Dust of Death
The Dust of Death (aka Red Dust) is a weapon of Red Skull which when inhaled causes the victim's skin to shrivel so their head takes on the appearance of Red Skull.
Name:
Dust of Death
Aliases:
- Red Dust
- Red Mist
Start year:
1975
First issue:
Notable recipients of the "Dust of Death" include: Douglas Rockwell, She-Hulk and the Red Skull himself (inadvertently ruining his cloned body of Steve Rogers).
The Dust of Death was heavily featured in the Avengers story arc Red Zone where the Red Skull unleashed it upon America killing thousands.