Aldrich Killian

Aldrich Killian
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceIron Man vol. 4 #1 (Jan. 2005)
Created byWarren Ellis
Adi Granov
In-story information
SpeciesHuman
Team affiliationsFuturePharm Corporation
AbilitiesGenius-level intellect

Aldrich Killian is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Iron Man vol. 4 #1 (Jan. 2005) and was created by Warren Ellis and Adi Granov.

Guy Pearce portrays Killian in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Iron Man 3 (2013).

Publication history

Created by Warren Ellis and Adi Granov, the character first appeared in Iron Man vol. 4 #1 (Jan. 2005).

Fictional character biography

Aldrich Killian is a scientist working for the FuturePharm Corporation in Austin, Texas alongside Dr. Maya Hansen. Together, Killian and Hansen developed Extremis, a virus that completely rewrites the body's genetic code. Extremis makes entire organs more efficient and gives the subject healing abilities, with superhuman strength, speed, endurance, reflexes and the ability to project electricity and breathe fire. Killian steals a sample of Extremis and sells it to a terrorist group, with Mallen as a willing test subject.[1] Days later, at FuturePharm's offices, Killian commits suicide; his suicide note informs Hansen that he stole the Extremis serum for an undisclosed purpose.[2]

In other media

Film

Aldrich Killian appears in Iron Man 3, portrayed by Guy Pearce.[3][4][5][6] This version attempted to pitch his think tank, A.I.M., to Tony Stark years prior, but was snubbed by Stark and swore revenge. Over the years, Killian and co-conspirator Maya Hansen used A.I.M. to develop the Extremis virus. Killian mounts terrorist attacks as part of his revenge against Stark until he and his forces are killed by Stark, James Rhodes, and Pepper Potts.

Video games

References

  1. ↑ Warren Ellis (w), Adi Granov (p), Adi Granov (i). "Extremis (Part I of VI)" Iron Man, vol. 4, no. 1 (Jan. 2005). Marvel Comics.
  2. ↑ Warren Ellis (w), Adi Granov (p), Adi Granov (i). "Extremis (Part VI of VI)" Iron Man, vol. 4, no. 6 (April 2006). Marvel Comics.
  3. ↑ Graser, Marc; Kroll, Justin (April 20, 2012). "Guy Pearce bonds with 'Iron Man 3'". Variety. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Iron Man 3: Under the Armor with Guy Pearce". Marvel.com. March 22, 2013. Archived from the original on March 26, 2013. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
  5. ↑ Moore, Trent (May 3, 2013). "Pepper sex tape? 5 ways Iron Man 3's original draft was different". SYFY WIRE. Archived from the original on January 28, 2021. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Shane Black And Drew Pearce Share 18 Incredible Iron Man 3 Secrets". Empire. February 5, 2013. Archived from the original on March 19, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
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