Andreas von Strucker is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe, created by Chris Claremont and John Romita Jr. Andreas and his twin sister Andrea were known together as Fenris; after she was killed, he became the new Swordsman. Andreas first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #194, although his powers and codename were not revealed until #200. His first appearance as the Swordsman was in New Thunderbolts #2, but he was not revealed to be the Swordsman until issue #17. Andreas is also notable as one of the few bisexual supervillains.^[1] This article is about the comic book company. ... In comic books, first appearance refers to first comic book to feature a character. ... For the second comic book series starring the X-Men, see X-Men (vol. ... For other uses, see Thunderbolt (comics). ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... John Salvatore Romita, Jr. ... For other uses, see Thunderbolt (comics). ... Fenris (Andrea and Andreas von Strucker) are two fictional characters from the Marvel Comics universe, namely German mutant twins Andrea and Andreas von Strucker, children of supervillain Baron Wolfgang von Strucker of HYDRA. Andrea is female, Andreas is male. ... Alice, a fictional character based on a real character from the work of Lewis Carroll. ... This article is about the comic book company. ... This article is about the shared universe setting used by many Marvel Comics titles. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... John Romita, Jr. ... Fenris (Andrea and Andreas von Strucker) are two fictional characters from the Marvel Comics universe, namely German mutant twins Andrea and Andreas von Strucker, children of supervillain Baron Wolfgang von Strucker of HYDRA. Andrea is female, Andreas is male. ... The Swordsman is the name of several fictional characters in the Marvel Comics universe. ... For the second comic book series starring the X-Men, see X-Men (vol. ... For other uses, see Thunderbolt (comics). ...

Fictional character biography

Andreas and his twin sister Andrea are the children of Baron Wolfgang von Strucker, the leader of the Nazi terrorist organization HYDRA. While the two are still in their mother's uterus they are genetically modified, giving them bio-energy powers which they can use when in physical contact with one another (usually when holding hands). Baron Strucker teaches his children to believe in white supremacy, Nazism, and the Fourth Reich. In adulthood, the twins become the supervillains known as Fenris, and lead a terrorist organization which shares their codename. Baron Wolfgang von Strucker is a fictional character created for Marvel Comics by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Sgt. ... Nazism in history Nazi ideology Nazism and race Outside Germany Related subjects Lists Politics Portal         Nazism, or National Socialism (German: Nationalsozialismus), refers primarily to the totalitarian ideology and practices of the Nazi Party (National Socialist German Workers Party, German: Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei or NSDAP) under Adolf Hitler. ... Baron Strucker, retconned founder of HYDRA, wearing the HYDRA logo on his chest. ... Fourth Reich is used by neo-Nazi and Nazi mystic groups who envision a Fourth Reich, a resurrection of the Third Reich. ... Doctor Doom, one of the most archetypal supervillains and his arch-enemies The Fantastic Four (in background). ...

As Fenris, Andreas and Andrea seek to continue their father's legacy and fight against the X-Men, X-Factor, and Magneto. However, when Andrea discovers that Citizen V is secretly Baron Helmut Zemo, he kills her to prevent her from telling anyone the truth. The X-Men are a group of comic book superheroes featured in Marvel Comics. ... X-Factor is a comic book series published by Marvel Comics. ... Magneto (Eric Magnus Lensherr) is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Citizen V (the V pronounced as Vee, not Five), is the codename of several fictional characters in the Marvel Universe. ... Baron Zemo is the name of two fictional characters, both supervillains, in various Marvel Comics comic books, notably Captain America and the Avengers. ...

Following Andrea's death, Baron Zemo has the Purple Man brainwash Andreas into becoming the new Swordsman. The Purple Man has Andreas flay the skin from her corpse, tan it, and incorporate the resulting leather into the hilt of his sword. This allows him to channel the powers they shared through his sword. Andreas breaks free of the Purple Man's control and joins the Thunderbolts. The Purple Man (Zebediah Killgrave) is a recurring Marvel Comics supervillain. ... The Swordsman is the name of several fictional characters in the Marvel Comics universe. ... For other uses, see Thunderbolt (comics). ...

Andreas continues to be a member of the Thunderbolts under its new leadership. As a term of his continued participation, his sister is being cloned using cells taken from the skin wrapping his sword hilt. Norman Osborn, his superior, notes that Andreas loved his sister in "many ways", implying another, more disturbing aspect to their relationship. Fellow teammate and current field leader Moonstone has approached Andreas with a reassurance. If he helps her kill Songbird, Moonstone would be able to make a move to usurp the mentally fragile Osborn as the New Thunderbolt director. Thus two factions seem to be forming amongst the Thunderbolts with Swordsman and Moonstone on one side while Songbird and Dr. Chen stand on the other. The Green Goblin is a Marvel Comics supervillain and an archenemy of Spider-Man. ... Insert non-formatted text hereMoonstone may refer to: go dawgs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #1 #1 #1 #1 #1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Moonstone, a type of gemstone (see orthoclase) The Moonstone, a novel by Wilkie Collins Moonstone Books, a publisher of graphic novels and comic books. ... Songbird is a fictional character, a superheroine and reformed supervillainess in the Marvel Comics universe // Melissa Gold was a troubled runaway from an alcoholic father and incarcerated mother. ...

Despite his considerable skill, he has been defeated twice; first, when Jack Flag hit him with the flat of his own sword, and second when Steel Spider threw him through a window and a flat-screen television using a metal limb. ^[2] Jack Flag is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. ... The Steel Spider (Oliver Ollie Osnick) is a fictional character who appears in the comic books published by Marvel Comics, primarily in the various Spider-Man titles. ...

Andreas has been identified as one of the 142 registered superheroes who appear on the cover of the comic book Avengers: The Initiative #1. ^[3].

Alternate versions

Ultimate

In the Ultimate Universe Andrea and Andreas Von Strucker appear in the "Cry Wolf" arc Ultimate X-men. In this version the twins are mutants that can generate heat blasts when they touch each other, and they own an organization called Fenris which they use to "end the economic domination of homo sapiens." They employed Gambit to capture Rogue, both of whom they planned to use as covert business spies. However, Rogue turned down their offer and (with ensuing help from the X-men) succeeded in defeating the twins. It was also noted that they shared a possibly incestuous relationship when Angel told his teammates that no one who knew them "knew if they were siblings... or married", and when Andreas tells his sister that touching him is "a privilege reserved only for you."

Other media

Swordsman appears in the video game Marvel: Ultimate Alliance as a PSP exclusive simulator disc boss for Hawkeye. The PlayStation Portable , officially abbreviated as PSP) is a handheld game console released and currently manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment. ... Hawkeye (Clint Barton) is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero, a longtime member of the Avengers. ...

References

1. ^ New Thunderbolts #17
2. ^ New Thunderbolts vol. 2, #114
3. ^ Avengers: The Initiative #1 Character Map

External links

• Newsarama-Better Know a Thunderbolt: Swordsman