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DAMAGE CONTROL

When the super-battles end, Damage Control's work begins as they rebuild fallen buildings and carry out the rescue. See what messes they’ve cleaned up (and even made) in the Marvel Universe over the years.

The Clean-Up Crew

Debut

In Marvel Age Annual (1985) #4

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it. But if it is, call us!" In a four-page story, Damage Control gets a smashing welcome to the Marvel Universe when VP of Marketing Henry Ackerdson pitches Hulk on a new ad campaign for the Manhattan-based engineering and construction firm, which specializes in the clean-up, repair, and restoration of property damaged by super-powered activity.

The Restoration Comedy

In Damage Control (1989) #1

In this miniseries, creator Dwayne McDuffie introduces you to the full cast of characters responsible for keeping the Marvel Universe clean. Where there’s property damage… there's Damage Control.

Acts of Vengeance

In Damage Control (1989) #1

Employees John, Gene, and Bart find themselves trapped in the maximum security wing of a superhuman prison called the Vault. Meanwhile, Damage Control is sold to a multi-national corporation—and that's the good news...

High-Profile Heroes

In Damage Control (1991) #1

For his third run on the series, Dwayne McDuffie brings in A-list guest stars including Spider-Man, the Silver Surfer, and the Hulk. Artists Kyle Baker and Ernie Colón deliver frenetic, cartoonish fun.

Sinister CEO

In Wolverine (2003) #42

When Nitro's explosive attack on the New Warriors triggers CIVIL WAR, Wolverine hunts the villain down, only to uncover a sinister plot involving Damage Control and its vast resources.

Aftersmash

In Wwh Aftersmash: Damage Control (2008) #1

Dwayne McDuffie helms Damage Control for a fourth time, this time featuring an oddball cast on clean-up after the highly destructive events of WORLD WAR HULK. An all-new Goliath and a sentient Chrysler Building are standouts.

Civil War II

In Civil War II: Choosing Sides (2016) #1

In hopes of rehabilitating their image, Damage Control finds a surprising, unhuman ally following the events of CIVIL WAR II. A star is born in these pages!

Monsters Unleashed

In Monsters Unleashed (2017) #1

When S.H.I.E.L.D. contracts Damage Control to help coordinate reconstruction efforts after monster attacks, company representative Gloria Clark finds herself working with Kei Kawade, AKA Kid Kaiju, an 11-year-old with the ability to summon and communicate with monsters.

Inside Damage Control

In Damage Control (2022) #1

With Clearance Level Eight, discover Damage Control secrets previously only available to staff! Meet Gus: a fresh-faced newcomer to Damage Control who has no idea how chaotic his life is about to become. Adam F. Goldberg and Hans Rodionoff team up with Will Robson to show you the inner workings of this clean-up company, where it's common to run into familiar faces like Moon Knight, Nightcrawler, and She-Hulk!