Key Collector Comics
Scourge of the Underworld
View Key Issues

Creation & Design

Scourge of the Underworld was created as a villainous character to serve as an antagonist to various superhero teams, particularly the Avengers.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a mysterious assassin targeting supervillains, Scourge's identity and motivations were shrouded in secrecy, leading to various plot twists.

Character Development

Over the years, Scourge has evolved from a simple assassin to a complex character with shifting allegiances, reflecting the moral ambiguities of the superhero genre.

Cultural Reception

Scourge has been received as a compelling villain, often praised for his depth and the moral questions he raises.

Character Details

Real Name:
Unknown
First Appearance:
Iron Man #194
Aliases:
Scourge
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Thunderbolts, Masters of Evil
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Skilled hand-to-hand combatant, Expert marksman
Equipment:
Firearms, Explosives
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

Clicking on the eBay link and making a purchase may result in this site earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.

Iron Man #194
Marvel ⋅ 1985
View Details  ⋅  View Variants (3)
Iron Man #194
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$4

Key Facts

1st cameo appearance of Scourge, disguised as a hobo

Death of the Enforcer

Captain America #319
Marvel ⋅ 1986
View Details
Captain America #319
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$4

Key Facts

Death of 18 super-villains by Scourge

Origin of Diamondback

Amazing Spider-Man #364
Marvel ⋅ 1992
View Details  ⋅  View Variants (1)
Amazing Spider-Man #364
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$3

Key Facts

Debut of Scourge of the Underworld's white costume in a story

Scourge appeared in numerous disguises over the course of a year following his introduction

The first actual appearance of the white, skull costume was in The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #11 (1986), then again in #19 (1987)

Adjust Your Filters To See More Comics!

By default Key Collector searches for Standard Cover Key Issues.

Adjust the "Variants" and/or "Non-Key Issues" search filters above for additional content:

  • Variant Covers ([[totalVariants]])
  • Non-Key Issues ([[totalNonKeys]])

At Key Collector, our primary focus is on unearthing those rare Standard Cover Key Issues for you. However, the world of comic collectibles is vast and varied. We want to make sure you have the tools to explore it all!