Rose (Marvel Comics)

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Rose
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	The Amazing Spider-Man #253 (June 1984)
Created by	Tom DeFalco (writer), Ron Frenz (artist)
In-story information
Alter ego	Richard Fisk
Team affiliations	Kingpin's organization
Notable aliases	Blood Rose
Abilities	Skilled hand-to-hand combatant, proficient with firearms

Rose is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is primarily an enemy of Spider-Man.

Publication history

Rose first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #253, created by writer Tom DeFalco and artist Ron Frenz. The character was introduced as a new crime lord in New York City.

Fictional character biography

Richard Fisk

The original Rose is Richard Fisk, the son of Wilson Fisk, also known as the Kingpin. Disillusioned with his father's criminal empire, Richard adopts the Rose persona to undermine his father's operations from within. He wears a distinctive mask and a suit, often carrying a rose as his signature.

Blood Rose

After abandoning the Rose identity, Richard Fisk later becomes the Blood Rose, a more violent and ruthless persona. This transformation marks a significant shift in his character, as he becomes more willing to use lethal force to achieve his goals.

Powers and abilities

Rose does not possess any superhuman abilities but is a skilled hand-to-hand combatant and proficient with firearms. His strategic mind and deep understanding of the criminal underworld make him a formidable adversary.

In other media

Rose has appeared in various Spider-Man-related media, including animated series and video games, often as a secondary antagonist.

See also

• List of Spider-Man enemies
• Kingpin (character)
• Spider-Man