Condor is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is depicted as a criminal from an Inhumans offshoot called the Bird People.
Publication history The Condor first appeared in Nova #2-3 (Oct.–Nov. 1976), and was created by Marv Wolfman and John Buscema. The character subsequently appears in Nova #6-8 (Feb.–April 1977), #10 (June 1977), Nova #2-5 (Feb.–May 1994), #13 (Jan. 1995), Nova #3-4 (July–Aug. 1999), #7 (Nov. 1999), and The Amazing Spider-Man #562-563 (Aug. 2008).
Fictional character biography Condor is a winged criminal scientist and a member of the Bird People, an offshoot of the Inhumans. He is a member of the Terrible Trio, along with Diamondhead and Powerhouse,Nova #6 (February 1977) and an enemy of Nova and the Champions of Xandar. During a battle with the Sphinx, he is transformed into an actual condor.Nova #10 (June 1977)
Condor spends several years in the form of an animal until he lands on the island of Bird-Brain and the Ani-Mates. Bird-Brain recognizes that the Condor is not a normal animal and restores him to a semi-humanoid form. Condor confronts Nova again, but ultimately leaves, feeling their conflict is pointless.Nova (vol. 2) #5 (May 1994)
Condor attacks Nova and Reed Richards, but is defeated and taken into the custody of S.H.I.E.L.D. Red Raven attempts to bring Condor back by force, hoping to place him on trial among the Bird-People to face justice. Red Raven brings a group of Avians to attack Manhattan, but Nova convinces them to call off the attack.Nova (vol. 3) #7 (November 1999)
It is revealed in the Guardians of the Galaxy series that Condor is one of the inmates left behind in the Negative Zone Prison Alpha. He becomes involved in a fight with Star-Lord who, with the help of Jack Flag, is trying to stop Blastaar from invading Earth.Guardians of the Galaxy (vol. 2) #9 (March 2009)
During the Avengers: Standoff! storyline, Condor appears as an inmate of Pleasant Hill, a gated community established by S.H.I.E.L.D. After his memory is restored by Helmut Zemo and Fixer, Condor joins the villains in attacking S.H.I.E.L.D.All-New, All-Different Avengers #8 (June 2016)
Powers and abilities The Condor possesses two wings on his back which allow for flight. He also has enhanced superhuman strength and sharp talons on the end of each finger.
Other characters named Condor There had been other characters that used the name Condor:
A character named Condor was a Delvadian revolutionary who targeted US ambassador Jerome Villers, only to encounter Daredevil.Daredevil #75 (April 1971) Condor is ultimately killed in a landslide during a battle with Daredevil.Daredevil #76 (May 1971) A superhero called El Condor is among the South American superheroes killed by Everyman.Captain America #442 (August 1995) A character Condor is a member of the Contingency, a former S.H.I.E.L.D. black ops team that was created to kill mutants.Wolverine/Captain America #1 (April 2004)
References
External links Condor (Bird People) at Marvel Wiki Condor (Daredevil villain) at Marvel Wiki El Condor at Marvel Wiki Condor (Contingency member) at Marvel Wiki