What is Kilgrave's real name?

The Purple Man (Zebediah Kilgrave) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Joe Orlando, he first appeared in Daredevil #4 (October 1964).
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Why is Kilgrave called Kilgrave?

Controlling Parents

Due to fear for their own lives, his parents abandoned Thompson and left him to fend for himself for the next twenty years, using his powers to force others to give him food and shelter. Eventually, Thompson renamed himself Kilgrave to hide his identity.
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What is Kilgrave's obsession with Jessica Jones?

It's hard to watch at times, but easily one of the most engaging parts of Marvel's latest Netflix series is the dynamic between the protagonist and her mind-controlling nemesis. Why is Kilgave obsessed with Jessica on Jessica Jones ? His relationship with her is toxic, non-consensual, and abusive.
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Why is Killgrave evil?

He was a sociopath enhanced with the power of mind control who would use it to get whatever he wanted and hurt or kill whomever he pleased. He was also the archenemy of Jessica Jones, whom he tried to regain control over and have all to himself.
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Who can resist Kilgrave?

5 Certain characters can resist him.

Robotic (or even alien characters) would presumably be immune to Killgrave, so android heroes like the Vision are safe from his wrath. However, in the comics, most of the characters who can resist his control do so out of sheer force of will (like Doctor Doom and Kingpin).
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Supervillain Origins: The Purple Man



Who is the purple supervillain?

The Purple Man (Zebediah Kilgrave) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Joe Orlando, he first appeared in Daredevil #4 (October 1964).
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Does Kilgrave have a child?

Killgrave never went after her, and months after leaving him, Melanie gave birth to his daughter Kara. When Kara turned thirteen, her skin turned purple and she developed superhuman powers similar to the Purple Man's.
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Can Kilgrave control Thanos?

Assuming it actually is a virus, Kilgrave probably could not affect Thanos. Earth microbiota, even one that is genetically modified, would probably be specialized to affect Earth life, so it would be incapable of affecting Thanos.
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What is Jessica Jones super power?

Jessica boasts super human strength and durability. She has the power of flight, though she's never mastered the ability and rarely uses it.
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Is Kilgrave the best villain?

David Tennant's portrayal of Kilgrave remains cemented the character as one of the MCU's best supervillains. Most people watch comic-book-based movies and television shows to watch their favorite superheroes.
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Why is Kilgrave not purple?

'” and then, apparently, Jeph Loeb and Executive Producer Melissa Rosenberg said that “wasn't their intention.” So the Kilgrave we're getting in the Netflix series is a more streamlined villain, not quite as fantastic as having purple skin.
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What is Kilgrave's power?

Kilgrave has a superpower that's barely rivaled by any other character in the Marvel Universe. He has the ability to control people's minds and therefore their actions. Most of the time, he uses this ability to make a boatload of money.
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Is Trish Walker a villain?

Throughout the third season of Jessica Jones, Trish goes from being a vigilante hero to a self-described villain.
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Can Daredevil resist Kilgrave?

Daredevil is able to resist Killgrave in the comics due to his battle with depression, meaning his own thoughts can block out the villain's commands.
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Can Kilgrave beat Avengers?

Kilgrave is being said to have had the potential to beat the Avengers before Thanos even showed up.
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Can Kilgrave control over the phone?

being able to control people through phones, loudspeakers, tvs, and other electronic communication devices. He uses a phone call in the hospital, which is Jessica's first realization he can use electronic equipment.
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Who is stronger Luke or Jessica?

In the comics Luke Cage is somewhere in the 30-50 ton range, Jessica is said to be at least 2, but I would personally put her in the 7 ton range as she's at least as strong as Jessica Drew/Spider-Woman!
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Who is the original iron fist?

Fueled by a desire for revenge, nine-year-old Danny Rand spent a decade training in martial arts in the heavenly city of K'un-Lun. He eventually earned the title of Iron Fist, granting him even more power.
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Can Jessica Jones get drunk?

She doesn't blackout or stumble but she does show some signs of intoxication like a short, violent temper. In both the television show and in the comics, Jessica is a notorious alcoholic and uses liquor to cope with her trauma. In the comics, she only quits hitting the bottle after the birth of her daughter.
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Why is Jessica immune to Kilgrave?

Jessica is exposed to Kilgrave's virus for eight months, one of the longest cases known, meaning her body may well have begun to naturally develop antibodies. This may well have been boosted by Jessica's superhuman metabolism.
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Is Kilgrave the most powerful?

9 HE IS POTENTIALLY THE MOST POWERFUL

With the power to control anybody's mind simply by speaking to them, Kilgrave's sole power puts him in the top tier of MCU villains in terms of abilities. Kilgrave vs. Kingpin? Kilgrave can simply tell the big man's henchmen to fire on their boss.
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Is Kilgrave a good guy?

Kilgrave, however, possesses neither. Though he is as capable of good things as anyone else, he is a terrible person – a monstrous villain – because the pattern of his life is one of misery, cruelty, and death motivated by apathy and greed.
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What did Kilgrave's parents do?

Albert Thompson was a scientist who experimented on his son Kevin along with his wife Louise in order to save him from his degenerative brain disease.
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Is Jessica Jones in Luke Cage?

During the "Secret Empire" storyline, Jessica Jones became a member of the Defenders alongside Daredevil, Iron Fist, and Luke Cage.
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Is Jessica Jones MCU?

After Daredevil, turns out the next Marvel hero to make a MCU splash would be Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones in MCU. As reported by Screengeek, the actor is officially coming back to the MCU as Jessica Jones in a future Marvel project.
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