The Profile
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The Profile is a Marvel Comics
character, created by writer Charlie Huston
and penciler David Finch
. He first appeared in Moon Knight (Vol. 4) #2 (July 2006) in the second chapter of "The Bottom."
to assist them in their plans to turn Moon Knight
into their personal assassin. Detached and somewhat amoral, he seems dismissive of Moon Knight as a hero, saying "if by hero, you mean a borderline sadist whose entire sense of self-worth is bound up in his ability to inflict pain, kill, and generally &*%$ everything up? Then yeah, he was a hero. One of the unacknowledged greats."
In a later occasion, Moon Knight has leaned on the Profile for help in finding his sidekick-turned-enemy Midnight
. The Profile has attempted to further curry favor with Marc Spector by giving him advice on how to win back Marlene Alraune
. He also aided Moon Knight by providing information that terrified a SHIELD psychologist into approving Spector's registration as a superhero, but later he bailed one of the Whyos
out of jail and the gang member was soon seen in the employ of Norman Osborn.
During the Dark Reign
storyline where he is brought by The Hood
(in the presence of Norman Osborn
) to help him in the hunting of Marc Spector.
During the Shadowland
storyline, Daredevil
(who had just became the leader of the Hand
) hires Profile to fight Moon Knight. He is assisted in this task by a second avatar of Khonshu. It turns out that the second avatar of Khonshu that's helping Profile is actually Moon Knight's brother Randall Spector in the alias of Shadow Knight.
Moon Knight (Vol. 4) #4 suggested that he may be a mutant and confirms that he is not immune to his own powers ("Sweetheart. What is it that I've said tonight that makes you think I have any interest in looking into a mirror?"). In an interview regarding Marvel's Shadowland crossover, writer Greg Hurwitz characterized the nature of the Profile's powers as that of "... a brilliant, on-the-spot psychologist who can profile anyone he looks at...". However, in the Heroic Age: Villains special, he was implied to perhaps indeed be a mutant with the ability "...to see anyone's needs, wants, and desires...". His true status has yet to be confirmed at this time.
The Profile's power manifests as almost-psychedelic art and words surrounding a person, identifying their secrets, idiosyncrasies and other traits similar to a virtual-reality interface. His eyes seemed to be physically identifiable as "mutated" in his original appearance, but have since not been shown as such.
Although his powers are useful against humans, mutants, "science experiments," and technology-powered superheroes, the Profile's accuracy is seriously compromised by genuine supernatural influence, such as that of Moon Knight's patron Khonshu. When Marc Spector donned his Moon Knight vestments, The Profile was stricken with fear when looking at him, but could read him like a book when in his civilian attire/identity.
Marvel Comics
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character, created by writer Charlie Huston
Charlie Huston
Charlie Huston is an American author of crime novels and superhero comic books. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, the actress Virginia Louise Smith...
and penciler David Finch
David Finch
David Finch may refer to:*David Finch , comic book artist*David Finch , film director...
. He first appeared in Moon Knight (Vol. 4) #2 (July 2006) in the second chapter of "The Bottom."
Fictional character biography
In "The Bottom", The Profile has been hired by The New CommitteeCommittee (comics)
-Publication history:The Committee first appeared in Werewolf by Night #10 , and was created by Gerry Conway and Tom Sutton.The organization subsequently appears in Werewolf by Night #11-14 , #17-20 , #32-33 , Spider-Woman #19 , Marvel Team-Up #93 , Moon Knight #4...
to assist them in their plans to turn Moon Knight
Moon Knight
Moon Knight is a fictional character, a mercenary-turned-superhero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character exists in the Marvel Universe and was created by Doug Moench and Don Perlin...
into their personal assassin. Detached and somewhat amoral, he seems dismissive of Moon Knight as a hero, saying "if by hero, you mean a borderline sadist whose entire sense of self-worth is bound up in his ability to inflict pain, kill, and generally &*%$ everything up? Then yeah, he was a hero. One of the unacknowledged greats."
In a later occasion, Moon Knight has leaned on the Profile for help in finding his sidekick-turned-enemy Midnight
Midnight (Jeff Wilde)
Jeff Wilde is a comic book character in Marvel Comics.-Fictional character biography:He is the son of Midnight Man. After Moon Knight encountered Black Cat and Wilde, Wilde partnered with Moon Knight and took the name Midnight. While training his new sidekick, Moon Knight was targeted by the Secret...
. The Profile has attempted to further curry favor with Marc Spector by giving him advice on how to win back Marlene Alraune
Marlene Alraune
Marlene Alraune is a fictional human character in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional character biography:Marlene is in the Sudan with her father, archaeologist Dr. Peter Alraune Sr., when he is killed by the mercenary Raoul Bushman. Another mercenary, Marc Spector, saves Marlene's life, but Bushman...
. He also aided Moon Knight by providing information that terrified a SHIELD psychologist into approving Spector's registration as a superhero, but later he bailed one of the Whyos
Whyos
The Whyos, a collection of the various post-Civil War street gangs of New York, was the city's dominant street gang during the late 19th century. The gang controlled most of Manhattan from the late 1860s until the early 1890s, when the Monk Eastman Gang defeated the last of the Whyos...
out of jail and the gang member was soon seen in the employ of Norman Osborn.
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 where he is brought by The Hood
Hood (comics)
The Hood is a fictional character, a supervillain, and a crime boss in the . Created by writer Brian K. Vaughan and artists Kyle Hotz and Eric Powell, the character first appeared in The Hood #1 .-Publication history:...
(in the presence of 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 ....
) to help him in the hunting of Marc Spector.
During the Shadowland
Shadowland (comics)
"Shadowland" is a 2010 Marvel Comics storyline centering around Daredevil and other "street level" superheroes in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:The storyline included a number of tie-in limited series and one shots...
storyline, Daredevil
Daredevil (Marvel Comics)
Daredevil is a fictional character, a superhero in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett, with an unspecified amount of input from Jack Kirby, and first appeared in Daredevil #1 .Living in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood...
(who had just became the leader of the Hand
Hand (comics)
The Hand is a fictional supervillainous organization in the Marvel Comics universe.The Hand is an order of evil mystical ninja who are heavily involved in organized crime and mercenary activities such as assassination plots. The Hand covets power above all other objectives. They are primarily based...
) hires Profile to fight Moon Knight. He is assisted in this task by a second avatar of Khonshu. It turns out that the second avatar of Khonshu that's helping Profile is actually Moon Knight's brother Randall Spector in the alias of Shadow Knight.
Powers and abilities
The Profile is able to divine people's backgrounds and identify character traits and preferences simply by looking at them. This allows him to accurately predict their reactions to a variety of situations.Moon Knight (Vol. 4) #4 suggested that he may be a mutant and confirms that he is not immune to his own powers ("Sweetheart. What is it that I've said tonight that makes you think I have any interest in looking into a mirror?"). In an interview regarding Marvel's Shadowland crossover, writer Greg Hurwitz characterized the nature of the Profile's powers as that of "... a brilliant, on-the-spot psychologist who can profile anyone he looks at...". However, in the Heroic Age: Villains special, he was implied to perhaps indeed be a mutant with the ability "...to see anyone's needs, wants, and desires...". His true status has yet to be confirmed at this time.
The Profile's power manifests as almost-psychedelic art and words surrounding a person, identifying their secrets, idiosyncrasies and other traits similar to a virtual-reality interface. His eyes seemed to be physically identifiable as "mutated" in his original appearance, but have since not been shown as such.
Although his powers are useful against humans, mutants, "science experiments," and technology-powered superheroes, the Profile's accuracy is seriously compromised by genuine supernatural influence, such as that of Moon Knight's patron Khonshu. When Marc Spector donned his Moon Knight vestments, The Profile was stricken with fear when looking at him, but could read him like a book when in his civilian attire/identity.
External links
- Profile at Marvel Wiki