Who Is Rage? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Rage is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Elvin Daryl Haliday, with over 314 comic issue appearances. Rage is a superhero whose main ability is super strength which, like the Hulk, grows with rage or violence. He is part of the Avengers and New Warriors.

Who is Rage?

Origin Rage as an Avenger Twelve-year-old Elvin Haliday was visiting an unfamiliar neighborhood to trade some comic books with another boy when he was attacked by a gang of racist bullies. Elvin escaped them by hiding in the heavily polluted waters of Newtown Creek, but before he could climb out, Fisk Biochem workers dumped more illegal chemical waste into the creek, dousing him with it. Terrified and in pain, Elvin ran home to his only family, Granny Staples, and she nursed him back to health over a period of days. The boy recovered quickly, and in the weeks and months that followed, he went through a tremendous growth spurt that gave him a super-humanly powerful adult body. He was discouraged from seeking vengeance on his tormentors by the devoutly religious Granny Staples, who felt he should use his new powers for good. Fashioning a makeshift costume from a ski mask and a leather outfit, Elvin began operating as the super-vigilante Rage at the age of 14, targeting street criminals and drug dealers such as L.D. 50. Creation Rage was created by Larry Hama and Paul Ryan and first appeared in The Avengers 326 (1990).

Key facts

Rage is of human origin and first appeared in "Wind From the East". The character is published by Marvel. With 314 recorded issue appearances, Rage ranks among the most featured characters in comics.