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Omega-level Mutants
Omega-level mutants are the fictional mutants appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics with the most powerful potential of their mutant abilities. Publication history In August 1986, the term was first introduced by Chris Claremont in ''Uncanny X-Men'' #208 as "Class Omega", but was not explained except referring to an exceptional level of power. It was first used to describe Rachel Summers' powers on which Nimrod reported that "upper limit of target-subject's abilities has yet to be determined." The term was not seen again until the 2001 limited series issue '' X-Men Forever'' #3, where Professor X described Iceman and Marvel Girl's "omega level mutant abilities" having unlimited potential. For a time, no firm definition was offered in the comics and the term "omega-level mutant" was simply used whenever a writer wanted audience to know that the character was a big deal ''(See inconsistency)''. This led several conflicting opinions and debates among fans ... [...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] |
Fantastic Four (comic Book)
''Fantastic Four'' is the name of several comic book titles featuring the team the Fantastic Four (created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby) and published by Marvel Comics, beginning with the original ''Fantastic Four'' comic book series which debuted in 1961. As the first superhero team title produced by Marvel Comics, it formed a cornerstone of the company's 1960s rise from a small division of a publishing company to a pop culture conglomerate. The title would go on to showcase the talents of comics creators such as Roy Thomas, John Buscema, John Byrne, Steve Englehart, Walt Simonson, Tom DeFalco, Mark Waid, and Jonathan Hickman. ''The Fantastic Four'' is one of several Marvel titles originating in the Silver Age of Comic Books that was continuously published through 2015 before returning to monthly publication in 2018. Publication history Magazine and comic book publisher Martin Goodman, a publishing trend-follower, aware of strong sales on ''Justice League of America'', directed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elixir (character)
Elixir (Joshua "Josh" Foley) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, primarily in association with the X-Men. Formerly a member of the Reavers, an anti-mutant criminal group, Elixir later reforms and joins the X-Men after learning that he is a mutant himself. During the Krakoan Age, Elixir joins the Five, using his healing abilities in combination with other mutants to resurrect the dead. Publication history Elixir first appeared in ''New Mutants'' (vol. 2) #5, and was created by Nunzio DeFilippis, Christina Weir, and Keron Grant. Fictional character biography Joshua Foley was originally a member of the Reavers. However, after he learns that he is a mutant and his parents disown him, he instead joins the X-Men, becoming Prodigy's roommate at the Xavier Institute. After Wolfsbane loses control of her powers and mortally wounds him, Elixir manages to heal himself, which turns his skin gold. He is later among the 198 mutants who re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New X-Men (2001 Series)
''New X-Men'' is an American comic book ongoing series, written by Grant Morrison and featuring the mutant superhero team, the X-Men. It was a retitling of the then-ongoing second volume of the main ''X-Men'' series, and shares the series' numbering, as opposed to creating a different ongoing series with a new number one issue. During a revamp of the entire ''X-Men'' franchise, newly appointed Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada spoke of his idea for flagship titles like ''X-Men'' to regain some of their "former glory," as well as regaining critical acclaim.New X-Men To that end, Quesada recruited writer Grant Morrison, at that point best known for his high-profile works at |
Telepathy
Telepathy () is the purported vicarious transmission of information from one person's mind to another's without using any known human sensory channels or physical interaction. The term was first coined in 1882 by the classical scholar Frederic W. H. Myers, a founder of the Society for Psychical Research (SPR), and has remained more popular than the earlier expression ''thought-transference''.Glossary of Parapsychological terms – Telepathy – Parapsychological Association. Retrieved December 19, 2006. Telepathy experiments have historically been criticized for a lack of proper controls and repeatability. There is no good evidence that telepathy exists, and the topic is gene ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quentin Quire
Quintavius Quirinius "Quentin" Quire, also known as Kid Omega, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, usually in those featuring the X-Men. Quire first appeared in '' New X-Men'' #134 (January 2003). He was created by writer Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely. A character inspired by Quire and credited as "Kid Omega" appears in the 2006 film '' X-Men: The Last Stand'', portrayed by Ken Leung. Publication history Quentin Quire made his first appearance in '' New X-Men'' #134 (Jan. 2003). His first appearance as Kid Omega and the first appearance of the Omega Gang were in ''New X-Men'' #135 (Feb. 2003). Grant Morrison has cited '' The Sekhmet Hypothesis'' as an influence on the story as well as Quire's angry punk rock aesthetic, referring to it in their book, ''Supergods''. Fictional character biography Xavier Institute Quentin Quire joins the student body of the Xavier Institute after Professor X's return from averting a war ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forge (character)
Forge is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, most commonly in association with the X-Men. A mutant with an unsurpassed brilliance in technology, he has had a lengthy career as a government weapons contractor. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist John Romita Jr., Forge first appeared in ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #184 (August 1984). Forge shared a romantic relationship with Storm and a brief affair with Mystique, which led him to associate with the X-Men and thus enhancing the technology at the X-Mansion. He was also a member of X-Factor. Publication history Forge was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist John Romita Jr., and first appeared in ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #184 (August 1984). Claremont's outline for the character's debut identifies Forge as Daniel Lone Eagle, although that name has not been used for the character in Marvel canon. As part of ''Marvel NOW!'', Forge returns as a member of Cable's X-Force. Fictional chara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magneto (Marvel Comics)
Magneto (; birth name: Max Eisenhardt; Pseudonym, alias: Erik Lehnsherr and Magnus) is a Character (arts), character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly in association with the X-Men. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in ''Uncanny X-Men, The X-Men'' #1 (cover-dated September 1963) as an adversary of the X-Men. Magneto is a powerful Mutant (Marvel Comics), mutant, one of a fictional subspecies of humanity born with superhuman abilities, who has the ability to generate and control magnetic fields. Magneto regards mutants as evolutionarily superior to humans and rejects the possibility of peaceful human-mutant coexistence; he initially aimed to conquer the world to enable mutants, whom he refers to as ''Homo superior'', to replace humans as the dominant species, and occasionally advocated for human genocide. Writers have since fleshed out his origins and motivations, revealing him to be a Holo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
X-Men (comic Book)
''X-Men ''is an ongoing United States, American comic book series featuring the X-Men, titular team of superheroes, published by Marvel Comics, beginning in September 2010. The series was preceded by ''The X-Men'' vol. 1 (renamed ''Uncanny X-Men, The Uncanny X-Men'' in 1978) and ''X-Men: Legacy'' (initially known as ''X-Men'' vol. 2) from 1991 to 2001, ''New X-Men (2001 series), New X-Men'' from 2001 to 2004 and again ''X-Men'' from 2004 to 2008). Volume 3 began publication in September 2010 and, for most of its run featuring team-ups between the X-Men and other Marvel characters, ended at issue #41 in February 2013. As part of Marvel Now!, Marvel NOW!, the title was relaunched as a new series (volume 4) written by Brian Wood (comics), Brian Wood and featuring an all-female team. ''X-Men'' was relaunched as the flagship title again in October 2019 following Jonathan Hickman's House of X and Powers of X, ''House of X'' and ''Powers of X'', with Hickman writing and art by Leinil Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Synch (comics)
Synch (Everett Thomas) is a fictional character and Mutant (Marvel Comics), mutant superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Scott Lobdell, he first appeared in ''X-Men: Legacy, X-Men'' #36 (September 1994). Synch was killed in ''Generation X (comics), Generation X'' #70 (December 2000), but resurrected decades later during the Krakoan Age. In 2021, Synch joined the X-Men team roster in the relaunched flagship book ''X-Men (comic book)#Volume 6 (2021–2024), X-Men'' (vol. 6) written by Gerry Duggan (writer), Gerry Duggan. He would remain on the team during the Reign of X, Destiny of X and Fall of X publishing phases and become the team leader in the final phase. The character also appeared in other related books such as the ''Immortal X-Men'' (2022) series and the ''Rise of the Powers of X'' (2024) miniseries. Publication history Synch first appeared in ''X-Men'' (vol. 2) #36 (September 1994), part of the "Phalanx Covenant" event, and w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Ewing
Al Ewing ( ; born 12 August 1977) is a British comics writer who has mainly worked in the small press, for '' 2000 AD'', and for Marvel Comics. Career Al Ewing began his career writing stories in the four-page '' Future Shocks'' format for '' 2000 AD'' and moved on to regular stints on ''Judge Dredd'' (2008–2015), for which his 2010 story "Doctor What?" marked Brendan McCarthy's return to ''2000 AD''. They later worked together on a new series entitled ''The Zaucer of Zilk''. Ewing worked on ''Damnation Station'' and '' Zombo'', the latter illustrated by Henry Flint, which was collected in trade paperback in 2010. Ewing has also contributed to ''Solar Wind'', '' FutureQuake'', and '' The End Is Nigh''. He is responsible for the mobile comic '' Murderdrome'', created with P. J. Holden. In May 2007, Ewing created the comedy blog "The Diary of Ralph Dibney", writing as the titular DC Comics superhero (also known as Elongated Man), Dibney's therapist, or as the even more o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
