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Who Is Shellshock? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Shellshock (Marvel): Shellshock was a minor criminal mercenary that has fought members of the Fantastic Four and the Black Panther. He was killed by the Scourge of the Und

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Shellshock is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Gary Buser, with over 23 comic issue appearances. Shellshock was a minor criminal mercenary that has fought members of the Fantastic Four and the Black Panther. He was killed by the Scourge of the Underworld at the Bar with No Name.

Who is Shellshock?

Origin Shellshock was a minor criminal that partnered with two other men named Ivan and Live-Wire . They were given special weapons by Psycho Man and forced to battle members of the Fantastic Four , the Inhumans and the Black Panther . They were ultimately defeated and sent to jail. Shellshock and Live-Wire escaped from prison and teamed up once again to steal some statues created by Alicia Masters . This led to another confrontation with the Thing and they were beaten once again when the Thing was assisted by some members of the Yancy Street Gang . Shellshock would later reappear in a new costume and upgraded shockblaster when he and numerous other villains tried to take out the Thing while he was in the hospital. Shellshock fled the scene when Ant Man sent thousands of ants to swarm him. Shellshock would meet up with a group of other minor villains at the Bar with No Name where they were all slaughtered by the Scourge of the Underworld.

Key facts

Shellshock is of human origin and first appeared in "Divide and Conquer!". The character is published by Marvel. With 23 recorded issue appearances, Shellshock ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Shellshock?

Shellshock was a minor criminal mercenary that has fought members of the Fantastic Four and the Black Panther. He was killed by the Scourge of the Underworld at the Bar with No Name.

What is Shellshock's real name?

Shellshock's real identity is Gary Buser.

When did Shellshock first appear?

Shellshock first appeared in "Divide and Conquer!".

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