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Creation & Design

The Winter Guard was created as a Soviet counterpart to the Avengers, showcasing a team of heroes with unique abilities and backgrounds.

Early Years

Initially introduced in the mid-1970s, the Winter Guard appeared in various storylines, often as adversaries or allies to Western heroes.

Character Development

Over the years, the Winter Guard has evolved from a simple Soviet counterpart to a complex team with rich backstories and individual character arcs.

Cultural Reception

The Winter Guard has received mixed reviews, often praised for their unique take on superhero teams but criticized for their portrayal in some storylines.

Character Details

Real Name:
Winter Guard
First Appearance:
Iron Man #9
Aliases:
Red Guardian, Crimson Dynamo, Ursa Major, Vostok
Species:
Human
Gender:
varies
Affiliations:
S.H.I.E.L.D., Avengers, X-Men
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Energy manipulation
Equipment:
Advanced technology, Weapons
Weight:
N/A
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
varies
Hair Color:
varies

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Iron Man #9
Marvel ⋅ 1998
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Iron Man #9
 
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1st team appearance of Winter Guard: Red Guardian, Vanguard, Sibercat, Darkstar, Vostok (Sputnik), Fantasma

Hulk #1
Marvel ⋅ 2008
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Hulk #1
 
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1st cover appearance of the Red Hulk, General 'Thunderbolt' Ross

Death of Abomination, initially suspected to have been shot to death by the Hulk but later revealed to be murdered by the Red Hulk

1st team appearance of a new Winter Guard roster: Red Guardian, Ursa Major, Crimson Dynamo, Darkstar

⚠️ Debatable Firsts: the interior story is about a murder perpetrated by, who is believed to be the Hulk, Bruce Banner. Doc Samson as an investigator is piecing together what occurred and the panels depict a recreation of events from his point-of-view with the belief that it is Bruce Banner, the green Hulk who is the killer

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[October 2022 - Harrison Ford has been cast as General Ross in Thunderbolts / July 2024 - Red Hulk confirmed to appear in Captain America]

Avengers #10
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Avengers #10
 
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1st appearance of the second Red Widow

1st full team appearance of the Defenders of the Deep: Namor, Piranhas, Echinda, Andromeda, King Crab, Tiger Shark, Orka, Bloodtide, Manowar

Winter Guard new roster: Ursa Major, Red Widow, Vanguard, Vostok, Perun, Chernobog, Perun, Darkstar, Crimson Dynamo

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