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]
| 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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Publication history
editPhilip 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
editPhilip 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, he 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.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10]
Powers and abilities
editLike the Hulk, the Madman has immense strength and durability.[11] 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.[12]
In other media
editTelevision
editPhilip 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.
Video games
editPhilip Sterns / Madman appears as a boss in Hulk, voiced by Paul Dobson.[13]
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.
- ^ a b The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #364
- ^ The Incredible Hulk Vol 2 #366 (February 1990)
- ^ The Incredible Hulk Vol 2 #367 (March 1990)
- ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #408
- ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #409
- ^ Thunderbolts Vol. 2 #3-6 (March–June 2013)
- ^ Ben Acker and Ben Blacker (w), Kim Jacinto (p), Kim Jacinto (i), Israel Silva (col), VC's Joe Sabino (let), Jordan D. White (ed). Thunderbolts, vol. 2, no. 32 (29 Oct. 2014). United States: Marvel Comics.
- ^ The Incredible Hulk Vol 2 #407 (July 1993)
- ^ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z Vol 1 #6 (February 2009)
- ^ "Voice Of Madman / Philip Sterns (Hulk) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
External links
edit- Madman at Marvel.com
