Roxxon Energy Corporation
| Roxxon Energy Corporation | |
|---|---|
Roxxon Energy Corporation as seen in Captain America 1999 #1 | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Captain America #180 (December 1974) |
| Created by | Steve Englehart (writer) Sal Buscema (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Type of business | Petroleum company |
| Base(s) | Various locations |
| Owner(s) | Various |
| Employee(s) | Various |
| Roster | |
| See: Members section | |
The Roxxon Energy Corporation (also known as the Roxxon Oil Company, Roxxon Oil Corporation, Roxxon Corporation, or simply Roxxon) is a fictional massive petroleum industrial conglomerate in the Marvel Universe appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Sal Buscema, the Roxxon Energy Corporation first appeared in Captain America #180 (December 1974). The company is depicted as having been run by various executives who are typically ready and eager to use any underhanded and illegal option to secure profits, up to and including violent crimes. As such, Roxxon is a consistent opponent of various superheroes.
Since its original introduction in comics, Roxxon Energy Corporation has been featured in various other Marvel-licensed products, including video games and animated television series. The company made its live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.