Discus (comics)
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Discus is a fictional character from the Marvel Comics Universe
and enemy of Luke Cage
.
and Billy Graham
.
The character subsequently appears in Power Man #22 (December 1974), Power Man and Iron Fist #50 (April 1978), Iron Man #126-127 (September-October 1979), Power Man and Iron Fist #110 (October 1984), Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #12 (1992), Web of Spider-Man Annual #8 (1992), New Warriors Annual #2 (1992), Civil War: War Crimes (February 2007), and Amazing Spider-Man #562-563 (August 2008).
and given a costume, jet-pack, and assorted weaponry. He took the name Discus, as his weapon of choice was a throwing disc; he usually carried disc-shaped flying blades. The younger brother of Stiletto
, he was most often partnered, and rarely went on his own missions. Like Stiletto, he was a constant thorn in Luke Cage
's side, but he also battled the Heroes for Hire
, the Daughters of the Dragon
, and Iron Fist. Much later, both Stiletto and Discus were seen in Justin Hammer's employ. Attempting to capture Iron Man
, Stiletto and Discus attacked but were easily defeated after their weapons were unable to harm him. He and his brother, while imprisoned, found religion, but soon reverted back to their old ways and began working for Deadly Nightshade
. However, as Stiletto continued on in his criminal career, Discus has not been seen for quite some time.
A partnership began with the Sphinx
and Justin Hammer brought Discus back to villainy. Along with Hammer's villain army, Discus battled Nova
and Namorita
, but he was defeated by both of them.
's supervillain army. However, Iron Man
and S.H.I.E.L.D.
forces attacked their forces.
Discus appeared in Brand New Day
as one of the villains in the bar.
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...
and enemy of Luke Cage
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...
.
Publication history
Discus first appeared in Power Man #16 in December 1974, and was created by Tony IsabellaTony Isabella
Tony Isabella is an American comic book writer, editor, artist and critic, known as the creator and writer of Marvel Comics' Black Goliath, DC Comics' first major African American superhero, Black Lightning, and as a columnist and critic for the Comics Buyer's Guide.-Marvel Comics:Before he joined...
and Billy Graham
Billy Graham (comics)
Billy Graham was an African-American comic-book artist best known for his work on the Marvel Comics series Luke Cage, Hero for Hire, and Jungle Action feature, "Black Panther", considered the first modern black superhero....
.
The character subsequently appears in Power Man #22 (December 1974), Power Man and Iron Fist #50 (April 1978), Iron Man #126-127 (September-October 1979), Power Man and Iron Fist #110 (October 1984), Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #12 (1992), Web of Spider-Man Annual #8 (1992), New Warriors Annual #2 (1992), Civil War: War Crimes (February 2007), and Amazing Spider-Man #562-563 (August 2008).
Fictional character biography
The youngest son of Tyler Stuart, a warden at Seagate prison, Tim Stuart was employed by Justin HammerJustin Hammer
Justin Hammer is a fictional character that has appeared in various comic book series published by Marvel Comics. As a frequent adversary of the superhero Iron Man, Justin Hammer exists in Marvel's main shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe...
and given a costume, jet-pack, and assorted weaponry. He took the name Discus, as his weapon of choice was a throwing disc; he usually carried disc-shaped flying blades. The younger brother of Stiletto
Stiletto (comics)
Stiletto is a fictional character from the Marvel Comics Universe and enemy of Luke Cage. He first appeared in Hero for Hire #16 in December 1973, and was created by Tony Isabella and Billy Graham.-Fictional character biography:...
, he was most often partnered, and rarely went on his own missions. Like Stiletto, he was a constant thorn in Luke Cage
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...
's side, but he also battled the Heroes for Hire
Heroes For Hire
Heroes for Hire is a fictional superhero team published by Marvel Comics. The team first appeared in Power Man and Iron Fist #54 , and was created by Ed Hannigan and Lee Elias.-Publication history and original concept:...
, the Daughters of the Dragon
Daughters of the Dragon
The Daughters of the Dragon are the duo of Colleen Wing and Misty Knight, fictional characters from Marvel Comics. The team first appeared in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #32 , introduced in the early 1970s in early Iron Fist stories....
, and Iron Fist. Much later, both Stiletto and Discus were seen in Justin Hammer's employ. Attempting to capture Iron Man
Iron Man
Iron Man is a fictional character, a superhero in the . The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #39 .A billionaire playboy, industrialist and ingenious engineer,...
, Stiletto and Discus attacked but were easily defeated after their weapons were unable to harm him. He and his brother, while imprisoned, found religion, but soon reverted back to their old ways and began working for Deadly Nightshade
Nightshade (Marvel Comics)
Nightshade , formerly known as Dr. Nightshade and Deadly Nightshade is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe. She first appeared in Captain America #164 and was created by Steve Englehart and Alan Lee Weiss....
. However, as Stiletto continued on in his criminal career, Discus has not been seen for quite some time.
A partnership began with the Sphinx
Sphinx (comics)
The Sphinx is the name of two fictional characters that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first version of the Sphinx first appeared in Nova #6 and was created by Marv Wolfman and Sal Buscema...
and Justin Hammer brought Discus back to villainy. Along with Hammer's villain army, Discus battled Nova
Nova (comics)
Nova is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Upon becoming a member of the galaxy's Nova Corps , the youth gained enhanced strength, flight, injury resistance, and a specialized uniform with life support.In May 2011, Nova placed 98th on IGN's Top 100 Comic...
and Namorita
Namorita
Namorita Prentiss is a fictional superhero in the Marvel Universe, commonly known by the name of Nita. She is a mutant clone of her mother, Namora, and a member of the New Warriors. She was killed in the explosion in Stamford that started the Superhero Civil War.-Publication history:Namorita first...
, but he was defeated by both of them.
Civil War
Discus returned and is recruited as part of HammerheadHammerhead (comics)
Hammerhead is a fictional character, a supervillain that has appeared in various comic book series published by Marvel Comics. He is primarily an enemy of Spider-Man and a member of organized crime who exists in Marvel's main shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe...
's supervillain army. However, Iron Man
Iron Man
Iron Man is a fictional character, a superhero in the . The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #39 .A billionaire playboy, industrialist and ingenious engineer,...
and S.H.I.E.L.D.
S.H.I.E.L.D.
S.H.I.E.L.D. is a fictional espionage and a secret military law-enforcement agency in the Marvel Comics Universe. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Strange Tales #135 , it often deals with superhuman threats....
forces attacked their forces.
Discus appeared in Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
"Brand New Day" is the title of a run of comic book storylines in The Amazing Spider-Man, published by Marvel Comics in 2008. It chronicles the start of Spider-Man's adventures in the aftermath of the big status quo change in the "One More Day" storyline, and continues afterwards into "Spider-Man:...
as one of the villains in the bar.