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- "If I am to accomplish my purpose -- by destroying Captain America -- I must surpass him in every way!"
- ―Red Guardian
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| Red Guardian | |
| Aliases: | Alexi Alanovich Shostakov Red Guardian Ronin |
| Continuity: | Marvel Universe |
| Notability: | Supporting character |
| Type: | Superhero |
| Gender: | Male |
| Race: | Human |
| Location: | Moscow, Russia People's Republic of China |
| Relatives: | Natasha Romanoff (ex-wife) |
| Status: | Alive |
| First: | Avengers, Vol. 1 #43 |
| Actor: | David Harbour [1] |
Alexi Shostakov, better known by his code name, the Red Guardian, is a fictional costumed superhero featured in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in Avengers, Volume 1 #43 in August, 1967. He later adopted the code name, Ronin. A version of Shotakov appeared in the 2020 feature film Black Widow, where he was played by actor David Harbour.
Overview[]
Alexi Shostakov was a test pilot for the Soviet Union and received national acclaim for his expertise and skill. While training at the KGB Red Room Academy, he met and fell in love with a ballerina/gymnist named Natasha Romanoff. The two were soon married, but wedded bliss was a short-lived luxury for the Shostakovs. The Soviets had their eyes on Alexi and had bigger plans for him. They faked Alexi's death and the official record stated that he died in an explosion while testing out a new type of rocket. In truth, the Soviets wanted him missions of greater import. They wanted to create their own State hero in much the same way that the United States had Captain America. After putting him through an intensive training program, Alexi Shostakov became the costumed Soviet hero known as Red Guardian.
Notes & Trivia[]
- The character of Alexi Shostakov was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema.
External Links[]
- Red Guardian at MDP
- Red Guardian at Wikipedia
- Red Guardian at Comic Vine
- Red Guardian at the Marvel Universe
- Red Guardian at the Marvel Appendix
- Red Guardian at the Marvel Directory