RED GUARDIAN VIII

Real Name:

Nicolai Krylenko

Universe/Timeline:

Marvel Universe

Status:

Active

Additional Status Info:

Winter Guard

Category:

Mutant

Alias:

Vanguard.

Nationality:

Russian

First Appearance:

Iron Man (1st series) #105

Powers & Abilities:

projects an energy wave around his body that repels any force directed at it, including kinetic impact, various forms of electromagnetic radiation, and gravity so that he can fly, carries a vibranium shield

Affiliation:

Winter Guard, Unknown Champions, Soviet Super-Soldiers, Exiles / Siberforce

Notes:

Vanguard became the latest Red Guardian in Darkstar and the Winter Guard #3. The previous seven were all Russian super-heroes, spies, and vigilantes.

Vanguard was killed in Starblast #3. He returned mysteriously in Daredevil (1st series) #369, and the secret of his resurrection was shown in Avengers (3rd series) #43.

Last Updated:

28th June 2020 by Dean Clayton