Blackwing
| Blackwing | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Daredevil vol. 1 #118 (Feb 1975) |
| Created by |
Gerry Conway (Writer) Don Heck (Artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Joseph Manfredi |
| Team affiliations |
Masters of Evil Skeleton Crew HYDRA Circus of Crime Maggia Heavy Mettle |
| Notable aliases | Guiseppi Manfredi, Joe Silvermane |
| Abilities | Expert bat trainer Skilled marksman Specially mutated bats Wears costume made of synthetic stretch fabric over chain mail body armor that grants: Short distanced flight via directed motion hovering |
Blackwing is the name of two fictional supervillains and one hero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
The first Blackwing appeared in Daredevil #118 and was created by Gerry Conway and Don Heck.
Joseph Manfredi was born in Orlando, Florida, and is the son of the crime lord Silvermane. When he debuted, he was a costumed animal trainer for the Ringmaster's Circus of Crime. While as a member of that group, he battled with Daredevil and escaped.
Blackwing worked as an agent for Silvermane's HYDRA (serving as the Air Action Division Leader) when his father was leader. He participated in the capture of Foggy Nelson. Blackwing battled Daredevil, Black Widow, Nick Fury, and S.H.I.E.L.D. and was once again defeated by Daredevil.
Blackwing later teamed up with Jack O'Lantern to stake out his father's house when the Red Skull took the control of the base, turning the dilapidated mansion into his so-called Skull House. The duo searched Skullhouse and battled Captain America during this event. Blackwing and Jack O'Lantern were recruited by Mother Night to join the Skeleton Crew after the Red Skull was impressed with their abilities. Blackwing, Jack O'Lantern, and Cutthroat fought Crossbones and Diamondback before they joined the Skeleton Crew. Blackwing captured Diamondback, and then battled Diamondback as she escaped. He and the rest of the Skeleton Crew were defeated by Captain America, Diamondback, and Falcon. He was defeated in combat by Falcon, and taken to the Vault.
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