Speed Demon (character)

For the original 1940s superhero, see Whizzer (Robert Frank). For the Amalgam Comics version, see Speed Demon (Amalgam Comics). For the DC Comics character, see Speed Demon (DC Comics).
Speed Demon
Speed Demon (foreground) and the Superior Spider-Man (background). Art by Mark Bagley.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceAs Whizzer:
The Avengers #69 (Oct. 1969)
As Speed Demon:
The Amazing Spider-Man #222 (Nov. 1981)
Created byRoy Thomas
Sal Buscema
In-story information
Alter egoJames Sanders
SpeciesHuman mutate
Team affiliationsSquadron Sinister
Sinister Syndicate
Thunderbolts
Sinister Six
Notable aliasesWhizzer, Harvey James
AbilitiesGenius-level chemist
Superhuman speed, stamina and reflexes

Speed Demon (James Sanders) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Roy Thomas and Sal Buscema, the character made his first appearance in The Avengers #69 (October 1969) as a member of the Squadron Sinister known as the Whizzer.[1]

  1. ^ Rovin, Jeff (1987). The Encyclopedia of Super-Villains. New York: Facts on File. p. 324. ISBN 0-8160-1356-X.[1]