Religion: occult
Name: Mr. Van Vliet
Other Names: van Vliet
Classification: supporting character
First Appearance: The Defenders (vol. 1) #148 (Oct. 1985): "The Kicksaws Consignment"
Creators: Peter Gillis, Sal Buscema, Art Nichols
Number of Appearances: 1
Enemy of: Minerva Bannister
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Gender: male
Note: specialized in occult antiques
Mr. Van Vliet specialized in occult antiques. He was trying to purchase the ancient artifact known as the Lesser Grey God. He learned that Minerva Bannister (a wealthy, evil woman) was seeking the Lesser Grey God as well. She wanted to use the artifact to become a vampire.
When Van Vliet learned she was after the artifact, he committed suicide.
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/crucrz.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/lehlh.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/bambaq.htm
- http://www.chronology.net/default.pl/cited/rd_defenders/2
- https://www.comics.org/issue/40540
- http://comicbookdb.com/issue.php?ID=36528
- http://www.comicvine.com/the-defenders-/37-25978/
- http://marvel.wikia.com/Defenders_Vol_1_148