Who Is Clay Quartermain? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Clay Quartermain is a Marvel comic book character, with over 250 comic issue appearances. Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., a close friend to Nick Fury and a major player in battles with the Hulk.

Who is Clay Quartermain?

Origin Clay Quartermain spent his early adulthood seeking adventure wherever he could find it. He became a decorated Air Force officer, a battle-ready bodyguard and mastered a wide variety of weapons. He was then recruited by S.H.I.E.L.D where he went into espionage training. Clay became one of Nick Fury 's favored agents when he distinguished himself in action against A.I.M. and against Dr. Doom's Yellow Claw android. Clay became noted for his optimism and enthusiasm in combat and he proved exceptional in the field as well as in administration and training. Creation Clay Quartermain was created by writer/artist Jim Steranko and first appeared in Strange Tales issue 163 (1967).

Key facts

Clay Quartermain is of human origin and first appeared in "And The Dragon Cried...Death!; Three Faces of Doom!". The character is published by Marvel. With 250 recorded issue appearances, Clay Quartermain ranks among the most featured characters in comics.