Supergiant (comics)
{{short description|Comic book supervillain}}
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| caption = Textless variant cover of Infinity #1 (October 2013). Art by In-Hyuk Lee.
| publisher = Marvel Comics
| debut = Infinity #1 (August 2013)
| creators = Jonathan Hickman
Jerome Opeña
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| species = Psionic entity (unknown alien race)
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| alliances = Black Order
| powers = *Mental control
- Intangibility
- Telepathy
- Immune to physical damage
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Supergiant is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Jonathan Hickman and Jerome Opeña, Supergiant first appeared in Infinity #1 (October 2013).
The character has made several appearances in other media such as animated television and video games. Hynden Walch voices her in Avengers Assemble, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order.
Publication history
Supergiant first appeared in Infinity #1 (October 2013), and was created by Jonathan Hickman and Jerome Opeña.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/exclusive-introducing-the-black-order-of-infinity-part-three/|title=EXCLUSIVE: Introducing the Black Order of "Infinity" Part Three|date=10 May 2013}}
Fictional character biography
Supergiant is a member of Thanos' supervillain team Black Order. In the Infinity storyline, Supergiant and Corvus Glaive attack the Jean Grey School for Higher Learning while searching for Thane.They leave after realizing that Thane is not there.New Avengers vol. 3 #9. Marvel Comics.
When the Black Order seize control of Wakanda, Supergiant controls Black Bolt into activating the Illuminati's hidden bombs.Infinity #5 However, Maximus and Lockjaw transport Supergiant and the bomb to a distant uninhabited planet, where she is killed in the explosion.Infinity #6. Marvel Comics.
During the "No Surrender" arc, Supergiant returns as a psychic projection before being killed by Lethal Legion member Ferene.Avengers #676. Marvel Comics.The Avengers #680. Marvel Comics
Powers and abilities
Supergiant possesses telepathic abilities which allow her to mind-control others and feed on their intellect.New Avengers Vol 3 #9{{Cite web |last=Cheeda |first=Saim |date=May 12, 2019 |title=10 Things The MCU Changed About The Black Order |url=https://screenrant.com/mcu-black-order-changes/ |access-date=November 20, 2022 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US}} After being killed, she returns as a psychic entity with the additional ability to become intangible.{{Cite web |last=Moroca |first=Alexandra |date=February 12, 2022 |title=MCU: Every Member Of Thanos' Black Order, Ranked By Power |url=https://www.cbr.com/mcu-thanos-black-order-power-ranked/ |access-date=November 20, 2022 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}
Reception
= Accolades =
- In 2022, Screen Rant included Supergiant in their "10 Best Cosmic Villains Not Yet In The MCU" list.{{Cite web |last=Prom |first=Bradley |date=November 18, 2022 |title=10 Best Cosmic Villains Not Yet In The MCU |url=https://screenrant.com/best-cosmic-villains-not-yet-mcu/ |access-date=November 20, 2022 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US}}
- In 2022, Comic Book Resources (CBR) ranked Supergiant 3rd in their "MCU: Every Member Of Thanos’ Black Order, Ranked By Power" list.
In other media
=Television=
- Supergiant appears in Avengers Assemble, voiced by Hynden Walch.{{cite web |title=Supergiant Voices (Marvel Universe) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Marvel-Universe/Supergiant/ |access-date=July 19, 2019 |website=Behind The Voice Actors |postscript=. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.}}
- Supergiant appears in Guardians of the Galaxy, voiced again by Hynden Walch. This version possesses size-manipulation abilities rather than telepathy and is a former lover of Star-Lord.
=Video games=
- Supergiant appears as a mini-boss in Marvel: Avengers Alliance.{{cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/maybe-avengers-alliance-can-make-sense-of-marvels-infi-1374070201|title=Maybe Avengers Alliance Can Make Sense Of Marvel's Infinity Event|website=Kotaku|last=Fahey|first=Mike|date=August 23, 2013|access-date=April 29, 2018}}
- Supergiant appears as a boss and unlockable playable character in Marvel Future Fight.{{Cite web |last=Fanelli |first=Jason |date=May 27, 2021 |title=Marvel Future Fight Marks The Return Of The Black Order In New Update |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/marvel-future-fight-marks-the-return-of-the-black-order-in-new-update/1100-6492085/ |access-date=November 20, 2022 |website=GameSpot |language=en-US}}
- Supergiant appears as a playable character in Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 as part of the Infinity War DLC.{{Cite web |title=Supergiant (Character) |url=https://www.giantbomb.com/supergiant/3005-30134/ |access-date=November 20, 2022 |website=Giant Bomb |language=en}}
- Supergiant appears as a boss in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order, voiced again by Hynden Walch.
References
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External links
- [http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Supergiant_%28Earth-616%29 Supergiant] at Marvel Wiki
- [http://www.comicvine.com/supergiant/4005-90521/ Supergiant] at Comic Vine
- {{comicbookdb|type=character|id=71802|title=Supergiant}}
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Category:Characters created by Jonathan Hickman
Category:Comics characters introduced in 2013
Category:Fictional characters who can turn intangible
Category:Marvel Comics extraterrestrial supervillains