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Mimic (comics)
Mimic (Calvin Montgomery Rankin) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was briefly a member of the X-Men in the 1960s, and was the first character to be added to the team after the original line-up and the first X-Man who was originally believed to not be a mutant, but Xavier later revealed that he had always known that Calvin was actually a mutant. An alternate reality version of Mimic became a popular member of the Exiles, the reality-hopping team. Publication history Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Werner Roth, he first appeared in ''The X-Men'' #19 (April 1966) as a villain. Fictional character biography Origins Calvin Rankin was born in Passaic, New Jersey. After an accidental mixup of chemicals from his father Ronald Rankin's experiments, his latent mutation activated and he gained the ability to temporarily copy the skills, physical traits, knowledge, and superpowers of any person within close range (approxima ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mutant (Marvel Comics)
In American comic books published by Marvel Comics, a mutant is a human being that possesses a genetics, genetic trait called the X-gene. It causes the mutant to develop Superpower (ability), superhuman powers that manifest at puberty. Human mutants are sometimes referred to as a human subspecies ''Homo sapiens superior'' or simply ''Homo superior''. Mutants are the evolutionary progeny of ''Homo sapiens'', and are actually revealed to be the next stage in human evolution. The accuracy of this is the subject of much debate in the Marvel Universe. Unlike Marvel's mutates, which are characters who develop their powers only after exposure to outside stimuli or energies (such as Spider-Man, Captain America, Fantastic Four, Hulk), mutants have innate Mutation, genetic mutations from birth. Publication history Early antecedents A March 1952 story in ''Amazing Detective Cases'' #11 called "The Weird Woman" tells of a woman describing herself as a mutant who seeks a similarly superh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exiles (Marvel Comics)
The Exiles are a group of fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics commonly associated with The X-Men. They feature in three series, '' Exiles'', ''New Exiles'', and ''Exiles'' vol. 2. The Exiles consists of characters from different universes, or realities, which have been removed from time and space in order to correct problems (often called "hiccups") in various alternate worlds and divergent timelines in the Marvel Multiverse. Created by writer Judd Winick and artist Mike McKone, Exiles features a revolving team roster with new characters introduced and others replaced when they are killed or returned to their home reality. The series is notable for the number of characters who stay dead, in contrast to the frequent resurrections that occur in the main Marvel and DC continuities. It has featured familiar characters or settings from previous Marvel storylines, such as the " Age of Apocalypse" and " House of M". The first volume of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Risque (comics)
Risque (Gloria Dolores Muñoz) is a fictional character, a mutant appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Her first appearance was in ''X-Force'' #51 (February 1996). Fictional character biography Early life Risque grew up in Florida to a Seminole mother and Cuban father. As established in a textual flashback in ''X-Force'' #66, she used to spend much of her time at the Wacky World Amusement park with her father. After her powers manifested at thirteen, she abandoned her suddenly embarrassing dad and spent time at the park flirting with older boys. She even acquired a job there, but was fired after a fortnight for smoking in costume behind the Astro-World Tilt-A-Whirl. She then got into some trouble, which the mysterious Sledge helps extricate her from in return for doing him a favor. Rendezvous with Warpath Risque has to send a message to Warpath (James Proudstar) intimating that she has knowledge regarding the Camp Verde massacre. She meets Warpath in Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blob (Marvel Comics)
The Blob (Frederick J. "Fred" Dukes) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is usually depicted as an adversary of the X-Men. A mutant originally depicted as a morbidly obese circus freak, the Blob claims to be immovable when he so desires. He possesses an extreme amount of pliable body mass, which grants him superhuman strength. Possessing the demeanor of a bully, he mostly uses his powers for petty crime on his own, and as a member of the Brotherhood of Mutants and Freedom Force. In live-action, Fred Dukes appeared in '' X-Men Origins: Wolverine'' (2009), played by Kevin Durand. "Giant" Gustav Claude Ouimet had a cameo as Blob in '' X-Men: Apocalypse'' (2016) and Mike Waters had a cameo as the character in ''Deadpool & Wolverine'' (2024). Publication history Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, he first appeared in ''X-Men'' #3 (January 1964). Fictional character biography Early years Born in Lubbock, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Onslaught (Marvel Comics)
Onslaught is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared as a cameo in ''X-Men: Prime'' #1 before making his first full appearance in ''X-Men'' vol. 2, #53, where he would eventually serve as the main antagonist of the "Onslaught" storyline from then onward. Onslaught was written as a sentient psionic entity created from the subconsciousness of two mutants: Professor X, Professor Charles Xavier and Magneto (Marvel Comics), Magneto. During a battle between the X-Men and Magneto's Acolytes (comics), Acolytes, Professor Xavier used his Telepathy, telepathic powers to shut down Magneto's mind, rendering him catatonic. It was explained through the Onslaught crossover series that the darkest aspect of Magneto's mind escaped into Xavier's subconscious, where it "merged" with Xavier's own darker nature to eventually grow into a separate persona of its own. Publication history The character first appeared in cameo in ''X-Men: Prime'' #1 (Ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunspot (Marvel Comics)
Sunspot (Roberto "Bobby" da Costa) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is most commonly associated with X-Men-related groups, the New Mutants and X-Force. Classified as a Mutant (Marvel Comics), mutant, Sunspot possesses the ability to absorb and channel solar power into physical strength. His personality is idealistic and impulsive, but despite this he is considered a close friend by many of his teammates. He is initially portrayed as an important member of the X-Men's 1980s-era junior team and its reincarnation X-Force. He later retires as Sunspot and garners a massive fortune that allows him to buy out the Advanced Idea Mechanics organization, which he re-brands to Avengers Idea Mechanics. He then operates under the code name Citizen V. Adan Canto portrays the character in ''X-Men: Days of Future Past''. Henry Zaga portrays the character at a younger age in ''The New Mutants (film), The New Mutants''. Gui Agustini voices t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
X-Force
X-Force is a team of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, most commonly in association with the X-Men. Conceived by writer/illustrator Rob Liefeld, the team first appeared in ''New Mutants'' #100 (April 1991) and soon afterwards was featured in its own series called '' X-Force''. The group was originally a revamped version of the 1980s team the New Mutants. X-Force's first leader was the mutant Cable. An offshoot of the X-Men, X-Force takes a more militant and aggressive approach towards its enemies compared to the X-Men. An alternate incarnation of X-Force appears in the 2018 film ''Deadpool 2'' as part of the ''X-Men'' film series. A planned X-Force film adaptation was in production at 20th Century Fox, but canceled after Disney acquired the studio. Publication history Publication The ''X-Force'' series was successful in the early 1990s, with its popularity holding steady after Liefeld left. As with other X-titles in the 90s, Marvel i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wolverine (character)
Wolverine (birth name: James Howlett; Pseudonym, alias: Logan and Weapon X) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, often in association with the X-Men. He is a Mutant (Marvel Comics), mutant with animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, a powerful regenerative ability known as a healing factor, a skeleton reinforced with the unbreakable fictional metal adamantium, significantly delayed aging and a prolonged lifespan and three retractable claws in each hand. In addition to the X-Men, Wolverine has been depicted as a member of X-Force, Alpha Flight, the Fantastic Four and the Avengers (comics), Avengers. The common depiction of Wolverine is multifaceted; he is portrayed at once as a gruff loner, susceptible to animalistic "berserker rages" despite his best efforts, while simultaneously being an incredibly knowledgeable and intelligent polyglot, strategist, and martial artist, partially due to his extended lifespan and expa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hulk
The Hulk is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in the debut issue of ''The Incredible Hulk (comic book), The Incredible Hulk'' (May 1962). In his comic book appearances, the character, who has dissociative identity disorder (DID), is primarily represented by the alter ego Hulk, an immense, green-skinned, hulking brute, possessing a limitless degree of physical strength, and the alter ego Dr. Robert Bruce Banner, a physically weak, socially withdrawn, and emotionally reserved physicist, both of whom typically resent each other. Following his accidental exposure to gamma rays while saving the life of Rick Jones (character), Rick Jones during the detonation of an experimental bomb, Banner is physically transformed into the Hulk when subjected to emotional stress, at or against his will. This transformation often leads to destructive rampages and conflicts that com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super-Adaptoid
The Super-Adaptoid is the name of several fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character has appeared in over five decades of Marvel continuity and featured in other Marvel-endorsed products such as animated television series and merchandise such as trading cards. Publication history The original version appeared in ''Tales of Suspense'' #82 (October 1966), and was created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Gene Colan. A second version appeared in ''Web of Spider-Man'' #99 (April 1993), created by Tom DeFalco and Terry Kavanagh.''Web of Spider-Man'' #99 - 100 (April – May 1993) Other iterations have also appeared, being "Batch 13" in '' Fantastic Force'' #4 (February 1995), created by Tom Brevoort and Pino Rinaldi, and the "Ultra-Adaptoid", in ''Super-Villain Team-Up: MODOK's Eleven'' #1 (September 2008), being created by Fred Van Lente and Francis Portela. Fictional character biography Original version The original model (simply kno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Factor Three
Factor Three is a short-lived supervillain subversive organization appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The group is usually depicted within the pages of ''The X-Men''. It was led by the Mutant Master, who was secretly an alien from a race of beings from Sirius that resemble octopuses. It used various mind control methods to capture and train new agents, though some merely joined for profit. The Factor Three saga, as the storyline has become unofficially known in the years since, was one of the earliest multipart storylines in the team's history. Publication history Factor Three was first mentioned in ''The X-Men'' #28 (January 1967), and was created by Roy Thomas and Werner Roth. Thomas spoke on the creation of the team stating "Factor Three asmy response to S.P.E.C.T.R.E., U.N.C.L.E., and other alphabet-soup spy groups". The team continued to be mentioned or appear throughout the following issues, from #29-39 (February–December 1967), until the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ogre (Marvel Comics)
Ogre is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Fictional character biography Ogre was originally an operative of the mutant terrorist organization Factor Three.''The X-Men'', #28, 1967 He had no mutant powers, but used technological gadgets to give him super-abilities, and he used an explosive helmet to force Banshee into battling the original X-Men. When Banshee was defeated, Ogre went in to kill his captive pawn and capture Charles Xavier, but was thwarted and defeated by the Mimic. When Factor Three disbanded, Ogre remained behind in Mount Charteris (outside Burton Canyon, Colorado), one of their many mountain bases. Over the years the base was occupied by HYDRA, the Sons of the Serpent, August Masters and the Masters of Evil (led by the second Crimson Cowl). When Moonstone was held prisoner by the Masters of Evil, Ogre slipped a key into her room which released her from her shackles. This helped Moonstone and the Thunderbolts def ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
