| Eric Williams Grim Reaper | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Grimreapermu0.png) The Grim Reaper as depicted in The Avengers #160 (June 1977). Art by George Pérez. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | The Avengers #52 (May 1968)[1] |
| Created by | Roy Thomas (writer) John Buscema (artist)[2] |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Eric Williams |
| Species | Human mutate / cyborg |
| Team affiliations | Legion of the Unliving Horsemen of Death Lethal Legion Sinister Six HYDRA Maggia |
| Partnerships | Space Phantom Black Talon Man-Ape Goliath Ultron Nekra |
| Notable aliases | Adopted Son of the Abyss Left Hand of Darkness Spawn of Perdition Son of Darkness Master of Death The Reaper |
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Eric Williams is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Roy Thomas and John Buscema, the character first appeared in The Avengers #52 May (1968).[3] Eric Williams is the brother of the superhero Simon Williams / Wonder Man.[4] He is a supervillain and necromancer known under the codename Grim Reaper.[5] The character is an adversary of the Avengers.[6] He has also been a member of the Maggia, Lethal Legion, and Legion of the Unliving at various points in his history.[7]
The character will be portrayed in live-action by Demetrius Grosse in the upcoming Disney+ series Wonder Man, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
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- ^ Marston, George (January 15, 2021). "Grim Reaper: The Marvel Comics history of the Wonder Man villain". Newsarama. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
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- ^ Dee, Jake (March 8, 2023). "10 Dead Avengers Villains Who Should Return". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ Farley, Lloyd (April 1, 2023). "Who Is Marvel's Grim Reaper, the Man With a Scythe for a Hand?". Collider. Retrieved July 2, 2024.