Rex Strickland
Creation & Design
Rex Strickland was created as a supporting character in The Shadow series, designed to complement the titular character's dark and mysterious persona.Early Years
Initially introduced as a sidekick, Rex quickly evolved into a character with his own motivations and storylines, often finding himself at odds with The Shadow's methods.Character Development
Over the years, Rex Strickland has transformed from a mere sidekick to a fully fleshed-out character with his own narrative arcs, showcasing his growth and the complexities of his relationship with The Shadow.Cultural Reception
Rex Strickland has been well-received by fans for his depth and the moral dilemmas he faces, often being seen as a relatable character in the shadow of The Shadow.Character Details
Real Name:
Rex Strickland
Aliases:
The Striker
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Shadow, The League of Shadows
Abilities:
Expert hand-to-hand combatant, Master strategist, Skilled marksman
Equipment:
Custom firearms, Gadgets
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown
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Venom #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 4
1st appearance of Tyrannosaurus, a symbiote impersonating Rex Strickland - Strickland appears in Venom #2 (2018)
1st appearance of the Grendel Symbiote
Origin of the Sym-Soldier Program aka Weapon V, a Vietnam-era initiative to bond symbiote biomass, extracted from the Grendel dragon to heal wounded soldiers
[October 2024 - it is rumored Chiwetel Ejiofor’s character in Venom: The Last Dance is Rex Strickland / October 2024 - Ejiofor as Strickland confirmed]
1st appearance of Tyrannosaurus, a symbiote impersonating Rex Strickland - Strickland appears in Venom #2 (2018)
1st appearance of the Grendel Symbiote
Origin of the Sym-Soldier Program aka Weapon V, a Vietnam-era initiative to bond symbiote biomass, extracted from the Grendel dragon to heal wounded soldiers
[October 2024 - it is rumored Chiwetel Ejiofor’s character in Venom: The Last Dance is Rex Strickland / October 2024 - Ejiofor as Strickland confirmed]
Web of Venom: Ve'Nam #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Origin of the Sym-Soldier program, S.H.I.E.L.D.s black-ops symbiote initiative
Origin of the Sym-Soldier program, S.H.I.E.L.D.s black-ops symbiote initiative
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