Werner von Strucker

Werner von Strucker is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Werner von Strucker
Werner von Strucker as depicted in Nomad (vol. 2) #4 (June 1992).
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Vol. 2 #1 (September 1989)
Created by	Bob Harras
In-story information
Alter ego	Werner von Strucker
Team affiliations	Hydra
Notable aliases	Alexander Braun

Spencer Treat Clark portrayed Strucker in the Marvel Cinematic Universe television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D..

Publication history

Werner von Strucker first appeared in Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Vol. 2 #1 and was created by Bob Harras.

Fictional character biography

Werner von Strucker is the oldest son of Baron Wolfgang von Strucker and the half-brother of twins Fenris (Andrea von Strucker and Andreas von Strucker).

Werner briefly takes over Hydra while his father is presumed dead. He uses his influence to attempt to gain control of the Kingpin's territory after he falls from power.^[1]

The Punisher's associates Microchip and Mickey Fondozzi pose as Four and Eight, members of the Secret Empire, and infiltrate a meeting between Strucker and several other criminal organizations. The real Four and Eight do not attend the meeting, causing the Secret Empire to believe that they have betrayed them. They send Chainsaw to attack Strucker.^[2]

Werner survives the attack. He attends a later meeting of the criminal organizations, assisted by a man who he learns is his father Baron Strucker resurrected. The Fenris twins cause a violent battle at the meeting, believing Werner to be an unworthy successor to their father. After the meeting breaks up, Strucker kills Werner with the Death Spore virus.^[3]

In other media

• Werner von Strucker appears in Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., portrayed by Scott Heindl.
• Werner von Strucker appears in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., portrayed by Spencer Treat Clark.^[4] Following his father's death at the hands of Ultron in Avengers: Age of Ultron, Werner changes his name to Alexander Braun and uses his inheritance to host lavish parties. He is greeted by Grant Ward, who convinces him to join Hydra and continue his father's legacy.^[5] Strucker confronts Andrew Garner to kill him, but is unable to after Garner transforms into the Inhuman Lash and kills the Hydra operatives with him.^[6] For his failure to kill Garner, Kebo beats Strucker, leaving him in a vegetative state.^{[7][8][9][10]} After recovering, Strucker works with General Hale and Ruby before the latter accidentally kills him.^[11][12]