Mad Dog (comics)
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Mad-Dog is a fictional character
in the Marvel Comics
Universe.
were high school sweethearts, and got married shortly after graduation. He became a colonel
in the USAF
. He later became the security consultant to the Brand Corporation. He began an investigation of the Beast
's appearances at the Brand Corporation. While he was working for Brand, he and Patsy grew distant and got divorced. Baxter had the Squadron Supreme
capture the Avengers
, and held them prisoner at a Brand facility. Baxter confronted his ex-wife Patsy, and was forced by Hellcat to release the Avengers from Brand captivity.
Baxter later allowed Roxxon, the company to which Brand was a subsidiary, to experiment on him and mutate him. As Mad-Dog, he became a mercenary
, and directed Mutant Force
. He invaded the wedding of Daimon Hellstrom
and Patsy Walker to abduct Patsy and the Defenders
. He was defeated by Daimon Hellstrom, and placed in S.H.I.E.L.D.
custody along with Mutant Force. However, he escaped with Mutant Force. He became an agent of the third Secret Empire
. As security chief, he aided the Secret Empire and its leader, Professor Power
, in an attempt to start World War III. Together with Mutant Force, he battled and was defeated by the Defenders.
Much later, Mad-Dog abducted and intended to kill Hellcat, but was defeated by her. He joined Crossfire
and other costumed criminals in an attack on Hawkeye
. He also unsuccessfully attacked the Fantastic Four
during the "Acts of Vengeance
."
In Toronto
, Baxter was caught up in the violent influence of the release of the Sk'ar. He fought Gamma Flight
, but was teleported away by Manikin
's future self. Roxxon hired him and Angar
to lead a group of operatives in a twofold mission: infiltrate and destroy S.H.I.E.L.D.
. The villains stormed the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier
, but the new Super-Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. eventually defeated Baxter and other villains. He fought Crossbones
, as the first of five competitors at a super-villain convention on Boca Caliente and was quickly defeated. He was later present when Captain America
, Diamondback
, Falcon
and Shang-Chi
battled numerous villains on the island. He next worked with Taskmaster
, when was sent to test the skills of Siren, an Ultraverse
resident on Earth-616
.
. Baxter was given superhuman strength and endurance, and superhumanly acute senses of hearing and smell. He possesses bionically strengthened jaw muscles, and has been given large hollow, fang-like canine teeth. His teeth can emit a foaming chemical poison, to which he himself is immune, which can induce paralysis and possibly death if it enters a victim's bloodstream through Mad-Dog's bite. However, the process which gave Mad Dog his powers also gave him insanity which clouds his judgment and behavior.
Robert Baxter has received combat training from the U.S. Air Force.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
in the Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
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Universe.
Publication history
His first appearance is in Miss America Comics #2 (1944). His first appearance as Buzz Baxter in modern comics was in Amazing Adventures #13 (Jul 1972), and his first appearance as Mad-Dog was in Defenders vol. 1 #125.Fictional character biography
Robert "Buzz" Baxter was born in Centerville, California. He and Patsy WalkerHellcat (comics)
Hellcat is a fictional character published by Marvel Comics. She premiered as the star of a teen romantic-comedy series and was later integrated into Marvel superhero franchises such as the Avengers and the Defenders....
were high school sweethearts, and got married shortly after graduation. He became a colonel
Colonel
Colonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
in the USAF
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
. He later became the security consultant to the Brand Corporation. He began an investigation of the Beast
Beast (comics)
Beast , Dr. Henry Philip "Hank" McCoy, is a comic book character, a Marvel Comics superhero and a member of the mutant team of superheroes known as the X-Men...
's appearances at the Brand Corporation. While he was working for Brand, he and Patsy grew distant and got divorced. Baxter had the Squadron Supreme
Squadron Supreme
The Squadron Supreme is a fictional superhero team that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Squadron Supreme first appeared in Avengers #85 - 86 The Squadron Supreme is a fictional superhero team that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Squadron Supreme first...
capture the Avengers
Avengers (comics)
The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers...
, and held them prisoner at a Brand facility. Baxter confronted his ex-wife Patsy, and was forced by Hellcat to release the Avengers from Brand captivity.
Baxter later allowed Roxxon, the company to which Brand was a subsidiary, to experiment on him and mutate him. As Mad-Dog, he became a mercenary
Mercenary
A mercenary, is a person who takes part in an armed conflict based on the promise of material compensation rather than having a direct interest in, or a legal obligation to, the conflict itself. A non-conscript professional member of a regular army is not considered to be a mercenary although he...
, and directed Mutant Force
Resistants (comics)
The Resistants, also known as Mutant Force are a fictional supervillain group in the Marvel Comics universe. They were originally the second incarnation of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, but have become completely independent of the other incarnations of that group, except that they were...
. He invaded the wedding of Daimon Hellstrom
Daimon Hellstrom
Daimon Hellstrom, also known as the Son of Satan and Hellstorm, is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:He first appeared in Ghost Rider Daimon Hellstrom, also known as the Son of Satan and Hellstorm, is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics...
and Patsy Walker to abduct Patsy and the Defenders
Defenders (comics)
The Defenders is the name of a number of Marvel Comics superhero groups which are usually presented as a "non-team" of individualistic "outsiders," each known for following their own agendas...
. He was defeated by Daimon Hellstrom, and placed 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....
custody along with Mutant Force. However, he escaped with Mutant Force. He became an agent of the third 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...
. As security chief, he aided the Secret Empire and its leader, Professor Power
Professor Power
Professor Power is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe. His first appearance was in Marvel Team-Up vol. 1 #117, although individuals working for him appear before then.-Fictional character biography:...
, in an attempt to start World War III. Together with Mutant Force, he battled and was defeated by the Defenders.
Much later, Mad-Dog abducted and intended to kill Hellcat, but was defeated by her. He joined Crossfire
Crossfire (comics)
Crossfire is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by writer Steven Grant and artist Jim Craig in Marvel Two-in-One #52...
and other costumed criminals in an attack on 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...
. He also unsuccessfully attacked the Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four
The Fantastic Four is a fictional superhero team appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The group debuted in The Fantastic Four #1 , which helped to usher in a new level of realism in the medium...
during the "Acts of Vengeance
Acts of Vengeance
"Acts of Vengeance" is a comic book crossover storyline that ran through several titles published by Marvel Comics from December 1989 to February 1990.-Publication history:...
."
In Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Baxter was caught up in the violent influence of the release of the Sk'ar. He fought Gamma Flight
Gamma Flight
Gamma Flight is the name of two fictional Canadian teams of superheroes in the Marvel Comics Universe.-Flight tier level:They first appeared in Alpha Flight vol. 1, #1 ....
, but was teleported away by Manikin
Manikin (comics)
Manikin is a fictional mutant character featured in the publications of Marvel Comics. He is a super hero and former member of Alpha Flight.-Publication history:...
's future self. Roxxon hired him and Angar
Angar the Screamer
Angar the Screamer , also known as Scream, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics supervillain- Publication history :...
to lead a group of operatives in a twofold mission: infiltrate and destroy 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....
. The villains stormed the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier
Helicarrier
The Helicarrier is a fictional flying aircraft carrier specifically designed to be capable of independent powered flight in addition to the conventional functions of aircraft carriers...
, but the new Super-Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. eventually defeated Baxter and other villains. He fought Crossbones
Crossbones (comics)
Crossbones is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by writer Mark Gruenwald and artist Kieron Dwyer in Captain America #359-360 . Crossbones usually appears as a henchman of the Red Skull...
, as the first of five competitors at a super-villain convention on Boca Caliente and was quickly defeated. He was later present when 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...
, Diamondback
Diamondback (comics)
Diamondback is the name of four fictional characters appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:Diamondback first appeared in Captain America #310 , written by Mark Gruenwald and illustrated by Paul Neary.-Willis Stryker:The first Diamondback was a foe of Luke Cage...
, Falcon
Falcon (comics)
The Falcon is a fictional comic book superhero in comic books published by Marvel Comics.Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Gene Colan, and introduced in Captain America #117 , the character is mainstream comics' first African-American superhero...
and Shang-Chi
Shang-Chi
Shang-Chi is a Marvel Comics character, often called the "Master of Kung Fu". He was created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin....
battled numerous villains on the island. He next worked with Taskmaster
Taskmaster
Taskmaster is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. The character is primarily a supervillain but is often portrayed as an antihero. The Taskmaster first appeared in Avengers vol.1 #195 and was created by David Michelinie and George Pérez...
, when was sent to test the skills of Siren, an Ultraverse
Ultraverse
The Ultraverse was the name given to a comic book imprint published by the American company Malibu Comics. The Ultraverse was a shared universe in which a variety of characters — known within the comics as "Ultras" — acquired super-human abilities.-History:...
resident on Earth-616
Earth-616
In the fictional Marvel Comics multiverse, Earth-616 or Earth 616 is the name used to identify the primary continuity in which most Marvel Comics titles take place.-Origin of Earth-616:...
.
Powers and abilities
Mad-Dog gained superhuman powers as a result of bionic engineering and cellular augmentation by the Roxxon Mutagenic Department and by the third Secret EmpireSecret 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...
. Baxter was given superhuman strength and endurance, and superhumanly acute senses of hearing and smell. He possesses bionically strengthened jaw muscles, and has been given large hollow, fang-like canine teeth. His teeth can emit a foaming chemical poison, to which he himself is immune, which can induce paralysis and possibly death if it enters a victim's bloodstream through Mad-Dog's bite. However, the process which gave Mad Dog his powers also gave him insanity which clouds his judgment and behavior.
Robert Baxter has received combat training from the U.S. Air Force.