Aldrich Killian
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| Aldrich Kilian | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Iron Man vol. 4 #1 (January 2005) |
| Created by | Warren Ellis Adi Granov |
| In-story information | |
| Abilities | Genius-level intellect |
Aldrich Killian is a fictional character, a scientist appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is adapted for the 2013 film Iron Man 3 where he is portrayed by actor Guy Pearce.
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Publication history
The character, created by Warren Ellis and Adi Granov, first appeared in Iron Man vol. 4, #1 (January 2005).
Fictional character biography
Within the context of the stories, Killian is a scientist who developed the Extremis virus alongside Maya Hansen. He steals a sample of the virus and sells it to domestic terrorists, but, unable to cope with the guilt, he confesses in a note and shoots himself.[1] However, Iron Man later discovered that Maya had a hand in selling Extremis to the domestic terrorists.[2]
Powers and abilities
Aldrich Killian has genius-level intellect.
In other media
Film
- Aldrich Killian is the main antagonist of Iron Man 3, where he is portrayed by Guy Pearce. Killian is the creator of the Extremis virus[3] and the founder of Advanced Idea Mechanics.[4] On why he took the role, Pearce said, "I feel a little more experimental in what I'll take on these days, but I still don't know that I would want to play the superhero myself, since I'm playing a different kind of character in this film... The main difference was that, when I did The Time Machine, I was pretty much in all of it, so it was a really grueling experience. Prometheus and Iron Man are really kind of cameo stuff, so the experience of shooting them... I mean, on some level, it's tricky because you feel like a bit of an outsider. You don’t really live the experience that you do when you're there all day every day with everybody. But at the same time, it can be more fun sometimes because you're just working in concentrated spurts." [5] Pearce described his character as a man "who came into this world with a number of physical disabilities. He’s never been able to accept those limitations though and has spent most of his life trying to overcome them in any way he can. His tenacity and blind determination in fighting for a better life are seen by some as irritating, as he often comes across as obnoxious. He just won’t accept the cards he was dealt, and being as intelligent as he is, has real drive to change and become a different person."[4] Of the character Mandarin, Kevin Feige stated, "The Mandarin is [Iron Man's] most famous foe in the comics mainly because he’s been around the longest. If you look, there’s not necessarily a definitive Mandarin storyline in the comics. So it was really about having an idea." [6] As the film's version of the Mandarin as signified by the dragon tattoos on Killian's chest, he uses Trevor Slattery as a public face for his actions. Killian's scheme is to eliminate President Ellis, convincing Vice President Rodriguez to follow him in exchange for Rodriguez's daughter getting Extremis to restore her missing right leg.[7] Though he overpowers Stark, Killian ends up getting killed by Pepper after she is exposed to the Extremis while Trevor Slattery and Vice President Rodriguez are arrested.
- The Marvel One-Shot titled "All Hail the King" revealed that Killian was never the Mandarin. It turns out that the real Mandarin of the Ten Rings is still out there and is unhappy with impostors acting under the name.
Video games
- The Iron Man 3 video game shows the subconscious of Aldrich Killian (voiced by Nick Sullivan) being downloaded by A.I.M. to become MODOK after his death in the film. After Iron Man defeated him in combat, he attempted to survive by uploading his consciousness into Stark Industries' network but Iron Man willingly sacrifices the network (and Stark Industries), destroying Killian for good.
- The Iron Man 3 version of Aldrich Killian appears in Lego Marvel Super Heroes, voiced by Robin Atkin Downes. He and his Extremis soldiers accompany Mandarin in his attack on Stark Tower. He and Mandarin are defeated by Iron Man and Captain America.
- The Iron Man 3 version of Aldrich Killian appears in Lego Marvel's Avengers, voiced by Greg Miller.
References
- ↑ Warren Ellis (w), Adi Granov (p), Adi Granov (i). "Extremis (Part I of VI)" Iron Man v4, 1 (January 2005), Marvel Comics
- ↑ Warren Ellis (w), Adi Granov (p), Adi Granov (i). "Extremis (Part VI of VI)" Iron Man v4, 6 (April 2006), Marvel Comics
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- ↑ "'Iron Man 3' Spoilers: The Mandarin Twist Unveiled? Will Fans Be Upset?". Latinos Post, April 21, 2013
External links
- Aldrich Killian at Marvel Wiki
- Aldrich Killian at Comic Vine
