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| Frank Payne | |
| Aliases: | Constrictor Frank Schlichting |
| Continuity: | Marvel Universe |
| Notability: | Antagonist |
| Type: | Supervillain |
| Occupation: | Assassin |
| Gender: | Male |
| Race: | Cyborg |
| Location: | Racine, Wisconsin |
| Associations: | Frightful Four Masters of Evil S.H.I.E.L.D. |
| Relatives: | Sandy Constrictor II |
| Status: | Deceased |
| First: | Incredible Hulk #212 |
Frank Payne, aka the Constrictor, is a fictional costumed super-villain and a recurring antagonist featured in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is part of the mainstream Marvel Universe and is a known foe of the Hulk, Captain America, Spider-Man, and Iron Fist. He first appeared in Incredible Hulk #212 in June, 1977.
Biography[]
Frank Payne was originally an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., who was given the cover identity of a costumed super-villain called the Constrictor so he could infiltrate a criminal cartel known as The Corporation. During this time, he used the civilian alias of Frank Schlichting. Payne suffered a nervous breakdown during the time period. He cut ties with S.H.I.E.L.D. and embraced the life of a super-powered criminal in earnest. The Constrictor's primary weapon was an adamantium coil that he usually used as a whip.
Notes & Trivia[]
- The character of Frank Payne was created by writer Len Wein and artists Sal Buscema and Ernie Chan.
- Constrictor (Frank Payne) redirects to this page.
- Constrictor is one of the few snake-themed villains who was not a member of the Serpent Society, though he was invited to join.
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Appearances[]
- Iron Man 144 (In flashback only)