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| Image = Wernher von Blitzschlag (Earth-616) from Avengers The Initiative Vol 1 1 0001.jpg
 
| RealName = Wernher von Blitzschlag
  
| RealName = Wernher von Blitzschlag
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| CurrentAlias = Baron Blitzschlag
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| CurrentAlias = [[Baron Blitzschlag]]
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| Aliases = Doc{{r|Avengers: The Initiative #5}}
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| Identity = Public
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| Identity = No Dual
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| Affiliation = [[50-State Initiative (Earth-616)|Initiative]], formerly [[National Socialist German Workers Party (Earth-616)|Nazi Party]]
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| Affiliation = Formely {{M|50-State Initiative (Earth-616)|Initiative}}, {{m|Operation Paperclip (Earth-616)|Operation Paperclip}}, {{m|National Socialist German Workers Party (Earth-616)|Nazi Party}}, {{m|Project Nietzsche (Earth-616)|Project: Nietzsche}}
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| Relatives = [[Michael van Patrick (Van) (Earth-616)|Van]] (Technically Son, possess fragments of his DNA<ref>{{c|Avengers: The Initiative #10}}</ref>), [[Michael van Patrick (Patrick) (Earth-616)|Patrick]] (Technically Son, possess fragments of his DNA<ref>{{c|Avengers: The Initiative #10}}</ref>), [[Michael van Patrick (Michael) (Earth-616)|Michael]] (Technically Son, possess fragments of his DNA<ref>{{c|Avengers: The Initiative #10}}</ref>)
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| Relatives = [[Michael van Patrick (Van) (Earth-616)|Van]], [[Michael van Patrick (Patrick) (Earth-616)|Patrick]], [[Michael van Patrick (Michael) (Earth-616)|Michael]] ("Sons", possess fragments of his DNA){{r|Avengers: The Initiative #10}}
 
| Universe = Earth-616
  
| Universe = Earth-616
 
| BaseOfOperations = [[Camp Hammond]]
  
| BaseOfOperations = [[Camp Hammond]]
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| Hair = White
  
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| CharRef = [[Avengers Assemble Vol 1 1|Avengers Assemble #1]]
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| Citizenship = German
  
| Citizenship = German
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| Occupation = Geneticist
  
| Occupation = Geneticist
 
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| Origin = A Nazi scientist, whom empowered himself to fight American agents opposing the Nazis.
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| Origin = [[Homo sapiens|Human]], [[Mutate]], Nazi scientist who empowered himself to fight American agents.
 
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| Creators = Dan Slott; Stefano Caselli
  
| Creators = Dan Slott; Stefano Caselli
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| First = Avengers: The Initiative #1
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| First = Civil War Battle Damage Report #1
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| HistoryText = During World War II, Baron Werner Von Blitzschlag worked for the [[National Socialist German Workers Party (Earth-616)|Nazis]] as both a supervillain and scientist, he fought superheroes such as the [[Isaiah Bradley (Earth-616)|Black Captain America Isaiah Bradley]], [[Robert Frank (Earth-616)|Whizzer]], [[Madeline Joyce (Earth-616)|Miss America]], and [[Bruce Dickson (Earth-616)|Thin Man]]. He was also involved in the creation of the two Nazi Super-Soldiers; [[Wilhelm Lohmer (Earth-616)|Master Man]]<ref>{{c|Dark Reign Files Vol 1 1}}</ref> and [[Frieda Ratsel (Earth-616)|Warrior Woman]]<ref>{{c|Dark Reign Files Vol 1 1}}</ref>.
  
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===Origin: World War II===
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During World War II, Baron Werner Von Blitzschlag worked for the [[National Socialist German Workers Party (Earth-616)|Nazis]] as both a supervillain and scientist, he fought superheroes such as the [[Isaiah Bradley (Earth-616)|Black Captain America Isaiah Bradley]], [[Robert Frank (Earth-616)|Whizzer]], [[Madeline Joyce (Earth-616)|Miss America]], and [[Bruce Dickson (Earth-616)|Thin Man]]. He was also involved in the creation of the Nazi Super-Soldiers [[Wilhelm Lohmer (Earth-616)|Master Man]], [[Julia Koenig (Earth-616)|Warrior Woman]]{{r|Dark Reign Files #1}} and [[Vunderknight (Earth-616)|Vunder Knight]].{{r|Avengers: The Initiative Annual #1}}
   
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===Operation Paper Clip===
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Following the conclusion to [[Civil War]], Baron Von Blitzschlag is recruited into [[50-State Initiative (Earth-616)|The Initiative]] by [[Henry Pym (Earth-616)|Hank Pym]] and works at [[Camp Hammond]] to work on developing heroes for the Initiative. He sits in on training sessions and is particularly interested in the development of [[Trauma (Initiative)|Trauma]]'s abilities.
  
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After the end of the war, the US government initiated Operation Paperclip. Blitzschlag was one of 1,600 scientists, engineers and technicians who under the acquisition of the US Government for government employment. While the program was famous for recruiting minds for the establishment of the US space program, it also ushered scientists in secret for the development of weapons. Blitzschlag spent the duration of his adult life crafting the '''''Ubermensch''''' or Superior man.
   
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Following the death of [[Michael van Patrick (Earth-616)|MVP]], Von Blitzschlag is asked to perform the autopsy. After discovering MVP's naturally formed peak human abilities, he argues with Hank Pym over whether exploiting MVP's genetic material in order to create more superheroes is ethical. After Pym laments the fact that he has to work with a former supervillain and Nazi, Von Blitzschlag points out Pym's role in a number of "villainous" acts including the creation of [[Ultron (Earth-616)|Ultron]] and the [[Thor (Clone) (Earth-616)|Thor Clone/Cyborg]] during the Civil War, finishing by saying "Don't hate me Herr Pym, for I am your greatest fan!".
  
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Following the conclusion to [[Civil War]], Baron Von Blitzschlag was recruited into [[50-State Initiative (Earth-616)|The Initiative]] by [[Henry Pym (Earth-616)|Hank Pym]] and worked at [[Camp Hammond]] to develop heroes for the Initiative. He sat in on training sessions and was particularly interested in the development of [[Trauma (Initiative)|Trauma]]'s abilities.
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Following the death of [[Michael van Patrick (Earth-616)|MVP]], Von Blitzschlag was asked to perform the autopsy. After discovering MVP's naturally formed peak human abilities, he argued with Hank Pym over whether exploiting MVP's genetic material in order to create more superheroes is ethical. After Pym lamented the fact that he has to work with a former supervillain and Nazi, Von Blitzschlag points out Pym's role in a number of "villainous" acts including the creation of [[Ultron (Earth-616)|Ultron]] and the [[Thor (Clone) (Earth-616)|Thor Clone/Cyborg]] during the Civil War, finishing by saying "Don't hate me Herr Pym, for I am your greatest fan!".
   
 
When the [[Vulturions (Earth-616)|Vulturions]] stole a briefcase containing classified research on gamma radiation from Von Blitzschlag, he attempted to stop them, and displayed his power to generate electricity. However, he was unable produce more than an electric glow around his hand, indicating that his powers are extremely weakened.
  
When the [[Vulturions (Earth-616)|Vulturions]] stole a briefcase containing classified research on gamma radiation from Von Blitzschlag, he attempted to stop them, and displayed his power to generate electricity. However, he was unable produce more than an electric glow around his hand, indicating that his powers are extremely weakened.
   
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It is later revealed that Von Blitzschlag used MVP's body to clone several duplicates, three of which are currently serving as the [[Scarlet Spiders (Team Red) (Earth-616)|Scarlet Spiders]] who treat Blitzschlag as a father figure.<ref>''Avengers: The Initiative Annual'' #1</ref>
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It was later revealed that Von Blitzschlag used MVP's body to clone several duplicates, three of which are currently serving as the [[Scarlet Spiders (Team Red) (Earth-616)|Scarlet Spiders]] who treat Blitzschlag as a father figure.{{r|Avengers: The Initiative Annual Vol 1 #1}}
   
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When a new clone of MVP interfaced with [[Violet Lightner (Earth-616)|Armory]]'s [[Tactigon]] weapon, he remembered the death of the original like it was his own. Subsequently, the clone went on a mad rampage, during which he threw a gurney at the Baron. Von Blitzschlag got up severely injured reactivating his powers to keep himself alive and able to send [[Abigail Boylen (Earth-616)|Cloud-9]], [[Roger Brokeridge (Earth-616)|Hardball]], and [[Melati Kusuma (Earth-616)|Komodo]] on a mission to stop the mad clone, known as [[Michael van Patrick (KIA) (Earth-616)|KIA]].<ref>''Avengers: The Initiative'' #11</ref>
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When a new clone of MVP interfaced with [[Violet Lightner (Earth-616)|Armory]]'s [[Tactigon]] weapon, he remembered the death of the original like it was his own. Subsequently, the clone went on a mad rampage, during which he threw a gurney at the Baron. Von Blitzschlag got up severely injured reactivating his powers to keep himself alive and able to send [[Abigail Boylen (Earth-616)|Cloud-9]], [[Roger Brokeridge (Earth-616)|Hardball]], and [[Melati Kusuma (Earth-616)|Komodo]] on a mission to stop the mad clone, known as [[Michael van Patrick (KIA) (Earth-616)|KIA]].{{r|Avengers: The Initiative #11}}
   
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Wounded during the mission, he's left wheelchair bound and relying on a life-supporting apparatus powered by his own bioelectricity. He asks for a Purple Heart medal for being wounded in service, but he's refused by [[Kyle Richmond (Earth-616)|Nighthawk]], due to his past as a Nazi.<ref>''Avengers: The Initiative'' #11</ref>
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Wounded during the mission, he was left wheelchair-bound and relying on a life-supporting apparatus powered by his own bio-electricity. He asked for a Purple Heart medal for being wounded in service, but he was refused by [[Kyle Richmond (Earth-616)|Nighthawk]], due to his past as a Nazi.{{r|Avengers: The Initiative #11}}
   
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During the [[Secret Invasion|Skrull Invasion]], when [[James Rhodes (Earth-616)|Jim Rhodes]]' life support is rendered unable to sustain his life functions due to a Skrull attack, Von Blitzschlag is willing to share his energy to keep Rhodes alive until the crisis is resolved.<ref>''Avengers: The Initiative'' #15</ref>
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During the [[Secret Invasion|Skrull Invasion]], when [[James Rhodes (Earth-616)|Jim Rhodes]]' life support was rendered unable to sustain his life functions due to a Skrull attack, Von Blitzschlag is willing to share his energy to keep Rhodes alive until the crisis is resolved.{{r|Avengers: The Initiative #15}}
   
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When the Thor-Clone unexpectedly reawakens, he threatens the Baron into retrieving his hammer, and seemingly kills him right after.<ref>''Avengers: The Initiative'' #21</ref> Instead, the electric discharges make Von Blitzschlag even more powerful and able to stand as electricity "is his blood". The Baron surprises Ragnarok during his fight with both Initiative members and Counter Force and manages to drive him off by telling his real origins.<ref>''Avengers: The Initiative'' #22</ref>
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When the Thor-Clone unexpectedly reawakens, he threatened the Baron into retrieving his hammer, and seemingly killed him right after.{{r|Avengers: The Initiative #21}} Instead, the electric discharges make Von Blitzschlag even more powerful and able to stand as electricity "is his blood". The Baron surprises Ragnarok during his fight with both Initiative members and [[Counter Force (Earth-616)|Counter Force]] and managed to drive him off by telling his real origins.{{r|Avengers: The Initiative #22}}
   
   
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He has been seen to utilize his electrical powers in the following ways;
  
He has been seen to utilize his electrical powers in the following ways;
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* '''Electrical Absorption''': Baron Blitzschlag is able to absorb electricity from electrical appliances and outlets. He presumedly is able to store this energy for latter use.
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* '''Electrical Absorption''': Baron Blitzschlag is able to absorb electricity from electrical appliances and outlets. He presumably is able to store this energy for later use.
 
* '''Lightning Blasts''': Baron Blitzschlag is able to generate lighting blasts from his hands, the intensity of these blasts is unknown.
  
* '''Lightning Blasts''': Baron Blitzschlag is able to generate lighting blasts from his hands, the intensity of these blasts is unknown.
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* '''Sentient Electrical Form'''<ref>{{c|Avengers: The Initiative #10}}</ref>: Baron Blitzschlag appears to be able to convert his body into a Sentient Electrical Form and thus bypassing the limitations of his human body and any injuries he has sustained. It would also appear that he requires to absorb large quantities of energy to do this<ref>In {{c|Avengers: The Initiative #10}} the Baron absorb large quantities of electrical energy before transforming himself into a Sentient Electrical Form</ref>.
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* '''Sentient Electrical Form''':{{r|Avengers: The Initiative #10}} Baron Blitzschlag appears to be able to convert his body into a Sentient Electrical Form and thus bypassing the limitations of his human body and any injuries he has sustained. It would also appear that he requires to absorb large quantities of energy to do this<ref>In {{c|Avengers: The Initiative #10}} the Baron absorb large quantities of electrical energy before transforming himself into a Sentient Electrical Form</ref>.
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* '''Enhance Physical Traits''': Baron Blitzschlag can use absorbed electrical energy to bypass the limitations of his frail body, thus being able to walk and stand without his cane.
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* '''Enhance Physical Traits''': Baron Blitzschlag can use absorbed electrical energy to enhance his physical condition to bypass the limitations of his frail body, thus being able to walk and stand without his cane, as well as heal from injuries faster.
   
 
The Baron's current power level is unknown, as he has become more powerful following his absorption of [[Thor (Clone) (Earth-616)|Ragnarok's]] lighting blast. He has stated that electricity "is his blood".
  
The Baron's current power level is unknown, as he has become more powerful following his absorption of [[Thor (Clone) (Earth-616)|Ragnarok's]] lighting blast. He has stated that electricity "is his blood".
   
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| Abilities = * '''Genius-Level Intellect''': The Baron is a genius genetic scientist, and it has been noted that his cloning process is fast and produces stable specimens (unlike the dilettante processes of some other scientists)<ref>{{c|Dark Reign Files Vol 1 1}}</ref>.
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| Abilities = * '''Genius-Level Intellect''': The Baron is a genius genetic scientist, and it has been noted that his cloning process is fast and produces stable specimens (unlike the dilettante processes of some other scientists).{{r|Dark Reign Files Vol 1 1}}
 
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| Weaknesses = * '''Frailty''': The Baron's old age has made him frail and thus he requires a cane for support. Furthermore his old age seems to limit the use of his powers.
  
| Weaknesses = * '''Frailty''': The Baron's old age has made him frail and thus he requires a cane for support. Furthermore his old age seems to limit the use of his powers.
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| Notes = * If Baron Blitzschlag was involved in the creation of Master Man then he must be one of the 6 unnamed Nazi Scientists seen in {{c|Giant-Size Invaders #1}}, page 18, panel 2.
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| Trivia = * The German name means "Baron Lightning Strike".
  
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* Baron Blitzschlag finds the novel [[Wikipedia:The Boys from Brazil (novel)|The Boys from Brazil]], "priceless" (humorous)<ref>{{c|Avengers: The Initiative Annual Vol 1 1}}</ref>.
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* Baron Blitzschlag finds the novel [[Wikipedia:The Boys from Brazil (novel)|The Boys from Brazil]], "priceless" (humorous).{{r|Avengers: The Initiative Annual Vol 1 1}}
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* Baron Blitzschlag has admitted that some of his dearest friends have been clones<ref>{{c|Avengers: The Initiative Annual Vol 1 1}}</ref>.
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* Baron Blitzschlag has admitted that some of his dearest friends have been clones.{{r|Avengers: The Initiative Annual Vol 1 1}}
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Revision as of 02:13, 17 September 2019

History

Origin: World War II

During World War II, Baron Werner Von Blitzschlag worked for the Nazis as both a supervillain and scientist, he fought superheroes such as the Black Captain America Isaiah Bradley, Whizzer, Miss America, and Thin Man. He was also involved in the creation of the Nazi Super-Soldiers Master Man, Warrior Woman[3] and Vunder Knight.[4]

Operation Paper Clip

After the end of the war, the US government initiated Operation Paperclip. Blitzschlag was one of 1,600 scientists, engineers and technicians who under the acquisition of the US Government for government employment. While the program was famous for recruiting minds for the establishment of the US space program, it also ushered scientists in secret for the development of weapons. Blitzschlag spent the duration of his adult life crafting the Ubermensch or Superior man.

Initiative

Following the conclusion to Civil War, Baron Von Blitzschlag was recruited into The Initiative by Hank Pym and worked at Camp Hammond to develop heroes for the Initiative. He sat in on training sessions and was particularly interested in the development of Trauma's abilities.

Following the death of MVP, Von Blitzschlag was asked to perform the autopsy. After discovering MVP's naturally formed peak human abilities, he argued with Hank Pym over whether exploiting MVP's genetic material in order to create more superheroes is ethical. After Pym lamented the fact that he has to work with a former supervillain and Nazi, Von Blitzschlag points out Pym's role in a number of "villainous" acts including the creation of Ultron and the Thor Clone/Cyborg during the Civil War, finishing by saying "Don't hate me Herr Pym, for I am your greatest fan!".

When the Vulturions stole a briefcase containing classified research on gamma radiation from Von Blitzschlag, he attempted to stop them, and displayed his power to generate electricity. However, he was unable produce more than an electric glow around his hand, indicating that his powers are extremely weakened.

It was later revealed that Von Blitzschlag used MVP's body to clone several duplicates, three of which are currently serving as the Scarlet Spiders who treat Blitzschlag as a father figure.[5]

When a new clone of MVP interfaced with Armory's Tactigon weapon, he remembered the death of the original like it was his own. Subsequently, the clone went on a mad rampage, during which he threw a gurney at the Baron. Von Blitzschlag got up severely injured reactivating his powers to keep himself alive and able to send Cloud-9, Hardball, and Komodo on a mission to stop the mad clone, known as KIA.[6]

Wounded during the mission, he was left wheelchair-bound and relying on a life-supporting apparatus powered by his own bio-electricity. He asked for a Purple Heart medal for being wounded in service, but he was refused by Nighthawk, due to his past as a Nazi.[6]

During the Skrull Invasion, when Jim Rhodes' life support was rendered unable to sustain his life functions due to a Skrull attack, Von Blitzschlag is willing to share his energy to keep Rhodes alive until the crisis is resolved.[7]

When the Thor-Clone unexpectedly reawakens, he threatened the Baron into retrieving his hammer, and seemingly killed him right after.[8] Instead, the electric discharges make Von Blitzschlag even more powerful and able to stand as electricity "is his blood". The Baron surprises Ragnarok during his fight with both Initiative members and Counter Force and managed to drive him off by telling his real origins.[9]

Attributes

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Powers

Electrokinesis: Baron Blitzschlag experimented on himself to obtain the ability to generate and manipulate electricity to an unknown degree.

He has been seen to utilize his electrical powers in the following ways;

  • Electrical Absorption: Baron Blitzschlag is able to absorb electricity from electrical appliances and outlets. He presumably is able to store this energy for later use.
  • Lightning Blasts: Baron Blitzschlag is able to generate lighting blasts from his hands, the intensity of these blasts is unknown.
  • Sentient Electrical Form:[2] Baron Blitzschlag appears to be able to convert his body into a Sentient Electrical Form and thus bypassing the limitations of his human body and any injuries he has sustained. It would also appear that he requires to absorb large quantities of energy to do this[10].
  • Enhance Physical Traits: Baron Blitzschlag can use absorbed electrical energy to enhance his physical condition to bypass the limitations of his frail body, thus being able to walk and stand without his cane, as well as heal from injuries faster.
The Baron's current power level is unknown, as he has become more powerful following his absorption of Ragnarok's lighting blast. He has stated that electricity "is his blood".

Abilities

  • Genius-Level Intellect: The Baron is a genius genetic scientist, and it has been noted that his cloning process is fast and produces stable specimens (unlike the dilettante processes of some other scientists).[11]

Weaknesses

  • Frailty: The Baron's old age has made him frail and thus he requires a cane for support. Furthermore his old age seems to limit the use of his powers.

Notes

  • If Baron Blitzschlag was involved in the creation of Master Man then he must be one of the 6 unnamed Nazi Scientists seen in Giant-Size Invaders #1, page 18, panel 2.

Trivia

  • The German name means "Baron Lightning Strike".
  • Baron Blitzschlag finds the novel The Boys from Brazil, "priceless" (humorous).[12]
  • Baron Blitzschlag has admitted that some of his dearest friends have been clones.[12]
  • He appears to draw a least a degree of inspiration from Wernher von Braun, the director of the Marshall Space Flight Center in the 1960s.

See Also

Links and References

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