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| Ivan Petrovich | |
| Aliases: | Ivan Petrovitch Bezukhov |
| Continuity: | Marvel Universe |
| Notability: | Recurring character |
| Type: | Spy |
| Gender: | Male |
| Race: | Human |
| Location: | Stalingrad, Russia Madripoor San Francisco, California |
| Relatives: | Yuri Bezukov (son) |
| Status: | Alive |
| Born: | 1910s [1] |
| First: | Amazing Adventures, Vol. 2 #1 |
Ivan Petrovich is a fictional Russian spy featured in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is part of the mainstream Marvel Universe and first appeared in Amazing Adventures, Volume 2 #1. He is frequently associated with stories involving Black Widow.
Overview[]
Ivan Petrovich was a citizen of the Soviet Union and grew up in Stalingrad during the years leading up to World War II. During the Siege of Stalingrad, Ivan heard the cries of a woman in need. He spied a young mother clinging to her daughter atop a burning tower. There was no time to save both of them, but Ivan managed to catch the little girl as the tower collapsed killing the mother. The young girl was Natasha Romanoff. Ivan became Natasha's guardian and the two spent many years together, where he came to regard her as a daughter himself. He placed Natasha in the Soviet Red Room Academy where she excelled at all of her academic endeavors as well as becoming an accomplished gymnast and ballerina. When Natasha eventually grew up to become a KGB operative, Ivan remained by her side, posing as her chauffeur.
Notes & Trivia[]
- The character of Ivan Petrovich was created by writer Mike Friedrich and artist John Buscema.
Appearances[]
Categories[]
- Ivan Petrovich appearances
- Ivan Petrovich reprint appearances
- Ivan Petrovich flashback appearances
- Ivan Petrovich hallucination appearances