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Creation & Design

Arcade was created by writer Roger Stern and artist John Romita Jr. as a villain who uses elaborate traps and games to kill his enemies.

Early Years

Arcade first appeared in the late 1970s and quickly became known for his elaborate death traps and games, often targeting superheroes.

Character Development

Over the years, Arcade has evolved from a simple villain to a more complex character, often showing a mix of humor and menace in his interactions with heroes.

Cultural Reception

Arcade has been received as a unique villain in the Marvel Universe, known for his flamboyant personality and elaborate schemes.

Character Details

Real Name:
Unknown
First Appearance:
Marvel Team-Up #65
Aliases:
The Game Master, The Murderworld Master
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
X-Men, Spider-Man, Murderworld
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Expert strategist, Skilled in traps and technology
Equipment:
Murderworld, Various traps and gadgets
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
brown

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Marvel Team-Up #65
Marvel ⋅ 1978
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Marvel Team-Up #65
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Captain Britain in U.S. comics

1st cameo appearance of Arcade, in shadows

1st appearance of Miss Locke, an aide of Arcade

[February 2023 - speculation that Henry Cavill will join the MCU as Captain Britain]

Marvel Team-Up #66
Marvel ⋅ 1978
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Marvel Team-Up #66
 
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2nd appearance of Captain Britain in the U.S.

1st full appearance of Arcade

1st appearance of Murderworld, Arcade's amusement park of deadly traps

Uncanny X-Men #123
Marvel ⋅ 1979
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Uncanny X-Men #123
 
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Key Facts

Storm's nipple is exposed in a panel where she is blow-drying her hair

This was drawn into the panel by John Byrne but was not visible on the printed page until high-resolution digital technology became available

Murderworld: Avengers #1
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1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2022
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Murderworld: Avengers #1
 
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Variant cover art by Ryan Brown featuring Arcade

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