Who Is Manticore? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Manticore is a Marvel comic book character, with over 10 comic issue appearances. Manticore was the enemy of Ghost Rider, Hawkeye, and the Two Gun Kid, he was captured and put into prison.

Who is Manticore?

Origin Manticore kidnaps Hawkeye. Manticore's true identity is unknown but scientists from Brand Industries provided him a battle-suit and his employer wanted him to retrieve the Hellcat costume they also created. The Hellcat costume has since fallen into the hands of Patsy Walker who was currently a member of the Avengers . Manticore would appear at the Cheery-O's Dude Ranch where he was spying on Clint Barton and the Two-Gun Kid who were working there as employees. The scheme was to kill Hawkeye in order to lure the Avengers and Hellcat so he can bring back the costume. Johnny Blaze happened to be at the ranch because he needed a place to repair his motorcycle after a long journey in the Arizona desert. One night, Manticore broke into the employee's bunkhouse and kidnapped Hawkeye. The Two-Gun Kid tried to stop Manticore but he got buried underneath some debris when the bunkhouse collapsed.

Key facts

Manticore is of human origin and first appeared in "At The Mercy of The Manticore!". The character is published by Marvel. With 10 recorded issue appearances, Manticore ranks among the most featured characters in comics.