Eel (Marvel Comics)
The Eel is an alias used by two fictional characters in comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Fictional character biography
Leopold Styke
| Eel I | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Strange Tales #112 (Sep 1963) |
| Created by | Stan Lee Steve Ditko |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Leopold Stryke |
| Team affiliations | Serpent Squad partner of the Porcupine agent of Count Nefaria and the Cowled Commander |
| Abilities | Electrified lubricated costume |
The original Eel first appeared in Strange Tales #112 (September 1963). Leopold Stryke and his brother Jordan, who was the original Viper, were members of the first and second Serpent Squads, remaining unaware that the organizer of the second Serpent Squad, the former Madame Hydra, had murdered his brother and taken his alias. Stryke was also a teammate of Plantman, Scarecrow, Unicorn and Porcupine when they worked for Count Nefaria. He was killed by Gladiator, who was sent to acquire a disintegrator ray that the Eel had in his possession.
| Eel II | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Power Man and Iron Fist #92 (Apr 1983) |
| Created by | Kurt Busiek Denys Cowan |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Edward Lavell |
| Team affiliations | Maggia Nightshade Thunderbolts |
| Abilities | Electrified lubricated costume |
Edward Lavell
The second Eel first appeared in Power Man and Iron Fist #92 (April 1983). Edward Lavell was seen attempting to break Hammerhead out of prison. Later working with Nightshade, the second Eel was defeated again by Iron Fist and reformed criminals Discus and Stilleto. Lavell was a member of Justine Hammer's Masters of Evil, and was defeated by the Thunderbolts. After the Masters of Evil were apprehended, Lavell was next seen participating in the Bloodsport tournamnet at Madripoor. There, he put on a poor showing and was defeated by Toad, who seemingly crushed Lavell using his extrememly long and poweful tongue. Lavell apperently survived, and has recently been apprehended by the Thunderbolts to serve in the so-called Thunderbolt Army. Lavell's status following the disbanding of the Thunderbolt Army is unknown.
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