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Publication history

The first Synapse, Max Mullins, first appeared in '' Daredevil'' #377 (July 1998) and was created by

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and Tom Morgan. The second Synapse, Emily Guerrero, was introduced as a new member of the

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. She first appeared in ''

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'' Vol. 3 #1 (December 2015) and was created by Gerry Duggan and

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Fictional character biography

Max Mullins

Max Mullins has the ability to rewire and alter a person's brainwaves to his liking. Taking on the name Synapse he, along with La Concierge and

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, were recruited by the Kingpin to form the third incarnation of the

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. One of the first things he did was shut down Stilt-Man's brain, albeit temporarily, so that he would not reveal his employer's name to Daredevil, who at the time was acting as an agent for

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and had his mind wiped to think he was Laurent Levasseur. While La Concierge was battling Laurent, Synapse was holding Dr. Claudia DuBois hostage along with

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. Tired of being pushed around, Synapse planned on using his powers on Fisk, but Fisk, who had a stronger mind, knew of Synapse's plot and threatened to kill him if he did not continue to work under him. Eventually, Fisk has Synapse use his powers on Laurent, but it instead reminds him that he is Daredevil. He knocks out Synapse with one kick.

Emily Guerrero

Emily Guerrero lived with her younger brother and grandfather, Ivan, when the Terrigen Cloud affected their area. Emily emerged as an

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while her grandfather also emerged where he took the name Shredded Man. Later, she joined the Avengers Unity Division under

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's leadership. Despite being new, Steve Rogers had faith in her even though she and teammate Rogue did not get along very well. She fought

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by getting a flock of pigeons to take it out.''Uncanny Avengers'' Vol. 3 #1

Powers and abilities

The Emily Guerrero version of Synapse possesses telepathy, animal control, enhanced speed and super strength.

References

External links

Synapse (Max Mullins)
at Marvel Wiki
Synapse (Emily Guerrero)
at Marvel Wiki

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