Everyman (Marvel)

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Everyman is a male comic supervillain who features in Marvel Comics.

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Biography

Larry Ekler

Larry Ekler was the son of a hard-working lower-class man who never stopped believing in the American dream, no matter how bleak his life was. When he died penniless, without even enough money to pay for his funeral, Larry became determined to lead a revolution that would make people realize that the American dream was a falsehood, kept alive only to keep people in line, and to exemplify the struggles of the common man. After designing for himself the identity of the Everyman, Ekler became the leader of a gang of young people, including Maggie, who believed in his ideals. One of his followers, Ira, attempted to assassinate Captain America in public, only to fail. The Everyman promised his other followers that Captain America would die. To make his debut, the Everyman contacted the media and had them issue his statement to Captain America-- to meet him at the Statue of Liberty for a duel, or that people would die. To prove his point, he shot two policemen dead on tv. Captain America met the Everyman at the Statue of Liberty, but his shield proved no match for the Captain's indestructible shield, breaking on the first blow. He managed to singe Captain America with one of his foil's blasts and turned to the onlookers in triumph, only to find that Captain America was not down, and struck the Everyman. Desperate, the Everyman took Maggie as a hostage, and explained to Captain America how he would become someone people would remember; as an example, he spat upon Captain America's chest, declaring that that footage would make the news across the globe. Cap asked him to let Maggie go, but the Everyman replied that he would kill her anyway-- just because. Captain America was finally able to overcome the Everyman by playing off his pride, suggesting that he was superior to him. Outraged, the Everyman raised his arms in protest-- and Cap knocked his foil from his hand and clubbed him in the head with one fell swoop. The Everyman was taken into custody by the police, eager to take a cop-killer off the streets. (Captain America v1 #267)

Whilst incarcerated, he came under the care of Doctor Faustus. Faustus manipulated Ekler in a plot to destroy Reed Richards. After months of manipulating his mind, Faustus sent his programmed servant to Richards. Ekler took with him an "Absorbascann" that would drain Richards psychic energy; including his intelligence and self-confidence. Richards realized Ekler was insane but was unprepared for his brutal assault. After stunning Richards, Ekler used the Absorbascann and escaped. With the help of Spider-Man, Richards was able to track down Ekler. Spider-Man was able to convince Ekler to surrender peacefully but Ekler escaped. (Marvel Team-Up v1 #132)

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Powers and abilities

Ekler created the identity of Everyman, defender of the common man. He used a shield and rapier that could fire electrical charges. He became a cult leader, attracting other disillusioned souls. Wanting to spread his message and attack 'America'. (Captain America v1 #267)

Notes

  • Everyman was created by J. M. DeMatteis and Mike Zeck where he made his first appearance in Captain America v1 #267 (March, 1982).

Appearances

  • Captain America v1: (1982)
  • Marvel Team-Up v1:

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