Madman (Marvel Comics)

Comics character

Philip Sterns
Madman

Madman as depicted in The Incredible Hulk #409 (September 1993). Art by Gary Frank (penciller), Cam Smith (inker), and Glynis Oliver (colorist).

Publication information
Publisher| Marvel Comics
First appearance| (As Phil Sterns)
The Incredible Hulk #362
(November 1989)
(As Madman)
The Incredible Hulk #364
(mid-December 1989)
Created by| Peter David (writer)
Jeff Purves (artist)
In-story information
Full name| Dr. Philip "Phil" Sterns
Species| Human gamma-mutate
Partnerships| Leader
Abilities|

* Superhuman strength and durability
* Size manipulation
* High intelligence
* Density control
* Shapeshifting

Madman (Philip Sterns) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Peter David and artist Jeff Purves, the character first appeared in The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #362 (November 1989).[1] He is the brother of the Leader, and an enemy of the Hulk.[2]

## Publication history

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Philip Sterns debuted in The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #362 (November 1989), and as the Madman in The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #364, created by Peter David and Jeff Purves.[3]

## Fictional character biography

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Philip Sterns is a former classmate of Bruce Banner at the California Institute of Technology who became envious of the Hulk and transformed himself into a Hulk-like monster using gamma rays to emulate his enemy.[4] In the process, Sterns develops an evil alternate personality who begins manipulating him.

In subsequent appearances, Madman comes into conflict with the Hulk before being killed by the Leader in a confrontation with the Thunderbolts and sent to Hell to be tortured.[5]

## Powers and abilities

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Like the Hulk, the Madman has immense strength and durability.[6] He is unable to grow in strength further, but possesses additional shapeshifting abilities. He is also a gifted genius, with knowledge of nuclear physics and robotics.[7]

## In other media

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* Philip Sterns / Madman appears as a boss in Hulk, voiced by Paul Dobson.[8]
* Philip Sterns / Madman has a non-voiced appearance in The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes episode "Hulk vs. the World". This version is an inmate of a prison for gamma-powered villains.

## References

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1. ^ "Madman (Hulk enemy)". www.marvunapp.com. October 19, 2007. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
2. ^ Nason, Max (December 23, 2019). "The Immortal Hulk: 5 Classic Hulk Villains We Want To See (& 5 We Don't Want)". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
3. ^ DeFalco, Tom; Sanderson, Peter; Brevoort, Tom; Teitelbaum, Michael; Wallace, Daniel; Darling, Andrew; Forbeck, Matt; Cowsill, Alan; Bray, Adam (2019). The Marvel Encyclopedia. DK Publishing. p. 223\. ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.
4. ^ The Incredible Hulk #364 (December 1989)
5. ^

* The Incredible Hulk #366 (February 1990)
* The Incredible Hulk #367 (March 1990)
* The Incredible Hulk #408 (August 1993)
* The Incredible Hulk #409 (September 1993)
* Thunderbolts (vol. 2) #3-6 (March–June 2013)
* Thunderbolts (vol. 2) #32 (December 2014)

6. ^ The Incredible Hulk #407 (July 1993)
7. ^ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z Vol 1 #6 (February 2009)
8. ^ "Madman / Philip Sterns Voice - Hulk (Video Game)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved August 1, 2024.

## External links

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* Madman at Marvel.com

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