' (vol. 6) #28</ref>

=== Donald Blake in other media === * Donald Blake appears in ''The Marvel Super Heroes'', voiced by Jack Creley.<ref name="Donald Blake voices">{{Cite web |title=Donald Blake Voices (Thor) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Thor/Donald-Blake/ |access-date=August 11, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} 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.</ref> * Donald Blake appears in the ''Spider-Man'' episode "Wrath of the Sub-Mariner", voiced by Jack Angel. * Donald Blake appears in ''The Incredible Hulk Returns'', portrayed by Steve Levitt. This version is a separate entity who can summon Thor using his hammer. * Donald Blake appears in ''The Incredible Hulk'' episode "Mortal Bounds", voiced by Mark L. Taylor.<ref name="Donald Blake voices" /> * Donald Blake makes a cameo appearance in ''Doctor Strange: The Sorcerer Supreme''.

== Blank == {{Main|Blank (comics)}}

== Blastaar == {{Main|Blastaar}}

== Siena Blaze == {{Infobox comics character |character_name=Siena Blaze |real_name=Siena Blaze |species=Human mutant |publisher=Marvel Comics |debut=''The Uncanny X-Men Annual'' #17 (June 1993) |creators= |alliances=Upstarts All New Exiles |aliases= |powers=Electromagnetic energy generation, flight, teleportation }} '''Siena Blaze''' is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character has appeared only in the X-Men line of comics. Her power is to manipulate the electromagnetic spectrum, but she has a very crude level of control, so every usage of this power causes an explosion massive enough to destroy a building. Introduced as a villain in the Marvel Universe, she later became a hero during her brief period in the Ultraverse. Following a long absence, the character returned in ''X-Force'' (vol. 3) #22.

Siena Blaze starts out as a member of the thrill-seeking Upstarts, a group of mutants who hunt other mutants for sport. She participates in a single confrontation with members of the X-Men, specifically Cyclops, Professor X, and Storm in Antarctica.<ref>''X-Men Unlimited'' #1</ref> She confronts Nightcrawler, Shadowcat, and Rachel Summers of Excalibur.<ref>''Excalibur'' #73</ref> Blaze proves formidable in both encounters, fighting to a draw each time, before parting ways.

She attempts to kill the villain Reaper for the relatively small number of points it would bring her in the 'Upstarts' mutant-slaying competition. The fight is broken up by Amber Hunt, a being from another dimension. Her problems suck in Reaper and Blaze to her home world, where she discovers her powers have somehow been diminished to half of their normal strength. The two join up with the Exiles. Other members include the Juggernaut and Warstrike, a mercenary who dreams of the future.<ref>''The All New Exiles'' Infinity (September 1995)</ref> Blaze adapts to the role of hero. For example, she helps rescue two strangers from the grip of an energy entity.<ref>''All New Exiles'' #9 (1996)</ref> She feels a strong attraction to team leader Warstrike. Later, she participates in the battle against the Alien robot Maxis.<ref>''All New Exiles'' #11 (1996)</ref> When the Tulkan armada arrives to Earth, they reveal that they were the ones who caused the damage in New York attributed to the Exiles. The Exiles and Ultraforce defeated the Aliens. After the battle, the robot Maxis opens a portal and she, the Black knight, and Reaper return to the Marvel Universe, where Siena Blaze regains her full power.<ref>Ultraverse Unlimited #2</ref>

Blaze is later captured and executed by Weapon X.<ref>''Weapon X'' (vol. 2) #4-5</ref> In ''X-Force'' #22, Blaze is resurrected via the Transmode virus to serve as part of Selene's army of deceased mutants. Under the control of Selene and Eli Bard, she takes part in the assault on the mutant nation of Utopia.<ref name="XFv3i22">''X-Force'' (vol. 3) #22 (February 2010)</ref>

=== Siena Blaze in other media === Siena Blaze appears as a boss in ''X-Men: Gamesmaster's Legacy''.

== Blazing Skull == {{Main|Blazing Skull}}

== Blindfold == {{Main|Blindfold (character)}}

== Blindspot == {{Main|Blindspot (comics)}}

== Bling! == {{Infobox comics character |image= |caption= |character_name=Bling! |real_name=Roxanne "Roxy" Washington |species=Human mutant |publisher=Marvel Comics |debut=''X-Men'' (vol. 2) #171 (August, 2005) |creators=Peter Milligan Salvador Larroca |alliances=Chevaliers training squad{{Broken anchor|date=2024-07-20|bot=User:Cewbot/log/20201008/configuration|target_link=List of X-Men members#Other student squads (2003–2006)|reason= The anchor (Other student squads (2003–2006)) has been deleted.}} Xavier Institute X-Men in training Jean Grey School Students |aliases= |powers=Superhuman durability Diamond form Projection of diamond shards from skin }}

'''Bling!''' ('''Roxanne "Roxy" Washington''') is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She attended the Xavier Institute before its closing and is a member of the X-Men's training squad. Her first appearance was in ''X-Men'' (vol. 2) #171.

===Fictional character biography=== Roxy Washington is the daughter of a celebrity couple Roy "Daddy Libido" Washington and Angel "Sexy Mutha" Depres, who are purportedly both popular hip hop artists in the Marvel Universe. Appearing in her parents' rap videos from a young age, Washington was often targeted by would-be kidnappers and assassins.

Determined not to follow in her parents' footsteps, Washington turns her back on the music industry as a teenager and enrolls as a student at the Xavier Institute under the tutelage of Gambit. At the Institute, Washington carries a strong academic record and responsibility, and is more interested in improving herself and her mutant abilities rather than participating in the social conflict between humans and mutants, of which the X-Men are typically involved.{{volume needed|date=November 2011}}

As a member of Gambit's squad, the Chevaliers,<ref>''Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z'', vol. 13 (2010)</ref> Washington is forced to deal with the arrival of a new student, Foxx, and her infatuation with their squad instructor, despite being attracted to Foxx herself, indicating that Bling! is bisexual (confirmed in the ''X-Men: The 198 Files'' handbook). Bling!'s attraction toward Foxx ends after Foxx is revealed to be the shapeshifting Mystique, attempting to sabotage Gambit and Rogue's relationship.{{volume needed|date=November 2011}}

Bling! retained her powers after M-Day, an event in which the Scarlet Witch casts a magic spell depowering over 90 percent of the mutant population. She later assists Havok's squad when O*N*E, a squad of government-run Sentinels arrive to protect the remaining mutant population seeking refuge at the Institute. She is also called upon to assist the senior X-Men teams when Apocalypse returns, particularly due to a lack of senior X-Men at the time. Despite being highly recommended by Rogue and Havok and having been offered a position on the New X-Men squad, Roxy reveals that although she has a knack for field missions, she is intimidated by the idea of being a full-time X-Team member, feeling uneasy about the danger involved. She contemplated leaving the institute with fellow student Onyxx for fear that the O*N*E will soon be ordered to turn the school grounds into a mutant internment camp.<ref>''New X-Men'' (vol. 2) #35</ref>

However, Roxy and Onyxx stay at the institute. Bling! is among the students captured by Belasco in Limbo during his attempt to locate Illyana Rasputin. She is returned to the school after he is defeated.<ref>''New X-Men'' (vol. 2) #39</ref> When the school is shut down and the X-Men disband after the events of ''Messiah Complex'', the X-Men move to San Francisco and set up a new base in California. Bling! follows and rejoins the school, helping to control rioting surrounding "Proposition X," legislature attempting to limit mutant reproduction that is being pushed by Simon Trask and his anti-mutant group, the Humanity Now! Coalition.<ref>''Dark X-Men/Dark Avenger: Utopia'' #1</ref>

She later joins the mutant nation of Krakoa. She is a nominee in the 2022 X-Men vote, but lost to Firestar.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Johnston |first1=Rich |title=Bling!, Surge, Siryn & Monet Also Lose The X-Men Vote |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/bling-purge-siryn-monet-also-lose-the-x-men-vote/ |website=bleedingcool.com |date=13 July 2022 |publisher=Bleeding Cool |access-date=15 January 2026}}</ref> She also joined the Fallen Angels.

Bling!'s bone marrow is able to produce diamond shards of varying quality, giving her skin a crystalline appearance and the ability to expel shards from her body at high velocity and grants her enhanced durability.

== Blink == {{Main|Blink (character)}}

== Bliss == {{Main|Bliss (Marvel Comics)}}

== Blitz == '''Blitz''' is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

'''Jamie Zimmerman''' was created by Terry Kavanagh and Alex Saviuk, and first appeared in ''Web of Spider-Man'' #99 (April 1993). A female member of the New Enforcers, she possessed superhuman strength and agility as well as a heavily armored costume, and Spider-Man was initially unaware of her capabilities.<ref>''Web of Spider-Man'' #99 (April 1993)</ref> Blitz was ultimately defeated by Spider-Man and Blood Rose.<ref>''Web of Spider-Man'' #100 (May 1993)</ref>

== Blitzkrieg == {{Comics character list header |name = Blitzkrieg |Marvelwiki = |CBDBid = |GCDid = }} '''Blitzkrieg''' is a character in the Marvel Universe. He was created by Mark Gruenwald, Bill Mantlo, Steven Grant, and John Romita, Jr., and first appeared in ''Marvel Super-Heroes: Contest of Champions'' #1 (June 1982).

Franz Mittelstaedt was born in Backnang, Germany. He was inspecting an electrical power plant when a stray bolt of lightning struck a faulty generator and bathed him in electricity. When he emerged from his coma weeks later, he found that he could summon lightning at will to wield as a weapon. He decided to use his powers in the name of democracy.

Later he was teleported away by the Grandmaster, along with hundreds of other heroes of Earth, so that the Grandmaster and Death could choose champions from among them. Blitzkrieg was chosen for the Grandmaster's team, fighting alongside fellow heroes Captain America, Talisman, Darkstar, Captain Britain, Wolverine, Defensor, Sasquatch, Daredevil, Peregrine, She-Hulk, and the Thing. When the Grandmaster's team won the contest, the heroes were returned to Earth.

Blitzkrieg later joined the German superhero team ''Schutz Heiliggruppe'', along with Hauptmann Deutschland and Zeitgeist. The team intended to arrest the Red Skull for his World War II war crimes, assaulting Arnim Zola's castle and fighting and defeating the Skeleton Crew.

Blitzkrieg later traveled to Buenos Aires to investigate the deaths of a number of South American superheroes, including his former ally Defensor. Blitzkrieg was confronted by his teammate Zeitgeist, who turned out to be the serial killer Everyman. Everyman killed Blitzkrieg, adding him to his long list of murdered superheroes, but Blitzkrieg was later avenged by Hauptmann Deutschland, now known as Vormund, who killed Everyman.

Blitzkrieg possessed the ability to summon lightning mentally, at up to 15 million volts. He can manipulate all forms of electrical energy, using them to allow him to fly, create electrical energy shields and cages, and electrical tornadoes. He is also immune to electricity, and can sense electrical transmissions and track them to their source.

== Blizzard == {{Main|Blizzard (Marvel Comics)}}

== Blob == {{Main|Blob (Marvel Comics)}}

== Blockbuster == '''Blockbuster''' is the name of two characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

=== Michael Baer === {{Main|Blockbuster (Marauder)}}

=== Man-Brute === {{Main|Blockbuster (Man-Brute)}}

== Blonde Phantom == {{Main|Blonde Phantom}}

== Blood Brothers == {{Main|Blood Brothers (comics)}}

== Blood Spider == The '''Blood Spider''' ('''Michael Bingham''') is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #367 (October 1992), created by writer David Michelinie and artist Jerry Bingham.

Blood Spider is a mercenary trained by Taskmaster under contract by the Red Skull to create a team of mercenaries who would be capable of defeating Spider-Man. The trio, consisting of Death-Shield, Jagged Bow and Blood Spider, were patterned after the superheroes Captain America, Hawkeye and Spider-Man.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=March 2016}}

Blood Spider, Death-Shield, and Jagged Bow among the criminals vying for the multi-million dollar bounty that was placed on Agent Venom by Lord Ogre. The trio's attempt on Agent Venom's life is interrupted by competing mercenaries Constrictor and Lord Deathstrike.<ref>{{Cite comic |date=3 July 2013 |title=Venom |issue=#37 |volume=2 |publisher=Marvel Comics |location=United States |writer=Cullen Bunn |penciller=Kim Jacinto |inker=Kim Jacinto |colorist=Lee Loughridge |letterer=Joe Caramagna |editor=Sana Amanat}}</ref>

Blood Spider possesses superhuman strength that allows him to shatter solid concrete wall with effort. He carries a back pack and wrist devices capable of shooting webbing similar to that of Spider-Man, but much weaker.

=== Blood Spider in other media === * An original incarnation of Blood Spider appears in ''Ultimate Spider-Man'', voiced by Benjamin Diskin.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Blood Spider Voice - ''Ultimate Spider-Man'' (TV Show) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Ultimate-Spider-Man/Blood-Spider/ |access-date=August 11, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} 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.</ref> This version is an alternate universe version of Peter Parker who originates from a universe where vampires led by the Lizard King have taken over most of Earth. * Blood Spider appears as a playable character in ''Spider-Man Unlimited''. * Blood Spider appears in the ''Spider-Man'' prequel novel ''Spider-Man: Hostile Takeover''. This version was subjected to experiments by Norman Osborn, which exacerbate his preexisting mental health issues. Blood Spider comes to believe that he is the real Spider-Man and Peter Parker is an imposter.<ref>{{Cite book |last=David Liss |title=''Marvel's Spider-Man: Hostile Takeover'' |publisher=Titan Books |year=2018}}</ref>

== Bloodaxe == {{Main|Bloodaxe (character)}}

== Bloodhawk == {{Main|Bloodhawk}}

== Bloodlust == {{Main|Femme Fatales (comics)}}

== Bloodscream == {{Main|Bloodscream}}

== Bloodshed == {{Infobox comics character  |image= |caption= |character_name=Bloodshed |publisher=Marvel Comics |debut=''Web of Spider-Man'' #81 (October 1991) |creators=Kurt Busiek Steven Butler |real_name=Wyndell Dichinson |species=Human |affiliations= |powers=Trained mercenary Skilled hand to hand combatant Superhuman strength and durability Specialized armored suit grants: Retractable bladed weapons }} '''Bloodshed''' ('''Wyndell Dichinson''') is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is also the name of a supervillain in Marvel's Razorline imprint, as well as a character in comics from an acquired company, Malibu Comics. Bloodshed first appeared in ''Web of Spider-Man'' #81 (October 1991), and was created by Kurt Busiek and Steven Butler.

Wyndell Dichinson and his 16-year-old brother are caught in a car theft by the heroic Spider-Man and apprehended by the police. Ricky goes to jail but Wyndell manages to escape and flee the country before his court date takes place. He becomes a mercenary somewhere in the Far East. He begins work in Thailand, where he is approached and employed by Mr. Bazin.<ref>''Web of Spider-Man'' #81</ref>

Wyndell fails an American drug smuggling operation for Bazin and ends up deep in debt. He approaches his brother to ask for money; at that point he has only three days left to pay. Bazin became impatient and decided he wanted Bloodshed dead. Wyndell and his brother are confronted by gangsters, which catches the attention of Spider-Man. In the meantime, Bazin had placed a bomb in Ricky's home. It explodes, seemingly erasing all traces of the brothers. Spider-Man presumes them to be dead.<ref>''Spider-Man Unlimited'' #4</ref>

Bloodshed is revealed alive during the Civil War event and when the registration law is announced, he decides to leave the country again. He contacts Vienna to make him a new fake identity, but he did not know Vienna is secretly working for the Heroes for Hire, who later apprehend Bloodshed and several other supervillains.<ref>''Heroes for Hire'' (vol. 2) #1</ref>

== Cullen Bloodstone == {{Main|Cullen Bloodstone}}

== Elsa Bloodstone == {{Main|Elsa Bloodstone}}

== Ulysses Bloodstone == {{Main|Ulysses Bloodstone}}

== Bloodstorm == '''Bloodstorm''' is the name of two characters appearing in American comic books. Both are mutant vampires and alternative reality versions of Storm. The original Bloodstorm debuted in ''Mutant X'', and was created by Howard Mackie and Tom Raney. The younger alternate version who joined the time-displaced X-Men first appeared in ''X-Men: Blue'' #10 (August 2017), created by Cullen Bunn and Giovanni Valletta.

Ororo Munroe was turned into a vampire by Dracula while trying to pick-pocket him. She managed to escape his control and joined X-Men of her universe. However, she eventually succumbed to her vampiric nature, killing Professor X and Beast. She adopted Bloodstorm moniker when recruited by a multiversal Goblin Queen for Hex-Men, who attacked time displaced X-Men on Earth-616. Bloodstorm chose to betrayed Goblin Queen and aided X-Men to defeat her.<ref name="Bl1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/x-men-storm-bloodstorm-vampire/ |title=How an X-Men Icon Became Marvel's Most Tragic Vampire |author=Dodge, John |date=January 7, 2022 |website=CBR |access-date=April 19, 2025}}</ref>

Stranded on Earth-616, Bloodstorm joined the time-displaced X-Men on numerous missions and developed mutual romantic feelings for Cyclops. Before their relationship can fully develop, the pair was attacked by Ahab and his Hounds in ''Extermination''. She is killed when Ahab impales her with a silver spear, causing her to crumble into dust in Cyclops' arms.<ref name="Bl1"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/x-men-storm-vampire/ |title=X-Men: Every Time Marvel Turned Storm Into a Vampire |author=Zachary, Brandon |date=July 17, 2020 |website=CBR |access-date=April 19, 2025}}</ref>

== Bloodstorm One == '''Bloodstorm One''' is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Frank Lovece, Bill Wylie, and Frank Turner, he first appeared in ''Nightstalkers'' #16 (December 1993).

Bloodstorm One is a clone of Dracula created by Lt. Gregory Belial of Hydra's Department of Occult Affairs as part of an army of vampire shocktroopers. Bloodstorm One escapes Hydra's custody and begins serving Varnae. Bloodstorm One later battles the Nightstalkers, with Frank Drake overloading the Exorcism Gun, the sole weapon that can harm Varnae.<ref>''Nightstalkers'' #18 (April 1994)</ref> This incident fuses Drake, Hannibal King, and Bloodstorm One into an amalgam form resembling Dracula. Blade and his alternate future counterpart Crossbow separate King and Drake from Bloodstorm One's body which Dracula assumes control of at the cost of Bloodstorm One's life.<ref>''Vampires: The Marvel Undead'' one-shot (December 2011)</ref>

During the "Blood Hunt" storyline, Bloodstorm One is revived in a marble-armored body and becomes the leader of the Bloodcoven when they work for a Varnae-possessed Blade.<ref>''Blood Hunt'' #1-4 (May-June 2024)</ref> As Bloodstorm One battles the Avengers, Captain Marvel briefly knocks off his marble mask, exposing his more vampiric face.<ref>''Blood Hunt: Red Band'' #2 (May 2024)</ref> Bloodstorm One and all other vampires gain immunity to sunlight as a side effect of a spell that Doctor Doom cast to remove the Darkforce veil from Earth. The Bloodcoven escapes when Varnae is defeated.<ref>''Blood Hunt'' #5 (July 2024)</ref>

Bloodstorm One and the Bloodcoven are pursued by the Blood Hunters. During the final battle where Bloodstorm One drinks a bag of Dagger's harvested blood and gains light-based powers, Cloak joins the fight and banishes Bloodstorm One and the Bloodcoven to a pocket dimension at the edge of the Darkforce Dimension. Cloak states that it will not hold them for long.<ref>''Blood Hunters'' Vol. 2 #1-5</ref>

== Bloodstrike == {{Infobox comics character  | character_name = Bloodstrike | caption = | publisher = Marvel Comics | debut = ''The New Warriors'' #17 (Nov. 1991) | creators = Fabian Nicieza Mark Bagley | alter_ego = | full_name = Eric Conroy | species =  | homeworld =  | alliances = Folding Circle Thunderbolts | partners =  | supports =  | aliases =  | powers = Super-strength | cat = super | subcat = Marvel Comics | hero = | villain = y | sortkey = Bloodstrike }} '''Bloodstrike''' ('''Eric Conroy''') is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Eric Conroy's father, Mark Conroy, served in the Vietnam War. Lt. Conroy's unit, calling themselves the ''Half-Fulls'', discovered an ancient temple deep in the jungles of Cambodia and met a mystic named Tai, who convinced most of them to marry the six daughters of the ''Dragon's Breath'' cult. The soldiers returned home with their new brides, and Mark and his wife had Eric soon after.<ref>''The New Warriors'' #24 (1992)</ref>

Conroy was once the enforcer for a mobster in Chicago, until the Left Hand killed his boss and recruited him to join the Folding Circle.<ref>''The New Warriors'' #17 (1991)</ref> The Left Hand is Diego Casseas, one of the members of Conroy's unit, who had stolen the mystical power inherent in his own child. Conroy is now recruiting the Dragon's Breath children to take control of the ''Well of All Things''. This ancient fountain of power exists deep inside the Cambodian temple. In one of his first missions, Conroy kills a security guard. This action transforms Conroy's body; unbreakable pink material wraps around his arms, legs, and waist.<ref>''The New Warriors'' #22</ref>

The Folding Circle arrives at the temple, along with the New Warriors, and discovers that Tai wants to sacrifice everyone but herself so she can gain the Well's powers. The teams work together to save their own lives, and Tai is seemingly killed by Night Thrasher. The Folding Circle escapes, stealing the New Warriors' Quinjet. The Folding Circle crashes in Madripoor and tries to become a player in the Madripoor underworld, taking over a drug organization.<ref>''Night Thrasher'' (vol. 2) #2</ref> Later, Night Thrasher and Silhouette defeat the entire Circle.<ref>''Night Thrasher'' (vol. 2) #4</ref>

== Bloodtide == '''Bloodtide''' is an Atlantean and a member of the Fathom Five. Bloodtide's body was "ravaged by pollutants," mutating her, giving her superhuman powers.<ref>''New Thunderbolts'' #1</ref>

== Bloodwraith == '''Bloodwraith''' ('''Sean Dolan''') is a character in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Mark Gruenwald, Dann Thomas, Roy Thomas and Tony DeZuniga, and first appeared in ''Black Knight'' #2 (July 1990).

Bloodwraith is the murderous enemy of Black Knight and the Avengers. While Sean Dolan was known as Bloodwraith, Bloodwraith is made up of the souls of those the Ebony Blade has killed. He is an expert swordsman compelled to take lives, especially innocent lives. The blade is indestructible and able to cut through almost any material. The blade was forged from a meteorite and Merlin's magic. The blade can trap dead souls and absorb or deflect all kinds of energies and mystical power. Bloodwraith can sense the ebony blade and control it like a telekinetic. If separated, Bloodwraith can teleport to the Ebony Blade or teleport the blade to himself. Bloodwraith rides a winged horse named Valinor.

Sean Dolan was an amateur swordsman with no special abilities. When Sean drew the ebony blade, he found himself overwhelmed and controlled by all the souls of those the sword had killed, and became the Bloodwraith. The Bloodwraith was dark black in color and appeared in costume. The sword constantly craved new blood to add, and those it slew found their souls locked in an eternal battle of good vs. evil in a dimension inside the sword. Bloodwraith rides his winged horse, Valinor, and is an expert swordsman. He can control the ebony blade rather like a telekinetic. When separated from the blade, he can sense its presence and instantaneously teleport to its location. The ebony blade could slice through anything and, previously, would curse its wielder with petrification if its wielder used the blade to draw blood. When he wielded Proctor's sword, the Bloodwraith and Valinor appeared much more skeletal and could channel powerful blasts through the sword. When powered by the Slorenian souls, Bloodwraith became composed of an energy unknown to man, and both he and the sword grew to gigantic size.

== Blue Blade == The '''Blue Blade''' (real name '''Roy Chambers'''<ref>''The Twelve'' #2</ref>) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by an unknown writer and unknown artist,<ref name="gcd-usacomics5">[http://www.comics.org/issue/2289/ ''USA Comics'' #5] at the Grand Comics Database.</ref> his only appearance was in ''USA Comics'' #5 (cover-dated Summer 1942), published by Marvel forerunner Timely Comics during the period known as the Golden Age of Comic Books.

After the 1940s, the character disappeared into obscurity until 2007, when he reappeared in the limited series ''The Twelve''.<ref name="12days">[http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=123751 12 Days of the Twelve: The Blue Blade] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929122242/http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=123751 |date=September 29, 2007 }}, August 2, 2007, Newsarama</ref> A Blue Blade is a very powerful weapon of the mystic oceans of the Baru Triangle.

== Blue Blaze == {{expand section|date=November 2023}} '''Blue Blaze''' (real name '''Spencer Keen''') is a superhero granted enhanced strength, dense skin, increased endurance and an increased life span by a mysterious blue energy source, and appeared in ''Mystic Comics'' #1–4.

== Blue Diamond == {{Main|Blue Diamond (character)}}

== Blue Eagle == {{Main|Blue Eagle (character)}}

== Blue Marvel == {{Main|Blue Marvel}}

== Blue Shield == {{Main|Blue Shield (character)}}

== Blue Streak/Bluestreak == '''Blue Streak''' (sometimes spelled '''Bluestreak''') is the name of three characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

=== Don Thomas === {{Infobox comics character |character_name=Blue Streak |real_name=Don Thomas |publisher=Marvel Comics |debut=''Captain America'' #217 (Dec. 1978) |creators=Roy Thomas (Writer) John Buscema (Artist) |alliances=S.H.I.E.L.D. Corporation |aliases= |powers=''' Jet-skating suit grants:''' Various built in weapons Rapid healing<ref>{{Cite book |last=Gruenwald |first=Mark |title=Captain America #427 |publisher=Marvel Comics |year=1994 |location=New York |pages=13}}</ref> Ability to skate at superhuman speeds }} Blue Streak first appeared in ''Captain America'' #217–218 (Jan.–Feb. 1978), created by Roy Thomas, Don Glut, and John Buscema.

S.H.I.E.L.D. decides to put together a group of Super-Agents, of which Blue Streak becomes a member.<ref>''Captain America'' #217 (Jan. 1978)</ref> Blue Streak is later exposed as a spy for the Corporation.<ref>''Captain America'' #218 (Feb. 1978)</ref>

After leaving prison, Blue Streak becomes a professional criminal in the American Midwest. He is invited to join an underground network to locate and eliminate a serial killer who is killing supervillains, but refuses. Shortly afterwards, Blue Streak is killed by the culprit - the Scourge of the Underworld.<ref>''Captain America'' #318 (June 1986)</ref>

Blue Streak is one of the eighteen victims of the Scourge who are resurrected by Hood as part of a squad assembled to eliminate the Punisher.<ref name="Punisher #5" /> Blue Streak ends up fighting the Punisher's partner Henry instead, who kills him by breaking his neck.<ref>''Punisher'' (vol. 8) #9</ref> {{clear}}

=== Jonathan Swift === {{Infobox comics character |character_name=Blue Streak |real_name=Jonathan Swift |publisher=Marvel Comics |debut=''Heroes For Hire'' (vol. 2) #3 (Dec. 2006) |creators=Justin Gray William Tucci Jimmy Palmiotti Francis Portella |alliances=Fast Five Ricadonna's Rogues |partners= |aliases= |powers=Jet-skating suit grants: Various built in weapons Ability to skate at 125 miles per hour }} '''Blue Streak''' ('''Jonathan Swift''') first appeared during the height of the "Civil War" storyline. He is the successor of the original Blue Streak and was a member of Ricadonna's group called Ricadonnna's Rogues alongside Ferocia, Flame, and Kingsize. They were used in an experiment by the Corporation to have Skrull organs grafted to them.<ref>''Heroes for Hire'' (vol. 2) #3</ref>

Using money from one of his heists, Blue Streak forms a team of similarly garbed thieves called Fast Five, consisting of Gold Rush, Silver Ghost, Green Light, and Redline.<ref>''Captain America and the Mighty Avengers'' #2</ref>{{Clear}}

=== Blue Kelso === {{expand section|date=January 2026}} Blue Kelso, alias Bluestreak, is a member of A-Next. She is brash, uninhibited, and somewhat overconfident, but a solid member of her team. She is a superspeedster whose limits are unknown.

=== Blue Streak in other media === An original incarnation of Blue Streak appears in ''Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur'', voiced by Manny Jacinto.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brian Glory Voice - ''Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur'' (TV Show) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Marvels-Moon-Girl-and-Devil-Dinosaur/Brian-Glory/ |access-date=August 11, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} 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.</ref> This version is a skating enthusiast named '''Brian Glory''' and a founding member of the Felonius Four. In the series finale "Shoot for the Moon", Blue Streak reforms after attending Moon Girl's Good Word Program.

== Bob, Agent of Hydra == {{Main|Bob, Agent of Hydra}}

== Elias Bogan == {{Main|Elias Bogan}}

== Barnell Bohusk == {{Infobox comics character | character_name = Barnell Bohusk | real_name = | image = | caption = | publisher = Marvel Comics | debut = ''New X-Men'' #117 (September 2001) | creators = Grant Morrison Ethan Van Sciver | species = Human mutant | affiliations = Xavier Institute Special Class Brotherhood of Mutants Street team X-Men Exiles New Warriors | powers = | aliases = Beak, Blackwing | partners = }}

'''Barnell Bohusk''', also known as '''Beak''' and '''Blackwing''', is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Barnell Bohusk first appeared in ''New X-Men'' #117 (September 2001). He was created by Grant Morrison and Ethan Van Sciver. He later appeared in ''New Warriors'' (vol. 4).<ref name="BB1">{{Cite web |author=Zachary |first=Brandon |date=July 3, 2021 |title=How House of M Turned Ex-Mutants Into the New Warriors |url=https://www.cbr.com/x-men-house-of-m-night-thrasher-new-mutants/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703102131/https://www.cbr.com/x-men-house-of-m-night-thrasher-new-mutants/ |archive-date=July 3, 2021 |access-date=April 19, 2025 |website=CBR}}</ref>

Barnell Bohusk experienced difficult life following the manifestation of his mutation leading him to have bird-like appearance and abilities. He enrolled at the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning, where he developed a close friendship with Beast, bonding over their shared experience of severe physical mutations. He adopts the Beak codename and Beast gifts him a baseball bat. However, Cassandra Nova manipulates Beak into attacking Beast. Although Beast recovers, the incident leaves Beak with lasting guilt.<ref name="BB2">{{Cite web |author=Kennedy |first1=Cole |last2=Allan |first2=Scoot |date=May 23, 2022 |title=12 Weakest X-Men Members, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/xmen-weakest-members-ranked/ |access-date=April 19, 2025 |website=Screen Rant}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=England |first=Matthew |date=May 20, 2020 |title=X-Men: The 10 Worst Things Cassandra Nova Has Done To The Marvel Universe |url=https://www.cbr.com/x-men-marvel-cassandra-nova-awful-acts/ |access-date=April 19, 2025 |website=CBR}}</ref>

Beak joins the Special Class, a group of young mutants with limited abilities. The class includes his girlfriend Angel Salvadore, with whom he later has children.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Wyatt |first=Cat |date=January 5, 2025 |title=10 Weirdest X-Men Storylines Fans Have Forgotten About |url=https://www.cbr.com/weirdest-x-men-storylines-forgotten/ |access-date=April 19, 2025 |website=CBR}}</ref> The class is mentored by Xorn, who believes himself to be Magneto. Under his influence, Beak joins the Brotherhood of Mutants. Beak eventually rejects Xorn's extremist actions and works with the Street X-Men to defeat him, freeing New York City.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Thompson |first=Jonathan |date=August 27, 2019 |title=5 Reasons Xorn Is The Most Interesting X-Man Ever (& 5 Reasons He's The Most Confusing) |url=https://www.cbr.com/xmen-xorn-character-interesting-confusing/ |access-date=April 19, 2025 |website=CBR}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2015/01/16/every-x-man-ever |title=Every X-Man Ever |author=Collura, Scott |date=January 16, 2015 |website=IGN |access-date=April 19, 2025}}</ref>

Beak briefly becomes a member of the multiversal Exiles before reuniting with his family during "M-Day", when they lose their mutant powers to the Scarlet Witch's spell. After being depowered, Barnell joins the New Warriors as Blackwing, using a powered suit that grants him flight, superhuman strength, and Vibranium claws.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Mullicane, Evan D. |date=November 27, 2020 |title=The X-Men's Most Pathetic Hero Took Down Marvel's Superman |url=https://screenrant.com/xmen-marvel-superman-hyperion-beak-exiles/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204103612/https://screenrant.com/xmen-marvel-superman-hyperion-beak-exiles/ |archive-date=December 4, 2020 |access-date=March 26, 2025 |website=Screen Rant}}</ref><ref name="BB1"/> In ''X-Men Blue'', Blackwing regains his powers after being exposed to Mothervine, a drug designed to trigger mutant abilities.<ref>''X-Men Blue'' #26 (June 2018)</ref>

Barnell Bohusk has several avian traits, including feathered limbs, a beak, talons, and hollow bones. Despite these features, he lacks the ability to fly but is capable of limited gliding. His talons can be used as weapons, and he possesses enhanced night vision. While not among the most physically powerful mutants, he is noted for his strong interpersonal skills.<ref name="BB3">{{Cite web |author=Wyatt |first=Cat |date=January 6, 2025 |title=The 10 X-Men With the Worst Powers, Ranked from Strongest to Weakest |url=https://www.cbr.com/x-men-worst-powers-ranked-strongest-to-weakest/ |access-date=April 19, 2025 |website=CBR}}</ref>

=== Reception === * In 2014, Entertainment Weekly ranked Beak 54th in their "Let's rank every X-Man ever" list.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/article/2014/05/21/x-men-best-worst/ |title=Let's rank every X-Man ever |author=Franich, Darren |date=January 9, 2022 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=April 19, 2025}}</ref> * In 2024, CBR ranked Beak 3rd in "12 Weakest X-Men Members" list.<ref name="BB2"/> * In 2025, CBR ranked Beak 4th in The 10 "X-Men With the Worst Powers" list (strongest to weakest).<ref name="BB3"/>

== Ahura Boltagon == '''Ahura''' is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He appeared in ''Marvel Graphic Novel'' #39, created by Ann Nocenti and Bret Blevins.<ref>''Marvel Graphic Novel'' #39</ref>

He is usually depicted as a member of the Inhumans species. Ahura was created by Ann Nocenti and Bret Blevins and first appeared in ''Marvel Graphic Novel: The Inhumans'' (1988). Ahura was created to be the son of Black Bolt and Medusa. After disappearing from publications for many years, ''Silent War'' reveals he was banished to a prison since he shared his uncle Maximus's mental instability, and all mention of him was forbidden. As a result of Maximus manipulating a war between the United States of America and the Inhumans, Ahura is freed. Maximus states Ahura had nothing wrong with him. The apparent madness was a telepathic illness Maximus had inflicted on him.<ref>''Silent War'' 1–5</ref> During the Skrull infiltration, Ahura was abducted by the Skrulls to be used as emotional leverage against his father, Black Bolt. Ahura and Black Bolt were soon freed by their fellow Inhumans.<ref>''Secret Invasion: Inhumans'' 1–4</ref> On the Inhumans's return to Earth, Medusa allowed him to join the Future Foundation, but then Black Bolt allowed Ahura to be taken into the past by Kang the Conqueror.<ref>''Uncanny Inhumans'' #2</ref> Black Bolt returns him<ref>''Uncanny Inhumans'' #0</ref> and he becomes the new CEO of Ennilux Corporation.<ref>''Uncanny Inhumans'' #7</ref> Ahura took a fleet of Ennilux zeppelins to help the Inhumans in their clash with the X-Men, and provided them with a device to destroy the Terrigen Mist cloud.<ref>''IVX'' #6</ref> In an alternate timeline, Ahura becomes the new '''Kang'''.<ref>''Uncanny Inhumans'' #3–4</ref>

=== Powers and abilities === Ahura has some abilities similar to his father's such as quasi-sonic scream, energy beam, force field generation, and flight. He also possesses psionic powers, enhanced intelligence and memory, power absorption, and soul splitting.

== Bomblast == {{Main|The Jury (comics)}}

== Bombshell == '''Bombshell''' is the name of two characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

=== Wendy Conrad === '''Wendy Conrad''' was born in Scarsdale, New York. She used her juggling talents and explosives expertise to become the supervillain Bombshell. Bombshell, along with juggler Oddball, was hired by Crossfire to eliminate Hawkeye and Mockingbird. The two juggling supervillains were able to subdue the two heroes and deliver them to Crossfire. However, Hawkeye later managed to escape and defeat all three villains.<ref>''Hawkeye'' #3-4</ref>

Bombshell and Oddball, together with Knickknack, Ringleader, and Tenpin, formed the juggling-themed supervillain group Death-Throws. The group are hired by Crossfire to help him escape from prison. When Crossfire was unable to pay them, the Death-Throws held the villain hostage. They were defeated by Hawkeye, Mockingbird and Captain America.<ref>''Captain America'' #317</ref>

Bombshell underwent a genetic experiment to gain superpowers. She gained the ability to fire explosive energy blasts from her hands. Bombshell then joined an all female team of supervillains called the Femizons. The female team, led by Superia, sought to sterilize all men so women would rule the world. The team was defeated by Captain America. Bombshell's experimental new powers soon faded.<ref>''Captain America'' #389-392</ref>

=== Lori and Lana Baumgartner === Mother/daughter criminal duo '''Lori''' and '''Lana Baumgartner''', who originally existed in the Ultimate Marvel Universe, worked together as the Bombshells In their first appearance, the foul-mouthed Bombshells. They attempt to rob a bank vault but are foiled by the original Spider-Man (Peter Parker).<ref>''Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man'' #2</ref> Later, they attempt to rob an armored truck until the Human Torch and Spider-Woman arrive on the scene and defeat them.<ref>''Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man'' #9</ref>

The Baumgartners were originally believed to be mutants whose powers activated when close to one another. It is later revealed that Lori's powers are the result of experiments carried out by the Roxxon Corporation on Phillip Roxxon's orders while Lana was in-utero. Lori's pregnancy was not noticed until after the experiments and the discovery prompted Lori to forcibly terminate her contract as a test subject utilizing her powers.<ref>''Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man'' #26</ref> Lana, having been released on juvenile parole, later teams up with Spider-Woman, Cloak and Dagger and the new Spider-Man (Miles Morales) as an amateur superhero team to take down Donald Roxxon.<ref>''Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man'' #28</ref>

After Donald Roxxon is arrested, Lana has a moment of clarity and realizes that she is supposed to be a superhero. It is also revealed that Lana was forced into crime by her mother.<ref>''Cataclysm: Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man'' #1</ref>

As a consequence of the reality-ending phenomena Secret Wars, Lana's entire universe came to an end, but one of the few survivors of the universe was Miles. After Miles helped the Molecule Man, who was keeping a composite world called Battleworld together,<ref>''Ultimate End'' #5</ref> Miles was repaid by bringing his family and friends into Earth-616, in such a way it was as if they had always lived their entire life there; Lana and her mother were among the people brought to Earth-616.<ref>''Spider-Man'' (vol. 2) #3 (2016)</ref> Since then, she has acted as both a super-hero and super-villain at different times.<ref>''Spider-Man'' (vol. 2) #234</ref>

=== Bombshell in other media === * The Wendy Conrad incarnation of Bombshell appears in ''Hawkeye'' (2021), portrayed by Adetinpo Thomas.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Baska |first=Maggie |date=December 10, 2021 |title=Hawkeye quietly introduces new queer character into Marvel Cinematic Universe |url=https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/12/10/hawkeye-marvel-wendy-conrad-bombshell-lgbt/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211210123434/https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/12/10/hawkeye-marvel-wendy-conrad-bombshell-lgbt/ |archive-date=December 10, 2021 |access-date=December 23, 2021 |website=PinkNews}}</ref> This version is a LARPer nicknamed "Bombshell" by her wife. She is later recruited by Kate Bishop to assist her and Clint Barton in their fight against the Tracksuit Mafia. * The Lana Baumgartner incarnation of Bombshell appears as a playable character in ''Spider-Man Unlimited''.{{citation needed|date=January 2022}}

== Bonebreaker == {{Main|Bonebreaker}}

== Alexander Bont == {{Main|Alexander Bont}}

== B.O. == '''B.O.''' is an alien who arrived on Earth-8311 and was discovered initially by Orson Whales, who sent him to the Daily Beagle.

== Boom-Boom == {{Main|Tabitha Smith}}

== Boomerang == '''Boomerang''' ('''Fred Myers''') was born in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia, and was raised in the United States. As a young boy he developed a love for baseball, and spent years training and perfecting his pitching arm. By the time he was a young adult, Fred had realized his dream of pitching for a major league team. However, he foolishly began accepting bribes and was drummed out of the major leagues after being discovered. Shortly thereafter, Myers was contacted by the Secret Empire, an international criminal organization that saw the potential of his skills. Myers agreed and was given a new costume and an arsenal of deadly boomerangs, from which he derived his new code name. He battled the Hulk after taking Betty Ross hostage to get plans, but the Hulk rescued Betty. Boomerang fell off a cliff, seemingly to his death.<ref>''Tales to Astonish'' #81</ref>

After the Secret Empire collapsed, Boomerang returned to Australia and laid low for a few years, perfecting his deadly aim and making modifications to his weapons. Once he was ready, he returned to America and began operating as a freelance assassin.<ref>''Iron Fist'' #13</ref> Throughout his publication history, Boomerang has been a member of the Sinister Syndicate,<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Brevoort |first1=Tom |title=Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History |last2=DeFalco |first2=Tom |last3=Manning |first3=Matthew K. |last4=Sanderson |first4=Peter |last5=Wiacek |first5=Win |date=2017 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1465455505 |page=117}}</ref> the Masters of Evil,<ref name="ReferenceB" /> the Sinister Twelve,<ref>''Marvel Knights Spider-Man'' #10-11</ref> the Heavy Hitters,<ref>''Avengers: The Initiative'' #28</ref> the Assassins Guild,<ref>''X-Force: Sex and Violence'' #2-3</ref> the Thunderbolts,<ref>''Thunderbolts'' #156</ref> and the Sinister Six.<ref name="comic">''The Superior Spider-Man'' #1</ref>

=== Boomerang in other media === * Boomerang appears in ''The Marvel Super Heroes'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Motes |first=Jax |date=February 8, 2020 |title=Super Saturday: 'The Marvel Super Heroes' (1966) - The FIRST Marvel Cartoon Ever! |url=https://sciencefiction.com/2020/02/08/super-saturday-the-marvel-super-heroes-1966-the-first-marvel-cartoon-ever/ |access-date=October 12, 2023 |website=ScienceFiction.com |language=en-US}}</ref> voiced by Ed McNamara.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Boomerang Voices (Spider-Man) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Marvel-Universe/Boomerang/ |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=Behind The Voice Actors |postscript=. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources.}}</ref> * Boomerang appears in ''The Avengers: United They Stand'', voiced by Rob Cowan.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Allan |first=Scoot |date=August 7, 2020 |title=10 Things That Make No Sense About Avengers: United They Stand |url=https://www.cbr.com/avengers-united-they-stand-makes-no-sense/ |access-date=October 12, 2023 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2" /> This version is a member of Helmut Zemo's Masters of Evil. * Boomerang appears in ''Ultimate Spider-Man'', voiced by Rob Paulsen.<ref name=":2" /> * An alternate universe-displaced incarnation of Boomerang appears in ''Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse''.{{citation needed|date=October 2023}} Additionally, a female variant known as Cavewoman Boomerang was intended to appear, but did not make the cut.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tyler |first=Adrienne |date=July 12, 2023 |title=16 Spider-Man Villains Cut From Across The Spider-Verse Revealed |url=https://screenrant.com/spiderman-across-spiderverse-villains-cut-revealed/ |access-date=October 13, 2023 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Felt |first=Klein |date=July 9, 2023 |title=Spider-Verse 2 Removed These 16 Major Villains at the Last Minute (Photos) |url=https://thedirect.com/article/spider-verse-2-villains-photos |access-date=October 13, 2023 |website=The Direct |language=en}}</ref> * Boomerang will appear in ''Spider-Man: Brand New Day'' (2026).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rangel |first=Felipe |date=March 18, 2026 |title=Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Trailer Officially Unveils Scorpion & 3 Other Villains' Designs For The MCU Movie |url=https://screenrant.com/spiderman-brand-new-day-villains-mcu-reveal/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260318121540/https://screenrant.com/spiderman-brand-new-day-villains-mcu-reveal/ |archive-date=March 18, 2026 |access-date=March 18, 2026 |website=Screen Rant}}</ref> * Boomerang appears as the first boss of ''The Uncanny X-Men''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Carl |date=January 22, 2021 |title=10 Strangest Characters To Appear In Marvel Video Games, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-video-games-strangest-characters/ |access-date=October 12, 2023 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}</ref> This version is a mutant with near-perfect throwing accuracy. * Boomerang appears as a boss in ''The Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America in Dr. Doom's Revenge!''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Littlechild |first=Chris |date=September 25, 2018 |title=The 20 Worst Spider-Man Games Of All Time (And The 10 Best) |url=https://www.thegamer.com/spider-man-video-games-best-all-time-ever/ |access-date=October 12, 2023 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America in Dr. Doom's Revenge! Trivia |url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/301/the-amazing-spider-man-and-captain-america-in-dr-dooms-revenge/trivia/ |access-date=October 12, 2023 |website=MobyGames |language=en}}</ref> * The Ultimate Marvel incarnation of Boomerang appears as a boss in ''Ultimate Spider-Man''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 6, 2013 |title=Walkthrough |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/10/11/ultimate-spider-man-walkthrough-657657 |access-date=October 12, 2023 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref> * Boomerang appears in ''Marvel Trading Card Game''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 6, 2013 |title=Hero and Villain Pack Card List |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/10/10/marvel-trading-card-game-hero-and-villain-pack-card-list-826394 |access-date=October 12, 2023 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref> * A Marvel Noir-inspired incarnation of Boomerang appears as a boss in the Nintendo DS version of ''Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions'', voiced by Jim Cummings.<ref name=":2" /> * Boomerang appears as a boss and as an unlockable playable character in ''Marvel: Avengers Alliance''.{{citation needed|date=March 2016}} * Boomerang appears in ''Marvel: Avengers Alliance 2''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Boomerang | Marvel: Avengers Alliance 2 |url=https://marvelavengersalliance2.com/aa2_characters/boomerang/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160419073425/https://marvelavengersalliance2.com/aa2_characters/boomerang/ |archive-date=April 19, 2016 |access-date=April 5, 2016 |website=Marvel: Avengers Alliance 2}}</ref> * In 2014, Hasbro released a Boomerang action figure as part of the Marvel Legends action figure line.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 February 2014 |title=Hasbro - Marvel Legends Spider-Man Infinite Series Boomerang |url=https://thefwoosh.com/2014/02/hasbro-marvel-legends-spider-man-infinite-series-boomerang/ |access-date=October 12, 2023 |website=The Fwoosh |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kuhrt |first=D. |date=February 10, 2014 |title=Spider-Man Marvel Legends Boomerang Review (2014 Variant) |url=http://marveltoynews.com/spider-man-marvel-legends-boomerang-review-2014-variant/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=Marvel Toy News |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Boomslang == '''Boomslang''' is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Boomslang infiltrated the Serpent Society along with Coachwhip and Rock Python after Viper's invasion, and stayed with the group for a short time. He is an excellent hand-to-hand combat fighter, and uses snake-shaped sickles called "serpent-rangs" as his weapon of choice. He was notoriously incompetent among the other members of the Serpent Society, and many super heroes couldn't take him seriously.<ref>''Captain America'' #341-342</ref>

He, along with Cobra and Copperhead, were sent by Viper to poison the water supply, turning civilians into snake creatures. They were eventually found out by Diamondback and Captain America, and Boomslang was quickly taken care of by Captain America's shield.<ref>''Captain America'' #343-344</ref> During the battle against the X-Men, he went up against Wolverine, who defeated him quite easily.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men Annual'' #13</ref> He was later sent by the group to watch over Diamondback, but when Captain America discovered his presence, Boomslang ran and was eventually gunned down by a group of teenage thugs. Captain America immediately rushed Boomslang to the hospital.<ref>''Captain America'' #372</ref> During the AIM Weapons Expo, Boomslang was seen among the several villains attending the fighting tournament between many super heroes and villains.<ref>''Captain America'' #411-413</ref>

== Bor == {{Comics character list header |name = Bor |Marvelwiki = Bor |CBDBid = 19440 |GCDid = }} '''Bor Burison''' is an Asgardian in the Marvel Universe. The character, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and named for Borr from Norse mythology, first appeared in ''Journey into Mystery'' #97 (October 1963).

Bor, son of Buri, became the ruler of Asgard where under his rule he created the universe. He eventually married the giantess Bestla and had four sons with her named Cul, Vili, Ve and Odin. Out of all of his sons, Bor paid special attention to Odin, whom he groomed to become the next king. However, Bor was angered by Odin's decision to create humans, which he was unable to reverse. Nevertheless, Bor strongly sided with Odin and the two went into battle against the Frost Giants. Bor went up against one giant, who was actually a time traveling Loki in disguise, and battled him, but was killed.<ref>''Thor'' (vol. 3) #7</ref>

Loki would impersonate Bor's ghost to get Odin to defeat Laufey and adopt the boy that would become Loki.

During the "Dark Reign" storyline, Loki resurrected Bor in modern day, but affected his mind making him think that monsters were everywhere. He encountered his grandson Thor and the two fought in a destructive battle that involved the Dark Avengers. Bor was killed by Thor, who only found out about his identity afterwards by Loki and Balder.<ref>''Thor'' #600</ref>

Hela later brings Bor back to life to lift Mjölnir. When he was unable to, Hela reduces him to dust. She then uses him to battle Thor once again.<ref>''Avengers Prime'' #4–5</ref>

Bor once again returns to halt the wedding between Asgardian Sigurd and Valkyrie Dísir, causing much ire with the two as well as Danielle Moonstar, Hela, and Loki.<ref>''New Mutants'' (vol. 3) #43</ref>

=== Bor in other media === Bor appears in ''Thor: The Dark World'', portrayed by Tony Curran.

== Bova == {{Main|Bova (comics)}}

== Melissa Bowen == {{Comics character list header |name = Melissa Bowen |Marvelwiki = |CBDBid = 82382 |GCDid = Melissa+Bowen }} '''Melissa Bowen''' is the mother of Tandy Bowen (the superhero known as Dagger) in Marvel Comics. The character, created by Bill Mantlo and Rick Leonardi, first appeared in ''Cloak and Dagger'' #4 (January 1984). The character, a wealthy socialite, was depicted as being very emotionally distant from Tandy.<ref>''Cloak and Dagger'' #4</ref> When Tandy runs away, Melissa is irritated at her daughter due to the cost of hiring people to search for her.<ref>''Strange Tales'' (vol. 2) #12</ref>

=== Melissa Bowen in other media === Melissa Bowen appears in ''Cloak & Dagger'', portrayed by Andrea Roth.<ref name="AdditionalCast">{{Cite web |last=Dinh |first=Christine |date=February 14, 2017 |title=Additional Cast for Highly Anticipated Series 'Marvel's Cloak & Dagger' Announced |url=https://news.marvel.com/tv/59699/additional-cast-for-highly-anticipated-series-marvels-cloak-dagger/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215200149/https://news.marvel.com/tv/59699/additional-cast-for-highly-anticipated-series-marvels-cloak-dagger/ |archive-date=February 15, 2017 |access-date=February 14, 2017 |publisher=Marvel.com}}</ref> This version is an alcoholic and drug pusher and has been working low-paying jobs that she is repeatedly fired from.

== Box == {{Main|Box (comics)}}

== Boy-Spider == {{expand section|date=March 2025}} '''Boy-Spider''' is a clone of Spider-Boy who was created by Madame Monstrosity from the DNA sample of Bailey Briggs. Initially resembling a humanoid spider, Boy-Spider later gains the ability to assume a humanoid form and is adopted by Bailey's mother Tabitha.<ref>''Spider-Boy'' #4</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lapin-Bertone |first=Joshua |date=February 21, 2024 |title=Marvel reveals that Spider-Boy's origin is a lot more tragic (AND HORRIFYING) than we originally thought. |url=https://www.thepopverse.com/marvel-spider-boy-origin-backstory-update |access-date=February 15, 2025 |website=Popverse |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=February 16, 2024 |title=Marvel Preview: Spider-Boy #4 |url=https://aiptcomics.com/2024/02/16/marvel-preview-spider-boy-4/ |access-date=February 14, 2025 |website=AIPT Comics |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Terror |first=Jude |date=February 19, 2024 |title=Spider-Boy #4 Preview: Miles Untangles a Web of Lies |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/spider-boy-4-preview-miles-untangles-a-web-of-lies/ |access-date=February 14, 2025 |website=Bleeding Cool |language=en}}</ref>

When Bailey discovers Boy-Spider posing as him, they fight until Tabitha interrupts and has a word with them. When Tabitha calls Mr. Cricket about Boy-Spider, he tells her that Boy-Spider running away is the least of his problems and that the Humanimals need help to sell the Stillwell Farm's produce since they are seen as monsters. After helping Spider-Boy fight off the Bada Bros, who attacked the F.E.A.S.T. Center on Killionaire's orders, Boy-Spider helps the Humanimals sell produce, allowing Tabitha to divide time between the Stillwell Farm and East Village.<ref>''Spider-Boy'' (vol. 2) #16 (April 2025)</ref><ref>''Spider-Boy'' (vol. 2) #17 (April 2025)</ref>

== Jamie Braddock == {{Main|Jamie Braddock}}

== Chris Bradley == {{Infobox comics character  |character_name = Chris Bradley {{small|Bolt}} |real_name = Christopher Bradley |species=Human mutant |publisher = Marvel Comics |debut = ''X-Men Unlimited'' #8 (Oct. 1995) |creators = Howard Mackie (writer), Tom Grummett, Dan Lawlis (co-artists) |alliances = New Warriors Underground Gene Nation New Mutants |aliases = Bolt, Maverick |powers = Able to generate and control electricity (electrokinesis) |cat=super |subcat=Marvel Comics |hero=y |sortkey=Bradley, Chris }} '''Christopher Bradley''', formerly known as '''Bolt''' and '''Maverick''', is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, in particular those featuring the X-Men. He is a young mutant who first appeared in ''X-Men Unlimited'' #8.{{citation needed|date=July 2022}}

Chris Bradley was first introduced as a young boy who began suffering from increasingly painful headaches. The headaches resulted from his electrical mutant powers, which manifested and grew out of control in the middle of a class at school, leaving him unconscious. He was rescued by Jean Grey and Gambit, who had been sent by Professor Xavier to keep an eye on him and approach him should his powers reveal themselves. After taking him home, the X-Men offered him training at the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning. At first Chris was reluctant, but after being shunned by his best friend, agreed to join the school.

Chris spent several weeks at the school, quickly developing close friendships with the X-Men, particularly Iceman, whose own youthful personality seemed to connect well with Chris'. However, when Beast ran a medical test on Chris, it was revealed that he was infected with the Legacy Virus, which would eventually kill him. Chris was afraid of what his future would hold, but Iceman and the other X-Men offered him aid should he ever need it.<ref>''X-Men Unlimited'' #8</ref>

When Maverick disappears and was believed dead, Chris takes the Maverick alias for himself and joins the Underground, a group founded by Cable to battle Weapon X and expose its existence. Following the group's defeat, Chris remains in the Underground, though it was taken over by Marrow and remade into a new incarnation of the extremist mutant supremacist group Gene Nation. Chris did not leave as he wanted to undermine Gene Nation from within and prevent its terrorist attacks, though he is ultimately killed by his former mentor himself, now bearing the codename "Agent Zero", who did not find out Chris had been Maverick until after he has died.<ref>''Weapon X'' vol. 2 #20-21</ref>

=== Chris Bradley in other media === Chris Bradley appears in ''X-Men Origins: Wolverine'', portrayed by Dominic Monaghan.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 July 2022 |title=X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE Star Dominic Monaghan Reflects on Playing Bolt and Making the Movie (Exclusive) |url=https://comicbookmovie.com/x_men/wolverine/x_men-origins-wolverine/x-men-origins-wolverine-star-dominic-monaghan-reflects-on-playing-bolt-and-making-the-movie-exclusive-a194806}}</ref> This version is an English mutant and a member of and pilot for Major William Stryker's Team X with the ability to remotely control and power electricity-powered objects as well as telepathically send and receive radio transmissions. Six years after Team X disbands, Bradley finds work with a circus in Springfield, Ohio, but is later murdered by Victor Creed for use in Stryker's experiments.

== Isaiah Bradley == {{Main|Isaiah Bradley}}

== Brain Drain == {{Main|Brain Drain (character)}}

== Brainchild == {{Main|Brainchild (comics)}}

== Abigail Brand == {{Main|Abigail Brand}}

== Ellen Brandt == {{Comics character list header |name = Ellen Brandt |Marvelwiki = |CBDBid = 16056 |GCDid = Ellen+Brandt }} '''Ellen Brandt''' is a supporting character in Marvel Comics. The character, created by Roy Thomas, Gerry Conway and Gray Morrow, first appeared in ''Savage Tales'' #1 (May 1971). She is the love interest of the Man-Thing.

Brandt grew up in a loveless, emotionless household which she had hoped to escape.<ref>''Man-Thing'' (vol. 3) #2</ref> She later meets Ted Sallis and the two ran away together so they could elope. The two visited a fortune teller for fun who informed them that tragedy would soon befall them.<ref>''Giant-Size Man-Thing'' #5</ref> Sallis soon began working for S.H.I.E.L.D. and became lost in work, causing her to see Sallis as cold as her father. Brandt then joined A.I.M. and plotted against her husband. When she revealed her true colors, she chased Sallis into a swamp where the latter used an untested recreation of the Super-Soldier Formula, crashed his car into the swamp, and turned into the Man-Thing. Brandt was frightened of her husband's new appearance and abilities, which burned off half of her face.<ref>''Savage Tales'' #1</ref><ref>''Man-Thing'' (vol. 5) #1</ref>

=== Ellen Brandt in other media === * Ellen Brandt appears in ''Iron Man 3'', portrayed by Stéphanie Szostak.<ref name="BrandtIM3">{{Cite news |title=Iron Man 3 Notes |url=http://i.annihil.us/u/prod/avengersmovie/ironman3/fullsite1/pdf/Iron_Man_3_Notes.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130418092520/http://i.annihil.us/u/prod/avengersmovie/ironman3/fullsite1/pdf/Iron_Man_3_Notes.pdf |archive-date=April 18, 2013 |access-date=March 18, 2013 |publisher=Marvel.com}}</ref> This version is a war veteran who lost her arm in battle before A.I.M. founder Aldrich Killian injects her with the Extremis virus, which grants enhanced regenerative capabilities. She works with Eric Savin to attack Tony Stark before being killed by him. * The ''Iron Man 3'' iteration of Ellen Brandt appears as a playable character in ''Lego Marvel's Avengers''.{{citation needed|date=July 2021}}

== Betty Brant == {{Main|Betty Brant}}

== Bride of Nine Spiders == {{Comics character list header |name = Bride of Nine Spiders |Marvelwiki = |CBDBid = 14481 |GCDid = Bride+of+Nine+Spiders }} '''Bride of Nine Spiders''' is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction and David Aja, first appeared in ''The Immortal Iron Fist'' #8 (October 2007).

Bride of Nine Spiders is a Nepalese member of the Immortal Weapons who possesses pale skin and cold blood. She participates in the Seven Capital Cities of Heaven, where she was forced to face off against other participants.<ref>''The Immortal Iron Fist'' #10</ref> When the life of Iron Fist is threatened by Zhou Cheng, Bride of Nine Spiders stands with Iron Fist along with the other Immortal Weapons.<ref>''The Immortal Iron Fist'' #19</ref>

Much like Iron Fist, most of her abilities stem from her chi. She can control swarms of spiders and hosts many of them inside her body.<ref>''The Immortal Weapons'' #3</ref> She is a master of martial arts and wears a spiked collar that she can use as a weapon.

===Bride of Nine Spiders in other media=== Bride of Nine Spiders appears in ''Iron Fist'', portrayed by Jane Kim. This version is a Korean arachnologist and associate of Madame Gao whose real name is '''Alessa'''.

== G. W. Bridge == {{Main|G. W. Bridge}}

== Jeremy Briggs == {{expand section|date=December 2025}} '''Jeremy Briggs''' is a young boy with matter manipulation abilities who started out among the young superhumans captured by Norman Osborn during his time running H.A.M.M.E.R. and the Initiative.<ref>''Avengers Academy'' #14.1</ref>

== Brimstone Love == {{Main|Brimstone Love}}

== Britannia == '''Britannia''' is a member of the new UK Marvel superhero team The Union. It has been released that Britannia is the leader of The Union; however, Britannia's powers have not yet been released to the public.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pulfer |first=Richard |date=February 14, 2020 |title=The Union: Meet The Roster Of Marvel's New UK Super Team |url=https://www.screenrant.com/marvel-union-uk-british-heroes-team/ |website=Screen Rant}}</ref>

== Carl Brock == {{Comics character list header |debut = ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #375 |debutmo = March |debutyr = 1993 |debut? = |creators = David Michelinie, Mark Bagley |species = Human |teams =  |abilities = |alias =  |name = Carl Brock |CBDBid = 35097 |GCDid = Carl+Brock }} '''Carl Brock''' is a character in Marvel Comics. He was created by David Michelinie and Mark Bagley, and first appeared in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #375 (March 1993). He is Eddie Brock's father.

Carl was a businessman who lacked any form of emotion, until he met his love Jamie. They soon married and decided to have a family, but Jamie died when giving birth to their son Eddie. Carl would be cold and unloving towards Eddie, generally ignoring and only giving half-hearted compliments to his son. Eddie tried everything to gain his father's affection but it was never enough. Things only became worse after the teenaged Eddie got drunk and accidentally ran over a neighbor's young son while driving with friends to which Carl went near bankrupt when he used most of his money to cover the incident, causing his resentment towards his son to increase.<ref>''Venom'' (vol. 4) #10</ref> Carl ultimately disowned Eddie after journalist was fired due to the Sin-Eater hoax.<ref>''Venom: Dark Origin'' #1–2</ref> His son bonded with the Venom symbiote and turned into an anti-hero which was not enough to impress Carl as Peter Parker / Spider-Man tried to question Carl about Eddie but Carl refused to give any information.<ref>''Venom Lethal Protector'' #3</ref>

Anne Weying had gotten mysteriously pregnant with Eddie's child, leaving their son Dylan Brock with Carl who raised the boy as his own. Despite providing Dylan with a degree of love, Carl was abusive and even injured his grandson.<ref name="ReferenceA">''Venom'' (vol. 4) #10–12</ref> When Eddie returned to his father, Carl did not attempt to help his son and ordered Dylan to go inside home as the Maker's agents recaptured Eddie.<ref>''Venom'' (vol. 4) #7</ref> Eddie came back and again tried to seek amends with his father, but Carl angrily told Eddie to leave as he did not consider Eddie as his son.<ref>''Venom'' (vol. 4) #8–9</ref> Dylan thought that Eddie was an older brother and went to Eddie to know but Dylan sent Eddie to the hospital; however, Carl arrived and forced Dylan to get in the car. When Dylan tried to argue and saw Eddie as a great person, Carl was about to lash out, but Venom's humanoid form confronted Carl inside their minds and Venom left Carl in the desert all alone.<ref name="ReferenceA" />

During the "Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral" storyline, Carl Brock is murdered by Torment.<ref name="Venom #255">''Venom'' (vol. 6) #255</ref>

=== Carl Brock in other media === Edward Brock Sr. appears in ''Ultimate Spider-Man'', voiced by Terrence Stone. This version tested the Venom suit personally while on the plane that he lost control of, which led to his and Richard Parker's deaths.

== Dylan Brock == {{Comics character list header |debut = ''Venom'' (Vol. 4) #7 |debutmo = October |debutyr = 2018 |debut? = |creators = Donny Cates, Ryan Stegman |species = Human/Symbiote Hybrid |teams =  |abilities = |alias =  |name = Dylan Brock |CBDBid =  |GCDid = Dylan+Brock }}

'''Dylan Brock''' is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman, and first appears in ''Venom'' (Vol. 4) #7. Dylan is the son of Anne Weying, the Venom symbiote, and Eddie Brock.<ref>''Absolute Carnage'' #2</ref><ref>''Venom'' (Vol. 4) #11</ref> Left with Eddie's abusive father Carl Brock as an infant,<ref>''Venom'' (Vol. 4) #12</ref> Dylan was raised to believe he was Carl's son and Eddie's younger half-brother.<ref>''Venom'' (Vol. 4) #9</ref> After a falling out with the Venom symbiote over it manipulating his memories, Eddie took Dylan with him to protect him from Carl's abuse while keeping their relationship a secret.<ref>''Venom'' (Vol. 4) #12</ref>

However, during ''Absolute Carnage'' it was revealed that Dylan possessed powers similar to Knull's,<ref>''Venom'' (Vol. 4) #19</ref> and was not Eddie's biological son but a human-symbiote hybrid created by Anne Weying's symbiote codex impregnating her.<ref>''Absolute Carnage'' #2</ref> Dylan attempted to conceal these powers from Eddie, befriending Normie Osborn while he and Eddie were staying with Liz Allan and Harry Osborn, but was forced to use his abilities to save Eddie and the Venom symbiote from being corrupted by Carnage.<ref>''Venom'' (Vol. 4) #21-24</ref> After being attacked by Virus, Dylan and Venom were stranded on Earth-1051, an alternate universe where Eddie Brock had committed suicide, Anne Weying became Venom and later Agent Venom, and Dylan Brock had been corrupted by Knull and become the tyrannical Codex—conquering the Earth and enslaving almost all of its inhabitants with symbiotes. Rescued by Anne's team of rebels, Dylan helped Eddie and Anne sever Codex's connection to Knull and spent a year recuperating on Earth-1051.<ref>''Venom'' (Vol. 4) #27-30</ref> Retuning to Earth-616 to find Knull's invasion imminent, Dylan was secured in the bunker Ezekiel Sims had built to hide Peter Parker and Cindy Moon.<ref>''King in Black'' #1</ref> After Knull killed Eddie, Dylan took to the battlefield using his powers to free heroes who had been taken over, attempting to help Thor fight Knull before being overpowered.<ref>''King in Black'' #3</ref> Knull revealed that the Symbiote Hive had created Dylan to destroy and replace him as the King in Black, but declared his intent to claim Dylan as his son and apostle.<ref>''King in Black'' #4</ref> Resurrected by the Enigma Force, Eddie killed Knull and stopped his essence from taking over Dylan's body, seemingly rendering Dylan a normal human.<ref>''King in Black'' #5</ref> After Dylan was fatally injured trying to stop a mugging, the Venom symbiote bonded to him to save his life and Dylan received Eddie's blessing to become his successor as Venom.<ref>''Venom'' (Vol. 4) #35</ref>

Several months later, Dylan was manipulated into witnessing Eddie die at the hands of a mysterious organization called the Absent Throne.<ref>''Venom'' (Vol. 4) #1</ref> Betrayed by an old colleague of Eddie's, Dylan was captured and torturously experimented on by Alchemax, Liz Allan wanting to study his human/symbiote hybrid biology.<ref>''Venom'' (Vol. 5) #3</ref> Rescued by the Venom symbiote, which was itself being hunted by the resurgent Life Foundation, Dylan learned that Eddie's codex had survived but was stranded in the far future;<ref>''Venom'' (Vol. 5) #4</ref> and went into hiding in Baywater, California.<ref>''Venom'' (Vol. 5) #6</ref> Attacked by Bedlam, an evil King in Black, Dylan was fatally wounded and horrified to see that Bedlam was a version of Eddie Brock.<ref>''Venom'' (Vol. 5) #7</ref> With help from the Venom symbiote, Dylan recovered from his injuries and regained his King in Black powers, gaining the ability to temporarily transform into a version of Codex and manifest a copy of All-Black the Necrosword.<ref>''Venom'' (Vol. 5) #12</ref> Swearing revenge, Dylan gave Normie Osborn a symbiote, turning him into the Red Goblin. As Codex, Dylan nearly slew Bedlam in what he believed was a rematch, but was interrupted by Ms. Marvel and thwarted by Madelyne Pryor--who had turned Eddie into Bedlam by tampering with his memories with help from Chasm.<ref>''Venom'' (Vol. 5) #15-16</ref> Recruiting the World War 2-era symbiote Flexo the Rubber Man,<ref>''Venom'' (Vol. 5) #22</ref> Toxin,<ref>''Venom'' (Vol. 5) #23</ref> and the newly symbiote-augmented Black Widow to his team,<ref>''Venom'' (Vol. 5) #26-28</ref> Dylan was attacked by Carnage, who killed him after revealing Eddie and the Venom symbiote's past as a murderous supervillain. Encountering the Eventuality, the ultimate form of Eddie Brock as the King in Black, Dylan was shown a vision of Eddie being corrupted by the power of the King in Black if he reunited with the Venom symbiote and resurrected due to his symbiote hybrid nature, but found the Venom symbiote had fled in shame.<ref>''Venom'' (Vol. 5) #31-32</ref><ref>''Venom War'' #1</ref>

During ''Blood Hunt'', Dylan was attacked by a priest who had once fallen victim to Venom and been turned into a vampire, but managed to kill him.<ref>''Venom'' (Vol. 5) #33-34</ref> Encountering a time-travelling future version of himself, during ''Venom War'' Dylan learned that Eddie had returned to the present and confronted him; Spider-Man—who had bonded to the Venom symbiote in the meantime—intervening to try to stop them from fighting.<ref>''Venom War'' #1</ref> When Eddie was fatally wounded by Flexo under the control of a vengeful Doctor Doom, both Dylan and Eddie re-bonded to the Venom symbiote to defeat a copy of Bedlam created by Eddie's time-travelling.<ref>''Venom War'' #3</ref> When Agent Anti-Venom arrived to warn them of a rampaging horde of undead symbiotes, Dylan reclaimed the Venom symbiote so that Eddie could bond to the Anti-Venom symbiote and stop them. However, Eddie was corrupted by Meridius—an evil alternate version of Eddie who'd masterminded the Absent Throne—and Carnage using the power of All-Blood the Necrospear, forcing Dylan to impale him with All-Black to sever him from the power of the King in Black.<ref>''Venom War'' #4</ref> Confronted by Meridius, Dylan was rescued by his time-travelling future self, who imbued Venom with a substance called Eganrac to empower it. Taking All-Blood, Dylan killed Meridius, but the Eganrac reacted to Carnage's presence in the spear and began self-destructing, poisoning Venom. Ejected, Dylan was unable to stop Alchemax forces from seemingly killing Venom.<ref>''Venom War'' #5</ref>

Taken in by Mary Jane Watson and Paul Rabin, some time later Dylan learned that the Venom symbiote had survived and bonded to a new host, becoming determined to track it down and reclaim it.<ref>''All-New Venom'' #1</ref>

=== Other versions === In ''Venom'' (Vol. 4)'s "Venom Beyond" arc, Earth-616's Eddie Brock and Dylan Brock are sent to Earth-1051, a universe whose version of Eddie committed suicide while Anne Weying became Venom. Anne eventually became mysteriously pregnant and gave birth to a son named Dylan. However, Dylan fell under the sway of the dark god Knull and was corrupted into his apostle, Codex. Under Knull's influence, Dylan conquered the Earth using a horde of cloned symbiotes but was ultimately defeated when his Earth-616 counterpart severed his connection to Knull.<ref>''Venom'' (Vol. 4) #29</ref> In ''Death of the Venomverse'', the Earth-1051 version of Dylan—erroneously drawn as a child—dons Mac Gargan's cast-off Virus armour to aid his Anne in fighting the Earth-616 incarnation of Carnage, who had attained godhood and was travelling the Multiverse killing versions of Venom. However, Dylan was fatally injured by Carnage, surviving just long enough to send the surviving Venoms back to their home dimensions.<ref>''Death of the Venomverse'' #1-5</ref>

In ''Carnage: Black, White & Blood'' #4, a version of Earth-1051's Dylan who had been taken over by the Carnage symbiote is introduced, seeking revenge on another version of Dylan. This Carnage-ized Codex almost succeeds in killing Dylan, but is defeated using his King in Black powers.

In ''Extreme Venomverse'' #3, a female cavewoman version of Dylan named Dilann is introduced. Exiled from her tribe due to being seen as cursed, she bonded to the Venom symbiote to become the Black Fang and was eventually recruited by Anne to help fight the Carnage of Earth-616. However, Dilann was ultimately killed.<ref>''Death of the Venomverse'' #5</ref>

== Eddie Brock == {{Main|Eddie Brock}}

== Broker == The '''Broker''' is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character–created by writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, and artist Jim Cheung–made his first appearance in ''Force Works'' #15 (July 1995).

=== Broker in other media === * The Broker appears in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' (2014) and ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'' (2023), portrayed by Christopher Fairbank. * The Broker, based on the MCU incarnation, appears in ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' (2015).

== Nicholas Bromwell == {{expand section|date=November 2023}} '''Nicholas Bromwell''' is a doctor and friend of Peter Parker and May Parker.<ref>''Amazing Spider-Man'' #9</ref>

=== Nicholas Bromwell in other media === Nicholas Bromwell appears in ''The Spectacular Spider-Man'', voiced by Dorian Harewood.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dr. Bromwell - ''The Spectacular Spider-Man'' (TV Show) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/The-Spectacular-Spider-Man/Dr-Bromwell/ |access-date=October 1, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} 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.</ref> This version is an African-American.

==Bronze== '''Bronze''' ('''Trista Marshall''') is a mutant character published by Marvel Comics. Bronze first appeared in ''Exceptional X-Men'' #1 (September, 2024) and was created by Eve Ewing and Carmen Carnero.

Bronze is a young mutant from America with an interest in fandom culture who can transform her skin into a bronze-colored metal which grants her superhuman strength and durability as well as retractable cables extending from her body.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Schlesinger |first1=Alex |title=Exceptional X-Men Officially Debuts Bronze - an Epic New Take on Colossus' Powers |url=https://screenrant.com/exceptional-x-men-officially-debuts-bronze-colossus-powers/ |website=Screenrant.com |date=2 July 2024 |publisher=Screen Rant |access-date=17 July 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703134148/https://screenrant.com/exceptional-x-men-officially-debuts-bronze-colossus-powers/ |archive-date=July 3, 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> She meets Kitty Pryde outside a concert when she is harassed and nearly shot by a bouncer. Bronze joins with Kitty and Emma Frost as their new mentee, alongside young mutants Axo and Melee.<ref>''Exceptional X-Men'' #1</ref>

== Broo == {{Comics character list header |debut = ''Astonishing X-Men'' (vol. 3) #40 |debutmo = |debutyr = 2004 |debut? = |creators = |species = Brood mutant |teams =  |abilities =  |alias =  |name = Broo |Marvelwiki = |Marveldb = |CBDBid = 58532 |GCDid = }} '''Broo''' is a character from Marvel Comics. He is a mutant from the Brood extraterrestrial race, but unlike his feral brethren he is intelligent and compassionate. Broo was born in the lab on a S.W.O.R.D. orbital research station called Pandora's Box.<ref>''Astonishing X-Men'' (vol. 3) #40 (September 2011)</ref> He joined the X-Men as a student in ''Wolverine & the X-Men'' #1.

He has been the object of bullying because of his odd behavior; however, he does not seem to understand teasing and even takes it as a compliment. He has developed a relationship with Idie Okonkwo (Oya),<ref>''Wolverine & the X-Men'' #2</ref> and was at the top in his class behind Quentin Quire.

After discovering a robot placed there by the Hellfire Club to manipulate Oya, Kade Kilgore and Maximilian Frankenstein tell Broo about their plans, but he is shot and left for dead before he can tell anyone else.<ref>''Wolverine & the X-Men'' #18</ref> Beast saves his life with assistance by Brand, Peter Parker, Reed Richards, and Tony Stark.<ref>''Wolverine & the X-Men'' #19</ref> Broo was treated and put into a coma, and once he awoke, he had reverted to his feral brood instincts and acted like that of an animal.<ref>''Wolverine & the X-Men'' #14</ref> He spent some time as an unwilling student in Kade Killgore's Hellfire Academy mutant school.<ref>''Wolverine & the X-Men'' #29</ref> Idie comes with him for supervision, and Quentin Quire comes to rescue them both.<ref>''Wolverine & the X-Men'' #30</ref>

Broo was often seen attacking fellow students and support staff at Killgore's school, random, brutal violence being fully supported and encouraged by the teachers.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=September 2014}} He was kidnapped by the genocidal alien Xanto Starblood, who was going to teach Broo the hard sciences and feed him unique beings.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=September 2014}} While on Xanto's ship, Broo bit a Bamf and was healed, restoring his self-aware, intelligent, and compassionate self, and the staff returned him to the school.<ref>''Wolverine & the X-Men'' #35</ref>

When Wolfsbane of the New Mutants comes into possession of a Brood King egg, Broo informs her of the object's significance, just as the Brood attack Krakoa ''en masse'' to retrieve it. Broo journeys into space along with the rest of the X-Men to lure the Brood away, and eventually ends up eating the egg's contents, making him a Brood King.<ref>''X-Men'' (vol. 5) #8–9</ref>

Broo is a Brood mutant because he can feel compassion and has high intelligence. Like the rest of the Brood, Broo has several powers, including enhanced strength, enhanced speed, enhanced agility, ability to breathe in space, and insect-like wings that allow him to fly. His increased intelligence has resulted in funding for his beloved school; Broo has developed a line of pastries that cause the consumer to lose weight.<ref>''Wolverine and the X-Men'' #20 (2012)</ref>

== Vanessa Brooks == '''Tara Vanessa Cross-Brooks''' is a character in Marvel Comics. Created by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan, the character first appeared in ''Tomb of Dracula'' #13 (July 1973). She is the mother of Eric Brooks / Blade. Brooks was an heiress seeking sanctuary with Madame Vanity of the Order of Tyrana. During childbirth, Deacon Frost (posing as a doctor) killed her by drinking all of her blood while turning the boy into a part-vampire.<ref>''Tomb of Dracula'' #13</ref><ref>''Blade'' (vol. 4) #1</ref><ref>''Blade'' (vol. 4) #6</ref> Brooks is later resurrected as a vampire by Dracula to use against Blade but is destroyed.<ref>''Marvel: Shadows and Light'' #1</ref>

=== Vanessa Brooks in other media === * A character inspired by Vanessa Brooks named '''Miriam the Vampire Queen''' appears in the ''Spider-Man: The Animated Series'' episode "The Vampire Queen", voiced by Nichelle Nichols.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vampire Queen / Miriam Voice - ''Spider-Man'' (1994) (TV Show) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Spider-Man-1994/Vampire-Queen-Miriam/ |access-date=August 11, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} 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.</ref> She is an ambitious vampire who incurs the wrath of Blade and Morbius. After draining people of plasma, she assembles the Neogenic Recombinator to turn everyone in New York into vampires. However, her plan is foiled by Blade, Morbius, Spider-Man, Black Cat, Terri Lee, and Abraham Whistler, though Miriam manages to escape. * Vanessa Brooks appears in ''Blade'' (1998), portrayed by Sanaa Lathan. * Vanessa Brooks makes a flashback appearance in ''Marvel Anime: Blade''.

== Brother Tode == {{Main|Brother Tode}}

== Brother Voodoo == {{Main|Brother Voodoo}}

== Brothers Grimm == The first appearance of the first '''Brothers Grimm''' came in ''Spider-Woman'' #3. These were a pair of identical, magically animated mannequins created by doll collector Nathan Dolly (also known as Mister Doll) and his wife Priscilla.<ref>{{cite book |last=Rovin |first=Jeff |title=The Encyclopedia of Super-Villains |date=1987 |publisher=Facts on File |isbn=0-8160-1356-X |location=New York |page=43 |authorlink=Jeff Rovin}}[https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofsu0000rovi_h5r9/page/42/mode/2up]</ref> During their initial appearances only one was ever seen at a time and the singular identity, Brother Grimm was used instead of their true plural name. After three return appearances in ''Spider-Woman'', they died in issue #12.

Although the characters were introduced while Marv Wolfman was writing ''Spider-Woman'', their origin and identities were not revealed until Mark Gruenwald's run on the series. Questioned as to whether he had told Gruenwald the characters' origin or Gruenwald had come up with it himself, Wolfman admitted that he could not even remember if the origin he had envisioned for the characters was the same as the one ultimately used by Gruenwald, except that "Brother Grimm" actually being two people was his intention from the beginning.<ref name="Back38">{{cite journal |last=Aushenker |first=Michael |date=February 2010 |title=Brother(s) Grimm |journal=Back Issue! |publisher=TwoMorrows Publishing |issue=#38 |pages=79–83 |authorlink=}}</ref> Though Wolfman could not remember how the Brothers Grimm were created, he has said he is confident that they were designed by penciler Carmine Infantino: "I usually gave the artist a concept of what I wanted and then let them have a field day with it. Carmine created brilliant designs in ''The Flash'', so I would certainly have bowed to his expertise."<ref name="Back38"/>

The second Brothers Grimm appeared in ''Iron Man'' #188. They later join the group Night Shift alongside other lesser-known villains.

== Bennington Brown == {{expand section|date=February 2026}}

'''Bennington Brown''' is a hypnotist who worked with the Circus of Crime and battled Kid Colt.

== Bruiser == {{Main|Molly Hayes}}

== Brutacus == {{Main|Salem's Seven#Members}}

== Brute == '''Brute''' is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

=== Reed Richards === {{Main|Brute (Reed Richards)}}

=== Morlock === {{expand section|date=January 2026}} Brute and Hump are brothers and members of the Morlocks. Created by Louise Simonson, Fabian Nicieza, and Rob Liefeld, they first appeared in ''New Mutants'' #91 (May 1990).

Brute and Hump are mutants who possess green skin and hair, and superhuman strength. They accompanied Masque in her plot to kill Sabretooth for his involvement in the "Mutant Massacre", but failed to kill him.<ref>''New Mutants'' #91 (May 1990)</ref> Brute and Hump had Feral in their clutches only for her to get away.<ref>''New Mutants'' #99 (January 1991)</ref> Brute is killed by Cable after threatening him causing Hump and Masque to take their leave.<ref>''New Mutants'' #100 (February 1991)</ref>

Brute was later revived offscreen and joined Hump and the Morlocks in Lowtown, Madripoor. They later fought the Reavers.<ref>''Marauders'' #19 (April 2021)</ref>

In ''Dark X-Men'' (vol. 2), Brute and Hump are among the Morlocks killed by an Orchis-controlled Archangel after the fall of Krakoa.<ref>''Dark X-Men'' (vol. 2) #2 (September 2023)</ref>

=== Personality construct === {{expand section|date=November 2023}} An unnamed female Brute is a personality construct with super-strength and a minion of Bagdal.<ref>''Big Hero 6'' #1</ref>

== Bucky == {{Main|Bucky (Marvel Comics)}}

== Bug == {{Main|Bug (Marvel Comics)}}

== Bulldozer == {{Main|Bulldozer (character)}}

== Bullet == '''Bullet''' ('''Buck Cashman''') is a character appearing in Marvel Comics. He first appeared in ''Daredevil'' #250 (January 1988), and was created by Ann Nocenti and John Romita Jr. A covert agent of the United States government, he wears a facemask while acting as a mercenary.

He participates in a scheme on the Kingpin's behalf. Bullet has the environmental protection organization "Save the Planet" bombed in a terrorist fashion then "arrested" the supposed saboteur who is released through legal maneuvering, and killed a man in toxic waste and framed the Save the Planet environmentalists. Matt Murdock / Daredevil confronted Bullet both times, and the two fought. Bullet realized that Daredevil was the man who fought him previously but does not know the costumed crimefighter's true identity. Bullet confessed to his crimes to the police but made a single phone call to which all charges against him are dropped and he is released. He is also the father of Lance Cashman who he supports despite his activities and usually leave at his place alone, and has Lance frequently lie to alibi his father.<ref>''Daredevil'' #250–251</ref>

Bullet joined criminals recruited by Typhoid Mary in an assault alongside Bushwacker, Ammo and the Wildboys that nearly killed Daredevil.<ref>''Daredevil'' #260</ref> Daredevil later decided to get revenge on Bullet, tracking Lance and helped against some bullies, earning Lance's trust. Lance managed to convince Daredevil to not fight his father, but Bullet misunderstood and believed Daredevil threatened Lance and the two fought before Lance stopped the fight. Bullet admitted actually liking Daredevil, attacking previously only because he had been hired to.<ref>''Daredevil'' #267</ref> Bullet is later hired for the Kingpin's interests to buy land that would rise in value with a highway's construction, intimidating constructor Mr. Zeng to not help Ben Urich to which Daredevil is asked to help and publicly fought Bullet who relinquished the fight. Bullet is also having contempt for Gloria, Lance's mother who rarely accepts responsibilities to stay with Lance.<ref>''Daredevil'' #291</ref>

After his citizenship revoked due to his mercenary actions at some point, Bullet works with Shotgun while hired by Agent Joy Jones of the F.B.I. to track down Bullseye, nearly being killed by a drug cartel yet surviving and being arrested by S.H.I.E.L.D. and managing the silently view Lance doing well.<ref>''Bullseye'' #2–5</ref> However, Bullet is tortured by Bullseye for information on Vendetta and Shotgun; his son Lance is also abducted and murdered by Bullseye despite Old Man Logan's efforts.<ref>''Old Man Logan'' (vol. 2) #44–45</ref>

Bullet survived and is imprisoned in the Myrmidon prison which he was broken out of by Daredevil to join the Fist alongside Speed Demon, Fancy Dan, Stilt-Man, Wrecker, Stegron, and Agony. It is also revealed that his son is secretly still alive and that he had put his son into hiding.<ref>''Daredevil'' (vol. 7) #5–6</ref>

Bullet is among the villains who are killed by Black Ant and Hank Pym and revived to join the Lethal Legion.<ref>''Avengers Inc.'' #4</ref>

===Bullet in other media=== Buck Cashman appears in ''Daredevil: Born Again'', portrayed by Arty Froushan.<ref name="101Copyright">{{Cite web |last=Dick |first=Jeremy |date=October 7, 2023 |title=Daredevil: Born Again Gets Frustrating Release Update |url=https://www.cbr.com/daredevil-born-again-frustrating-update/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008020618/https://www.cbr.com/daredevil-born-again-frustrating-update/ |archive-date=October 8, 2023 |access-date=October 7, 2023 |website=Comic Book Resources}}</ref> This version works for Mayor Wilson Fisk as his fixer and has a history with James Wesley.

== Bullseye == {{Main|Bullseye (Marvel Comics)}}

== Bulwark == {{Main|Bulwark (comics)}}

==Bumbler== The '''Bumbler''' is a bee-themed criminal who encounters Miles Morales several times throughout his career.<ref name="ReferenceC">''Miles Morales: Spider-Man'' #25</ref><ref name="ReferenceD">''Miles Morales: Spider-Man'' (vol. 2) #1</ref>

During the events of "Gang War", Bumbler gains control of Bedford–Stuyvesant within New York City's criminal underworld.<ref>''Amazing Spider-Man Gang War: First Strike'' #1</ref> Bumbler and his gang called the Buzz Boys, which includes another wannabe criminal named Vespa, engage in a destructive turf war with the Frost Pharaoh and his Ankh-Colytes. They are defeated by Spider-Man and the Daughters of the Dragon.<ref>''Miles Morales: Spider-Man'' (vol. 2) #13</ref>

The Bumbler possesses bee-themed gadgets and weapons, including armor equipped with flight wings and can produce electric shocks, "Honeybombs" that generate honey and high-tech firearms.<ref name="ReferenceC" /><ref name="ReferenceD" />

== Nathaniel Bumpo == {{Main|Nathaniel Bumpo}}

== Sonny Burch == {{Comics character list header |name = Sonny Burch |Marvelwiki = |CBDBid = |GCDid = Sonny+Burch }} '''Sonny Burch''' is a character in Marvel Comics. The character, created by writer John Jackson Miller and artist Jorge Lucas, first appeared in ''Iron Man'' (vol. 3) #73 (December 2003).

As chairman of Cross Technological Enterprises, he acquires Iron Man's technology patents to be sold to various companies to improve his own political position.<ref name="Iron Man Vol. 3 #73">''Iron Man'' (vol. 3) #73</ref><ref>''Iron Man'' (vol. 3) #74</ref> However, Burch had neither the knowledge nor care to fully understand that even Iron Man's outdated technology is too sophisticated for adapting; examples of Burch's incompetence include a submarine where Iron Man and Captain America save the military personnel,<ref name="Iron Man Vol. 3 #73" /> a missile defense system for the U.S. Government,<ref>''Iron Man'' (vol. 3) #75</ref> and Oscorp's imperfect battlesuits and military drones.<ref name="Iron Man Vol. 3 #73" /><ref>''Iron Man'' (vol. 3) #76</ref> Technological mistakes threaten a cargo plane carrying Iron Man's various armors (which were salvaged after blackmailing Carl Walker<ref>''Iron Man'' (vol. 3) #82</ref>) to crash into Washington, D.C., resulting in Burch taking a gun and committing suicide.<ref>''Iron Man'' (vol. 3) #77</ref> Iron Man saves the plane's personnel and guides it into a controlled crash-landing.<ref>''Iron Man'' (vol. 3) #78</ref>

=== Sonny Burch in other media === * Sonny Burch appears in media set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), portrayed by Walton Goggins. ** First appearing in ''Ant-Man and the Wasp'',<ref name="SDCCCast">{{Cite magazine |last=Breznican |first=Anthony |date=July 22, 2017 |title=Michelle Pfeiffer will play Janet Van Dyne in Ant-Man and The Wasp |url=http://ew.com/movies/2017/07/22/michelle-pfeiffer-ant-man-the-wasp/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170724082707/http://ew.com/movies/2017/07/22/michelle-pfeiffer-ant-man-the-wasp/ |archive-date=July 24, 2017 |access-date=July 22, 2017 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly}}</ref> this version is a black market dealer and restaurant owner. ** An American frontier-themed alternate timeline variant of Burch appears in the ''What If...?'' episode "What If... 1872?".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Amin |first=Arezou |date=December 27, 2024 |title='What If...?' Season 3 Episode 6 Recap: Hawkeye and the Ten Rings |url=https://collider.com/what-if-season-3-episode-6-recap/ |access-date=December 27, 2024 |website=Collider}}</ref> This version is a servant of the Hood who killed Kate Bishop's parents and possesses a hypnotic watch. ** Burch will appear in ''Armor Wars''.<ref name="GogginsAW">{{Cite web |last=Lovett |first=Jamie |date=September 11, 2022 |title=Amor Wars: Don Cheadle Reveals the Plot of Marvel's Disney+ Series (Exclusive) |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/amor-wars-plot-don-cheadle-marvel-disney-plus-series/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912005256/https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/amor-wars-plot-don-cheadle-marvel-disney-plus-series/ |archive-date=September 12, 2022 |access-date=September 11, 2022 |website=ComicBook.com}}</ref>

== Burglar == '''The Burglar''' is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, the character first appeared in ''Amazing Fantasy'' #15 (August 1962).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Iacobucci |first=Jordan |date=September 4, 2023 |title=First Spider-Man Villains to Win in Marvel Comics |url=https://www.cbr.com/spiderman-comics-first-villains-victory-chronological-order/ |access-date=October 23, 2023 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}</ref> The character was left unnamed in most of his appearances. He is the first criminal faced by Spider-Man. The Burglar is the killer of the hero's uncle and surrogate father figure Ben Parker.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Donahue |first=Casey |date=June 11, 2021 |title=Spider-Man's Uncle Ben Was Actually Killed Over Buried Treasure |url=https://screenrant.com/spiderman-uncle-ben-death-burglar-buried-treasure/ |access-date=October 23, 2023 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}}</ref>

Little of the Burglar's early history is known, but it is mentioned that even in his younger years he was a robber. Caught at some point in his life, the Burglar became the cellmate of an elderly gangster named Dutch Mallone. The Burglar learned from Dutch, who talked in his sleep, about a large possession of money the aged gangster had hidden in a suburban home, which the Burglar planned and schemed to get.<ref name="The Amazing Spider-Man #200">''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #200</ref>

Wanting to learn the location of the home where Mallone's possession was, the Burglar robs a television station for information. Peter Parker, who had become a minor celebrity as Spider-Man, did not bother to stop him despite having the opportunity to do so. Learning that the house where Mallone's money had been hidden was the Parker house, the Burglar breaks into it searching for the money, killing Peter's uncle Ben Parker when he surprised the Burglar. Fleeing the scene, the Burglar is chased by police to an abandoned warehouse. A police officer outside Peter Parker's house told Peter Parker what happened and that his Aunt May is with a neighbor next door. Upon being told where the Burglar is, Spider-Man heads to the abandoned warehouse. Wanting to avenge the death of his Uncle Ben, Spider-Man attacks and knocks out the Burglar. It is then that Spider-Man realizes that the man is the thief he had encountered earlier at the television station. The Burglar was later left to be captured by the authorities by Spider-Man who upon realizing that he could have prevented Ben's death by simple humanitarian behavior in the earlier encounter decided to use his powers more responsibly, never again ignoring a crime if he could help it.<ref>''Amazing Fantasy'' #15</ref>

Years later, the Burglar had served his time and was released from prison despite being deemed mentally unstable by psychiatrists.<ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #170</ref> Still searching for Mallone's treasure, the Burglar rented the old Parker home. After tearing it apart and finding nothing, he instead decided to interrogate Ben Parker's widow May Parker who now resided in a nursing home. The Burglar partnered with the nursing home's owner and head doctor Ludwig Rinehart, who was actually the supervillain Mysterio. The two took May captive and faked her death. The partnership later soured and the two criminals turned on each other, with Rinehart revealing his true nature before beating and imprisoning the Burglar. Escaping Mysterio, the Burglar retreated to the warehouse where he was first captured by Spider-Man—and where he has been holding May Parker captive. Spider-Man soon tracked down and confronted the Burglar to whom he revealed his true identity as Ben Parker's nephew. Believing that Spider-Man was about to kill him as revenge for murdering Ben, the Burglar suffered a fear-induced heart attack and died.<ref name="The Amazing Spider-Man #200" />

The Burglar had a daughter named Jessica Carradine, a photographer who had a brief relationship with Spider-Man's clone Ben Reilly. She believed the murder her father committed was an accident—that the gun Ben Parker was shot with was his own, which went off by accident during a fight—and that Spider-Man had murdered him to stop him from revealing the truth about his "innocence". After learning that Ben Reilly was Spider-Man,<ref>''The Sensational Spider-Man'' #4</ref> she first threatened to expose him with a photograph she took of him unmasked. Having witnessed Ben risk his life to save innocent people in a burning skyscraper, Jessica decided against it and gave him the photograph. She later visited Ben Parker's grave to apologize for her previous poor perception of him.<ref>''The Sensational Spider-Man'' #6</ref>

===Burglar in other media=== * The Burglar appears in the ''Spider-Man'' (1967) episode "The Origin of Spider-Man,"<ref>{{Cite episode |title=The Origin of Spider-Man! |series=Spider-Man |network=ABC |date=September 14, 1968 |season=2 |number=1}}</ref> voiced by an uncredited actor. * The Burglar makes a non-speaking appearance in a flashback in the ''Spider-Man'' (1981) episode "Arsenic and Aunt May".<ref>{{Cite episode |title=Arsenic and Aunt May |series=Spider-Man |network=Broadcast syndication |date=February 6, 1982 |season=1 |number=22}}</ref> * The Burglar appears in a flashback in the ''Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends'' episode "Along Came Spidey",<ref>{{Cite episode |title=Along Came Spidey |series=Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends |network=NBC |date=October 2, 1982 |season=2 |number=2}}</ref> voiced by an uncredited actor. * The Burglar makes a non-speaking appearance in a flashback in the ''Spider-Man: The Animated Series'' episode "The Menace of Mysterio".<ref>{{Cite episode |title=The Menace of Mysterio |series=Spider-Man: The Animated Series |network=Fox Kids Network |date=February 25, 1995 |season=1 |number=5}}</ref> * The Burglar appears in the opening sequence of ''Spider-Man Unlimited''. * The Burglar, amalgamated with Walter Hardy, appears in ''The Spectacular Spider-Man'', voiced by Jim Cummings in the episode "Intervention" and James Remar in the episode "Opening Night".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Walter Hardy / The Cat Burglar Voice - ''The Spectacular Spider-Man'' (TV Show) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/The-Spectacular-Spider-Man/Walter-Hardy-The-Cat-Burglar/ |access-date=August 11, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} 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.</ref> * The Burglar makes a non-speaking appearance in a flashback in the ''Ultimate Spider-Man'' episode "Great Power". After killing Ben Parker, he is cornered by Spider-Man, who intends to kill him, but is unable to bring himself to do so and leaves him for the police instead. * The Burglar appears in the ''Spider-Man'' (2017) "Origins" shorts, voiced by Benjamin Diskin.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Burglar Voice - ''Spider-Man'' (2017) (TV Show) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Spider-Man-2017/Burglar/ |website=Behind The Voice Actors |postscript=. 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.}}</ref> This version was caught by Spider-Man at an abandoned warehouse. Spider-Man attacks him, but stops upon recognizing him. Using the opportunity to break free from Spider-Man's grip, the shaken Burglar runs out of the warehouse and immediately surrenders to the police that were waiting outside.<ref>{{Cite episode |title=Origins |series=Spider-Man |network=Disney XD |season=1 |number=0}}</ref> * The Burglar appears in Sam Raimi's ''Spider-Man'' trilogy, portrayed by Michael Papajohn.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Anthony |date=November 25, 2022 |title=Maguire's Uncle Ben "Killer" Has A Variant In The Amazing Spider-Man |url=https://screenrant.com/amazing-spider-man-uncle-ben-killer-cameo-michael-papajohn/ |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}}</ref> ** In ''Spider-Man'' (2002), he is credited as "'''Carjacker'''."<ref>{{Cite web |last=McCormick |first=Colin |date=November 16, 2021 |title=Spider-Man: 10 Low-Key Villains Across The Movies |url=https://screenrant.com/spider-man-movies-low-key-villains-marvel/ |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}}</ref> He robs a fight promoter who had cheated Peter Parker out of a cash reward. Wanting to get even, Peter lets the robber go despite having the chance to stop him. After his Uncle Ben is killed, Peter chases who he believes is the murderer and discovers the robber he let go earlier. The carjacker attempts to shoot him, but ends up tripping and falling to his death. ** In ''Spider-Man 3'', he is credited as '''Dennis Carradine'''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jung |first=Michael |date=December 15, 2021 |title=Every Villain Who's Killed Spider-Man's Uncle Ben |url=https://www.looper.com/707546/every-villain-whos-killed-spider-mans-uncle-ben/ |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=Looper |language=en-US}}</ref> The Parker family learn that the carjacker was not Ben's killer. Instead, it was Carradine's partner, Flint Marko, who accidentally shot Ben when the former startled him.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tyler |first=Adrienne |date=March 3, 2023 |title=Spider-Man 3's Sandman & Uncle Ben Reveal Makes No Sense |url=https://screenrant.com/spiderman-3-movie-sandman-uncle-ben-reveal-no-sense/ |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}}</ref> * The Burglar appears in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'', portrayed by Leif Gantvoort.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Romano |first=Evan |date=December 10, 2021 |title=Every Spider-Man Movie Villain, Ranked |url=https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a38475577/spider-man-movie-villains-ranked/ |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=Men's Health |language=en-US}}</ref> * The Burglar appears as the first boss of the ''Spider-Man'' film tie-in game, voiced by Dan Gilvezan. This version, also known as '''Spike''', is the ringleader of the "Skulls", a notorious gang specializing in stealing and selling automobiles on the black market. When Spider-Man seeks out his Uncle Ben's murderer, Spike and the Skulls fortify their warehouse hideout, but Spider-Man infiltrates the building and defeats the Skulls before confronting Spike. The gang leader fights back, but is defeated and attempts to back away as Peter realizes his actions of letting Spike escape caused his uncle's death. Spike stumbles and fall through a nearby window to his death. * The Burglar appears in ''The Amazing Spider-Man 2'' film tie-in game, voiced by Chris Edgerly. Two years after his Uncle Ben's death, Spider-Man resumes his hunt for his uncle's killer, starting by interrogating Herman Schultz, who reveals his identity as Dennis Carradine, a low-level thug who has been selling advanced weaponry to gangs. Spider-Man later tracks down Carradine, who takes a driver hostage. After Spider-Man rescues the driver, Carradine crashes the car and is killed by Cletus Kasady.

== Burner == '''Burner''' is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Byron Calley was born in Secaucus, New Jersey. He became a professional criminal as Burner after developing pyrokinesis and was recruited by Magneto into his second Brotherhood of Evil Mutants team. He battled Captain America in his first mission with the Brotherhood.<ref>''Captain America Annual'' #4</ref> Next, the team renamed itself Mutant Force when Magneto abandoned them. Mutant Force was employed by the Mandrill in his scheme to take over the U.S. Mutant Force battled the Valkyrie, Wasp, Hellcat, Nighthawk, and Yellowjacket.<ref>''Defenders'' #78-80</ref> Mutant Force was then recruited into government service, and battled the Hulk.<ref>''Defenders'' #83</ref> Burner testified against the Defenders before a special government tribunal.<ref>''Defenders'' #87</ref>

Mutant Force and Mad Dog were then employed by Professor Power's Secret Empire, and battled the Defenders to thwart their attempt to stop the launch of a missile to instigate World War III.<ref>''Defenders'' #129-130</ref>

Some time later, Mutant Force became the ''Resistants'', a mutant terrorist group in opposition to the Mutant Registration Act, and mutant rights activists. Burner changed his name to '''Crucible''' during his time with the Resistants. The Resistants rescued the mutant Quill from the custody of then-current fifth Captain America and Bucky.<ref>''Captain America'' #343</ref> The Resistants then rescued Mentallo from the Guardsmen's custody, and battled Captain America and Bucky again. During the battle, Crucible was accidentally non-fatally shot by Mentallo (who had taken the name '''Think-Tank''').<ref>''Captain America'' #346</ref> Crucible was later seen trying to bring down Captain America at the behest of the Red Skull, but was severely injured in the fight.<ref>''Captain America'' #350</ref> Apparently recovered, he was later among the Resistants protesting in Washington for mutant rights, where he encountered the original Captain America.<ref>''Captain America'' #368</ref>

He was later seen, again as Burner and part of Mutant Force, fighting against the New Warriors but was defeated by the young heroes.<ref>''New Warriors'' (vol. 2) #6</ref>

== Noah Burstein == '''Noah Burstein''' is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by Archie Goodwin and George Tuska, first appeared in ''Hero for Hire'' #1 (June 1972).

Noah Burstein is a scientist who worked on recreating the super soldier serum that created Captain America, and in the process created Warhawk. Years later, Burstein would hire Luke Cage to capture Warhawk.<ref>''Power Man and Iron Fist'' #83</ref> He landed a job at Seagate Prison experimenting on inmates one of them being Carl Lucas. He left Lucas in an "Electro-Biochemical System" when racist guard, Billy Bob Rackham, came to sabotage the experiment only for it to increase Lucas' strength and durability.<ref>''Avengers Origins: Luke Cage'' #1</ref> He is later hired at the Storefront Clinic with Claire Temple as his assistant. He reunites with Lucas, who had changed his name to Luke Cage, and asks him to rescue Claire when she is kidnapped by Willis Stryker who now went by Diamondback.<ref>''Hero for Hire'' #2</ref>

Burstein and Claire are later kidnapped by John McIver, who demanded that a similar treatment be done to him as was done to Luke Cage, becoming Bushmaster. He and Claire are later rescued by Cage.<ref>''Power Man'' #48–49</ref> At one point Bushmaster returns to force Burstein to work for him even kidnapping his wife, Emma, as leverage. Both he and his wife are saved by Iron Fist this time. He would continue to be kidnapped by criminals only for Luke Cage and Iron Fist to come and rescue him.

=== Noah Burstein in other media === Noah Burstein appears in ''Luke Cage'', portrayed by Michael Kostroff.<ref name="TVGuideEE">{{Cite web |last=Zalben |first=Alexander |date=September 30, 2016 |title=Marvel's Luke Cage: Every Easter Egg and Reference |url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/luke-cage-easter-eggs-references-spoilers-netflix-marvel/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161002124214/http://www.tvguide.com/news/luke-cage-easter-eggs-references-spoilers-netflix-marvel/ |archive-date=October 2, 2016 |access-date=October 2, 2016 |website=TV Guide}}</ref>This version is a doctor and scientist who works at Seagate Prison, conducting experiments on inmates, and Luke Cage was one of them.

== Bushman == {{Main|Bushman (character)}}

== Bushmaster == {{Main|Bushmaster (Marvel Comics)}}

== Bushwacker == {{Main|Bushwacker (comics)}}

== Butane == '''Butane''' was created by Alan Davis and first appeared in ''Excalibur'' #64 (February 1993).

Butane was transformed by Mad Jim Jaspers's powers and became a fiery humanoid. Like other "Warpies", he was tracked down by government agency R.C.X. (the Resources Control Executive); supposedly this was for their own safety, but in truth R.C.X. head Nigel Orpington-Smythe intended for them to be trained to become a superhuman army.

=== Butane in other media === Butane appears in the ''Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man'' episode "The Parker Luck", voiced by Jake Green.<ref name="SDCC2022CBR">{{Cite web |last=Nolan |first=Liam |date=July 22, 2022 |title=SDCC: Marvel Studios Animation Panel Reveals Future of X-Men '97, What If and Marvel Zombies |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-studios-animation-x-men-what-if-zombies-sdcc/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220722185151/https://www.cbr.com/marvel-studios-animation-x-men-what-if-zombies-sdcc/ |archive-date=July 22, 2022 |access-date=July 22, 2022 |website=Comic Book Resources}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Butane Voice - ''Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man'' (TV Show) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Your-Friendly-Neighborhood-Spider-Man/Butane/ |access-date=January 30, 2025 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} 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.</ref> This version is a human arsonist who wields high-tech flamethrowers he received from Otto Octavius.

== Butterball == '''Butterball''' is the name of two characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

=== Vivian Dolan === {{Main|Grapplers (comics)}}

=== Emery Schaub === Emery Schaub is a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. The character, created by Christos N. Gage and Steve Uy, first appeared in ''Avengers: The Initiative'' #13 (2008).

An invulnerable overweight fry cook, Schaub is recruited to the Initiative program and given the codename '''Butterball'''. Despite Schaub's invulnerability, his lack of physical strength, skill, and wits make him an inappropriate candidate for the superhero program.<ref>''Avengers: The Initiative'' #13</ref>

When Norman Osborn takes control of the Initiative, Schaub is part of Henry Peter Gyrich's Shadow Initiative assembled to retake control of Negative Zone Prison Alpha from the forces of Blastaar.<ref>''Avengers: The Initiative'' #26</ref> In spite of heavy losses, the team completes their mission.<ref>''Avengers: The Initiative'' #27 (October 2009)</ref> Schaub has subsequently been referred to as a hero by Norman Osborn and used as an everyman figure for propaganda purposes by H.A.M.M.E.R., Osborn's military arm.<ref>''Avengers: The Initiative'' #29 (December 2009)</ref> During the Siege on Asgard, Butterball helps the Avengers Resistance.<ref>''Avengers: The Initiative'' #34</ref> Later, Butterball is a founding member of a new superteam in North Carolina.<ref>''Avengers: The Initiative'' #35</ref> He later joins the Avengers Academy.<ref>''Avengers Academy'' #20–21</ref>

=== Butterball in other media === The Emery Schaub incarnation of Butterball appears in ''Lego Marvel's Avengers'', voiced by Patrick Seitz.

== Butterfly == {{Main|Layla Miller}}

== Buzz == {{Infobox comics character  |character_name=The Buzz |real_name=Jack Benjamin Jameson |publisher=Marvel Comics |debut=''Spider-Girl Annual'' #1999 (Sept. 1999) |creators=Tom DeFalco Ron Frenz |partners=Spider-Girl |alliances=New Warriors |aliases= JJ |powers=Powered armor grants: Superhuman strength Flight 360 degree vision via goggles Gauntlets that fire electric blasts or streamers of sticky adhesive |cat=super |subcat=Marvel Comics |hero=y |sortkey=Buzz }} '''The Buzz''' ('''Jack "JJ" Jameson''') is a character who first appeared in the MC2 ''Spider-Girl'' comic book series. JJ is the grandson of J. Jonah Jameson and the son of John Jameson. First appearing in the aforementioned series, Buzz went on to have his own limited series.

Jack Jameson, or JJ to his friends, accompanied his grandfather, J. Jonah Jameson, C.E.O. of Jameson Communications (publisher of the ''Daily Bugle'') to a demonstration of Project Human Fly. The project's goal was to create body armor that would grant the wearer superpowers. The staff of the project included Marla Jameson (Jonah's wife), biophysicist Dr. Sonja Jade and Robert Douglas, grandson of Robbie Robertson. It was then that JJ first met Buzz Bannon, a former Navy SEAL and the test pilot for the Human Fly armor. They quickly became friends. While JJ and Buzz were in the gym, Buzz received a message that he needed to attend a meeting about the Human Fly project, but it was a trap.

Sonja Jade turned out to be a traitor who took Marla, Jonah Jameson and Buzz Bannon hostage and was stealing the project files and armor. While her minions went to retrieve the armor, JJ and Richie Robertson discovered what was happening and triggered a fire alarm. Buzz used the distraction to overcome most of his guards, but he was shot in the abdomen during the fight, while Richie was beaten unconscious. Buzz and JJ manage to escape and get to the armor. A few moments later, the Human Fly rescues the hostages and went after the villains, but Dr. Jade got away due to an explosion. Later on that evening Buzz Bannon's body was discovered. JJ had donned the armor, but he could not tell his grandfather (who, in a fit of rage, accused the Human Fly of killing Bannon). JJ knew that the body armor was the only way he could avenge Buzz's death. He kept the armor a secret from his grandfather and, in memory of his friend, called himself the Buzz. Richie, having seen Buzz die, agreed to help JJ with his armor from an electronics equipped van. With Richie's help, the Buzz was able to find and defeat Dr. Jade. The Buzz soon met Spider-Girl, but she was leery of him since she read in the ''Daily Bugle'' that he was a murderer. Buzz managed to convince her that he wasn't, and later helped her form a new team of New Warriors.

== Byrrah == '''Byrrah''' is a member of the Atlantean royalty, and a citizen of Atlantis. Byrrah and Namor were close friends at childhood though they became rivals.<ref>''Saga of the Sub-Mariner'' #2</ref> Byrrah considered Namor a "half-breed" and unfit to rule Atlantis. Byrrah vied with Namor for the Atlantean throne when Emperor Thakorr was injured.<ref>''Saga of the Sub-Mariner'' #5</ref>

Byrrah was possible heir to the throne while Namor was gone. When Namor did return, Byrrah used a mind-control device to force the Atlanteans to choose him as ruler and exile Namor. Byrrah allied with Namor's enemies Attuma and Warlord Krang to defeat him, but failed and was exiled from Atlantis.<ref>''Tales to Astonish'' #90-91</ref> With Krang and Doctor Dorcas, he unsuccessfully attempted to turn Atlantean public sentiment against Namor.<ref>''Sub-Mariner'' #33</ref> He next formed alliances with Llyra and the Badoon, and battled Namor and Namorita.<ref>''Sub-Mariner'' #50-51</ref> The two cousins later reconciled, and Namor pardoned Byrrah's crimes.

Byrrah brought word to Namor of Attuma's takeover of Atlantis.<ref>''Alpha Flight'' #36; ''Avengers'' #270</ref> Alongside Namor, Byrrah battled Attuma's forces but they were defeated.<ref>''Alpha Flight'' #38</ref> Alongside Alpha Flight, Byrrah aided Namor and the Avengers against Attuma again.<ref>''Alpha Flight'' #39; ''Avengers'' #272</ref> With his fellow Atlanteans, Byrrah helped Namor establish the new kingdom of Deluvia.<ref>''Alpha Flight'' #40</ref>

===Byrrah in other media=== * Byrrah appears in ''The Marvel Super Heroes'', voiced by Chris Wiggins. * Byrrah appears as a mini-boss in ''Marvel: Ultimate Alliance'', voiced by James Horan. This version is a member of Doctor Doom's Masters of Evil.

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