The Russian | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | The Punisher Vol. 5, #8 (November 2000) |
Created by | Garth Ennis (writer) Steve Dillon (artist) |
In-story information | |
Full name | Ivan Vassilovitch Dragovsky[1][2] |
Species | Human Cyborg |
Place of origin | Earth-616 |
Team affiliations | Gnucci Family General Kreigkopf's Army |
Abilities | Considerable strength, stamina and durability Nigh-invulnerability Enhanced sense of smell |
The Russian (Ivan Vassilovitch Dragovsky; Russian: Иван Васильевич Драговский) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is an enemy of the Punisher and Spider-Man.[3]
Kevin Nash portrayed the character in the 2004 film The Punisher, Keith Jardine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe / Netflix series The Punisher and Billy Clements in the 2024 film Deadpool & Wolverine.