Grey Gargoyle ( Paul Pierre Duval ) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics .
35-483: The Grey Gargoyle first appeared in Journey into Mystery #107 (Aug. 1964) and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby . Paul Pierre Duval is a French chemist whose right hand was transformed into stone following a chemical accident, granting the ability to petrify anything it touches. Duval, however, becomes bored and attempts to achieve immortality by confronting Thor and stealing his hammer, Mjolnir . Thor
70-455: A horror comics anthology, it changed to giant-monster and science fiction stories in the late 1950s. Beginning with issue #83 ( cover dated Aug. 1962), it ran the superhero feature " The Mighty Thor ", created by writers Stan Lee and Larry Lieber and artist Jack Kirby , and inspired by the mythological Norse thunder god . The series, which was renamed for its superhero star with issue #126 (March 1966), has been revived three times: in
105-614: A lamppost as a power source and sending a bolt which fuses the Gargoyles limbs. Odin then fully restores Thor's power. The Grey Gargoyle appears in the title Tales of Suspense , attempting to steal an experimental device for use against Thor, but is stopped by his fellow Avenger Iron Man . The character continues to play the role of industrial saboteur in the title Captain America , attempting to steal an experimental chemical called Element X before being stopped by Captain America ;
140-782: A late start, Worlds Unknown (May 1973). The first five issues of Journey into Mystery vol. 2 featured such adaptations as Robert E. Howard 's "Dig Me No Grave", by writer Thomas and penciler Gil Kane , in issue #1; Robert Bloch 's "Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper" by Thomas and Ron Goulart and penciler Kane, in #2; and H. P. Lovecraft 's "The Haunter of the Dark" by Goulart and penciler Gene Colan , in addition to anthological horror stories by writers including George Alec Effinger , Steve Gerber , Steve Englehart , and Steve Skeates , and pencilers such as Billy Graham , Jim Starlin , Ralph Reese , and P. Craig Russell . Most issues also included
175-502: A magical gem from a mysterious apparition and works with it to kill Kronnitt and several other gods. In his quest, he obtains the Destroyer armor and battles Thor , who eventually decapitates and kills him. Desak possessed superhuman strength, endurance, and durable stone-like skin. Desak had the ability to fly, teleport, shoot energy beams from his eyes, and survive indefinitely in the void of space. Using his amulet, he can absorb
210-698: A plot to target the Catalyst. At Empire State University , Curt Connors reveals the Catalyst to the crowd when the Lethal Legion attacks. However, they are eventually defeated and imprisoned in Ravencroft . In Sinister War , Grey Gargoyle is killed by the Sin-Eater , but is eventually resurrected and joins the Sinful Six. As Thor fights Radioactive Man , Mister Hyde , and King Cobra , he
245-568: A proper ending when the alternative would have surely been easier. In Gillen's final issue, a letter from Tom Hiddleston , who portrays Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe , was published, in which he praised Gillen for his take on the character. With issue #646, the focus of Journey into Mystery changed with its rebranding under the Marvel NOW! imprint . Written by Kathryn Immonen and drawn by Valerio Schiti ,
280-457: A reprinted story from Marvel's 1950s predecessor, Atlas Comics . By issue #6, however, the magazine became a reprint title featuring science-fiction and giant-monster tales from the first Journey into Mystery series, as well as from the " pre-superhero Marvel " anthologies Amazing Adult Fantasy , Strange Tales , Strange Worlds , and Tales to Astonish . As a consequence of the company-wide crossover " Heroes Reborn ", Thor ceased to be
315-534: Is reverted to Grey Gargoyle by the end of the storyline, and Odin returns those he affected to normal. In Avengers: Standoff! , Grey Gargoyle appears as an inmate of Pleasant Hill, a gated community established by S.H.I.E.L.D. In Secret Empire , Grey Gargoyle joins Helmut Zemo's Army of Evil. In a lead-up to the Sins Rising arc, Count Nefaria forms a new incarnation of the Lethal Legion, consisting of Grey Gargoyle, Living Laser , and Whirlwind in
350-533: Is reverted to human form, his power temporarily neutralized. In the title Iron Man the Gargoyle adopts the false identity of sculptor Paul St. Pierre, and intends to make a fortune in the art world by selling persons transformed to stone as authentic sculptures. The ruse, however, is discovered by Iron Man, who defeats the villain. During the Acts of Vengeance storyline, Doctor Doom hires Grey Gargoyle to battle
385-415: Is then ambushed by Grey Gargoyle who starts to turn him to stone. Though he notices that Thor's belt hasn't turned to stone as it is resisting his touch. After Grey Gargoyle mentions to his fellow villains that his petrifying touch lasts for an hour, Mister Hyde breaks Thor's petrified form. Grey Gargoyle was surprised at what Mister Hyde did as Mister Hyde tells him that they argue about that move. Then he and
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#1732794138299420-590: Is turned to stone in their first battle, but turns back to Donald Blake when he falls over and strikes the floor with his hammer. As Blake, he defeats the Gargoyle by luring him into the Hudson River in New York City , using a projection of Thor, leaving the villain buried at the bottom. The Grey Gargoyle eventually reappears after being hauled up from the river, whereupon he turns to stone two people examining him. Believing that Blake can help him find Thor,
455-504: The Falcon and Nick Fury . An appearance in the title Marvel Team-Up against Captain America and fellow hero Spider-Man ends with the Gargoyle being trapped in a rocket and launched into deep space . The character reappears in the title Thor , and is revealed to have been rescued by the crew of the alien spaceship the Bird of Prey and nominated their captain. After a battle with Thor
490-520: The Greco-Roman demigod Hercules . Comics historian Les Daniels noted that "the adventures of Thor were gradually transformed from stories about a strange-looking superhero into a spectacular saga." A second Journey into Mystery ran 19 issues (October 1972 – October 1975). The title was one of four launched by Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Roy Thomas to form a line of science fiction and horror anthologies with more thematic cohesion than
525-718: The Grim Reaper recruits Grey Gargoyle into a new incarnation of the Lethal Legion , who oppose Norman Osborn . During the Heroic Age storyline, it is claimed that he has a discarded and disavowed daughter named Mortar who is a member of the Bastards of Evil . The Grey Gargoyle is later shown as an inmate of The Raft. When an EMP surge shuts down the Raft's defenses, the inmates attempt an escape. Purple Man compels
560-541: The Hulk . However, Hulk resists the Gargoyle's power and then humiliates him by breaking his arm. The Gargoyle appears in the title She-Hulk and in another title of Thor where he is summoned by Zarrko to fight the Thor Corps but was defeated by Beta Ray Bill . He later appeared as the pawn of an alien shapeshifter in the title Fantastic Four . The Gargoyle's power temporarily incapacitates Fantastic Four member
595-476: The Thing , who recovers with the added benefit of being able to now transform between human form and his superstrong rock-like form. After another appearance in the title Thor and almost instant defeat by the god slaying entity Desak , the Gargoyle features in the title New Avengers with other criminals attempting to escape the prison facility The Raft. After a brief appearance in the humorous title She-Hulk ,
630-499: The 1970s as a horror anthology, and in the 1990s and 2010s with characters from Marvel's Thor mythos. The title was also used in 2019 for a limited series as part of the " War of the Realms " storyline. The first Journey into Mystery series was initially a horror-fantasy anthology published by Marvel Comics ' 1950s forerunner, Atlas Comics , with a first issue cover-dated June 1952. Artist Joe Kubert , who would later become one of
665-649: The Grey Gargoyle battles heroines Spider-Woman and Ms. Marvel in the title Civil War: The Initiative ; appears briefly in the fourth volume of the title New Warriors and in the Spider-Man title published under the Marvel Adventures imprint. Grey Gargoyle is recruited to join a "crime army" formed by the villain the Hood in the title The New Avengers . During the " Dark Reign " storyline,
700-527: The Grey Gargoyle goes after him. He pursues them through the streets, becoming angry at their escaping him and finally deciding to eliminate Blake. However he is delayed by an Asgardian blinding him with an arrow that gives off light, after which the Asgardian restores the Thunder God's power. The Grey Gargoyle is incapacitated by Thor once again as he uses his hammer to trap the Grey Gargoyle by tapping
735-539: The Grey Gargoyle to stop a door from closing by jamming his head into the mechanism. In Fear Itself , Grey Gargoyle obtains one of the Serpent 's hammers and becomes Mokk, the Breaker of Faith. Mokk transforms the entire population of Paris to stone. When Iron Man intervenes, Mokk damages his armor and energy supply, forcing him to flee, and also fends off attacks from Detroit Steel , Sasha Hammer , and Rescue . Mokk
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#1732794138299770-833: The Hellhound, and Balder the Brave go on a quest to save the Earth. In 2023, the McElroys continued the storyline in the " Outre Space " arc of their tabletop role playing podcast, The Adventure Zone , using the Marvel Multiverse rules set. Desak Desak Sterixian , more commonly known as Desak the God Slayer , is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics . The character
805-639: The Thor-spinoff backup feature "Tales of Asgard" beginning in issue #97 (Oct. 1963). They were dropped entirely with issue #105 (June 1964), when the "Thor" feature expanded from 13 to 18 pages. With the previous issue, the cover logo had changed to Journey into Mystery with the Mighty Thor . Its final issue was #125 (Feb. 1966), after which the series was retitled The Mighty Thor in its trademarked cover logo and simply Thor in its postal indicia copyright notice. Thor's evil adoptive brother Loki
840-658: The character has been a mainstay in the Marvel Universe, and was renamed Xemnu the Titan. Journey into Mystery #69 and the teen-humor title Patsy Walker #95 (both June 1961) are the first modern comic books labeled "Marvel Comics", with each showing an "MC" box on its cover. Beginning with issue #83 (Aug. 1962), the title introduced the Norse god superhero Thor . The anthological stories, by now primarily science fiction -fantasy, gradually diminished after this, with
875-569: The character is lost in space once again. The Grey Gargoyle eventually returns to Earth in a meteorite in the title Avengers , and battles briefly before being defeated and imprisoned. The character reappears in the title as part of Baron Helmut Zemo 's incarnation of the Masters of Evil . In an encounter with the Avenger the Black Knight , the Gargoyle grasps the hero's enchanted sword and
910-482: The company's earlier attempts that decade, which had included the series Chamber of Darkness and Tower of Shadows . Whereas those titles generally presented original stories, these new books would instead adapt genre classics and other stories. With the four titles' debuts set to be staggered over the course of four months, Marvel premiered Journey into Mystery vol. 2 (October 1972), Chamber of Chills (Nov. 1972), Supernatural Thrillers (Dec. 1972), and, with
945-497: The focus of his own series, which was restored to Journey into Mystery beginning with issue #503 (Nov. 1996). The feature "The Lost Gods" ran through issue #513, followed by issues starring Shang-Chi , Master of Kung Fu and the Black Widow for three issues each, and reluctant vampire Hannibal King for two, ending with issue #521 (June 1998). The Thor title resumed its original numbering in 2009 with Thor #600, including
980-454: The footage that will expose Enchantress as Roxxon's new CEO and that the villains will get their rematch by drawing Thor to them. The Grey Gargoyle can temporarily transform himself and whatever he touches into organic stone. He also has a master's degree in chemistry. Journey into Mystery Journey into Mystery is an American comic book series initially published by Atlas Comics , then by its successor, Marvel Comics . Initially
1015-438: The intervening issues of Thor in its count while disregarding the 1990s Journey Into Mystery issues. Starting with issue #622, the series for a second time had its title restored to Journey Into Mystery , which accompanied the launch of a new title, Mighty Thor. Thor's supporting cast returned as the focus of a run written by Kieron Gillen , who had written Thor from #604 to #614, and drawn by Doug Braithwaite . Starring
1050-745: The main war comics artists for DC Comics , drew the story "The Hog" in Journey into Mystery #21 (January 1955). Issue #23 was the first to be approved by the Comics Code Authority , which led to restrictions on horror comics. The title was caught in the collapse of Atlas' distributor, and publication was suspended for a year between issues #48 (Aug. 1957) and #49 (Nov. 1958). Xemnu , a huge, furry alien monster, first appeared in Journey Into Mystery #62 (Nov. 1960). The character reappeared in issue #66 (March 1961). Since then
1085-512: The other villains witness Thor's shattered remains pulling themselves back together as Thor is restored to normal. After Thor defeated Radioactive Man and Mister Hyde, Grey Gargoyle and his fellow villains are teleported away where they meet with their employer Dario Agger . After Agger mentions about the surveillance left behind where what happened was part of Enchantress' doing and hearing about Iron Man's upcoming war with Roxxon, Agger states to Grey Gargoyle and his fellow villains that he will leak
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1120-605: The series began starring the Marvel Asgardians , with the Lady Sif as its lead character. The series was cancelled with issue #655 (Oct. 2013). During the " War of the Realms " storyline in 2019, the title was used for a limited five–issue run written by Griffin , Justin , Travis and Clint McElroy . The series was drawn by André Lima Araújo with covers from Valerio Schiti. In the limited series, Spider-Man, Hawkeye, Wonder Man, Sebastian Druid, Death Locket, Thori
1155-557: Was created by Dan Jurgens and Tom Grummett and first appears in Thor Annual 2001. The character has been succeeded in his role as a killer of gods by the character Gorr the God Butcher , a more brutal character with a similar mission to kill gods, though the two are unrelated beyond this. Desak comes from an unnamed planet whose inhabitants worship the god Kronnitt. After his daughter is sacrificed to Kronnitt, Desak obtains
1190-696: Was introduced in issue #85 (October 1962). Other adversaries for the new hero included the Radioactive Man introduced in #93 (June 1963), the Enchantress and the Executioner in #104 (April 1964), the Absorbing Man in #114 (March 1965), and the Destroyer in #118 (July 1965). An oversized annual publication , featuring Thor, was released in 1965 and introduced the Marvel version of
1225-617: Was the Thor antagonist Loki , who had been reincarnated as a child following his sacrifice in the series Siege . Gillen's run was favorably reviewed, with one critic writing: Gillen's work has always been big on theme and interconnectedness, and this is no exception. The finale encapsulates the run as a whole — ambitious, ambiguous, clever and uncompromising, as challenging as it is entertaining. Sometimes those qualities hurt it, and although sales were never especially healthy it's to Marvel's credit that they helped keep it afloat long enough for
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