Moses Magnum
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Moses Magnum is a fictional character, an arms dealer, terrorist, and supervillain in the Marvel Comics
universe
.
and Ross Andru
.
The character subsequently appears in Power Man Annual #1 (1976), The Uncanny X-Men #118-119 (February–March 1979), Marvel Tales #212-213 (June–July 1988), Classic X-Men #25 (September 1988), Deathlok #11 (May 1992), #22-25 (April–July 1993), The Avengers #8-9 (September–October 1998), and Exiles #26-27 (July 2003).
Moses Magnum received an entry in the All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z #6 (2006).
, but sided with Benito Mussolini
's occupying army against his own people. Magnum later became a naturalized American citizen.
He became president of the Deterrence Research Corporation (or DRC), the world's foremost independent weapons manufacturing firm. As an arms expert, Magnum battled Spider-Man
and the Punisher
. Magnum surprisingly survived after the Punisher exposed him to chemical weapons. Then, he seemingly fell to his death after a battle with Luke Cage
. However, Magnum was rescued by Apocalypse
and granted superhuman powers which Magnum dubbed his "Magnum Force." His powers included superhuman strength and geologically-based powers to cause earthquakes and sense disruptions in the Earth.
Tyrannus
and his allies, They Who Wield Power, secretly gave Magnum technology which enhanced his superhuman strength and the power to focus vast amounts of energy so as to trigger earthquakes. Magnum next threatened to create earthquakes to sink Japan
unless he was named the nation's ruler. His plan was foiled by an assault by the X-Men
and Sunfire on Magnum's Kuril Islands
headquarters. Banshee
disrupted Magnum's earthquake beam, but suffered a long-term loss of his own sonic powers in the process.
Magnum later became an adversary of Deathlok
and Black Panther
.
Later, Magnum's efforts to regain control of his power and destroy a floating resort using a stolen experimental seismic cannon were foiled by the combined efforts of the Avengers
and future Avenger Triathlon
. His own powers opened a fissure beneath him, seemingly sending him falling to his doom.
Magnum somehow survived the fall, though how has not been revealed. At that time. He was present at the Pan-African Congress on the Treatment of Superhumans.
He appeared next in Amazing Spider-Man #577.
Moses escaped from prison through a plot to by Norman Osborn to give Daken good publicity and was almost killed by him.
Magnum next appeared in Iron Man/Thor attempting to sell a special satellite he invented.
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Marvel Universe
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Publication history
Moses Magnum first appeared in Giant-Size Spider-Man #4 (April 1975), and was created by Gerry ConwayGerry Conway
Gerard F. "Gerry" Conway is an American writer of comic books and television shows. He is known for co-creating the Marvel Comics vigilante The Punisher and scripting the death of the character Gwen Stacy during his long run on The Amazing Spider-Man...
and Ross Andru
Ross Andru
Ross Andru was an American comic book artist and editor. He is best known for his work on Amazing Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, Flash and Metal Men....
.
The character subsequently appears in Power Man Annual #1 (1976), The Uncanny X-Men #118-119 (February–March 1979), Marvel Tales #212-213 (June–July 1988), Classic X-Men #25 (September 1988), Deathlok #11 (May 1992), #22-25 (April–July 1993), The Avengers #8-9 (September–October 1998), and Exiles #26-27 (July 2003).
Moses Magnum received an entry in the All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z #6 (2006).
Fictional character biography
Magnum was born in EthiopiaEthiopia
Ethiopia , officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is the second-most populous nation in Africa, with over 82 million inhabitants, and the tenth-largest by area, occupying 1,100,000 km2...
, but sided with Benito Mussolini
Benito Mussolini
Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini was an Italian politician who led the National Fascist Party and is credited with being one of the key figures in the creation of Fascism....
's occupying army against his own people. Magnum later became a naturalized American citizen.
He became president of the Deterrence Research Corporation (or DRC), the world's foremost independent weapons manufacturing firm. As an arms expert, Magnum battled 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...
and the Punisher
Punisher
The Punisher is a fictional character, an anti-hero appearing in comic books based in the . Created by writer Gerry Conway and artists John Romita, Sr., and Ross Andru, the character made its first appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #129 .The Punisher is a vigilante who employs murder,...
. Magnum surprisingly survived after the Punisher exposed him to chemical weapons. Then, he seemingly fell to his death after a battle with 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...
. However, Magnum was rescued by Apocalypse
Apocalypse (comics)
Apocalypse is a fictional character who is an ancient mutant that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in X-Factor #5 , created by writer Louise Simonson and designed by artist Walter Simonson...
and granted superhuman powers which Magnum dubbed his "Magnum Force." His powers included superhuman strength and geologically-based powers to cause earthquakes and sense disruptions in the Earth.
Tyrannus
Tyrannus (comics)
Tyrannus is an immortal supervillain in the Marvel Universe. He first appeared in Incredible Hulk vol. 1 #5 , and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.-Fictional character biography:...
and his allies, They Who Wield Power, secretly gave Magnum technology which enhanced his superhuman strength and the power to focus vast amounts of energy so as to trigger earthquakes. Magnum next threatened to create earthquakes to sink Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
unless he was named the nation's ruler. His plan was foiled by an assault by the X-Men
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...
and Sunfire on Magnum's Kuril Islands
Kuril Islands
The Kuril Islands , in Russia's Sakhalin Oblast region, form a volcanic archipelago that stretches approximately northeast from Hokkaidō, Japan, to Kamchatka, Russia, separating the Sea of Okhotsk from the North Pacific Ocean. There are 56 islands and many more minor rocks. It consists of Greater...
headquarters. Banshee
Banshee (comics)
Banshee is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero who operates as a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Werner Roth, Banshee first appeared in X-Men #28 ....
disrupted Magnum's earthquake beam, but suffered a long-term loss of his own sonic powers in the process.
Magnum later became an adversary of Deathlok
Deathlok
Deathlok is a fictional cyborg published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in Astonishing Tales #25 , and was created by Rich Buckler and Doug Moench...
and Black Panther
Black Panther (comics)
The Black Panther is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and penciller-co-plotter Jack Kirby, he first appeared in Fantastic Four #52...
.
Later, Magnum's efforts to regain control of his power and destroy a floating resort using a stolen experimental seismic cannon were foiled by the combined efforts of 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 future Avenger Triathlon
Triathlon (comics)
Delroy Garrett, Jr. is a fictional superhero published by Marvel Comics. He is the second character to use the name 3-D Man.-Publication history:Triathlon first appeared in Avengers vol...
. His own powers opened a fissure beneath him, seemingly sending him falling to his doom.
Magnum somehow survived the fall, though how has not been revealed. At that time. He was present at the Pan-African Congress on the Treatment of Superhumans.
He appeared next in Amazing Spider-Man #577.
Moses escaped from prison through a plot to by Norman Osborn to give Daken good publicity and was almost killed by him.
Magnum next appeared in Iron Man/Thor attempting to sell a special satellite he invented.
Powers and abilities
Moses Magnum’s body generated seismic force which amplified his natural strength, gave him an unknown degree of durability and attuned him to seismic vibrations. Magnum could unleash this energy to cause minor tremors or devastating earthquakes.Television
- Moses Magnum appears in the Iron Man: Armored AdventuresIron Man: Armored AdventuresIron Man: Armored Adventures is a 3D CGI cartoon series based on the Marvel Comics superhero Iron Man. It debuted in the USA on the Nicktoons on April 24, 2009, and has already begun airing on Canadian network Teletoon. The series is story edited by showrunner Christopher Yost, who also worked on...
episode "Panther's Prey." This version is responsible for T'Chaka's death and does not demonstrate any super powers. He manages to steal a piece of Vibranium and plans to give it to A.I.M. for them to make into a harness for their MODOKMODOKMODOK is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Tales of Suspense #93 MODOK (acronym for Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing) is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character...
project. This was thwarted by Black Panther and Iron ManIron ManIron 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,...
.