Demolition Man (character)

Dennis Dunphy is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Mike Carlin and artist Ron Wilson, the character first appeared in The Thing #28 (October 1985). Dunphy is a superhero known under the codenames D-Man, Demolition Man, and Scourge of the Underworld. He possesses superhuman strength, stamina, and durability, which he acquired through a drug provided by the Power Broker in an attempt to advance his football career. Dunphy is primarily associated with Steve Rogers / Captain America, serving as Rogers' partner until he was presumed killed aboard an exploding Quinjet. He later resurfaced and sided with Captain America when he opposed the Superhuman Registration Act during the Civil War storyline. Since his original introduction in comics, the character has been featured in various other Marvel-licensed products. Will Friedle voices the character in the Disney+ special LEGO Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition (2024), while William McCullough portrays him in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Captain America: Brave New World (2025).