Who Is Chance? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Chance is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Nicholas Powell, with over 68 comic issue appearances. Mercenary who bets his services against his fees.

Who is Chance?

Origin A former professional gambler, Nicholas Powell combines his new career with his old hobby. Unlike most criminal mercenaries, Chance does not get paid in advance. He bets his services against his fee: only if he succeeds in his mission does he receive payment, if he fails, he gets zero payment and even has to pay his employer a similar amount. Normal bets include $5000 for burglary, $10000 for murder and $20000 for theft of a major item. He considers life is dull at best, and is made tolerable only by risk. The greater the risk, the greater the worth. The greater the very appreciation of living. Creation Nicholas Powell (Chance) is a Marvel character created by David Michelinie and Mike Harris , first appearing in Web of Spider Man #15 Character Evolution Powell became Chance because he loves the thrill of risking his life for a grand prize, and his compulsive gambling ways meant that he seeked greater and greater stakes, so he became a mercenary.

Key facts

Chance is of human origin and first appeared in "Fox Hunt". The character is published by Marvel. With 68 recorded issue appearances, Chance ranks among the most featured characters in comics.