Cardinal (Marvel)
Cardinal is a male comic character who features in Marvel Comics.
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Biography
Donald Joshua Clendenon
Donald Clendenon served a tour of duty in the Siancong War before going on to become a soldier of fortune. He first met Amelia Barnhardt during these days. (Night Thrasher v1 #5) As Cardinal, Clendenon became the leader of the mercenary group known as the Air Force, a band of individuals using winged body armor as their specific weapon and equipment of choice. (New Warriors v1 #35) The Air Force often battled and were defeated by the New Warriors during the course of their missions. During one such battle, Night Thrasher blackmailed the Air Force into participating in African relief efforts. (Night Thrasher v1 #5) During his time in Africa, Cardinal became convinced that the cause he had taken up was a noble one and worked hard to aid the needy, but his work ended when a group called the Undertow tried to kill the refugees. During the battle with Undertow, Cardinal was badly wounded. His friend Sparrow was captured, and the rest of the Air Force were killed. (New Warriors v1 #55)
Overview
Personality and attributes
Powers and abilities
Clendenon has no superhuman powers. As Cardinal, he wears a suit of powered armor which gives him increased strength, body armor, flight, and the ability to function underwater. The suit incorporates a number of offensive weapons, including energy blasters, grenade launchers, and a tar gun.
Notes
- Cardinal was created by Fabian Nicieza and Darick Robertson where he made his first appearance in New Warriors #28 (October 1992)
In other media
Television
- In The Avengers: United They Stand, Cardinal appeared in the setting of the animated television series in the episode "Command Decision" where he was voiced by actor Peter Wildman. This version was shown to be a member of Baron Helmut Zemo's Masters of Evil.
Appearances
- New Warriors v1: (1992)
- Thunderbolts v1:
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