Today's #Capes365 character is circling overhead while we write this post. Adrian Toomes, better known as the 2nd Vulture, debuted this date in 1963 in Amazing Spider-Man #2. (The original Vulture was a little-known adversary of Toro & the original Human Torch!)

Today's #Capes365 character is going to bring the CARNAGE! Cletus Kasady first bonds with the homicidal symbiote this date in 1992 in Amazing Spider-Man 361. He had previously been introduced several months prior as cellmates with Eddie Brock, serving time for nearly a dozen murders.

Pardon me, Master Bruce, but I thought you might be interested to know about today's #Capes365 character. Alfred Pennyworth debuted this date in 1943 in Batman 16. Originally called Alfred Beagle, he was the bumbling overweight butler to Bruce Wayne, whose father had served under Thomas Wayne.

Today's #Capes365 character has cast a spell on readers since his debut. Billy Kaplan, aka Asgardian and then Wiccan, debuted this date in 2005 in Young Avengers #1. Like Tommy Shepherd (who we covered on 1/18), he's the sort-of-reincarnated magical son of the Scarlet Witch & Vision.

You'll find today's #Capes365 character in the sewers, because she justifiably doesn't trust the surface dwellers much. Callisto, leader of the Morlocks, debuted this date in 1983 in Uncanny X-Men 169 when she kidnapped Angel to mate with him. At least buy him dinner and a drink first...

Today's #Capes365 focus is set on nothing short than the total annihilation of everything that was, is, and will ever be! The Anti-Monitor debuted this date in 1985 in Crisis on Infinite Earths 2, as the primary antagonist of the event, confirming that the DC Universe would never be the same again!

Today's #Capes365 character is an homage to the legend Jack Kirby, who died this date in 1994 at the age of 76. The One-Above-All made its debut in Fantastic Four 511 as the analogue to God, who created the Multiverse and everything in it. As Eminem said, why be a King when you could be a God?

Today's #Capes365 character demanded we cover him today, and who are we to deny Maxwell Lord what he wants? The amoral businessman debuted this date in 1987 in Justice League 1, and quickly became the benefactor for the League, despite some members' justifiable reservations about ceding control.

Today's #Capes365 character is a shining example of a side character who displays some solid character development. Foggy Nelson debuted in Daredevil 1 this date in 1964 (don't worry, we'll get to ol' Hornhead in just a few weeks) and quickly cemented himself as an integral foil to Matt Murdock.

Today's #Capes365 character may have the deck stacked against him, but he's sure to deal out a lot of pain before you fold! Jack of Hearts debuted this date in 1976 in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu 22 as an adversary to the White Tiger before becoming the hero we know & love.

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Today's #Capes365 character is the Ghost Who Walks! The Phantom debuted in February 1936 in a daily comic strip, and this date in 1988 marked the first issue of a DC miniseries dedicated to this pulp hero. Kit Walker is the latest in a legacy of heroes stretching back to the 16th century.

You'll have to go deep into the sewers to find today's #Capes365 character. The Rat King debuted this date in 1988 in Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 4. Like most Mirage villains, he was a one-off who was killed at the end of the issue, though his corpse later appeared to talk to Splinter.

Today's #Capes365 character probably has a top 3 theme song: the Green Hornet! Newspaper magnate Britt Reid debuted this day in 1936 on a radio serial program on WXYZ in Detroit. A masked vigilante, he fights crime alongside his valet Kato in their car, the Black Beauty.

Keeping with the Wonder Man theme, this #Capes365 post is about an unlikely hero: DOORMAN! DeMarr Davis debuted with the rest of the Great Lakes Avengers in West Coast Avengers 46 in March 1989. Doorman can turn his body into a portal to let anyone pass through him, like a... portal, or something.

Since we covered his brother the other day, it's only fair that today's #Capes365 character is the Grim Reaper, Eric Williams! Eric debuted in Avengers 52 in March 1968. First up, gotta note that Eric is from Paterson, NJ - JERSEY REPRESENT (even if it's for being a murderous villain haha).

Today's #Capes365 character would fit right in on the internet, and we should all be grateful he's fictional. Pip the Troll debuted this day in 1975 in Strange Tales 179. He was originally Prince Govern from Laxidazia who mutated into a troll after drinking strange brew (ya hoser!)

In honor of his show debuting today on Disney+, today's #Capes365 character is Simon Williams, aka #WonderMan. He debuted in Avengers 9 in August '64 as the son of industrialist Sanford Williams. He was experimented on by the Masters of Evil to infiltrate the Avengers & defeat them from within.

Today's #Capes365 hits like a bolt of lightning! Eric Masterson, aka Thunderstrike, debuted this date in 1988 in Thor 391. He was an architect who was saved by Thor, but then later severely wounded. Odin placed Thor's soul & powers in Eric's mind to save his life, similar to Donald Blake earlier.

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Today's #Capes365 character is one desperately needed in today's world, and he was created thanks to birthday boy Geoff Johns - HBD! Bro'Dee Walker, also known as Saint Walker, is the leader of the Blue Lantern Corps, whose powers are fueled by hope. We could all use some these days...

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Today's #Capes365 character is beyond your understanding. The Beyonder debuted this date in 1984 in the iconic Secret Wars #1. A member of a race beyond the Multiverse, he was raised believing the entire universe revolved around him - literally. The jokes write themselves, honestly...

Today's #Capes365 character proves it's the size of the fight in the dog. Cassie Lang debuted this date in 1979 in Marvel Fanfare 47. The daughter of Scott Lang (Ant-Man), she developed a heart condition that led her father to a life of crime to pay for treatment. The things we do for our kids...

I am having such a hard time concentrating on telling stories about heroes and villains, while our world is burning down around us. I’m told to compartmentalize, but how?? We’re well past the point where we can just keep our heads down and hope it all gets better. I’m so frustrated.

What he said.

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Today's #Capes365 character is a grotesque, amorphous orange monster who is the embodiment of the cumulative hatred of all living things. And no, we don't mean HIM... We're talking about Omega, who debuted today in 1979 in the pages of Superboy & the Legion of Super-Heroes 250.

Since people seem to be mad at Ron Funches for no good reason (he's a delight!), today's #Capes365 character is King Shark. Nanaue - his real name - was introduced in Superboy #9 on 9/13/94. Unlike Ron's lovable portrayal in the Harley Quinn show, the comics version is straight up nasty.

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Today's #Capes365 proves that sometimes the apple falls VERY far from the tree. James Gordon, Jr. debuted this date in 1987, and went on to become the polar opposite of his steadfast, honest, loyal father & sister. He started off like all babies do: tossed off a bridge & saved by Batman.

Take cover before today's #Capes365 character explodes in a rage! Frank Simpson, better known as Nuke, is a supersoldier who tattooed the American flag onto his face. Because if anything says "well adjusted individual", it's a guy with a flag tattoo on his face...

Don't blink or you'll miss today's #Capes365 character. Tommy Shepherd, better known as Speed, debuted in Young Avengers 10 this date in 2006. Raised in Springfield NJ (where Anthony lived for the better part of a decade), he was found by the team in a detention cell after he vaporized his school.

S'yadot #563sepaC retcarahc si erus ot tsac a lleps no uoy! Zatanna Zatara is one of the most powerful magic users in the DC universe, whose power comes from her magician father Giovanni Zatara. To focus her power, she recites spells by speaking backwards. Ytterp looc, thgir?

Attache ta Tuque! Today's #Capes365 character will come at you fast. Jean-Paul Beaubier, aka Northstar, debuted this date in 1979 in X-Men 120 alongside his Alpha Flight teammates. Unfortunately, we only have enough time & space for one character today, c’est de valeur!

Keep yourself together for today's #Capes365 character. Johann Kraus was introduced to the world in BPRD: Hollow Earth & Other Stories today in 2003. A German psychic, he survived a seance gone wrong which stripped him of his body, leaving only ectoplasm. Light as a feather, not stiff as a board ;)

Let's see you get out of learning about today's #Capes365 character. Scott Free, better known as Mister Miracle, debuted this day in 1971. The son of Highfather, his dad traded him to Darkseid for Orion to prevent war. He grew up on Apokolips tortured by Granny Goodness, until he escaped.

Today's Capes365 character isn't a person, but it's just as much a character and integral part of the DC universe as any individual, metahuman or otherwise. Gotham City was first named as such in Batman #4 on January 13, 1941, and it has become one of the most famous fictional cities of all time.

WE ARE EXCITED about today's #Capes365 character. Eddie Brock made his first full appearance in the Amazing Spider-Man 300 on this date in 1988, and from jump he became bonded to Peter Parker (see what we did there?) in ways neither man could have imagined. First he hated Peter & wanted him dead...

Awright, nimrods, today's #Capes365 is the greatest Green Lantern of all time, and if you don't believe it, he'll tell ya himself. Guy Gardner debuted this date in 1968 in Green Lantern v2 #59 as the newest Earth member of the Corps, and he's been part of the team ever since (unfortunately...)

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Today is a special two-part #Capes365 post, since there are TWO legendary characters who debuted on this date. The first made her deadly appearance as an adversary to Iron Man in Tales of Suspense #52 in 1964. "Madame Natasha" was a Soviet agent better known as the Black Widow.

Today's #Capes365 featured character debuted on this date in 1969 in Uncanny X-Men 54. Alex Summers, aka Havok, is the younger brother of Scott Summers (Cyclops). Havok can generate powerful plasma blasts from his body, although he initially has trouble controlling them.

You're going to love today's #Capes365 character. And if you don't, he'll MAKE you love him. Ultimate Reed Richards, aka the Maker, was introduced in Ultimate Fantastic Four #1 in January 2004 as a recognizable, albeit younger, offshoot of his 616 counterpart... at first.

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