History
Early Life[]
General Cecil B. Slinkard was a high ranking U.S. Army General serving in Washington, D.C.[1]
World War II[]
In 1942, at the height of World War II his military base was invaded by Human Torch, Toro and Captain America in hopes of finding a aircraft to chase down Namor. He was taken back by the colorful invaders and ordered the men under his command to attack. Cap tried to identify their identity by the Torch had accidentally burnt them during the fight. They tried to arrest them but they fought through the troops with ease and stole one of the plane much to Slinkard's annoyance.[1]
Control[]
Dr. Reed Richards wrote paper showing the need to defend the country and the planet so the US government and General Edward Harrison followed his advice and formed Control. He recruited Cecil, General "Thunderbolt" Ross, General Lewis Haywerth, Industrialist Howard Stark and scientist; Dr. Bolivar Trask. He hoped they could monitor all future scientific progress with hopes of ending threats before they begin.[2]
He worked as a government liaison with some of the country's leading scientists, Dr. Elihas Starr, Dr. Otto Octavius, and Dr. Hank Pym.[2] The organization fell apart after the birth of the age of superheroes and Slinkard began working with private organizations.[3]
Death[]
It was later revealed he was set on fire and thrown from the World Trade Center. It was classed as a suicide but his old allies General Harrison suspected he was murdered.[3]See Also
Links and References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Invaders #3
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Conspiracy #1
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Conspiracy #2