Arthur Parks, the Living Laser, is a Marvel Comics villain who transformed himself into a being of pure photon energy and repeatedly clashed with the Avengers and Iron Man. His story spans from 1966 to the present, including his invention of laser wristbands, his obsession with the Wasp, and his infiltration of Stark Industries.
Arthur Parks debuts as a research scientist who invents laser wristbands, but an experiment transforms him into a being of pure photon energy. He becomes the Living Laser and battles Giant-Man and the Wasp. #marvel #villains
The Living Laser returns, now able to project laser beams and fly. He fights the Wasp and is defeated by her and Giant-Man. #marvel #avengers
The Living Laser is recruited by the Mandarin to join his army of supervillains against the Avengers. He battles Iron Man and others. #marvel #avengers
Parks poses as a security expert to infiltrate Stark Industries, intending to steal technology. He is exposed and defeated by Iron Man. #marvel #ironman
The Living Laser kidnaps the Wasp, revealing his obsession with her. Namor intervenes and defeats him. #marvel #submariner
The Living Laser battles Daredevil in a story that explores his growing instability and power. Daredevil uses his radar sense to outmaneuver him. #marvel #daredevil
Moondragon uses her mental powers to enslave the Living Laser and other villains. The Avengers free them and defeat Moondragon. #marvel #avengers
The Living Laser teams up with the Trapster. He gains the ability to absorb energy, making him more powerful. The Thing and She-Hulk defeat him. #marvel #thing
Parks becomes a rival to Tony Stark in the business world, using his scientific genius to create advanced technology. Iron Man stops his criminal activities. #marvel #ironman
The Living Laser's obsession with the Wasp intensifies. He attacks the Avengers but is psychologically defeated when the Wasp rejects him. #marvel #avengers
The Living Laser fights Spider-Man and the Human Torch. His powers are neutralized by a combination of webbing and fire. #marvel #spiderman
The Living Laser becomes a member of the Lethal Legion under Grim Reaper. They attack the West Coast Avengers but are defeated. #marvel #westcoastavengers
The Living Laser is mind-controlled by the Red Skull to attack Captain America. He is freed and helps defeat the Skull. #marvel #captainamerica
During the Acts of Vengeance storyline, the Living Laser is manipulated by Loki to attack the Avengers. He is defeated by the combined efforts of the team. #marvel #avengers
The Living Laser upgrades his powers, becoming able to transform into pure light. He fights Quasar and is imprisoned in the Negative Zone. #marvel #quasar
Parks escapes prison and seeks revenge on Tony Stark, blaming him for his condition. He sabotages Stark's projects before being recaptured. #marvel #ironman
The Living Laser is unleashed by the villainous team the Blood Brothers. He goes on a rampage but is subdued by the Avengers with help from the Black Knight. #marvel #avengers
The Living Laser is recruited into the Thunderbolts, a team of reformed villains. He acts as a hero for a time but eventually returns to crime. #marvel #thunderbolts
During the Fear Itself storyline, the Living Laser is driven mad by the Serpent's fear magic. He attacks civilians but is stopped by the Avengers. #marvel #avengers
Parks returns with upgraded laser technology. He battles Iron Man in a high-stakes confrontation that ends with Parks seemingly dead. #marvel #ironman
The Living Laser is among the villains manipulated by the Scarlet Witch during the 'Avengers Disassembled' storyline. He attacks the Avengers but is defeated. #marvel #avengers
The Living Laser sides with the anti-registration forces during the Civil War. He is captured by S.H.I.E.L.D. and sent to the Negative Zone prison. #marvel #civilwar
The Living Laser is revealed to be a Skrull impostor during the Secret Invasion. The real Arthur Parks is found alive in Skrull custody. #marvel #secretinvasion
Parks attempts to reform during the Heroic Age but succumbs to his criminal nature. He attacks a Stark Industries facility and is captured by the new Avengers. #marvel #avengers
The Living Laser absorbs dark energy from a mystical artifact, becoming more powerful. He battles the Mighty Avengers and is defeated by Luke Cage. #marvel #mightyavengers
The Living Laser clashes with the Superior Spider-Man (Otto Octavius in Peter Parker's body). Spider-Man uses his intellect to outsmart Parks. #marvel #spiderman
The Living Laser is recruited by a new villain to attack the Unity Squad. He is defeated by the combined powers of the team. #marvel #uncannyavengers
The Living Laser causes a diplomatic crisis by attacking a foreign embassy. Iron Man stops him and clears his name of false accusations. #marvel #ironman
The Living Laser sides with Hydra during the Secret Empire storyline. He battles the resistance and is captured by the underground heroes. #marvel #secretempire
The Living Laser is part of the Black Order's army during the 'No Surrender' storyline. He fights the Avengers and is destroyed when the planet's gravity destabilizes. #marvel #avengers
A weakened Living Laser resurfaces and attempts to steal Asgardian technology. The Invaders stop him and he is remanded to the Raft. #marvel #invaders
Arthur Parks is hired by a Stark rival to sabotage Tony Stark's new AI. He fails and is imprisoned once again. #marvel #ironman
The Living Laser attacks a youth center. The Champions defeat him and Ms. Marvel uses her embiggening powers to contain him. #marvel #champions
The Living Laser attempts to absorb gamma energy from the Hulk, but overloads and explodes. He later reforms from his light particles. #marvel #hulk
In a cosmic storyline, the Living Laser is manipulated by the Beyonders. He gains near-limitless energy but is defeated by the Avengers with help from the Eternals. #marvel #avengers
The Living Laser seeks a cure for his energy form from Doctor Strange. The attempt fails but he gains a limited ability to solidify his body temporarily. #marvel #doctorstrange