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Creation & Design

Whiplash was created during the Silver Age of Comics, designed as a formidable foe for Iron Man, reflecting the era's fascination with technology and espionage.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a villain in the Iron Man series, Whiplash's character was developed to showcase the conflict between technology and its misuse.

Character Development

Over the years, Whiplash has evolved from a simple villain to a more complex character, often reflecting the consequences of technology and the moral dilemmas faced by its creators.

Cultural Reception

Whiplash has been received as a classic Iron Man villain, often noted for his unique weaponry and tragic backstory.

Character Details

Real Name:
Anton Vanko
First Appearance:
Tales of Suspense #97
Aliases:
Blacklash, Whiplash
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Crimson Dynamo, Hammer Industries
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Expert engineer, Skilled hand-to-hand combatant
Equipment:
Whiplash suit, Energy whips
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Tales of Suspense #97
Marvel ⋅ 1968
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1st appearance of Whiplash

First meeting of Captain America and Black Panther

1st cameo appearance of Madame Masque (unseen) - there is no way to determine if the mob boss is a woman or if this was a retcon

Iron Man #146
Marvel ⋅ 1981
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Iron Man #146
 
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1st appearance of Backlash, formerly Whiplash

Iron Man #28
Marvel ⋅ 2000
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Iron Man #28
 
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Death of Whiplash

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