Biographical Data

Real Name: Unknown
Other current aliases: None
Dual identity: Secret to Earth, known to Avians
Current status: Prison
Former occupation: Professional criminal
Citizenship: Avian
Legal status: Living
Place of birth: Floating city of the Avians
Marital status: Single
Known relatives: None
Known allies: Powerhouse, Diamondhead, Shadow Consortium, Ani-Mates
Major enemies: Nova, Avians, Fantastic Four, Red Raven, Sphinx
Usual base of operations: Condor Roost
Current group membership: None
Former group membership: Terrible Trio
Extent of education: Avian Education System (assumed)

Origin: The Condor belongs to the race of bird people called the Avians who reside in a floating city. He was considered a brilliant scientist until he began using his intelligence for his own evil purposes. Exiled from the Avians, the Condor began to pursue his goal of becoming a crime lord over the humans.

His goals brought him into conflict with the Sphinx and they began a war to control crime. While building weapons for his war, the Condor found the amnesiac Xandarian Rieg Davan who had been searching for Centurion Nova Prime Rhomann Dey and became stranded on Earth. Rescuing Davan and realizing his alien origins, the Condor gave him false memories and convinced him to help fight the Sphinx.

The Condor later recruited Diamondhead and brainwashed Nova into joining the "Terrible Trio". During Nova's time with the Trio, Condor gained access to the Nova Prime Starship and its weaponry. Some time later, the Terrible Trio began their assault on the Sphinx. During the battle, the Sphinx's servant, Kur, attempted to attack the Sphinx but misfired and hit the Condor. As a result, the Condor was left mindless and the Sphinx decided to change him into his namesake, an actual Condor!

At a later time, the Condor flew to the island of Paradise. On the island, he found a group of intelligent animals called the Ani-Mates. The Ani-Mate known as Bird-Brain changed the Condor back into a human but one who retained certain animal attributes.

Nova later fought the Condor when the bird-like human attacked him. During the fight, Nova's girlfriend, Laura Dunham, was injured by an electrical wire. The Condor regained part of his humanity and helped Nova save Laura.

The Condor later considered joining the evil Shadow Consortium. Before he could give them his answer, the Condor decided to attack Nova once again and the Fantastic Four (Reed Richards, in particular). He was once again defeated by Nova and taken into SHIELD custody.

Later, the Avians and Red Raven decided to recover the Condor from prison in order to make him face Avian justice and not the human's. Nova convinces Red Raven and the Avians to break off their attack and leave the Condor to the humans. The Condor continues to be in prison.

Physical Description

Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 166 lbs.
Eyes: Brown - Later, black and red
Hair: Black
Other distinguishing features: None

Powers and Abilities

Intelligence: Genius
Strength: Superhuman
Flight Speed: Unrevealed
Speed: Normal
Stamina: Normal
Durability: Normal
Agility: Superhuman
Reflexes: Superhuman
Fighting skills: Average
Special skills and abilities: The Condor has the ability to understand and use alien technology. He can also design and build extremely advanced technology on his own.
Superhuman physical powers: The Condor has natural wings which allow him to fly at high speeds. His wings can also generate high winds to use against his enemies. His fingers have razor sharp talons.
Superhuman mental powers: Genius intelligence
Special limitations: Insanity, arrogance
Source of superhuman powers: Avians, further enhanced by the Ani-Mates

Paraphernalia

Personal weaponry: Originally, only his wings and talons. After his transformation, the Condor has stronger talons and blasters on his wrists.
Special weaponry: Various including a number of weapons stolen from the Nova Prime Starship.
Other accessories: Computalyzer (capable of studying genetic structures), a mind-altering computer and a spray capable of allowing a human to survive the rigors of space.
Transportation: Self-propelled flight

Bibliography

First appearance: The Man Called Nova #2, Vol. 1
Origin issue: Nova #4, Vol. 3
Appearances Checklist:
Nova Vol. 1; 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10
Nova Vol. 2; 2, 3, 4, 5, 13
Nova Vol. 3; 3, 4, 7