[25], While the heroes were away fighting the Secret Wars, New York Police Department faced many supervillains, including Batroc. [33], In the MC2 continuity, Batroc the Leaper still operates his own criminal syndicate, until stopped by American Dream. That's already dangerous enough for someone of his skill level, but coupling that with a weapon that adds more damage to the kicks and he becomes a much less absurd villain. He serves as the main antagonist of the prequel comic Marvel's Avengers: Captain America. Batroc is a French costumed mercenary who specializes in savate (also known as "La Boxe Française"), a form... Other Media. He was the first of them to die, attacked by Agent Toad and terminated by two of S.H.I.E.L.D. [8] However it turned out it wasn't the Stranger, but Jakar who had contracted the Leaper to abduct children. Batroc Batroc: Personnage de fiction apparaissant dans Tales of Suspense. Batroc was next employed by the Kingpin, who was attempting to gain a business foothold in Europe. 1 Appearances 1.1 Ultimate Spider-Man 1.2 Captain America: The Winter Soldier 2 Gallery One of Batroc's robberies is thwarted by someone who looks like Spider-Man. Superior's return to Earth. [45], Having survive his encounter with Captain America, Batroc started working as a mercenary for an organization named M.O.D.O.K. Spider-Man and Captain America in Doctor Doom's Revenge, "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Georges St-Pierre, Emily VanCamp Reprise Marvel Roles In Set Pics", "Falcon & Winter Soldier Set Photos Confirm The Return of Batroc", "UFC's GSP lands role in Captain America sequel", "Exclusive: Marvel's 'Avengers Alliance' Gets 'Winter Soldier' And 'Guardians of The Galaxy' Upgrades", Captain America and Nick Fury: Blood Truce, Captain America and Nick Fury: The Otherworld War, Captain America in: The Doom Tube of Dr. Megalomann. I added a paragraph about Batroc's presence in the Cage. Biography. Jump to navigation Jump to search. He was one of M.O.D.O.K. "[28], Batroc was among the villains hired by Wallace Klaw for his invasion of Wakanda. Batroc ( Georges Batroc) ( français: Batroc le Sauteur) est un super-vilain fictif apparaissant dans des bandes dessinées américaines publiées par Marvel Comics.Créé par l'écrivain Stan Lee et l'artiste Jack Kirby, le personnage est apparu pour la première fois dans Tales of Suspense # 75, 1966. Batroc was then hired by a foreign power to locate a "seismo-bomb" with the first known Batroc's Brigade (consisting of the original Swordsman and the Living Laser). [8] In both of these stories, Batroc was regarded as a deadly combatant, his skill respected by enemies and employers alike. The first Batroc's Brigade were the Swordsman and the Living Laser, hired by an undisclosed power to locate and obtain the "seismo-bomb". [53], Weapons Proficient: Batroc is proficient with most conventional weapons, though he rarely uses any. Taskmaster expressed his shock that Tarantula and Batroc were heterosexual before soundly beating the two villains' offspring, tossing them effortlessly off of a building, noting that he also "hates ethnic stereotypes. [2], Batroc travelled to London to try and convince Zaran and Machete to leave R.A.I.D., as he was against causing massive civilian casualties. Batroc jokes about the "bug" going splat but Spider-Man jump… [5], He sometimes works by himself, and sometimes employing helpers referred to as Batroc's Brigade. files pointing to a HYDRA conspiracy. [1] He is a mercenary and a master of the French form of kick-boxing known as savate. Batroc himself is French, from Marseille. He first battled Captain America during this mission. [39] Because of this, Batroc held a grudge towards Wilson, and was one of the criminals contacted by Gorman, a corrupt S.H.I.E.L.D. [14], He teamed up with Mr. Hyde to commit crimes throughout New York. [42], When All-New Captain America Sam Wilson, with Steve Rogers' son Nomad, came to Ecuador's Hydra base to neutralize it, Batroc was defending a machine that was absorbing the blood of an unknown boy. He is later captured by Alexander Pierce and brought in for questioning, but remained silent during the interrogation. Although he has primarily appeared in the pages of Captain America, he has also faced off against the Punisher, Spider-Man, Deadpool, Hawkeye, Iron Fist and Gambit. [18], Trick Shot then hired Batroc and his Brigade to take out the Avenger Hawkeye. Batroc dominated the fight and won, but he was hit by one of Tarantula’s poisoned spikes, and had to run away to find an antidote. I've included a quote, but I'm falmost positive it is innacurate, since I only have access to a translated version of the text. [34] He was later recruited into their ranks. He hijacks a S.H.I.E.L.D. 's soldiers.[37]. Georges Batroc is a French-Algerian mercenary, pirate, and martial artist. Steve won, but, much like the comics, Batroc gave Captain America a pretty good fight. Batroc fights Rogers, but escapes despite being defeated. [50], Disguised as a father and daughter to get inside, Batroc and Gwen broke into Chance's flying casino to steal money, with Gwen holding back the comic sound effects so Batroc could kick down the vault door. [7], Batroc and his Brigade teamed up to battle Cap again. Nick Fury later reveals to Rogers that he hired Batroc to take the ship to give him an excuse to send Romanoff on board so she could steal confidential S.H.I.E.L.D. Mixed martial arts and former UFC star Georges St-Pierre is very … Русский ; View source. He soon left and became a mercenary, gaining the nickname "Batroc the Leaper" due to his specialty in savate (also known as "La Boxe Française"), a form of French kickboxing. He is among the supervillains recruited by Klaw to invade Wakanda. Batroc has an army of assassins to try and defeat Iron Fist, however Daniel is able to hold them at bay, and eventually defeat them all. [32] He is also skilled in parkour. They are ambushed by Deadpool however and Batroc ends up killed by him. Batroc the Leaper Reportedly Back for 'Falcon and the Winter Soldier' March 3, 2020; Alex Josiah; While we still don’t know much about the overall plot of Marvel’s upcoming first Disney Plus series, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, there’s been some pretty interesting stuff popping up over the last few days, such as those set videos of Wyatt Russell and Sebastian Stan as U.S. He is proficient in virtually all unarmed combat, and is a master of savate (French kickboxing). Batroc the Leaper makes a brief appearance in the Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes episode "The Big House". Mr. Hyde threatened to kill thousands of people. Batroc the Leaper is a master of the French form of kick-boxing, savate. Batroc in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. He swore revenge upon them only for their collective might to scare him off. He lured Captain America into a rematch, in which he insisted HYDRA not intervene, and again lost; however, when HYDRA agents prepared to kill both Cap and himself, Batroc, incensed at such "men wizout honair", switched sides to help Cap against HYDRA. [volume & issue needed], During the Secret Empire storyline, Batroc the Leaper alongside the Living Laser and Whirlwind, attack a haggard, bearded man in a torn World War II army uniform who identifies himself as Steve Rogers. They were involved in a huge, pointless brawl with a group of random superheroes. Batroc's Brigade then face Batman, but he is assisted by the Black Panther, the Huntress and the Black Widow, in defeating the Brigade. [22], Batroc has a daughter who is teamed in villainy with the daughter of similar B-list supervillain the Tarantula. [30], During the "King in Black" storyline, Batroc the Leaper is among the villains recruited by Mayor Wilson Fisk to be part of his Thunderbolts at the time of Knull's invasion.[31]. Wilson and Nomad engaged the mercenary to save the kid, with Georges almost defeating Cap. With the base and its equipment lost, and any ties with their backer surely cut, Batroc, Terrible Eye, and Mega Tony decided to dissolve M.O.D.O.K. 's elite operatives, together with chemist Mega Tony and sorceress Terrible Eye. He believed Gwen's plan to deal with the invasion was too irresponsible and chaotic, and believing forcing Gwen to surrender to the Teuthidans was a much more peaceful option. [29], While the Rhino, the Black Knight, Klaw, and Nigandan troops were battling on the frontline, Batroc and Klaw targeted Queen Mother Ramonda in her personal apartments. [35], In the alternate continuity of the 2005 "House of M" storyline, Batroc the Leaper is a member of the Hood's extensive-criminal empire. While he had the upper hand, Batroc was defeated when Sinclair stomped on the brake at a critical moment, ejecting him from the car. [1], Batroc returned to his mercenary confronting new Captain America, Bucky while on a job to steal from the United Nations. [9] The Machinesmith's Baron Strucker android known as "the Hood" then hired a new Batroc's Brigade (consisting of the Porcupine and Whirlwind) to battle Captain America. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. If the villain who Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) faced off against in the opening moments of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode one seemed familiar to you, there’s a very good reason for that – he’s Georges Batroc, also known as Batroc the Leaper! [44] This version is an Algerian mercenary and pirate. [21], Cap disguised as "Crossbones" ran into Batroc, who reminded him of an old wager that Crossbones could defeat any five men in unarmed combat. In "Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe Again", Batroc appears alongside Bullseye as one of two mercenaries sent by Red Skull to kill Deadpool after he starts killing off villains. 151 Appearances of Georges Batroc (Earth-616), 16 Minor Appearances of Georges Batroc (Earth-616), Media Georges Batroc (Earth-616) was Mentioned in, 79 Images featuring Georges Batroc (Earth-616), 19 Quotations by or about Georges Batroc (Earth-616), Character Gallery: Georges Batroc (Earth-616), https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Georges_Batroc_(Earth-616)?oldid=6314794. [9], When Iron Fist tried to clear his name with Joy Meachum, she still will not believe him, and her Uncle Ward has him attacked by his latest paid assassin: Batroc. [30], Taking her as hostage, Klaw intended to force T'Challa to commit suicide, but the Black Panther S'Yan and a couple of Dora Milaje intervened and the two groups fought. They battled Cap and Diamondback.[20]. Both daughters take their fathers' respective costumes and titles. Batroc is portrayed by Georges St-Pierre and appears as a minor antagonist in the Marvel Cinematic movie... Gallery. [27] Also, he was working with The Man with No Face, a mysterious being from Captain America's past. When Batroc introduced himself with typical bluster, Cap revealed, to Batroc's delight, that he had already heard of the mercenary. This is when he first fought Captain America during this mission. We're talking about Batroc the Leaper, also known as Georges Batroc, played by Canadian mixed martial artist Georges St-Pierre. Batroc the Leaper has no superhuman abilities, but is in peak physical condition in every respect. When he and his thugs were robbing a jewelry store, they're stopped by the new Spider-Man's "venom strike". He is a master of Savate, a traditional French martial art, as well as Kickboxing, using his skills to become one of the world's most wanted men. [volume & issue needed] He was fine with it, figuring on earning some money until MODOK killed him. He … Batroc, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, first appeared in Tales of Suspense #75 in March 1966. Batroc was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. -- Thunderclaw 14:49, 13 May 2006 (UTC) French. He was defeated by Black Panther's royal bodyguards. When Batroc introduced himself with typical bluster, Cap revealed, to Batroc's delight, that he had already heard of the mercenary. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Tales of Suspense #75, 1966. [28] It is soon revealed that Batroc was stealing the original Human Torch's remains for reverse engineering. Batroc. This version's martial arts skills are also present. Batroc The Leaper started out as Georges Batroc, a member of the French Foreign Legion. Marie Batroc Prime Marvel Universe . I thought you were more than just a shield.Batroc to Captain America Georges Batroc is a recurring antagonist in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Batroc The Leaper Georges Batroc MCU. This is when he first fought Captain Americaduring this mission. But after returning to federal custody, Batroc registered with the Superhuman Registration Act,[24] and was sent to a superhuman training facility located at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia to train recruits in the martial arts[25] before being transferred over to Camp Hammond. Batroc was then approached by Union Jack who was seeking Batroc's friends in the hopes of stopping R.A.I.D. Who is he? [19], Baron Helmut Zemo hired Batroc's Brigade to retrieve fragments of the Bloodstone. Marvel: Avengers Alliance (Earth-12131) LEGO Marvel Universe (Earth-13122) Marvel vs. Capcom (Earth-30847) Marvel Heroes (Earth-TRN258) Marvel Avengers Academy (Earth-TRN562) Others. It is entirely possible he has some sort of low-level, low-profile mutation, especially when it comes to the strength in his legs. [32] He is also a skilled military tactician, having formerly been in the French Foreign Legion. [22] When Cap refused to let Batroc defeat him, "Crossbones" was revealed to the audience as Captain America. Nearly seven years after making his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut as Batroc the Leaper, mixed martial arts legend Georges St. Pierre is making his return. After a fight with some aliens in which they did not get paid, the group broke up. The last time that we saw Georges St-Pierre’s Georges Batroc (the Leaper) was in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Both daughters adopted their fathers' respective costumes and titles. St-Pierre reprises the role in the 2021 Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. [49], Gwen managed to defeat the Teuthidans and rescue her friends at the cost of M.O.D.O.K. His face was seen with other supervillains when the Mad Thinker explained to Whirlwind that there will soon be a Breakout. Gwenpool who killed their team's assassin and took credit for his kills, earning her an unwanted place on the team. [26], When the Justice League came to the Marvel Universe; Batroc briefly confronted Batman when he was one of the villains recruited by Krona for his army. Writer Mark Waid described the character as ahead of his time, saying that he "was a Jean-Claude Van Damme, but he was in the 1960s." [3][4], Later, he was hired by Hydra to abduct Sharon Carter. The Great Lakes Avengers rush to aid Grasshopper with the robbery and ask him to join the team, Grasshopper accepts shortly before Zaran throws a dagger at his head. Batroc (Georges Batroc) (French: Batroc le Sauteur) is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They committed robberies while posing as members of the Defenders, until stopped by a Defenders contingent. Batroc disguised himself as a security guard during a London operation, and did get his solo shot at Alvarez. [36] Batroc stole the original Human Torch's remains for reverse engineering. The mainstream version can be found here: Batroc the Leaper. [16], Batroc joined the Lethal Legion led by the Porcupine. agent who also wanted to kill Deadpool. (Mercenary Organization Dedicated Only to Killing), led by the villain of the same name. The FFL is a military service branch of the French Army dating back to the 19th century that is unique in that it permits the membership of those of non-French origins. Later, he was hired by Hydra to abduct Sha… His cadre to spearhead the operation included Batroc, Rapido, the assassin Snakebite, and wheelman Chauffard. Marvel Database is a FANDOM Comics Community. Batroc the Leaper. [10], Batroc then formed a third Batroc's Brigade, which consisted of various unnamed henchmen, rather than known supervillains, since supervillains had failed Batroc in the past. [41] Batroc later came across Deadpool in a subway, but got out alive because Wilson was under the control of his pacifist persona, Zenpool, at the time. English. [35] He later worked with The Man with No Face, a man from Cap's past. The character is played by Georges St-Pierre in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the 2014 film Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Batroc is also an experienced thief and smuggler who can speak both French and English. She subsequently defeated MODOK when he found out her secret and took over the team briefly. [47], Shortly after Gwen overthrew their boss and became leader of M.O.D.O.K.,[48] Batroc and the other elite members were kidnapped by an army of Teuthidans. [52], Near-Superhuman Conditioning: Batroc has no superhuman powers; however, he constantly pushed his own limits with pinnacle of training until he was capable of achieving near-superhuman feats of acrobatics. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Batroc_the_Leaper&oldid=1014803284, Articles with unsourced statements from February 2017, Articles with unsourced statements from November 2017, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Extraordinary agility, flexibility and reflexes, Batroc the Leaper makes a brief appearance in the, Batroc the Leaper appears as a mini-boss in, This page was last edited on 29 March 2021, at 04:55. :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georges_St-Pierre...and his character? Georges Batroc, known in the criminal community as “Batroc the Leaper” for his mastery of Savate (French kickboxing), is an adept thief with questionable honor, making him … Batroc was the first member of M.O.D.O.K. Batroc also escaped afterwards, indicating how sneaky the villain can be. He and Cap teamed up to take down Mr. When Batroc was going to kill Sam Wilson, Ian Zola arrived and hit him with his Horde Crusher causing his fall, apparently killing the Leaper. [4], Sporting a new costume designed by John Romita Jr., Batroc served as Klaw's top lieutenant in the first arc of Reginald Hudlin's 2005 re-launch of Black Panther.[5]. 62 likes. This team was first seen when Obadiah Stane contracted them to steal Captain America's shield and Batroc finally succeeded. [13] They committed crimes to tarnish their name, but they were defeated by the actual Defenders. Georges St-Pierre's Marvel villain Batroc the Leaper is back and more lethal in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, now streaming on Disney+. In the character's first appearance, he was hired by Them to steal the Inferno-42 cylinder. His leg muscles are particularly well developed, enabling him to leap great distances equal to an Olympic athlete. Now a mercenary he was hired by THEM to steal the Inferno 42 cylinder. The Dark Knight defeated him (off-panel). Batroc has occasionally led his own team, "Batroc's Brigade", although the membership has changed over time. The Taskmaster expresses his shock that the Tarantula and Batroc are heterosexual before soundly beating the two villains' offspring, tossing them effortlessly off of a building, noting that he also "hates ethnic stereotypes. Batroc wanted to duel him. to find out their newest recruit, Gwen Poole had actually no skills or powers whatsoever. The Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America in Dr. Doom's Revenge! [51] Batroc later reunited with Gwen and the rest of the former M.O.D.O.K. He is assisted by people that appear to be Sam Wilson and a Bucky Barnes with both his arms. He is a French costumed mercenary who specializes in savate (also known as "La Boxe Française"), a form of kickboxing, with acrobatic skills and unusual articulate flexibility. [53], Master Martial Artist: Batroc is considered one of the most formidable unarmed combatants in the world. [10] Batroc angrily left the Meachum building over a dispute about his payment. Amazing Fantasy #15 (Spider-Man's First Appearance), Tales of Suspense #39 (Iron Man's First Appearance), Incredible Hulk #181 (Wolverine's First Appearance), Mercenary Organization Dedicated Only to Killing (Earth-616)/Members, French Foreign Legion (Earth-616)/Members, High Council of Hydra (Earth-616)/Members, Lethal Legion (Porcupine) (Earth-616)/Members, Power Grid/Fighting Skills/Master: Several Forms of Combat. He lured Cap into a trap, in which he insisted Hydra not intervene, and again lost; however, when Hydra agents prepared to kill both Cap and Batroc, Batroc, incensed at such "men wizout honair," switched sides to help Cap against Hydra. Batroc the Leaper is a mercenary and criminal of France.. [34], A zombiefied version of Batroc the Leaper appears in the third installment of the Marvel Zombies series, where he is killed by Absorbing Man's trademark concrete ball and chain. Batroc is capable of leaping about 10 feet in the air unaided. Georges Batroc follows an intensive training regimen magnifying the natural power of his body. Batroc the Leaper appears in Black Panther, voiced by JB Blanc. Batroc challenged Steve with his usual kicks and flips. Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z. A female Batroc the Leaper was an enemy of Petra-Parker, Spider-Girl of Earth-TRN454. 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