Dreadnought (comics)
| Dreadnought | |
|---|---|
Nightstalkers #16 (February 1994): Cover art by Bill Wylie and Frank Turner. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Strange Tales #154 (March 1967) |
| Created by | Roy Thomas Jim Steranko |
| In-story information | |
| Species | Robot |
| Team affiliations | A.I. Army Hydra Maggia New Enforcers |
| Abilities | Superhuman strength and durability Flame-throwing gauntlets Projectile spikes on knuckles Electrifying touch Ability to cause radiation emission from eyes Freezing breath |
Dreadnoughts are a type of fictional robot appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They are frequently employed by villainous organizations, with various models appearing. The robots first appeared in Strange Tales #154 (March 1967).[1]
Fictional character biography
Original model
The Dreadnought is a non-sentient robotic combat instrument originally created by Hydra for commando operations.[2] It is first used in an attempt to assassinate Nick Fury.
The Dreadnought's design and specifications are later sold to the Maggia cartel who build the Silver Dreadnought for Madame Masque.[3]
Some time later, Advanced Idea Mechanics design the Dreadnought 2000, which is stored at Target Technologies in Rutherford, New Jersey.[4]
A rebuilt version is used years later during an attack on London, during which it battles Union Jack.
New models of Dreadnoughts are later built by Zeke Stane which the Mandarin uses to attack the Three Gorges Dam.[5]
In "Iron Man 2020", several Dreadnoughts appear as members of the A.I. Army.[6]
Powers and abilities
The original Dreadnought is made from a durable titanium alloy and is programmed to be a skilled hand-to-hand combatant. Additionally, it possesses flamethrowers, spiked knuckles, radioactive eye beams, Freon ice breath, and the ability to generate electricity.
The Dreadnought 2000 designed by A.I.M. has all the abilities of the previous models as well as the ability to generate water, acid, oil, adhesives, anesthetic gas, napalm, and beams capable of liquefying steel or solidifying gas.
In other media
Television
- The Dreadnoughts appear in The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes as robotic drones built by Hydra.
- Several versions of the Dreadnoughts appear in Avengers Assemble; an older design has served the Iron Skull and Hydra, a modern design is used by Justin Hammer and hijacked by Ultron, and an advanced design is utilized by Whitney Frost.
Video games
- The Dreadnoughts appear in Spider-Man: Web of Fire.
- The Dreadnoughts appear in Iron Man.
- The Dreadnoughts appear in Marvel Heroes.
References
- ^ DeFalco, Tom; Sanderson, Peter; Brevoort, Tom; Teitelbaum, Michael; Wallace, Daniel; Darling, Andrew; Forbeck, Matt; Cowsill, Alan; Bray, Adam (2019). The Marvel Encyclopedia. DK Publishing. p. 118. ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.
- ^ Strange Tales #154 (March 1967)
- ^ Iron Man #138 (September 1980)
- ^ The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #26 (June 1992)
- ^ Invincible Iron Man #513 (April 2012)
- ^ Iron Man 2020 (vol. 2) #1 (March 2020)