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((Short description|Marvel Comics fictional character))
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|image=John Horton (Earth-616) (Griffin).jpg
|caption=Griffin as depicted in ''New Avengers'' #61 (March 2010). Art by [[Daniel Acuña]].
|character_name=Griffin
|real_name=Johnny Horton
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|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]
|debut=''[[Amazing Adventures]]'' vol. 2 #15 (Nov. 1972)
|creators=[[Steve Englehart]]<br>[[Tom Sutton]]
|alliances=[[Secret Empire (organization)|Secret Empire]]<br/>[[Masters of Evil]]
|partners=[[Headlok]]
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|powers=Superhuman strength, speed, agility and durability<br>Enhanced reflexes/reactions<br>Flight via wings<br>Sharp claws and teeth<br>Spiked prehensile tail<br>Telepathic ability to command birds
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'''Griffin''' ('''Johnny Horton''') is a fictional character appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. He is the father of [[Yo-Yo Rodriguez]].

==Publication history==
((Expand section|date=March 2015))
Griffin first appeared in ''[[Amazing Adventures]]'' #15 (Nov. 1972) and was created by [[Steve Englehart]] and [[Tom Sutton]].<ref>((cite book |last=Rovin |first=Jeff |title=[[The Encyclopedia of Super-Villains]] |date=1987 |publisher=Facts on File |isbn=0-8160-1356-X |location=New York |pages=149–150 |authorlink=Jeff Rovin))[https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofsu0000rovi_h5r9/page/148/mode/2up]</ref>

==Fictional character biography==
John "Johnny" Horton was born in [[Tacoma, Washington]]. He later became a punk in the [[New Orleans]] gangs trying to make a name for himself until a [[Chicago]] man used him for some local muscle. Impressing his employer, Horton wanted to be more than a cheap hood resulting in the Chicago man bringing him to the [[Secret Empire (organization)|Secret Empire]] to be made into a supervillain. Horton did not know what the Secret Empire did. An unnamed scientist/surgeon that worked there followed the Empire's orders by surgically grafting a mane, large wings, lion-like paws, and a spiked prehensile tail to his body as well giving him an experimental mutagenic serum. The Empire's #1, #3, and #6 were present at this surgery. When Horton recovered, his face had become white and he was now a freak. Thus, he became the professional criminal known as the '''Griffin''' due to his resemblance to the mythological creature.

His first mission was to kill the [[Beast (comics)|Beast]] as part of the Secret Empire's campaign against the [[Roxxon Energy Corporation|Brand Corporation]]. Griffin encountered Beast in his new furry mutation. During the struggle, Griffin was thrown off the building and [[Warren Worthington III|Angel]] only to be attacked by Griffin and rescued by Beast. He later met with Linda Donaldson (Number Nine of Secret Empire) at her office in the Brand Corporation to discuss the case with Beast and his frustration of being turned into a monster.

His next mission was to kill Angel. In his battle with Angel, Beast wrapped his long arms around Griffin's wings causing them to crash into the ground. Griffin was taken away by the Brand Corporation guards (who are presumed to be working for [[Mad Dog (Marvel Comics)|Robert Baxter]]).<ref>''Amazing Adventures'' #15</ref>

While in jail, he began to mutate with the serum used on him where his mind went first and ended up developing fanged teeth, a powerful tail, and superhuman strength. He faked being sick and escaped. When he located and confronted the unnamed scientist that changed him, the scientist was thrown to his death when he was unable to tell Griffin where the members of Secret Empire were. The scientist was saved by [[Spider-Man]] and Beast and told them Griffin's origin before dying. With his telepathic ability to control birds, Griffin revealed himself and attacked Spider-Man and Beast until he was defeated on the [[Brooklyn Bridge]].<ref>''Marvel Team-Up'' #38</ref>

He later fought [[Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze)|Ghost Rider]], Angel, and the [[Champions (1975 team)|Champions]] alongside [[Darkstar (Marvel Comics)|Darkstar]], [[Rampage (Marvel Comics)|Rampage]], [[Titanium Man]], and the [[Crimson Dynamo#The fourth Crimson Dynamo|Crimson Dynamo]] in Los Angeles. They defeated the Champions and imprisoned them in a cell within the [[San Andreas Fault]] until [[Darkstar (Marvel Comics)|Darkstar]] released them and Griffin was defeated again.<ref>''The Champions'' #7–10</ref> To push his powers to their limits, he attacked Spider-Man with a flock of gulls and fled to attack [[Avengers Mansion]] only to find [[Wonder Man]] there. During the battle, Griffin later mutated with a leonine face and lost the power of speech. Griffin was presumed to have perished in the Astro-Fighter ship fire.<ref>''Marvel Team-Up'' #78</ref>

When he was residing in the [[Adirondack Mountains]], he fell under the control of [[Headlok]] who used him to attack the [[West Coast Avengers]]. He was calmed by [[Tigra]] and defeated and sent to the [[Vault (Marvel Comics)|Vault]].<ref name=autogenerated1>''The West Coast Avengers'' vol. 2 #10</ref>

During [[Iron Man]]'s "[[Armor Wars]]", Griffin escaped with [[Mister Hyde (comics)|Mister Hyde]], [[Mary MacPherran|Titania]], [[Armadillo (comics)|Armadillo]], and [[Vibro (comics)|Vibro]]. He was defeated and was re-imprisoned by [[Falcon (comics)|Falcon]] and [[Demolition Man (comics)|Demolition-Man]].<ref>''Captain America'' #340</ref>

Griffin was seen in the Vault's Cell Block Five during the [[Acts of Vengeance]] storyline. He participated in a mass escape from the Vault.<ref>''Avengers Spotlight'' #26</ref>

Griffin joined [[Bullet (Marvel Comics)|Bullet]] and [[Orka (comics)|Orka]] in a breakout orchestrated by [[Mentallo]] and [[Eddie Brock|Venom]]. Griffin he was stunned by [[Captain America]]'s shield throw and [[Hank Pym]]'s force blaster, and was apprehended again.<ref>''Death Trap: the Vault'' graphic novel</ref>

Later, his mind was reduced to an instinctual animal level. He pursued and fought [[Namor|Namor the Sub-Mariner]], but was defeated after Namor brought the battle underwater. Griffin ended up in Namor's custody as his steed.<ref>''Namor the Sub-Mariner'' #2–3</ref> Namor used the Griffin to get to the [[Savage Land]] only to be ambushed by [[Super-Skrull]] disguised as [[Iron Fist (comics)|Iron Fist]].<ref>''Namor the Sub-Mariner'' #15</ref> The Griffin helped [[Shanna the She-Devil|Shanna]] free Namor and [[Namorita]] from Ward Meachum and the Super-Skrull.<ref>''Namor the Sub-Mariner'' #17–18</ref>

Griffin is briefly seen in the 'Superhuman Rehabilitation Unit', a facility controlled by the ''Commission on Superhuman Activities''.<ref>''Iron Man'' vol. 4 #14</ref> It is part of a deep 'hole' of cells. The front of each cell faces the others.

When Griffin was on [[Ryker's Island]]'s prison, he was restored to a more humanoid state (presumably his intellect was restored). He was also among the inmates assembled by [[Electro (Marvel Comics)|Electro]] during the impending breakout which is thwarted by the New Avengers.<ref>''The New Avengers'' #1</ref>

Then, Griffin was hired by the [[Hood (comics)|Hood]] to take advantage of the split in the superhero community caused by the [[Registration Acts (comics)|Superhuman Registration Act]].<ref>''The New Avengers'' #35</ref> He helped them fight the New Avengers but was taken down by [[Doctor Strange]].<ref>''The New Avengers'' Annual #2</ref>

Griffin's daughter, [[Yo-Yo Rodriguez]], is recruited by [[Nick Fury]] to join his anti-[[Skrull]] [[Secret Warriors (Team White)|task force]].<ref>''The Mighty Avengers'' #13</ref>

Griffin is seen as part of the anti-Skrull resistance force, as the Hood allies his group with the still-free heroes. As part of the Hood's group, he joins forces with various superheroes in battling Skrulls in [[Central Park]].<ref>''[[Secret Invasion]]'' #6</ref>

He joins with the Hood's gang in an attack on the New Avengers, who were expecting the [[Dark Avengers]] instead. Hood's people had been brought in under Norman Osborn's control, who now was in charge of the Super-Human affairs for America. Osborn was using this position to gain revenge on his many enemies and Griffin was just a small part of it.<ref>''The New Avengers'' #50</ref> [[Scorcher (comics)|Scorcher]], [[Living Laser]], Griffin, and [[Razor Fist]] are sent by the Hood to retrieve [[Tigra]] and [[Gauntlet (comics)|Gauntlet]] after they flee from [[Green Goblin|Norman Osborn]]. They attack the heroes, who are ultimately saved by [[Counter Force (Marvel Comics)|Counter Force]].<ref>''Avengers: The Initiative'' #25 (Aug. 2009)</ref> He is seen to be among the new recruits for [[Camp H.A.M.M.E.R.]], Osborn's training facility.<ref>''Avengers: The Initiative'' #28 (2010)</ref> Later, he undergoes extensive Hammer training which does not bring him up to speed. He and his other recruits are considered failures.<ref>''Avengers: The Initiative'' #31 (April 2010)</ref>

Griffin assists [[Mandrill (comics)|Mandrill]] in attacking [[Spider-Man]] and [[Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew)|Spider-Woman]].<ref>''The New Avengers'' #61</ref> Spider-Man knocks out the Griffin with one powerful uppercut.<ref>''The New Avengers'' #62</ref> He was later seen during the [[Siege (comics)|Siege]] of [[Asgard (comics)|Asgard]] as part of the Hood crime syndicate.<ref>''Siege'' #3</ref> However, his team lost and so the Hood was thrown in prison.<ref>''New Avengers'' Finale #1</ref> Leaving the Griffin out of a job and back to a life of crime, he fought Spider-Man in the streets and was webbed up by him. The people yelled at Spider-Man for all the collateral damage that he caused during the fight. To make the situation worse for him, the Griffin told everyone at the scene that Spider-Man was his partner in crime, to make him look bad in front of the public.<ref>''Age of Heroes'' #1</ref>

Griffin fought Amadeus Cho, [[Hercules (Marvel Comics)|Hercules]]' close friend, who is now the new Prince of Power, after breaking out of prison. His powers were amplified due to the approach of the Chaos King.<ref>''Prince of Power'' #1 (July 2010)</ref>

During the "[[Fear Itself (comics)|Fear Itself]]" storyline, Griffin is among the inmates to escape from the [[The Raft (comics)|Raft]] after [[Juggernaut (comics)|Juggernaut]] takes the form of Kuurth: Breaker of Stone and damages the facility heavily. Griffin assists [[Basilisk (comics)|Basilisk]], [[Man-Bull]], and another inmate in a bank robbery. When Hercules arrives to fight them, he recognizes the fourth person to be [[Hecate (Marvel Comics)|Hecate]]. During the fight between Hercules and the villains, Hecate looks into the Shield of Perseus and regains her memories.<ref>''Herc'' #3</ref> Hecate's magic turned Griffin into a more feline form. When Hercules fights a resurrected Kyknos, Basilisk and Man-Bull flee while Griffin stays behind and ends up becoming Hercules' steed.<ref>''Herc'' #4</ref> After Hercules recovers, Hercules and Griffin track down Basilisk and Man-Bull and convince them to help fight Kyknos and Hecate. After Kyknos was defeated and Hecate got away, Griffin, Man-Bull, and Basilisk returned to their normal forms.<ref>''Herc'' #5</ref>

Griffin is later recruited by Max Fury to join the [[Shadow Council]]'s incarnation of the [[Masters of Evil]].<ref>''Secret Avengers'' #29</ref>

Following the "[[Avengers vs. X-Men]]" storyline, Griffin was seen as an inmate at an unknown prison and was participating in a prison riot until he and the villains were defeated by [[Mimic (comics)|Mimic]] and [[Rogue (comics)|Rogue]].<ref>''X-Men: Legacy'' #275</ref>

==Powers and abilities==
As a result of bionic surgery and injection of an experimental mutagenic serum, the Griffin has superhuman strength, speed, agility, and durability, with enhanced human reflexes/reactions. The Griffin has a chalk-white face resembling a lion's, hair resembling a lion's mane, pronounced canine teeth, sharp 1" claws on his fingers and toes, a scaled dinosaur-like hide, a 4' spiked prehensile tail, and wings with a wingspan of 18' from wingtip to wingtip. His wings enable him to fly at 150–160&nbsp;mph. The weight he can carry in flight is uncertain, but the greater the weight, the slower the maximum speed he can reach. His claws and teeth can be used to rend flesh, wood, and possibly even soft metals. In his humanoid form, he has the telepathic ability to command birds.

At least in the past, the Griffin's physiology is such that he mutates into a more powerful form whenever his present abilities are pushed to the limit. Increases in power are typically accompanied by a more bestial form, with a corresponding decrease in intelligence. These changes tend to remain long-term. He has been seen in the form of a humanoid lion,((Volume needed|c=y|date=January 2010)) as well as in a quadruped form closely resembling a winged lion.((Volume needed|c=y|date=January 2010)) In both of these latter forms he had the intelligence of an animal, and was unable to access his telepathic powers, but was able to fight evenly with [[Wonder Man]],<ref name=autogenerated1 />  and the [[Namor|Sub-Mariner]] has stated him to likely be physically stronger.<ref>''Namor the Sub-Mariner'' #3</ref>

His costume is composed of synthetic stretch fabric and leather.

==In other media==
Griffin appears in ''[[The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes]]'', voiced by [[Fred Tatasciore]].((citation needed|date=July 2017)) This version is initially an inmate of the [[Features of the Marvel Universe#Lang Memorial Penitentiary|Big House]] until a technological fault leads to a mass breakout in the series' pilot episode, "[[Breakout (The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes)|Breakout]]".

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://marvel.fandom.com/John_Horton_%28Earth-616%29 Griffin] at Marvel Wiki
* [http://comicvine.gamespot.com/griffin/4005-15386/ Griffin] at Comic Vine
* ((Marvunapp|http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix3/griffinhorton.htm|Griffin))

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