The Colonel (Abdul Al-Rahman ) is a fictional superhuman and member of the Liberators in the Ultimate Marvel Universe, published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Mark Millar and artist Bryan Hitch, he first appears in The Ultimates 2 #7. Marvel Comics is an American comic book line published by Marvel Entertainment, Inc. ... In comic books, first appearance refers to the date or issue of a characters first appearance. ... Mark Millar (born December 24, 1969) is a Scottish comic book writer born in Coatbridge. ... Ultimates #1, cover by Brian Hitch. ... The Liberators are a group of fictional characters published by Marvel Comics who appear in comics set in the Ultimate Marvel universe. ... The Liberators are a group of fictional characters published by Marvel Comics who appear in comics set in the Ultimate Marvel universe. ... The various characters of the Ultimate Marvel Universe, as seen on the cover to Ultimates (v2) #12. ... Marvel Comics is an American comic book line published by Marvel Entertainment, Inc. ... Mark Millar (born December 24, 1969) is a Scottish comic book writer born in Coatbridge. ... Ultimates #1, cover by Brian Hitch. ...

The name Abdul Al-Rahman is used as for its phonetic similarity for the Zoroastrian deity Ahriman or Angra Mainyu, the Evil equivalent of the deity Ahura Mazda. Zoroastrianism was adapted from an earlier, polytheistic faith by Zarathushtra (Zoroaster) in Persia very roughly around 1000 BC (although, in the absence of written records, some scholars estimates are as late as 600 BC). ... Angra Mainyu or Ahriman was the evil spirit in the dualistic strain of Zoroastrianism. ... Ahura Mazda is the Avestan language name for an exalted divinity of ancient proto-Iranian religion that was subsequently declared by Zarathustra (Zoroaster) to be the one uncreated creator of all (God). ...

Fictional character biography

Furious at the invasion of Iran by American super-soldiers, scrawny Azeri teenager Abdul Al-Rahman volunteers to undergo medical treatments to gain superhuman abilities that would allow him to strike back at America. The treatments are successful, and Al-Rahman rapidly gains muscle mass and an athletic physique. He is described as "the first person since Steve Rogers responsive to the Super Soldier Serum".^{[issue # needed]} It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Azerbaijanis. ... Captain America, the alter ego of Steve Rogers (in some accounts Steven Rogers), is a fictional superhero in the Marvel Comics Universe. ...

During the Liberators' invasion of America, he engages Captain America (Steve Rogers) in hand-to-hand combat, ordering all other units to not interfere. After Rogers defeats him, the Colonel rescinds his order, having his soldiers hold Rogers down while Al-Rahman prepares to decapitate him. However, the Hulk throws Captain America's shield with enough strength to slice off the Colonel's hands, giving Captain America enough time to break free and knock the Colonel into a nearby fountain. Captain America then impales Abdul with his own weapon. The Liberators are a group of fictional characters published by Marvel Comics who appear in comics set in the Ultimate Marvel universe. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Captain Americas shield is the primary defensive and offensive piece of equipment used by the Marvel Comics superhero Captain America, and he is seldom seen without it. ...

Weaponry/Gadgets

He has been shown carrying a weapon resembling the double-bladed lightsaber used by Darth Maul in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Hawkeye even remarks "Darth Maul wants his lightsaber back, mother******!" in Ultimates 2 #12. He also carries a video camera to record the humiliations of America and the downfall of the Ultimates. Darth Maul (54 – 32 BBY) was a fictional character (of Sith affiliation) in the Star Wars universe. ... Film poster for Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is a 1999 film by George Lucas starring Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, and Jake Lloyd. ... Hawkeye (Clint Barton) is a Marvel Comics superhero, a longtime member of the Avengers. ...