Adrian Toomes (M-616)

## The Vulture

* Vulture
* Unmasked

> *"And don't you ever, ever interfere with my business again. 'Cause if you do, I'll kill you, and everyone that you love. I'll kill you dead. That's what I'll do to protect my family, Pete. You understand?"*
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***Adrian Toomes*** was a brilliant engineer until he was fired due to budget cuts from a new boss. Enraged that he lost his job for such a pointless reason, Toomes began to steal alien technology from superhero battles because of his connections with friends in Damage Control. He used this tech to sell on the black market and even repurposed it into a flying suit he could use to steal more technology. Adrian used his stolen profits to give his family a good life. His criminal alias was ***The Vulture***. Spider-Man caught onto his operation and revealed his identity to the authorities, leaving his family without him. Vulture swore vengeance on the relentless Spider-Man for ruining his life.

## Personality

* Adrian values family above anything, as he never grew up with a traditional one. Every attempt he has made at having a family has failed, but he still tries his best.
* Adrian is ruthless.
* Adrian enjoys stealing and terrorizing the rich and powerful.

## Abilities

* **Genius Level Intellect**
	+ **Engineering**
	+ **Tactical Analysis**
* **Thievery**

## Weaknesses

* **Old Age:** Adrian's old age can hinder his ability to carry out his dangerous adventures.

## Equipment

* **Vulture Suit:** Adrian's suit allows him to fly at fast speeds and gives him enhanced strength due to it's gravity altering capabilities. He created this suit and mechanical wings from alien technology left over from the Avengers' first battle with Loki. He has made several variations and upgrades to his design over the years.
	+ **Anti-Gravity Grenades:** The suit stores grenades that alter the gravity of a small area to keep his enemy's floating in the air.

## Relationships

### Mark Raxton

Adrian has been Mark's step-dad since he was 7.

### Liz Allan

Adrian came into Liz's life when she was 3 years old and has been a father to her. He loves her like his own daughter. When Liz was told he was a criminal, she was heartbroken and never trusted him the same way again. Liz however is a forgiving person and doesn't hate Adrian, she just doesn't approve of what he does.

### Peter Parker/Spider-Man

Adrian discovered that Peter was Spider-Man and hates him for revealing his identity to his family, ruining all of their lives. However, Adrian would never use Peter's secret against him, as that would ruin Peter's life just like his was, so he keeps the secret to himself out of respect for the boy's family.

## Trivia

* Adrian is a vegetarian.
* Vulture was the first costumed villain that Spider-Man ever fought.
* Adrian's body count.

## Quotes

* *"Instead of being weak show some backbone. Be an animal."*
	+ Adrian's brother giving him advice when he was younger.
* **Norman Osborn-** *"What do you want?"* **Vulture-** *"You're head, Osborn."*
* *"I may be an old man, but I am not a patient one!"*
* *"I fought Daredevil. I was in the Sinister Six. I've nearly killed Spider-Man about a hundred time. I'm faster, stronger, and smarter than a hundred men my age. No flunky with a pistol gets the drop on me!"*