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Creation & Design

Swordsman was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema, first appearing in the mid-1960s as a villain and later evolving into a more complex character.

Early Years

Initially introduced as an adversary to the Avengers, Swordsman had a tumultuous history that included being a member of the villainous Masters of Evil before seeking redemption.

Character Development

Over the years, Swordsman has transitioned from a villain to a more nuanced character, often grappling with his past and seeking redemption through his actions as a hero.

Cultural Reception

Swordsman has received mixed reviews over the years, often seen as a secondary character but appreciated for his depth and complexity.

Character Details

Real Name:
Jacques Duquesne
First Appearance:
Avengers, The #19
Aliases:
Swordsman, Duquesne
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Avengers, Thunderbolts, Masters of Evil
Abilities:
Expert swordsman, Acrobatics, Hand-to-hand combat
Equipment:
Sword, Various weapons
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Avengers, The #19
Marvel ⋅ 1965
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Avengers, The #19
 
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Origin of Hawkeye

1st appearance of Swordsman

Avengers, The #20
Marvel ⋅ 1965
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Avengers, The #20
 
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Swordsman joins the Avengers

Avengers, The #65
Marvel ⋅ 1969
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Avengers, The #65
 
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Final Avengers issue with a $0.12 cover price

Partial origin of Hawkeye, his adolescence being trained by Swordsman in the carnival

Avengers, The #78
Marvel ⋅ 1970
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Avengers, The #78
 
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1st team appearance of Lethal Legion: Grim Reaper, Living Laser, Man-Ape, Power Man and Swordsman

2nd appearance of M'Baku

Avengers, The #114
Marvel ⋅ 1973
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Avengers, The #114
 
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1st cover appearance of Mantis

Mantis joins The Avengers

Swordsman rejoins The Avengers

Giant-Size Avengers #2
Marvel ⋅ 1974
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Giant-Size Avengers #2
 
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Mantis revealed to be the Celestial Madonna

Death of Swordsman

Origin of Rama-Tut

Hawkeye joins The Avengers

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

Uncanny X-Men #194
Marvel ⋅ 1985
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Uncanny X-Men #194
 
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1st team appearance of Andrea and Andreas Strucker, the twin children of Baron Von Strucker that comprise the terrorist organization Fenris

Later the twins take on the identities of Swordsman (Thunderbolts) and Songbird

The Strucker family was loosely adapted for 'The Gifted' TV show on Fox (2017-19)

[January 2021- a fake commercial in WandaVision advertises a brand of watches named 'Strucker' a nod to Baron Von Strucker that could also hint at an MCU introduction of the Strucker twins]

Avengers Spotlight #22
Marvel ⋅ 1989
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Avengers Spotlight #22
 
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1st appearance and death of Armand Duquesne, the Swordsman's father

Avengers, The #343
Marvel ⋅ 1992
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1st partial team appearance of the Gatherers: Javert, the third Swordsman, and Magdalene- alternate reality Avengers who survived the destruction of their homeworld

Debut of the Black Knight's Photon Sword

Avengers, The #344
Marvel ⋅ 1992
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Avengers, The #344
 
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1st appearance of Proctor, a Gatherer with Swordsman and Magdalene

Avengers, The #355
Marvel ⋅ 1992
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Avengers, The #355
 
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Debut of new Sersi costume

1st full appearance of The Gatherers: Swordsman, Proctor, Cassandra, Sloth, Magdalene

Thunderbolts #110
Marvel ⋅ 2007
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Thunderbolts #110
 
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New Thunderbolts Roster: Norman Osborn, Bullseye, Penance, Radioactive Man, Swordsman, Songbird, Venom

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