Red Ronin is a gigantic robotic construct (a mecha) in the Marvel Comics universe. Originally created by writer Doug Moench and artist Herb Trimpe as a foil for Godzilla, the robot went on to be a menace to other Marvel characters such as the Avengers and Wolverine. Marvel Comics 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. ... Facing The Avengers in Godzilla #23 (1979). ... Doug Moench (born February 23, 1948) is an American comic book writer. ... The Incredible Hulk #181 (Nov. ... “Thunderbolts” redirects here. ... ASIMO, a humanoid robot manufactured by Honda. ... For the fictional robot, see Mecha. ... Marvel Comics is an American comic book line published by Marvel Publishing, Inc. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... Doug Moench (born February 23, 1948) is an American comic book writer. ... The Incredible Hulk #181 (Nov. ... For other uses, see Godzilla (disambiguation). ... The Avengers is an elite fictional comic book superhero team in the Marvel Universe. ... For other uses, see Wolverine (disambiguation). ...

Red Ronin's design was influenced by those of the super robots that were the staple of anime during the 1970s. Super robots first came into the notice of American pop culture in the form of the Gigantor (Tetsujin 28) anime series that was imported into the United States from Japan during the 1960s. Mattel's line of imported Shogun Warriors toys became popular in the United States during the late 1970s, the same time period that Red Ronin first appeared in Marvel Comics. Indeed, then Marvel Editor-In-Chief Archie Goodwin admitted that Red Ronin's basic design was inspired by the super robots of anime. The main cast of the anime Cowboy Bebop (1998) (L to R: Spike Spiegel, Jet Black, Ed Tivrusky, Faye Valentine, and Ein the dog) For the oleo-resin, see Animé (oleo-resin). ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979. ... Gigantor (originally Tetsujin-nijūhachi-gō 鉄人28号, literally Iron Man #28) was a manga by Mitsuteru Yokoyama published in 1958 which was later made into several anime series, the first in 1963. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969, inclusive. ... Mattel Inc. ... Shogun Warriors were a line of toys, licensed by Mattel during the late 1970s that consisted of a series of imported Japanese robots all based on then-popular giant robot anime shows. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979. ... Archie Goodwin (September 8, 1937 – March 1, 1998) was an American comic book writer, editor, and artist. ...

History

Red Ronin was developed with the assistance of Stark International by engineers and scientists Tamara Hashioka and Yuriko Takiguchi. It was intended to be used by S.H.I.E.L.D. against the monster Godzilla. Before it could be utilized for this purpose, the robot was stolen by Takiguchi's twelve year old grandson Rob. Originally referred to as SJ3RX, the robot was named Red Ronin by the youngster. Iron Man (Anthony Tony Edward Stark) is a fictional comic-book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. ... S.H.I.E.L.D. (originally an acronym for Supreme Headquarters, International Espionage, Law-Enforcement Division, changed in 1991 to Strategic Hazard Intervention, Espionage and Logistics Directorate) is a fictional counterterrorism and intelligence agency in the Marvel Universe that often deals with superhuman threats. ... For other uses, see Godzilla (disambiguation). ...

After an initial attempt to control the robot failed, Rob succeeded in piloting Red Ronin into battle with Godzilla, in an attempt to drive the beast off. Rob wished to prevent the radioactive creature from being harmed and his attempts to ward the monster off were designed to actually preserve his life. He succeeded in doing so and it was discovered that Ronin had been imprinted with Rob's brain patterns, making the robot useless without him to pilot it.

Rob used Ronin a few more times, aiding Godzilla in battles against creatures such as Yetrigar, Krollar, Rhian, and Triax. During one such battle, Rhian decapitated Ronin, leaving the robot inactive. Yetrigar is a fictional creature created by writer Doug Moench and artist Herb Trimpe as an adversary for Godzilla for Marvel Comics. ...

S.H.I.E.L.D. eventually rebuilt the robot with the aid of Stark technicians. One such technician, Earl Cowan, altered the robot so it would only respond to his brain patterns, similarly to how it had previously been linked to Rob Takaguchi. Cowan intended to use Ronin to orchestrate a series of events that would set off World War III. Fortunately, Cowan was completely ignorant of the shortest aerial route to the USSR and went eastward instead of going north and passed over New York City. This allowed the Avengers to intercept and defeat Red Ronin, and the robot's remains were carried off by S.H.I.E.L.D. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... The Avengers is an elite fictional comic book superhero team in the Marvel Universe. ...

Stane International eventually gained possession of the remains. A scientist named Karaguchi Inoyawa rebuilt the robot, hoping to use it as a force for good. The robot was displayed by Stane at a trade show at the Pontiac Silverdome. While there it was commandeered by vengeful ex-Stane employee Joe Kilman who caused it to go on a rampage. This time Inoyawa guided the Wasp in deactivating Ronin. The Iron Monger is an identity used by several fictional characters in the Marvel Comics universe, most of whom have been supervillains. ... A disputed record setting 93,173 fans in attendance for WrestleMania III at the Pontiac Silverdome. ... The Wasp is a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. ...

Ronin eventually wound up in the hands of Fujikawa Electronics. It was altered to look even more like a samurai in appearance. Numerous military and criminal organizations such as the Hand attempted to gain possession of the mechanoid, but were foiled by Wolverine and Sunfire. The Hand is a group of fictional supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. ... For other uses, see Wolverine (disambiguation). ... Sunfire (Shiro Yoshida )) is a Marvel Comics superhero,and former member of the X-Men. ...

When Red Ronin next appeared, it was used by Henry Peter Gyrich to lure the Avengers into a battle with the Thunderbolts. At some point before this time, the robot's appearance had been restored to its original form. Henry Peter Gyrich is a fictional character from the Marvel Comics Universe, who was named after a then-employee of Marvel Comics. ... The Avengers is an elite fictional comic book superhero team in the Marvel Universe. ... “Thunderbolts” redirects here. ...

Red Ronin appeared in the Mega Morphs mini-series, when Doctor Doom had Doctor Octopus reprogram it, so Doom could control it remotely. After easily taking down the Mega Morphs of Captain America, Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Ghost Rider, it is defeated by the Incredible Hulk, whom Doom took over to assist in the prison break of Doc Ock, previously. Mega Morphs was a comic book series which started on the 10th of August, 2005. ... Doctor Doom (Victor von Doom) is a fictional supervillain in the Marvel Universe. ... This May 2007 does not cite any references or sources. ... Captain America, the alter ego of Steve Rogers,[2] is a fictional comic-book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Spider-Man swinging around his hometown, New York City. ... Binomial name Gulo gulo (Linnaeus, 1758) Wolverine range The Wolverine (Gulo gulo) is the largest land-dwelling species of the Mustelidae or weasel family (the Giant Otter is largest overall), and is the only species currently classified in the genus Gulo (meaning glutton). It is also called the Glutton or... Ghost Rider is the name of several fictional supernatural anti-heroes in the Marvel Comics universe. ... The Incredible Hulk The Hulk, often called The Incredible Hulk, is a Marvel Comics superhero. ...

Red Ronin has since "joined" the Thunderbolts during the Civil War series. Tony Stark mentioned in the "Civil War Files" one-shot working on that version and that the Fixer is likely all over it. This article is about the mythological weapon. ... Civil War is a Marvel Comics summer 2006 crossover event, based around a core limited series of the same name written by Mark Millar and penciled by Steve McNiven. ... This article is about Iron Man, the Marvel Comics superhero. ... The Fixer is a name used by two villainous fictional characters in the Marvel Comics universe. ...

Some time prior to this, it also clashed with the Inhumans and the Sentry as revealed in a flashback in New Avengers 24.

Abilities

Red Ronin is over 100 ft. tall and weighs in excess of 23 tons.

Red Ronin possesses immense strength and is highly durable. The robot can fly at subsonic speed and is armed with a solar powered sword and pulsating shield that doubles as a laser gatling gun. The gatling gun is capable of firing blasts that generated concussive force equivalent to 100 tons of TNT. Additionally, the shield is capable of firing missiles, which Red Ronin used during its battle against Yetrigar in the Grand Canyon. The shield can also be used as a detachable weapon and contains a homing device that enables it to return to the robot. Red Ronin's left hand has the ability to convert to an energy cannon. Flight is the process by which an object achieves sustained movement either through the air by aerodynamically generating lift or aerostatically using buoyancy, or movement beyond earths atmosphere, in the case of spaceflight. ... Experiment with a laser (likely an argon type) (US Military) In physics, a laser is a device that emits light through a specific mechanism for which the term laser is an acronym: light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. ... An 1865 Gatling gun. ... R-phrases S-phrases Related Compounds Related compounds picric acid hexanitrobenzene Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 Â°C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references Trinitrotoluene (TNT) is a chemical compound with the formula C6H2(NO2)3CH3. ... The Grand Canyon is a very colorful, steep-sided gorge, carved by the Colorado River, in the U.S. state of Arizona. ...

Ronin later gained the ability to detach its hands from its body and retain control of them while detached.

Alternate versions

Cover art for Exiles #68

A version of Red Ronin appeared on an Earth visited by the time-hopping heroes known as the Exiles. On this Earth it was the chief weapon of a group of monster hunters known as the Science Squad and was invented by one of the Squad's members, Bolivar Trask. This version of Ronin was destroyed by this reality's version of Fin Fang Foom. Image File history File links Exiles68. ... Image File history File links Exiles68. ... The Exiles are a group of fictional comic book characters from Marvel Comics. ... Bolivar Trask is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Fin Fang Foom is a fictional character and an alien dragon that appears in the Marvel Universe. ...

External links

• Red Ronin Profile at the Marvel Appendix