Circus of Crime
Encyclopedia
The Circus of Crime is a fictional villain
ous organization in the Marvel Comics
universe
.
.
during World War II
, Tiboldt's Circus was a traveling circus
led by Fritz Tiboldt, the Ringmaster
, and he and his performers would use their special skills and talents to rob their audiences. He was sent to America to murder US Government officials, under cover of his circus activities, Tiboldt and his gang fell afoul of Captain America
and were deported back to Germany, where Fritz Tiboldt and his wife were subsequently murdered by their former employers.
to mesmerize entire towns. Regrettably for the Circus, Rick Jones
was one of the victims of their capers, and his involvement led to the involvement of the Hulk
, as Rick briefly had telepathic control over the Hulk. He resisted the Ringmaster's hypnotism when the Ringmaster tried to bill him as 'The Monster of the Age', leading to the Circus' arrest. After a brief stretch in prison, the Circus visited New York City
, where they battled both Spider-Man
and Daredevil
. The Ringmaster was briefly able to hypnotise Spider-Man. The Circus' core members later briefly operated as the Masters of Menace (a name thought up by Princess Python) after being released from prison and throwing the Ringmaster off the team, replacing him with the Clown. However they were again captured by Spider-Man.
The Circus of Crime established themselves as recurrent antagonists in several Marvel Comics series, where they briefly attempted to recruit Hawkeye
, Quicksilver
and the Scarlet Witch
into their ranks when the team had been disbanded but they were defeated though they made them wanted by accusing them of trying to rob the Circus, though later in the issue it is claimed the DA wormed the truth out of Princess Python(Avengers #22), hypnotized Thor
into assisting with one of their schemes while he was stripped of most of his powers except his strength, attempted to sabotage the Wasp
and Yellowjacket
's wedding, and battled against Daredevil and Power Man
. They later fought Power Pack
, the Thunderbolts
and Generation X
.
Initially depicted as credible villains, the Circus of Crime's members were gradually used by writers as comic foils
, and were once defeated by Howard the Duck
. They were featured as antagonists in the first issue of the Sensational She-Hulk second series.
to assist them until he exposed them.
Villain
A villain is an "evil" character in a story, whether a historical narrative or, especially, a work of fiction. The villain usually is the antagonist, the character who tends to have a negative effect on other characters...
ous organization in the Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
universe
Marvel Universe
The Marvel Universe is the shared fictional universe where most comic book titles and other media published by Marvel Entertainment take place, including those featuring Marvel's most familiar characters, such as Spider-Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, and the Avengers.The Marvel Universe is further...
.
Old West
Oddly, there were two organizations in the Old West who dubbed themselves the Circus of Crime. Both teams fought against Kid ColtKid Colt
Kid Colt is the name of two fictional characters in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first is a cowboy whose adventures have taken place in numerous western themed comic book series published by Marvel...
.
World War II
Originally a spy organization employed by the NazisNazi Germany
Nazi Germany , also known as the Third Reich , but officially called German Reich from 1933 to 1943 and Greater German Reich from 26 June 1943 onward, is the name commonly used to refer to the state of Germany from 1933 to 1945, when it was a totalitarian dictatorship ruled by...
during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, Tiboldt's Circus was a traveling circus
Circus
A circus is commonly a travelling company of performers that may include clowns, acrobats, trained animals, trapeze acts, musicians, hoopers, tightrope walkers, jugglers, unicyclists and other stunt-oriented artists...
led by Fritz Tiboldt, the Ringmaster
Ringmaster (comics)
Ringmaster is the name of two characters in Marvel Comics. The best known Ringmaster in the Marvel Universe is Maynard Tiboldt who debuted in Hulk #3.-Publication History:The second Ringmaster is Maynard Tiboldt...
, and he and his performers would use their special skills and talents to rob their audiences. He was sent to America to murder US Government officials, under cover of his circus activities, Tiboldt and his gang fell afoul of Captain America
Captain America
Captain America is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 , from Marvel Comics' 1940s predecessor, Timely Comics, and was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby...
and were deported back to Germany, where Fritz Tiboldt and his wife were subsequently murdered by their former employers.
Modern day
The modern day Circus of Crime first came to the authorities' attention when they carried out a series of robberies of small towns using the Ringmaster's skill in hypnotismHypnosis
Hypnosis is "a trance state characterized by extreme suggestibility, relaxation and heightened imagination."It is a mental state or imaginative role-enactment . It is usually induced by a procedure known as a hypnotic induction, which is commonly composed of a long series of preliminary...
to mesmerize entire towns. Regrettably for the Circus, Rick Jones
Rick Jones (comics)
Richard Milhouse "Rick" Jones is a fictional comic book character in the .-Publication history:Rick Jones first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1, as a sidekick to the Incredible Hulk...
was one of the victims of their capers, and his involvement led to the involvement of the Hulk
Hulk (comics)
The Hulk is a fictional character, a superhero in the . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1 ....
, as Rick briefly had telepathic control over the Hulk. He resisted the Ringmaster's hypnotism when the Ringmaster tried to bill him as 'The Monster of the Age', leading to the Circus' arrest. After a brief stretch in prison, the Circus visited New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, where they battled both Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
and Daredevil
Daredevil (Marvel Comics)
Daredevil is a fictional character, a superhero in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett, with an unspecified amount of input from Jack Kirby, and first appeared in Daredevil #1 .Living in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood...
. The Ringmaster was briefly able to hypnotise Spider-Man. The Circus' core members later briefly operated as the Masters of Menace (a name thought up by Princess Python) after being released from prison and throwing the Ringmaster off the team, replacing him with the Clown. However they were again captured by Spider-Man.
The Circus of Crime established themselves as recurrent antagonists in several Marvel Comics series, where they briefly attempted to recruit Hawkeye
Hawkeye (comics)
Hawkeye , also known as Goliath and Ronin, is a fictional character that appears in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Tales of Suspense #57 and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Don Heck. Hawkeye joined the Avengers in Avengers Vol. 1 #16 Hawkeye...
, Quicksilver
Quicksilver (comics)
Quicksilver is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in X-Men #4 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby...
and the Scarlet Witch
Scarlet Witch
The Scarlet Witch is a fictional comic book character that appears in books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in X-Men #4 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby...
into their ranks when the team had been disbanded but they were defeated though they made them wanted by accusing them of trying to rob the Circus, though later in the issue it is claimed the DA wormed the truth out of Princess Python(Avengers #22), hypnotized Thor
Thor (Marvel Comics)
Thor is a fictional superhero who appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby....
into assisting with one of their schemes while he was stripped of most of his powers except his strength, attempted to sabotage the Wasp
Wasp (comics)
The Wasp is a fictional character, a superheroine in the Marvel Comics universe and founding member of The Avengers. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Tales to Astonish #44 ....
and Yellowjacket
Henry Pym
Dr. Henry "Hank" Pym is a fictional character that appears in publications by Marvel Comics. Created by editor and plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber and penciler Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Tales to Astonish #27...
's wedding, and battled against Daredevil and Power Man
Luke Cage
Luke Cage is a fictional character, a superhero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Archie Goodwin and artist John Romita, Sr., he first appeared in Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1...
. They later fought Power Pack
Power Pack
Power Pack is a fictional team of comic book superheroes consisting of four young siblings who appear in books published by Marvel Comics. They were created by writer Louise Simonson and artist June Brigman and first appeared in their own series in 1984. The series lasted 62 issues...
, the Thunderbolts
Thunderbolts (comics)
The Thunderbolts are a Marvel Comics superhero team, which consists mostly of former supervillains. The group first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #449 , and was created by Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley.-Publication history:...
and Generation X
Generation X (comics)
Generation X is a fictional comic book superhero team, a spin-off of the X-Men franchise published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Scott Lobdell and artist Chris Bachalo, the team formed during the 1994 "Phalanx Covenant" storyline, and appeared in their own monthly series in September 1994...
.
Initially depicted as credible villains, the Circus of Crime's members were gradually used by writers as comic foils
Double act
A double act, also known as a comedy duo, is a comic pairing in which humor is derived from the uneven relationship between two partners, usually of the same gender, age, ethnic origin and profession, but drastically different personalities or behavior...
, and were once defeated by Howard the Duck
Howard the Duck
Howard the Duck is a comic book character in the Marvel Comics universe created by writer Steve Gerber and artist Val Mayerik. The character first appeared in Adventure into Fear #19 and several subsequent series have chronicled the misadventures of the ill-tempered, anthropomorphic, "funny...
. They were featured as antagonists in the first issue of the Sensational She-Hulk second series.
Old West (1870s)
- Iron Mask - An armored shootist and former blacksmithBlacksmithA blacksmith is a person who creates objects from wrought iron or steel by forging the metal; that is, by using tools to hammer, bend, and cut...
who organized Circus of Crime and another band of costumed criminals. - Bennington Brown - A hypnotistHypnosisHypnosis is "a trance state characterized by extreme suggestibility, relaxation and heightened imagination."It is a mental state or imaginative role-enactment . It is usually induced by a procedure known as a hypnotic induction, which is commonly composed of a long series of preliminary...
. - Fat Man - A boomerang-thrower.
- Doctor Danger - A ventriloquistVentriloquismVentriloquism, or ventriloquy, is an act of stagecraft in which a person manipulates his or her voice so that it appears that the voice is coming from elsewhere, usually a puppeteered "dummy"...
who used magnetic weaponry. He also was a member of the Chain Gang. - The Living Totem - An extraterrestrialExtraterrestrial lifeExtraterrestrial life is defined as life that does not originate from Earth...
giantGiant (mythology)The mythology and legends of many different cultures include monsters of human appearance but prodigious size and strength. "Giant" is the English word commonly used for such beings, derived from one of the most famed examples: the gigantes of Greek mythology.In various Indo-European mythologies,...
. - Hurricane (Harry Kane)Hurricane (comics)Hurricane is a name used by many different fictional characters appearing in the comic books published by Marvel Comics.The characters are unrelated and include a western gunslinger, superheros, and supervillains.-Harry Kane:...
- A member of the Circus of Crime with super-speed. He is a good marksman and a former agent of the Iron Mask. He stole a magic potion from a witch doctor and drank it after the potion was struck by lightning - The Rattler - An acrobatAcrobaticsAcrobatics is the performance of extraordinary feats of balance, agility and motor coordination. It can be found in many of the performing arts, as well as many sports...
, horse riderEquestrianismEquestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
, and marksmanMarksmanA marksman is a person who is skilled in precision, or a sharpshooter shooting, using projectile weapons, such as with a rifle but most commonly with a sniper rifle, to shoot at long range targets...
. - Red Raven - A winged shootist. He was given magic wings by an elderly NavajoNavajo peopleThe Navajo of the Southwestern United States are the largest single federally recognized tribe of the United States of America. The Navajo Nation has 300,048 enrolled tribal members. The Navajo Nation constitutes an independent governmental body which manages the Navajo Indian reservation in the...
prisoner.
Nineteenth century
This team briefly forced Kid ColtKid Colt
Kid Colt is the name of two fictional characters in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first is a cowboy whose adventures have taken place in numerous western themed comic book series published by Marvel...
to assist them until he exposed them.
- Sawyer - Owner and strongmanStrongman (circus)The circus strongman is one of many acts found in a modern circus. The strongman demonstrates great strength, power and agility to the audience. The strongman and strongwomen were very popular attractions in the circus in the 19th century....
. - Blade Benson - A swordsmanSwordsmanshipSwordsmanship refers to the skills of a swordsman, a person versed in the art of the sword. The term is modern, and as such was mainly used to refer to smallsword fencing, but by extension it can also be applied to any martial art involving the use of a sword...
. - Captain Corbett - An animal trainerAnimal trainingAnimal training refers to teaching animals specific responses to specific conditions or stimuli. Training may be for the purpose of companionship, detection, protection, entertainment or all of the above....
. - Mr. Marvel - A high-wire artisteTightrope walkingTightrope walking is the art of walking along a thin wire or rope, usually at a great height. One or more artists performs in front of an audience or as a publicity stunt...
. - The Tumbling Turners - A bunch of acrobatsAcrobaticsAcrobatics is the performance of extraordinary feats of balance, agility and motor coordination. It can be found in many of the performing arts, as well as many sports...
.
World War II
- RingmasterRingmaster (comics)Ringmaster is the name of two characters in Marvel Comics. The best known Ringmaster in the Marvel Universe is Maynard Tiboldt who debuted in Hulk #3.-Publication History:The second Ringmaster is Maynard Tiboldt...
(Fritz Tiboldt) - An Austrian who is the father of Maynard. He led Tiboldt's circus in the 1930s and was later murdered by Nazis. - Omir the Snake Charmer - A snake charmerSnake charmingSnake charming is the practice of pretending to hypnotise a snake by playing an instrument. A typical performance may also include handling the snakes or performing other seemingly dangerous acts, as well as other street performance staples, like juggling and sleight of hand...
. - Spike -
- Tommy Thumb - A midgetMidgetA midget is a short person with relatively average bodily proportions in comparison with other human beings. The term is often improperly used to describe a person with the medical condition dwarfism. The two terms are often used synonymously because both terms originate as words defining small...
. - Trapeze Trio - Three trapezeTrapezeA trapeze is a short horizontal bar hung by ropes or metal straps from a support. It is an aerial apparatus commonly found in circus performances...
artists that worked with Fritz Tiboldt. - Zandow - A strongmanStrongman (circus)The circus strongman is one of many acts found in a modern circus. The strongman demonstrates great strength, power and agility to the audience. The strongman and strongwomen were very popular attractions in the circus in the 19th century....
.
Modern Day
- Ringmaster (Maynard Tiboldt)Ringmaster (comics)Ringmaster is the name of two characters in Marvel Comics. The best known Ringmaster in the Marvel Universe is Maynard Tiboldt who debuted in Hulk #3.-Publication History:The second Ringmaster is Maynard Tiboldt...
- The hypnotistHypnosisHypnosis is "a trance state characterized by extreme suggestibility, relaxation and heightened imagination."It is a mental state or imaginative role-enactment . It is usually induced by a procedure known as a hypnotic induction, which is commonly composed of a long series of preliminary...
, ringmasterRingmaster (circus)The ringmaster is the most visible performer in the modern circus, and among the most important, since he stage-manages the performance, introduces the various acts, and guides the audience through the entertainment experience. In smaller circuses, the ringmaster is often the owner and artistic...
, and leader of the Circus of Crime. He is the son of Fritz Tiboldt. - ClownClown (comics)The Clown is the name of two fictional characters in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:The first Clown first appeared in Incredible Hulk #3 , and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko...
(Eliot "Crafty" Franklin) - A clownClownClowns are comic performers stereotypically characterized by the grotesque image of the circus clown's colored wigs, stylistic makeup, outlandish costumes, unusually large footwear, and red nose, which evolved to project their actions to large audiences. Other less grotesque styles have also...
who is the Circus of Crime's occasional leader. He also works as a solo assassin and has a son named Corky Franklin. Clown later became Griffin of Gamma Corps while his half-brother became the second Clown. - Bruto the Strong ManStrongman (comics)The Strongman is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:The Strongman first appeared in Incredible Hulk #3 , and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko....
(Bruce Olafson) - A strongmanStrongman (circus)The circus strongman is one of many acts found in a modern circus. The strongman demonstrates great strength, power and agility to the audience. The strongman and strongwomen were very popular attractions in the circus in the 19th century....
from Sweden. - Teena the Fat LadyTeena the Fat LadyTeena the Fat Lady is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Teena the Fat Lady appeared in Incredible Hulk #3 , and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.-Fictional character biography:...
(Mary Stensen) - A sideshowSideshowIn America, a sideshow is an extra, secondary production associated with a circus, carnival, fair or other such attraction.- Types of attractions :There are four main types of classic sideshow attractions:...
performer. She left the circus in an effort to raise a family but eventually returned. - Human CannonballHuman Cannonball (Marvel Comics)The Human Cannonball is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:The Human Cannonball first appeared in Incredible Hulk #3 , and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko....
(Jack Pulver) - A human cannonballHuman cannonballThe human cannonball is a performance in which a person is ejected from a specially designed cannon. The impetus is provided not by gunpowder, but by either a spring or jet of compressed air...
. - The Great GambonnosGreat GambonnosThe Great Gambonnos are fictional characters in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:The Great Gambonnos first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #16 , and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko....
(Ernesto & Luigi Gambonno) - Italian acrobatsAcrobaticsAcrobatics is the performance of extraordinary feats of balance, agility and motor coordination. It can be found in many of the performing arts, as well as many sports...
. - Live WireLive Wire (Marvel Comics)Live Wire is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Live Wire first appeared in Fantastic Four Annual #5 , and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby....
(Rance Preston) - A former agent of the Psycho-ManPsycho-ManPsycho-Man is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:The character first appears in Fantastic Four Annual #5 Psycho-Man is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:The character first...
. He joined the Circus of Crime in Power Man #24. - RajahRajah (comics)Rajah is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Rajah first appeared in Super-Villain Team-Up #8 , and was created by Steve Englehart and Keith Giffen. The character subsequently appears in Incredible Hulk #292 .-Fictional character biography:Kabir Mahadevu is an elephant...
(Kabir Mahadevu) - An elephantElephantElephants are large land mammals in two extant genera of the family Elephantidae: Elephas and Loxodonta, with the third genus Mammuthus extinct...
trainer. He often fights while riding on an elephant. - Fire-EaterFire-Eater (comics)Fire-Eater is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Fire-Eater first appeared in Marvel Two-In-One #76 , and was created by David Michelinie, Tom DeFalco, and Jerry Bingham....
(Tomas Ramirez) - A fire-eater who led the others to force Clown back into crime when he attempted to retire. - Iron Jack Baker -
- Antoro -
- Tarrax the Tamer -
Former members
- BlackwingBlackwingBlackwing is the name of two fictional Marvel Comics supervillains and one hero.-Joseph Manfredi:Joseph Manfredi was born in Orlando, Florida, and is the son of the crime lord Silvermane. When he debuted, he was a costumed animal trainer for the Ringmaster's Circus of Crime...
- He first appeared as a member of the Circus of Crime in Daredevil #118. Blackwing has also has been a member of HYDRAHYDRAHYDRA is a fictional terrorist organization in the Marvel Universe.Despite the name's capitalization per Marvel's official spelling, the name is not an acronym but rather a reference to the mythical Lernaean Hydra...
, the Skeleton CrewSkeleton CrewSkeleton Crew is the second collection of short fiction by Stephen King. The first collection, Night Shift, was published seven years prior in 1978. Different Seasons, a collection of four novellas, was published between the two in 1982. Skeleton Crew was originally published in hardcover form by...
and the Masters of EvilMasters of EvilThe Masters of Evil is a name for a number of fictional supervillain teams that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first version of the team appeared in The Avengers #6 , with the lineup continually changing over the years....
. He is the son of SilvermaneSilvermane (comics)Silvermane is a fictional Marvel Comics character. He is a supervillain and a prominent figure in the Maggia, a fictional organized crime syndicate that is analogous to the Mafia. He first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man, Volume 1 #73...
. - Blossom -
- Bub -
- Circus Crew -
- Devil DinosaurDevil DinosaurDevil Dinosaur is a Marvel Comics character who resembles a red Tyrannosaurus rex. He first appeared in Devil Dinosaur #1...
- Hypnotized into joining the Circus of Crime. - Dragon ManDragon ManDragon Man is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics Universe. He is an artificial dragon-like humanoid android who was animated via alchemy. He was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Fantastic Four #35 ....
- Hpynotized into joining the Circus of Crime in Incredible Hulk #292. - HawkeyeHawkeye (comics)Hawkeye , also known as Goliath and Ronin, is a fictional character that appears in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Tales of Suspense #57 and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Don Heck. Hawkeye joined the Avengers in Avengers Vol. 1 #16 Hawkeye...
- - Howard the DuckHoward the DuckHoward the Duck is a comic book character in the Marvel Comics universe created by writer Steve Gerber and artist Val Mayerik. The character first appeared in Adventure into Fear #19 and several subsequent series have chronicled the misadventures of the ill-tempered, anthropomorphic, "funny...
- He was forced to help the Circus of Crime in Howard the Duck #25. - HulkHulk (comics)The Hulk is a fictional character, a superhero in the . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1 ....
- - Major Minor -
- Mike -
- Missing LinkMissing Link (comics)-Publication history:The second Missing Link first appeared in Incredible Hulk #105-106 , and was created by Bill Everett, Roy Thomas, and Marie Severin. This story was later reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #5 . The character subsequently appears in The Incredible Hulk #179 , and ROM #29...
III - - Moon-Boy - Hypnotized into joining the Circus of Crime.
- Princess PythonPrincess PythonPrincess Python is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics Universe, most notably as a member of the Circus of Crime. She has no superhuman abilities, but rather relies on her snake charming skills and her pet rock python snake. She has fought several superheroes, ranging from...
(Zelda DuBois) - She has also been a member of the Masters of MenaceMasters of Menace-Plot:The Masters of Menace are a motorcycle club. When one of their own dies while testing his top fuel Harley, they decide to cross the country to go bury him...
, Serpent SquadSerpent SquadThe Serpent Squad is a fictional mercenary group composed of snake-themed criminals in Marvel Comics. Most often antagonists of Captain America, the roster has changed through various incarnations...
, Serpent SocietySerpent SocietyThe Serpent Society is a fictional organization of snake-themed supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. The group was initially formed from the membership of a previous supervillain team, the Serpent Squad. The group, like its predecessor, has been made up of longtime antagonists of Captain...
and FemizonsFemizonsFemizon may refer to one of two groups owned by Marvel Comics and appearing in their Marvel Universe.The first group to be called Femizons were the women of Femizonia, a gyniarchal future world in an alternate timeline where women had become Amazon-like warriors, ruling over male slaves...
. - Professor - He built the Rayon Gun. He was killed by Samson when he stole the gun.
- Rex the Dog-Faced Boy -
- Stilts -
- Thor (Sigurd Jarlson)Thor (Marvel Comics)Thor is a fictional superhero who appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby....
- - UlikUlikUlik is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Ulik was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and first appears in Thor #137 ....
- Hypnotized into joining the Circus of Crime.
Television
- The Circus of Crime appears in "The Incredible Hulk" portion of The Marvel Superheroes.
- The Circus of Crime appears in the Spider-ManSpider-Man (1981 TV series)Spider-Man is a syndicated animated TV series based on the popular Marvel Comics character of the same name.-Production background:The series was created to launch Marvel Productions, successor of DePatie-Freleng Enterprises, who had previously produced the 1978 New Fantastic Four and 1979...
episode "Carnival of Crime." - The Circus of Crime appears in The Avengers: United They StandThe Avengers: United They StandThe Avengers: United They Stand is an animated series based on the Marvel Comics superhero team The Avengers. It consists of 13 episodes, which originally premiered on October 30, 1999, and was produced by Avi Arad and distributed by 20th Century Fox Television...
episode "Comes a Swordsman."