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|real_name=Elihas Starr
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|species= [[Human]]
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|homeworld = [[Earth-616]]
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]
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|debut=''[[Tales to Astonish]]'' #38 (December 1962)
|creators=[[Stan Lee]]<br>[[Jack Kirby]]<br>[[Larry Lieber]]
|creators=[[Stan Lee]]<br>[[Jack Kirby]]<br>[[Larry Lieber]]
|alliances=[[Emissaries of Evil]]<br>[[Masters of Evil]]<br>Intelligencia<br>[[Cross Technological Enterprises]]
|alliances=[[Emissaries of Evil]]<br>[[Masters of Evil]]<br>[[List of Marvel Comics teams and organizations#Intelligencia|Intelligencia]]<br>[[Cross Technological Enterprises]]
|partners=[[Mad Thinker]]<br>[[Puppet Master (Marvel Comics)|Puppet Master]]
|partners=[[Mad Thinker]]<br>[[Puppet Master (Marvel Comics)|Puppet Master]]
|aliases=Carl Stricker, Tarantula
|aliases=Carl Stricker, Tarantula
|powers=Genius Intelligence<br>Extensive knowledge in a wide variety of scientific and technological disciplines<br>Ability to absorb new ideas and knowledge at a seemingly superhuman rate
|powers=Genius Intelligence<br>Extensive knowledge in a wide variety of scientific and technological disciplines<br>Ability to absorb new ideas and knowledge at a seemingly superhuman rate
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'''Elihas Starr''' was born in [[Queens, New York]]. A gifted government research atomic scientist with an egg-shaped head, Starr was dismissed for espionage and resolved to use his intellect as a criminal mastermind. He was dealt a humiliating initial defeat by Ant-Man when he created a device to communicate with ants and tried to convince them to betray Ant-Man by leading into a flypaper trap.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Brevoort |first1=Tom |last2=DeFalco |first2=Tom |last3=Manning |first3=Matthew K. |last4=Sanderson |first4=Peter |last5=Wiacek |first5=Win |title=Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History |date=2017 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1465455505 |page=89}}</ref> Ant-Man tricked him into thinking the ants had betrayed him before revealing that the ants were friends and would never turn against Ant-Man.<ref>''Tales to Astonish'' #38. Marvel Comics.</ref> Egghead later captured the [[Wasp (comics)|Wasp]] to try luring his nemesis into a trap involving several creatures, including an iguana and an anteater, but this failed.<ref>''Tales to Astonish'' #45. Marvel Comics.</ref> Egghead divided his remaining years between attempted world conquest and seeking revenge on his nemesis, often hiding out in the [[Bowery]] section of [[Manhattan]] in between.<ref name="mnyc">{{cite book | last = Sanderson | first = Peter | title = The Marvel Comics Guide to New York City | publisher = [[Pocket Books]] | year = 2007 | location = New York City | isbn = 1-4165-3141-6 | page = 18}}</ref>
'''Elihas Starr''' was born in [[Queens, New York]]. A gifted government research atomic scientist with an egg-shaped head, Starr was dismissed for espionage and resolved to use his intellect as a criminal mastermind. He was dealt a humiliating initial defeat by Ant-Man when he created a device to communicate with ants and tried to convince them to betray Ant-Man by leading into a flypaper trap.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Brevoort |first1=Tom |last2=DeFalco |first2=Tom |last3=Manning |first3=Matthew K. |last4=Sanderson |first4=Peter |last5=Wiacek |first5=Win |title=Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History |date=2017 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1465455505 |page=89}}</ref> Ant-Man tricked him into thinking the ants had betrayed him before revealing that the ants were friends and would never turn against Ant-Man.<ref>''Tales to Astonish'' #38. Marvel Comics.</ref> Egghead later captured the [[Wasp (comics)|Wasp]] to try luring his nemesis into a trap involving several creatures, including an iguana and an anteater, but this failed.<ref>''Tales to Astonish'' #45. Marvel Comics.</ref> Egghead divided his remaining years between attempted world conquest and seeking revenge on his nemesis, often hiding out in the [[Bowery]] section of [[Manhattan]] in between.<ref name="mnyc">{{cite book | last = Sanderson | first = Peter | title = The Marvel Comics Guide to New York City | publisher = [[Pocket Books]] | year = 2007 | location = New York City | isbn = 978-1-4165-3141-8 | page = 18}}</ref>


Egghead teamed up with the [[Mad Thinker]] and the [[Puppet Master (Marvel Comics)|Puppet Master]] in a plot to use a laser satellite to blackmail the United States government.<ref>''The Avengers'' #63. Marvel Comics.</ref> He caused the death of [[Barney Barton]], the brother of [[Hawkeye (Clint Barton)|Hawkeye]], who was aiding the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]],<ref>''The Avengers'' #64</ref> hired the [[Swordsman (comics)#Jacques Duquesne|Swordsman]] to kidnap [[Hank Pym]], and battled Clint Barton again, who had at that time recently adopted the identity of [[Goliath (Marvel Comics)|Goliath]].<ref>''The Avengers'' #65. Marvel Comics.</ref>
Egghead teamed up with the [[Mad Thinker]] and the [[Puppet Master (Marvel Comics)|Puppet Master]] in a plot to use a laser satellite to blackmail the United States government.<ref>''The Avengers'' #63. Marvel Comics.</ref> He caused the death of [[Barney Barton]], the brother of [[Hawkeye (Clint Barton)|Hawkeye]], who was aiding the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]],<ref>''The Avengers'' #64</ref> hired the [[Swordsman (comics)#Jacques Duquesne|Swordsman]] to kidnap [[Hank Pym]], and battled Clint Barton again, who had at that time recently adopted the identity of [[Goliath (Marvel Comics)|Goliath]].<ref>''The Avengers'' #65. Marvel Comics.</ref>


Egghead later kidnapped his niece, Patricia "Trish" Starr, in order to test a device which allowed him to steal other people's intelligence, and wound up battling Pym as Ant-Man again.<ref>''Marvel Feature'' #5. Marvel Comics.</ref> He would later cause her car to explode, causing her to lose an arm.<ref>''Giant-Size Defenders'' #4</ref> He then formed the second [[Emissaries of Evil]] in an attempt to gain possession of the mystic ruby called the Star of Capistan. This team consisted of himself, the [[Rhino (character)|Rhino]], [[Solarr]] and the [[Cobalt Man]]. Egghead and the Emissaries battled the [[Defenders (comics)|Defenders]].<ref>''The Defenders'' #42-43. Marvel Comics.</ref> Egghead also fought [[Spider-Man]] on several occasions.{{issue|date=September 2019}}
Egghead later kidnapped his niece, Patricia "Trish" Starr, in order to test a device which allowed him to steal other people's intelligence, and wound up battling Pym as Ant-Man again.<ref>''Marvel Feature'' #5. Marvel Comics.</ref> He would later cause her car to explode, causing her to lose an arm.<ref>''Giant-Size Defenders'' #4</ref> He then formed the second [[Emissaries of Evil]] in an attempt to gain possession of the mystic ruby called the Star of Capistan. This team consisted of himself, the [[Rhino (character)|Rhino]], [[Solarr]] and the [[Cobalt Man]]. Egghead and the Emissaries battled the [[Defenders (comics)|Defenders]].<ref>''The Defenders'' #42-43. Marvel Comics.</ref> Egghead also fought [[Spider-Man]] on several occasions.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=September 2019}}


Egghead was still obsessed with Pym and engineered the man's disgrace. Egghead approached Pym (who was operating as Yellowjacket at the time) with a prosthetic arm that he wished to give to Trish in order make amends for his previous deeds. After the arm was installed, Egghead informed Pym that the arm contained a bomb that would be detonated unless Pym complied with Egghead's commands. Egghead had Pym attempt to rob a national treasury of [[adamantium]], and Pym was caught and arrested by the Avengers.<ref>''The Avengers'' #217. Marvel Comics.</ref> With Pym apparently out of the way, Egghead then formed the third [[Masters of Evil]] as part of a plot against the Avengers.<ref>''The Avengers'' #222. Marvel Comics.</ref>
Egghead was still obsessed with Pym and engineered the man's disgrace. Egghead approached Pym (who was operating as Yellowjacket at the time) with a prosthetic arm that he wished to give to Trish in order make amends for his previous deeds. After the arm was installed, Egghead informed Pym that the arm contained a bomb that would be detonated unless Pym complied with Egghead's commands. Egghead had Pym attempt to rob a national treasury of [[adamantium]], and Pym was caught and arrested by the Avengers.<ref>''The Avengers'' #217. Marvel Comics.</ref> With Pym apparently out of the way, Egghead then formed the third [[Masters of Evil]] as part of a plot against the Avengers.<ref>''The Avengers'' #222. Marvel Comics.</ref>
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[[Arnim Zola]] later created a proto-husk of Egghead as part of his Corpse Corps. [[Deadpool]] fought and killed Egghead's proto-husk, who then had a small bird pop out of its skull.<ref>''Deadpool'' vol. 3 #0. Marvel Comics.</ref>
[[Arnim Zola]] later created a proto-husk of Egghead as part of his Corpse Corps. [[Deadpool]] fought and killed Egghead's proto-husk, who then had a small bird pop out of its skull.<ref>''Deadpool'' vol. 3 #0. Marvel Comics.</ref>


A flashback in ''[[Fall of the Hulks]]: Alpha'' showed that Egghead was a member of the Intelligencia.<ref>''Fall of the Hulks: Alpha''. Marvel Comics.</ref>
A flashback in ''[[Fall of the Hulks]]: Alpha'' showed that Egghead was a member of the [[List of Marvel Comics teams and organizations#Intelligencia|Intelligencia]].<ref>''Fall of the Hulks: Alpha''. Marvel Comics.</ref>


Egghead later turned up alive thanks to a "rejuvetech serum" that was used on him. He was behind the A.I.Vengers that he had computer technician [[Giant Man|Raz Malhotra]] activate after placing a neural override on the man. Egghead's activities attracted the attention of Pym in his alias of [[Giant-Man]] and [[Ant-Man (Scott Lang)|Ant-Man]]. After breaking free of the neural override, Raz shuts down the A.I.Vengers, and Egghead is knocked out by Pym.<ref>''Ant-Man'' vol. 2 Annual #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>
Egghead later turned up alive thanks to a "rejuvetech serum" that was used on him. He was behind the A.I.Vengers that he had computer technician [[Giant Man|Raz Malhotra]] activate after placing a neural override on the man. Egghead's activities attracted the attention of Pym in his alias of [[Giant-Man]] and [[Ant-Man (Scott Lang)|Ant-Man]]. After breaking free of the neural override, Raz shuts down the A.I.Vengers, and Egghead is knocked out by Pym.<ref>''Ant-Man'' vol. 2 Annual #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>
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===Robot===
===Robot===
A robot version of Egghead appears as a member of the new [[Young Masters|Young Avengers]].<ref>''Dark Reign: Young Avengers'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> Although his original programming was "to respect all human life", the female [[neo-Nazi]] Big Zero (who seems to have a relationship with him) has reprogrammed him to hate several minorities.<ref>''Dark Reign: Young Avengers'' {{Issue|date=October 2009}}</ref>
A robot version of Egghead appears as a member of the new [[Young Masters|Young Avengers]].<ref>''Dark Reign: Young Avengers'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> Although his original programming was "to respect all human life", the female [[neo-Nazi]] Big Zero (who seems to have a relationship with him) has reprogrammed him to hate several minorities.<ref>''Dark Reign: Young Avengers'' {{Volume needed|c=y|date=October 2009}}</ref>


Egghead is later recruited by the villain [[Zodiac (comics)|Zodiac]] (who was the benefactor of the Young Masters) to join his army.<ref>''Vengeance'' #6. Marvel Comics.</ref>
Egghead is later recruited by the villain [[Zodiac (comics)|Zodiac]] (who was the benefactor of the Young Masters) to join his army.<ref>''Vengeance'' #6. Marvel Comics.</ref>


In the pages of ''[[Avengers Undercover]]'', Egghead is with the Young Masters when they are seen in [[Bagalia]] as members of the Masters of Evil.<ref>''Avengers Undercover'' #2. Marvel Comics.</ref>
In the pages of ''[[Avengers Undercover]]'', Egghead is attacked by [[Nico Minoru]] and later is with the Young Masters when they are seen in [[Bagalia]] as members of the Masters of Evil.<ref>''Avengers Undercover'' #2. Marvel Comics.</ref>


During the "[[Iron Man 2020 (event)|Iron Man 2020]]" event, Egghead was seen as a member of the [[A.I. Army]].<ref>''Iron Man 2020 vol. 2 #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>
During the "[[Iron Man 2020 (event)|Iron Man 2020]]" event, Egghead was seen as a member of the [[A.I. Army]].<ref>''Iron Man 2020 vol. 2 #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>
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==In other media==
==In other media==
===Television===
===Television===
* The Elihas Starr incarnation of Egghead appears in ''[[The Avengers: United They Stand]]'' animated series episode "Egg-Stream Vengeance", voiced by Robert Cornell Latimer.<ref name="btva">{{cite web|title=Egghead Voice - Marvel Universe franchise <nowiki>|</nowiki> Behind The Voice Actors|url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Marvel-Universe/Egghead/|website=behindthevoiceactors.com|date=December 20, 2019|postscript=. Check mark indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources.}}</ref> Seeking revenge against him, Egghead secretly tampers with his rival [[Hank Pym]]'s Pym Particles. However, the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]] eventually locate and bring Egghead to [[Avengers Mansion]] just as the [[Wasp (character)|Wasp]] cures Pym. In the process, Egghead gets sprayed with half-life Pym Particles that shrink him long enough for [[Hawkeye (Clint Barton)|Hawkeye]] to trap him and hand him over to the authorities.
* The Elihas Starr incarnation of Egghead appears in ''[[The Avengers: United They Stand]]'' episode "Egg-Streme Vengeance", voiced by Robert Cornell Latimer.<ref name="btva">{{cite web |date=December 20, 2019 |title=Egghead Voices (Marvel Universe) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Marvel-Universe/Egghead/ |website=behindthevoiceactors.com |postscript=. Check mark indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources.}}</ref> This version is a rival of [[Hank Pym]].
* The Elihas Starr incarnation of Egghead appears in ''[[The Super Hero Squad Show]]'' animated series, voiced by [[Wayne Knight]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0907/28/voices.htm |title=Comics Continuum |publisher=Comics Continuum |date=2009-07-28 |access-date=2010-12-28}}</ref><ref name="btva"/>
* The Elihas Starr incarnation of Egghead appears in ''[[The Super Hero Squad Show]]'', voiced by [[Wayne Knight]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0907/28/voices.htm |title=Comics Continuum |publisher=Comics Continuum |date=2009-07-28 |access-date=2010-12-28}}</ref><ref name="btva"/> This version is a member of [[Doctor Doom]]'s [[Lethal Legion]].
* The Elihas Starr incarnation of Egghead appears in the ''[[Avengers Assemble (TV series)|Avengers Assemble]]'' animated series, voiced by [[Yuri Lowenthal]].<ref name="btva"/>
* The Elihas Starr incarnation of Egghead appears in ''[[Avengers Assemble (TV series)|Avengers Assemble]]'', voiced by [[Yuri Lowenthal]].<ref name="btva" />
* The Elihas Starr incarnation of Egghead appears in the ''[[Ant-Man (2017 TV series)|Ant-Man]]'' animated series episode "Soup Time", voiced by [[Sam Riegel]].<ref>''Soup Time'' Ant-Man Ep.3 (2017). Marvel Comics.</ref><ref name="btva"/>
* The Elihas Starr incarnation of Egghead appears in the ''[[Ant-Man (2017 TV series)|Ant-Man]]'' episode "Soup Time", voiced by [[Sam Riegel]].<ref name="btva"/>


===Film===
===Film===
* Elihas Starr appears in the anime film ''[[Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & Punisher]]'', voiced by [[Hiroki Tōchi]] in the Japanese version and by [[Grant George]] in the English dub.<ref name="btva"/>
* Elihas Starr appears in ''[[Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & Punisher]]'', voiced by [[Hiroki Tōchi]] in the Japanese version and by [[Grant George]] in the English dub.<ref name="btva" />
* Elihas Starr appears during flashbacks in the live-action [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] film ''[[Ant-Man and the Wasp]]'', portrayed by [[Michael Cerveris]].<ref>{{cite tweet|user=stitchkingdom|number=1009512979627413504|date=June 20, 2018|title=#AntManAndTheWasp cast list}}</ref> This version was a [[S.H.I.E.L.D. (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|S.H.I.E.L.D.]] scientist and colleague of [[Hank Pym (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Hank Pym]] and [[Bill Foster (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Bill Foster]]. After being fired by the former, Starr stole technology to create a portal to the [[Microverse|Quantum Realm]] to redeem his scientific reputation and brought his wife Catherine (portrayed by [[Riann Steele]]) and daughter [[Ava Starr|Ava]] (portrayed by RaeLynn Bratten) with him for support. However, the portal malfunctioned, killing Elihas and Catherine in the resulting blast while Ava was afflicted with "molecular disequilibrium", which eventually led to her becoming the [[Ghost (Marvel Comics)|Ghost]].
* Elihas Starr appears in flashbacks depicted in ''[[Ant-Man and the Wasp]]'', portrayed by [[Michael Cerveris]].<ref>{{cite tweet|user=stitchkingdom|number=1009512979627413504|date=June 20, 2018|title=#AntManAndTheWasp cast list}}</ref> This version was a [[S.H.I.E.L.D. (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|S.H.I.E.L.D.]] scientist and colleague of [[Hank Pym (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Hank Pym]] and [[Bill Foster (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Bill Foster]]. After being fired by the former, Starr stole technology to create a portal to the [[Quantum Realm]] to redeem his scientific reputation and brought his wife Catherine (portrayed by [[Riann Steele]]) and daughter [[Ava Starr|Ava]] (portrayed by RaeLynn Bratten) with him for support. However, the portal malfunctioned, killing Elihas and Catherine and afflicting Ava with "molecular disequilibrium", which eventually led to her becoming the [[Ghost (Marvel Comics)|Ghost]].


===Video games===
===Video games===
The Elihas Starr incarnation of Egghead appears as a playable character in ''[[Lego Marvel's Avengers]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Characters|url=http://www.ign.com/wikis/lego-marvel-avengers/Characters|website=IGN Database|access-date=February 1, 2018}}</ref>
The Elihas Starr incarnation of Egghead appears as a playable character in ''[[Lego Marvel's Avengers]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Characters|url=http://www.ign.com/wikis/lego-marvel-avengers/Characters|website=IGN Database|access-date=February 1, 2018}}</ref>


===Newspaper comic strips===
===Miscellaneous===
The Elihas Starr incarnation of Egghead appears in the 2016 ''[[The Amazing Spider-Man]]'' comic strip by Stan Lee, Larry Leiber, and Alex Saviuk. This version married [[J. Jonah Jameson]]'s estranged sister and inherited her share of the ''[[Daily Bugle]]'' upon her death.
The Elihas Starr incarnation of Egghead appears in ''[[The Amazing Spider-Man (comic strip)|The Amazing Spider-Man]]'', by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Alex Saviuk. This version married [[J. Jonah Jameson]]'s estranged sister and inherited her share of the ''[[Daily Bugle]]'' upon her death.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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Latest revision as of 17:17, 4 July 2024

This article is about Marvel Comics villain. For other uses, see Egghead (disambiguation).

Egghead is an alias used by two supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

The Elihas Starr incarnation has made several animated appearances and was portrayed in live-action by Michael Cerveris in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Ant-Man and the Wasp.

Publication history

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The original version (Elihas Starr) first appeared in Tales to Astonish #38 (Dec. 1962), and was created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Larry Lieber.[1]

The second version first appeared in Dark Reign: Young Avengers #1 (July 2009), and was created by Paul Cornell and Mark Brooks.

Fictional character biography

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Elihas Starr

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Egghead
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceTales to Astonish #38 (December 1962)[2]
Created byStan Lee
Jack Kirby
Larry Lieber
In-story information
Alter egoElihas Starr
SpeciesHuman
Team affiliationsEmissaries of Evil
Masters of Evil
Intelligencia
Cross Technological Enterprises
PartnershipsMad Thinker
Puppet Master
Notable aliasesCarl Stricker, Tarantula
AbilitiesGenius Intelligence
Extensive knowledge in a wide variety of scientific and technological disciplines
Ability to absorb new ideas and knowledge at a seemingly superhuman rate

Elihas Starr was born in Queens, New York. A gifted government research atomic scientist with an egg-shaped head, Starr was dismissed for espionage and resolved to use his intellect as a criminal mastermind. He was dealt a humiliating initial defeat by Ant-Man when he created a device to communicate with ants and tried to convince them to betray Ant-Man by leading into a flypaper trap.[3] Ant-Man tricked him into thinking the ants had betrayed him before revealing that the ants were friends and would never turn against Ant-Man.[4] Egghead later captured the Wasp to try luring his nemesis into a trap involving several creatures, including an iguana and an anteater, but this failed.[5] Egghead divided his remaining years between attempted world conquest and seeking revenge on his nemesis, often hiding out in the Bowery section of Manhattan in between.[6]

Egghead teamed up with the Mad Thinker and the Puppet Master in a plot to use a laser satellite to blackmail the United States government.[7] He caused the death of Barney Barton, the brother of Hawkeye, who was aiding the Avengers,[8] hired the Swordsman to kidnap Hank Pym, and battled Clint Barton again, who had at that time recently adopted the identity of Goliath.[9]

Egghead later kidnapped his niece, Patricia "Trish" Starr, in order to test a device which allowed him to steal other people's intelligence, and wound up battling Pym as Ant-Man again.[10] He would later cause her car to explode, causing her to lose an arm.[11] He then formed the second Emissaries of Evil in an attempt to gain possession of the mystic ruby called the Star of Capistan. This team consisted of himself, the Rhino, Solarr and the Cobalt Man. Egghead and the Emissaries battled the Defenders.[12] Egghead also fought Spider-Man on several occasions.[volume & issue needed]

Egghead was still obsessed with Pym and engineered the man's disgrace. Egghead approached Pym (who was operating as Yellowjacket at the time) with a prosthetic arm that he wished to give to Trish in order make amends for his previous deeds. After the arm was installed, Egghead informed Pym that the arm contained a bomb that would be detonated unless Pym complied with Egghead's commands. Egghead had Pym attempt to rob a national treasury of adamantium, and Pym was caught and arrested by the Avengers.[13] With Pym apparently out of the way, Egghead then formed the third Masters of Evil as part of a plot against the Avengers.[14]

Egghead then sent his Masters of Evil to kidnap Pym from his own trial, making it appear as if Pym himself had staged a rescue. The attempt was successful and Egghead instructed Pym to construct an anti-aging device. Subsequently, Pym goaded Egghead into letting him test the machine himself. However, the device turned out to be a weapon system, and he single-handedly defeated the assembled Masters of Evil. The Avengers arrived too late to be of assistance, but Hawkeye arrived at the laboratory in time to see the defeated Egghead about to shoot Hank in the back out of spite with his energy blaster. Hawkeye shot an arrow into Egghead's gun barrel. The gun misfired, causing an accidental explosion of the energy blaster which killed Egghead instantly, with Hawkeye avenging the death of his brother Barney Barton at Egghead's hands years ago.[15] Days later, his ashes were scattered by Pym and Trish in a private ceremony.[16]

Arnim Zola later created a proto-husk of Egghead as part of his Corpse Corps. Deadpool fought and killed Egghead's proto-husk, who then had a small bird pop out of its skull.[17]

A flashback in Fall of the Hulks: Alpha showed that Egghead was a member of the Intelligencia.[18]

Egghead later turned up alive thanks to a "rejuvetech serum" that was used on him. He was behind the A.I.Vengers that he had computer technician Raz Malhotra activate after placing a neural override on the man. Egghead's activities attracted the attention of Pym in his alias of Giant-Man and Ant-Man. After breaking free of the neural override, Raz shuts down the A.I.Vengers, and Egghead is knocked out by Pym.[19]

Egghead is later hired by Darren Cross to work for Cross Technological Enterprises. To help control Cross's Pym Particle-related abilities, Egghead provides the Yellowjacket armor for him to wear.[20] Egghead later accompanies Cross and Crossfire into attacking Scott Lang's trial.[21]

Robot

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A robot version of Egghead appears as a member of the new Young Avengers.[22] Although his original programming was "to respect all human life", the female neo-Nazi Big Zero (who seems to have a relationship with him) has reprogrammed him to hate several minorities.[23]

Egghead is later recruited by the villain Zodiac (who was the benefactor of the Young Masters) to join his army.[24]

In the pages of Avengers Undercover, Egghead is attacked by Nico Minoru and later is with the Young Masters when they are seen in Bagalia as members of the Masters of Evil.[25]

During the "Iron Man 2020" event, Egghead was seen as a member of the A.I. Army.[26]

Powers and abilities

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Although he had no superhuman powers of his own, Eilhas Starr's genius level intellect made him a formidable foe. He was particularly skilled in the fields of robotics and engineering, and could absorb new ideas and knowledge at a seemingly superhuman rate. He had a degree in atomic science, and extensive knowledge in a wide variety of scientific and technological disciplines. Starr designed a wide variety of sophisticated weapons and technological paraphernalia.

As of Dark Reign: Young Avengers #1, the robot's powers have not been fully revealed. He has so far demonstrated the ability to fly and the power to phase his hand through a person's skull.

In other media

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Television

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Film

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Video games

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The Elihas Starr incarnation of Egghead appears as a playable character in Lego Marvel's Avengers.[30]

Miscellaneous

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The Elihas Starr incarnation of Egghead appears in The Amazing Spider-Man, by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Alex Saviuk. This version married J. Jonah Jameson's estranged sister and inherited her share of the Daily Bugle upon her death.

References

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  1. ^ DeFalco, Tom; Sanderson, Peter; Brevoort, Tom; Teitelbaum, Michael; Wallace, Daniel; Darling, Andrew; Forbeck, Matt; Cowsill, Alan; Bray, Adam (2019). The Marvel Encyclopedia. DK Publishing. p. 120. ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.
  2. ^ Conroy, Mike (2004). 500 Comicbook Villains. Collins & Brown. ISBN 1-84340-205-X.
  3. ^ Brevoort, Tom; DeFalco, Tom; Manning, Matthew K.; Sanderson, Peter; Wiacek, Win (2017). Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History. DK Publishing. p. 89. ISBN 978-1465455505.
  4. ^ Tales to Astonish #38. Marvel Comics.
  5. ^ Tales to Astonish #45. Marvel Comics.
  6. ^ Sanderson, Peter (2007). The Marvel Comics Guide to New York City. New York City: Pocket Books. p. 18. ISBN 978-1-4165-3141-8.
  7. ^ The Avengers #63. Marvel Comics.
  8. ^ The Avengers #64
  9. ^ The Avengers #65. Marvel Comics.
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  11. ^ Giant-Size Defenders #4
  12. ^ The Defenders #42-43. Marvel Comics.
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  14. ^ The Avengers #222. Marvel Comics.
  15. ^ The Avengers #228-229. Marvel Comics.
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  19. ^ Ant-Man vol. 2 Annual #1. Marvel Comics.
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  21. ^ The Astonishing Ant-Man #13. Marvel Comics.
  22. ^ Dark Reign: Young Avengers #1. Marvel Comics.
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  24. ^ Vengeance #6. Marvel Comics.
  25. ^ Avengers Undercover #2. Marvel Comics.
  26. ^ Iron Man 2020 vol. 2 #1. Marvel Comics.
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