The name Nick Fury is the code-name given to the top field agent of SHIELD, named after the original Sgt. Fury, famous leader of the “Howling Commandos” from WWII. There have been 4 agents to hold this designator with the last becoming the Director of SHIELD, ending the practice
The Symbiot known as Venom is a member of a formless, parasitic species that seeks out powerful hosts to bond with. Once the bond is complete, the Symbiot begins to consume the host until nothing is left. The Symbiot then returns to its hive to share it’s new knowledge and power. Venom itself is considered an outcast for the cardinal sin of not consuming a host. Venom chose not to consume its current host Eddie Brock to use him as a vessel to get revenge on the only host to ever successfully reject it…Peter Parker!
Big Hero 6 is the premier hero team of Japan. There are dozens of members and is considered the “Fantastic Four of the East”. Coincidentally, they have inherited one of the Fantastic Fours earliest villains, the Mole Man, who frequently threatens Japan with attacks from Monster Island.
After a recent rampage, the Hulk is tricked into being launched out of the solar system. Panicked, the Hulk reverted to Banner, who reprogrammed the ships guidance system to crash back to Earth. Needless to say, he hasn’t forgiven the Initiative
President Eric Lehnsherr of New Genosha announces a new orbital defense program for the island nation. World governments go on high alert as power spikes are detected on the previously dormant Asteroid M. Rumors persist of nuclear warheads hidden on the once stronghold of Magneto! (See: New Genosha World of Marvels)
Dr. Strange secretly enlists the aid of the Ghost Rider to interdict demons attempting to enter the mortal plane. To aid him, Johnny Blaze enlists Carter Slade, Daniel Ketch, and Roberto Reyes. They become the Hell Riders! (See: Dead End Bar and Grill World of Marvels)
Founding member of the X-MEN, Warren Worthington III was transformed by the villain Apocalypse into the deadly Archangel. A peaceful man, Worthington transforms into the Archangel when enraged. With the help of Xavier and Jean Grey Angel was able to control his violent side much like Wolverine, who he has found a new respect for.