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Minotaur is the name of several fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Publication history

The Miklos Vryolak incarnation of Minotaur first appeared in Iron Man #24 (April 1970), and was created by writer Archie Goodwin and artist Johnny Craig.

The mythological Minotaur first appeared in Hercules: Heart of Chaos #2 (July 1997), and was adapted by writer Peter B. Gillis and artist Sal Buscema.

The Decimus Furius incarnation of Minotaur first appeared in Uncanny X-Force #1 (October 2010), and was created by writer Rick Remender and artist Jerome Opeña.

The Dario Agger incarnation of Minotaur first appeared in Thor: God of Thunder #19 (February 2014), and was created by writer Jason Aaron and artist Esad Ribić.

Fictional character biography

Mythological Minotaur

The first Minotaur is based on the Greek mythology monster of the same name and has largely the same origins as him. After being killed by Theseus, the Minotaur is resurrected in the modern day by Matsu'o Tsurayaba and the Hand. However, he is defeated by Wolverine and petrified before being awakened by Deadpool.

Species

When Ares allies with Enchantress and steals the Ebony Blade from Black Knight, they rallie the Minotaurs, Centaurs, and Satyrs to attack Mount Olympus before being defeated by Hercules and the Avengers.

Myklos Vryolak

Miklos Vryolak is a Greek man who suffered from an unknown, uncurable disease. His father heals him using a chemical he discovered in the ruins of the labyrinth, which inadvertently transforms him into a Minotaur. Dr. Vryolak then manipulates Miklos into committing crimes to supply him with materials necessary to create an army of Minotaurs, convincing him that he is producing a cure to his transformation. When Iron Man arrives and battles the Vryolaks at their grotto, Miklos learns of his father's true intentions and sacrifices himself so Iron Man can escape, leaving himself and Dr. Vryolak to be buried in rubble.

Decimus Furius

Decimus Furius is an ancient Roman who became homeless after his parents both committed suicide. During this time, his mutant powers activate, transforming him into a Minotaur. Subsequently, he is imprisoned, transferred to fight in the Colosseum for his freedom, and becomes worshipped as a god.

Apocalypse later recruits Minotaur to become War, one of his Horsemen. However, he falls in love with Psylocke who cleanses his mind.

Dario Agger

Dario Agger is the CEO of Roxxon Energy Corporation who gained his abilities as a child after unknowingly making a pact with a dark god when his family were attacked by gunmen. After S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Rosalind Solomon exposes Agger's crimes, Thor comes into conflict with him and vows to stop his destruction of the environment.

While Thor is busy with the Avengers, Agger builds a floating island full of factories above Broxton, Oklahoma, which heavily pollutes the town. When Thor returns, Agger sues him for destroying Roxxon's factories and forbids him from entering Broxton. Undeterred, Thor sneaks into Broxton, but is attacked by Ulik and the trolls. In the ensuing fight, Broxton is devastated, which Agger blames on the Asgardians.

In Original Sin, Agger obtains Laufey's skull and a fight ensues between him, Malekith, the Frost Giants, and Thor. Eventually, Agger and Malekith make a deal to allow Roxxon to mine whatever worlds Malekith conquers. The two then kill one hundred Light Elves and use their blood to resurrect Laufey.

In All-New, All-Different Marvel, Minotaur appears as a member of the Dark Council alongside Malekith, Ulik, Laufey, and the Fire Demons.

Agger later attends a meeting at the Universal Bank with several other businessmen, including Tiberius Stone of Alchemax, Wilson Fisk of Fisk Industries, Sebastian Shaw of Shaw Industries, Darren Cross of Cross Technological Enterprises, Zeke Stane of Stane International, Shingen Harada of the Yashida Corporation, Frr'dox of Shi'ar Solutions Consolidated, and Wilhelmina Kensington of Kilgore Arms. However, Exterminatrix of the Midas Corporation appears and kidnaps Agger. After Thor rescues him and escapes the island, Dagger and the other villains are arrested.

Agger and Roxxon later take interest in Weapon H after he kills the Ur-Wendigo, and use the Brood to attack him. While battling Weapon H, Agger explains that he seeks to harness the energy of Weirdworld, which could power the entirety of Earth for up to one million years. After Morgan le Fay mind-controls Weapon H, Agger battles her to save Weirdworld. In the aftermath, Agger plans to manipulate Hulk and Wolverine into battling Weapon H.

Agger and Roxxon collaborate with Baron Zemo in a plan to make the Hydra-occupied Bagalia be recognized as an independent nation by having Mandarin represent them.

During The War of the Realms storyline, Minotaur takes over Antarctica. After his Minotaur identity is publicly exposed, Roxxon's stocks decline, but Agger avoids prosecution by claiming that he was forced to help Malekith.

In The Immortal Hulk, Minotaur allies with Xemnu. However, he is attacked by Xemnu after learning of his plan to transform others into Xemnu hybrids, leaving him deformed and temporarily mute. Leader later speaks to him advising Minotaur to leave Hulk for him.

Agger later restores his body using a machine created by Roxxon scientist Dr. Lamarr. He buys the in-universe Marvel Comics company and allies with Enchantress and Executioner, who betray and kill him. In Immortal Thor, Lamarr resurrects Agger, who hires several villains to attack Thor.

Powers and abilities

Each incarnation of the Minotaur possesses superhuman physical abilities of varying origin. The Decimus Furius incarnation possesses an additional healing factor while the Dario Agger incarnation can willingly change between his human and minotaur forms.

In other media

Television

Mythological Minotaurs appear in the Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. episode "The Tale of Hercules" as servants of Pluto.

Film

A mythological Minotaur appears in Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell.

References

1. The Eternals vol. 2 #5. Marvel Comics.
2. ^ Iron Man #24. Marvel Comics.
3. Hercules and the Heart of Chaos #2. Marvel Comics.
4. Wolverine/Hercules: Myths, Monsters, & Mutants #2. Marvel Comics.
5. Deadpool: Dracula's Gauntlet #2. Marvel Comics.
6. The Avengers #100. Marvel Comics.
7. Uncanny X-Force #3. Marvel Comics.
8. Uncanny X-Force #1. Marvel Comics.
9. ^ Thor vol. 4 #6. Marvel Comics.
10. Thor: God of Thunder #19.NOW. Marvel Comics.
11. Thor: God of Thunder #20. Marvel Comics.
12. Thor: God of Thunder #21. Marvel Comics.
13. Thor: God of Thunder #22. Marvel Comics.
14. Thor: God of Thunder #23. Marvel Comics.
15. Thor: God of Thunder #24. Marvel Comics.
16. Thor vol. 4 #7. Marvel Comics.
17. Morris, Bryce (October 16, 2020). "Does Thor Villain The Minotaur Have More Money Than Iron Man?". ScreenRant. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
18. Thor vol. 4 #8. Marvel Comics.
19. The Mighty Thor vol. 2 #1. Marvel Comics.
20. The Mighty Thor vol. 2 #8-11. Marvel Comics.
21. Weapon H #1-6. Marvel Comics.
22. Weapon H #7. Marvel Comics.
23. Weapon H #8-9. Marvel Comics.
24. Weapon H #11. Marvel Comics.
25. Weapon H #12. Marvel Comics.
26. The Punisher vol. 12 #1. Marvel Comics.
27. War of the Realms #1. Marvel Comics.
28. War of the Realms #3. Marvel Comics.
29. War of the Realms #5. Marvel Comics.
30. Thor vol. 5 #16. Marvel comics.
31. The Immortal Hulk #28-33. Marvel Comics.
32. Finley, Sean (March 25, 2020). "The Hulk's Minotaur Foe Just Turned Into Something MUCH WORSE". Screen Rant. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
33. Immortal Thor #4-10. Marvel Comics.
34. Lovett, Jamie (December 13, 2023). "Someone Just Bought Marvel Comics in the Marvel Universe". comicbook.com. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
35. Anderson, Jenna (September 6, 2024). "Marvel Revives a Key Thor Villain". comicbook.com. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
36. Lovett, Jamie (January 24, 2024). "Marvel Teases Big Changes to Thor". comicbook.com. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
37. Immortal Thor #16 - 18 (December 2024 - February 2025)

External links

• Minotaur (Greek mythology) at Marvel Wiki
• Minotaur (Miklos Vryolak) at Marvel Wiki
• Minotaur (Decimus Furius) at Marvel Wiki
• Minotaur (Dario Agger) at Marvel Wiki
• Minotaur (Miklos Vryolak) at Comic Vine
• Minotaur (Dario Agger) at Comic Vine
• Minotaur (Greek mythology) at Marvel Appendix
• Minotaur (Miklos Vryolak) at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe

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