Speed Demon (character)

Speed Demon
Speed Demon (foreground) and the Superior Spider-Man (background) as depicted in Superior Foes of Spider-Man #3 (September 2013). Art by Mark Bagley.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceAs Whizzer:
The Avengers #69 (Oct. 1969)
As Speed Demon:
The Amazing Spider-Man #222 (Nov. 1981)
Created byRoy Thomas
Sal Buscema
In-story information
Alter egoJames Sanders
SpeciesHuman mutate
Team affiliationsSquadron Sinister
Sinister Syndicate
Thunderbolts
Sinister Six
Notable aliasesWhizzer, Harvey James
AbilitiesGenius-level chemist
Superhuman speed, stamina and reflexes

Speed Demon (James Sanders) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Roy Thomas and Sal Buscema, the character made his first appearance in The Avengers #69 (October 1969) as a member of the Squadron Sinister known as the Whizzer.