Robbie Baldwin

Robert "Robbie" Baldwin is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by artist Steve Ditko and writer Tom DeFalco, the character first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #22 (January 1988) originally known as Speedball, as well as in Civil War: Front Line #10 (January 2007) as Penance.

For other people named Robert Baldwin, see Robert Baldwin (disambiguation).
Robbie Baldwin
Speedball on the cover of Speedball #6
(February 1989)
Art by Steve Ditko.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceAs Speedball:
The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #22
(January 1988)
As Penance:
Civil War: Front Line #10
(January 2007)
Created bySpeedball:
Steve Ditko
Tom DeFalco
Penance:
Paul Jenkins
Steve Lieber
In-story information
Alter egoRobert "Robbie" Baldwin
SpeciesHuman mutate
Team affiliationsNew Warriors
Damage Control
Avengers Academy
Thunderbolts
Shadow Initiative
C.R.A.D.L.E.
Notable aliasesSpeedball
Penance
Masked Marvel
Abilities
  • Hyperkinetic shockwave
  • Kinetic energy field

The character's origin and early exploits as Speedball were depicted soon after in a solo series. After that series was cancelled, he appeared as a member of the superhero team the New Warriors, in the monthly title of the same name. In the Marvel Comics crossover Civil War, the character changes his name and appearance to Penance. Following this change, he is a member of the Thunderbolts. As of the first issue of Avengers Academy, he has reverted to Speedball and a modified version of his original costume.

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