Religion: not determined yet
Name: Corruptor
Alter Ego: Jackson Day
Other Names: "Andrew Kappelhof"; "John Peabody"
First Appearance: Nova (vol. 1) #4 (Dec. 1976): "Nova Against The Mighty Thor!"
Creators: Marv Wolfman, Sal Buscema, Tom Palmer
Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes
Number of Appearances: 41
Teams/Affiliations: Crossfire's Mind Control Gang; Hood's Army; Project: Pegasus; The Inner Circle (leader)
Enemy of: Spider-Man
Ally: Imus Champion
Nation: USA
Birth Place: Simyrna, Delaware, USA
Gender: male
Note: owner of Hope Foundation
Although Jackson underwent medical treatment, his Corruptor persona became dominant and he appeared unwilling or unable to revert. Escaping to Manhattan, he formed a criminal organization called the Inner Circle, placing many good-natured followers under his influence. One such individual was Charles Rider, Nova's father.
The Avengers (vol. 3) #6 (July 1998): "Earth's Mightiest Frauds?"
The Incredible Hulk (vol. 2) #265 (Nov. 1981): "You Can't Always Get What You Want, But If You Try Sometime You Just Might Find You Get What You Need!"
The New Avengers (vol. 1) #55 (Sep. 2009) (3-panel cameo)
New Warriors (vol. 3) #6 (Feb. 2006): "The Valley of the Jerks"
Nova (vol. 1) #4 (Dec. 1976): "Nova Against The Mighty Thor!"
Union Jack
Suggested links for further research about this character:
- http://www.comicvine.com/corruptor/29-13989/
- http://www.marvel.com/universe/Crossfire's_Mind_Control_Gang
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/cor.htm
- http://www.comicboards.com/marvelguide/c3.html