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| Philip Sterns Madman | |
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.jpg) Madman as depicted in The Incredible Hulk, vol. 2, #409 (September 1993). Art by Gary Frank (penciller), Cam Smith (inker), and Glynis Oliver (colorist). | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | (As Phil Sterns) The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #362 (November 1989) (As Madman) The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #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 | The Leader |
| Abilities |
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Madman (Philip Sterns) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Peter David and artist Jeff Purves, the character first appeared in The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #362 (November 1989).[1] He is portrayed as one of the Hulk's enemies and as the brother of the Leader.[2]
Publication history
[edit]Philip Sterns debuted in The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #362 (November 1989), and as the Madman in The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #364, created by Peter David and Jeff Purves.[3]
Fictional character biography
[edit]Philip Sterns is a former classmate of Bruce Banner at the California Institute of Technology who became envious of the Hulk and transformed himself into a red Hulk-like monster using gamma rays to emulate him.[4] In the process, Sterns develops an evil alternate personality who begins manipulating him.
In subsequent appearances, Madman comes into conflict with the Hulk before being killed by the Leader in a confrontation with the Thunderbolts and sent to Hell to be tortured.[5]
Powers and abilities
[edit]Like 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 in nuclear physics and robotics.[7]
In other media
[edit]- Philip Sterns / Madman appears in The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes episode "Hulk vs. the World" as an inmate of the Cube, a prison for gamma-powered villains.
- Philip Sterns / Madman appears as a boss in Hulk, voiced by Paul Dobson.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Madman (Hulk enemy)". www.marvunapp.com. October 19, 2007. Retrieved August 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. Retrieved August 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. ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.
- ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #364
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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 Vol 2 #407 (July 1993)
- ^ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z Vol 1 #6 (February 2009)
- ^ "Madman / Philip Sterns Voice - Hulk (Video Game)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Madman at Marvel.com
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