Speedball - The Masked Marvel

Pages: 320
Published: 2019
Language: English

Robbie Baldwin is a high school student who gains incredible powers after an accident involving an extra-dimensional energy source. He becomes Speedball, the Masked Marvel, a hero who can generate a kinetic energy field that makes him invulnerable and allows him to bounce around like a rubber ball. He must learn to balance his normal life with his new responsibilities as a superhero.

Prose complexity: 1/10

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Authors

Mary Jo Duffy

Mary Jo Duffy is a comic book writer who shaped many beloved Marvel series. Her credits include The Uncanny X-Men, What If?, and Power Man and Iron Fist. She also wrote for Star Wars comics.

Roger Stern

Roger Stern is a veteran comic book writer known for his work on Superman and The Avengers. He also created the character Speedball and wrote titles such as Writer's Block and ¡Yo quiero ser un vengador!.

Steve Ditko

Steve Ditko is an influential artist, best known for his foundational work at Marvel, including creating Speedball - The Masked Marvel. His contributions also span titles like STRANGE SUSPENSE and MUNDOS INEXPLORADOS, exploring genres from superhero to suspense and sci-fi.

Tom Defalco

Tom Defalco has a long history in comic books, writing for many Marvel heroes. He's known for his runs on Speedball - The Masked Marvel and Avengers - West Coast Avengers, plus the Marvel Holiday Special. Defalco also contributed to Tödlicher Droide and worked alongside artist Steve Ditko.