Captain America: Brave New World reportedly introduces Sidewinder to the MCU this week, so today we highlight the Serpent Society's role in the comics! A super-villain trade union patterned after the Avengers, the Serpent Society offered profit and security for any mercenary willing to dress like a snake. They were most effective in the early years, thanks to Sidewinder's business acumen and teleporting ability regularly freeing his team from prison. The Serpents have proven less effective since, co-opted by the Viper's anarchy or Pit Viper's Satanism, working best when they remain focused on the almighty dollar.
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Spotlight On... SYNAPSE!
There was a time when Marvel was determined to make the Inhumans as popular as the X-Men. So-called Nu-humans began showing up in many comics, including a new series of Uncanny Avengers, which consisted of a new team of Avengers whose purpose was to work towards a peaceful co-existence between humans and the expanding Inhuman population. Naturally, the team included one such Nu-human, a young woman with vast psychic powers. While she hasn't appeared in some time, at one point she was considered important enough to be mentored by both Steve Rogers and Cable, two of the greatest leaders in Marvel Comics. She's fought the Shredded Man, been exposed to a dire possible future and gone head-to-head against the Hulk. Oh, she's also had a fling with a certain speedster... Read all about the story of Emily Guerrero... SYNAPSE!
Spotlight On... TIGRA!
Tigra the were-cat started off as a short-lived 70s heroine known simply as "the Cat," before being reimagined into her current form. She joined the Avengers but did so alongside a daunting roster that included only her and the founding members. Feeling overwhelmed, she left and later found a better fit as a West Coast Avenger. Tigra's tenure was marked by ongoing issues reconciling her two souls. Her next major role was as a training instructor among both Avengers: The Initiative and Avengers Academy. She also gave birth to a son, William, genetically hers and Hank Pym's, but conceived with the Skrull infiltrator posing as Yellowjacket. Most recently, Greer reconnected with her old flame Moon Knight and assisted him with his Midnight Mission, even keeping the torch lit through his death and resurrection.
Spotlight On... DAREDEVIL!!!
It's the end of the year... and do we have a Spotlight for you. As MightyAvengers.net has grown, we've slowly built up our catalogue of articles on Avengers characters, tackling many of their long-term members and obscure allies alike. While a Spotlight on Iron Man or Thor is still far off, today we Spotlight one of the Avengers' longest running and most consistent solo stars. The Man Without Fear is coming back to the small screen next year, so enjoy this full-length, *55 page Spotlight* on Matthew Murdock! Be sure to also check out the bonus features on his powers, his secret identity, and his law career. Happy Holidays, Happy New Year and see you in 2025!
Spotlight On... RICOCHET!
Today we take a sharp look at Ricochet, formerly of the Slingers and the Avengers Academy! Earlier this year, blindfaith311 won our Unusual Suspects 4 contest, and Ricochet was his choice to receive a Spotlight! Congratulations again, blindfaith311!
And hey... did everyone know that Ricochet is the 99th Spotlight for MightyAvengers.net? And, added together, MightyAvengers.net and UncannyXmen.net now have 499 Character Articles between them? It's true! So before Christmas arrives and our content for 2024 comes to a close, be on the look out for next week's monolithic article on the man in the red suit!
Spotlight On... BLUE MARVEL!
Adam: Legend of the Blue Marvel asked the question of what would happen if a Superman-class black super-hero were active in the 1950's? Pressured into retirement by JFK because the Civil Rights movement "wasn't ready yet", the patriotic soldier and scientist Adam Brashear spent decades in obscurity. During the Initiative era, he was finally called to action, lending his strength to international aid while tinkering with multi-dimensional physics in his lab. Somewhat unassuming but never to be underestimated, today we focus on The BLUE MARVEL.