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- While many members simply use it as an elite social club, the Hellfire Club's true power lies in the Inner Circle, a group of leaders also known as the Lords Cardinal. The Lord Imperial acts as the overall leader of the Hellfire Club, but the Inner Circle is further divided into Black, White, and occasionally Red divisions.
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Aug 24, 2023 · While many members simply use it as an elite social club, the Hellfire Club's true power lies in the Inner Circle, a group of leaders also known as the Lords Cardinal. The Lord Imperial acts as the overall leader of the Hellfire Club, but the Inner Circle is further divided into Black, White, and occasionally Red divisions.
- Tim Webber
Unbeknownst to most members is the Club's Inner Circle. Originally known as the Council of the Chosen, this secret group formed around Edward "Ned" Buckman, each member assuming the titles of the major chess pieces. As White King, Buckman financed Stephen Lang's revived Sentinel program with the assistance of probationary member Sebastian Shaw.
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- The Uncanny X-Men #129 (January 1980)
While many members simply use it as an elite social club, the Hellfire Club's true power lies in the Inner Circle, a group of leaders also known as the Lords Cardinal. The Lord Imperial acts as the overall leader of the Hellfire Club, but the Inner Circle is further divided into Black, White, and occasionally Red divisions.
The Hellfire Club, including their attire and the name and appearance of the original members of the Inner Circle, was based on the organization of the same name that appeared in the episode A Touch of Brimstone from the British TV series The Avengers.
Its members often holding positions named after chess pieces, an Inner Circle is ruled by its Queens and Kings, the so-called Lords Cardinal. They, in turn, are ruled by the Lord Imperial, who is also in charge of the Club's overt activities.
The original Inner Circle prior to Shaw and Frost's takeover of the New York Branch Hellfire Club. Edward "Ned" Buckman: White King. [1] Paris Seville: White Queen.
Unbeknownst to most members, however, is the Club's Inner Circle. Originally known as the Council of the Chosen, this secret group formed around Edward "Ned" Buckman, with each member assuming the titles of the major chess pieces.
