Saturday Showcase: Stegron, the Dinosaur Man

 

Stegron Vs the Lizard 

     It was a hectic 2020 and in my opinion, I didn't post enough. So, as the new year has arrived, I pledge to return to posting at least once a week.  I already have some interviews lined up for the near future as well as some film, TV, and book reviews.  Let us not waist anymore time, eh?  Today I am proud to announce the return of my Saturday Showcase.  The subject is none other than Stegron, the dinosaur man.  (One of my favorite villains from my childhood I must say.)

BIO:

    As the story goes, Vincent Stegron was hired by S.H.I.E.L.D. to work with Dr. Curt Connors to study DNA of dinosaurs from the Savage Land. Inspired by the experiment that turned Connors into the Lizard, Stegron stole some dinosaur DNA and injected himself with it. In moments Stegron transformed into an orange semi-humanoid Stegosaurus-like creature. Besides a physical transformation, Stegron gained the ability to command real dinosaurs, which he planned to use them in his plans for conquest of the world and converting all of humanity into creatures like himself. Taking several dinosaurs with him from the Savage Land to New York City, he encountered Spider-Man, Black Panther, and Ka-Zar. (Marvel Team-Up #19-20)  During the battle that followed, Stegron was beaten by being knocked into a nearby river and believed to have died from drowning.

    Months later, we find out he survived.  Stegron returned and forced Connors into helping him restore several dinosaur remains from a museum. Connors did what Stegron asked and accidentally turned into the Lizard. The two reptile-men clashed as Spider-Man arrived and later Stegron was sent into hibernation by the extremely cold temperatures the weather was producing. (Amazing Spider-Man #165-166) 

POWERS & ABILITIES:

HUMAN:

• Genius-level intellect
• Ability to transform into a large bipedal Stegosaurus-like creature

TRANSFORMED:

• Superhuman strength, speed, agility, reflexes, stamina and durability
• Sharp claws and teeth
• Spiked tail
• Ability to control or manipulate any dinosaur and the reptilian part of the brain in any life form
• Ability to drain life force from others through physical contact

STATS:

1. Publisher:  Marvel Comics
2. First Appearance:  Marvel Team-Up #19 (March 1974)
3. Created by:  Len Wein (writer) and Gil Kane (artist)
4. Full Name: Vincent Stegron
5. Notable Aliases:  The Dinosaur Man