Reference

Crusader is a name used by multiple characters in the Marvel Comics universe. Here are some notable appearances of different iterations of Crusader:

1. Arthur Blackwood (Crusader I): This version first appeared in Thor #330 (April 1983). Arthur Blackwood was created by writer Alan Zelenetz and penciller Bob Hall. As an antagonist, he faced Thor in his attempts to spread his religious zealotry (Wikipedia - Crusader (Marvel Comics)).

2. Life Model Decoy (Crusader II): This iteration is a Life Model Decoy (LMD) who appeared as a character in some story arcs but did not gain significant prominence compared to other versions (Marvel Database - Crusader).

3. El Alamein and Other Crusaders (Earth-616): Within the Marvel Universe, the Crusaders also refer to a team of heroes inspired by the band of superheroes from WWII. They first appeared in Invaders #14 (March 1977). This team includes characters such as Captain Wings and Dyna-Mite (Wikipedia - Crusaders (Marvel Comics)).

4. Third Crusader (Z'Reg): This version, a Skrull named Z'Reg, first appeared in Marvel Team-Up Vol. 3 #20 (2006). Created by Robert Kirkman and Andy Kuhn, Z'Reg became a more heroic figure, initially battling heroes but eventually joining them (Comic Vine - Crusader).

Images

Here are some notable images of Crusader in Marvel Comics:

These appearances and visual references underscore the diverse roles and storylines explored with the Crusader character across different timelines in Marvel Comics.