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| OfficialName = Hydro-Base
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| OfficialName = Hydrobase
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| Aliases = Avengers Hydrobase, Avengers Island
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| Title = Avengers Island
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| Aliases = Avengers Hydrobase, Avenger One{{r|New Avengers Vol 4 10}}
   
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| Galaxy = Milky Way
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| Planet = Earth
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| Locale = Atlantic Ocean, nine miles out from New York City
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| Locale = Pacific Ocean
   
 
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| First = [[Namor McKenzie (Earth-616)|Sub-Mariner]] #61
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| First = Sub-Mariner Vol 1 61
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| Creators = Bill Everett; Steve Gerber; Win Mortimer
   
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| HistoryText = Originally built as a floating oceanography research station disguised to appear as a natural island in the [[Atlantic Ocean]]. It was first used by [[Herman Frayne (Earth-616)|Dr. Herman Frayne]], a.k.a. [[Doctor Hydro]], an insane ecologist. Frayne employed it as a lab and airbase from which to deploy hijacked aircraft. Doctor Hydro wanted to transform the hijacked passengers of five jets into amphibious mer-people. The active ingredient in his transformation catalyst was the [[Inhumans (Inhomo supremis)|Inhumans]]' mutagenic [[Terrigen Mist]], which he acquired from the renegade Inhuman hybrid [[Maelstrom (Earth-616)|Maelstrom]].{{r|Sub-Mariner #61}}
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Following Frayne's death, the five-hundred victims of his experiment, known as the [[Hydro-Men (Earth-616)|Hydro-Men]], stayed in residence on the island base, along with marine scientist [[Walter Newell (Earth-616)|Dr. Walter Newell]], alias [[Stingray]]. The Hydro-Men lived there for a few years until [[Reed Richards (Earth-616)|Dr. Reed Richards]] of the [[Fantastic Four (Earth-616)|Fantastic Four]], working in conjunction with Inhuman scientists, discovered a way to cure the Hydro-Men. {{r|Marvel Two-In-One #71|72}}
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Originally built as a floating oceonography research station disguised to appear as a natural island. It was first used by Dr. Herman Frayne, a.k.a. Doctor Hydro, an insane ecologist. Frayne employed it as a lab and airbase from which to deploy hijacked aircraft. Doctor Hydro wanted to transform the hijacked passengers of five jets into amphibious mer-people. The active ingredient in his transformation catalyst was the [[Inhumans (Earth-616)|Inhumans]]' mutagenic [[Terrigen Mist]], which he acquired from the renegade Inhuman hybrid [[Maelstrom]].
 
   
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After that time, Stingray used the facility as an oceanographic laboratory and as a residence for himself and his wife [[Diane Arliss (Earth-616)|Diane]]. When the U.S. Federal Aeronautical Association revoked the [[Avengers (Earth-616)|Avengers]]' flight privileges from their midtown Manhattan [[Avengers Mansion|mansion]], Dr. Newell invited the group to lease part of the island to create a private airfield on Hydro-Base, which was located only nine miles offshore from New York. The Avengers accepted his offer, relocating their supersonic [[Quinjet|quinjets]] to the floating island and constructing the UGABS, or Underground Airbase Shuttle, as a rapid means of transport to it from Avengers Mansion. The Fantastic Four also moved their larger [[Vehicles of the Fantastic Four|vehicles]] to the island at that time. As an Avengers outpost, Hydro-Base offered its airliner-capable runway, a Research and Development facility including several robots, and a quinjet hangar.{{r|Avengers #262}}
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Following Frayne's death, the five hundred victims of his experiment (known as the [[Hydro-Men]]) stayed in residence on the island base, along with marine scientist Dr. Walter Newell, alias [[Stingray]]. The Hydro-Men lived there for a few years until [[Mister Fantastic (Reed Richards)|Dr. Reed Richards]] of the [[Fantastic Four (Earth-616)|Fantastic Four]], working in conjunction with Inhuman scientists, discovered a way to cure the Hydro-Men. After that time, Stingray used the facility as an oceanographic laboratory and as a residence for himself and his wife Diane.
 
   
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When Avengers Mansion was badly damaged by an attack by the [[Masters of Evil (Earth-616)|Masters of Evil]], the Avengers relocated entirely to Hydrobase.{{r|Avengers #278}} The mansion was later placed onto the island sometime later. {{r|Avengers #288}}
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When the US Federal Aeronautical Association revoked the [[Avengers (Earth-616)|Avengers]]' flight privileges from their midtown Manhattan [[Avengers Mansion|mansion]], Dr. Newell invited the group to lease part of the island to create a private airfield on Hydro-Base, which was located only nine miles offshore from New York. The Avengers accepted his offer, relocating their supersonic [[Avenger's Quinjet|quinjets]] to the floating island and constructing the UGABS, or Underground Airbase Shuttle, as a rapid means of transport to it from Avengers Mansion. The Fantastic Four also moved their larger [[Vehicles of the fantastic four|vehicles]] to the island at that time. As an Avengers outpost, Hydro-Base offered its airliner-capable runway, a Research and Development facility including several robots, and a quinjet hangar. When Avengers Mansion was badly damaged by an attack by the [[Masters of Evil]], the Avengers relocated entirely to Hydrobase while repairs were underway. When the Avengers and Fantastic Four regained their launch privileges, Hydro-Base reverted to the stewardship of Stingray.
 
   
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[[File:Hydrobase from New Avengers Vol 4 1 001.jpg|thumb|left|New Avengers Island]]
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Hydrobase was sunk when robots created by [[Doctor Doom (Victor von Doom)|Doctor Doom]] punctured the flotation tubes and caused an explosion. The artificial island was salvaged and re-tasked into a floating instrument platform and surface connection for [[Hydropolis]].
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Hydrobase was sunk when robots created by [[Victor von Doom (Earth-616)|Doctor Doom]] punctured the flotation tubes and caused an explosion.{{r|Avengers #311}}
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The artificial island was salvaged and re-tasked into a floating instrument platform and surface connection for [[Hydropolis (Aquaria)|Hydropolis]].{{r|Namor the Sub-Mariner #46}}
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Many years later, the Hydrobase was retrofitted, repurposed, and relocated to the [[Pacific Ocean]] by [[Roberto da Costa (Earth-616)|Sunspot]] as the headquarters of his new [[Advanced Idea Mechanics (Earth-616)|Avengers Idea Mechanics]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsarama.com/25760-new-avengers-presents-a-brand-new-way-of-looking-at-the-marvel-universe.html|title=NEW AVENGERS Presents 'A Brand New Way Of Looking At' The MARVEL UNIVERSE|work=Newsarama|first=George|last=Marston|date=2 September 2015|accessdate=14 October 2015}}</ref>{{r|New Avengers Vol 4 1}} This location served as the main base of A.I.M. as well as a decoy for [[Avenger Base Two]], the headquarters where "the real work" got done.
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When S.H.I.E.L.D. attacked the Avengers Island in retaliation for a war crime, Sunspot was forced to abandon the location and move all of A.I.M.'s operations and operatives to Avengers Two.{{r|New Avengers Vol 4 10}}
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==Alternate Realities==
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===[[Counter-Earth (Heroes Reborn)]]===
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[[Image:Avengers Island from Avengers Vol 2 1 001.png|thumb|Counter-Earth's Avengers Island]]
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This complex was originally designed as an operations facility for [[Strategic Hazard Intervention Espionage Logistics Directorate (Heroes Reborn) (Earth-616)|S.H.I.E.L.D.]] by Stark Industries, and later hosted the Avengers headquarters.
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Seeking them out, [[Loki Laufeyson (Heroes Reborn) (Earth-616)|Loki Laufeyson]] peered inside the building to see what his old foes were doing{{r|Avengers Vol 2 #1}}.<br/>
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[[Thor Odinson (Heroes Reborn) (Earth-616)|Thor's]] strength was tested out here by [[Henry Pym (Earth-616)|Henry Pym]] to find his upper limits.{{r|Avengers Vol 2 #2}}
   
 
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===Former Residents===
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* [[Avengers (Earth-616)|Avengers]]
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* [[Joseph Jennings (Earth-616)|Joseph Jennings]]
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* [[Namor McKenzie (Earth-616)|Namor McKenzie]]
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* [[Namorita Prentiss (Earth-616)|Namorita]]
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* [[Tamara Kurtz (Earth-616)|Tamara Kurtz]]
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* [[Avengers Idea Mechanics (Earth-616)|Avengers Idea Mechanics]]
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** [[Roberto da Costa (Earth-616)|Sunspot]]
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** [[Mandy O'Connor (Earth-616)|Dr. Mandy O'Connor]]
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** [[Max Brashear (Earth-616)|Dr. Max Brashear]]
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** [[Toni Ho (Earth-616)|Dr. Toni Ho]]
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** [[New Avengers (A.I.M.) (Earth-616)|New Avengers]]
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*** [[William Kaplan (Earth-616)|Demiurge]]
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*** [[Clinton Barton (Earth-616)|Hawkeye]]
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*** [[Theodore Altman (Earth-616)|Hulkling]]
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*** [[Aikku Jokinen (Earth-616)|Pod]]
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*** [[Victor Alvarez (Earth-616)|Power Man]]
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*** [[Melissa Gold (Earth-616)|Songbird]]
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*** [[Doreen Green (Earth-616)|Squirrel Girl]]
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*** [[Tippy-Toe (Earth-616)|Tippy-Toe]]
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*** [[Ava Ayala (Earth-616)|White Tiger]]
   
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| Notes = * Hydrobase's creator/designer could be the [[Imperial Japan (Earth-616)|Imperial Japanese]] scientist who created an artificial island during [[World War II]] which housed [[Shaggy Men]].{{r|Marvel Mystery Comics Vol 1 34}}
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Revision as of 16:12, 18 February 2019

History

Originally built as a floating oceanography research station disguised to appear as a natural island in the Atlantic Ocean. It was first used by Dr. Herman Frayne, a.k.a. Doctor Hydro, an insane ecologist. Frayne employed it as a lab and airbase from which to deploy hijacked aircraft. Doctor Hydro wanted to transform the hijacked passengers of five jets into amphibious mer-people. The active ingredient in his transformation catalyst was the Inhumans' mutagenic Terrigen Mist, which he acquired from the renegade Inhuman hybrid Maelstrom.[2]

Following Frayne's death, the five-hundred victims of his experiment, known as the Hydro-Men, stayed in residence on the island base, along with marine scientist Dr. Walter Newell, alias Stingray. The Hydro-Men lived there for a few years until Dr. Reed Richards of the Fantastic Four, working in conjunction with Inhuman scientists, discovered a way to cure the Hydro-Men. [3]

After that time, Stingray used the facility as an oceanographic laboratory and as a residence for himself and his wife Diane. When the U.S. Federal Aeronautical Association revoked the Avengers' flight privileges from their midtown Manhattan mansion, Dr. Newell invited the group to lease part of the island to create a private airfield on Hydro-Base, which was located only nine miles offshore from New York. The Avengers accepted his offer, relocating their supersonic quinjets to the floating island and constructing the UGABS, or Underground Airbase Shuttle, as a rapid means of transport to it from Avengers Mansion. The Fantastic Four also moved their larger vehicles to the island at that time. As an Avengers outpost, Hydro-Base offered its airliner-capable runway, a Research and Development facility including several robots, and a quinjet hangar.[4]

When Avengers Mansion was badly damaged by an attack by the Masters of Evil, the Avengers relocated entirely to Hydrobase.[5] The mansion was later placed onto the island sometime later. [6]

Hydrobase from New Avengers Vol 4 1 001

New Avengers Island

Hydrobase was sunk when robots created by Doctor Doom punctured the flotation tubes and caused an explosion.[7]

The artificial island was salvaged and re-tasked into a floating instrument platform and surface connection for Hydropolis.[8]

Many years later, the Hydrobase was retrofitted, repurposed, and relocated to the Pacific Ocean by Sunspot as the headquarters of his new Avengers Idea Mechanics.[9][10] This location served as the main base of A.I.M. as well as a decoy for Avenger Base Two, the headquarters where "the real work" got done.

When S.H.I.E.L.D. attacked the Avengers Island in retaliation for a war crime, Sunspot was forced to abandon the location and move all of A.I.M.'s operations and operatives to Avengers Two.[1]

Alternate Realities

Counter-Earth (Heroes Reborn)

Avengers Island from Avengers Vol 2 1 001

Counter-Earth's Avengers Island

This complex was originally designed as an operations facility for S.H.I.E.L.D. by Stark Industries, and later hosted the Avengers headquarters. Seeking them out, Loki Laufeyson peered inside the building to see what his old foes were doing[11].

Thor's strength was tested out here by Henry Pym to find his upper limits.[12]

Residents

Former Residents

Notes

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