This
massive patroleum coropration is notorious for its
determination to make massive profits regardless of
any laws or moral principles. As such, it is involved
in numerous criminal plots that require the opposition
of the various superheroes to stop. The name of the
company is a probable parody of Exxon, an American
petroleum company often criticized for its profiteering
at the expense of the environment.
Roxxon
encountered numerous superheroes, it has most notably
been at odds with Iron Man (Tony Stark), when it was
revealed that Roxxon Oil killed Tony Stark's parents.
Roxxon has also regularly been at odds with Project:
Pegasus regarding energy sources as the latter has
been involved with alternative energy research that
could hurt Roxxon's oil profitability.
Roxxon
is closely connected to Brand Corporation, another
for-profit company that has specialized in creating
superhumans. It is sometimes been referred to as a
Roxxon subsidiary, but it has sometimes made its own
decisions and acted on its own.