Evenson

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Evenson
Alias(es)	Black Scythe Lord; Leon Scott Kennedy; “Right Hand of God”
Species/Race	Earthling; his humanity is later questioned due to the nature of his power 1000 1067
Gender	Male
Affiliation	S.H.I.E.L.D. (consultant and ally); Avengers; Umbrella Corporation; Asgard
Occupation/Role	Warlock; supernatural operative; Earth’s Plenipotentiary Envoy to Asgard
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Background / History

Evenson was raised in an orphanage after being abandoned by his parents. On his fourteenth birthday, he awakened memories, magical knowledge, and a warlock legacy; he later questioned whether his placement in the orphanage had been arranged to steer him into that inheritance 3 570.

After realizing he was in the Marvel Universe, Evenson abandoned his ambition to become an all-powerful public figure. With little social standing and limited strength, he chose to remain inconspicuous while building power and connections 3.

He operated Richter’s Curiosities, relying partly on stock dividends and, when short of money, trading soul crystals in the Twisted Nether for currency and valuables 17. His early magical activities brought him to S.H.I.E.L.D.’s attention after agents obtained footage of him draining a gang member’s soul 9.

Though initially monitored and interrogated, Evenson became a S.H.I.E.L.D. consultant. Nick Fury valued both his magical capabilities and his access to intelligence beyond S.H.I.E.L.D.’s knowledge, while remaining wary of his connections and independent agenda 96 108 173.

Evenson later formed Umbrella Corporation with the Eredar Twins as co-owners, intending to create an organization powerful enough to protect their interests during future crises 153. He also developed influence through alliances with S.H.I.E.L.D., the Avengers, Asgard, Hydra’s Gideon Malick faction, and the Eredar Twins 765 772 787.

Klayya later appointed him Earth’s Plenipotentiary Envoy to Asgard. In that role, Frigga entrusted him with diplomatic and military work beyond Earth, including negotiations with Ronan and operations connected to the Kree Empire 994 1000 1003.

Appearance

Evenson normally conceals his appearance when acting publicly as a warlock, favoring self-made enchanted robes and hoods over masks 79.

• Heart of the Void replica — a robe set with minor magical effects that suppresses mana fluctuations and obscures his appearance 79.
• Corruptor robes — brown robes with red magical arrays, skull-tipped spikes, a shadowed hood, and red eyes; enhanced by a Fel Energy Battery 292.
• Dark Council set — worn when he expects exceptionally dangerous combat 730.
• Formal attire — can present himself sharply in suits when operating under civilian cover identities 517 629.

Personality

Evenson is sarcastic, theatrical, and frequently motivated by money or convenience. He resists being treated as a conventional hero, openly stating that he never intended to become one, yet repeatedly involves himself in crises affecting Earth and other worlds 604 951 971.

He is highly pragmatic and survival-oriented. He prepares escape routes, shifts blame when politically necessary, and treats powerful allies with calculated respect rather than blind loyalty 1042 1043. He can be ruthless toward enemies and is known for leaving few survivors in serious confrontations 630.

Despite his manipulative habits, he values several personal bonds. His relationship with Melinda May deepened after she risked her life to save him from Ghost Rider, and he makes efforts to protect or assist allies such as Tony Stark, Peggy Carter, Skye, and Klayya 235 517 636 738.

His cultivation requires sacrificing pieces of his soul, a process that he acknowledges has made his personality increasingly indifferent 919.

Abilities & Skills

Warlock Magic

Evenson’s power comes from magical knowledge and a distinct warlock lineage rather than mutation, experimentation, or conventional sorcery 330 1067.

• Uses destructive spells, curses, soul magic, Fel Energy, demon summoning, and teleportation.
• Many major spells require preparation; one flaming stone giant took roughly twenty minutes to summon 266.
• Also possesses unusual instant-cast spells capable of immediately incapacitating trained agents 266.
• Can conceal his magical presence through enchanted clothing and specialized magic 79 711.
• His magic is considered fundamentally different from Kamar-Taj’s practices 330 819.

Soul and Vitality Manipulation

Evenson can perceive, collect, manipulate, and consume soul-related energy.

• Drained a gang member’s soul, an act recorded by S.H.I.E.L.D. 9.
• Collected hundreds of soul crystals from casualties of the Hulk–Abomination battle 117.
• Can replenish another person’s vitality by taking life force from someone else; the donor dies in the process 87.
• Uses souls as a resource for major spells, including Thousand Soul Darkness 302.
• A spell placed on Milhark converted absorbed life force into magical power and emitted a signal Evenson could track for teleportation 506.

Offensive Magic

Evenson possesses a broad arsenal of destructive and control-oriented spells.

• Fire of Destruction — used to reverse a battle after Thousand Soul Darkness was hindered 302.
• Hand of Death — cast alongside Fire of Destruction to turn the tide in combat 302.
• Shadow Fury — deployed against Hela 732.
• Fear Howl — a shadow-based sonic attack that incapacitated Heroic Spirit warriors 729.
• Rain of Fire — a large-scale fire spell; the genuine Heart of the Void set would have greatly improved its lethality 79.
• Evil Soul Scythe — melee weapon capable of cutting opponents apart 819.

Defensive Magic

Evenson layers defensive spells when confronting powerful opponents.

• Void Protection — blocked Hela’s surprise sword attack, though stronger attacks could pierce it 732.
• Resolve Heart — saved him after Hela breached his barrier 732.
• Demon Skin, Demon Armor Spell, Evil Armor Technique, Flame Stone, Magic Stone, Healing Stone, and Soul Stone — prepared before exploring the site where the Valkyries had died 730.
• Pre-activated Void Protection was damaged but not destroyed by an Aether energy burst 711.

Teleportation and Remote Control

Evenson can travel through magical positioning, portals, and reinforced teleportation methods.

• Used a life-force signal as a teleportation beacon 506.
• Employs black stone portal fragments to reinforce teleportation magic and counter potential dimensional locks 1042.
• Controlled a mechanical exoskeleton remotely through Mental Power while possessing Skye’s body 919.
• Remotely controls Melinda May’s purple armor 919.

Engineering and Crafting

Evenson specializes in tailoring and engineering, producing magical gear and modifying technology 79.

• Created multiple imitation warlock armor sets with practical enchantments 79 292 722.
• Integrated Whiplash-derived technology into a Fel Energy Battery that temporarily circulates stored Fel Energy through his body 292.
• Performed inert treatment on gravity ore to reduce its apparent size for containment 635.
• Recognized the substance as Earth Spirit Marrow Fluid after consulting the Eredar Twins 636.

Strategy, Deception, and Diplomacy

Evenson frequently relies on planning and manipulation rather than direct force.

• Used dialogue to delay Hela and create time to cast spells 732.
• Exploited Justin Hammer as a prospective pawn rather than attacking him publicly 96.
• Used false religious credentials and a papal decree to intimidate an Irish priest into surrendering the final Berserker Staff 802.
• Negotiated with Ronan, the Collector, Thanos, and Asgardian leadership despite the risks of each encounter 1000 1003 1043.
• Refused Thanos’s recruitment offer, arguing that Thanos’s plan was premature rather than condemning its premise outright 1046.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Evil Soul Scythe — Evenson’s primary melee weapon 819.
• Heart of the Void replica — mana-concealing robe set with slight spell enhancement 79.
• Corruptor robe set — improved warlock attire powered by a Fel Energy Battery 292.
• Dark Council set — combat robes used for high-risk encounters 730.
• Fel Energy Battery — stores Fel Energy and temporarily distributes it through his body 292.
• Sargeras’s Staff — used to leave Hela’s prison space 738.
• Black stone portal fragments / “Door-Opening Pants” — enhance teleportation magic 1042.
• Richter’s Curse Vision — soul-sight sunglasses gifted to Peggy Carter 275.
• Bound Soul Stone — provided by the Eredar Twins for protection 994.

Relationships

• Nick Fury — S.H.I.E.L.D. director, employer, wary ally, and frequent target of Evenson’s sarcasm; Fury considers him a valuable but difficult asset 87 235 765.
• Melinda May — close S.H.I.E.L.D. associate who once saved his life from Ghost Rider; their shared experiences strengthened Evenson’s ties to S.H.I.E.L.D. 235.
• Phil Coulson — initially interrogated Evenson; later became a recurring ally whose team alternates between relying on and distrusting him 9 635 795.
• Klayya — magical partner and romantic interest; she supports him, worries over his safety, and appointed him Earth’s envoy to Asgard 176 994.
• Aurelles and Saloras — the Eredar Twins; Umbrella Corporation co-owners, powerful demonic allies, and possessive romantic partners 153 293 965.
• Peggy Carter — revived and empowered through Evenson’s intervention; later acts as his ally despite the controversy surrounding her kidnapping 266 275 464.
• Tony Stark — ally whose life Evenson agreed to extend through vitality magic, with a strict limit of three uses 87.
• Skye — associate frequently manipulated or teased by Evenson; he also encourages her growth and works alongside her on missions 581 630 636.
• Sigrun — undead Valkyrie revived by Evenson after escaping Hela’s prison space 738.
• Frigga — entrusted Evenson with official Asgardian diplomatic duties 1000.
• Thanos — sought to recruit Evenson to retrieve Earth’s Infinity Stones; Evenson rejected his proposal 1043 1046.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Discovery and S.H.I.E.L.D. Contact

Evenson learns that he is in the Marvel Universe and abandons his original ambitions in favor of secrecy and self-preservation 3. His soul-draining magic draws S.H.I.E.L.D.’s attention, leading to an interrogation by Coulson and May and eventually a consultant role 9.

Building Influence

He operates Richter’s Curiosities, manipulates stock investments based on foreknowledge, establishes contacts with Hydra, and begins developing Umbrella Corporation alongside the Eredar Twins 17 96 153.

Avengers and Supernatural Crises

Evenson aids S.H.I.E.L.D. during conflicts involving Loki, the Tesseract, Asgardians, Ghost Rider, the Dark Elves, and Hela. His actions earn him public recognition as the “Black Scythe Lord,” though his use of soul magic remains controversial 253 302 323 709 732.

Asgardian Envoy and Cosmic Affairs

After becoming Earth’s Plenipotentiary Envoy to Asgard, Evenson enters interstellar politics. He negotiates with Ronan and the Collector, participates in the conflict around the Power Stone and Xandar, and faces Carol Danvers and Thanos 994 1000 1003 1023 1043.

Post-S.H.I.E.L.D. Tensions

Following S.H.I.E.L.D.’s collapse, Evenson’s ties to Umbrella Corporation, the Avengers, and supernatural factions make him increasingly difficult for former allies to restrain. Coulson and May question whether his cultivation and powers have left him fully human 990 1060 1067.

Trivia

• Evenson considers salary and material benefits legitimate motivations for saving the world 604 951.
• He is fluent in Chinese and enjoys local street food 695.
• He has experience with tailoring, engineering, and video games; the latter helped him pilot an Asgardian ship through a narrow secret passage 79 729.
• He once used magic as a clothes dryer and ironed Captain America and Peggy Carter’s clothing in the process 936.
• His former landline was disconnected for unpaid bills 795.