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Force is a character appearing inAmerican comic books published byMarvel Comics. The first character known asClayton "Clay" Wilson (legally changed toCarl Walker) character first appears inPrince Namor, the Savage Sub-Mariner #67 (Nov. 1972) and was created bySteve Gerber andDon Heck.[1]
A version of Clay Wilson appeared in theMarvel Cinematic Universe seriesThe Punisher portrayed byTim Guinee.
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 Force (left center, belowIron Man) as featured on the cover ofIron Man #224 (Nov. 1987). Art byBob Layton. | |
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| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Prince Namor, the Savage Sub-Mariner #67 (Nov. 1972) |
| Created by | Steve Gerber andDon Heck |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Clayton Wilson |
| Team affiliations | Iron Legion |
| Notable aliases | Taylor, Carl Walker |
| Abilities | Via suit: Enhanced strength Force field projection Flight |
Clayton Wilson is a graduate student at Empire State University working as a research assistant toscientist Dr. Damon Walters, who develops a prototype device for creating a protectiveforce field. Wilson steals the prototype force field generator, creates a battle-suit that incorporates it, and adopts the alias "Force". The character then goes on a rampage throughNew York City until being defeated byNamor.[2]
Force retreats and appears in the titleIron Man, having become a professional criminal, working for crime bossJustin Hammer in exchange for modifications to his suit. Force and a group of mercenaries hijack the yacht of industrialist Tony Stark (thealter ego ofIron Man) and take severalhostages. Iron Man, however, tracks the yacht, defeats Force and his men and rescues the hostages.[3]
Wilson eventually reappears in the titleIron Man, and decides to reform. Hammer, however, traps the character in the suit and threatens to kill him if he reneges on the agreement. Force flees and Hammer sends villains theBeetle,Blacklash, andBlizzard to kill him. Iron Man aids Force in stopping the villains, then lies to the authorities and advises that Wilson was killed in battle to placate Hammer. Wilson is provided with a new identity and employment with Barstow Electronics, a subsidiary ofStark Industries.[4] Analysis of Force's armor reveals that elements of it were actually based on Stark's own designs, Stark bringing in Wilson to quickly ask him where he acquired that technology, thus setting in motion the events of theArmor Wars when he learns that Justin Hammer acquired some of Stark's plans thanks to a raid carried out bySpymaster.[5] Wilson makes another brief appearance in the titleIron Man, impersonating the hero to assist Stark.[6]
The character makes another appearance inIron Man as part of the group the "Iron Legion", subsequently battling the giantrobotUltimo.[7] Force then appears in the third volume ofIron Man, and after beingblackmailed travels to the countryIraq to aid Stark once again.[8]
Wilson reappears as Force during theDark Reign storyline, arresting several villains employed by the criminal theHood.[9]
During the "Stark-Roxxon War" arc, Iron Man encountered a new version of Force in Caspen, Colorado. This version ambushed Iron Man outside an A.I.M. facility and denies that he is the Force that Iron Man knows. Their fight is broken up whenMonica Rappaccini' scheduler comes out and invites Iron Man to a luncheon. After Iron Man recuperated fromDoctor Druid's attack on Monica's behalf, he works to dodge Force so that he can make the merger meeting where the deciding vote will occur. Iron Man then prepares to defend himself with a sword that he made from the remains of Roxxon's busted pipeline.[10] Iron Man was able to fight off Force and get away.[11]
Clayton Wilson is a graduate student inphysics.
Clayton Wilson designed and used a powered battle-suit incorporating the force field projector designed by Dr. Damon Walters. The suit also provides enhanced strength,flight and can generate anelectric current that can be channelled through the force field when activated.
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