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Black Talon (comics)

December 14, 2023

The Black Talon is the name of a number of supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Publication history edit

Desmond Drew first appeared in Strange Tales #173 (April 1974) and was created by Gene Colan and Len Wein.

The successor to Drew named Samuel David Barone wore the same costume as the original and was an ally of the Grim Reaper, operating in the New Orleans area. He first appeared in The Avengers #152 (Oct. 1976), created by Gerry Conway and John Buscema.[1]

Fictional character biography edit

Black Talon (Pascal Horta) edit

The first Black Talon was Pascal Horta, a painter who lost his hand in an auto accident. Undergoing experimental surgery, he was given the hand of an African-American serial killer, "Strangler Burns", who was put to death. The serial killer blood in his new hand overcame Horta's peaceful nature and drove him to commit murders. Pascal Horta first appeared in Captain America Comics #9, in 1941. He was created by Otto Binder and Jack Kirby.[2]

Black Talon (Desmond Drew) edit

Black Talon
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceStrange Tales #173 (April 1974)
Created byGene Colan (artist)
Len Wein (writer)
In-story information
Alter egoDesmond Drew
SpeciesHuman
PartnershipsMama Limbo
AbilitiesVoodoo magic manipulation that allows him to create and control zombies

The second Black Talon is a voodoo priest who can create and control zombies. He wears a costume which resembles a chicken, and has an upside-down cross painted on his chest. He was a millionaire and voodoo witch doctor, and posed as a "living loa" to carry out the plans of his mother, Mama Limbo. He battled and became an enemy of Brother Voodoo.[3] He was later exposed as an impostor, and was beaten to death by his own cultists.[4]

Black Talon (Samuel Barone) edit

Black Talon
 
The third Black Talon (left) appears on the cover of She-Hulk #35.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceThe Avengers #152 (Oct. 1976)
Created byGerry Conway (writer)
John Buscema (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoSamuel David Barone
SpeciesHuman
Team affiliationsLethal Legion
X-Humed
Masters of Evil
PartnershipsGrim Reaper
AbilitiesVoodoo magic manipulation that allows him to create and control zombies

The third Black Talon was a professional criminal and cult leader, like the original. He resurrected Wonder Man as a zombie at the behest of the Grim Reaper and sent him to attack the Avengers. The Black Talon battled the Avengers himself, and was defeated by the Scarlet Witch.[5] He then joined the second Lethal Legion. With the Grim Reaper and Nekra, he battled the Vision and Scarlet Witch.[6] Under the Grim Reaper's orders, he attempted a recreation of "Simon Williams" as a zombie.[7] With the Man-Ape, Black Talon deserted the Lethal Legion during a battle with the West Coast Avengers.[8]

Nekra learned the Black Talon's voodoo rites, and she later used them on two occasions to resurrect the Grim Reaper as a zombie.[9]

When battling She-Hulk, Black Talon formed the X-Humed from the four dead mutants Changeling, Scaleface, Living Diamond and Harry Leland but was unable to control all of them at once and Changeling was able to break his hold long enough for She-Hulk to triumph.[10]

The Black Talon has also fought Deadpool, who viciously mocked him for his chicken costume.[11]

Black Talon returned in Marvel Zombies 4, having technically retired from supervillainy, instead becoming a secretive cocaine producer, selling to the Hood. Talon comes across the Zombie (Simon Garth) carrying the zombie head of Deadpool, and offers to sell the head to Hood.[12]

Black Talon later appears in full supervillain gear when he uses zombies to attack Times Square as part of a revenge scheme against the Avengers. Unfortunately for him, he finds the Punisher instead. After shooting several zombies, the Punisher shoots Black Talon twice in the chest, killing him.[13]

Black Talon later turned up alive and appeared as a member of the Shadow Council's incarnation of the Masters of Evil.[14]

After he was attacked by Alex Wilder, Tombstone recovered and enlisted Black Talon to rescue Mr. Fish from Hell.[15]

Black Talon later resurfaced in a small strip mall in New York where, during a Halloween walk-a-thon, he turns a group of dead senior citizens into zombies. He encounters Deadpool, who laughs when he sees an old photo of him due to the chicken head of his costume, which Talon removed. It is later revealed that Black Talon's attack on the mall was part of a plan to help his grandmother win the walk-a-thon, though his grandmother only wanted to win the race. During the battle, Black Talon's grandmother manages to convince him to stop, forcing him to retreat.[16]

Powers and abilities edit

Both Desmond Drew and Samuel Barone were voodoo cult leaders who gain their powers from the manipulation of the forces of voodoo magic. Each had the ability to create and control zombies of their creation, either vocally or telepathically. However, the Black Talon cannot communicate with his zombies telepathically when they are not in his immediate vicinity.

Each Black Talon wore a costume with the trappings of various voodoo rituals, with razor-sharp taloned gloves and boots, and a ceremonial dagger.

Other versions edit

Howard the Duck edit

A different Black Talon appeared in Howard the Duck under the name Thibodaux Boudreaux.[17]

References edit

  1. ^ DeFalco, Tom; Sanderson, Peter; Brevoort, Tom; Teitelbaum, Michael; Wallace, Daniel; Darling, Andrew; Forbeck, Matt; Cowsill, Alan; Bray, Adam (2019). The Marvel Encyclopedia. DK Publishing. p. 54. ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.
  2. ^ Black Talon (Pascal Horta) at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe
  3. ^ Strange Tales #172-173
  4. ^ Tales of the Zombie #6
  5. ^ Avengers #152
  6. ^ Vision & Scarlet Witch vol. 2 #1
  7. ^ West Coast Avengers Vol. 2 #2
  8. ^ Vision & Scarlet Witch vol. 2 #2
  9. ^ Vision & Scarlet Witch vol. 2 #12; Avengers West Coast #65
  10. ^ The Sensational She-Hulk #34-35 (1991-1992)
  11. ^ Deadpool #29 (1999)
  12. ^ Marvel Zombies 4 #1
  13. ^ The Punisher #11
  14. ^ Secret Avengers #29
  15. ^ Power Man and Iron Fist vol. 3 #14
  16. ^ Deadpool vol. 5 #5
  17. ^ Black Talon (Thibodaux Boudreaux) at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe

External links edit

  • World of Black Heroes: Samuel Baron/Black Talon Biography
  • Marvel Directory's article on the two in-continuity Black Talons
  • at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
  • Black Talon (Desmond Drew) at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe
  • at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
  • Black Talon (Thibodaux Boudreaux) at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe

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supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics Contents 1 Publication history 2 Fictional character biography 2 1 Black Talon Pascal Horta 2 2 Black Talon Desmond Drew 2 3 Black Talon Samuel Barone 3 Powers and abilities 4 Other versions 4 1 Howard the Duck 5 References 6 External linksPublication history editDesmond Drew first appeared in Strange Tales 173 April 1974 and was created by Gene Colan and Len Wein The successor to Drew named Samuel David Barone wore the same costume as the original and was an ally of the Grim Reaper operating in the New Orleans area He first appeared in The Avengers 152 Oct 1976 created by Gerry Conway and John Buscema 1 Fictional character biography editBlack Talon Pascal Horta edit The first Black Talon was Pascal Horta a painter who lost his hand in an auto accident Undergoing experimental surgery he was given the hand of an African American serial killer Strangler Burns who was put to death The serial killer blood in his new hand overcame Horta s peaceful nature and drove him to commit murders Pascal Horta first appeared in Captain America Comics 9 in 1941 He was created by Otto Binder and Jack Kirby 2 Black Talon Desmond Drew edit Black TalonPublication informationPublisherMarvel ComicsFirst appearanceStrange Tales 173 April 1974 Created byGene Colan artist Len Wein writer In story informationAlter egoDesmond DrewSpeciesHumanPartnershipsMama LimboAbilitiesVoodoo magic manipulation that allows him to create and control zombiesThe second Black Talon is a voodoo priest who can create and control zombies He wears a costume which resembles a chicken and has an upside down cross painted on his chest He was a millionaire and voodoo witch doctor and posed as a living loa to carry out the plans of his mother Mama Limbo He battled and became an enemy of Brother Voodoo 3 He was later exposed as an impostor and was beaten to death by his own cultists 4 Black Talon Samuel Barone edit Black Talon nbsp The third Black Talon left appears on the cover of She Hulk 35 Publication informationPublisherMarvel ComicsFirst appearanceThe Avengers 152 Oct 1976 Created byGerry Conway writer John Buscema artist In story informationAlter egoSamuel David BaroneSpeciesHumanTeam affiliationsLethal LegionX HumedMasters of EvilPartnershipsGrim ReaperAbilitiesVoodoo magic manipulation that allows him to create and control zombiesThe third Black Talon was a professional criminal and cult leader like the original He resurrected Wonder Man as a zombie at the behest of the Grim Reaper and sent him to attack the Avengers The Black Talon battled the Avengers himself and was defeated by the Scarlet Witch 5 He then joined the second Lethal Legion With the Grim Reaper and Nekra he battled the Vision and Scarlet Witch 6 Under the Grim Reaper s orders he attempted a recreation of Simon Williams as a zombie 7 With the Man Ape Black Talon deserted the Lethal Legion during a battle with the West Coast Avengers 8 Nekra learned the Black Talon s voodoo rites and she later used them on two occasions to resurrect the Grim Reaper as a zombie 9 When battling She Hulk Black Talon formed the X Humed from the four dead mutants Changeling Scaleface Living Diamond and Harry Leland but was unable to control all of them at once and Changeling was able to break his hold long enough for She Hulk to triumph 10 The Black Talon has also fought Deadpool who viciously mocked him for his chicken costume 11 Black Talon returned in Marvel Zombies 4 having technically retired from supervillainy instead becoming a secretive cocaine producer selling to the Hood Talon comes across the Zombie Simon Garth carrying the zombie head of Deadpool and offers to sell the head to Hood 12 Black Talon later appears in full supervillain gear when he uses zombies to attack Times Square as part of a revenge scheme against the Avengers Unfortunately for him he finds the Punisher instead After shooting several zombies the Punisher shoots Black Talon twice in the chest killing him 13 Black Talon later turned up alive and appeared as a member of the Shadow Council s incarnation of the Masters of Evil 14 After he was attacked by Alex Wilder Tombstone recovered and enlisted Black Talon to rescue Mr Fish from Hell 15 Black Talon later resurfaced in a small strip mall in New York where during a Halloween walk a thon he turns a group of dead senior citizens into zombies He encounters Deadpool who laughs when he sees an old photo of him due to the chicken head of his costume which Talon removed It is later revealed that Black Talon s attack on the mall was part of a plan to help his grandmother win the walk a thon though his grandmother only wanted to win the race During the battle Black Talon s grandmother manages to convince him to stop forcing him to retreat 16 Powers and abilities editBoth Desmond Drew and Samuel Barone were voodoo cult leaders who gain their powers from the manipulation of the forces of voodoo magic Each had the ability to create and control zombies of their creation either vocally or telepathically However the Black Talon cannot communicate with his zombies telepathically when they are not in his immediate vicinity Each Black Talon wore a costume with the trappings of various voodoo rituals with razor sharp taloned gloves and boots and a ceremonial dagger Other versions editHoward the Duck edit A different Black Talon appeared in Howard the Duck under the name Thibodaux Boudreaux 17 References edit DeFalco Tom Sanderson Peter Brevoort Tom Teitelbaum Michael Wallace Daniel Darling Andrew Forbeck Matt Cowsill Alan Bray Adam 2019 The Marvel Encyclopedia DK Publishing p 54 ISBN 978 1 4654 7890 0 Black Talon Pascal Horta at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe Strange Tales 172 173 Tales of the Zombie 6 Avengers 152 Vision amp Scarlet Witch vol 2 1 West Coast Avengers Vol 2 2 Vision amp Scarlet Witch vol 2 2 Vision amp Scarlet Witch vol 2 12 Avengers West Coast 65 The Sensational She Hulk 34 35 1991 1992 Deadpool 29 1999 Marvel Zombies 4 1 The Punisher 11 Secret Avengers 29 Power Man and Iron Fist vol 3 14 Deadpool vol 5 5 Black Talon Thibodaux Boudreaux at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel UniverseExternal links editWorld of Black Heroes Samuel Baron Black Talon Biography Marvel Directory s article on the two in continuity Black Talons Black Talon Desmond Drew at the Comic Book DB archived from the original Black Talon Desmond Drew at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe Black Talon Samuel Barone at the Comic Book DB archived from the original Black Talon Thibodaux Boudreaux at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Black Talon comics amp oldid 1164886872 Black Talon Pascal Horta, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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