Religion: Communist 
Name: Red Guardian
Alter Ego: Alexei Shostakov
Other Names: Red Guardian II
Classification:
villain
Publisher(s): 
First Appearance: The Avengers (vol. 1) #43 (Aug. 1967): "Color Him... the Red Guardian!"
Creators: Roy Thomas, John Buscema, George Roussos (as George Bell)
Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes
Number of Appearances: 21
Nation: Russia
Race: white
Gender: male
The Avengers
Avengers Assemble (vol. 1) #1 (July 2010)Daredevil (vol. 1) #88 (June 1972): "Call Him Killgrave!" (cameo)The Defenders (vol. 1) #55 (Jan. 1978): "The Power Principle, Part Three: Emotion, Ego... and Empty Expectations!" (cameo)Marvel Super-Heroes #380 (Dec. 1981): "Color Him... the Red Guardian!"Ultimate Nightmare #5 (Feb. 2005): "Ultimate Nightmare: Part V"X-Factor Annual #6 (1991): "Kings of Pain, Part 4: King of Pain" (photo/picture/video)
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=6447
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/red.htm
- http://www.marvel.com/universe/Communist_Party_(Soviet_Union)
- http://www.comicboards.com/marvelguide/r.htm