Teaming up with vampire hunter Blade, King fights both the vampire Deacon Frost and Dracula several times throughout his comic storylines. However, he chooses to use his new abilities to continue to fight crime instead of hurt innocent people. The investigation leads to King’s brief demise at the hand of a vampire, and the attack results in King joining the undead.

Hannibal King is Wisconsin’s first vampire hero in the Marvel world, a private detective from Milwaukee who takes a case regarding vampire attacks in London. Hannibal King by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colanįirst appeared: “The Tomb of Dracula” No. His biplane did not move on, however, appearing as a ghost in a 2016 Doctor Strange storyline. His story arc finishes in the modern-day, long after his death, when his spirit returns to defeat his aged nemesis, Hermann von Reitberger. He is best known as a flying ace on the side of the Allies, as well as fighting alongside the hero team Freedom’s Five. When World War I starts, Kaufman enlists with a secret identity to protect his loved ones. Marvel’s Phantom Eagle is an Oshkosh pilot named Karl Kaufman, who owned a flying circus in the early 20th century, according to the issue’s synopsis. Phantom Eagle by Gary Friedrich and Herb Trimpeįirst appeared: “Marvel Super-Heroes” No. Here are 15 heroes and villains that come from Wisconsin, including one hero that was created for Wisconsin’s own Experimental Aircraft Association. There are even a few that were born and raised in the oft-neglected dairy state. In the meantime, fans can explore the countless superheroes and villains that have been created over the years, many having yet to see any screen time. However, true to fashion, there is a long time to wait between movies, television episodes and comic book issues. In the wake of Marvel’s “Avengers: Endgame,” as well as DC’s “Crisis on Infinite Earths” CW channel crossover, superhero fans have much to look forward to this year as the sagas continue.

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