Silvermane, by Kerry Gammill, 1986

by Kerry Gammill, 1986

Silvermane

  • Real Name: Silvio Manfredi
  • Identity: Organized crime leader and criminal mastermind
  • Group Affiliation: Maggia, Hydra
  • First Appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #73
  • Status: Deceased?
  • Final Appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #618

Powers & Abilities:

When human, Silverman possessed no unusual powers or ability. As a cyborg, Silvermane primarily relies on his superhuman strength and endurance. However, he also has enhanced sense, and can emit an electrical discharge that stuns opponents.

Equipment & Weapons:

When human, Silvermane typically armed himself with a variety of handguns and occasionally a Thompson machine gun.

Origin:

Silvio Manfredi was a life-long criminal who worked his way to the top of the Maggia criminal organization. Nicknamed 'Silvermane' because of his grey hair, Silvio had a fear of death, and his early schemes revolved around becoming New York's top crimelord and also finding the secret of immortality.

After his heart was stopped by the vigilante Dagger, Silvio's brain was transported into a robotic body turning him into a cyborg.

Since then, Silvermane has been seemingly killed a number of times but manages to return every time. His robotic body has also been animated and used by other criminals - notably the Kingpin and most recently Mysterio.

Silvermane's Timeline

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