Project Pegasus
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Project Pegasus is a fiction
al scientific base in the Marvel Comics
universe
which has been the location of a variety of stories for superhero
es and supervillain
s, most notably in the title Marvel Two-in-One
. Project Pegasus is not to be confused with DC's Project Cadmus
.
for super-powered individuals. The location of this facility is described as being in the Adirondack Mountains
in New York State
.
The facility is remembered best in comics for "The Project Pegasus Saga" printed in Marvel Two-in-One #53-#58 (later collected as a trade paperback
of the same title, co-written by Macchio and Mark Gruenwald
with art by John Byrne and George Pérez
). However, its recurring use as a prison for supervillains of the Marvel Universe has led to a number of comics stories in the following decades, significant among them an emergence of the Serpent Crown
. Several Marvel characters have served terms working security at the facility, including The Thing
, Quasar (Wendell Vaughn) and most recently Darkhawk
. At one time it also served as a temporary home for the Squadron Supreme
when they were exiled from their own universe.
Project Pegasus also seems to possess vast knowledge of other realities in the Marvel Multiverse, ranging from alternate futures to parallel universes, as shown in the in-Marvel Earth-616
continuity files after the Sentry arc of the New Avengers, naming them by the official names Marvel use. One rogue Project Pegasus scientist tested various energy sources on himself. As a result, the scientist was turned into a rapidly expanding being who destroyed numerous universes until being stopped by the original Squadron Supreme [Squadron Supreme: Death of A Universe].
During the Dark Reign
storyline, Norman Osborn
has Project Pegasus shut down. However, it became reactivated in the aftermath of the War of Kings
, due to the opening of the time-space tear called the Fault. Loki
later freed Absorbing Man
from Project Pegasus.
version of Project Pegasus appears in the miniseries Ultimate Power
. This version is located in Devil's Point, Wyoming. It is owned by S.H.I.E.L.D.
.
The head of security is S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Wendell Vaughn (Quasar's Ultimate counterpart). After the project is attacked by the Serpent Squad
, who believes that the Serpent Crown is contained there, Vaughan refuses to confirm or deny this claim, stating that "all Project Pegasus business is classified under the Grunewald Doctrine". The use of the name Gruenwald is presumably an homage to Mark Gruenwald
, who wrote many Project: Pegasus stories and the Quasar's origins.
Ben Urich
, Daily Bugle
reporter, also mentions it to Jonah Jameson
as the subject of an article he's writing in issue #106 of Ultimate Spider-Man
.
In Ultimate Origins
, Project Pegasus is revealed to be a government-issued warehouse for objects with mysterious origins and, usually, mass destructive value. It is here that the Ultimate Watcher
was contained here since during World War II and it relates an upcoming event to the Fantastic Four
, Carol Danvers
, and Wendell Vaughn. Other objects seen include the Infinity Gauntlet
and Cosmic Cube
.
Fiction
Fiction is the form of any narrative or informative work that deals, in part or in whole, with information or events that are not factual, but rather, imaginary—that is, invented by the author. Although fiction describes a major branch of literary work, it may also refer to theatrical,...
al scientific base in the Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
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universe
Marvel Universe
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which has been the location of a variety of stories for superhero
Superhero
A superhero is a type of stock character, possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers", dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas —...
es and supervillain
Supervillain
A supervillain or supervillainess is a variant of the villain character type, commonly found in comic books, action movies and science fiction in various media.They are sometimes used as foils to superheroes and other fictional heroes...
s, most notably in the title Marvel Two-in-One
Marvel Two-in-One
Marvel Two-In-One was an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics that featured the Fantastic Four member, the Thing, in a different team-up each issue with a different character. The series continued from the team-up stories starring the Thing in the final two issues of Marvel...
. Project Pegasus is not to be confused with DC's Project Cadmus
Project Cadmus
Project Cadmus is a fictional genetic engineering project in the DC Comics Universe. It was created by Jack Kirby as the DNA Project in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #133 , and was run by the former Newsboy Legion...
.
History
Created in Marvel Two-in-One #42 (August, 1978) by writer Ralph Macchio, Project: Pegasus was originally intended to research alternative (and unusual) forms of energy, but has also been used as a prisonPrison
A prison is a place in which people are physically confined and, usually, deprived of a range of personal freedoms. Imprisonment or incarceration is a legal penalty that may be imposed by the state for the commission of a crime...
for super-powered individuals. The location of this facility is described as being in the Adirondack Mountains
Adirondack Mountains
The Adirondack Mountains are a mountain range located in the northeastern part of New York, that runs through Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Lewis, Saint Lawrence, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties....
in New York State
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
.
The facility is remembered best in comics for "The Project Pegasus Saga" printed in Marvel Two-in-One #53-#58 (later collected as a trade paperback
Trade paperback (comics)
In comics, a trade paperback is a collection of stories originally published in comic books, reprinted in book format, usually capturing one story arc from a single title or a series of stories with a connected story arc or common theme from one or more titles...
of the same title, co-written by Macchio and Mark Gruenwald
Mark Gruenwald
Mark E. Gruenwald was an American comic book writer, editor, and occasional penciler. Gruenwald got his start in comics fandom, publishing his own fanzine, Omniverse, which explored the concept of continuity...
with art by John Byrne and George Pérez
George Pérez
George Pérez is a Puerto Rican-American writer and illustrator of comic books, known for his work on various titles, including Avengers, Teen Titans and Wonder Woman.-Biography:...
). However, its recurring use as a prison for supervillains of the Marvel Universe has led to a number of comics stories in the following decades, significant among them an emergence of the Serpent Crown
Serpent Crown
The Serpent Crown is a fictional mystical power object which has appeared in various comic book series published by Marvel Comics. It exists within Marvel's main shared universe...
. Several Marvel characters have served terms working security at the facility, including The Thing
Thing (comics)
The Thing is a fictional character, a founding member of the superhero team known as the Fantastic Four in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee in The Fantastic Four #1...
, Quasar (Wendell Vaughn) and most recently Darkhawk
Darkhawk
Darkhawk is a fictional comic book superhero who first appeared in his own self-titled series, Darkhawk #1...
. At one time it also served as a temporary home for the Squadron Supreme
Squadron Supreme
The Squadron Supreme is a fictional superhero team that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Squadron Supreme first appeared in Avengers #85 - 86 The Squadron Supreme is a fictional superhero team that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Squadron Supreme first...
when they were exiled from their own universe.
Project Pegasus also seems to possess vast knowledge of other realities in the Marvel Multiverse, ranging from alternate futures to parallel universes, as shown in the in-Marvel Earth-616
Earth-616
In the fictional Marvel Comics multiverse, Earth-616 or Earth 616 is the name used to identify the primary continuity in which most Marvel Comics titles take place.-Origin of Earth-616:...
continuity files after the Sentry arc of the New Avengers, naming them by the official names Marvel use. One rogue Project Pegasus scientist tested various energy sources on himself. As a result, the scientist was turned into a rapidly expanding being who destroyed numerous universes until being stopped by the original Squadron Supreme [Squadron Supreme: Death of A Universe].
During the Dark Reign
Dark Reign (comics)
"Dark Reign" is a 2008–2009 crossover comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics. It deals with the aftermath of the "Secret Invasion" storyline, which led to a shift of power in the Marvel Universe toward Norman Osborn. The title "Dark Reign" refers to Osborn's rise to national power and the...
storyline, Norman Osborn
Green Goblin
The Green Goblin is a fictional character, a supervillain who appears in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, and first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #14 ....
has Project Pegasus shut down. However, it became reactivated in the aftermath of the War of Kings
War of Kings
"War of Kings" is a comic book crossover storyline written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, published by Marvel Comics, and set in Marvel's main shared universe. The six issue limited series was published between March and August, 2009....
, due to the opening of the time-space tear called the Fault. Loki
Loki (comics)
Loki is a fictional character, a supervillain that appears in publications by Marvel Comics. He is the adoptive brother and archenemy of the superhero Thor. He is based on the being of the same name from Norse mythology...
later freed Absorbing Man
Absorbing Man
The Absorbing Man is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #114 The Absorbing Man (Carl "Crusher" Creel) is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first...
from Project Pegasus.
Staff
- Robert Rider - Head of Minion Project and brother of Richard RiderNova (comics)Nova is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Upon becoming a member of the galaxy's Nova Corps , the youth gained enhanced strength, flight, injury resistance, and a specialized uniform with life support.In May 2011, Nova placed 98th on IGN's Top 100 Comic...
. Currently a Nova Corps Centurion. - Faith Barrows
- Helen Carver - Rescued by Quasar after the Omnivore attack.
- Dr. Slevin Clark
- Dr. Eduardo DeVere - Thermal expert
- Dr. Anton Harkov - Director of research
- Dr. Pons Indenbaum
- Jenkins - Formerly worked for the National Security CouncilUnited States National Security CouncilThe White House National Security Council in the United States is the principal forum used by the President of the United States for considering national security and foreign policy matters with his senior national security advisors and Cabinet officials and is part of the Executive Office of the...
under Henry Peter GyrichHenry Peter GyrichHenry Peter Gyrich is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Avengers Vol. 1 #165 and was created by Jim Shooter and George Pérez.-Fictional character biography:...
. Later a member of the Project: Pegasus security department. - Dr. Andrew Kappelhoff
- Sidney Keith
- Davis Kent
- Jessica Knowles
- Talia Kruma D.Sc PhD - Former member of the Whiz Kids and Stark West. Works as an engineer, architect, and designer.
- LeAnn Margolis
- Dr. Margaret Mayfair - Director of Marketing
- Todd Meeker
- Seamus McAnn
- Jerome N'Tuba
- Dr. Evelyn NeckerEvelyn NeckerDoctor Evelyn Clarice Sarah Necker is a fictional character who appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. She first appeared as a supporting character in Death's Head #1, published by the Marvel UK imprint, and was created by Dan Abnett and Liam Sharp.-Publication history:In 2008, writers...
- Previously seen in connection with the Minion Project in Death's HeadDeath's HeadDeath's Head is a fictional comic book character, a robotic bounty hunter appearing in the books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Simon Furman and artist Geoff Senior for the company's Marvel UK imprint... - Dr. Jeannine O’Connell - Psychotherapist
- Dr. Jason Rivera - assisted in several superhuman data searches.
- Dr. Henri SorelRadion the Atomic ManRadion the Atomic Man is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Radion first appeared in Marvel Two-in-One #9 , and was created by Bill Mantlo and Keith Giffen....
(Radion the Atomic Man/Ravager) - Scientist - Dr. Myron Wilburn - Administrative Director
- Bob - Project technician
- Finch
- Frank - Project technician
- Howie - transport
- Mr. Jensen - transport
Security
- DarkhawkDarkhawkDarkhawk is a fictional comic book superhero who first appeared in his own self-titled series, Darkhawk #1...
- Security Chief - Alocca
- Jenkins (security)
- Schirra (a Guardsman)
- Scully (security)
Former staff members
- Joseph Cartelli (Blue Shield)Blue Shield (comics)The Blue Shield is a fictional superhero published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:The Blue Shield first appeared in Dazzler #5 , and was created by Tom DeFalco and Frank Springer....
- Former head of security - Wendall Vaughn (Quasar) - Former head of security.
- Michael O'Brien (Guardsman)Guardsman (comics)Guardsman was the name of a superhero in the Marvel Universe, but was later applied to a small squad of agents. He/they wear suits of power armor while working security at the Vault; the suits were designed by Tony Stark, better known as the superhero Iron Man....
- Former head of security. - Firebolt - Security director
- Dr. William Foster
- Harry (security)
- Dr. Thomas Lightner
- Rick (security)
- Dr. Henri SorelRadion the Atomic ManRadion the Atomic Man is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Radion first appeared in Marvel Two-in-One #9 , and was created by Bill Mantlo and Keith Giffen....
- Squadron Supreme
- Arcanna
- Dr. Spectrum
- Haywire
- Hyperion
- Power Princess
- Shape
- Skylark
- Whizzer
- Thing
- Tom (security)
- Victorius (in disguise)
Subjects
- Aleksei Sytsevich (Rhino)Rhino (comics)The Rhino is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Romita, Sr., the character first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #41 The Rhino (Aleksei Mikhailovich Sytsevich) is a fictional character that appears in comic...
- Ulysses Klaw (Klaw)
- Maxwell Dillon (Electro)
- Karla Sofen (Moonstone)Moonstone (comics)Moonstone is a fictional character, both a supervillain and superheroine in Marvel Comics' Marvel Universe.-Publication history:...
- Marcus Daniels (Blackout)Blackout (comics)Blackout is the name of two fictional characters, both supervillains, in the Marvel Comics universe.-Marcus Daniels:-Fictional character biography:...
- Silas King (Solarr)SolarrSolarr is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional character biography:Silas King was born in Carson City, Nevada. He was a latent Mutant who worked as a smuggler of illicit narcotics. On a drug run from New York City to Los Angeles, his van broke down in the Mojave Desert...
- BresBres (comics)Bres is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Bres first appeared in Avengers #225-226 , and was created by Steven Grant and Greg LaRocque....
- Robert Hunter (Nitro)Nitro (comics)Nitro is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. He first appeared in Captain Marvel #34 and was created by Jim Starlin....
- Terrence Sorenson (Equinox)Equinox (comics)Equinox is a fictional character, a supervillain appearing in publications from Marvel Comics.-Publication history:...
- Hubert and Pinky Fusser (Fusion)Fusion (Marvel Comics)Fusion is a name of two fictional, supervillains owned by Marvel Comics who exist in that company's Marvel Universe. Both characters are enemies of Spider-Man.-Fictional character biography:Hubert and Pinky Fusser are twins...
- Robert Frank, Jr (Nuklo)NukloNuklo is a fictional character, mutant in the Marvel Comics Universe.-Publication history:Nuklo first appeared in Giant-Size Avengers #1 , and was created by Roy Thomas, Rich Buckler and Dan Adkins....
- Wundarr the AquarianWundarr the AquarianWundarr the Aquarian is a Marvel Comics character created by Steve Gerber and Val Mayerik in Adventure into Fear #17. His first appearance is thought of as a parody of the origin of Superman.-Publication history:...
- ThundraThundraThundra is a Marvel Comics superheroine who is often aligned with the Fantastic Four. She is a powerful, red haired, amazon-like warrior, or Femizon, from a matriarchal, technologically advanced future timeline where men have been subjugated by women...
- Alison Blaire (Dazzler)DazzlerDazzler is a Marvel Comics superheroine, associated with the X-Men. She first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #130 ....
- Kl'rt (Captain Marvel)Super-SkrullThe Super-Skrull is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:The character first appeared in Fantastic Four #18 The Super-Skrull (Kl'rt) is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:The...
- The Super-Skrull in disguise - AnglerAngler (comics)Angler is a fictional character appearing in specific Marvel Comics titles, a supervillain and enemy of Quasar and the Human Torch.Angler appears as a green and pink, misshapen geometric figure made up of complex designings of fitted angles representing a being of irregular physics.-Publication...
- Ronald English (Atom Smasher)Atom-Smasher (Marvel Comics)Atom-Smasher is a name shared by three fictional characters in the .-Publication history:The first Atom-Smasher first appeared in Black Goliath #1 and was created by Tony Isabella and George Tuska....
- His corpse was examined by the Project. - Kayla Ballantine
- Fletcher Traynor (Biohazard)
- Mark Scarlotti (Blacklash)BlacklashBlacklash is the name of 2 characters from Marvel Comics.The best known Blacklash is Mark Scarlotti is an enemy of Iron Man.-Publication history:...
- Joseph Cartelli (Blue Shield)
- Brotherhood of MutantsBrotherhood of MutantsThe Brotherhood of Mutants, originally known as the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, is a fictional Marvel Comics supervillain team devoted to mutant superiority over normal humans. They are among the chief adversaries of the X-Men...
robots- Magneto robotMagneto (comics)Magneto is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the central villain of the X-Men comic, as well as the TV show and the films. The character first appears in X-Men #1 , and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby...
- Mastermind robotMastermind (Jason Wyngarde)Mastermind is a Marvel Comics supervillain, an adversary of the X-Men. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby, he first appeared in X-Men #4 . He was given his "real name", Jason Wyngarde, by Chris Claremont and John Byrne.The original Mastermind was a mutant with the power to...
- Quicksilver robotQuicksilver (comics)Quicksilver is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in X-Men #4 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby...
- Magneto robot
- William "Willie" Evans
- William Foster (Giant-Man)Bill Foster (comics)Dr. Bill Foster, also known as Black Goliath, the second Giant-Man, and the fourth Goliath, is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:...
- Incandescent ManIncandescent ManIncandescent Man is the name of a fictional Marvel Comics supervillain.-Fictional character biography:The man who would become the Incandescent Man was a product of an experiment by Project: PEGASUS that will draw electrical energy into one's body. At first, the man was fine until the electricity...
- Voletta Todd (Ion)Ion (Marvel Comics)Ion , is a fictional supervillain character in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional character biography:Voletta Todd was born in Augusta, Georgia. She was the niece of World War II superhero, the Blazing Skull...
- Jack Hart (Jack of Hearts)Jack of HeartsJack of Hearts is a fictional character, a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:Jack of Hearts first appeared in the black & white magazine Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #22 , and was created by writer Bill Mantlo and illustrator Keith Giffen...
- KismetKismet (Marvel Comics)Kismet, also known as Paragon and Her is a fictional superheroine that has appeared in various comic book series published by Marvel Comics...
- Psigns of the Times
- 14
- 33
- 99
- 107
- Wendell Vaughn (Quasar)
- Squadron Supreme
- Arcanna Jones (Arcanna)
- William "Billy" Roberts (Doctor Spectrum)
- Harold Danforth (Haywire)
- Mark Milton (Hyperion)
- Zarda (Power Princess)
- Raleigh Lund (Shape)
- Linda Lewis (Skylark)
- Stanley Stewart (Whizzer)
- Mortimer Toynbee (Toad)Toad (comics)Toad is a Marvel Comics supervillain, an enemy of the X-Men. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby, he first appeared in X-Men #4 ....
- Prof. Alton Francis Vibreaux (Vibro)Vibro (comics)Vibro is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional character biography:Alton Vibreaux was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Working as a seismologist and engineer, he fell into the San Andreas Fault during the test of his experimental apparatus, giving him superhuman powers...
- VisionVision (Marvel Comics)The Vision is the name of three fictional characters that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:The first Vision was created by the writer-artist team of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby in Marvel Mystery Comics #13 The Vision is the name of three fictional characters that...
- Vector (Simon Utrecht)Vector (comics)Vector is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe whose first appearance was in Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #254. He is the leader of the villainous group, the U-Foes...
- Incarcerated at Project Pegasus. Badly beaten by Darkhawk when he tries to escape. - X-Ray (James "Jimmy" Darnell)X-Ray (comics)X-Ray is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe whose first appearance was in Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #254, and who was created by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema. X-Ray is a member of the villainous group, the U-Foes...
- Incarcerated at Project Pegasus. Tries to escape with Vector but is confronted by NovaNova (comics)Nova is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Upon becoming a member of the galaxy's Nova Corps , the youth gained enhanced strength, flight, injury resistance, and a specialized uniform with life support.In May 2011, Nova placed 98th on IGN's Top 100 Comic...
.
Ultimate Project: Pegasus
An UltimateUltimate Marvel
Ultimate Marvel is an imprint of comic books published by Marvel Comics, featuring reimagined and updated versions of the company's superhero characters, including Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Avengers, and the Fantastic Four. The imprint was launched in 2000 with the publication of the series...
version of Project Pegasus appears in the miniseries Ultimate Power
Ultimate Power
Ultimate Power is a nine-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics.The series is a crossover that ties the Supreme Power universe into the Ultimate Marvel universe and is written by Brian Michael Bendis, J...
. This version is located in Devil's Point, Wyoming. It is owned by S.H.I.E.L.D.
S.H.I.E.L.D.
S.H.I.E.L.D. is a fictional espionage and a secret military law-enforcement agency in the Marvel Comics Universe. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Strange Tales #135 , it often deals with superhuman threats....
.
The head of security is S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Wendell Vaughn (Quasar's Ultimate counterpart). After the project is attacked by the Serpent Squad
Serpent Squad
The Serpent Squad is a fictional mercenary group composed of snake-themed criminals in Marvel Comics. Most often antagonists of Captain America, the roster has changed through various incarnations...
, who believes that the Serpent Crown is contained there, Vaughan refuses to confirm or deny this claim, stating that "all Project Pegasus business is classified under the Grunewald Doctrine". The use of the name Gruenwald is presumably an homage to Mark Gruenwald
Mark Gruenwald
Mark E. Gruenwald was an American comic book writer, editor, and occasional penciler. Gruenwald got his start in comics fandom, publishing his own fanzine, Omniverse, which explored the concept of continuity...
, who wrote many Project: Pegasus stories and the Quasar's origins.
Ben Urich
Ben Urich
Ben Urich is a Marvel Comics character, usually appearing in comic books featuring Daredevil and Spider-Man. Created by Roger McKenzie and Gene Colan, he first appeared in Daredevil #153 ....
, Daily Bugle
Daily Bugle
The Daily Bugle is a fictional New York City newspaper that is a regular fixture in the Marvel Universe, most prominently in Spider-Man comic titles and their derivative media...
reporter, also mentions it to Jonah Jameson
J. Jonah Jameson
John Jonah Jameson Junior is a supporting character of Spider-Man in the .Jameson is usually the publisher or editor-in-chief of the Daily Bugle, a fictional New York newspaper and now serves as the mayor of New York City...
as the subject of an article he's writing in issue #106 of Ultimate Spider-Man
Ultimate Spider-Man
Ultimate Spider-Man was a superhero comic book series that was published by Marvel Comics from 2000 to 2009. The series is a modernized re-imagining of Marvel's long-running Spider-Man comic book franchise as part of its Ultimate Marvel imprint...
.
In Ultimate Origins
Ultimate Origins
Ultimate Origins is a comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics, released in June 2008. It falls under Marvel's Ultimate Marvel imprint. It was written by Brian Bendis and illustrated by Butch Guice...
, Project Pegasus is revealed to be a government-issued warehouse for objects with mysterious origins and, usually, mass destructive value. It is here that the Ultimate Watcher
Watcher (comics)
The Watchers are a fictional race of extraterrestrials that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the first Watcher - named Uatu - appears in Fantastic Four #13 .-Fictional history:...
was contained here since during World War II and it relates an upcoming event to the Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four
The Fantastic Four is a fictional superhero team appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The group debuted in The Fantastic Four #1 , which helped to usher in a new level of realism in the medium...
, Carol Danvers
Ms. Marvel
Ms. Marvel is the name of a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Roy Thomas and designed by artist Gene Colan, the non-powered Carol Danvers debuted as a member of the United States Air Force in Marvel Super-Heroes #13 and as Ms. Marvel—a...
, and Wendell Vaughn. Other objects seen include the Infinity Gauntlet
Infinity Gems
Infinity Gems, sometimes referred to as the Soul Gems, are six immensely powerful gems featured in the fictional Marvel Universe. Whoever holds all six gems in the Infinity Gauntlet gains omnipotence, omniscience, omnipresence, and God-like power, and has absolute dominion over the universe...
and Cosmic Cube
Cosmic Cube
The Cosmic Cube, called the Tesseract in the film Captain America: The First Avenger, is the name of a fictional object that appears in the Marvel Universe. The concept was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and first appeared in Tales of Suspense #79 .-Publication history:The first Cosmic Cube...
.
Television
- Project: Pegasus is seen in the Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes episode "The Cure." Mole ManMole ManThe Mole Man is a comic book supervillain that exists in Marvel Comics' main shared universe. He first appeared in Fantastic Four #1, and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.-Fictional character biography:...
is shown trying to attack the base. - Project: Pegasus appears in the Iron Man: Armored AdventuresIron Man: Armored AdventuresIron Man: Armored Adventures is a 3D CGI cartoon series based on the Marvel Comics superhero Iron Man. It debuted in the USA on the Nicktoons on April 24, 2009, and has already begun airing on Canadian network Teletoon. The series is story edited by showrunner Christopher Yost, who also worked on...
episode "Iron Man VS The Crimson Dynamo." Under the direction of Dr. Anton Harkov, they develop the Crimson DynamoCrimson DynamoThe Crimson Dynamo is the name of several fictional characters in the Marvel Comics Universe, most of whom have been supervillains. The various Crimson Dynamos have been powered armor-wearing Russian or Soviet agents who have clashed with the superhero Iron Man over the course of his heroic career...
armor for space travel, and the base is nearly destroyed by the vengeful villain, but Iron ManIron ManIron Man is a fictional character, a superhero in the . The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #39 .A billionaire playboy, industrialist and ingenious engineer,...
reasons with him. In "Seeing Red," Obadiah StaneIron MongerThe Iron Monger is an identity used by several fictional supervillains published by Marvel Comics. The first and most notable person to take up the identity is Obadiah Stane...
(alongside his head of security O'Brian) approached Dr. Anton Harkov to offer him to update the Crimson Dynamo armor in exchange for Obadiah helping with Anton's funding. After O'Brian in the Crimson Dynamo armor captures Iron Man, Obadiah has Anton run a scan on the Iron Man armor while he's away. When PepperPepper PottsVirginia "Pepper" Potts is a fictional character, a supporting character and a love interest of Iron Man in the Marvel Comics Universe...
causes a diversion by shutting down the power enough to activate the emergency power, Anton stays with the armor while Crimson Dynamo heads out to investigate. Iron Man knocked down Anton and escaped with Pepper. Upon hearing this from Anton, Obadiah demanded whatever data they have on Iron Man and the Crimson Dynamo armors sent to him immediately. To prevent Project Pegasus from delivering the Iron Man data to Obadiah Stane, Tony creates the Technovore virus (an updated version of the virus that Iron Man used to burn out Mr. FixFixer (comics)The Fixer is a name used by two fictional characters, both of are which were introduced as villains in the Marvel Comics universe.-Roscoe Sweeney:...
's system) to use on Project Pegasus' computers (which run on the AI Delphi). After Iron Man uploads the Technovore Virus and defeats Crimson Dynamo, Obadiah has his secretary tell Anson that his offer is rescinded. In "Technovore," Project Pegasus ends up attacked by nanites infected by the Technovore virus allowing it to take on a solid form RhodeyWar MachineWar Machine is a fictional character, a comic book superhero appearing in comic books set in the Marvel Comics universe. The character of James Rhodes first appeared in Iron Man #118 by David Michelinie, John Byrne and Bob Layton...
inspects a disturbance finding a terrified Harkov in the facility. Technovore scans the gauntlet of the Iron Man armor and is obsessed to "comsume" it while Harkov flees. Tony is lured back thanks to the Virus consuming the gauntlet and Rhodey's earpiece. After numerous attempts including an EMPElectromagnetic pulseAn electromagnetic pulse is a burst of electromagnetic radiation. The abrupt pulse of electromagnetic radiation usually results from certain types of high energy explosions, especially a nuclear explosion, or from a suddenly fluctuating magnetic field...
, Rhodey convinces Tony to detonate the Armor failsafe as a last ditch attempt at the Technovore Virus. The two escape while Project Pegasus is incinerated along with the virus. Unfortunately, a piece of Technovore is hidden on Harkov's coat. In "The Hawk and the Spider," Pepper mentioned to Tony that Black Widow used to work for Project Pegasus.
Film
- Project Pegasus is alleged in Iron Man 2Iron Man 2Iron Man 2 is a 2010 American superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character Iron Man, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It is the sequel to 2008's Iron Man, the second film in a planned trilogy and is a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Directed by Jon...
. Tony Stark is shown opening a wooden crate (1:24:04) marked "Project Pegasus" in preparation to synthesize a new element.
Biography
- Avengers/Squadron Supreme Annual Vol. 3 '98
- Avengers #236-237, 261
- Avengers Vol. 3 #6
- Avengers: West Coast #81
- Captain America #398, Annual #7
- Fall of the Hulks: Alpha #1
- Fantastic Four Annual #22
- Iron Man Annual #8
- Marvel Super-Heroes Vol. 2 #3, 12
- Marvel Two-In-One #42-43, 53-58, 60
- Mighty Avengers #32-33
- Nova Vol. 4 #17-20, 22-23, 31
- Phoenix Resurrection Genesis #1
- Quasar #8, 13-14, 17, 19, 51-53, 57, 60
- Realm of Kings #1
- Siren #1-2
- Thing Vol. 1 #24
- Ultimate Origins #2-3, 5
- Vision and the Scarlet Witch Vol. 2 #1, 8
- War of Kings: Darkhawk #1
External links
- Project: PEGASUS at Marvel.com
- Project: PEGASUS at Marvel Appendix