Morgoth

Morgoth

Created by J.R.R. Tolkein; Super Comics version by Robert E. Wronski, Jr.

Real Name:  Not Applicable

Aliases:  Morgoth Bauglir, Melkor, Doctor Deadly, Uglon, Uglon the Deadly

Current Occupation:  Would be world conqueror

Parents:  None

Siblings:  The Great Unknown, Allorin Vonski, Zeus, Satan (deceased), the Forbidden Planet (deceased)

Spouse:  Mala, Teela (ex-wives)

Children:  Voltrus, Pugli, Jon Zan

Group Affiliation:  New Power Organization, Powerkid Haters, 7 Deadly Sins

Place of Birth:  The Center of the Universe

Current Place of Residence:  Unknown

First Appearance:  The Fellowship of the Ring, 1954; Super Comics version in Powerkid # 3, November 1982

History:

At the dawn of time, six beings were born, three good and three evil.  One of those evil beings eventually found Earth, and was considered a wizard by its denizens.  He realized with his powers he could rule this world, and attempted to do so, but was undone by a fellowship of warriors, some unlikely hobbits, a Champion of Earth who wielded the Sword of Power, and one of his own brothers.

The dark one found himself banished to a dark dimension, where he was trapped.  He did manage to escape briefly in the 6th century, but was sent back by that era's champion and a time travelling future era champion.

In the 18th century, a scientist on a world whose original name is now lost accidentally opened a rift into the Dark Dimension.  The weakened demon came through, and possessed the scientist, Uglon.  The villain renamed himself Uglon the Deadly, and quickly conquered this world, which got redubbled Death Planet.

Uglon began to then focus on recapturing Earth, both for revenge, and because he knew that Earth was a mystical nexus which meant ultimate power.

Uglon, as a now world leader, began creating alliances with other worlds.  Also, because on Earth he was considered an "Elder God" by some, he used this to his advantage to unite with his brother, known on Earth as Satan among other names, and create a cult that worshiped them called the New Power Organization, which was both a religious group and a terrorist organization.

Uglon had two wives.  One, Mala, was his wife before the possession.  With her he fathered Voltrus and Pugli, and then banished her to the Dark Dimension.  He then took another wife, Teela, with whom he fathered Jon Zan.

In 1982, Uglon decided it was time to take back Earth, but found himself defeated by three new heroes:  Powerkid, Zap, and Speedy.  The press, having hear him announce himself as Uglon the Deadly, dubbed him Doctor Deadly, a name that stuck, and which for a time the villain even embraced.

Uglon saw that since the champion of this year had allies, he too needed allies.  His main allies for several years was Powerkid's other great foe, Karate Spears.  But Uglon also created alliances with his past incarnation from ancient past and his 31st century future counterpart.  He also created two separate organizations of Powerkid's (and later Powerman's) greatest foes, and created an alliance of alien races who had a common interest in Earth.

Uglon has fought Powerkid/Powerman and other Earth heroes time and again. His one goal is to destroy Powerman out of revenge and to get him out of the way for his ultimate goal of destroying the universe and reshaping it in his image.

Recently, he was separated from Uglon, and has returned to his ancient name of Morgoth.  His current whereabouts are unknown.

He is destined to combat Powerman in which their combined energies will freeze them both in suspended animation until the 31nd century.

Comments:

I created the character a year before reading Lord of the Rings.  His character and appearance was an amalgamation of such characters as Doctor Doom, Darkseid, and Darth Vader.  Later, after reading Tolkein, I incorporated his being Morgoth into his history.

In the early 1980s, he was a frequent foe of Powerkid and the Space Patrol (in the 31st century), and in the Lord of the Chain (occurring concurrent with Lord of the Rings).

In almost every multipart cosmic crisis storyline Super Comics has published, Deadly had been the central villain.  In History of the Super Universe, a prophesy was revealed that at the end of time, Powerkid and Doctor Deadly would do battle for the last time.  I've teased by showing battles that seemed to be that battle, but weren't, and I did indeed finally show that battle in the 32nd century in the Continuity storyline, but in Crisis, I actually undid the prophesy via interference by time travelers.

Almost every title at some point has had some sot of connection to this character, who is probably the central villain of the whole of the Wronskiverse.

And new he's hiding..  And though he isn't to be part of the next upcoming major storyline directly, his absence will be explained.  And after that, some cool changes planned for the character.

Heroes of the People

Heroes of the People

Created by Robert E. Wronski, Jr.

First Appearance:  Heroes of the People # 5, January 1987

Members:

Allorin Vonski

Lucifer, Son of Satan

Angela, Princess of Another World

Speed Demon

Justice I

John Barstaman

Powerkid

Zap, Master of Power

Captain Hero II

Space Hero

Phil Sherman III

Kristen Kowalski

Volt-Man

Pretty Gal I

Manimal

Changer

Man-Killer I

Justice IV

Truth

Captain Hero III/American Way

Captain USA

Miss Perfection

Gigantor

Pretty Gal II

Witch

Mouse

Man-Killer III

Adam Rubinstein

Jonathon Stanford

Jessica Warner

Gray Girl

The Charmer

Freakout

Faith

Biography:

There have actually been three different incarnations of the group called the Heroes of the People, all of which have not had long careers with that name.

First, in 1986, a team of heroes had gathered to defeat an invasion planned by the villainous alien god called Doctor Deadly.  These heroes decided to form a team which they called the Heroes of the Earth, and a legend was born.  Except that for the first month of their formation, they called themselves the Heroes of the People, since it was the people whom they were there for.  (This was in reaction to recent sentiments in America in which the people were turning against it's meta-human protectors.)  However, the team quickly adapted it's new and more famous name, as it's mission statement was to protect the world, and it's previous name seemed to reflect American people (as in the Declaration and Constitution).  Of course, the previous name also brought to mind communism, which was another reason for the change.

In 1989, just a couple of years later, Speed Demon did not feel that his team was really serving the people, and so broke off from the Heroes of Earth to form the next Heroes of the People, recruiting a new group that would serve the people's needs, rather than that of Allorin Vonski.  The team disbanded not long after, as the members of the team were not that committed to the cause.  Speed Demon rejoined the HOE.

Then, many years later, in 2010, a new young team of heroes was formed, gathered to fill the void in the absence of Powerman (who was in hiding and without powers) and as moral opposition to the more passive Heroes of Earth.  This more proactive team was led by Captain Hero, though the team was brought together by Adam Rubinstein.  Unlike most of the other heroes of the Wronskiverse at this time, this team's heroes were all much younger (and very inexperienced).  The only exception, though unbeknownst by all, was that one member, Jonathon Stanford, who was their mascot, was in fact the absentee Powerman.

This team is still in action.  During it's short existence, it has come into conflict many times with the Heroes of Earth, who fear that the inexperience of these youngsters will lead to disaster.  The HOTP have clashed repeatedly with a slew of villains that have strangely begun populating the town of Amherst and the UMass campus, and their biggest menace has been the League of Really Bad People.

Comments:

The first incarnation of the team was my initial idea for the name of the team.  Heroes of the People # 5 actually followed Heroes, a four issue mini-series.  # 6 was renamed Heroes of Earth.

However, I took the name back for a short Heroes of Earth spin-off, that wasn't too successful.

Recently, as part of my Super Explosion, I brought the name back, to represent the new youthful heroes that had been cropping up in the Wronskiverse, as well as to identity the effects of a world without Powerman.  The members are all inspired by people I knew in college, merged with the identities of characters they played in our mock trial competitions.  The team has not had their own series, but is featured in recurring roles in Heroes of Earth, Powerman, and Justice.