Ibac
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Ibac is a Fawcett Comics and DC Comics supervillain, and a foe of Captain Marvel. Created by writer Otto Binder and artist CC Beck, he first appeared in Captain Marvel Adventures #8 (March 6, 1942).
Character Biography
Ibac's alter-ego is Stanley "Stinky" Printwhistle, a crook who attempts to blow up a bridge, but is caught in the explosion. He is saved by Lucifer, who offers Printwhistle the chance to become a champion of evil in exchange for his mortal soul. Printwhistle accepts, and is told to speak the magic word "IBAC". By doing so, the frail, grey-haired criminal transforms into Ibac, a brutal muscleman with a buzz cut. Saying "IBAC" again transforms Ibac back into Printwhistle. Because he hasn't been able to defeat Captain Marvel, Printwhistle has not been obliged to give his soul to the devil, and has reformed, but being weak-willed, he has often been forced by other criminals into becoming the evil Ibac again.
While Captain Marvel is empowered by six mythological and Biblical figures, Ibac is empowered by four of the most evil and terrifying men to have ever walked the earth: Ivan the Terrible, who supplies Terror, Cesare Borgia, who gives Ibac Cunning, Attila the Hun, who gifts him with Fierceness, and Caligula, the sponsor of Cruelty. Also, while Captain Marvel transforms using magic lightning bolts, Ibac's transformations are accomplished with the power of mystical green fire and brimstone.
Before the Crisis on Infinite Earths, Ibac is a member of the Monster Society Of Evil, a team of Captain Marvel's greatest enemies. More recently, he has turned up in Villains United as a member of the Secret Society of Super Villains.
One Year Later
Ibac recently appeared in the Secret Six series, still with the Society, battling the second Ragdoll from the orders of the Society. Ragdoll escapes, leaving a wounded Ibac.
Ibac is seen among the captured villains in Salvation Run.There he is in camp lex and starts an argument with the people that are not working.
Powers and abilities
Ibac has superhuman strength, agility and endurance. He has some protection from physical and energy attacks.