| Crimson Dynamo | |
|---|---|
 Anton Vanko as the original Crimson Dynamo. Art by Don Heck. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Tales of Suspense #46 (October 1963) |
| Created by | Stan Lee Don Heck |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Anton Vanko |
| Species | Human |
| Place of origin | Earth-616 |
| Notable aliases | Ivan Vanko |
| Abilities | Armored suit grants: Superhuman strength and durability Flight via boot jets Hand-blasters Small missiles on the back shoulder area Computer and radio transmitter and receiver |
Anton Vanko (Russian: Анто́н Ва́нко), the first Crimson Dynamo, was also the armor's creator. A Soviet scientist of Armenian birth with a Ph.D in Physics, Vanko was one of the world's foremost experts on electricity. At the behest of the USSR, Vanko built a powered exoskeleton capable of performing incredible feats. He also designed the Unicorn's helmet and instructed the Russian agent in its use.[1]
As the Crimson Dynamo, Vanko was sent by the Soviet Government to sabotage Stark Industries and defeat his American counterpart Iron Man in battle.[2] Vanko's armor allowed him to generate and control electricity in all of its forms, such as firing devastating bolts of lightning and flying using electromagnetic propulsion. Unlike Iron Man, who at the time had to regularly charge the chest plate powering his suit (and keeping him alive), the Crimson Dynamo was powered by a self-sustaining generator.
After losing to Iron Man, Vanko defected to the United States out of fear that his superiors would kill him for failing. Vanko began to work for Tony Stark as one of his chief scientists. Eventually, the two became friends and Vanko developed pride and admiration for his new home. Unfortunately, soon the Soviets came for Vanko, just as he predicted. The KGB sent their top agent Black Widow as well as Boris Turgenev to apprehend him. Vanko died saving Iron Man by firing an unstable, experimental laser pistol at Turgenev, killing himself in the process.[3]
Other versions[]
Heroes Reborn[]
In the Heroes Reborn universe, created by Franklin Richards, Anton Vanko/Crimson Dynamo appeared as a member of Loki's Masters of Evil.[4] He was first seen teamed with the Titanium Man as a defender of Russia. When Iron Man and Rebel O'Reilly traveled over Russian airspace to get to Hydra's headquarters, the two briefly battled both the Dynamo and Titanium Man. Iron Man would easily defeat them in combat with the superior technology within his Prometheum Armor.[volume & issue needed]
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Television[]
- The Anton Vanko version of Crimson Dynamo appeared in the "Iron Man" segment of The Marvel Super Heroes animated series, voiced by Tom Harvey.[5]
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