Mad Dog Rassitano
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Mad Dog Rassitano is a Marvel Comics
fictional character that first appeared in The Mighty Thor
#426 (1990). Mad Dog was created by Pittsburgh artist Ron Frenz
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, that dealt with super-powered criminals. The long-haired, wise-cracking Mad Dog specialized in all sorts of firearms and heavy weaponry.
Mad Dog now uses various super weaponry, ostensibly taken from the super-villains he brings to justice – though he has revealed to Spider-Girl that they are only replicas of the villains' weapons, made for the publicity.
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fictional character that first appeared in The Mighty 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....
#426 (1990). Mad Dog was created by Pittsburgh artist Ron Frenz
Ron Frenz
Ronald Wade Frenz is an American comic book artist known for his work for Marvel Comics. He is well-known for his 1980s work on Amazing Spider-Man, and more recently, for his work on Spider-Girl...
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First incarnation
Mad Dog was part of a human SWAT team, named Code: BlueCode: Blue
Code: Blue is a fictional organization in the Marvel Universe.Code: Blue was a New York City police SWAT team that was specially trained and equipped to deal with super-powered criminals.-Publication history:...
, that dealt with super-powered criminals. The long-haired, wise-cracking Mad Dog specialized in all sorts of firearms and heavy weaponry.
Code: Blue Teammates
- Captain Shelley Conklin
- Daniel "Fireworks" Fielstein
- Samuel "Mother" Majowski
- Chief O'Grady
- Margarita "Rigger" Ruiz
- Lt. Marcus Stone
- Aaron Christopher Curzon
- Andrew "Jock" Jackson
Second incarnation
After a lengthy absence, Mad Dog returns in Amazing Spider-Girl #4. In this incarnation, Mad Dog is completely shaven and now a bounty hunter with his own TV show.Mad Dog now uses various super weaponry, ostensibly taken from the super-villains he brings to justice – though he has revealed to Spider-Girl that they are only replicas of the villains' weapons, made for the publicity.
Equipment Used
- The Shocker Gauntlet (taken from ShockerShocker (comics)The Shocker or just Shocker is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #46 and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Romita, Sr.-Fictional character biography:Herman Schultz was born in New York...
) — when activated by a thumb trigger, can project a concentrated blast of air that has been vibrated at an intense frequency. - The Prowler Glove (taken from ProwlerProwler (comics)The Prowler is the name of three fictional characters owned by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:The original Prowler character was a criminal-turned-superhero named Hobie Brown. He debuted in The Amazing Spider-Man #78...
) — an extremely sharp steel claw. - The Cyclone Belt (taken from Cyclone) — used to create whirlwinds
- Jump Boots (taken from KangarooKangaroo (comics)The Kangaroo is the alias of two fictional Spider-Man villains in the Marvel Universe. The first was introduced in The Amazing Spider-Man #81 in 1970; the second was first seen in Cage #13 in 1993 and made his debut in The Spectacular Spider-Man #242 in 1997...
) — used to jump greater distances - Cardiac Staff (taken from CardiacCardiac (comics)Cardiac is a fictional character comic book vigilante hero appearing in publications from Marvel Comics. Created by writer David Michelinie and penciller Erik Larsen, he first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #342 .-Fictional character biography:Elias Wirtham is a doctor driven by his...
) — used to produce powerful bolts of electricityElectricityElectricity is a general term encompassing a variety of phenomena resulting from the presence and flow of electric charge. These include many easily recognizable phenomena, such as lightning, static electricity, and the flow of electrical current in an electrical wire... - Beetle Glove (taken from BeetleBeetle (comics)Abner Ronald Jenkins is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:...
) — can stretch and stick to most surfaces - Telescopic Legs (taken from Stilt-ManStilt-ManStilt-Man is the name of two supervillains in Marvel Comics.-Publication history:Stilt-Man first appeared in Daredevil vol. 1 #8 and was one of his earliest enemies. He is a criminal wearing a suit of armor with powerful telescopic legs .The character did not age well, as his powers were more a...
) — a pair of extremely long, telescopic metal legs, which allow him to tower high over the ground
Appearances
- Thor #427-429 (December 1990 - February, 1991) - Ron Frenz & Tom DeFalco (writers), Ron Frenz (pencils), Joe Sinnott (inks), Ralph Macchio (editor)
- Deadly Foes of Spider-Man #2 (June 1991) - Danny Fingeroth (writer), Al Milgrom & Kerry Gammill (pencils), Al Milgrom & Mike Machlan (inks), Terry Kavanagh (editor)
- Thor #432 (May 1991) - Tom DeFalco & Ron Frenz (writer), Ron Frenz (pencils), Al Milgrom (inks), Ralph Macchio (editor)
- Thor #433 (June 1991) - Tom DeFalco (writer), Herb Trimpe (pencils), Al Milgrom (inks), Ralph Macchio (editor)
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#19 (August 1991) - Terry Kavanagh (writer), Chris Ivy (pencils), Don Hudson (inks), Danny Fingeroth (editor) - Thor #447-450 (May-August 1992) - Ron Frenz & Tom DeFalco (writers), Ron Frenz (pencils), Al Milgrom (inks), Ralph Macchio (editor)
- Thor #451 (September 1992) - Tom DeFalco (writer), Gary Hartle (pencils), Al Milgrom (inks), Ralph Macchio (editor)
- Marvel Comics Presents #112 (1992) - Danny Fingeroth (writer), Gene Colan (pencils), Al Williamson (inks), Terry Kavanagh (editor)
- Thor #456 (December 1992) - Ron Frenz & Tom DeFalco (writers), Ron Frenz (pencils), Al Milgrom (inks), Ralph Macchio (editor)
- Fantastic FourFantastic FourThe 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...
#372 (January, 1993) - Tom DeFalco & Paul Ryan (writers), Paul Ryan (pencils), Danny Bulanadi (inks), Ralph Macchio (editor) - Darkhawk #23 (January 1993) - Danny Fingeroth (writer), Mike Manley (pencils), Frank Percy, Chris Ivy & John Lowe (inks), Nel Yomtov (editor)
- Darkhawk #24 (February 1993) - Danny Fingeroth (writer), Mike Manley (pencils), Tim Dzon & Aaron McClellan (inks), Nel Yomtov (editor)
- Web of 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...
Annual #9 (1993) - Terry Kavanagh (writer), Chris Marrinan (pencils), Keith Williams (inks), Eric Fein (editor) - Spider-Man Unlimited #1 (May, 1993) - Terry Kavanagh (writer), Mark Bagley (pencils), Tom Palmer (inks), Danny Fingeroth (editor)
- ThunderstrikeThunderstrike (comics)Thuderstrike, in comics, may refer to:* Thunderstrike , the original Thunderstrike and a 1993 series he starred in* Thunderstrike , his son, the Thunderstrike of the MC2 universe...
#1 (June 1993) - Tom DeFalco &, Ron Frenz (writers), Ron Frenz (pencils), Al Milgrom (inks), Ralph Macchio (editor) - Sensational She-HulkShe-HulkShe-Hulk is a Marvel Comics superheroine. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Buscema, she first appeared in Savage She-Hulk #1 ....
#52 (June 1993) - Michael Eury (writer), Todd Britton (pencils), Mike DeCarlo (inks), Renee Witterstaetter (editor) - Spider-Man Unlimited #3 (November 1993) - Jack C. Harris (writer), Jesse Orozco (pencils), Mark Stegbauer (inks), Danny Fingeroth (editor)
- Thunderstrike #3 (December 1993) - Tom DeFalco &, Ron Frenz (writers), Ron Frenz (pencils), Al Milgrom (inks), Ralph Macchio (editor)
- Silver SableSilver SableSilver Sable is a fictional character from Marvel Comics, a female mercenary, hunter of war criminals, the leader of the Wild Pack, and CEO of Silver Sable International...
#27 (August 1994) - Gregory Wright (writer), Gordon Purcell (pencils), Pam Eklund (inks), Craig Anderson (editor) - Captain AmericaCaptain 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...
#426 (April 1994) - Mark Gruenwald (writer), Dave Hoover (pencils), Danny Bulanadi (inks), Mike Rockwitz (editor) - Thunderstrike #5-8 (February-May 1994) - Tom DeFalco &, Ron Frenz (writers), Ron Frenz (#6, 8) & Keith Pollard (#7) (pencils), Al Milgrom (#6, 8) & Sandu Florea (#7) (inks), Ralph Macchio (editor)
- New WarriorsNew WarriorsThe New Warriors is a Marvel Comics superhero team, traditionally consisting of young adult heroes. They first appeared in The Mighty Thor #411 .-General publication history:...
Annual #4 (1994) - Fabian Nicieza (writer), Stephen Jones (pencils), Ron Boyd, Kane, Ian Akin, Mike DeCarlo, Mark Stegbauer & Larry Mahlstedt (inks), Rob Tokar (editor) - Night ThrasherNight ThrasherNight Thrasher is a fictional character, a superhero published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in Thor #411 , and was created by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz.-Publication history:...
#15 (October 1994) - Kurt Busiek (writer), Art Nichols (pencils), Keith Aiken, Don Hudson & Art Nichols (inks), Rob Tokar (editor) - Thunderstrike #13-16 (October 1994 - January 1995) - Jean-Marc Lofficier & Roy Thomas (writers), Larry Alexander (pencils), Charles Barnett III (inks)
- X-ForceX-ForceX-Force is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero team, one of several spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise. Conceived by writer/illustrator Rob Liefeld, the team was formed in New Mutants, vol. 1 #100 and soon afterwards was featured in its own series.The group was a new incarnation of the 1980s...
#40 (November 1994) - Fabian Nicieza (writer), Tony Daniel (pencils), Kevin Conrad & Tim Townsend (inks), Bob Harras (editor) - Fantastic ForceFantastic ForceFantastic Force was a superhero team in the Marvel Universe, a spin-off of the Fantastic Four. The team had its own title, which lasted for eighteen issues from November 1994 to April 1996...
#6 (April 1995) - Tom Brevoort & Mike Kanterovich (writer), Dante Bastianoni (pencils), Ralph Cabrera (inks), Mike Rockwitz (editor) - Thunderstrike #22-23 (July-August 1995) - Tom DeFalco &, Ron Frenz (writers), Ron Frenz (pencils), Al Milgrom (inks), Ralph Macchio (editor)
- Journey into MysteryJourney into MysteryJourney into Mystery was an American comic book series published by Atlas Comics, and later its successor Marvel Comics. It featured horror, monster, and science fiction stories...
#505 (January 1997) - Tom DeFalco (writer), Deodato Studios (artists), Mark Gruenwald & Terry Kavanagh (editors) - Ghost RiderGhost Rider (comics)Ghost Rider is the name of several fictional supernatural antiheroes appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Marvel had previously used the name for a Western character whose name was later changed to Night Rider and subsequently to Phantom Rider.The first supernatural Ghost Rider is...
#82 (February, 1997) - Ivan Velez Jr. (writer), Pop Mahn (pencils), John Lowe (inks), James Felder (editor) - New ThunderboltsThunderbolts (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:...
#3 (February 2005) - Fabian Nicieza & Kurt Busiek (writers), Tom Grummett (pencils), Gary Erskine (inks), Tom Brevoort (editor) - Amazing Spider-Girl #3-4 (January - February 2007) Ron Frenz & Tom Defalco (plots, writers), Ron Frenz (pencils), Sal Buschema (Inks)