Myron MacLain (Earth-616)

Myron MacLain
Name	Myron MacLain
Aliases	Dr. Myron MacLain
Affiliation and Relationships
Affiliation	Formerly S.H.I.E.L.D., United States Department of Agriculture, possibly Hydra
Relatives	Spouses: Janice MacLain (wife) Children: Michael MacLain (son); Andrea MacLain (daughter, deceased); Amanda MacLain (daughter)
Marital Status	Married
Physical Characteristics
Gender	Male
Height	5′9″ (1.75 m)
Weight	180 lbs (81.65 kg)
Eyes	Irises: Blue
Hair	Grey-haired, Black (formerly), Balding, Dyed Black often
Origin and Living Status
Origin	Human, Myron MacLain learned metallurgy in the 1930s
Living Status	Alive
Reality	Earth-616
Place of Birth	Keyes, Oklahoma
Personal Information
Identity	No Dual
Citizenship	American
Occupation	Research scientist, metallurgist Formerly employed by S.H.I.E.L.D. and US Department of Agriculture
Education	Ph.D. in metallurgical engineering
Base of Operations	Tarantula station
Creators and Appearances
Creators	Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor-Smith
First	Avengers #66 (May, 1969)
First	Avengers #66 (May, 1969)

History

Dr. MacLain began to develop super-strong metals for the US Government at the beginning of World War II. While experimenting on various alloys for use as tank armor in future battlefield, he accidentally created the ultra-resilient Vibranium-Steel alloy shield that is used by Captain America.

MacLain worked for some time at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, secretly the cover for the Weapon X Program' activities after its break with Weapon Plus; MacLain was approached by Department H agent Logan, who was in search for answers about his adamantium skeleton.

After several decades of continued experiments, MacLain finally produced the formula for True Adamantium and gave it to the U.S. Government.

When S.H.I.E.L.D. fell after the Skrull invasion, Dr. MacLain was listed as active at Hydra's Tarantula station. Whether this means MacLain was one of Hydra's agents undercover in S.H.I.E.L.D., was captured, or undercover on behalf of S.H.I.E.L.D. at Tarantula station is unknown.

Attributes

Power Grid

Abilities

MacLain is one of the world's foremost metallurgists, specializing in developing highly durable metals. He remains remarkably vital despite his advanced age.

Notes

It seems unlikely, given the Sliding Timescale of Earth-616 that MacLain could be working for the U.S. Government at the beginning of World War II and still be alive and active in the Modern Era.

See Also

• 12 appearance(s) of Myron MacLain (Earth-616)
• 1 appearance(s) in handbook(s) of Myron MacLain (Earth-616)
• 1 minor appearance(s) of Myron MacLain (Earth-616)
• 9 mention(s) of Myron MacLain (Earth-616)
• 1 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Myron MacLain (Earth-616)
• 4 image(s) of Myron MacLain (Earth-616)
• 1 item(s) used/owned by Myron MacLain (Earth-616)