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| Cain Marko debuts as the Juggernaut in the title '']'', and throughout the first issue of the story rampages largely unseen through the X-Men's |
Cain Marko debuts as the Juggernaut in the title '']'', and throughout the first issue of the story rampages largely unseen through the X-Men's defenses while ] relates the villain's origin in a series of ] sequences to the team. Marko is the step-brother of Charles Xavier, and developed an intense dislike for his sibling which was only exacerbated when Xaviier's mutant abilities began to develop. While the pair are serving in the ] and stationed in ], Marko finds a hidden temple dedicated to entity ]. On entering Marko finds and holds a huge ], and reads an inscription on the gem aloud: "Whosoever touches this gem shall be granted the power of the Crimson Bands of Cyttorak! Henceforth, you who read these words, shall become ... forevermore ... a human juggernaut!". | ||
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The gem channels Cyttorak's power into Marko, transforming him into what Xavier - witnessing the event - calls a "human Juggernaut". The transformation causes a ], and Marko is buried and presumably killed, not being heard from again until the sudden assault on the X-Men's headquarters. The Juggernaut finally reaches the X-Men, and after brushing them aside is clearly seen in the final panel as he confronts Xavier. In the second issue the X-Men regroup and attack, with Xavier summons ] member the ] to aid the ]s. The Juggernaut is eventually defeated when the ] removes his helmet, making Mark susceptible to a ]ic attack by Xavier.<ref>''X-Men'' #12 - 13 (July & Sep. 1965)</ref> | ||
| The Juggernaut returns seeking revenge, and is delayed by three of the X-Men while ] and ] - aided by the ] form of mystic ] - find and use another gem of Cyttorak, which banishes the Juggernaut to the "Crimson Cosmos", the home dimension of Cyttorak.<ref>''X-Men'' #32 - 33 (May - June 1967)</ref> The Juggernaut reappears in the title ''Doctor Strange'', having gained mystical abilities and briefly battling the mystic before being banished to an ] by the ] ].<ref>''Doctor Strange'' #182 (Sep. 1969)</ref> | The Juggernaut returns seeking revenge, and is delayed by three of the X-Men while ] and ] - aided by the ] form of mystic ] - find and use another gem of Cyttorak, which banishes the Juggernaut to the "Crimson Cosmos", the home dimension of Cyttorak.<ref>''X-Men'' #32 - 33 (May - June 1967)</ref> The Juggernaut reappears in the title ''Doctor Strange'', having gained mystical abilities and briefly battling the mystic before being banished to an ] by the ] ].<ref>''Doctor Strange'' #182 (Sep. 1969)</ref> | ||
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Comics character| Juggernaut | |
|---|---|
 The Juggernaut, as appearing in Uncanny X-Men #410 (Oct. 2002) Art by Ron Garney. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | X-Men #12 (July 1965). |
| Created by | Stan Lee Jack Kirby |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Cain Marko |
| Team affiliations | New Excalibur Exiles Brotherhood of Mutants Exemplars X-Men |
| Partnerships | Black Tom Cassidy |
| Abilities | Superhuman strength, stamina, and durability Regenerative healing factor Force field generation Virtually unstoppable while in motion |
The Juggernaut (Cain Marko) is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in X-Men #12 (July 1965), and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby.
Debuting in the Silver Age of comic books, the character has appeared in over four decades of Marvel publications, featuring prominently in the X-Men titles and starring in several one-shot publications. The character has also been associated with Marvel merchandise including clothing; toys; trading cards; animated television series; video games and a feature film.
Publication history
1960s
Cain Marko debuts as the Juggernaut in the title X-Men, and throughout the first issue of the story rampages largely unseen through the X-Men's defenses while Professor X relates the villain's origin in a series of flashback sequences to the team. Marko is the step-brother of Charles Xavier, and developed an intense dislike for his sibling which was only exacerbated when Xaviier's mutant abilities began to develop. While the pair are serving in the US Army and stationed in Korea, Marko finds a hidden temple dedicated to entity Cyttorak. On entering Marko finds and holds a huge ruby, and reads an inscription on the gem aloud: "Whosoever touches this gem shall be granted the power of the Crimson Bands of Cyttorak! Henceforth, you who read these words, shall become ... forevermore ... a human juggernaut!".
The gem channels Cyttorak's power into Marko, transforming him into what Xavier - witnessing the event - calls a "human Juggernaut". The transformation causes a cave-in, and Marko is buried and presumably killed, not being heard from again until the sudden assault on the X-Men's headquarters. The Juggernaut finally reaches the X-Men, and after brushing them aside is clearly seen in the final panel as he confronts Xavier. In the second issue the X-Men regroup and attack, with Xavier summons Fantastic Four member the Human Torch to aid the mutants. The Juggernaut is eventually defeated when the Angel removes his helmet, making Mark susceptible to a telepathic attack by Xavier.
The Juggernaut returns seeking revenge, and is delayed by three of the X-Men while Cyclops and Marvel Girl - aided by the astral form of mystic Doctor Strange - find and use another gem of Cyttorak, which banishes the Juggernaut to the "Crimson Cosmos", the home dimension of Cyttorak. The Juggernaut reappears in the title Doctor Strange, having gained mystical abilities and briefly battling the mystic before being banished to an alternate universe by the cosmic entity Eternity.
1970s
The character returns in the title Amazing Adventures, reappearing on Earth through sheer force of will. The alien dimension, however, has caused the Juggernaut to age rapidly, and the panicking villain battles the former X-Man the Beast before being drawn back to the same dimension. The Juggernaut guest stars in the title Hulk, being accidentally pulled back to Earth at the Hulkbuster base by an interdimensional device designed to banish the Hulk. The Juggernaut explains to the Hulk in a flashback sequence how an entity from his prison dimension reversed the aging process and removed the mystical powers on the proviso that the villain never return. The Hulk aids the Juggernaut in escaping from the base, but attacks when the Juggernaut threatens a civilian. During the battle the Juggernaut's helmet is removed, and he is surprised and defeated by Professor X; Cyclops and Marvel Girl.
The Juggernaut reappears in the relaunched title X-Men, and together with Black Tom Cassidy, the brother of X-Man Banshee, battles the first generation of new X-Men. The Juggernaut escapes when Tom apparently falls to his death after a sword duel with Banshee.
1980s
The pair reappear in the title Spider-Woman, with Black Tom using his niece Siryn - who possesses the same powers as her father Banshee - to steal a shipment of the metal vibranium. The Juggernaut battles both Spider-Woman and the X-Men when they discover the truth, and escapes when Black Tom is arrested and Siryn is placed in the care of her father. The Juggernaut and Black Tom also guest star in the title Amazing Spider-Man, with Black Tom deciding that the psychic Madame Web could be useful in his criminal pursuits. On arriving in New York City, Tom sends the Juggernaut to capture Madame Web, with the villain destroying several city blocks and ignoring Spider-Man, who is unable to prevwent the villain's progress. The Juggernaut almost kills Web when accidentally removing her from a life support device, and decides to abandon her. A frustrated Spider-Man eventually lures the Juggernaut into setting concrete, who sinks without a trace.
Although commonly appearing as a supervillain in the Marvel Universe since 1965, Juggernaut had his own one-shot in the late 1990s and was formally a hero and main character in New Excalibur. However, as of X-Men: Manifest Destiny #2 and X-Men: Legacy #219, Juggernaut has been returned to his villainous roots.
Fictional character biography
The Juggernaut has evolved from a simplistic, destructive villain to a complex and at times even heroic character. When Juggernaut first appears, he is revealed as the stepbrother of Charles Xavier, founder of the X-Men. Marko is portrayed, in his initial appearance, as having been an angry, greedy bully as a child. Later comics revealed that Marko was also bullied by his older, larger schoolmates and physically abused by his father, and established his hatred of Xavier as coming from his resentment over how Xavier used his powers to get ahead. While serving together in the Korean War, Cain and Charles stumbled onto the ancient temple of Cyttorak, lost for centuries. On an altar Cain saw the Crimson Gem of Cyttorak, and immediately grabbed it. Upon the gem was an inscription, and he read it aloud: "Whosoever touches this gem shall be granted the power of the Crimson Bands of Cyttorak! Henceforth, you who read these words, shall become ... forevermore ... a human juggernaut!". When Cain grabbed it, the cavern collapsed. Charles was able to escape, but it took Cain years to dig himself out. Upon escaping, he sought revenge on Xavier.
Although he was originally an X-Men villain, he also appeared in stories with other heroes of the Marvel Universe, such as Spider-Man, Venom, the Avengers, Deadpool, and the Incredible Hulk.
In a later storyline, the Juggernaut joined the X-Men. Initially this was part of a scheme with Black Tom Cassidy to destroy them from within, but after Cassidy turned on the Juggernaut, Xavier asked his stepbrother to return with them to the mansion. While at the mansion, Juggernaut began to change when he befriended a young mutant boy from Canada named Sammy Paré particularly as both had similar backgrounds, including an abusive father. Over time he began to be portrayed as a more sympathetic character, though he still retained his violent streak, attacking Sammy's abusive father at one point, and subsequently getting into a large and destructive fight with the superhero team Alpha Flight that led to his arrest. Due to stopping another supervillain from escaping, staying when he had the chance to escape himself, and the intervention of Sammy's mother, he was released.
Juggernaut was seemingly working with Black Tom Cassidy's Brotherhood of Mutants, where he met his future teammate Talia Josephine Wagner (Nocturne). While plotting to attack the X-Mansion, Sammy Paré, aka Squidboy, found out what was going on and was killed by Black Tom. Enraged by having seen his friend murdered, Juggernaut started attacking the Brotherhood. During the attack, Black Tom's plant form took over most of the grounds of the X-Mansion. The only way to stop the attack was for the entirety of Black Tom, along with Juggernaut and Nocturne who were both stuck in his grasp, to be sucked into the portal in Xorn's head, leaving them stranded in the Mojoverse.
Upon leaving the X-Men, Juggernaut joined the New Excalibur team in London. In one storyline, the Juggernaut seeks to reclaim his lost power by traveling to the Temple of Cyttorak in Korea. He kills his challenger and reclaims the Gem. This story expands on the origin of the character, establishing that there were other Juggernauts before him, and revealing that he killed his predecessor before seeking his initial revenge on Xavier.
In the course of the World War Hulk storyline, Juggernaut, whose powers have been weakening, is informed by Cyttorak that he must personally desire and embrace the destructive nature of his power for it to return, instead of simply wanting that power to be a defender of his stepbrother. Upon doing so, Cain's power is restored and he fights the Hulk on even terms. At last Hulk uses Cain's own unstoppable momentum to carry him off into a nearby lake. After the Hulk leaves, Cain dismisses Xavier's attempts to thank him for his aid, and warns that nobody should come looking for him after he leaves, lest they not like what they find.
Subsequently, in X-Men Legacy, Xavier seeks out the Juggernaut in an attempt to reform him and gain lost memories. Cain rebuffs Xavier, saying that he chose to be the Juggernaut again, and that he regretted trying to be like Xavier. After the encounter, Xavier acknowledges that redemption is not possible for Cain.
In order to train Skaar, Bruce Banner ends up blowing up Juggernaut's house. This causes Juggernaut to seek out Bruce Banner for revenge. Skaar initially refuses and leaves Juggernaut to beat on Bruce, annoyed that he is unable to penetrate his shield, Bruce is no match for him until Skaar eventually joins the fight. Juggernaut is then thrown into space.
Wizard ranked the Juggernaut #188 on their list of the Top 200 Comic Book Characters of All Time. In 2009, Juggernaut was also ranked as IGN's 19th Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time.
Powers and abilities
Cain Marko found the Gem of Cyttorak, which via a transference of mystical energies transformed him into a magical avatar of the entity. As the Juggernaut, Marko possesses immense strength; being capable of shattering mountains, and lifting and using buildings as weapons; as well as durability, which is amplified by a mystical force field that grants near invulnerability. The forcefield, however, can be neutralised by magic. Once in motion, the Juggernaut is like his namesake physically unstoppable. The Juggernaut does not tire from physical activity, and can survive without food, water or even oxygen.
The Juggernaut's weakness is his helmet: once removed, he is vulnerable to mental attacks. The character has circumvented this weakness by on occasion wearing a metal skullcap inside his main helmet.
Other versions
MC2
The futuristic MC2 imprint title J2 stars the son of the Juggernaut, Zane Yama. Yama joins the future Avengers, and is eventually reunited with his father Cain Marko, who was trapped in an alternate dimension.
Ultimate Juggernaut
The Ultimate Marvel imprint title Ultimate X-Men features an alternate universe version of the Juggernaut, who was originally part of the Weapon X program and has ties to Rogue, having grown up in the same trailer park.
In other media
Television
- Juggernaut appeared in several animated series, including Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends voiced by William H. Marshall (1981 - 1983); the 1982 Incredible Hulk series voiced by Bob Holt; the X-Men pilot Pryde of the X-Men voiced by Patrick Pinney (1989); the X-Men voiced by Rick Bennett (1992 - 1997); X-Men: Evolution voiced by Paul Dobson (2000 - 2003); Wolverine and the X-Men (2008) and The Super Hero Squad Show (2009).
Film
Actor Vinnie Jones plays the Juggernaut in the feature film X-Men: The Last Stand (2006). The cinematic version differs from the original comic creation as the character is a mutant recruited to join Magneto's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and has no apparent relation to Charles Xavier.
Video games
- Juggernaut appears in several arcade and console games, including LJN's NES game, Marvel's X-Men (1988); Data East's Captain America and the Avengers (1991); the X-Men by Konami (1991); Spider-Man/X-Men: Arcade's Revenge (1992); X-Men for the Sega Genesis; X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse Super NES game;X-Men: Children of the Atom (1994); Marvel Super Heroes; X-Men vs. Street Fighter; Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes; Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes; X-Men: Mutant Academy 2; X-Men: Next Dimension, voiced by John DiMaggio; X2: Wolverine's Revenge voiced by Fred Tatasciore; X-Men Legends and X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse voiced by John DiMaggio; the Game Boy Advance version of X-Men: The Official Game and the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, with John DiMaggio reprising his role. Juggernaut appers in Marvel Super Hero Squad (video game) Tom Kenny repraises his role.
Books
The Juggernaut is the main focus of the novel X-Men: The Jewels of Cyttorak, written by Dean Wesley Smith and Chuck Wojtkiewicz (1997) (ISBN 1572973293) and also features in the third volume of the X-Men: Mutant Empire trilogy, fighting alongside the X-Men to stop Magneto from conquering Manhattan (1997) (ISBN 0425166406).
See also
References
- X-Men #12 - 13 (July & Sep. 1965)
- X-Men #32 - 33 (May - June 1967)
- Doctor Strange #182 (Sep. 1969)
- Amazing Adventures #16 (Jan. 1973)
- Hulk #172 (Feb. 1974)
- X-Men #101 - 103 (Oct; Dec & Feb. 1976)
- Spider-Woman #37 - 38 (April & June 1981)
- Amazing Spider-Man #229 - 230 (June - July 1982)
- ^ Uncanny X-Men #12, 1965, Marvel Comics, writer Stan Lee
- Marvel Team-Up #150
- Uncanny X-Men #410–412, 2002, Marvel Comics, writer Chuck Austen
- Uncanny X-Men #413, 2002, Marvel Comics, writer Chuck Austen
- Uncanny X-Men #416, 2003, Marvel Comics, writer Chuck Austen
- Uncanny X-Men #432-434, 2003-04, Marvel Comics, writer Chuck Austen
- X-Men #162, 2005, Marvel Comics, writer Chuck Austen
- X-Men #163, 2005, Marvel Comics, writer Chuck Austen
- X-Men #164, 2005, Marvel Comics, writer Chuck Austen
- New Excalibur #1, 2006, Marvel Comics, writer Chris Claremont
- New Excalibur #13-15
- World War Hulk: X-Men #3 (pg 26–27)
- X-Men: Legacy #219
- Incredible Hulk #602
- http://www.wizarduniverse.com/051308top200characters2.html
- Juggernaut is number 19 , IGN.
- Avengers vol. 3, #24 - 25 (Jan. - Feb. 2000)
- Hulk #172 (Feb. 1974)
- Uncanny X-Men #361 (Nov. 1998)
- ^ Thor #429 (Feb. 1991)
- Resists Thor's "god-blast": Thor vol. 1, #412; Said attack briefly pierces the armor of a Celestial: Thor vol. 1, #388; and drives away Galactus: Thor vol.1, #160-161 (Jan.-Feb. 1969)
- X-Men #13 (Sep. 1965)
- ^ Marvel Team-Up v.1, #150
- X-Men #13 (Sep. 1965)
- J2 #1 - 12 (Oct. 1998 - Oct. 1999)
- First seen Ultimate X-Men #8 (Sep. 2001)
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