DOCTOR PERNELL SOLOMON
Real Name: Dr. Pernell Solomon
Identity/Class: Human
Occupation: Head of the Solomon Institute
for the Criminally Insane
Group Membership: The Solomon Institute for
the Criminally Insane
Affiliations:
Attila,
Bruce,
Corben,
Maurice,
Morty,
Mulhally,
Rasputin,
Warren Enemies: Ant-Man,
Selbe,
Steed,
Taskmaster, Wasp, Yellowjacket
Known Relatives: Selbe (his clone)
Aliases: None
Base of Operations: The Solomon Institute
for the Criminally Insane in South Hampton, Long Island, New York
First Appearance: (in shadow): Avengers I#194
(April, 1980); (fully seen): Avengers I#195 (May, 1980)
Powers/Abilities: Dr. Pernell Solomon had no
superhuman powers, but was a skilled administrator. He was also very
self-centered. Unfortunately, he had a weak heart and a rare blood type.
History: (Avengers I#195 (fb) - BTS) -
When Dr. Pernell Solomon discovered that he had a weak heart and a rare blood
type, he decided that the only way that he would be able to receive a transplant
would be through a clone of himself. He soon had his scientific staff create
a clone and artificially age him to adulthood. Upon overhearing his fate,
his clone (named Selbe) escaped and made his way to the Avengers for help.
(Avengers I#194) - Dr. Solomon personally had his chauffeur Corben
drive him to Avengers Mansion, where he sent some goons in to retrieve Selbe
with forged government documents. As Selbe was taken away, the Wasp stowed
away.
(Avengers I#195 (fb)) - When Dr. Solomon arrived back at the Solomon
Institute, he had his goons prep Selbe for the operation that would harvest
his heart.
(Avengers I#195) - While the Avengers waited for a sign outside,
Yellowjacket and Ant-Man infiltrated the Solomon Institute for the Criminally
Insane, where they revived the Wasp. They were soon discovered by Dr. Solomon,
who explained his plan for Selbe and also explained that he was merely an
administrator and that if the true master of the Institute were to find out
about Solomon's plan that his life would be on the line. When the Yellowjacket
and Ant-Man fought back against Solomon's guards, Solomon himself tried to
restrain the Wasp, who knocked him out. The trio of heroes soon made their
way to Selbe's cell, where Ant-Man and Yellowjacket were knocked out by the
Institute's true master, the Taskmaster.
(Avengers I#196) - A revived Dr. Solomon watched in awe as the Taskmaster
showed off his abilities to the now-captive Yellowjacket, Ant-Man, and Wasp.
The Taskmaster soon turned his attention toward Dr. Solomon himself,
angry that Solomon had spoiled the Institute's front by leading Avengers
there. The Taskmaster then claimed that if Dr. Solomon could defeat him,
then he would let Solomon live despite his failure. Dr. Solomon quickly pulled
out a gun and attempted to shoot the Taskmaster, who blocked the shot without
even moving his shield. As the Taskmaster put his hand near his gun, Dr.
Solomon collapsed and died of a heart attack brought on by fear of the
Taskmaster. As he died, he spat out that he couldn't die like that, as it
was so common.
Comments: Created by David Michelinie, George Perez,
and Josef Rubinstein.
This tale closely resembles Parts the Clonus Horror.
By the way, if Solomon's heart problem was a genetic
defect, the clone would have it too, right? Barring
genetic engineering. Of course, perhaps
stress/drinking/smoking etc. caused the problem.
Profile by
Proto-Man.
CLARIFICATIONS:
Bruce has no known connections to
Corben has no known connections to
Maurice has no known connections to
Morty has no known connections to
Mulhally has no known connections to
Rasputin has no known connections to
Dr. Pernell Solomon has no known connections to
Warren has no known connections to
Attila was one of the guards at the Solomon Institute for the Criminally
Insane. When Dr. Solomon discovered Yellowjacket and Ant-Man in the Institute,
he introduced them to Attila and Bruce. When the conversation was moved to
Solomon's study, Attila remained to help guard Solomon.
Attila had no superhuman powers, but was skilled in the use of firearms.
--Avengers I#195
Bruce was one of the guards at the Solomon Institute for the Criminally
Insane. When Dr. Solomon discovered Yellowjacket and Ant-Man in the Institute,
he introduced them to Attila and Bruce.
Bruce had no superhuman powers, but was skilled in the use of firearms.
--Avengers I#195
Corben was Dr. Solomon's chauffeur. After Selbe escaped to Avengers Mansion,
Solomon had Corben drive him there. Once there, Corben warned that Solomon
might be attracting unwanted attention to the Institute by being at Avengers
Mansion, but Solomon continued in his pursuit to retrieve Selbe.
--Avengers I#194
Maurice was another of the Solomon Institute's guards. He guarded Dr. Solomon
while Solomon explained the purpose of Selbe to Yellowjacket, Wasp, and Ant-Man.
When Ant-Man and Yellowjacket fought back, Solomon ordered Maurice and Rasputin
to fire on them. Before they could do so, Ant-Man ordered Steed and the rest
of his ants to plug up the guns of both Maurice and Rasputin. Yellowjacket
then flew by and zapped Maurice in the face.
Maurice had no superhuman powers, but was a skilled guard. He used a "Jangler"
gun which affects a victim's nervous system.
--Avengers I#195
Morty was a guard working at the Solomon Institute. Once the Taskmaster revealed
his abilities by knocking out a group of guards, Morty (being the only guard
still standing) was asked to dock the unconscious guards an hours pay for
sleeping on the job.
Morty had no superhuman powers, but carried a gun.
--Avengers I#196
Mulhally was yet another guard working for the Solomon Institute. When Selbe
escaped the Institute, Dr. Solomon had Mulhally and Warren dress up as orderlies
for a visit to Avengers Mansion. In order to retrieve Selbe, Warren showed
the Avengers a forged government document while Mulhally restrained Selbe.
The two then took him back to the Institute, where Dr. Solomon ordered Selbe
prepped for operation.
--Avengers I#194 (#195 (fb),
Rasputin was another of the Solomon Institute's guards. He guarded Dr. Solomon
while Solomon explained the purpose of Selbe to Yellowjacket, Wasp, and Ant-Man.
When Ant-Man and Yellowjacket fought back, Solomon ordered Maurice and Rasputin
to fire on them. Before they could do so, Ant-Man ordered Steed and the rest
of his ants to plug up the guns of both Maurice and Rasputin. Ant-Man made
quick work of Rasputin by covering him in ants and then punching him with
the force generated by returning to his normal size.
Rasputin had no superhuman powers, but was a skilled guard. He used a "Jangler"
gun which affects a victim's nervous system.
--Avengers I#195
Warren was yet another guard working for the Solomon Institute. When Selbe
escaped the Institute, Dr. Solomon had Mulhally and Warren dress up as orderlies
for a visit to Avengers Mansion. In order to retrieve Selbe, Warren showed
the Avengers a forged government document while Mulhally restrained Selbe.
The two then took him back to the Institute, where Dr. Solomon ordered Selbe
prepped for operation.
--Avengers I#194 (#195 (fb),
images:
Avengers I#194 (April, 1980) - David Michelinie (writer), George Perez (pencils),
Josef Rubinstein (inks), Jim Salicrup (editor)
First Posted: 11/21/2006 Any Additions/Corrections? please
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former Taskmaster
--Per Degaton
Attila has no known connections to
Avengers I#194, p26, pan2 (Corben)
p27, pan1 (Mulhally & Warren)
Avengers I#195, p16, pan1 (Bruce)
p16, pan4 (Dr. Pernell Solomon, fullbody shot)
p17, pan5 (Attila & Maurice)
p22, pan3 (Rasputin)
Avengers I#196, p3, pan7 (Dr. Pernell Solomon, headshot)
p4, pan1 (Morty)
Avengers I#195 (May, 1980) - David Michelinie (writer), George Perez (pencils),
Jack Abel, Dan Green (inks), Jim Salicrup (editor)
Avengers I#196 (June, 1980) - David Michelinie (writer), George Perez
(pencils), Jack Abel (inker), Jim Salicrup (editor)
Last updated: 10/29/2006
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