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The first Masters of Evil appeared in Story 4 and Story 6 of the [[Captain America]] segment of [[The Marvel Superheroes Show]]. The lineup consisted of [[Baron Zemo|Baron Heinrich Zemo]], [[Melter]], [[Radioactive Man (Marvel Comics)|Radioactive Man]], and [[Black Knight (comics)|Black Knight]].
The first Masters of Evil appeared in Story 4 and Story 6 of the [[Captain America]] segment of [[The Marvel Superheroes Show]]. The lineup consisted of [[Baron Zemo|Baron Heinrich Zemo]], [[Melter]], [[Radioactive Man (Marvel Comics)|Radioactive Man]], and [[Black Knight (comics)|Black Knight]].


The Masters of Evil appeared in the sixth chapter of [[The Avengers: United They Stand]] called "Command Decision". In this episode, the team was formed by [[Baron Zemo|Baron Helmut Zemo]], [[Moonstone (comics)|Moonstone]], [[Whirlwind (comics)|Whirlwind]], [[Absorbing Man]], [[Tiger Shark (comics)|Tiger Shark]], [[Dragonfly (Marvel Comics)|Dragonfly]], [[Cardinal (comics)|Cardinal]] and [[Boomerang (comics)|Boomerang]].
The Masters of Evil appeared in the sixth chapter of [[The Avengers: United They Stand]] called "Command Decision". In this episode, the team was formed by [[Baron Zemo|Baron Helmut Zemo]], [[Moonstone (comics)|Moonstone]], [[Whirlwind (comics)|Whirlwind]], [[Absorbing Man]], [[Tiger Shark (comics)|Tiger Shark]], [[Dragonfly (Marvel Comics)|Dragonfly]], [[Cardinal (comics)|Cardinal]] and [[Boomerang (comics)|Boomerang]]. They plotted to steal a shipment of highly dangerous weapons and Baron Zemo planned to use the Masters of Evil to get back at Captain America for the loss of his father.


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[[Dragon Man]] and the [[Grey Gargoyle]] were originally members as well, but left with Mandarin when he tried to steal leadership from Doctor Doom. They plotted to steal [[Odin (comics)|Odin]]'s powers. The Masters of Evil are supported by various "cannon fodder" troops/foot soldiers such as mass-produced clones of Ultron (each referred to as Ultron Strikers and/or Ultron Warriors), assorted [[Advanced Idea Mechanics|A.I.M.]] soldiers (such as AIM Troopers and Attack Bots), [[Supersoldier|Super Soldiers]] created from a stolen S.H.I.E.L.D. Super Soldier Serum, [[Doctor Doom's devices|Doombot]]s, Arcade's Clowns, Murderbots, Arcade's Androids, Clay Guardians, assorted Asgardian Trolls (including Loki Trolls and Ulik's Rock Troll race), and [[Fenrisulfr|Fenris Wolves]].
[[Dragon Man]] and the [[Grey Gargoyle]] were originally members as well, but left with Mandarin when he tried to steal leadership from Doctor Doom. They plotted to steal [[Odin (Marvel Comics)|Odin]]'s powers. The Masters of Evil are supported by various "cannon fodder" troops/foot soldiers such as mass-produced clones of Ultron (each referred to as Ultron Strikers and/or Ultron Warriors), assorted [[Advanced Idea Mechanics|A.I.M.]] soldiers (such as AIM Troopers and Attack Bots), [[Supersoldier|Super Soldiers]] created from a stolen S.H.I.E.L.D. Super Soldier Serum, [[Doctor Doom's devices|Doombot]]s, Arcade's Clowns, Murderbots, Arcade's Androids, Clay Guardians, assorted Asgardian Trolls (including Loki Trolls and Ulik's Rock Troll race), and [[Fenrisulfr|Fenris Wolves]].


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Masters of Evil
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceAvengers (1st series) #6 (July 1964)
Created byStan Lee
Jack Kirby
In-story information
Base(s)Various
Member(s)Baron (Heinrich) Zemo
Baron (Helmut) Zemo
Black Knight (Nathan Garrett)
Radioactive Man
Melter
Beetle (Abner Jenkins)
Screaming Mimi

The Masters of Evil are a fictional team of supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. They have gone through many incarnations, accumulating dozens of members in total. The first incarnation appeared in Avengers (1st series) #6 (July 1964). The Masters of Evil are primarily opposed to the Avengers, although they have also battled the Thunderbolts and the Guardians of the Galaxy.

History

The original Masters team was organized by Baron Zemo, who led the team until his death. The second team of Masters was organized by the android Ultron under the alias of Crimson Cowl. The third team was organized by the criminal scientist Egghead. The fourth team was organized by the second Baron Zemo, the son of the original Zemo. The fifth team was organized by Doctor Octopus, and bore little resemblance to any other incarnation of the team. The sixth incarnation was assembled by the second Baron Zemo; they are better known under the alias they adopted, the Thunderbolts. The seventh and eighth incarnations were gathered by the mysterious Crimson Cowl (Justine Hammer).

"Avengers Under Siege" is generally considered the definitive Masters of Evil storyline. In it, the fourth incarnation of the team invades Avengers Mansion, wrecking the headquarters, torturing their butler Jarvis, beating Hercules into a coma, and taking down the team. It took a hastily assembled squad of reserve Avengers to defeat this version of the Masters, but they finally were defeated.

Membership

listed alphabetically, after leader

Heinrich Zemo's Masters of Evil

The original grouping, from Avengers (vol. 1) #6–7, #9–10, #15–16 (July 1964–May 1965)

The Masters of Evil II.
Art by John Buscema and George Tuska.

Ultron-5's Masters of Evil

From Avengers (vol. 1) #54–55, #83 (July 1968–December 1970)

Egghead's Masters of Evil

From Avengers (vol. 1) #222, #227–230 (August 1982–April 1983)

Helmut Zemo's first Masters of Evil

From Avengers (vol. 1) #270–277, West Coast Avengers #16, and Amazing Spider-Man #283 (August 1986–March 1987)

Doctor Octopus's Masters of Evil

Helmut Zemo's second Masters of Evil/Thunderbolts

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Baron Helmut Zemo's Masters of Evil, before they became the Thunderbolts
  • Baron Helmut Zemo (leader)
  • Beetle/MACH-1
  • Fixer/Techno
  • Goliath/Atlas
  • Moonstone/Meteorite
  • Screaming Mimi/Songbird


Justine Hammer's first Masters of Evil

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Justine Hammer's Masters of Evil by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. From Thunderbolts #24.

Justine Hammer's second Masters of Evil

Young Masters of Evil

Allan Heinberg has said that he plans to introduce a young Masters of Evil in the second "season" of the Young Avengers. Source

Ultimate Universe

Though no team with the name "Masters of Evil" has appeared in the Ultimate Marvel Universe, the Liberators are also a team directly opposed to the Ultimates, the Ultimate version of the Avengers, who also appear without their Earth 616 team name.

Other media

Television

The first Masters of Evil appeared in Story 4 and Story 6 of the Captain America segment of The Marvel Superheroes Show. The lineup consisted of Baron Heinrich Zemo, Melter, Radioactive Man, and Black Knight.

The Masters of Evil appeared in the sixth chapter of The Avengers: United They Stand called "Command Decision". In this episode, the team was formed by Baron Helmut Zemo, Moonstone, Whirlwind, Absorbing Man, Tiger Shark, Dragonfly, Cardinal and Boomerang. They plotted to steal a shipment of highly dangerous weapons and Baron Zemo planned to use the Masters of Evil to get back at Captain America for the loss of his father.

Video Games

Most of the Marvel villains featured in the videogame Iron Man and X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal were members of the Masters of Evil, and they were led by Baron Zemo. Likely, the game programmers intended to show the Masters of Evil as the primary Marvel villains of the game.

An incarnation of the Masters of Evil are the primary (though not only) villains of the videogame Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. They are led by Doctor Doom with his lieutenants Loki, Enchantress, Ultron, Baron Mordo, and Mandarin (who later leaves after trying to become the leader of the Masters of Evil). Its other members include:

Dragon Man and the Grey Gargoyle were originally members as well, but left with Mandarin when he tried to steal leadership from Doctor Doom. They plotted to steal Odin's powers. The Masters of Evil are supported by various "cannon fodder" troops/foot soldiers such as mass-produced clones of Ultron (each referred to as Ultron Strikers and/or Ultron Warriors), assorted A.I.M. soldiers (such as AIM Troopers and Attack Bots), Super Soldiers created from a stolen S.H.I.E.L.D. Super Soldier Serum, Doombots, Arcade's Clowns, Murderbots, Arcade's Androids, Clay Guardians, assorted Asgardian Trolls (including Loki Trolls and Ulik's Rock Troll race), and Fenris Wolves.

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