![]() Although the Laser begs for help, Iron Man has no choice but to hurl the character into the atmosphere where he detonates and apparently dies. The plan, however, is stopped by Iron Man and in battle with the hero, the Laser's energy levels build to critical mass. ĭiscovering that the amplification caused a build-up of energy in his body that is reaching a critical, and potentially fatal, level, the Laser seeks the aid of East German scientists, who offer to help by draining off the excess energy and using it to power a network of weapons satellites. The effect, however, is temporary and their combined abilities are drained by Nefaria (who in "powered" mode battles the Avengers until defeated by the Vision). He is then employed, along with fellow villains Power Man and Whirlwind, by Count Nefaria, who temporarily amplifies their abilities and sends them against the Avengers as the second Lethal Legion. The Laser eventually acquires the artifact the Serpent Crown, and while controlling the living weapon Nuklo and a battalion of the US Army attempts to conquer the world, but is defeated by the Avengers. There is an encounter between Kree hero Mar-Vell and an android version of the Laser. The Laser reappears as part of the first version of the Lethal Legion gathered by the Grim Reaper in a failed revenge plot against the Avengers. As part of "Batroc's Brigade" (consisting of the Laser the Swordsman and Batroc the Leaper) he participated in a battle against Captain America. ![]() The Laser, after breaking out of prison by creating a laser using parts teleported to him, reappears as part of a team formed by master villain the Mandarin after being teleported to his base, in an unsuccessful attempt to destroy the Avengers and conquer the world, he attacked Africa to try stealing diamonds, but was defeated by Thor and Hawkeye despite the robot Ultimo being transported there from a volcano. The Living Laser met the Avengers again when he tried to conquer a small South American country, who defeated and incarcerated the villain. He captured Hawkeye and Captain America by placing them in a ring of lasers before leaving, but they were able to contact another member who helped them escape. He develops an infatuation with the heroine the Wasp, and after he kidnaps her, he is forced to battle the superhero team the Avengers. 2009), and made sporadic appearances in The New Avengers.Īs the "Living Laser", Parks becomes a mercenary and professional criminal. ![]() The character returned during the limited series Secret Invasion #1–8 (June 2008–Jan. ![]() 1993).įurther appearances included the limited series Super-Villain Team-Up: MODOK's 11 #1–5 (Sept. 1990) before returning in Quasar #30 (Jan. 1990) and reappeared in a new photon form in Iron Man #259–263 (Aug.-Dec. The Laser featured in the Acts of Vengeance storyline in Quasar #6 (Jan. 1978), the character returned in Iron Man #152–153 (Nov.–Dec. 1976) & The Avengers Annual #6 (1976).Īfter appearing as part of a pseudo Lethal Legion in The Avengers #164–166 (Nov. The real Laser reappeared in an extended storyline in The Avengers #151 (Sept. The Kree hero Mar-Vell encountered an android version of the Living Laser in Captain Marvel #35 (Nov. 1968), the character was part of the first version of the Lethal Legion in The Avengers #78–79 (July–Aug. After an appearance in Captain America #105 (Sept. Writer Mike Conroy notes, "Arthur Parks was a scientist sufficiently proficient to design laser projectors small enough to wear on his wrists, quite the achievement in 1966." įollowing his appearance in the following issue, the Living Laser resurfaced in Avengers King-Size Special #1 (Sept. 1966) as Arthur Parks, a scientist who created wrist-mounted laser units and a costume. The Living Laser debuted in The Avengers #34 (Nov. At one point it appeared that the Living Laser exploded in space, but in reality his body was transformed into photon form, making him an actual living laser. At one point he was a member of the Lethal Legion and at another point he was poised to take over the world due to his possession of the Serpent Crown, but is foiled by the Avengers. He would become a recurring enemy of Iron Man and plays a key role in the "Iron Man: The Inevitable" miniseries.Īrthur Parks started out as a scientist that invented small, wrist mounted lasers and used them for criminal pursuits. Created by Stan Lee and Don Heck, the character made his first appearance in The Avengers #34 (Nov. The Living Laser ( Arthur Parks) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Ability to achieve solidification and travel at light speeds.Three-dimensional holographic image creation.The Living Laser (right) battles Iron Man on the cover of Iron Man #211 (Oct.
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