Religion: Scientism
Name: Lyle Getz
Other Names: Scientist Supreme
Classification: villain scientist
First Appearance: Tales of Suspense (vol. 1) #94 (Oct. 1967): "If This Be... Modok!"
Creators: Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Joe Sinnott
Number of Appearances: 1
Teams/Affiliations: A.I.M. (leader)
Enemy of: Captain America, M.O.D.O.K.
Occupation: scientist
Gender: male
Note: AIM leader who chose George Tarleton to become MODOC
Lyle Getz was the "Scientist Supreme" who was the leader of the science-based terrorist organization A.I.M.
"Scientist Supreme" is the traditional title of the top leader of A.I.M. Lyle Getz is one of earlierst (or perhaps the earliest) known leader to hold this title, but he is probably not the first.
Lyle Getz is best known as the leader who chose George Tarleton to undergo the experiemental procedure that turned this low-level employee into the powerful villain MODOC. After Tarleton transformed into the murderous MODOK, he killed Lyle Getz and took over leadership of A.I.M.
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/geogez.htm
- http://www.rapsheet.co.uk/rapsheetmain/Character.asp?UniqueId=196
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/ahai.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/scasscn.htm
- https://www.comics.org/issue/21372/
- http://comicbookdb.com/issue.php?ID=15995
- http://marvel.wikia.com/Tales_of_Suspense_Vol_1_94
- http://www.comicvine.com/tales-of-suspense-the-tragedy-and-the-triumph-if-this-be-modok/37-9692/