Taskmaster #1

One of my all-time favorite Marvel super villains is Taskmaster. First introduced in Avengers #195, the Taskmaster (in his outfit designed by George Perez) has captivated my imagination.

With his photographic reflexes, Taskmaster can watch any hero or villain and copy their fighting style instantly. He proved his fighting skills when he went face-to-face against Captain America!


Since then Taskmaster has faced many a super hero and always managed to fight them to a standstill and inevitably escape. Up until recently Taskmaster has been the brains behind training various individuals as subordinates and lackeys of high power super villains. Someone has to do it!


In Taskmaster #1 by Van Lente, Palo and Beaulieu, Taskmaster has lost most of his memory and is attempting to recall his past life. Unfortunately for him various super villain groups prefer him dead along with his memories. Yeah, like that's going to happen.


In his own unique style Taskmaster takes on and defeats each group and in the process starts to piece together his life. With the help of a waitress he met and rescued a short time ago he intends to find out who is trying to kill him and why.


This is pure Taskmaster: the cynical, dark-humored super bad guy who can take on anyone and win! For some fancy fisticuffs, over-the-top action and just plain fun be sure to read the 4-part Taskmaster series.