History
Vladimir was the name chosen by a sentient bomb with the ability to destroy all of reality. It was acquired by Artaud Derrida and planned to be sold to a buyer in Sokotra. The Secret Avengers interfered and managed to defeat Artaud Derrida. Spider-Woman persuaded Vladimir into not committing suicide (blowing up) by convincing him to try caramel ice cream.[1]
When M.O.D.O.K.'s assistant Snapper tried to unleash Tlön on Earth, Vladimir was used to stop him. Vladimir opened a black hole which, in contact with the Tlön gate, created a singularity, reverting everything back to normal.[2] Vladimir found himself transported to Tlön, where he was greeted by an entity that identified himself as the "Traveller."[3]