Big Ben Donovan
Big Ben Donovan is a male comic character who features in Marvel Comics.
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Biography
Benjamin Donovan
Mrs. Jenks hired Ben Donovan to settle the last of her late husband's affairs. Afterwards, the two went to dinner, followed by a play, and then they went to a discotheque a friend of his managed. They had a good time until Ben started putting the moves on Mrs. Jenks, who walked out on him. Drunken and angered that he would get no payoff for money, Ben started following her. Seeking sanctuary, Mrs. Jenks ran to Luke Cage's office. Ben burst into Luke's office and assumed that she was 'jivin' him for another dude'. He attacked Cage, holding his own and even managing to floor him a few times before Cage started handing down a beatdown. Knowing when he was outmatched--though he claimed it had never happened before, Ben admitted defeat, and told Cage that he would help Cage out whenever he needed anything. (Hero for Hire v1 #14)
Ben witnessed Mrs. Jenks' confession to the murder of reporter Phil Fox; she had not actually killed Fox, but she confessed to exonerate Cage's then girlfriend Claire Temple from the murder for which she had been framed. Mrs. Jenks then died. Ben informed Cage of Jenk's confession, telling him that she was "a lot more woman than either of us ever gave her credit for". (Hero for Hire v1 #16)
Overview
Personality and attributes
Powers and abilities
Back in his early days, he sported really big platform shoes where the tips and the heels are made of steel that enable him to do powerful kicking attacks.
Notes
- Big Ben Donovan was created by Steve Engelhart and Billy Graham where he made his first appearance in Hero for Hire v1 #14 (October, 1973).
In other media
Television
- In The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Big Ben Donovan appeared in the setting of the animated television series in the episode "To Steal an Ant-Man". He was shown as being a member of William Cross' gang.
- In Marvel's Netflix Universe, Benjamin Donovan made multiple appearances in the shared continuity setting:
- In Daredevil, Benjamin Donovan appeared in the setting of the live-action television series second season where he was portrayed by actor Danny Johnson. This version was a crooked defense attorney at the law firm Donovan and Partners who represented high-profile criminals and corrupt politicians in New York City's criminal underworld. Donovan represented Wilson Fisk as his attorney, consigliere, and financial advisor. Donovan successfully arranged for Fisk's release from prison by brokering a deal with the FBI to have the latter serve as an informant in exchange for Vanessa Marianna's safety.
- In Luke Cake, Benjamin Donovan appeared in the setting of the live-action television series where the adult version was portrayed by actor Danny Johnson whilst the character as a child was portrayed by actor Chaundre Hall-Broomfield. He managed Mariah Dillard's affairs and representing Cornell "Cottonmouth" Stokes in court until Cottonmouth is killed by Dillard and Donovan represents Candace Miller, a hostess at the Harlem's Paradise nightclub who Dillard hired to help frame Luke Cage for Cottonmouth's murder
Appearances
- Hero for Hire v1: (1973)
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