Abner Jenkins

Mach VI is a fictional anti-hero and former super-villain featured in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Originally known by the code name of the Beetle, he first appeared in Strange Tales, Volume 1 #123 in August, 1964.

Equipment

 * Beetle armor MK I: The MK I beetle armor was an insulated costume, helmet and set of wings. As a flying suit, it allowed Jenkins to fly through the air, perform aerial stunts and provided maneuverability. The gloves of the original armor had three extended finger tips equipped with suction cups, which aided him in acts of thievery. Jenkins wore this costume in the early years of his career during battles against the Human Torch, Spider-Man, and Daredevil.

Notes & Trivia



 * Abner Jenkins shucked the Beetle identity and first took on the first of many Mach code names beginning with Mach-1 in the pages of The Incredible Hulk, Volume 2 #449 in January, 1997.


 * Abner Jenkins first became Mach-II in Thunderbolts, Volume 1 #37 in April, 2000.


 * Abner Jenkins first became Mach-III in Thunderbolts, Volume 1 #57 in December, 2001.


 * Abner Jenkins first became Mach-IV in Thunderbolts, Volume 1 #144 in [[July, 2010.


 * Abner Jenkins first became Mach-VI in Superior Foes of Spider-Man #2 in October, 2013.