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== Character biography ==
== Character biography ==
=== 1960s ===
=== 1960s ===
[[Image:uncanny12.jpg|right|The Juggernaut debuts on the cover of ''[[X-Men]]'' #12 (July 1965). Cover art by [[Jack Kirby]] and [[Frank Giacoia]].|thumb]]
[[Image:uncanny12.jpg|right|The Juggernaut debuts on the cover of ''[[X-Men]]'' #12 (July 1965). Cover art by [[Jack Kirby]] and [[Frank Giacoia]].|150px|thumb]]
When Cain Marko and step-brother [[Charles Xavier]] serve in the [[US Army]] and are stationed in [[Korea]], Marko finds a hidden temple dedicated to entity [[Cyttorak]]. On entering Marko finds and holds a huge [[ruby]], and reads the inscription on the gem aloud: "Whosoever touches this gem shall be granted the power of the Crimson Bands of Cyttorak! Henceforth, you who read these words, shall become ... forevermore ... a human juggernaut!" The gem channels Cyttorak's power into Marko, with the transformation causes a [[cave-in]], with the character buried and presumably killed, not being heard from again until a sudden assault on the X-Men's headquarters.
When Cain Marko and step-brother [[Charles Xavier]] serve in the [[US Army]] and are stationed in [[Korea]], Marko finds a hidden temple dedicated to entity [[Cyttorak]]. On entering Marko finds and holds a huge [[ruby]], and reads the inscription on the gem aloud: "Whosoever touches this gem shall be granted the power of the Crimson Bands of Cyttorak! Henceforth, you who read these words, shall become ... forevermore ... a human juggernaut!" The gem channels Cyttorak's power into Marko, with the transformation causes a [[cave-in]], with the character buried and presumably killed, not being heard from again until a sudden assault on the X-Men's headquarters.


Xavier recounts the Juggernaut's origin to the X-Men, and after after shrugging off the mansion's defences and brushing aside the X-Men is clearly seen in the final panel as he confronts Xavier. The X-Men regroup and attack, with Xavier summons [[Fantastic Four]] member the [[Human Torch]] to aid the [[mutant (Marvel Comics)|mutant]]s. The Juggernaut is eventually defeated when the [[Angel (Marvel Comics)|Angel]] removes his helmet, making Marko susceptible to a [[telepath]]ic attack by Xavier.<ref>''X-Men'' #12-13 (July & Sept. 1965)</ref>
Xavier recounts the Juggernaut's origin to the X-Men, and after shrugging off the mansion's defences and brushing aside the X-Men is clearly seen in the final panel as he confronts Xavier. The X-Men regroup and attack, with Xavier summons [[Fantastic Four]] member the [[Human Torch]] to aid the [[mutant (Marvel Comics)|mutant]]s. The Juggernaut is eventually defeated when the [[Angel (Marvel Comics)|Angel]] removes his helmet, making Marko susceptible to a [[telepath]]ic attack by Xavier.<ref>''X-Men'' #12-13 (July & Sept. 1965)</ref>


The Juggernaut returns seeking revenge, and is delayed by three of the X-Men while [[Cyclops (comics)|Cyclops]] and [[Jean Grey|Marvel Girl]] - aided by the [[astral]] form of mystic [[Doctor Strange]] - find and use another gem of Cyttorak, which banishes the Juggernaut to the "Crimson Cosmos", the home dimension of Cyttorak.<ref>''X-Men'' #32-33 (May-June 1967)</ref> When the Juggernaut reappears the character has gained mystical abilities and briefly battles the mystic [[Doctor Strange]] before being banished to an [[Parallel universe (fiction)|alternate universe]] by the [[cosmic entity]] [[Eternity (comics)|Eternity]].<ref>''Doctor Strange'' #182 (Sept. 1969)</ref>
The Juggernaut returns seeking revenge, and is delayed by three of the X-Men while [[Cyclops (comics)|Cyclops]] and [[Jean Grey|Marvel Girl]] - aided by the [[astral]] form of mystic [[Doctor Strange]] - find and use another gem of Cyttorak, which banishes the Juggernaut to the "Crimson Cosmos", the home dimension of Cyttorak.<ref>''X-Men'' #32-33 (May-June 1967)</ref> When the Juggernaut reappears the character has gained mystical abilities and briefly battles the mystic [[Doctor Strange]] before being banished to an [[Parallel universe (fiction)|alternate universe]] by the [[cosmic entity]] [[Eternity (comics)|Eternity]].<ref>''Doctor Strange'' #182 (Sept. 1969)</ref>
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=== 1980s ===
=== 1980s ===
When Black Tom uses his niece [[Siryn]] - who possesses the same powers as her father [[Banshee (comics)|Banshee]] - to steal a shipment of the metal [[vibranium]]. The Juggernaut battles heroine [[Spider-Woman]] and the X-Men when they discover the truth, and escapes when Black Tom is arrested and Siryn is placed in the care of her father.<ref>''Spider-Woman'' #37-38 (April & June 1981)</ref> After his escape from prison, Black Tom decides the [[psychic]] [[Madame Web]] could be useful in his criminal pursuits. On arriving in [[New York City]], Tom sends the Juggernaut to capture Madame Web, with the villain destroying several city blocks and ignoring Spider-Man, who is unable to prevent the villain's progress. The Juggernaut almost kills Web when accidentally removing her from a life support device, and decides to abandon her. A frustrated Spider-Man eventually lures the Juggernaut into setting concrete, who sinks without a trace.<ref>''Amazing Spider-Man'' #229-230 (June-July 1982)</ref>
When Black Tom uses his niece [[Siryn]] - who possesses the same powers as her father [[Banshee (comics)|Banshee]] - to steal a shipment of the metal [[vibranium]]. The Juggernaut battles heroine [[Spider-Woman]] and the X-Men when they discover the truth, and escapes when Black Tom is arrested and Siryn is placed in the care of her father.<ref>''Spider-Woman'' #37-38 (April & June 1981)</ref> After his escape from prison, Black Tom decides the [[psychic]] [[Madame Web]] could be useful in his criminal pursuits. On arriving in [[New York City]], Tom sends the Juggernaut to capture Madame Web, with the villain destroying several city blocks and ignoring Spider-Man, who is unable to prevent the villain's progress. The Juggernaut almost kills Web when accidentally removing her from a life support device, and decides to abandon her. A frustrated Spider-Man eventually lures the Juggernaut into setting concrete, who sinks without a trace.<ref>''Amazing Spider-Man'' #229-230 (June-July 1982)</ref>
[[Image:TheExemplars.jpg|The Juggernaut (at rear), with the [[Exemplars]].<br>Art by [[Adam Kubert]].|150px|left|thumb]]

The Juggernaut, in civilian guise, has a bar fight with the X-Man [[Colossus (comics)|Colossus]], who is at first unaware of the villain's true identity.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #183 (July 1984)</ref> After another battle against Spider-Man and the X-Men,<ref name="Marvel Team-Up' 1985">''Marvel Team-Up'' #150 (Feb. 1985)</ref> the Juggernaut encounters the futuristic [[Sentinel (comics)|Sentinel]] [[Nimrod (comics)|Nimrod]], who humliates and defeats the villain.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #194 (June 1985)</ref> The Juggernaut is also one of the villains assembled to battle the [[cosmic entity]] the [[Beyonder]].<ref>''Secret Wars II'' #7 (Jan. 1986)</ref> The Juggernaut battles an all-new generation of X-Men<ref>''X-Men'' #217-218 (April-June 1987)</ref>; appears in a flashback story with the original X-Men<ref>''Marvel Saga'' #21 (Aug. 1987)</ref> and has a humorous encounter with [[Captain Britain]].<ref>''Excalibur'' #3 (Dec. 1988)</ref>
The Juggernaut, in civilian guise, has a bar fight with the X-Man [[Colossus (comics)|Colossus]], who is at first unaware of the villain's true identity.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #183 (July 1984)</ref> After another battle against Spider-Man and the X-Men,<ref name="Marvel Team-Up' 1985">''Marvel Team-Up'' #150 (Feb. 1985)</ref> the Juggernaut encounters the futuristic [[Sentinel (comics)|Sentinel]] [[Nimrod (comics)|Nimrod]], who humliates and defeats the villain.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #194 (June 1985)</ref> The Juggernaut is also one of the villains assembled to battle the [[cosmic entity]] the [[Beyonder]].<ref>''Secret Wars II'' #7 (Jan. 1986)</ref> The Juggernaut battles an all-new generation of X-Men<ref>''X-Men'' #217-218 (April-June 1987)</ref>; appears in a flashback story with the original X-Men<ref>''Marvel Saga'' #21 (Aug. 1987)</ref> and has a humorous encounter with [[Captain Britain]].<ref>''Excalibur'' #3 (Dec. 1988)</ref>

The Juggernaut also participates in the ''[[Acts of Vengeance]]'' storyline, battling the Thunder God [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]] and teen superteam the [[New Warriors]].<ref>''Thor'' #411-412 (both Dec. 1989)</ref>
The Juggernaut also participates in the ''[[Acts of Vengeance]]'' storyline, battling the Thunder God [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]] and teen superteam the [[New Warriors]].<ref>''Thor'' #411-412 (both Dec. 1989)</ref>


=== 1990s to present ===
=== 1990s to present ===
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[[Image:Uncannyxmen437.jpg|The Juggernaut, with the X-Men, on the cover of ''Uncanny X-Men'' #437. Cover art by [[Salvador Larroca]].|175px|thumb]]
The Juggernaut continues to feature prominently in Marvel titles, starring in [[Parallel universe (fiction)|alternate universe]] adventure;<ref>''What If?'' #13 (May 1990)</ref> battling Thor once again <ref name="Thor #429 Feb. 1991">''Thor'' #429 (Feb. 1991)</ref> and starring opposite other characters such as the mutant team [[X-Force]];<ref>''X-Force'' #2-5 (Sept.-Dec. 1991)</ref> Doctor Strange;<ref>''Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme'' #44 (Aug. 1992)</ref> the Hulk (allied at the time with master villain the [[Red Skull]] and tricking and capturing the Hulk with the same "civilian" guise used against Colossus);<ref>''Hulk'' #402-403 (Feb.-March 1993)</ref> [[mercenary]] [[Deadpool (comics)|Deadpool]];<ref>''Deadpool: The Circle Chase'' #1-2 (Sept.-Aug. 1993)</ref> the villain turned anti-hero [[Venom (Marvel Comics)|Venom]]<ref>''Venom: The Madness'' #1-2 (Nov.-Dec. 1993)</ref> and multiple battles with the X-Men.<ref>''X-Men: The Early Years'' #12 - 13 (April - May 1995); ''X-Men'' #334 (July 1996)</ref> The Juggernaut suffers a major setback during the ''[[Onslaught]]'' storyline, being defeated and then humiliated by the entity when imprisoned in the Gem of Cyttorak. The character, however, eventually manages to escape.<ref>''X-Men Unlimited'' #12 (Sept. 1996)</ref>
The Juggernaut continues to feature prominently in Marvel titles, starring in [[Parallel universe (fiction)|alternate universe]] adventure;<ref>''What If?'' #13 (May 1990)</ref> battling Thor once again <ref name="Thor #429 Feb. 1991">''Thor'' #429 (Feb. 1991)</ref> and starring opposite other characters such as the mutant team [[X-Force]];<ref>''X-Force'' #2-5 (Sept.-Dec. 1991)</ref> Doctor Strange;<ref>''Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme'' #44 (Aug. 1992)</ref> the Hulk (allied at the time with master villain the [[Red Skull]] and tricking and capturing the Hulk with the same "civilian" guise used against Colossus);<ref>''Hulk'' #402-403 (Feb.-March 1993)</ref> [[mercenary]] [[Deadpool (comics)|Deadpool]];<ref>''Deadpool: The Circle Chase'' #1-2 (Sept.-Aug. 1993)</ref> the villain turned anti-hero [[Venom (Marvel Comics)|Venom]]<ref>''Venom: The Madness'' #1-2 (Nov.-Dec. 1993)</ref> and multiple battles with the X-Men.<ref>''X-Men: The Early Years'' #12 - 13 (April - May 1995); ''X-Men'' #334 (July 1996)</ref> The Juggernaut suffers a major setback during the ''[[Onslaught]]'' storyline, being defeated and then humiliated by the entity when imprisoned in the Gem of Cyttorak. The character, however, eventually manages to escape.<ref>''X-Men Unlimited'' #12 (Sept. 1996)</ref>


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The Juggernaut, courtesy of a ruse engineered by Black Tom Cassidy, eventually allies with and joins the X-Men, the plan being to destroy the team from within. When Cassidy openly betrays the Juggernaut, Marko decides to remain with the X-Men and attempt to change his ways.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #410 - 411 (Oct. 2002); #412 (Nov. 2002)</ref> The Juggernaut befriends a young mutant boy called [[Sammy Paré]], who helps Marko reform,<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #413 (Nov. 2002)</ref> despite setbacks such as a battle with the [[Canada|Canadian]] superhero team [[Alpha Flight]].<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #432 (Dec. 2003); #433-434 (Jan. 2004)</ref> When Paré, however, discovers that Black Tom Cassidy is preparing to attack the X-Men's headquarters, he is killed. An enraged Juggernaut attacks Cassidy and his allies, with the battle stranding all participants in the alternate dimension the [[Mojo (comics)|Mojoverse]].<ref>''X-Men'' #162-164 (Nov. 2004 - Jan. 2005)</ref>
The Juggernaut, courtesy of a ruse engineered by Black Tom Cassidy, eventually allies with and joins the X-Men, the plan being to destroy the team from within. When Cassidy openly betrays the Juggernaut, Marko decides to remain with the X-Men and attempt to change his ways.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #410 - 411 (Oct. 2002); #412 (Nov. 2002)</ref> The Juggernaut befriends a young mutant boy called [[Sammy Paré]], who helps Marko reform,<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #413 (Nov. 2002)</ref> despite setbacks such as a battle with the [[Canada|Canadian]] superhero team [[Alpha Flight]].<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #432 (Dec. 2003); #433-434 (Jan. 2004)</ref> When Paré, however, discovers that Black Tom Cassidy is preparing to attack the X-Men's headquarters, he is killed. An enraged Juggernaut attacks Cassidy and his allies, with the battle stranding all participants in the alternate dimension the [[Mojo (comics)|Mojoverse]].<ref>''X-Men'' #162-164 (Nov. 2004 - Jan. 2005)</ref>
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[[Image:Uncannyxmen437.jpg|''Uncanny X-Men'' #437 (April 2004): the Juggernaut with the [[X-Men]].<br>Cover art by [[Salvador Larroca]].|150px|thumb]]

The Juggernaut reappears and joins the team ''[[Excalibur (comics)#New Excalibur (2005–2007)|New Excalibur]]'' for a brief period. One storyline expands on the Juggernaut's origin, and reveals that Marko is only the most recent of a series of incarnations of Cyttorak's avatar, with each battling a challenger to the death for the right to retain the entity's power.<ref>''New Excalibur'' #13 - 15 (Jan. - March 2007)</ref> During the ''[[World War Hulk]]'' storyline, the Juggernaut's power begins to wane, but by shunning his step-brother Xavier and returning to his villainous origin is able to restore the link with Cyttorak.<ref>''World War Hulk; X-Men'' #1-3 (Aug.-Oct. 2007)</ref> Despite an attempt by Xavier to reform Marko, he concedes that redemption is impossible.<ref>''X-Men: Legacy'' #219 (Feb. 2009)</ref>
The Juggernaut reappears and joins the team ''[[Excalibur (comics)#New Excalibur (2005–2007)|New Excalibur]]'' for a brief period. One storyline expands on the Juggernaut's origin, and reveals that Marko is only the most recent of a series of incarnations of Cyttorak's avatar, with each battling a challenger to the death for the right to retain the entity's power.<ref>''New Excalibur'' #13 - 15 (Jan. - March 2007)</ref> During the ''[[World War Hulk]]'' storyline, the Juggernaut's power begins to wane, but by shunning his step-brother Xavier and returning to his villainous origin is able to restore the link with Cyttorak.<ref>''World War Hulk; X-Men'' #1-3 (Aug.-Oct. 2007)</ref> Despite an attempt by Xavier to reform Marko, he concedes that redemption is impossible.<ref>''X-Men: Legacy'' #219 (Feb. 2009)</ref>


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===Film===
===Film===
[[Image:Juggsmovie.PNG|thumb|[[Vinnie Jones]] as the '''Juggernaut''' in the [[feature film]] ''[[X-Men: The Last Stand]]'' (2006).]]
Actor [[Vinnie Jones]] played the Juggernaut in the feature film ''[[X-Men: The Last Stand]]'' (2006). The cinematic version differs from the original comic creation as the character is a mutant recruited to join Magneto's [[Brotherhood of Evil Mutants]] and has no apparent relation to Charles Xavier.
Actor [[Vinnie Jones]] played the Juggernaut in the feature film ''[[X-Men: The Last Stand]]'' (2006). The cinematic version differs from the original comic creation as the character is a mutant recruited to join Magneto's [[Brotherhood of Evil Mutants]] and has no apparent relation to Charles Xavier.


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Juggernaut
The Juggernaut, as appearing in Uncanny X-Men #410 (Oct. 2002).
Art by Ron Garney.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceX-Men #12 (July 1965).
Created byStan Lee
Jack Kirby
In-story information
Alter egoCain Marko
Team affiliationsNew Excalibur
Exiles
Brotherhood of Mutants
Exemplars
X-Men
PartnershipsBlack Tom Cassidy
AbilitiesSuperhuman strength, stamina, and durability
Regenerative healing factor
Force field generation
Virtually unstoppable while in motion

The Juggernaut (Cain Marko) is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in X-Men #12 (July 1965), and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.

Debuting during the period historians and fans call the Silver Age of comic books, the character has appeared in over four decades of Marvel publications, featuring prominently in the X-Men titles and starring in two one-shot solo publications. The character has also been associated with Marvel merchandise including clothing; toys; trading cards; animated television series; video games and a feature film.

The magazine Wizard ranked the Juggernaut #188 on its top-200 comic-book characters list.[1] In 2009, Juggernaut was ranked 19th on IGN's list of top 100 comic-book villains.[2]

Publication history

The character debuted as an antagonist of the titular mutant superhero team in X-Men #12-13 (July-Sept. 1965). In the first of these issues, he rampaged unseen throughout the X-Men's headquarters as the team's leader, Professor X, related the character's origin in flashbacks. After an initial defeat the following issue, the Juggernaut returned in X-Men #32-33 (May-June 1967), then fought the sorcerer Doctor Strange in Doctor Strange #182 (Sept. 1969); the X-Men member the Beast in Amazing Adventures #16 (Jan. 1973), and the Hulk in The Incredible 'Hulk #172 (Feb. 1974).

After the canceled X-Men returned in the mid-1970s, the Juggernaut returned to fight new iteration of the team in X-Men #101-103 (Oct. 1975 - Feb. 1976). Storylines in Spider-Woman #37-38 (April & June 1981) and The Amazing Spider-Man #229-230 (June-July 1982) explored the Juggeranut's relationship with ally Black Tom Cassidy. The X-Men and Spider-Man proved to be regular foes for the character, who appeared in Uncanny X-Men #183 (July 1984); Marvel Team-Up #150 (Feb. 1985) and Uncanny X-Men #194 (June 1985). The Juggernaut guest-starred in Secret Wars II #7 (Jan. 1986); battled a new generation of mutants in X-Men #217-218 (April-June 1987); and appeared in a flashback story in Marvel Saga #21 (Aug. 1987) and in a humorous episode in Excalibur #3 (Dec. 1988).

The Juggernaut also participated in the "Acts of Vengeance" storyline in Thor #411-412 (both Dec. 1989) and returned in Thor #429 (Feb. 1991). Other appearances included an encounter with his creator, Cyttorak, in X-Men Unlimited #12 (Sept. 1996) and starred in the one-shot publications Juggernaut #1 (April 1997). The character appeared in Juggernaut: The Eighth Day #1 (Nov. 1999) and Avengers vol. 3, #23-25 (Dec. 1999 - Feb. 2000) with similarly powered avatars and attempted at reformation in Uncanny X-Men #410-413 (Sept.-Dec. 2002) and X-Men #162-164 (Nov. 2004 - Jan. 2005). The Juggernaut confronted his stepbrother Charles Xavier — Professor X, leader of the X-Men — in X-Men: Legacy #219 (Feb. 2009), and fought the Hulk in Hulk #602 (Nov. 2009).

Writer Mike Conroy stated, "The characters who debuted during the early years of Marvel's mutant X-Men have been remarkably long-lived, and Cain Marko is no exception."[3]

Character biography

1960s

File:Uncanny12.jpg
The Juggernaut debuts on the cover of X-Men #12 (July 1965). Cover art by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia.

When Cain Marko and step-brother Charles Xavier serve in the US Army and are stationed in Korea, Marko finds a hidden temple dedicated to entity Cyttorak. On entering Marko finds and holds a huge ruby, and reads the inscription on the gem aloud: "Whosoever touches this gem shall be granted the power of the Crimson Bands of Cyttorak! Henceforth, you who read these words, shall become ... forevermore ... a human juggernaut!" The gem channels Cyttorak's power into Marko, with the transformation causes a cave-in, with the character buried and presumably killed, not being heard from again until a sudden assault on the X-Men's headquarters.

Xavier recounts the Juggernaut's origin to the X-Men, and after shrugging off the mansion's defences and brushing aside the X-Men is clearly seen in the final panel as he confronts Xavier. The X-Men regroup and attack, with Xavier summons Fantastic Four member the Human Torch to aid the mutants. The Juggernaut is eventually defeated when the Angel removes his helmet, making Marko susceptible to a telepathic attack by Xavier.[4]

The Juggernaut returns seeking revenge, and is delayed by three of the X-Men while Cyclops and Marvel Girl - aided by the astral form of mystic Doctor Strange - find and use another gem of Cyttorak, which banishes the Juggernaut to the "Crimson Cosmos", the home dimension of Cyttorak.[5] When the Juggernaut reappears the character has gained mystical abilities and briefly battles the mystic Doctor Strange before being banished to an alternate universe by the cosmic entity Eternity.[6]

1970s

The character reappears on Earth through sheer force of will, although the alien dimension is causing the Juggernaut to age rapidly, with the panicking villain battles the former X-Man the Beast before being drawn back to the same dimension.[7] The Juggernaut is accidentally pulled back to Earth at the Hulkbuster base by an interdimensional device designed to banish the Hulk. The Juggernaut explains to the Hulk in a flashback sequence how an entity from his prison dimension reversed the aging process and removed the mystical powers on the proviso that the villain never return. The Hulk aids the Juggernaut in escaping from the base, but attacks when the Juggernaut threatens a civilian. During the battle the Juggernaut's helmet is removed, and he is surprised and defeated by Professor X; Cyclops and Marvel Girl.[8]

The Juggernaut reappears with Black Tom Cassidy, the brother of X-Man Banshee, battles the first generation of new X-Men. The Juggernaut escapes when Tom apparently falls to his death after a sword duel with Banshee.[9]

1980s

When Black Tom uses his niece Siryn - who possesses the same powers as her father Banshee - to steal a shipment of the metal vibranium. The Juggernaut battles heroine Spider-Woman and the X-Men when they discover the truth, and escapes when Black Tom is arrested and Siryn is placed in the care of her father.[10] After his escape from prison, Black Tom decides the psychic Madame Web could be useful in his criminal pursuits. On arriving in New York City, Tom sends the Juggernaut to capture Madame Web, with the villain destroying several city blocks and ignoring Spider-Man, who is unable to prevent the villain's progress. The Juggernaut almost kills Web when accidentally removing her from a life support device, and decides to abandon her. A frustrated Spider-Man eventually lures the Juggernaut into setting concrete, who sinks without a trace.[11]

File:TheExemplars.jpg
The Juggernaut (at rear), with the Exemplars.
Art by Adam Kubert.

The Juggernaut, in civilian guise, has a bar fight with the X-Man Colossus, who is at first unaware of the villain's true identity.[12] After another battle against Spider-Man and the X-Men,[13] the Juggernaut encounters the futuristic Sentinel Nimrod, who humliates and defeats the villain.[14] The Juggernaut is also one of the villains assembled to battle the cosmic entity the Beyonder.[15] The Juggernaut battles an all-new generation of X-Men[16]; appears in a flashback story with the original X-Men[17] and has a humorous encounter with Captain Britain.[18] The Juggernaut also participates in the Acts of Vengeance storyline, battling the Thunder God Thor and teen superteam the New Warriors.[19]

1990s to present

The Juggernaut continues to feature prominently in Marvel titles, starring in alternate universe adventure;[20] battling Thor once again [21] and starring opposite other characters such as the mutant team X-Force;[22] Doctor Strange;[23] the Hulk (allied at the time with master villain the Red Skull and tricking and capturing the Hulk with the same "civilian" guise used against Colossus);[24] mercenary Deadpool;[25] the villain turned anti-hero Venom[26] and multiple battles with the X-Men.[27] The Juggernaut suffers a major setback during the Onslaught storyline, being defeated and then humiliated by the entity when imprisoned in the Gem of Cyttorak. The character, however, eventually manages to escape.[28]

The character also stars in a solo story[29] and the "Eighth Day" storyline, which introduces the entities the Exemplars. The Juggernaut and seven other humans are revealed to have all been empowered and corrupted by mystical entities, and as avatars enforce their will on Earth.[30] The Juggernaut resists the influence of Cyttorak and when captured by other Exemplars is aided by the superhero team the Avengers. Leader Captain America convinces the other Exemplars that they have been manipulated by the mystical entities, who then decide to leave Earth.[31]

The Juggernaut, courtesy of a ruse engineered by Black Tom Cassidy, eventually allies with and joins the X-Men, the plan being to destroy the team from within. When Cassidy openly betrays the Juggernaut, Marko decides to remain with the X-Men and attempt to change his ways.[32] The Juggernaut befriends a young mutant boy called Sammy Paré, who helps Marko reform,[33] despite setbacks such as a battle with the Canadian superhero team Alpha Flight.[34] When Paré, however, discovers that Black Tom Cassidy is preparing to attack the X-Men's headquarters, he is killed. An enraged Juggernaut attacks Cassidy and his allies, with the battle stranding all participants in the alternate dimension the Mojoverse.[35]

File:Uncannyxmen437.jpg
Uncanny X-Men #437 (April 2004): the Juggernaut with the X-Men.
Cover art by Salvador Larroca.

The Juggernaut reappears and joins the team New Excalibur for a brief period. One storyline expands on the Juggernaut's origin, and reveals that Marko is only the most recent of a series of incarnations of Cyttorak's avatar, with each battling a challenger to the death for the right to retain the entity's power.[36] During the World War Hulk storyline, the Juggernaut's power begins to wane, but by shunning his step-brother Xavier and returning to his villainous origin is able to restore the link with Cyttorak.[37] Despite an attempt by Xavier to reform Marko, he concedes that redemption is impossible.[38]

Powers and abilities

When Cain Marko finds the Gem of Cyttorak, he is empowered with mystical energies and transformed into a magical avatar of the entity.[39] As the Juggernaut, Marko possesses superhuman strength; being capable of shattering mountains,[8] lifting and using buildings as weapons;[40] extreme durability,[21] which is also amplified by a mystical force field that grants near invulnerability.[41] The forcefield, however, can be neutralised by magic.[21] Once in motion, the Juggernaut is physically unstoppable,[41] does not tire from physical activity and is able to survive without food, water or oxygen.

The character, however, is vulnerable to mental attacks, a weakness that has been exploited via the removal of his helmet.[41] The Juggernaut has circumvented this weakness by on occasion wearing a metal skullcap inside his main helmet.[13]

Other versions

The futuristic MC2 imprint title J2 stars the son of the Juggernaut, Zane Yama. Yama joins the future Avengers, and is eventually reunited with his father Cain Marko, who was trapped in an alternate dimension.[42]

The Ultimate Marvel imprint title Ultimate X-Men features an alternate universe version of the Juggernaut, who was originally part of the Weapon X program and has ties to Rogue, having grown up in the same trailer park.[43]

In other media

Television

The Juggernaut appeared in several animated series, including Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends voiced by William H. Marshall (1981-1983); the 1982 Incredible Hulk series voiced by Bob Holt; the X-Men pilot Pryde of the X-Men voiced by Patrick Pinney (1989); the X-Men voiced by Rick Bennett (1992-1997); X-Men: Evolution voiced by Paul Dobson (2000 - 2003); Wolverine and the X-Men (2008); The Super Hero Squad Show voiced by Tom Kenny (2009) and the Black Panther voiced by Peter Lurie (2010).

Film

Actor Vinnie Jones played the Juggernaut in the feature film X-Men: The Last Stand (2006). The cinematic version differs from the original comic creation as the character is a mutant recruited to join Magneto's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and has no apparent relation to Charles Xavier.

Video games

The Juggernaut appears in several arcade and console games, including LJN's NES game, Marvel's X-Men (1988); Data East's Captain America and the Avengers (1991); the X-Men by Konami (1991); Spider-Man/X-Men: Arcade's Revenge (1992); X-Men for the Sega Genesis; X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse Super NES game;X-Men: Children of the Atom (1994); Marvel Super Heroes; X-Men vs. Street Fighter; Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes; Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes; X-Men: Mutant Academy 2; X-Men: Next Dimension, voiced by John DiMaggio; X2: Wolverine's Revenge voiced by Fred Tatasciore; X-Men Legends and X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse voiced by John DiMaggio; the Game Boy Advance version of X-Men: The Official Game; the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, with John DiMaggio reprising his role and the Marvel Super Hero Squad video game (2009) voiced by Tom Kenny.

Books

The character is the main focus of the novel X-Men: The Jewels of Cyttorak, written by Dean Wesley Smith and Chuck Wojtkiewicz (1997) (ISBN 1572973293) and also features in the third volume of the X-Men: Mutant Empire trilogy, fighting alongside the X-Men to stop Magneto from conquering Manhattan (1997) (ISBN 0425166406).

See also

Footnotes

  1. ^ "The Top 200 Comic Book Greatest Characters of All Time, Part 2", May, 13, 2008 (dead link). Archive.org archive
  2. ^ "Top 100 Comic Book Villains of All Time", IGN, "19. Juggernaut" (article dated 2009 on first page)
  3. ^ Conroy, Mike. 500 Comicbook Villains, Collins & Brown, 2004.
  4. ^ X-Men #12-13 (July & Sept. 1965)
  5. ^ X-Men #32-33 (May-June 1967)
  6. ^ Doctor Strange #182 (Sept. 1969)
  7. ^ Amazing Adventures #16 (Jan. 1973)
  8. ^ a b Hulk #172 (Feb. 1974)
  9. ^ X-Men #101-103 (Oct; Dec & Feb. 1976)
  10. ^ Spider-Woman #37-38 (April & June 1981)
  11. ^ Amazing Spider-Man #229-230 (June-July 1982)
  12. ^ Uncanny X-Men #183 (July 1984)
  13. ^ a b Marvel Team-Up #150 (Feb. 1985)
  14. ^ Uncanny X-Men #194 (June 1985)
  15. ^ Secret Wars II #7 (Jan. 1986)
  16. ^ X-Men #217-218 (April-June 1987)
  17. ^ Marvel Saga #21 (Aug. 1987)
  18. ^ Excalibur #3 (Dec. 1988)
  19. ^ Thor #411-412 (both Dec. 1989)
  20. ^ What If? #13 (May 1990)
  21. ^ a b c Thor #429 (Feb. 1991)
  22. ^ X-Force #2-5 (Sept.-Dec. 1991)
  23. ^ Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #44 (Aug. 1992)
  24. ^ Hulk #402-403 (Feb.-March 1993)
  25. ^ Deadpool: The Circle Chase #1-2 (Sept.-Aug. 1993)
  26. ^ Venom: The Madness #1-2 (Nov.-Dec. 1993)
  27. ^ X-Men: The Early Years #12 - 13 (April - May 1995); X-Men #334 (July 1996)
  28. ^ X-Men Unlimited #12 (Sept. 1996)
  29. ^ Juggernaut #1 (April 1997)
  30. ^ Juggernaut: The Eighth Day #1 (Nov. 1999)
  31. ^ Avengers vol. 3, #23-25 (Dec. 1999 - Feb. 2000)
  32. ^ Uncanny X-Men #410 - 411 (Oct. 2002); #412 (Nov. 2002)
  33. ^ Uncanny X-Men #413 (Nov. 2002)
  34. ^ Uncanny X-Men #432 (Dec. 2003); #433-434 (Jan. 2004)
  35. ^ X-Men #162-164 (Nov. 2004 - Jan. 2005)
  36. ^ New Excalibur #13 - 15 (Jan. - March 2007)
  37. ^ World War Hulk; X-Men #1-3 (Aug.-Oct. 2007)
  38. ^ X-Men: Legacy #219 (Feb. 2009)
  39. ^ Avengers vol. 3, #24-25 (Jan.-Feb. 2000)
  40. ^ Uncanny X-Men #361 (Nov. 1998)
  41. ^ a b c X-Men #13 (Sept. 1965)
  42. ^ J2 #1-12 (Oct. 1998 - Oct. 1999)
  43. ^ First seen Ultimate X-Men #8 (Sept. 2001)

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