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Cable (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Cable also revealed that he was the one responsible for Apocalypse's post House of M revival, stating that the Mutant community needed a powerful threat to Rally against. Cable was born Christopher Charles Summers, the child of Scott Summers (Cyclops) and Madelyne Pryor. Issues 34 and 35 of the Cable series were part of the Onslaught storyline which was a top vote getter for the Comics Buyer's Guide Fan Award for Favorite Comic-Book Story for 1997. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cable_(comics)   (2778 words)

Bullseye (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia It was not necessary for Bullseye to have a mutant healing factor to receive his adamantium as only a very small fraction of his bones have been entirely replaced and the rest of his skeleton is merely fortified with strips of the metal which does not interfere with his skeleton's ability to create blood cells. In one of the more famous deaths in comics history, the two villains battled it out, and Bullseye impaled Elektra on her own sai. Bullseye soon made the best of the situation: within seven hours of being informed of their poverty, he had led the Contras in seizing a landing strip that the Colombian cocaine smugglers were using as a staging area before moving on to the United States. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bullseye_(comics)   (1855 words)

Viper (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Viper a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe who is a foe of the Avengers and the X-Men. Later, in one of her many terrorist acts, she would try to gain control of the similarly themed organisation called Serpent Society, attempting to assassinate its leader Sidewinder, but she was betrayed by Cobra and arrested by Captain America. The previous Viper was the founder and leader of the supervillain association known as the Serpent Squad. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Viper_(comics)   (708 words)

Starman (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Starman, in comic books, refers to several different fictional characters in the DC Comics universe. Starman I is Ted Knight, a 1940s DC Comics superhero who wore a costume of red tights with a fin on his helmet, and wielded a gravity rod (later cosmic rod) as a member of the Justice Society of America. Starman VI is David Knight, a 1990s DC Comics superhero, the son of the original Starman and older brother of the 1990s Starman. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Starman_(comics)   (868 words)

Rhino (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia According the Marvel Comics Directory he is 6' 5" and weighs just over 700 pounds. An enormous explosion did the villains in, but somehow they survived and went on to wreak havok in other comics. The Rhino was initially Aleksei Sytsevich, a poor immigrant from Russia who was desperate to pay for the rest of his family to come to America. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rhino_(comics)   (1127 words)

Quasar (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Quasar was recreated in energy form by the cosmic being Infinity and battled Maelstrom in the heart of a black hole. Quasar's solo career in his own series was rocky; after a falling-out with both his estranged father and Eon, he quit from his role as Protector of the Universe, during which time Maelstrom, the "Cosmic Assassin" whose threat had prompted Eon to make Vaughn the Protector, killed Quasar and then Eon. Quasar journeyed to Uranus, the planet from which the original Marvel Boy had received the bands, and had the bands' true nature and origins revealed to him by the cosmic being called Eon. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Quasar_(comics)   (1759 words)

Obsidian (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Obsidian is a fictional character, a sometime superhero in the DC Comics universe. Obsidian is the biological son of Alan Scott, the Golden Age Green Lantern and the Golden Age villain known as Thorn. Obsidian is connected to the Shadowlands, a dimension of primordial, quasi-sentient darkness. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Obsidian_(comics)   (761 words)

Morph (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Morph is a shapeshifter and the comic relief character in Exiles who befriends the mutant Sunfire. Morph's mutation to shapeshift has also made it so that his body is a Play-doh-like substance and he can reattach limbs after they have been severed. The name was changed from Changeling to Morph, since DC comics had the rights to the name Changeling at the time. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Morph_(comics)   (914 words)

Moloch (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Moloch is an underworld leader or crime boss, notable for his thin, satanic features and pointed ears, who clashed with Doctor Manhattan in the en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Moloch%20(comics)   (914 words)

Mimic (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mimic is a fictional character, a former superhero in Marvel Comics' universe. The Mimic's heroic counterpart from a parallel world is a founding member of the multiverse-traveling superhero team, The Exiles. Mimic set his sights on joining the X-Men and blackmailed his way into their ranks, even receiving the rank of deputy leader only to be expelled shortly afterwards for placing his own interests over those of the team. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mimic_(comics)   (610 words)

Magma (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Fanatical and in total control of her powers, Magma was sent to London eliminate the leadership of the Human High Council; however, the attack was foiled by Weapon X (Logan), who killed Amara. Due to the events of House of M and the Decimation of mutants, Magma lost her boyfriend while the two were exploring the inside of a volcano at the exact moment that the depowering wave of the Scarlet Witch ran across earth. Magma hails from the fictional country of Nova Roma (New Rome), a colony of the Roman Republic reportedly founded shortly after the death of Julius Caesar in 44 BC. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Magma_(comics)   (836 words)

Karma (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Karma is a fictional character, a superhero from Marvel Comics, and is notable as one of their few lesbian characters. In the Ultimate Marvel continuity, Karma is part of the Black Ops strike force unter the tutelage of Nick Fury. Karma has the power to take control of others' minds, and force them to act as she pleases (their own minds are unconscious for the duration of the possession). en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Karma_(comics)   (630 words)

Exodus (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Exodus is a Marvel Comics supervillain, an enemy of the X-Men. Exodus was rescued by Magneto and became a member of the X-Men. Exodus became Magneto's lieutenant in the Acolytes and when Magneto's mind was wiped by Professor X, Exodus took command of the group, also caring for the comatose Magneto until they were separated after Holocaust destroyed the Acolytes's space station Avalon. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Exodus_(comics)   (562 words)

Elektra (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Elektra managed to crawl over to Daredevil's house before dying in his arms as Bullseye watched the two, hidden among a crowd that had gathered to see what was going on. Elektra was fatally stabbed by Bullseye with one of her own sais in a battle over which of them would be the Kingpin's assassin (in Daredevil #181). Elektra is a ninja and assassin who wields two bladed sais as her trademark weapon. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Elektra_Natchios   (2773 words)

Colossus (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Colossus has had other relationships, or potential relationships, develop over the years (Callisto, Rogue, Meggan) but the one who he seems destined to be with is Kitty Pryde, whom he is now with again. Colossus (Piotr "Peter" Nikolaievitch Rasputin) is a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe and a member of the X-Men. Colossus possesses the ability to transform his entire body into a form of organic steel, named by some sources as analogous to osmium, but of still unknown composition. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Colossus_(comics)   (1654 words)

Berzerker (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Berzerker is a fictional character from Marvel Comics. Berzerker and three others survived the attack, only to get in another battle with Beast and Iceman, thinking they are Marauders too. Cyclops and Jean Grey arrived to save the remaning two Tunnelers, but it was too late; Berzerker was enraged by the loss of Scaleface and vowed revenge on all humanity. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Berzerker_(comics)   (507 words)

Alternative comics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The term "alternative comics" is one of several labels applied to a range of comics that have appeared since about 1980, in the wake of the underground comix movement of the late 1960s and early 70s. Another important factor in the establishment of alternative comics was the emergence in the late 1970s of the publishing house Fantagraphics. Alternative comics present an alternative to the "mainstream" comics which dominate the US comic book industry (such as the superhero-themed products of Marvel and DC comic companies, the light comedy of Archie Comics, and manga-related works). en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alternative_comics   (764 words)

Callisto (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Callisto intended to force Shadowcat (Kitty Pryde) to honor a promise she made to Caliban to stay with him if the Morlocks allowed her teammates to leave the tunnels. The two became attracted to each other after Masque reshaped Callisto's flesh, restoring her beauty to greater than what it was before she was scarred. Callisto also has a maternal relationship with Marrow, acting as a mother-figure towards the young mutant, (though the two are not biologically related) making her the only person Marrow would follow nearly blindly. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Callisto_(comics)   (948 words)

Bumblebee (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bumblebee was able to withstand Brother Blood's mind control powers for the first time "No man can tell me what to do!" she explained to Cyborg. Bumblebee is a fictional character, a DC Comics superhero who is a member of the superhero team, Teen Titans. While in Steel City, Bumblebee and Aqualad formed Titans East with Speedy and Más y Menos. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bumblebee_(comics)   (605 words)

Blink (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Blink was discovered by one of Apocalypse's scientists, Dark Beast, who experimented on her, refining her powers (thus explaining the differences in the abilities of the regular Marvel Universe Blink and her Age of Apocalypse counterpart). Blink became the leader of this group of Exiles and has formed a relationship with her teammate Mimic. Blink was scarred by the experience, and would have kept going had Sabretooth not saved her. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Blink_(comics)   (1098 words)

Blade (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The character Blade was created in 1973 for Marvel Comics by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Gene Colan and was a supporting character in the 1970s comic Tomb of Dracula. Blade's blood enzymes reacted unexpectedly with Morbius's unique form of vampirism to produce an almost perfected form of the virus, granting Blade many vampire strengths while eliminating weaknesses inherent to a vampire (it was at this time that Blade assumed the unofficial title of "Daywalker" among his prey). Blade was devastated when he appeared to be the only one of the trio to survive the final battle with Varnae, which culminated in the death of Blade's old friend and the only one of the Drac Pack he was ever able to connect with: Taj Nital, now a vampire serving Varnae. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Blade_(comics)   (2227 words)

XS (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia XS (Jenni Ognats), is a fictional character, a superheroine in the future of the DC Comics universe. XS was one of the Legionnaires left behind after many of her teammates were lost, causing the team to be forcefully disbanded. During the Legion's first trip to the 20th century, XS was separated from them. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/XS_(comics)   (389 words)

Wildebeest (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Wildebeests were all master tacticians and wore exoskeletons that boosted their strength, resembling a monstrous, humanoid version of the animal of that name. Wildebeest later appears in the "Trust" in which he is captured by Madame Rouge. Another group of Wildebeests were encountered by Beast Boy, Flamebird, and the DEO Orphans only to be discovered working with an elder gentlemen to keep the peace in his neighborhood. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wildebeest_(comics)   (738 words)

Widget (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia After this, Rachel (who had recovered her full memory), Widget and Excalibur returned to Rachel's original timeline and successfully reprogrammed the ruling Sentinels to protect all life, ending their tyranny. Early on Widget was known for her catchphrase: "Oh gosh, oh golly, oh wow!". Until the revelation of Widget's true identity, she was consistently referred to with masculine pronouns (i.e. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Widget_(comics)   (351 words)

Warpath (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Warpath is slated to be among the line-up of X-Men in Uncanny X-Men later this year, along with Professor X, Rachel Summers, Nightcrawler, Polaris, and Havok. Warpath is an Apache Native American, who is the younger brother of the shortly-lived X-Man Thunderbird. Warpath (James Proudstar) is a mutant superhero in the Marvel Comics universe, best known as a member of X-Force, an offshoot of the X-Men. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Warpath_(comics)   (805 words)

Tsunami (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tsunami was a failed imprint of Marvel Comics founded in January 2003. Many comic book fans regarded the entire imprint as a cheap attempt by Marvel Comics to capitalize on the growing popularity of Japanese manga. Other than in the art, the titles shared little in common, with, for example, Runaways and Sentinel being aimed at children and younger teenagers and Mystique touching on espionage and darker themes better suited for an older audience. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tsunami_(comics)   (494 words)

Thunderbolt (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Johnny Thunderbolt is a name sometimes used for Johnny Thunder, a DC Comics character and member of the Justice Society of America. The Thunderbolts, are a team of superheroes in the fictional Marvel Comics universe. Thunderbolt Jaxon is a Golden Age British superhero currently being revived in a Wildstorm comic series by Dave Gibbons and John Higgins. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Thunderbolt_(comics)   (168 words)

Terra (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Terra became a mercenary, doing dirty work for others such as Deathstroke the Terminator (who she shared a romance with, despite being barely sixteen years old while he was a grown man). Terra is the name of two fictional characters in the DC Universe. Terra was portrayed as an outgoing, fun-loving, tomboyish girl, driven to wander from place to place. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Terra_(comics)   (1087 words)

Supreme (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Supreme's history varied from story to story; at one point, he was an extremely religious angel of vengeance, who cited scripture to justify his actions. In 2006, Arcade Comics is publishing Supreme's return by Robert Kirkman and Rob Liefeld. As Supreme fought the Norse god Thor over the possession of the enchanted hammer Mjolnir, another character by the name of Enigma acquired another Supreme from an alternate timeline, to be kept in storage in case Supreme was defeated. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Supreme_(comics)   (1617 words)

Spectre (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In the 1970s, the Spectre was revived in the pages of Adventure Comics. The role of the Spectre was later assumed by Hal Jordan, the spirit of the former Green Lantern. Furthermore, the Spectre was not the first embodiment of God's anger, but was the replacement for the previously-minor DC character Eclipso; Ostrander chose to portray this as a distinction between the Spectre's pursuit of vengeance and Eclipso's pursuit of revenge. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Spectre   (1596 words)

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