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Werner von Strucker is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
| Werner von Strucker | |
|---|---|
 Werner von Strucker as depicted in Nomad (vol. 2) #4 (June 1992). | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Vol. 2 #1 (September 1989) |
| Created by | Bob Harras |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Werner von Strucker |
| Team affiliations | Hydra |
| Notable aliases | Alexander Braun |
Spencer Treat Clark portrayed Strucker in the Marvel Cinematic Universe television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D..
Publication history
editWerner von Strucker first appeared in Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Vol. 2 #1 and was created by Bob Harras.
Fictional character biography
editWerner von Strucker is the oldest son of Baron Wolfgang von Strucker and the half-brother of twins Fenris (Andrea von Strucker and Andreas von Strucker).
Werner briefly takes over Hydra during one of his father's supposed deaths.[volume & issue needed] Later Wolfgang returns from the dead via the Death Spore virus.[volume & issue needed] Werner uses his influence to try to gain part of the territory of the Kingpin after he falls from power. The conference that would divide up the Kingpin's territory is set in Las Vegas.[1]
At first, Werner's forces detain two spies, who were the Punisher's associates Microchip and Mickey Fondozzi. They claim to be Four and Eight, members of the Secret Empire. Not wanting to risk a rift with the Empire, Werner thus declines to kill them. Via a spy, the Empire learns of the two prisoners. Coincidentally, the real Four and Eight did not attend the Kingpin division meeting. The Secret Empire becomes convinced that Four and Eight have turned traitor. They send Chainsaw and his Praetorians, a motorcycle gang, to attack the entire group.[2]
Werner survives the attack. He attends a later meeting of the criminal organizations, assisted by a brown-haired man who he later learns is his father Baron Strucker. The meeting descends into violence, part of it resulting from Werner's siblings believing that he is not a worthy successor to their father. After the meeting breaks up, Baron Strucker slays Werner via the Death Spore virus and steps into power once again.[3] Werner's corpse is found by a super-powered vigilante named Terror. The vigilante steals one of Werner's eyes to gain information about the recent criminal meetings.[4]
In other media
edit- Werner von Strucker appears in Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., portrayed by Scott Heindl.
- Werner von Strucker appears in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., portrayed by Spencer Treat Clark.[5] Following his father's death at the hands of Ultron in Avengers: Age of Ultron, Werner changes his name to Alexander Braun and uses his inheritance to host lavish parties. He is greeted by Grant Ward who convinces him to join Hydra and continue his father's legacy.[6] Strucker confronts Andrew Garner to kill him, but is unable to after Garner transforms into the Inhuman Lash and kills the Hydra operatives with him.[7] For his failure to kill Garner, Kebo beats Strucker, leaving him in a vegetative state.[8][9][10][11] After recovering, Strucker works with General Hale and Ruby before the latter accidentally kills him.[12][13]
References
edit- ^ Daredevil #307. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Punisher: War Journal #45-46. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Daredevil #307-309; Nomad #4-6; Punisher War Journal #46-48. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Daredevil #305 (June 1992). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Thomas, Leah (October 6, 2015). "Who Is Werner Von Strucker On 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'? Andrew's New Student Has A Dangerous History". Bustle. Archived from the original on October 18, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
- ^ Tancharoen, Kevin (director); DJ Doyle (writer) (October 6, 2015). "Purpose in the Machine". Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 3. Episode 2. ABC.
- ^ Underwood, Ron (director); Paul Zbyszewski (writer) (October 20, 2015). "Devils You Know". Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 3. Episode 4. ABC.
- ^ Little, Dwight (director); Drew Z. Greenberg (writer) (November 3, 2015). "Among Us Hide...". Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 3. Episode 6. ABC.
- ^ Underwood, Ron (director); Monica Owusu-Breen (writer) (March 8, 2016). "Bouncing Back". Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 3. Episode 11. ABC.
- ^ Turner, Brad (director); Craig Titley (writer) (March 16, 2018). "Principia". Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5. Episode 13. ABC.
- ^ Richardson-Whitfield, Salli (director); Mark Leitner (writer) (April 6, 2018). "Inside Voices". Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5. Episode 16. ABC.
- ^ Brown, Garry A. (director); James C. Oliver & Sharla Oliver (writer) (April 13, 2018). "The Honeymoon". Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5. Episode 17. ABC.
- ^ Lynch, Jennifer (director); George Kitson (writer) (April 20, 2018). "All Roads Lead...". Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5. Episode 18. ABC.
External links
edit- Werner von Strucker at Marvel Wiki
- Werner von Strucker at Comic Vine