Firebrand (Marvel Comics)
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| Firebrand | |
|---|---|
| File:Firebrand2.gif Art by Gil Kane | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | n/a |
| Created by | n/a |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Gary Gilbert |
| Team affiliations | Justin Hammer, n/a |
| Notable aliases | n/a |
Firebrand (real name: Gary Gilbert) is a fictional supervillian in the Marvel Comics universe. A superpowered enforcer for corrupt industrialist Justin Hammer, Firebrand is a former activist who turned to violence after believing peaceful protest produced no results.
Brief Biography
Firebrand accidently killed his own father. He also won the Black Llama's "war of the supervillains". He fell to alcoholism and gave up political activism only to work for other villains because he "needed the work", and was eventually killed by the Scourge of the Underworld.
Weapons & Powers
- Thermal Blasters
- Flying Jets (enabling him to fly)
- Armored Exoskeleton