The Red Skull is the name of a fictional comic book super-villain. He is featured in comic books published by Marvel Comics and is associated with the Captain America family of titles. The Red Skull is part of the mainstream Marvel Universe, but has also appeared in alternate continuity variations, as well as appearances in alternative media including animated projects and feature films. He appeared in the 1990 live-action Captain America movie as well as the big budget 2011 film Captain America: The Winter Soldier, where he was played by actor Hugo Weaving.
Characters[]
- George Maxon - The 1st Red Skull; Nazi agent.
- Johann Shmidt - The more well-known 1940s Red Skull and nemesis of Captain America.
- Albert Malik - 1950s Soviet spy villain.
- Sinthea Shmidt - Daughter of the original Red Skull.
Comics[]
- Fear Itself: Book of the Skull (2011) - One-shot prologue to "Fear Itself".
- Super-Villain Team-Up Vol 1 (1975-1980) - Featured in issues 10-17
- Red Skull Vol 1 (2011-2012) - Set in the 1940s.
- Red Skull Vol 2 (2015) - "Battleworld" continuity.
Notes[]
- The Red Skull was created by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon.