Empire State University
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Empire State University (also known as ESU) is a fictional university in the Marvel Comics Universe, a mixture of New York University
and Columbia University
(whose campus was used in the film adaptations). It is located somewhere in New York City
, in Greenwich Village
near the site of New York University
. Many Marvel Comics characters, especially those associated with Spider-Man
, have either attended or worked at the university. It first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #31.
depict the university as being near Washington Square Park
, on or near the site of New York University
. In the 2002 Chamber
miniseries, the main character dorms in Empire State's Brittany Hall, the name of a real dorm at NYU.
The novel The Venom Factor, by Diane Duane
, places the university in Greenwich Village, where NYU is located.
was invited to come from Latveria
to study at Empire State, where he met Reed Richards
. He was expelled after the accidental explosion that scarred his face.
Johnny Storm, the Human Torch
, attended Empire State University. He was expelled and then sued
after he accidentally burned part of a building down while engaged in a battle with supervillains.
A young Emma Frost
also attended ESU in her late teens. She was there when an anti-mutant
strike broke out.
Later, X-Man
Chamber
enrolled briefly at ESU in order to investigate a bombing that killed six people. Chamber's findings resulted in ESU closing their main mutant program, and creating a new human/mutant student exchange program with the Xavier Institute
. The first participants of this program were Walter—Chamber's paraplegic, human dorm-mate—and Amber, a reptilian mutant student who assisted Chamber in his investigation.
, the university is sometimes shown as Empire State University and sometimes shown as Eastern State University.
Empire State is featured in The Spectacular Spider-Man as the college where Eddie Brock
attends and works as a lab assistant under Dr. Curt Connors
.
In Spider-Man: The Animated Series, Peter Parker is a college student and attends Empire State University, as does Debra Whitman and Michael Morbius. Also, Dr. Curt Connors, the Lizard, is a professor there.
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
and Columbia University
Columbia University
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private, Ivy League university in Manhattan, New York City. Columbia is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York, the fifth oldest in the United States, and one of the country's nine Colonial Colleges founded before the...
(whose campus was used in the film adaptations). It is located somewhere in 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...
, in Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village, , , , .in New York often simply called "the Village", is a largely residential neighborhood on the west side of Lower Manhattan in New York City. A large majority of the district is home to upper middle class families...
near the site of New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
. Many Marvel Comics characters, especially those associated with 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...
, have either attended or worked at the university. It first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #31.
Location
Depictions of the university's location have been vague, although maps published in the Official Handbook of the Marvel UniverseOfficial Handbook of the Marvel Universe
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe is an encyclopedic guide which details the fictional universe featured in Marvel Comics publications...
depict the university as being near Washington Square Park
Washington Square Park
Washington Square Park is one of the best-known of New York City's 1,900 public parks. At 9.75 acres , it is a landmark in the Manhattan neighborhood of Greenwich Village, as well as a meeting place and center for cultural activity...
, on or near the site of New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
. In the 2002 Chamber
Chamber (comics)
Jonothon "Jono" Evan Starsmore, better known as Chamber or Decibel, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero associated with the X-Men and the New Warriors....
miniseries, the main character dorms in Empire State's Brittany Hall, the name of a real dorm at NYU.
The novel The Venom Factor, by Diane Duane
Diane Duane
Diane Duane is an American science fiction and fantasy author. Her works include the Young Wizards young adult fantasy series and the Rihannsu Star Trek novels.-Biography :...
, places the university in Greenwich Village, where NYU is located.
Notable students
Victor von DoomDoctor Doom
Victor von Doom is a fictional character who appears in Marvel Comics publications . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Fantastic Four #5 wearing his trademark metal mask and green cloak...
was invited to come from Latveria
Latveria
Latveria is a nation in the . It is an isolated European country ruled by the supervillain Doctor Doom, supposedly located in the Banat region. It is surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains, and also borders the Symkaria to the south. Its capital is Doomstadt.-Publication history:Latveria first...
to study at Empire State, where he met Reed Richards
Mister Fantastic
Mr. Fantastic is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero and a member of the Fantastic Four. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby, he first appeared in Fantastic Four #1 ....
. He was expelled after the accidental explosion that scarred his face.
Johnny Storm, the Human Torch
Human Torch
The Human Torch is a fictional character and superhero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, he is a member of the superhero team the Fantastic Four, debuting in The Fantastic Four #1...
, attended Empire State University. He was expelled and then sued
Lawsuit
A lawsuit or "suit in law" is a civil action brought in a court of law in which a plaintiff, a party who claims to have incurred loss as a result of a defendant's actions, demands a legal or equitable remedy. The defendant is required to respond to the plaintiff's complaint...
after he accidentally burned part of a building down while engaged in a battle with supervillains.
A young Emma Frost
Emma Frost
Emma Grace Frost is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #129 , and was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne....
also attended ESU in her late teens. She was there when an anti-mutant
Mutant (Marvel Comics)
In comic books published by Marvel Comics, a mutant is an organism who possesses a genetic trait called an X-gene that allows the mutant to naturally develop superhuman powers and abilities...
strike broke out.
Later, X-Man
X-Men
The X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1...
Chamber
Chamber (comics)
Jonothon "Jono" Evan Starsmore, better known as Chamber or Decibel, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero associated with the X-Men and the New Warriors....
enrolled briefly at ESU in order to investigate a bombing that killed six people. Chamber's findings resulted in ESU closing their main mutant program, and creating a new human/mutant student exchange program with the Xavier Institute
X-Mansion
In the fictional Marvel Comics universe, the X-Mansion is the common name for Professor Xavier's mansion. It is the base of operations and training site of the X-Men and the location of a school for mutant teenagers, the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning, formerly Xavier's School for Gifted...
. The first participants of this program were Walter—Chamber's paraplegic, human dorm-mate—and Amber, a reptilian mutant student who assisted Chamber in his investigation.
Staff
- Shelly Fisch - Head of Grant Program
- Harvey MacNamara (Registrar) - was targeted by FoolkillerFoolkillerThe Foolkiller is a fictional character appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by writer Steve Gerber and first appeared in the pages of 1974's Man-Thing. He also had a ten-issue limited series that ran from 1990 to 1991, followed by another in 2007. There have been four different...
- Debra WhitmanDebra WhitmanDebra "Deb" Whitman is a comic book character in the Marvel Comics universe, and was a brief love interest of Peter Parker in the Spectacular Spider-Man and The Amazing Spider-Man comic titles in the late 1970s and early 1980s...
(Secretary)
Current
- Anne-Marie Baker - Research Assistant to Dr. Evan Swann while getting doctorate, born in France, raised in London.
- Professor Rodney Ballinger (Chemistry)
- Professor Marina Caches
- Dean Marcus Corliss
- Dr Philip Coyles - Science advisor of Eddie McDonough
- Dr. Henry Croft -Member of the Hydro-MenHydro-MenThe Hydro-Men is a fictional organization in the Marvel Universe.The fanatical scientist Herman Frayne used mutagenic Terrigen Mist to transform himself into a green, scaly-skinned humanoid...
- David Dwyer - Former president of ESU
- Marc Fox
- Chancellor Edward Gorman
- Mark Howard
- Professor Francis Hutton (Sociology)
- Daniel Ironwood (Cosmology) - Former expert in nuclear physics, kidnapped by the Soviet Super Soldiers, in effort to force him to complete a bomb.
- Dean Eliot Irvine
- Dr. Joseph Jennings (Member of the Hydro-MenHydro-MenThe Hydro-Men is a fictional organization in the Marvel Universe.The fanatical scientist Herman Frayne used mutagenic Terrigen Mist to transform himself into a green, scaly-skinned humanoid...
) - Dr. Michael Kissick (Biochemistry) - Coerced into formulating poisons for RamrodRamrod (Marvel Comics)Ramrod is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional character biography:The man named Ramrod was a foreman on an offshore oil rig. He was turned into a cyborg by corrupt attorney Kerwin J. Broderick and Moondragon, using the advanced technology of Titan. He was given a steel...
- Dr. Maxwell Lubisch - Attempted to tap into extradimensional power source, resulted in Spider-ManSpider-ManSpider-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...
receiving Captain UniverseCaptain UniverseCaptain Universe is a disembodied superhero in Marvel Comics' universe who was created by Bill Mantlo and Michael Golden, and first appeared in Micronauts vol. 1 #8. It is the guardian and protector of Eternity...
power; history of failed experiment abroad, blackmailed by Sebastian ShawSebastian Shaw (comics)Sebastian Hiram Shaw is a fictional comic book supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe, and an adversary of the X-Men.A mutant, Shaw possesses the ability to absorb energy and transform it into raw strength...
. - Professor Robin Mason
- Dean Enrico Montesi
- Dr. Dwight Newhall
- Professor Scott Pinter
- Dr. Benita Sanchez
- Prof. Isaac Sandor - Discovered Omnivirus
- Professor Isaac Slattery
- Dean Morris Sloan (Entomology) - Graduate professor under whom Peter ParkerSpider-ManSpider-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...
, Phillip Chang, Marcy Kane and Steve Hopkins studied and worked; inadvertently revived Swarm - Evan SwannCaptain UniverseCaptain Universe is a disembodied superhero in Marvel Comics' universe who was created by Bill Mantlo and Michael Golden, and first appeared in Micronauts vol. 1 #8. It is the guardian and protector of Eternity...
- Became one of the hosts for Captain Universe - Peregrine Took
- Damon Walthers - Research scientist, developed a force field device, which was stolen by his lab assistant Clay Wilson, who became ForceForce (comics)Force is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Prince Namor, the Savage Sub-Mariner #67 Force is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Prince Namor, the...
- Peter Wilcox - Theoretical physicist, college classmate of She-Hulk, once dated Jen Walters, assisted in discovering nature of the compaction receptacles and Encroachiverses
Former
- Dean Menckin
- Professor Gilbert
- Dr. Ashley Kafka
- Edward Lansky (Lightmaster)LightmasterLightmaster is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe.-Fictional character biography:Edward Lansky was born in New York City...
- Professor Toshiro Mikashi (Entomology) - later seconded to Williams University. Creator of the Arachnis Project and the father of Gunplay. He sacrificed his own life in an effort to destroy Carlton Drake/Homo Arachnis and his formula to so it would not be misused
- Prof. Buck Mitty (Humbug)Humbug (comics)Buck Mitty, known as Humbug, is a fictional character that appeared in the Marvel Comics universe. Humbug was originally a super-villain but later became a super-hero and a member of the Heroes for Hire.-Fictional character biography:...
(Entomology) - Left after they cut his funds, established Humbug identity to gain alternate funding. Also known as the Bug-Man of Alcatraz - Prof. Horatio Piper (Anthropology) - discovered Kingorge tribe and brought them to the United States. He was killed by Micah Synn after he freed Debbie Nelson
- Harrison Turk (Lunatik)LunatikLunatik is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.- Publication history :Lunatik first appeared in Creatures on the Loose #35-37 , and was created by David Anthony Kraft and George Pérez....
- Miles Warren (the Jackal)Jackal (Marvel Comics)The Jackal is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in The Amazing Spider-Man #129 , and was created by writer Gerry Conway and artist Ross Andru. In The Amazing Spider-Man #148 The Jackal is a fictional character that appears in...
- Clifton Shallot (the Vulture)Vulture (comics)The Vulture is the name of six comic book supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. The best known Vulture in the Marvel Universe is Adrian Toomes, an elderly enemy of Spider-Man created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in The Amazing Spider-Man #2 .-Golden Age Vulture:In Young Men #26, a scientist...
. - Aaron Warren
Current
- Todd Aiken (SHOC)
- Amber McIntosh - mutant, may have been depowered.
- Axel Asher (Access)Access (comics)Access is a fictional character owned by both DC Comics and Marvel Comics. He made his first appearance in DC vs. Marvel #1 , a special crossover between the two companies. He was created as both a way to explain the events of the story as well as a means to enable future intercompany...
- Kyle Barker (Patchwork)
- Brian Broyd - roommate of Eddie McDonoughHornet (comics)The Hornet is an identity used by three fictional characters in the Marvel Universe, one villain, and two heroes. Both the first and third Hornets have suffered from physical disabilities.-Hornet :-Fictional character biography:...
- Roger "Caps" Cooper - Classmate and college roommate of Richard RiderNova (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...
; Nephew of Megaman; he is aware of Richard Rider's alter ego - Brad Davis - former star quarterback, dated Mary Jane WatsonMary Jane WatsonMary Jane Watson, often shortened to MJ, is a fictional supporting character appearing, originally, in Marvel comic books and, later, in multiple spin-offs and dramatizations of the Spider-Man titles as the best friend, love interest, and one-time wife of Peter Parker, the alter ego of Spider-Man...
- Delaney "Dee Dee" Devereaux (Geiger)Geiger (comics)Geiger is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe. She first appeared in Doc Samson #1 , created by Dan Slott.-Fictional character biography:...
- mutated by Empire State University’s experimental particle accelerator - Max Devreaux - briefly dated Emma Frost, forced to assault her by Astrid Bloom, suspended
- Bernie Dillon - roommate of Richard Rider, employed at Marvel Burger, aware of Nova’s secret identity
- Harvey Kenneth Farber
- Holly Gillis - former Empire State University art student, she formerly dated Hector AyalaHector AyalaHéctor Ayala was an Argentine guitarist and composer.Ayala was born in Concordia in the province of Entre Rios. He started his career as a guitarist in Buenos Aires and made his debut in 1936 accompanying tango and folk singers...
- Lillian Hsu
- Kai McNamara
- Mr. Olgivy Landsfield - dozed off in the classroom of Peregrine Took, who cast frightening illusions into his mind
- William Ledge - badly beaten by Lunatik when he tried to come to Valkyrie's aid, friend of Dollar Bill
- Patrick O'Keefe (Neutrino Annihilator) - member of on-campus mutant group, Magnetic North
- Christie McDermott - of Jack and Jill, former roommate of Emma Frost, briefly dated Ian Kendall, assaulted by him while he was controlled by Emma Frost, pressed charges against him, but forced to act like she was psycho/obsessed with him by Emma to clear Ian
- Brigit O'Neil - archeology student at Empire State University, acquaintance of Human Torch (Johnny Storm)
- Maria de Guadalupe Santiago (Silverclaw)
- Susan Sawyer - girlfriend of Bryan Broyd who was the roommate of Eddie McDonoughHornet (comics)The Hornet is an identity used by three fictional characters in the Marvel Universe, one villain, and two heroes. Both the first and third Hornets have suffered from physical disabilities.-Hornet :-Fictional character biography:...
- Anita Shannons
- Jennifer and Janet Kovalski, Gigi Martin, Alexis "Alex" Madden - formerly at Empire State University, sought to promote peaceful relationships between humans and mutants, made up of both, several killed when Alex’s powers exploded out of control
- Robin Vega
- Shantal Wilsk - friend of Mary Jane WatsonMary Jane WatsonMary Jane Watson, often shortened to MJ, is a fictional supporting character appearing, originally, in Marvel comic books and, later, in multiple spin-offs and dramatizations of the Spider-Man titles as the best friend, love interest, and one-time wife of Peter Parker, the alter ego of Spider-Man...
Former
- Hector Ayala (White Tiger)White Tiger (Hector Ayala)White Tiger is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe, and was created by Bill Mantlo and George Pérez. First appearing in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #19 , he is the first Puerto Rican superhero in the history of comics, and Marvel's first superhero of Hispanic descent.- Publication history...
- Basenji - member of the Litter
- Astrid BloomAstrid BloomAstrid Bloom is a fictional character, a mutant in the Marvel Comics Universe. Her first appearance was in Emma Frost #14.-Fictional character biography:...
- Manipulated her own sister to kill their parents after they began neglecting her; manipulated Emma FrostEmma FrostEmma Grace Frost is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #129 , and was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne....
to turn her against humanity. - Brian Braddock (Captain Britain)Captain BritainCaptain Britain , briefly known as Britannic, is a fictional character, a superhero appearing in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Chris Claremont and Herb Trimpe, he first appeared in Captain Britain Weekly, #1...
- was a brief exchange student. - Dane - member of the Litter
- Dollar Bill - TV producer, attempted to make documentary about Defenders, former roommate of Harrison Turk, later had own Public-access televisionPublic-access televisionPublic-access television is a form of non-commercial mass media where ordinary people can create content television programming which is cablecast through cable TV specialty channels...
cable TV show - Emma FrostEmma FrostEmma Grace Frost is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #129 , and was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne....
- Majored in Education with a minor in Business Administration - Johnny Gallo (Ricochet)Ricochet (comics)Ricochet was an alternate identity used by the fictional superhero Spider-Man, and later adopted by college student Johnny Gallo, who appeared in the Marvel Comics series, Slingers.-Ricochet :...
- Member of ExcelsiorExcelsior (comics)Loners is a spin-off mini-series of comic books from Marvel Comics, first appearing in the pages of Runaways. It consists of a Los Angeles-based support group for former teenage superheroes from New York, founded by Turbo of the New Warriors, and Phil Urich, the heroic former Green Goblin...
; former member of SlingersSlingersThe Slingers are a group of fictional superheroes in the Marvel Comics universe. They starred in their own eponymous short-lived comic book.-History:... - Ritchie Gilmore (Prodigy)Prodigy (comics)Prodigy, in comics, may refer to:*Prodigy , a character featured prominently in various X-Men titles*Prodigy , a character who first appeared in Slingers*Spider-Man has gone by the name Prodigy...
- Former member of SlingersSlingersThe Slingers are a group of fictional superheroes in the Marvel Comics universe. They starred in their own eponymous short-lived comic book.-History:... - Melissa Gold (Songbird)Songbird (comics)Songbird , formerly known as Screaming Mimi, is a fictional character, a superheroine and former supervillainess in the Marvel Comics Universe.-Publication history:...
- Felicia Hardy (Black Cat)Black Cat (comics)The Black Cat is a fictional character, a superheroine in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Keith Pollard, she first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #194 ....
Dated and was raped by a boy named "Ryan", who also attended the university. - Eddie McDonough (Hornet)Hornet (comics)The Hornet is an identity used by three fictional characters in the Marvel Universe, one villain, and two heroes. Both the first and third Hornets have suffered from physical disabilities.-Hornet :-Fictional character biography:...
-former member of SlingersSlingersThe Slingers are a group of fictional superheroes in the Marvel Comics universe. They starred in their own eponymous short-lived comic book.-History:... - NamoritaNamoritaNamorita 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...
- Candace Nelson - Research project on the SallisMan-ThingThe Man-Thing is a fictional character, a monster in publications from Marvel Comics. Created by writers Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, and Gerry Conway and artist Gray Morrow, the character first appeared in Savage Tales #1 , and went on to be featured in various titles and in his own series, including...
Papers got her in trouble with the government. - Harry OsbornHarry OsbornHarry Osborn is a fictional character, a supporting character of Spider-Man in the . In addition to being Peter Parker's best friend, Harry was the second Green Goblin and is the son of Norman Osborn...
- Kevin Wilson (Pitbull) - member of the Litter
- Poodle - member of the Litter
- Steve Rogers (Captain America)Captain AmericaCaptain 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...
- Richard Rider (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...
- Greg Salinger (Foolkiller)FoolkillerThe Foolkiller is a fictional character appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by writer Steve Gerber and first appeared in the pages of 1974's Man-Thing. He also had a ten-issue limited series that ran from 1990 to 1991, followed by another in 2007. There have been four different...
- Attended some undergraduate courses taught by Peter Parker before resuming his Foolkiller identity. - Cassie St. Commons (Dusk)Dusk (comics)Dusk was an identity used by several fictional superheroes in the Marvel Universe. It was eventually adopted by college student Cassie St. Commons, who appeared in the Marvel Comics' series, Slingers.-Negative Zone:...
- former member of SlingersSlingersThe Slingers are a group of fictional superheroes in the Marvel Comics universe. They starred in their own eponymous short-lived comic book.-History:... - Gwen StacyGwen StacyGwendolyn "Gwen" Stacy appears as a supporting character in Marvel Comics' Spider-Man series. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, she first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #31 ....
- died before completing term - Jonothon Evan Starsmore (Chamber)Chamber (comics)Jonothon "Jono" Evan Starsmore, better known as Chamber or Decibel, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero associated with the X-Men and the New Warriors....
- Attended briefly whilst investigating undercover a series of mutant attacks on campus for the X-Men - Johnny Storm (Human Torch)Human TorchThe Human Torch is a fictional character and superhero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, he is a member of the superhero team the Fantastic Four, debuting in The Fantastic Four #1...
- Monte Devlin (Terrier) - member of the Litter
- Eugene "Flash" ThompsonFlash ThompsonEugene "Flash" Thompson is a supporting character in Marvel Comics’s Spider-Man series. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15 ....
- Phil UrichPhil UrichPhilip Benjamin "Phil" Urich is a Marvel Comics character whose first appearance was in Web of Spider-Man #125. He once was the second person to use the Green Goblin identity as a superhero instead of a supervillain...
- Valkyrie
- Walter Schmidt-Crane - Chamber's roommate; on exchange program with the Xavier InstituteX-MansionIn the fictional Marvel Comics universe, the X-Mansion is the common name for Professor Xavier's mansion. It is the base of operations and training site of the X-Men and the location of a school for mutant teenagers, the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning, formerly Xavier's School for Gifted...
- Mary Jane WatsonMary Jane WatsonMary Jane Watson, often shortened to MJ, is a fictional supporting character appearing, originally, in Marvel comic books and, later, in multiple spin-offs and dramatizations of the Spider-Man titles as the best friend, love interest, and one-time wife of Peter Parker, the alter ego of Spider-Man...
- majored in PsychologyPsychologyPsychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
after returning to the college - Jack Hammer (Weasel)Weasel (comics)Weasel is a fictional character who appears in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Fabian Nicieza and Joe Madureira, he first appeared in Deadpool: The Circle Chase #1 . Weasel is a friend, sidekick, information broker and arms dealer for Deadpool...
- Dropped out after DeadpoolDeadpool (comics)Deadpool is a fictional character, a mercenary and anti-hero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by artist Rob Liefeld and writer Fabian Nicieza, Deadpool first appeared in The New Mutants #98 Deadpool (Wade Winston Wilson) is a fictional character, a mercenary and...
went back in time and sabotaged his chances at a job at Oscorp.
Graduates/Alumni
- Dr. Bradley Bolton - Co-creator of the WHO computer; sacrificed life protecting daughter from Paine, who wanted information on WHO
- Phillip Chang - took vow of peace, assaulted by white dragon ii. skilled martial artist
- Chip Lockley - partnered with Ethan Albright in Agro-Lab, attempted to develop plant growth accelerator, slain by Carnage
- Ethan Albright - Agro-Lab, partnered with Chip Lockley in project to accelerate plant growth
- Roger Hochberg - friend of Peter Parker, dated Mia Carrerra, encountered Red Ghost and Super-Apes
- Steve Hopkins - with Peter Parker, biophysics major, practical joker
- Marcy Kane - Kaina - Contraxian, posed as science grad student at Empire State University, former lover of Jack of Hearts, friend and co-worker of Peter Parker
- Mary Kelleher
- Chip Martin (Schizoid Man)
- Carlos Munoz - assisted in Nuform experiments for Roxxon
- Peter Parker (Spider-Man)Spider-ManSpider-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...
- Paul Stacy
Television
In Spider-Man and His Amazing FriendsSpider-Man and His Amazing Friends
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends is an animated series produced by Marvel Productions starring established Marvel Comics characters Spider-Man and Iceman and an original character, Firestar...
, the university is sometimes shown as Empire State University and sometimes shown as Eastern State University.
Empire State is featured in The Spectacular Spider-Man as the college where Eddie Brock
Eddie Brock
Eddie Brock is a fictional character created by David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane. A comic book supervillain, Brock's earliest appearance is a cameo in Web of Spider-Man #18 before making his first full appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #299 as Venom...
attends and works as a lab assistant under Dr. Curt Connors
Lizard (comics)
The Lizard is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe and enemy of Spider-Man. The Lizard first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #6 , and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko...
.
In Spider-Man: The Animated Series, Peter Parker is a college student and attends Empire State University, as does Debra Whitman and Michael Morbius. Also, Dr. Curt Connors, the Lizard, is a professor there.
Films
- In the film Spider-Man 2Spider-Man 2Spider-Man 2 is a 2004 American superhero film directed by Sam Raimi, written by Alvin Sargent and developed by Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, and Michael Chabon. It is the second film in the Spider-Man film franchise based on the fictional Marvel Comics character Spider-Man...
, Peter Parker attends Columbia UniversityColumbia UniversityColumbia University in the City of New York is a private, Ivy League university in Manhattan, New York City. Columbia is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York, the fifth oldest in the United States, and one of the country's nine Colonial Colleges founded before the...
and not ESU, although in Spider-Man: The New Animated SeriesSpider-Man: The New Animated SeriesSpider-Man: The New Animated Series is an animated series featuring the Marvel comic book superhero Spider-Man, which ran for one season, 13 episodes, starting on July 11, 2003...
, which is set in between the first two Spider-Man movies, he, Mary Jane and Harry attend ESU. In Spider-Man 3Spider-Man 3Spider-Man 3 is a 2007 American superhero film written and directed by Sam Raimi, with a screenplay by Ivan Raimi and Alvin Sargent. It is the third film in the Sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy based on the fictional Marvel Comics character Spider-Man...
, Robbie Robertson declares that the "Empire State Photography Department" confirms that Eddie BrockEddie BrockEddie Brock is a fictional character created by David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane. A comic book supervillain, Brock's earliest appearance is a cameo in Web of Spider-Man #18 before making his first full appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #299 as Venom...
's picture of Spider-Man robbing a bank in the black suit is a fake.
- Director Louis LeterrierLouis LeterrierLouis Leterrier is a French film director whose notable films include the first two Transporter movies, Unleashed , The Incredible Hulk , and Clash of the Titans .-Life and career:...
wanted Bruce BannerHulk (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 ....
to meet Samuel SternsLeader (comics)The Leader is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Tales to Astonish #62, and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. In 2009, The Leader was ranked as IGN's 63rd Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time.Actor Tim Blake...
at Empire State University in The Incredible HulkThe Incredible Hulk (film)The Incredible Hulk is a 2008 superhero action film based on the Marvel Comics character the Hulk. It is directed by Louis Leterrier and stars Edward Norton as Dr. Bruce Banner. It is the second film to be released in the Marvel Cinematic Universe...
. In the finished film Sterns' place of teaching is named as Grayburn College in 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....
's database, because Columbia PicturesColumbia PicturesColumbia Pictures Industries, Inc. is an American film production and distribution company. Columbia Pictures now forms part of the Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group, owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment, a subsidiary of the Japanese conglomerate Sony. It is one of the leading film companies...
, who own the name as part of their rights to film Spider-ManSpider-ManSpider-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...
, refused. Grayburn College is also used in the 2010 show The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest HeroesThe Avengers: Earth's Mightiest HeroesThe Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes is an American animated television series by Marvel Animation in cooperation with Film Roman based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Avengers. The show debuted on Disney XD in Fall 2010 starting with a 20 part micro-series. A second season has been...
as the college where Henry PymHenry PymDr. 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...
, or Ant-Man does his research. It is named in the first season episode "The Ultron Imperative."
Video games
- In the game Spider-Man 2: The Sinister SixSpider-Man 2: The Sinister Six- Storyline :Doctor Octopus has kidnapped Aunt May and re-assembled the Sinister Six supervillains; Mysterio, Sandman, Vulture, Scorpia, and Kraven...
, Doctor Octopus kidnaps Aunt May and holds her hostage in the university.
- In the game adaptions of the second two Spider-Man films, the Empire State Building can be seen and visited. In both games this building is the highest point in the game but in the Ultimate Spider-Man game both the building and university can be visited.
- In The Incredible HulkThe Incredible Hulk (2008 video game)The Incredible Hulk is a video game based on the Marvel superhero Hulk and the 2008 film. The console versions were released on June 5, 2008 and the PC version was released on June 10, 2008...
(2008), the subplot with Samuel Sterns at ESU is adapted from the film that the game is based on. Empire State University is also a marked location on the game's map screen, one of many that the player must destroy to earn certain collectible items.