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| − | Adrian Toomes was an aerodynamics engineer who developed a magnetic air transport and presented it to OsCorp. Norman Osborn rejected the designs and four months later, announced that OsCorp was developing Flight Tech. Toomes was furious but Osborn refused to apologize for it, stating that Toomes did not have the credibility to prove he invented the system and that no one would believe that he, an old timer, could have done it. Toomes donned his flight suit, calling himself the Vulture and swooped in on Osborn, taking him hostage. Toomes demanded Osborn announce to the world that the flight tech was his invention, give him the money he deserved and issue |
+ | Adrian Toomes was an aerodynamics engineer who developed a magnetic air transport and presented it to [[Oscorp Industries (Earth-981)|OsCorp]]. [[Norman Osborn (Earth-981)|Norman Osborn]] rejected the designs and four months later, announced that OsCorp was developing Flight Tech. Toomes was furious but Osborn refused to apologize for it, stating that Toomes did not have the credibility to prove he invented the system and that no one would believe that he, an old timer, could have done it. Toomes donned his flight suit, calling himself the Vulture, and swooped in on Osborn, taking him hostage. Toomes demanded Osborn announce to the world that the flight tech was his invention, give him the money he deserved and issue an immediate apology. However, Osborn adamantly refused to do so and [[Peter Parker (Earth-981)|Spider-Man]] got in the way twice and left him to be arrested by the authorities. |
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|Powers = *'''Super-Strength''': While equipped with the exo-suit, Toomes can provide himself with super-strength, while the wings are strong enough to destroy concrete. |
|Powers = *'''Super-Strength''': While equipped with the exo-suit, Toomes can provide himself with super-strength, while the wings are strong enough to destroy concrete. |
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Revision as of 03:54, 9 September 2020
Real Name
Adrian T. Toomes
Current Alias
the Vulture
Aliases
Bird-Man
Identity
Alignment
Affiliation
"Vulture robbers", formerly Nexus Consolidated
Universe
Base Of Operations
Manhattan, New York City, New York
Characteristics
Height
Weight
Eyes
Hair
Status
Citizenship
Marital Status
Occupation
Criminal, engineer, inventor, thief, former businessman
Origin
Origin
Human using enhanced technology
Creators
First appearance
Astonishing Spider-Man #5
History
Criminal Career
Adrian Toomes was an aerodynamics engineer who developed a magnetic air transport and presented it to OsCorp. Norman Osborn rejected the designs and four months later, announced that OsCorp was developing Flight Tech. Toomes was furious but Osborn refused to apologize for it, stating that Toomes did not have the credibility to prove he invented the system and that no one would believe that he, an old timer, could have done it. Toomes donned his flight suit, calling himself the Vulture, and swooped in on Osborn, taking him hostage. Toomes demanded Osborn announce to the world that the flight tech was his invention, give him the money he deserved and issue an immediate apology. However, Osborn adamantly refused to do so and Spider-Man got in the way twice and left him to be arrested by the authorities.
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Super-Strength: While equipped with the exo-suit, Toomes can provide himself with super-strength, while the wings are strong enough to destroy concrete.
- Superhuman Agility: The suit's jet propulsion systems allow Vulture to fly and maneuver in the air with incredible agility and coordination.
Abilities
None known.
Strength level
Unknown.
Weaknesses
- Mortality: Vulture is an ordinary human without the exo-suit, he can get hurt by weapons or falling, among other things.
Paraphernalia
Equipment: None known.
Transportation: The exo-suit's wings enable him to fly at speeds approaching 95 mph.
Weapons:
- Vulture's Exo-Suit: Utilizing his harness the Vulture is able to fly with a natural winged flight limit (95 miles per hour). The anti-graviton generator attached to his flight suit enables him to take to the air by flapping the bird-like wings. When wearing his Exo-Suit, the Vulture possesses superhuman strength, vitality and athletic prowess. The harness increases his physical strength to the absolute human maximum enabling him to lift roughly 700 pounds. The Vulture can reach speeds of up to 95 miles per hour and attain a maximum height of 11,000 feet. Vulture's harness also lets him fly virtually soundlessly.
- Wing Projectile Capability: His feathers are as sharp as swords and can be used as projectile weapons. They will replenish themselves so he can maintain flying abilities.
The Vulture also carries some form of sonic blaster he stole, as well as several grenades of unknown types.
Notes
- This version of the character is exclusive to the continuity of Marvel Ultiverse and is an adaptation of Adrian Toomes / the Vulture. The original character was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. His first appearance was in Amazing Spider-Man #2 (May, 1963)
Trivia
- No trivia.
See Also
- Appearances of Adrian Toomes (Earth-12199)
- Character Gallery: Adrian Toomes (Earth-12199)
- Quotations by Adrian Toomes (Earth-12199)
Discover and Discuss
- Search News for: Vulture&searchx=Search the Vulture · Adrian T. Toomes · Adrian Toomes (Earth-12199)
Links and References
- None.