| Roxxon Energy Corporation | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Captain America #180 (December 1974) |
| Created by | Steve Englehart (writer) Sal Buscema (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Type of business | Petroleum company |
| Base(s) | Various locations |
| Owner(s) | Various |
| Employee(s) | Various |
| Roster | |
| See: Members section | |
The Roxxon Energy Corporation (otherwise known as the Roxxon Oil Company, Roxxon Oil Corporation, Roxxon Corporation or simply Roxxon) is a fictional massive petroleum industrial conglomerate in the Marvel Universe appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The company is depicted as having been run by various executives who are typically ready and eager to use any underhanded and illegal option to secure profits, up to and including violent crimes. As such, Roxxon is a consistent opponent of various superheroes.[1]
The company has appeared in various media adaptations as well as many television shows and films set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- ^ Sanderson, Peter (2007). The Marvel Comics Guide to New York City. New York City: Pocket Books. p. 7. ISBN 978-1-4165-3141-8.