Paladin (comics)
| Paladin | |
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Paladin.
Art by Leinil Francis Yu. |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Daredevil #150 (Jan 1978) |
| Created by |
Jim Shooter (writer) Carmine Infantino (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Team affiliations |
Defenders Heroes for Hire The Intruders Thunderbolts Wild Pack |
| Notable aliases | Paul Dennis, Paul Denning |
| Abilities | Highly skilled hand-to-hand combatant Skilled marksman, actor, espionage agent, bodyguard and detective Slightly superhuman strength, speed, stamina, agility, reflexes, and durability Use of stun gun Wears bulletproof body suit Helmet with belt activated faceplate Infrared vision via helmet's lenses |
Paladin is a fictional character, a mercenary appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. While he claims that Paladin is his real name, he often goes by the name Paul Denning. Though not a supervillain, his mercenary activities often bring him into conflict with superheroes.
Paladin first appeared in Daredevil (Vol. 1) #150 (January 1978). The character had a one-shot story published in Marvel Premiere #43 (August 1978), and was a billed guest star in the Spider-Man team-up title Marvel Team-Up (Vol. 1) #108 (August 1981).
From there on, Paladin has mostly appeared as a guest star across the Marvel Universe, with occasional forays as a superteam member, in Silver Sable and the Wild Pack, Heroes for Hire and Thunderbolts, and occasional feature appearances in the Marvel Comics Presents anthology.
Paladin is a mercenary and private investigator, whose past is largely unrevealed. When first seen, he sought Daredevil while engaged in an assignment to track down the Purple Man, and battled Daredevil. He clashed with Daredevil a second time after the crime fighter inadvertently interfered with Paladin's search for the Purple Man. Paladin allied with Daredevil in battle against the Cobra, the Jester, and Mister Hyde, who were under control of the Purple Man.
Paladin next battled the Phantasm. Paladin aided the Wasp against Baron Brimstone, acquired a modified uniform, and began a romance with the Wasp. Paladin aided the Avengers in battle against the Masters of Evil IV. Paladin allied with Spider-Man and the Wasp against mobsters; despite respecting Spider-Man's abilities, Paladin is incredulous that Spider-Man offers his heroic services without charge (Paladin literally laughs in Spider-Man's face upon learning this), while Spider-Man in turn is disgusted by Paladin's mercenary ways. Paladin also considers Spider-Man's incessant battle banter "unprofessional."
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