Javelynn (comics)
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Javelynn is a fictional supervillain in the Marvel Comics
universe. The character first appeared in Hawkeye vol.2 #1 (1994) and was created by Chuck Dixon
and Scott Kolins
.
The correct spelling, Javelin, is the name of two separate fictional superheroes in the Marvel Universe
.
vol. 2 #1-4 (1994).
as mercenaries to serve a cell of the subversive organization known the Secret Empire
. Viper
, the leader of the cell, ordered Javelynn and Trick Shot to protect the animal experiments which were being conducted at the Secret Empire headquarters, the Enclave, in the Canadian Rockies
. Sometime later, the Enclave was stumbled upon by Hawkeye
, who had isolated himself in the area after the apparent death of his wife Mockingbird
. Hawkeye battled with Javelynn and his former mentor but was quickly overpowered and driven away. Reporting back to Viper
, Javelynn and Trick Shot were ordered to hunt down and kill Hawkeye and anyone who got in their way. Later, after Trick Shot had decided to abandon his mercenary contract and side with his former pupil, Javelynn battled Hawkeye alone and was effortlessly subdued.
and an ally of Rom. Javelin uses a plandanium javelin as his primary weapon.
superhero and a member of S.H.E. (Super Heroes of Europe) from the 2000 Sentry
limited series. The character, along with numerous other European superheroes, was killed by the Void.
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. The character first appeared in Hawkeye vol.2 #1 (1994) and was created by Chuck Dixon
Chuck Dixon
Charles "Chuck" Dixon is an American comic book writer, best known for long runs on Batman titles in the 1990s.-Biography:Dixon grew up in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, area, reading comics of all genres...
and Scott Kolins
Scott Kolins
Scott Kolins is an American illustrator, writer and creator for multiple different superhero and science fiction comic books. His main credits are as a penciler but he is an established inker as well as colorist and has some credits as a writer.-Biography:...
.
The correct spelling, Javelin, is the name of two separate fictional superheroes in the Marvel 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...
.
Publication history
Javelynn appeared as one of the central villains in 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...
vol. 2 #1-4 (1994).
Fictional character biography
Javelynn was hired along with Trick ShotTrick Shot (comics)
Trick Shot is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. He first appeared in Solo Avengers #1 and was created by Tom DeFalco and Mark Bright...
as mercenaries to serve a cell of the subversive organization known the Secret Empire
Secret Empire
-Fictional organization history:This subversive organization has been headed by a number of different leaders, always known as “Number One,” with each iteration's goals following the desires of its current leader. The Secret Empire was originally founded by a scientist who felt like an anonymous...
. Viper
Viper (Madame Hydra)
Viper, formerly known as Madame Hydra, is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe who is a foe of the Avengers and the X-Men...
, the leader of the cell, ordered Javelynn and Trick Shot to protect the animal experiments which were being conducted at the Secret Empire headquarters, the Enclave, in the Canadian Rockies
Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies comprise the Canadian segment of the North American Rocky Mountains range. They are the eastern part of the Canadian Cordillera, extending from the Interior Plains of Alberta to the Rocky Mountain Trench of British Columbia. The southern end borders Idaho and Montana of the USA...
. Sometime later, the Enclave was stumbled upon by 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...
, who had isolated himself in the area after the apparent death of his wife Mockingbird
Mockingbird (comics)
Mockingbird, in comics, may refer to:* Mockingbird , a fictional superheroine in the Marvel Comics universe* Mockingbird , a fictional villain in the DC Comics universe...
. Hawkeye battled with Javelynn and his former mentor but was quickly overpowered and driven away. Reporting back to Viper
Viper (Madame Hydra)
Viper, formerly known as Madame Hydra, is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe who is a foe of the Avengers and the X-Men...
, Javelynn and Trick Shot were ordered to hunt down and kill Hawkeye and anyone who got in their way. Later, after Trick Shot had decided to abandon his mercenary contract and side with his former pupil, Javelynn battled Hawkeye alone and was effortlessly subdued.
Powers and abilities
Javelynn displays a deadly accuracy with projectile weapons. Her weapons of choice are miniature javelin-like stakes, which are visibly stored around her wrists, ankles, and her back. Javelynn also demonstrates an athletic and acrobatic prowess as well as honed hand-to-hand combat skills.Javelin (Darnin)
Javelin (Darnin) is a member of the SpaceknightsSpaceknights
Spaceknights is a name used by at least three distinct groups of characters in the fictional . The better known group is a core concept of the 1980s comic book Rom Spaceknight, while the other two are far more recent creations and not much is yet known about them.-Galador's Spaceknights:The...
and an ally of Rom. Javelin uses a plandanium javelin as his primary weapon.
Javelin (S.H.E.)
Javelin is a FinnishFinland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
superhero and a member of S.H.E. (Super Heroes of Europe) from the 2000 Sentry
Sentry (Robert Reynolds)
The Sentry is a fictional character in the . The character first appears in The Sentry #1 and was created by Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee, with uncredited conceptual contributions by Rick Veitch.-Creation:...
limited series. The character, along with numerous other European superheroes, was killed by the Void.
External links
- Javelynn (Earth-616) at the Marvel Database Project
- Javelynn (comic book character) at Comic Vine