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Baron Helmut Zemo
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Creation & Design

Baron Helmut Zemo was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, first appearing in The Avengers #4. He was designed as a foil to Captain America and the Avengers, embodying the themes of legacy and revenge.

Early Years

Zemo's early years were marked by his father's legacy as a villain, which influenced his own path as a supervillain. He sought to prove himself against the Avengers and establish his own reputation.

Character Development

Over the years, Zemo has evolved from a straightforward villain to a complex character with motivations rooted in legacy, revenge, and a desire for redemption. His role in various teams and conflicts has showcased his tactical genius and ability to manipulate others.

Cultural Reception

Zemo has been well-received as a villain, often praised for his depth and complexity compared to other comic book antagonists.

Character Details

Real Name:
Helmut Zemo
First Appearance:
Captain America #168
Aliases:
Zemo, Baron Zemo
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Hydra, Thunderbolts, Masters of Evil
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Expert tactician, Skilled hand-to-hand combatant
Equipment:
Zemo's mask, Various advanced technology
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
1' 6"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde

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Captain America #168
Marvel ⋅ 1973
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Captain America #168
 
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1st appearance of Baron Helmut Zemo disguised as a character named Phoenix

Avengers, The #131
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Avengers, The #131
 
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3rd appearance of Wonder Man, second appearance in an original story, not a flashback as in Avengers #58

1st team appearance of Legion of the Unliving: Frankenstein's Monster, Wonder Man, Human Torch, Baron Zemo, Midnight, The Ghost, Swordsman

Captain America #275
Marvel ⋅ 1982
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Captain America #275
 
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1st appearance of the second Baron Zemo in classic costume, previously appeared in Captain America #168 as The Phoenix

[September 2022 - rumored for Thunderbolts]

Captain America #276
Marvel ⋅ 1982
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Captain America #276
 
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Identity of Baron Zemo revealed

Incredible Hulk #449
Marvel ⋅ 1996
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Incredible Hulk #449
 
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1st team appearance of The Thunderbolts: Citizen V (formerly Baron Zemo), Atlas (formerly Goliath), Mach-1 (formerly Beetle), Songbird (formerly Screaming Mimi), Meteorite (formerly Moonstone II), Techno (formerly Fixer)

[February 2019 - 🚨 KEY COLLECTOR COMICS EXCLUSIVE - a Thunderbolts series is in development / SDCC 2022 - Thunderbolts confirmed]

Thunderbolts #1
Marvel ⋅ 1997
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Thunderbolts #1
 
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Thunderbolts are revealed to be the Masters of Evil led by Baron Helmut Zemo as Citizen V

Meteorite revealed to be Moonstone

Atlas revealed to be Goliath

Mach-1 revealed to be Beetle

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Techno revealed to be Fixer

Songbird revealed to be Screaming Mimi

1st cameo appearance of Hallie Takahama, later becomes Jolt

1st appearance of Dallas Riordan

Avengers Undercover #2
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Avengers Undercover #2
 
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher featuring Baron Zemo

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