Maximus (comics)

Maximus
Maximus the Mad by Frazer Irving.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceFantastic Four #47 (Feb. 1966)[1]
Created byStan Lee (writer)
Jack Kirby (artist)
In-story information
Full nameMaximus Boltagon
SpeciesInhuman
Place of originAttilan
Team affiliationsCabal[2]
Notable aliasesMaximus the Mad
Maximus the Magnificent
Abilities
  • Inhuman physiology grants:
    • Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, durability, agility, reflexes, and longevity
  • Superhuman intelligence
  • Proficient scientist and inventor
  • Advanced knowledge of physics, mechanics, and biology
  • Mental abilities

Maximus (otherwise known as Maximus the Mad) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character has been depicted both as a member of and antagonist to the Inhumans. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, he first appeared in Fantastic Four #47 (February 1966).[3]

Maximus was portrayed in 2017 Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) television series Inhumans by Iwan Rheon and Aidan Fiske.

  1. ^ Misiroglu, Gina Renée; Eury, Michael (2006). The Supervillain Book: The Evil Side of Comics and Hollywood. Visible Ink Press. ISBN 9780780809772.
  2. ^ New Avengers Vol. 3 #23. Marvel Comics.
  3. ^ 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. 236. ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.