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Who Is Vic Martinelli? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Vic Martinelli (Marvel): Chief of Security at Stark International

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Vic Martinelli is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Vincent Martell, with over 43 comic issue appearances. Chief of Security at Stark International

Who is Vic Martinelli?

Vince Martell was an architect who owned an architectural company. He was forced to buy building materials from companies with connections to organized crime. The Maggia would have arranged for his company to lose contracts if he didn't obey orders. The building materials proved substandard and several people were killed by accidents involving his buildings. Martell testified against the Maggia and joined the witness protection program under the alias Vic Martinelli. Martinelli was eventually hired by Williams Innovations, the company owned by Simon Williams (later known as Wonder Man ). When the company was absorbed by Stark International, owned by Tony Stark, Martinelli later became Chief of Securtiy. When Martinelli was pictured in a public relations photo for S.I., the Maggia was able to send Blacklash to kill him.

Key facts

Vic Martinelli is of human origin and first appeared in "The Man Who Would Be Hulk". The character is published by Marvel. With 43 recorded issue appearances, Vic Martinelli ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Vic Martinelli?

Chief of Security at Stark International

What is Vic Martinelli's real name?

Vic Martinelli's real identity is Vincent Martell.

When did Vic Martinelli first appear?

Vic Martinelli first appeared in "The Man Who Would Be Hulk".

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