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The Answer is the name of two comic book characters, owned by Marvel Comics and appearing that that company's Marvel Universe. Aaron Nicholson first appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man vol. 2 #92. After his "death", S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, David Ferrari took the name of Answer in Captain America vol. 3 #42.
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Answer (Aaron Nicholson)
character biography
Aaron Nicholson is a criminal genius and a former member of the Kingpin's criminal organization. He was also a former hit man in the Las Vegas division of HYDRA and was empowered by the laboratory machines of Dr. Harlan Stillwell where he became the Answer.
The Answer studied Spider-Man's powers,Spectacular Spider-Man #91 and then attacked Spider-Man and the Black Cat to test the limits of their powers.Spectacular Spider-Man #92 He then kidnapped the Black Cat to misdirect Spider-Man's attention as he stole Silvermane's body from the police morgue,Spectacular Spider-Man #93 and assisted the Kingpin in partially restoring Silvermane's life.Spectacular Spider-Man #94 He then kidnapped Dagger in hopes that her powers would cure the Kingpin's ailing wife.Spectacular Spider-Man #95 Silvermane rampaged mindlessly; to end the rampage, the Answer sacrificed his corporeal form and converted himself to energy to revive Dagger, who possessed Silvermane's life-force.Spectacular Spider-Man #96
The Answer later telepathically contacted Doctor OctopusLethal Foes of Spider-Man #1 who restored his corporeal existence.Lethal Foes of Spider-Man #2 The Answer ended up fighting with Octavius and was defeated by him. He later appeared in the Raft where he escaped but was captured by Toxin.
It is later revealed that he had been feigning bad luck in order to reunite with his unrequited love Ruby Thursday, before her body was killed by Bullseye. I ♥ Marvel|I ♥ Marvel: Outlaw Love one-shot
Civil War
In Civil War: War Crimes, he was recently visible among an army of super-villains organized by Hammerhead that was captured by Iron Man and S.H.I.E.L.D. agents.
Later, The Answer is a self-confessed loser at the wake of Stilt-Man. Almost all of the supervillains at the wake were the victims of murder/attempted murder. The Punisher disguised himself as a barman, poisoned drinks, and then blew up the bar.The Punisher War Journal #4
Answer since been hired by the Hood to take advantage of the split in the superhero community caused by the Superhuman Registration Act.New Avengers #35
Powers and abilities
The Answer underwent genetic manipulation to grant him the ability to develop any power needed in a certain situation. For example, if surrounded by thugs, he'll gain superhuman strength and durability, allowing him to defeat them. In another situation, he may obtain pyrokinesis or the ability to turn himself into pure energy. Flight may be an ability that is always active. Other than that, at rest or not in any sort of situation, he'll display no abilities.
He also has superhuman intelligence and intuitive powers.
The Answer wears body armor that was created with the help of the Kingpin's scientists. The armor is coated with a friction-eliminating chemical that allows him to slip from any grasp or prevent anything from adhering to him.
Bibliography
- I (heart) Marvel: Outlaw Romance #1
- Lethal Foes of Spider-Man #1-4
- New Avengers #1-4
- Spectacular Spider-Man vol. 1 #92-96 ("death")
- Toxin #3
- Civil War: War Crimes
- The Punisher War Journal #4
Answer (David Ferrari)
character biography
David Ferrari was a former agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. agent as well as a member of the US Army and Furnace. He was also the former ally of the Crimson Dynamo and the brother of Connie. He led a mission to an AIM base to prevent the release of the Omega Compound, however he released two drops to destroy the base when the rest of his men were killed and appeared to have been killed. He, however, recovered but his family was told that he was killed in an army hazing incident. After discovering this he used drugs to control Nick Fury at which point he had allied himself with the Crimson Dynamo in attempt to steal missiles from Khamistan (formerly of USSR) to take over the world. He was opposed by Captain America.
Bibliography
As Ferrari
- Captain America vol. 3 #20, 41
As Answer
- Captain America vol. 3 #42-43
