Religion: Jewish (half) 
Name: Vance Astro
Alter Ego: Vance Astrovik
Other Names: Major Victory
Classification:
hero
Publisher(s): 
First Appearance: Marvel Super-Heroes (vol. 1) #18 (Jan. 1969): "Earth Shall Overcome!"
First Appearance (Additional Details): (as Vance Astro) Marvel Super-Heroes (vol. 1) #18 (Jan. 1969): "Earth Shall Overcome!"; (as Major Victory) Guardians of the Galaxy (vol. 1) #19 (Dec. 1991): "The Gentleman's Name is Talon!"
Creators: Arnold Drake, Gene Colan, Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo)
Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes
Number of Appearances: 133
Teams/Affiliations: Guardians of the Galaxy; Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation
Enemy of: Badoon hunters, Ned Whitter
Birth Place: Saugerties, New York, USA
Race: white
Gender: male
The Avengers (vol. 1) #167 (Jan. 1978): "Tomorrow Dies Today!"Captain America & the Korvac Saga #1 (Feb. 2011): "Strange Days" (1-panel cameo)
The DefendersGiant-Size Defenders #5 (July 1975): "Eelar Moves in Mysterious Ways!"Guardians of the GalaxyMarvel Comics Presents (vol. 1) #134 (Early Aug. 1993): "True Love" (lead character)Marvel Super-Heroes (vol. 1) #18 (Jan. 1969): "Earth Shall Overcome!"Marvel Two-in-OneNew Warriors (vol. 1) #68 (Feb. 1996): "Just Yesterday"Spider-Boy Team-Up #1 (June 1997): "Too Many Heroes -- Too Little Time" (character based on)Thor Annual #6 (1977): "Thunder in the 31st Century!"
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vance_Astro
- http://comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=3089
- http://comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=4780
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/mahmam.htm
- http://www.comicboards.com/marvelguide/guardians.html