Madman(Philip Sterns) is asupervillainappearing inAmerican comic bookspublished byMarvel Comics.Created by writerPeter Davidand artist Jeff Purves, the character first appeared inThe Incredible Hulkvol. 2 #362 (November 1989).[1]He is portrayed as one of theHulk's enemies and as the brother of theLeader.[2]
| Philip Sterns Madman | |
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 Madman as depicted inThe Incredible Hulk,#409 (September 1993). Art byGary Frank(penciller),Cam Smith(inker), andGlynis Oliver(colorist). | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | (As Phil Sterns) The Incredible Hulk#362 (November 1989) (As Madman) The Incredible Hulk#364 (mid-December 1989) |
| Created by | Peter David(writer) Jeff Purves (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Full name | Dr. Philip "Phil" Sterns |
| Species | Human gamma-mutate |
| Partnerships | Leader |
| Abilities |
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Publication history
editPhilip Sterns debuted inThe Incredible Hulkvol. 2 #362 (November 1989), and as the Madman inThe Incredible Hulkvol. 2 #364, created byPeter Davidand Jeff Purves.[3]
Fictional character biography
editPhilip Sterns is a former classmate of Bruce Banner at theCalifornia Institute of Technologywho became envious of the Hulk and transformed himself into a red Hulk-like monster usinggamma raysto emulate him.[4]In the process, Sterns develops an evilalternate personalitywho begins manipulating him.
In subsequent appearances, Madman comes into conflict with the Hulk before being killed by the Leader in a confrontation with theThunderboltsand sent toHellto be tortured.[5]
Powers and abilities
editLike the Hulk, the Madman has immense strength and durability.[6]He is unable to grow in strength further, but possesses additional shapeshifting abilities. He is also a gifted genius, with knowledge innuclear physicsand robotics.[7]
In other media
edit- Philip Sterns / Madman appears inThe Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroesepisode "Hulk vs. the World" as an inmate of theCube,a prison for gamma-powered villains.
- Philip Sterns / Madman appears as a Boss inHulk,voiced byPaul Dobson.[8]
References
edit- ^"Madman (Hulk enemy)".marvunapp.October 19, 2007.RetrievedAugust 1,2024.
- ^Nason, Max (December 23, 2019)."The Immortal Hulk: 5 Classic Hulk Villains We Want To See (& 5 We Don't Want)".Comic Book Resources.RetrievedAugust 1,2024.
- ^DeFalco, Tom; Sanderson, Peter; Brevoort, Tom; Teitelbaum, Michael; Wallace, Daniel; Darling, Andrew; Forbeck, Matt; Cowsill, Alan; Bray, Adam (2019).The Marvel Encyclopedia.DK Publishing. p. 223.ISBN978-1-4654-7890-0.
- ^The Incredible Hulk#364 (December 1989)
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- The Incredible Hulk#366 (February 1990)
- The Incredible Hulk#367 (March 1990)
- The Incredible Hulk#408 (August 1993)
- The Incredible Hulk#409 (September 1993)
- Thunderbolts(vol. 2) #3-6 (March–June 2013)
- Thunderbolts(vol. 2) #32 (December 2014)
- ^The Incredible Hulk#407 (July 1993)
- ^Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to ZVol 1 #6 (February 2009)
- ^"Madman / Philip Sterns Voice -Hulk(Video Game) ".Behind The Voice Actors.RetrievedAugust 1,2024.
External links
edit- Madmanat Marvel
