The Black Marvel (Daniel Lyons) is a fictional comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer Stan Lee^[1] and artist Al Gabriele,^[2] he first appeared in Mystic Comics vol. 1, #5 (March 1941), published by Marvel's 1940s forerunner Timely Comics during the period fans and historians call the Golden Age of comic books, Marvel Comics (Stan Lee is behind many of the superheros) is an American comic book line published by Marvel Publishing, Inc. ... In comic books, first appearance refers to first comic book to feature a character. ... Cover to Slingers #0. ... Alice, a fictional character from the work of Lewis Carroll. ... A comic book is a magazine or book containing the art form of comics. ... For the Aqua Teen Hunger Force episode, see Super Hero (Aqua Teen Hunger Force episode). ... Marvel Comics (Stan Lee is behind many of the superheros) is an American comic book line published by Marvel Publishing, Inc. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber on December 28, 1922[1] New York, New York) is an American writer, editor, Chairman Emeritus of Marvel Comics, and memoirist, who — with several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko — introduced complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into... Al Gabrielle (living status unknown) was an American comic book artist during the 1940s period fans and historians call the Golden Age of comic books. ... In comic books, the term first appearance refers to first comic book to feature a character. ... Mystic has been used as the title of four comic-book series. ... Timely Comics is the 1940s comic book publishing company that would evolve into Marvel Comics. ... Superman, catalyst of the Golden Age: Superman #14 (Feb. ...

Publication history

The Black Marvel — one of the first creations of future Marvel editor-in-chief and publisher Stan Lee — appeared in the multi-character omnibus title Mystic Comics #5-9 (March 1941 - May 1942). His first-appearance origin story was reprinted in Marvel Super-Heroes #15 (July 1968). Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber on December 28, 1922[1] New York, New York) is an American writer, editor, Chairman Emeritus of Marvel Comics, and memoirist, who — with several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko — introduced complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into... An omnibus is a book or video collecting two or more previous works by the same author or director. ... In comic book terminology, the phrase origin story refers to a story or backstory revealing how a male character went through a sex change, or the circumstances under which they became superheroes or supervillains. ... Marvel Super-Heroes is the name of several comic book series and specials published by Marvel Comics: Marvel Super-Heroes #22 (Sept. ...

The character also starred in a story in All Winners Comics vol. 1, #1 (Summer 1941), the cover of which was reprinted in Giant-Size Invaders vol. 2, #2 (Dec. 2005). All Winners Comics 21 issues. ...

Fictional character biography

He was chosen by a "Black Feet" (sic) Indian chief (not specifically tied to the real-life Blackfoot tribe) to be a champion of justice, after besting 100 challengers. He was given a bow to notch whenever he performed a good deed, and when attaining 100 notches would be allowed to take the mantle of the Black Marvel. Look up sic in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Bear Bull The Blackfoot Confederacy is the collective name of three First Nations in Alberta and one Native American tribe in Montana. ...

In later years, Lyons made a Faustian bargain with the demonic being Mephisto that allowed Lyons to obtain four superpowered costumes abandoned by the superhero Spider-Man, and to use them to launch the superhero team the Slingers.^[3] The heroes eventually helped release Lyons from his demonic contract, allowing him to die in peace. In the legend Faust made a Pact with the Devil in which he traded his Soul for Knowledge. ... Look up Mephistopheles in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Spider-Man swinging around his hometown, New York City. ... Cover to Slingers #0. ...

In other media

Black Marvel along with the other five warriors.

Black marvel appeared on Spider-Man: The Animated Series in the five part episode Six Forgotten Warriors. In this version, the Black Marvel and four other superheroes' powers are the result of an attempt at recreating the process that empowered Captain America. He is also an Afro-American, explaining the meaning of his name. Image File history File links Sixfightagain. ... Image File history File links Sixfightagain. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ...

Footnotes

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References

• Black Marvel at International Hero
• The Grand Comics Database
• The Unofficial Handbook of Marvel Comics Creators