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| character_name = Grey Gargoyle
| image = Journey into Mystery 107.jpg
| image = Journey into Mystery 107.jpg
| caption = The Grey Gargoyle battles [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]] on the cover of ''[[Journey into Mystery]]'' #107 (Aug. 1964). Art by [[Jack Kirby]].
| caption = The Grey Gargoyle battles [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]] on the cover of ''[[Journey into Mystery]]'' #107 (Aug. 1964). Art by [[Jack Kirby]].
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| character_name = Grey Gargoyle
| real_name = Paul Pierre Duval
| real_name = Paul Pierre Duval
| publisher = [[Marvel Comics]]
| publisher = [[Marvel Comics]]
| debut = ''[[Journey into Mystery]]'' #107 (Aug. 1964)<ref>{{cite book |last1=Misiroglu |first1=Gina Renée |last2=Eury |first2=Michael |title=The Supervillain Book: The Evil Side of Comics and Hollywood |date=2006 |publisher=Visible Ink Press |isbn=9780780809772 |url=https://archive.org/details/supervillainbook0000gina/page/148/mode/2up |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last=Conroy |first=Mike |authorlink=Mike Conroy (writer) |title=500 Comicbook Villains |publisher=Collins & Brown |date=2004 |isbn=1-84340-205-X |url=https://archive.org/details/500comicbookvill0000conr/page/56/mode/2up |language=en}}</ref>
| debut = [[Journey into Mystery]] #107 (Aug. 1964)
| creators = [[Stan Lee]] (writer)<br>[[Jack Kirby]] (artist)
| creators = [[Stan Lee]] (writer)<br>[[Jack Kirby]] (artist)
| alliances =[[Masters of Evil]]<br>[[Advanced Idea Mechanics|A.I.M.]]<br>[[Fear Itself (comics)|The Worthy]]<br>[[Lethal Legion]]<br>[[Hood (comics)|Hood]]'s crime syndicate
| alliances =[[Masters of Evil]]<br>[[Advanced Idea Mechanics|A.I.M.]]<br>[[Fear Itself (comics)|The Worthy]]<br>[[Lethal Legion]]<br>[[Hood (comics)|Hood]]'s crime syndicate
| aliases = Paul St. Pierre, Mokk: Breaker of Faith, Medusa X<ref>{{Cite comic|writer = Christopher Hastings|penciller = Salva Espin|inker = Salva Espin|colorist = Matt Yackey|letterer = Comicraft's Jimmy Betancourt|editor = Devin Lewis|title = Secret Agent Deadpool|volume = 1|issue = #1-6|date = September–November 2018|publisher = Marvel Comics|location = United States}}</ref>
| aliases = Paul St. Pierre, Mokk: Breaker of Faith, Medusa X<ref>{{Cite comic|writer = Christopher Hastings|penciller = Salva Espin|inker = Salva Espin|colorist = Matt Yackey|letterer = Comicraft's Jimmy Betancourt|editor = Devin Lewis|title = Secret Agent Deadpool|volume = |issue = #1-6|date = September–November 2018|publisher = Marvel Comics|location = United States}}</ref>
| species = Human mutate
| powers = Genius chemist<br>Superhuman strength and durability<br>Ability to turn creatures and objects to stone via physical contact
| powers = Genius chemist<br>Superhuman strength and durability<br>Petrification
}}
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'''Grey Gargoyle''' ('''Paul Pierre Duval''') is a [[fiction]]al [[Character (arts)|character]], a [[supervillain]] appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]].
'''Grey Gargoyle''' ('''Paul Pierre Duval''') is a <!--Do not add "fictional" as it is tautological; supervillains (and characters in general) are by definition implied to be fictionalized to some extent.-->[[supervillain]] appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]].


==Publication history==
==Publication history==
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==Fictional character biography==
==Fictional character biography==
'''Paul Pierre Duval''' is a [[French people|French]] [[chemist]] who courtesy of a chemical accident gains the ability to turn anything to stone by touching it. Turning his body to stone, Duval dons a mask and cape and becomes a criminal with the alias the Grey Gargoyle.<ref>{{cite book |last =Rovin |first =Jeff |title =The Encyclopedia of Supervillains |publisher =Facts on File |date =1987 |location =New York |isbn = 0-8160-1356-X |page=149}}</ref> Duval, however, becomes bored and decides to try to achieve [[immortality]] by confronting the Thunder God [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]] and stealing his mystic hammer, [[Mjolnir (comics)|Mjolnir]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Brevoort |first1=Tom |last2=DeFalco |first2=Tom |last3=Manning |first3=Matthew K. |last4=Sanderson |first4=Peter |last5=Wiacek |first5=Win |title=Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History |date=2017 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1465455505 |page=101}}</ref> Thor is turned to stone in their first battle, but turns back to Don Blake when he falls over and strikes the floor with his hammer. As Blake he defeats the Gargoyle by luring him into the [[Hudson River]] in [[New York City]], using a projection of Thor, leaving the villain buried at the bottom.<ref>''Journey Into Mystery'' #107 (Aug. 1964). Marvel Comics.</ref> The Grey Gargoyle eventually reappears after being hauled up from the river, whereupon he turns to stone two people examining him. Thinking Don Blake, who has just had the power of Thor removed from him, can help him find Thor, the Grey Gargoyle goes after him. He pursues them through the streets, becoming angry at their escaping him and finally deciding to eliminate Blake. However he is delayed by an [[Asgard (comics)|Asgardian]] blinding him with an arrow that gives off light, after which the Asgardian restores the Thunder God's power. The Grey Gargoyle is incapacitated by Thor once again as he uses his hammer to trap the Grey Gargoyle by tapping a lamppost as a power source and sending a bolt which fuses the Gargoyles limbs. Odin then fully restores Thor's power.<ref>''Journey Into Mystery'' 113 (Feb. 1965). Marvel Comics.</ref>
'''Paul Pierre Duval''' is a [[French people|French]] [[chemist]] who courtesy of a chemical accident gains the ability to turn anything to stone by touching it. Turning his entire body to stone, Duval dons a mask and cape and becomes a criminal with the alias the Grey Gargoyle.<ref>{{cite book |last=Rovin |first=Jeff |title=[[The Encyclopedia of Super-Villains]] |date=1987 |publisher=Facts on File |isbn=0-8160-1356-X |location=New York |page=149 |authorlink=Jeff Rovin}}[https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofsu0000rovi_h5r9/page/148/mode/2up]</ref> Duval, however, becomes bored and attempts to achieve [[immortality]] by confronting [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]] and stealing his hammer, [[Mjolnir (comics)|Mjolnir]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Brevoort |first1=Tom |last2=DeFalco |first2=Tom |last3=Manning |first3=Matthew K. |last4=Sanderson |first4=Peter |last5=Wiacek |first5=Win |title=Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History |date=2017 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1465455505 |page=101}}</ref> Thor is turned to stone in their first battle, but turns back to Donald Blake when he falls over and strikes the floor with his hammer. As Blake, he defeats the Gargoyle by luring him into the [[Hudson River]] in [[New York City]], using a projection of Thor, leaving the villain buried at the bottom.<ref>''Journey Into Mystery'' #107 (Aug. 1964). Marvel Comics.</ref> The Grey Gargoyle eventually reappears after being hauled up from the river, whereupon he turns to stone two people examining him. Believing that Blake can help him find Thor, the Grey Gargoyle goes after him. He pursues them through the streets, becoming angry at their escaping him and finally deciding to eliminate Blake. However he is delayed by an [[Asgard (comics)|Asgardian]] blinding him with an arrow that gives off light, after which the Asgardian restores the Thunder God's power. The Grey Gargoyle is incapacitated by Thor once again as he uses his hammer to trap the Grey Gargoyle by tapping a lamppost as a power source and sending a bolt which fuses the Gargoyles limbs. Odin then fully restores Thor's power.<ref>''Journey Into Mystery'' #113 (Feb. 1965). Marvel Comics.</ref>


The Grey Gargoyle appears in the title ''[[Tales of Suspense]]'', attempting to steal an experimental device for use against Thor, but is stopped by his fellow [[Avengers (comics)|Avenger]] [[Iron Man]].<ref>''Tales of Suspense'' #95 - 96 (Nov. - Dec. 1967). Marvel Comics.</ref> The character continues to play the role of industrial saboteur in the title ''[[Captain America]]'', attempting to steal an experimental chemical called Element X before being stopped by Captain America; the [[Falcon (Marvel Comics)|Falcon]] and [[Nick Fury]].<ref>''Captain America'' #139 - 142 (July - Oct. 1971). Marvel Comics.</ref> An appearance in the title ''[[Marvel Team-Up]]'' against Captain America and fellow hero [[Spider-Man]] ends with the Gargoyle being trapped in a [[rocket]] and launched into deep [[space]].<ref>''Marvel Team-Up'' #13 (Sep. 1973). Marvel Comics.</ref>
The Grey Gargoyle appears in the title ''[[Tales of Suspense]]'', attempting to steal an experimental device for use against Thor, but is stopped by his fellow [[Avengers (comics)|Avenger]] [[Iron Man]].<ref>''Tales of Suspense'' #95-96 (Nov.-Dec. 1967). Marvel Comics.</ref> The character continues to play the role of industrial saboteur in the title ''[[Captain America (comic book)|Captain America]]'', attempting to steal an experimental chemical called Element X before being stopped by [[Captain America]]; the [[Falcon (Marvel Comics)|Falcon]] and [[Nick Fury]].<ref>''Captain America'' #139-142 (July-Oct. 1971). Marvel Comics.</ref> An appearance in the title ''[[Marvel Team-Up]]'' against Captain America and fellow hero [[Spider-Man]] ends with the Gargoyle being trapped in a [[rocket]] and launched into deep [[space]].<ref>''Marvel Team-Up'' #13 (Sep. 1973). Marvel Comics.</ref>


The character reappears in the title ''Thor'', and is revealed to have been rescued by the crew of the alien spaceship the Bird of Prey and nominated their captain. After a battle with Thor the character is lost in space once again.<ref>''Thor'' #257 - 259 (Mar. - Jun 1977). Marvel Comics.</ref> The Grey Gargoyle eventually returns to Earth in a [[meteorite]] in the title [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]], and battles briefly before being defeated and imprisoned.<ref>''Avengers'' #190 -191 (Dec. 1979 - Jan. 1980). Marvel Comics.</ref> The character reappears in the title as part of [[Helmut Zemo|Baron Helmut Zemo]]'s incarnation of the [[Masters of Evil]]. In an encounter with the Avenger the [[Black Knight (comics)|Black Knight]], the Gargoyle grasps the hero's enchanted sword and is reverted to human form, his power temporarily neutralized.<ref>''Avengers'' #271 (Sep. 1986). Marvel Comics.</ref>
The character reappears in the title ''Thor'', and is revealed to have been rescued by the crew of the alien spaceship the Bird of Prey and nominated their captain. After a battle with Thor the character is lost in space once again.<ref>''Thor'' #257-259 (Mar.-Jun 1977). Marvel Comics.</ref> The Grey Gargoyle eventually returns to Earth in a [[meteorite]] in the title [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]], and battles briefly before being defeated and imprisoned.<ref>''The Avengers'' #190-191 (Dec. 1979-Jan. 1980). Marvel Comics.</ref> The character reappears in the title as part of [[Helmut Zemo|Baron Helmut Zemo]]'s incarnation of the [[Masters of Evil]]. In an encounter with the Avenger the [[Black Knight (comics)|Black Knight]], the Gargoyle grasps the hero's enchanted sword and is reverted to human form, his power temporarily neutralized.<ref>''The Avengers'' #271 (Sep. 1986). Marvel Comics.</ref>


In the title ''Iron Man'' the Gargoyle adopts the false identity of sculptor Paul St. Pierre, and intends to make a fortune in the art world by selling persons transformed to stone as authentic sculptures. The ruse, however, is discovered by Iron Man, who defeats the villain.<ref>''Iron Man'' #235 - 236 (Oct. - Nov. 1988). Marvel Comics.</ref>
In the title ''Iron Man'' the Gargoyle adopts the false identity of sculptor Paul St. Pierre, and intends to make a fortune in the art world by selling persons transformed to stone as authentic sculptures. The ruse, however, is discovered by Iron Man, who defeats the villain.<ref>''Iron Man'' #235-236 (Oct.-Nov. 1988). Marvel Comics.</ref>


The character is recruited by arch villain [[Doctor Doom]] during the ''[[Acts of Vengeance]]'' storyline, and paid to neutralize the [[Hulk]]. The Hulk, however, resists the Gargoyle's power and then humiliates him by breaking his arm.<ref>''Hulk'' #363 - 364 (Dec. 1989 - Jan 1990). Marvel Comics.</ref>
The character is recruited by arch villain [[Doctor Doom]] during the ''[[Acts of Vengeance]]'' storyline, and paid to neutralize the [[Hulk]]. The Hulk, however, resists the Gargoyle's power and then humiliates him by breaking his arm.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #363-364 (Dec. 1989-Jan 1990). Marvel Comics.</ref>


The Gargoyle appears in the title ''[[She-Hulk]]''<ref>''Sensational She-Hulk'' vol. 2, #27 (May 1991). Marvel Comics.</ref> and in another title of ''Thor'' where he is summoned by [[Zarrko]] to fight the Thor Corps but was defeated by [[Beta Ray Bill]].<ref>''Thor'' #440</ref> He later appeared as the pawn of an alien [[shapeshifter]] in the title ''[[Fantastic Four]]''. The Gargoyle's power temporarily incapacitates Fantastic Four member the [[Thing (comics)|Thing]], who recovers with the added benefit of being able to now transform between human form and his superstrong rock-like form.<ref>''Fantastic Four'' vol. 2, #38 - 39 (Jan. - Feb. 2001). Marvel Comics.</ref> After another appearance in the title ''Thor'' and almost instant defeat by the god slaying entity [[Desak]],<ref>''Thor'' vol. 2, #47 (Apr. - May 2002). Marvel Comics.</ref> the Gargoyle features in the title ''[[The New Avengers (comics)|New Avengers]]'' with other criminals attempting to escape the prison facility The Raft.<ref>''New Avengers'' vol. 4, #1 (Jan. 2005). Marvel Comics.</ref>
The Gargoyle appears in the title ''[[She-Hulk]]''<ref>''The Sensational She-Hulk'' vol. 2 #27 (May 1991). Marvel Comics.</ref> and in another title of ''Thor'' where he is summoned by [[Zarrko]] to fight the Thor Corps but was defeated by [[Beta Ray Bill]].<ref>''Thor'' #440</ref> He later appeared as the pawn of an alien [[shapeshifter]] in the title ''[[Fantastic Four]]''. The Gargoyle's power temporarily incapacitates Fantastic Four member the [[Thing (comics)|Thing]], who recovers with the added benefit of being able to now transform between human form and his superstrong rock-like form.<ref>''Fantastic Four'' vol. 3 #38-39 (Jan.-Feb. 2001). Marvel Comics.</ref> After another appearance in the title ''Thor'' and almost instant defeat by the god slaying entity [[Desak]],<ref>''Thor'' vol. 3 #47 (Apr.-May 2002). Marvel Comics.</ref> the Gargoyle features in the title ''[[The New Avengers (comics)|New Avengers]]'' with other criminals attempting to escape the prison facility The Raft.<ref>''The New Avengers'' vol. 4 #1 (Jan. 2005). Marvel Comics.</ref>


After a brief appearance in the humorous title ''She-Hulk'',<ref>''She-Hulk'' #10 (Oct. 2006). Marvel Comics.</ref> the Grey Gargoyle battles heroines [[Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew)|Spider-Woman]] and [[Ms. Marvel]] in the title ''[[Civil War: The Initiative]]'';<ref>''Civil War: The Initiative'' (Apr. 2007)</ref> appears briefly in the fourth volume of the title ''[[New Warriors]]''<ref>''New Warriors'' vol. 4, #1 (Aug. 2007). Marvel Comics.</ref> and in the ''Spider-Man'' title published under the [[Marvel Adventures]] imprint.<ref>''Marvel Adventures: Spider-Man'' #29 (Sep. 2007)</ref>
After a brief appearance in the humorous title ''She-Hulk'',<ref>''She-Hulk'' #10 (Oct. 2006). Marvel Comics.</ref> the Grey Gargoyle battles heroines [[Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew)|Spider-Woman]] and [[Ms. Marvel]] in the title ''[[Civil War: The Initiative]]'';<ref>''Civil War: The Initiative'' (Apr. 2007)</ref> appears briefly in the fourth volume of the title ''[[New Warriors]]''<ref>''New Warriors'' vol. 4 #1 (Aug. 2007). Marvel Comics.</ref> and in the ''Spider-Man'' title published under the [[Marvel Adventures]] imprint.<ref>''Marvel Adventures: Spider-Man'' #29 (Sep. 2007)</ref>


Grey Gargoyle is recruited to join a "crime army" formed by the villain the [[Hood (comics)|Hood]] in the title ''New Avengers''.<ref>''New Avengers'' #35 (Dec. 2007). Marvel Comics.</ref> During the "[[Dark Reign (comics)|Dark Reign]]" storyline Grey Gargoyle is recruited by former Avengers foe the [[Grim Reaper (comics)|Grim Reaper]] to join a new incarnation of the [[Lethal Legion]], who oppose criminal mastermind [[Norman Osborn]].<ref>''Dark Reign: Lethal Legion'' #1 - 3 (Aug. - Oct. 2009). Marvel Comics.</ref>
Grey Gargoyle is recruited to join a "crime army" formed by the villain the [[The Hood|Hood]] in the title ''The New Avengers''.<ref>''The New Avengers'' #35 (Dec. 2007). Marvel Comics.</ref> During the "[[Dark Reign (comics)|Dark Reign]]" storyline, the [[Grim Reaper (comics)|Grim Reaper]] recruits Grey Gargoyle into a new incarnation of the [[Lethal Legion]], who oppose [[Norman Osborn]].<ref>''Dark Reign: Lethal Legion'' #1-3 (Aug.-Oct. 2009). Marvel Comics.</ref>


During the ''[[Heroic Age (comics)|Heroic Age]]'' storyline, it is claimed that he has a discarded and disavowed daughter named Mortar who is a member of the [[Bastards of Evil]].<ref>''Young Allies'' #1 (Aug. 2010). Marvel Comics.</ref>
During the ''[[Heroic Age (comics)|Heroic Age]]'' storyline, it is claimed that he has a discarded and disavowed daughter named Mortar who is a member of the [[Bastards of Evil]].<ref>''Young Allies'' #1 (Aug. 2010). Marvel Comics.</ref>


The Grey Gargoyle is later shown as an inmate of The Raft.<ref>''Thunderbolts'' #145. Marvel Comics.</ref> When an EMP surge shuts down the Raft's defenses, the inmates attempt an escape. Grey Gargoyle is compelled by the [[Purple Man]] to stop a door from closing by jamming his head into the mechanism.<ref>''Thunderbolts'' #147. Marvel Comics.</ref>
The Grey Gargoyle is later shown as an inmate of The Raft.<ref>''Thunderbolts'' #145. Marvel Comics.</ref> When an EMP surge shuts down the Raft's defenses, the inmates attempt an escape. [[Purple Man]] compels the Grey Gargoyle to stop a door from closing by jamming his head into the mechanism.<ref>''Thunderbolts'' #147. Marvel Comics.</ref>


During the ''[[Fear Itself (comics)|Fear Itself]]'' storyline, Grey Gargoyle is transformed via Asgardian magic into Mokk: Breaker of Faith upon lifting one of the Hammers of the Worthy that was launched to Earth by [[Serpent (comics)|Serpent]]. Mokk transforms the entire population of Paris to stone. When Iron Man intervenes, Mokk damages his armor and energy supply, forcing him to flee, and also fends off attacks from [[Detroit Steel]], [[Sasha Hammer]] and [[Pepper Potts|Rescue]].<ref>{{Cite comic|writer=[[Matt Fraction]]|artist=[[Salvador Larocca]]|story=Fear Itself Part 1: City of Light, City of Stone|title=[[The Invincible Iron Man]]|volume=1|issue=504|date=July 2011|publisher=Marvel Comics|page=|panel=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite comic|writer=Matt Fraction|artist=Salvador Larocca|story=Fear Itself Part 2: Cracked Actor|title=The Invincible Iron Man|volume=1|issue=505|date=August 2011|publisher=Marvel Comics|page=|panel=}}</ref><ref name=IronMan506>{{Cite comic|writer=Matt Fraction|artist=Salvador Larocca|story=Fear Itself Part 3: The Apostate|title=The Invincible Iron Man|volume=1|issue=506|date=September 2011|publisher=Marvel Comics|page=|panel=}}</ref><ref name=IronMan507>{{Cite comic|writer=Matt Fraction|artist=Salvador Larocca|story=Fear Itself Part 4: Fog of War|title=The Invincible Iron Man|volume=1|issue=507|date=October 2011|publisher=Marvel Comics|page=|panel=}}</ref><ref name=IronMan508>{{Cite comic|writer=Matt Fraction|artist=Salvador Larocca|story=Fear Itself Part 5: If I Ever Get Out Of Here|title=The Invincible Iron Man|volume=1|issue=508|date=November 2011|publisher=Marvel Comics|page=|panel=}}</ref> Mokk is reverted to Grey Gargoyle by the end of the storyline, and the people of Paris were returned to normal by [[Odin (comics)|Odin]].<ref>{{Cite comic|writer=Matt Fraction|artist=Salvador Larocca|title=Fear Itself|volume=1|issue=7.3: Iron Man|date=January 2012|publisher=Marvel Comics}}</ref>
In ''[[Fear Itself (comics)|Fear Itself]]'', Grey Gargoyle obtains one of the [[Serpent (character)|Serpent]]'s hammers and becomes Mokk, the Breaker of Faith. Mokk transforms the entire population of Paris to stone. When Iron Man intervenes, Mokk damages his armor and energy supply, forcing him to flee, and also fends off attacks from [[Detroit Steel]], [[Sasha Hammer]], and [[Pepper Potts|Rescue]].<ref>{{Cite comic|writer=[[Matt Fraction]]|artist=[[Salvador Larocca]]|story=Fear Itself Part 1: City of Light, City of Stone|title=[[The Invincible Iron Man (comics)|The Invincible Iron Man]]|volume=|issue=#504|date=July 2011|publisher=Marvel Comics|page=|panel=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite comic|writer=Matt Fraction|artist=Salvador Larocca|story=Fear Itself Part 2: Cracked Actor|title=The Invincible Iron Man|volume=|issue=#505|date=August 2011|publisher=Marvel Comics|page=|panel=}}</ref><ref name=IronMan506>{{Cite comic|writer=Matt Fraction|artist=Salvador Larocca|story=Fear Itself Part 3: The Apostate|title=The Invincible Iron Man|volume=|issue=#506|date=September 2011|publisher=Marvel Comics|page=|panel=}}</ref><ref name=IronMan507>{{Cite comic|writer=Matt Fraction|artist=Salvador Larocca|story=Fear Itself Part 4: Fog of War|title=The Invincible Iron Man|volume=|issue=#507|date=October 2011|publisher=Marvel Comics|page=|panel=}}</ref><ref name=IronMan508>{{Cite comic|writer=Matt Fraction|artist=Salvador Larocca|story=Fear Itself Part 5: If I Ever Get Out Of Here|title=The Invincible Iron Man|volume=|issue=#508|date=November 2011|publisher=Marvel Comics|page=|panel=}}</ref> Mokk is reverted to Grey Gargoyle by the end of the storyline, and [[Odin (comics)|Odin]] returns those he affected to normal.<ref>{{Cite comic|writer=Matt Fraction|artist=Salvador Larocca|title=Fear Itself|volume=1|issue=7.3: Iron Man|date=January 2012|publisher=Marvel Comics}}</ref>


During the ''[[Avengers: Standoff!]]'' storyline, Grey Gargoyle was an inmate of Pleasant Hill, a gated community established by S.H.I.E.L.D.<ref>''[[Howling Commandos of S.H.I.E.L.D.]]'' #6. Marvel Comics.</ref>
In ''[[Avengers: Standoff!]]'', Grey Gargoyle appears as an inmate of Pleasant Hill, a gated community established by [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]]<ref>''[[Howling Commandos of S.H.I.E.L.D.]]'' #6. Marvel Comics.</ref>


During the ''Opening Salvo'' part of the ''[[Secret Empire (comics)|Secret Empire]]'' storyline, Grey Gargoyle is recruited by Baron Helmut Zemo to join the Army of Evil.<ref>''Captain America: Steve Rogers'' #16. Marvel Comics.</ref>
In ''[[Secret Empire (2017 comic)|Secret Empire]]'', Grey Gargoyle joins Helmut Zemo's Army of Evil.<ref>''Captain America: Steve Rogers'' #16. Marvel Comics.</ref>


In a lead-up to the ''Sins Rising'' arc, [[Count Nefaria]] using a wheelchair later forms his latest incarnation of the Lethal Legion with Grey Gargoyle, Living Laser, and Whirlwind in a plot to target the Catalyst.<ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' vol. 5 #41. Marvel Comics.</ref> At [[Empire State University (comics)|Empire State University]], [[Lizard (character)|Curt Connors]] reveals the Catalyst to the crowd when the Lethal Legion attacks. However, they are eventually defeated and imprisoned in [[Ravencroft]].<ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' vol. 5 #46. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' vol. 5 #56. Marvel Comics.</ref>
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==Powers and abilities==
During an experiment, Paul Duval spilled an unknown organic chemical compound on his right hand, causing a mutagenic reaction that permanently transformed the hand into living stone. As a result, Duval can turn any matter touched with his "stone" hand to a similar substance, with the effect lasting for approximately one hour.


In ''[[Sinister War]]'', Kindred is possessed by one of Sin-Eater's demonic centipedes and joins the Sinful Six.<ref>''Sinister War'' #3. Marvel Comics.</ref>
Duval can also use the effect to transform himself into a being of living stone - with no loss of mobility - possessing superhuman strength and durability.


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==Powers and abilities==
Duval also has a master's degree in chemistry.
The Grey Gargoyle possesses the ability to temporarily transform himself and whatever he touches into organic stone. He also has a master's degree in chemistry.


==In other media==
==In other media==
===Television===
===Television===
* Grey Gargoyle appears in the ''Mighty Thor'' segment of ''[[The Marvel Super Heroes]]'', voiced by [[Chris Wiggins]].{{cn|date=December 2019}}
* The Grey Gargoyle appears in the "Mighty Thor" segment of ''[[The Marvel Super Heroes]]'', voiced by [[Chris Wiggins]].<ref name="btva" />
* Grey Gargoyle appears in the 1994 ''[[Iron Man (TV series)|Iron Man]]'' animated series, voiced by [[Ed Gilbert]], with additional dialogue provided by [[Jim Cummings]].<ref name="btva">{{cite web | title= Grey Gargoyle voice - Mighty Thor franchise <nowiki>|</nowiki> Behind The Voice Actors | url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Mighty-Thor/Grey-Gargoyle/| work=Behind The Voice Actors | accessdate=December 24, 2019| postscript=. Check mark indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources}}</ref> This incarnation is a servant of the [[Mandarin (comics)|Mandarin]] and serves as a recurring villain in the first season before [[Iron Man]] captures him in the second season and remands him to the [[Vault (comics)|Vault]].
* The Grey Gargoyle appears in ''[[Iron Man (TV series)|Iron Man]]'', voiced by [[Ed Gilbert]], with additional dialogue provided by [[Jim Cummings]].<ref name="btva">{{cite web |title=Grey Gargoyle Voices (Thor) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Thor/Grey-Gargoyle/ |access-date=December 24, 2019 |work=Behind The Voice Actors |postscript=. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.}}</ref> This version is a servant of the [[Mandarin (character)|Mandarin]] in the first season before [[Iron Man]] captures him in the second season and remands him to the [[Vault (Marvel Comics)|Vault]].
* Grey Gargoyle appears in the ''[[Iron Man: Armored Adventures]]'' episode "Doomsday".{{cn|date=December 2019}} This iteration is a Makluan Guardian created by the first Mandarin to guard one of his Makluan Rings and test potential successors via its petrifying touch. [[Doctor Doom]] destroyed Grey Gargoyle off-screen and claimed the Makluan Ring before the Mandarin's successor, Gene Khan, could.
* The Grey Gargoyle appears in the ''[[Iron Man: Armored Adventures]]'' episode "Doomsday" as a Makluan Guardian created by the original Mandarin to guard one of his [[Makluan rings]] and test potential successors. However, [[Doctor Doom]] destroys the Grey Gargoyle off-screen and claims the Makluan Ring before the Mandarin's successor, [[Temugin|Gene Khan]], can.{{cn|date=December 2019}}
* Grey Gargoyle appears in ''[[The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes]]'', voiced by [[Troy Baker]].<ref name="btva"/> Introduced in "The Man in the Anthill", Grey Gargoyle is an inmate of the [[Features of the Marvel Universe#Lang Memorial Penitentiary|Big House]]. In "The Breakout Pt. 1", a malfunction in the prison allows him and his fellow inmates to escape. In "This Hostage Earth", Grey Gargoyle joined the [[Masters of Evil]] and helps the [[Enchantress (Marvel Comics)|Enchantress]] claim [[Karnilla]]'s [[Norn Stones]]. After Grey Gargoyle turns Karnilla to stone, Enchantress has the [[Executioner (comics)|Executioner]] "reward him" off-screen. When the other Masters of Evil ask what happened, Enchantress claims Grey Gargoyle "didn't make it".
* The Grey Gargoyle appears in ''[[The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes]]'', voiced by [[Troy Baker]].<ref name="btva"/> This version is a member of the [[Masters of Evil]] before being killed by the [[Executioner (character)|Executioner]].


===Video games===
===Video games===
* Grey Gargoyle appears in ''[[Spider-Man and Captain America in Doctor Doom's Revenge]]'' (1989).{{cn|date=December 2019}}
* Grey Gargoyle appears in ''[[The Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America in Dr. Doom's Revenge!]]''.{{cn|date=December 2019}}
* Grey Gargoyle appears as a boss in ''[[Marvel: Ultimate Alliance]]'', voiced by [[Tom Kane]].<ref name="btva"/>
* Grey Gargoyle appears as a boss in ''[[Marvel: Ultimate Alliance]]'', voiced by [[Tom Kane]].<ref name="btva" /> This version is a former member of Doctor Doom's Masters of Evil who joined the Mandarin in leaving the group when the latter failed to take command.
* Grey Gargoyle appears as a boss in the PSP, PS2, and Wii versions of ''[[Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2]]'', voiced by Joe Roseto.{{cn|date=December 2019}}
* Grey Gargoyle appears as a boss in the [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]], [[PlayStation 2|PS2]], and [[Wii]] versions of ''[[Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2]]'', voiced by Joe Roseto.{{cn|date=December 2019}}
* Grey Gargoyle appears as a boss in the [[Facebook]] game ''[[Marvel: Avengers Alliance]]''.{{cn|date=December 2019}}
* Grey Gargoyle appears as a boss in ''[[Marvel: Avengers Alliance]]''.{{cn|date=December 2019}}


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Grey Gargoyle
The Grey Gargoyle battles Thor on the cover of Journey into Mystery #107 (Aug. 1964). Art by Jack Kirby.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceJourney into Mystery #107 (Aug. 1964)[1][2]
Created byStan Lee (writer)
Jack Kirby (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoPaul Pierre Duval
SpeciesHuman mutate
Team affiliationsMasters of Evil
A.I.M.
The Worthy
Lethal Legion
Hood's crime syndicate
Notable aliasesPaul St. Pierre, Mokk: Breaker of Faith, Medusa X[3]
AbilitiesGenius chemist
Superhuman strength and durability
Petrification

Grey Gargoyle (Paul Pierre Duval) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Publication history

The Grey Gargoyle first appeared in Journey into Mystery #107 (Aug. 1964) and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.[4]

Fictional character biography

Paul Pierre Duval is a French chemist who courtesy of a chemical accident gains the ability to turn anything to stone by touching it. Turning his entire body to stone, Duval dons a mask and cape and becomes a criminal with the alias the Grey Gargoyle.[5] Duval, however, becomes bored and attempts to achieve immortality by confronting Thor and stealing his hammer, Mjolnir.[6] Thor is turned to stone in their first battle, but turns back to Donald Blake when he falls over and strikes the floor with his hammer. As Blake, he defeats the Gargoyle by luring him into the Hudson River in New York City, using a projection of Thor, leaving the villain buried at the bottom.[7] The Grey Gargoyle eventually reappears after being hauled up from the river, whereupon he turns to stone two people examining him. Believing that Blake can help him find Thor, the Grey Gargoyle goes after him. He pursues them through the streets, becoming angry at their escaping him and finally deciding to eliminate Blake. However he is delayed by an Asgardian blinding him with an arrow that gives off light, after which the Asgardian restores the Thunder God's power. The Grey Gargoyle is incapacitated by Thor once again as he uses his hammer to trap the Grey Gargoyle by tapping a lamppost as a power source and sending a bolt which fuses the Gargoyles limbs. Odin then fully restores Thor's power.[8]

The Grey Gargoyle appears in the title Tales of Suspense, attempting to steal an experimental device for use against Thor, but is stopped by his fellow Avenger Iron Man.[9] The character continues to play the role of industrial saboteur in the title Captain America, attempting to steal an experimental chemical called Element X before being stopped by Captain America; the Falcon and Nick Fury.[10] An appearance in the title Marvel Team-Up against Captain America and fellow hero Spider-Man ends with the Gargoyle being trapped in a rocket and launched into deep space.[11]

The character reappears in the title Thor, and is revealed to have been rescued by the crew of the alien spaceship the Bird of Prey and nominated their captain. After a battle with Thor the character is lost in space once again.[12] The Grey Gargoyle eventually returns to Earth in a meteorite in the title Avengers, and battles briefly before being defeated and imprisoned.[13] The character reappears in the title as part of Baron Helmut Zemo's incarnation of the Masters of Evil. In an encounter with the Avenger the Black Knight, the Gargoyle grasps the hero's enchanted sword and is reverted to human form, his power temporarily neutralized.[14]

In the title Iron Man the Gargoyle adopts the false identity of sculptor Paul St. Pierre, and intends to make a fortune in the art world by selling persons transformed to stone as authentic sculptures. The ruse, however, is discovered by Iron Man, who defeats the villain.[15]

The character is recruited by arch villain Doctor Doom during the Acts of Vengeance storyline, and paid to neutralize the Hulk. The Hulk, however, resists the Gargoyle's power and then humiliates him by breaking his arm.[16]

The Gargoyle appears in the title She-Hulk[17] and in another title of Thor where he is summoned by Zarrko to fight the Thor Corps but was defeated by Beta Ray Bill.[18] He later appeared as the pawn of an alien shapeshifter in the title Fantastic Four. The Gargoyle's power temporarily incapacitates Fantastic Four member the Thing, who recovers with the added benefit of being able to now transform between human form and his superstrong rock-like form.[19] After another appearance in the title Thor and almost instant defeat by the god slaying entity Desak,[20] the Gargoyle features in the title New Avengers with other criminals attempting to escape the prison facility The Raft.[21]

After a brief appearance in the humorous title She-Hulk,[22] the Grey Gargoyle battles heroines Spider-Woman and Ms. Marvel in the title Civil War: The Initiative;[23] appears briefly in the fourth volume of the title New Warriors[24] and in the Spider-Man title published under the Marvel Adventures imprint.[25]

Grey Gargoyle is recruited to join a "crime army" formed by the villain the Hood in the title The New Avengers.[26] During the "Dark Reign" storyline, the Grim Reaper recruits Grey Gargoyle into a new incarnation of the Lethal Legion, who oppose Norman Osborn.[27]

During the Heroic Age storyline, it is claimed that he has a discarded and disavowed daughter named Mortar who is a member of the Bastards of Evil.[28]

The Grey Gargoyle is later shown as an inmate of The Raft.[29] When an EMP surge shuts down the Raft's defenses, the inmates attempt an escape. Purple Man compels the Grey Gargoyle to stop a door from closing by jamming his head into the mechanism.[30]

In Fear Itself, Grey Gargoyle obtains one of the Serpent's hammers and becomes Mokk, the Breaker of Faith. Mokk transforms the entire population of Paris to stone. When Iron Man intervenes, Mokk damages his armor and energy supply, forcing him to flee, and also fends off attacks from Detroit Steel, Sasha Hammer, and Rescue.[31][32][33][34][35] Mokk is reverted to Grey Gargoyle by the end of the storyline, and Odin returns those he affected to normal.[36]

In Avengers: Standoff!, Grey Gargoyle appears as an inmate of Pleasant Hill, a gated community established by S.H.I.E.L.D.[37]

In Secret Empire, Grey Gargoyle joins Helmut Zemo's Army of Evil.[38]

In a lead-up to the Sins Rising arc, Count Nefaria using a wheelchair later forms his latest incarnation of the Lethal Legion with Grey Gargoyle, Living Laser, and Whirlwind in a plot to target the Catalyst.[39] At Empire State University, Curt Connors reveals the Catalyst to the crowd when the Lethal Legion attacks. However, they are eventually defeated and imprisoned in Ravencroft.[40][41]

In Sinister War, Kindred is possessed by one of Sin-Eater's demonic centipedes and joins the Sinful Six.[42]

Powers and abilities

The Grey Gargoyle possesses the ability to temporarily transform himself and whatever he touches into organic stone. He also has a master's degree in chemistry.

In other media

Television

Video games

References

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  7. ^ Journey Into Mystery #107 (Aug. 1964). Marvel Comics.
  8. ^ Journey Into Mystery #113 (Feb. 1965). Marvel Comics.
  9. ^ Tales of Suspense #95-96 (Nov.-Dec. 1967). Marvel Comics.
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  33. ^ Matt Fraction (w), Salvador Larocca (a). "Fear Itself Part 3: The Apostate" The Invincible Iron Man, no. 506 (September 2011). Marvel Comics.
  34. ^ Matt Fraction (w), Salvador Larocca (a). "Fear Itself Part 4: Fog of War" The Invincible Iron Man, no. 507 (October 2011). Marvel Comics.
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  43. ^ a b c d "Grey Gargoyle Voices (Thor)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved December 24, 2019. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
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