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| Shades | |
| Continuity: | Marvel Universe |
| Notability: | Antagonist |
| Type: | Supervillain |
| Gender: | Male |
| Race: | Human |
| Location: | Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, New York City, New York |
| Relatives: | Reina Alvarez Victor Alvarez |
| Status: | Deceased |
| First: | Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1 |
| Final: | Shadowland: Power Man #1 |
| Actor: | Theo Rossi [1] |
Shades is the code-name of a costumed supervillain featured in comic book titles published by Marvel Comics. He is part of the mainstream Marvel Universe and first appeared in Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1 in June, 1972.
Overview[]
Shades was a costumed supercriminal who was incarcerated at Seagate Prison. He was the partner of Comanche and part of a street gang operating inside the prison. Shades tried to recruit Carl Lucas to join their gang, but he refused. A fight broke out and Lucas successfully defended himself against both men. [2]
Notes & Trivia[]
- The character of Shades was created by writers Roy Thomas and Archie Goodwin and artist George Tuska.
- Real name: Unknown.
- Formerly a partner of the criminal known as Comanche.
- After a stint as a criminal, Shades reformed himself.
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References[]
- ↑ Theo Rossi played Hernan "Shades" Alvarez on episodes of Luke Cage.
- ↑ Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1