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Zodiac (disambiguation)

Zeraphyne — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:29:00 GMT

Zeraphyne:

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There are multiple uses of this name in the Marvel Universe.

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Image:Zodiac.gif|[[Zodiac (Cartel)]] - a criminal cartel whose leaders wore Zodiac-themed costumes to emulate the abilities of their respective Zodiac signs
Image:image_not_available.gif|[[One-Man Zodiac|Zodiac (Darren Bentley)]] - former member of the Zodiac Cartel as Aquarius, gained ability to transform into personification of each of the Zodiac Cartel members
Image:Zodiak Head 1.JPG|[[Zodiak|Zodiac (Killer)]] - bookstore owner merged with twelve [[Dykkors]] demons and adopted the guise of Zodiak, incinerated by [[Ghost Rider (Daniel Ketch)|Ghost Rider]] and [[Suicide]]
Image:image_not_available.gif|[[Mister Zodiac|Zodiac (Mister Zodiac)]] - ancient Mesopotamian who could transform into any of the twelve Zodiac signs
Image:Image_not_available.gif|[[Zodiac (LMDs)]] - group of androids created by [[Scorpio (Jacob Fury)]]
Image:Image_not_available.gif|[[Zodiac (First Sign)]] - sought to remove astrological influence from mankind and take over the world
Image:Image_not_available.gif|[[Zodiac (Ecliptic)]] - agents of [[Ecliptic]], opposed by [[Alpha Flight]], killed by [[Weapon X]]
Image:Image_not_available.gif|[[Zodiac (World Trust)]] - helped [[Scorpio (Boardroom)|Scorpio]] obtain the [[Zodiac Key]]
Image:Image_not_available.gif|[[Zodiac (Young Avengers)]] - once held the United Nations hostage, opposed by [[Young Avengers]]
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Redeemers

Zeraphyne — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:57:46 GMT

Zeraphyne:

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{{teambox|
universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| base_of_operations = Formerly Mount Charteris
| debut = Thunderbolts #49 (2001)
| origin =
| significant_issues = formation of team starts (Thunderbolts #47, 2001), Graviton destroys team (Thunderbolts #50, 2001)
| current_members = None
| former_members = [[Beetle (Leila Davis)]], [[Captain America (Steve Rogers)]], Charcoal (Charlie Burlingame), [[Citizen V (John Watkins III)]], [[Fixer (Paul Norbert Ebersol)|Fixer]] (Norbert Ebersol), [[Jolt]] (Hallie Takahama), [[Meteorite (Valerie Bernhardt)]], [[Scream (David Angar)|Scream]], [[Smuggler (Conrad Josten)]]
| other_members = None
}}
{{headshot|
main_image=RedeemersII.jpg
}}
{{teamhistory|
bio_text = A group of criminals and former [[Thunderbolts]] along with the disembodied sonic spirit of Angar the Screamer, now known as [[Scream (David Angar)|Scream]] were banded together by the U.S. government in order to receive lighter sentences by doing missions sanctioned by the government. Originally led by [[Captain America (Steve Rogers)|Captain America]], it was later led by Citizen V whose brain was controlled by the spirit/brainwaves of the then deceased [[Baron Zemo (Helmut)|Baron Zemo]]. The team fought against [[Doctor Doom (Victor von Doom)|Doctor Doom]], [[Rebel (Counter-Earth)|Rebel]], [[Humus Sapien]], and [[Graviton]]. Their final battle against Graviton is where the [[Beetle (Leila Davis)|Beetle]], [[Meteorite (Bernhardt)|Meteorite]] and Charcoal lost their lives. In that same battle [[Smuggler (Conrad Josten)|Smuggler]] was presumed deceased but has recently returned.
}}
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[[category:Heroes]]
[[category:Thunderbolts]]

Cotati

Zeraphyne — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:56:29 GMT

Zeraphyne:

{{speciesbox|
universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| home_world = Tamal
| appearance = Before, the Cotati possessed a semi-humanoid, semi-plantlike appearance. Because of their transformation, they were rendered immobile.
| distinguishing_features = resembling large plants or trees
| technology =
| government =
| debut = Avengers #130
| significant_issues =
| significant_citizens = [[Quoi]], [[Swordsman (Cotati)|Elder Cotati (Swordsman)]]
}}
{{headshot|
main_image= Cotati.jpg
}}
{{sp_history|
specieshistory = The Cotati are an [[Glossary:A#alien|alien]] race with [[Glossary:T#telepathic|telepathic]] abilities that resembles large plants or trees. They shared their original planet Hala with the more aggressive [[Glossary:H#humanoid|humanoid]] [[Kree]], which proved to be their downfall.

Hundred millenia ago, the [[Skrulls]] (at that time a benevolent race) wandered the universe, searching for species they could help to evolve. Discovering two separate species on Hala, they held a contest to determine the worthier race. Their task was to create a habitable area on [[Earth]]’s moon. The Kree built a huge city, including artificial gravity and self-replenishing air, to resemble Earth’s circumstances as much as possible. This habitat will be known as the [[Glossary:B#Blue Area of The Moon|Blue Area of the moon]].

The Cotati on the other hand developed an enclosed ecological system for the area, which was mandatory for its habitation. Therefore it was them who were considered as winners of the contest. Enraged by this declaration of inferiority, the Kree killed the Skrull ambassador and his crew, seized their starship and made its technology their own. Now they were equipped to fight what will be known as the eon-long war between Kree and Skrull.

But the Kree didn´t concentrate solely on the Skrull. Their humiliation led them to diminish the entire Cotati population. But they were able to spawn a new generation before dying. From now on they let their body devolve into normal looking plants in order to hide from the Kree, while perfecting their mental powers. But they revealed themselves to a peaceful sect consisting of Kree called the [[Priests of Pama]]. They cared for the Cotati, which in return teached the secrets of the mind to their new allies.

Upon the priests exile, they took the Cotati with them to inhabit every living world they would encounter, among them Earth and the planet Tamal, what would become the new home for the plant-species. The greatest impact they had on Earth was the fulfillment of a prophecy. A prophecy that foresaw the union of the perfect human with the perfect plant, the result of that being the perfect child, the Celestial Messiah. The perfect human was the Celestial Madonna named [[Mantis]], while the perfect plant was the Elder Cotati, who inhabited the dead body of [[Swordsman (Jacques Duquesne)|Swordsman]]. They held a double-marriage together with [[Vision]] and the [[Scarlet Witch (Wanda Maximoff)|Scarlet Witch]], which was officiated by [[Immortus]]. The child (Sequioa or Quoi) was first raised on Earth and later on went to Tamal with his father.

Some time later, the High Cotati, the council of the Cotati, decided that Quoi should only be raised by them. This led to fight with them, the Priests of Pama and [[Kang]] on the one side, Mantis, who tried to reclaim her son, [[Silver Surfer]] and the [[Fantastic Four]] on the other. When the Cotati realized, that they couldn’t win this fight, they fled , taking Quoi with them.

Accompanied by the [[Avengers]], Mantis found her son on Tamal, who needed protection from [[Thanos]]. Obviously, most of the Cotati, including the Elder Cotati, didn’t share their council’s opinion, since they came to welcome the newcomers. But upon failing to protect the Celestial Messiah, the Cotati attacked the Avengers, who barely managed to escape.

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[[category:Cosmic]]

Cap'n Oz

Zeraphyne — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:29:29 GMT

Zeraphyne: Added aliases

{{Powerbox|
universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| real_name = William Destine
| identity = Secret
| occupation = Action movie star
| place_of_birth = Ravenscroft, England
| groups = [[ClanDestine]]
| citizenship = U.K.
| education = Unrevealed
| aliases = William Chance, Nightmangler, Darknobbler, Blackrotter
| relatives = [[Destine, Adam|Adam Destine]] (father), unnamed genie (mother), [[Destine, Albert|Albert Destine]] (brother), [[Argent|Argent (Samantha Destine)]] (sister), [[Hex|Hex (Dominic Destine)]] (brother), [[Crimson Crusader|Crimson Crusader (Rory Destine)]] (brother), [[Cuckoo (Kay Cera)]] (sister), [[Flo Destine]] (sister, deceased), [[Gracie Destine]] (sister, deceased), [[Imp|Imp (Pandora Destine)]] (sister), [[Maurice Destine]] (brother, deceased), [[Destine, Newton|Newton Destine]] (brother), [[Vincent Destine]] (brother, deceased), [[Wallop|Wallop (Walter Destine)]] (brother)
| height =
| weight =
| eyes = Brown
| hair = Brown
| powers = As a member of the Clan Destine, William Chance is extremely long-lived, and ages at a very slow rate. His true age remains to be revealed, as well as the full extent of powers. He appears [[Glossary:S#super-human|super-humanly]] strong, agile, and to possess superhuman endurance, resistence to injury, and [[Glossary:T#telepathic|telepathic]] probing, the full extent of which is unknown.
| abilities = Acting, stunts
| weapons = None
| paraphernalia = None
| debut = ClanDestine #2 (1994)
| origin = ClanDestine #5 (1995)
| significant_issues = Attacked by agents of Lenz (ClanDestine #2-5, 1995)
}}{{Headshot|
|main_image= Capnoz.jpg
}}
{{bio|
bio_text= William was born into the Clan Destine, being a child of Adam Destine and a creature of pure [[Glossary:M#magic|magic]] (a genie.) He was born presumably between World War II and the late 60's, and enjoyed living with his other brothers and sisters. William was on hand when the villainous brother, Vincent, was slain by their father for circumstances yet to be revealed. This and other events led to the family adopting the "Relative Strangers Protocol," where the various members split up across the globe to assume alternate identities. William ended up in Australia, where he adopted the name William Chance and soon assumed an acting career. Chance's latest series of films where the "Cap'n Oz" action movies, and he enjoyed unparelled success (not to mention an intimate relationship with his co-star, actress Alice Springs, who portrayed Cap'n Oz's sidekick, Taz.)

More recently, certain crime-fighting exploits of his most recent siblings (known as Crimson Crusader and Imp,) caused the existence of the Clan to be known. Several agents of the [[Glossary:M#mutate|mutated]] scientist [[Lenz]] tried to kill William looking for their stolen device. Willaim was soon contacted by his sister, "Cuckoo," who explained the situation, but William hestiated to re-establish his association with the Clan.

Note: The following has been revealed to be a part of a nightmarish dream of Rory, the Crimson Crusader, and may not be actual reality: After the battle with Lenz, the family reorganized on the Destine estate, with Willaim joining them soon after. He helped the Crusader and Imp as a chaperone for various escapades, but he always used a different identity and a different costume (the Nightmangler, for example.) William, at this time, revealed that Cuckoo was not a member of the Destine family and presumably fought Vincent when he was resurrected.
}}
{{person}}
[[category:Heroes]]
[[category:International]]

Cuckoo (Kay Cera)

Zeraphyne — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:16:06 GMT

Zeraphyne: Added links, corrected errors

{{Powerbox|
universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| real_name = Kay Cera (possibly changed from an unrevealed name)
| identity = Secret
| occupation = Adventurer, fashion designer
| place_of_birth = Ravenscroft, England
| groups = [[ClanDestine]]
| citizenship = U.K.
| education = Unrevealed
| aliases = Numerous assumed identities
| relatives = [[Destine, Adam|Adam Destine]] (father), unnamed genie (mother), [[Destine, Albert|Albert Destine]] (brother), [[Argent|Argent (Samantha Destine)]] (sister), [[Cap'n Oz|Cap’n Oz (William Destine)]] (brother), [[Crimson Crusader|Crimson Crusader (Rory Destine)]] (brother), [[Destine, Flo|Flo Destine (sister, deceased), [[Destine, Gracie|Gracie Destine (sister, deceased), [[Hex|Hex (Dominic Destine)]] (brother), [[Imp|Imp (Pandora Destine)]] (sister), [[Destine, Maurice|Maurice Destine (brother, deceased), [[Destine, Newton|Newton Destine]] (brother), Vincent Destine (brother, deceased), [[Wallop|Wallop (Walter Destine)]] (brother)
| height =
| weight =
| eyes = Brown
| hair = Black
| powers = Kay Cera is a member of the ClanDestine and has very powerful [[Glossary:T#telepathic|telepathic]] abilities. She uses the familiar techniques of telepathic communication, reading and control of minds, and mental blasts, although she uses them with few scruples. In particular, "Cuckoo" is capable of transferring her mental essence into another mind, even into another creature (for example, a cat.) It is not known what happens to the existing mental essence of the host body, but it presumably remains dormant during such occupation, unless it already fled a body, such as with Cuckoo's current host, whom she occupied shortly after the person died.
| abilities = Business skills; fashion, design, & marketing
| weapons = None
| paraphernalia = None
| debut = ClanDestine #1 (1994)
| origin = ClanDestine #5 (1994)
| significant_issues = With Gracie and Professor X, discovered the existence of Synraith (X-Men/ClanDestine #1-2, 1996); the existence of the family is uncovered, several family members are murdered (ClanDestine #1, 1994); helps reunite family members against Lenz of A.I.M. (ClanDestine #4, 1995); joined with family and the X-Men to defeat the villain Synraith once again (X-Men/ClanDestine #1-2, 1996)
}}{{Headshot|
|main_image= CuckooDestine.jpg
}}
{{bio|
bio_text= Kay is the first child of Adam Destine and his genie lover, the first in a long line of brothers and sisters. With the extreme longevity of the Clan coupled with "Cuckoo's" penchant for body-hopping, Kay has held many identities and lived many of lifetimes. At one point, when adventuring with her sister, "Gracie," they, with [[Professor X|Professor Xavier]] were responsible for releasing the [[Glossary:D#demon|demon]] [[Synraith]] into our reality, and although it was soon defeated. (This was many years before Xavier went on to form his team of [[Glossary:M#mutant|mutant]] [[Glossary:S#super-hero|heroes]] known as the [[X-Men]].)

It is unknown how often she would stay with the rest of the family, but she was apparently on hand when Adam killed his son, Vincent, and created a rift among the family. This and other factors led to the family to scatter around the globe, adopting the so-called "Relative Strangers Protocol." The family feared that should their existence become public, they would face undue persecution and hardship. Cuckoo adopted the identity of the head of an exclusive fashion design company.

Eventually, the existence of the family was discovered and the members began to be systematically murdered. Kay was one of the first killed, but she used her [[Glossary:P#psychic|psychic]] abilities to find a recently accosted prostitute and took over her dead body. Cuckoo was instrumental in coordinating the other family members into defeated their enemies, and in staying together as a family once again.

Kay used her psychic abilities to convince her co-workers that her new body was the heir to Kay's fortune, and she assumed control of Kay Cera's fashion designs once again. This led to an assassination attempt on herself, but this was stopped by her family members, Rory and Pandora, with [[Spider-Man (Peter Parker)|Spider-Man]] in tow.

When the demon Synraith tried to enter Earth's [[Glossary:D#dimension|dimension]], it drew Cuckoo and the others responsible for its containment (including Professor X) together again. A brief misunderstanding allowed the two families of X-Men and ClanDestine to scuffle, but soon the demon was defeated, killed as the heroes closed its dimensional gate.
}}
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[[category:Women]]
[[category:Heroes]]
[[category:International]]

Crimson Crusader

Zeraphyne — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:06:46 GMT

Zeraphyne: Added links, corrected errors

{{Powerbox|
universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| real_name = Rory Destine
| identity = Secret
| occupation = None
| place_of_birth = Ravenscroft, England
| groups = [[ClanDestine]]
| citizenship = U.K.
| education = Secondary school student
| aliases = None
| relatives = [[Destine, Adam|Adam Destine]] (father), unnamed genie (mother), [[Destine, Albert|Albert Destine]] (brother),[[Argent|Argent (Samantha Destine)]] (sister), [[Cap'n Oz|Cap’n Oz (William Destine)]] (brother), [[Cuckoo (Kay Cera)]] (sister), [[Destine, Flo|Flo Destine (sister, deceased), [[Destine, Gracie|Gracie Destine (sister, deceased), [[Hex|Hex (Dominic Destine)]] (brother), [[Imp|Imp (Pandora Destine)]] (sister), [[Destine, Maurice|Maurice Destine (brother, deceased), [[Destine, Newton|Newton Destine]] (brother), Vincent Destine (brother, deceased), [[Wallop|Wallop (Walter Destine)]] (brother)
| height =
| weight =
| eyes = Blue
| hair = Reddish-blonde
| powers = As a member of the Clan Destine, Rory is extremely long-lived, and will age at a very slow rate, especially when he reaches maturity. Rory has the power to control gravity. He usually manifests this power by nullifying gravity around himself and others to enable flight, to increase the effectiveness of his punches, and to form a protective force field about his body. His powers are tied somehow with his twin sister's (Imp), as physical distance from her will not allow either of their powers to operate.
| abilities =
| weapons = None
| paraphernalia = None
| debut = ClanDestine #1 (1994)
| origin = ClanDestine #5 (1994)
| significant_issues = The existence of the family is uncovered, several family members are murdered (ClanDestine #1, 1994); helps reunite family members against Lenz of A.I.M. (ClanDestine #4, 1995); ran away to New York with sister, clashed with Spider-Man (ClanDestine #6-7); joined with family and the X-Men to defeat the villain Synraith (X-Men/ClanDestine #1-2, 1996)
}}{{Headshot|
|main_image=CrimCrus.jpg
}}
{{bio|
bio_text= Rory and his twin sister, [[Imp|Pandora]], where born a part of the [[ClanDestine]], children of [[Destine, Adam|Adam Destine]] and a creature of pure [[Glossary:M#magic|magic]] (a genie.) They were born presumably in the late 60's, right after the "Relative Strangers Protocol" was implemented by the Clan and in which the family members estranged themselves from one another and kept their [[Glossary:S#superhuman|superhuman]] powers a secret. (Although born decades earlier, the twin's prolonged aging has allowed them to be currently in their young teens.) The twins were raised by their guardians, Walter and Florence, whom they were led to believe were their uncle and grandmother. Not knowing their true origin, the twins believed themselves [[Glossary:M#mutant|mutants]], as their powers, heightened by each other's proximity, developed early. Rory convinced Pandora to follow him in becoming [[Glossary:S#super-hero|super-hero]] champions, although Pandora was definitely less interested in such escapades.

One such excursion brought the twins upon a battle between the scientific organization [[A.I.M.]] and lackeys of the [[Glossary:M#mutate|mutated]] being [[Lenz]]. The twins tried to stop them by taking the object of their dispute, the Gryphon, but soon fled the scene. Pandora's cape was stolen during the battle, and this caused the existence of the Clan to be revealed, and Lenz sent his agents to systematically kill the Destine family members. Pandora and Rory were soon told of their legacy, and the family eventually stopped the [[Glossary:S#super-villain|villain]].

Walter tried to force the children to stop using their powers as crime fighters, prompting Rory to run away with Pandora's help (since they needed to be together to have their powers activated.) The twins helped stop an assassination attempt on their Clan sister, Cuckoo, and Walter reluctantly agreed to allow the children to fight crime with a chaperone.

Rory was on hand when the [[Glossary:D#demon|demon]] [[Synraith]] pitted the mutant heroes of the [[X-Men]] against the ClanDestine in order to free himself. Synraith even tempted Rory and Pandora to join the X-Men, but was ultimately destroyed and the two teams soon parted under amiable terms.
}}
{{person}}
[[category:Heroes]]
[[category:International]]

Cap'n Oz

Zeraphyne — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:44:38 GMT

Zeraphyne: Added links, corrected errors

{{Powerbox|
universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| real_name = William Destine
| identity = Secret
| occupation = Action movie star
| place_of_birth = Ravenscroft, England
| groups = [[ClanDestine]]
| citizenship = U.K.
| education = Unrevealed
| aliases = William Chance
| relatives = [[Destine, Adam|Adam Destine]] (father), unnamed genie (mother), [[Destine, Albert|Albert Destine]] (brother), [[Argent|Argent (Samantha Destine)]] (sister), [[Hex|Hex (Dominic Destine)]] (brother), [[Crimson Crusader|Crimson Crusader (Rory Destine)]] (brother), [[Cuckoo (Kay Cera)]] (sister), [[Flo Destine]] (sister, deceased), [[Gracie Destine]] (sister, deceased), [[Imp|Imp (Pandora Destine)]] (sister), [[Maurice Destine]] (brother, deceased), [[Destine, Newton|Newton Destine]] (brother), [[Vincent Destine]] (brother, deceased), [[Wallop|Wallop (Walter Destine)]] (brother)
| height =
| weight =
| eyes = Brown
| hair = Brown
| powers = As a member of the Clan Destine, William Chance is extremely long-lived, and ages at a very slow rate. His true age remains to be revealed, as well as the full extent of powers. He appears [[Glossary:S#super-human|super-humanly]] strong, agile, and to possess superhuman endurance, resistence to injury, and [[Glossary:T#telepathic|telepathic]] probing, the full extent of which is unknown.
| abilities = Acting, stunts
| weapons = None
| paraphernalia = None
| debut = ClanDestine #2 (1994)
| origin = ClanDestine #5 (1995)
| significant_issues = Attacked by agents of Lenz (ClanDestine #2-5, 1995)
}}{{Headshot|
|main_image= Capnoz.jpg
}}
{{bio|
bio_text= William was born into the Clan Destine, being a child of Adam Destine and a creature of pure [[Glossary:M#magic|magic]] (a genie.) He was born presumably between World War II and the late 60's, and enjoyed living with his other brothers and sisters. William was on hand when the villainous brother, Vincent, was slain by their father for circumstances yet to be revealed. This and other events led to the family adopting the "Relative Strangers Protocol," where the various members split up across the globe to assume alternate identities. William ended up in Australia, where he adopted the name William Chance and soon assumed an acting career. Chance's latest series of films where the "Cap'n Oz" action movies, and he enjoyed unparelled success (not to mention an intimate relationship with his co-star, actress Alice Springs, who portrayed Cap'n Oz's sidekick, Taz.)

More recently, certain crime-fighting exploits of his most recent siblings (known as Crimson Crusader and Imp,) caused the existence of the Clan to be known. Several agents of the [[Glossary:M#mutate|mutated]] scientist [[Lenz]] tried to kill William looking for their stolen device. Willaim was soon contacted by his sister, "Cuckoo," who explained the situation, but William hestiated to re-establish his association with the Clan.

Note: The following has been revealed to be a part of a nightmarish dream of Rory, the Crimson Crusader, and may not be actual reality: After the battle with Lenz, the family reorganized on the Destine estate, with Willaim joining them soon after. He helped the Crusader and Imp as a chaperone for various escapades, but he always used a different identity and a different costume (the Nightmangler, for example.) William, at this time, revealed that Cuckoo was not a member of the Destine family and presumably fought Vincent when he was resurrected.
}}
{{person}}
[[category:Heroes]]
[[category:International]]

Destine, Adam

Zeraphyne — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:31:04 GMT

Zeraphyne: Added links

{{Powerbox|
universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| real_name = Adam Destine
| identity = Secret
| occupation = None; former soldier
| place_of_birth = Ravenscroft, England of the 1100’s
| groups = [[ClanDestine]]
| citizenship = U.K.
| education = Unrevealed
| aliases = Adam of Ravenscroft
| relatives = [[Destine, Albert|Albert Destine]] (son), [[Argent|Argent (Samantha Destine)]] (daughter), [[Cap'n Oz|Cap’n Oz (William Destine)]] (son), [[Crimson Crusader|Crimson Crusader (Rory Destine)]] (son), [[Cuckoo (Kay Cera)]] (daughter), [[Flo Destine]] (daughter, deceased), [[Gracie Destine]] (daughter, deceased), [[Hex|Hex (Dominic Destine)]] (son), [[Imp|Imp (Pandora Destine)]] (daughter), [[Maurice Destine]] (son, deceased), [[Destine, Newton|Newton Destine]] (son), [[Vincent Destine]] (son, deceased), [[Wallop|Wallop (Walter Destine)]] (son)
| height =
| weight =
| eyes = Blue
| hair = Blonde
| powers = Blessed by his lover, a [[Glossary:M#magic|magical]] genie, Adam is extremely long-lived, and will age at a very slow rate, making him virtually [[Glossary:I#immortal|immortal]]. Adam was further blessed with the powers of invulnerability. Nothing seems capable of harming him, including the rigors of space. This has caused him to be perceived as somewhat aloof from the world, as he is detached from the normal effects of its stimuli.
| abilities = Hand-to-hand combat, medieval weaponry
| weapons = None
| paraphernalia = None
| debut = ClanDestine #1 (1994)
| origin = ClanDestine #5 (1994)
| significant_issues = The existence of the family is uncovered, several family members are murdered (ClanDestine #1, 1994); returns to Earth after self-imposed exile, leads family against Lenz of A.I.M. (ClanDestine #4, 1995); reveals family origin to Crimson Crusader and Imp (ClanDestine #5, 1995)
}}{{Headshot|
|main_image= AdamDestine.jpg
}}
{{bio|
bio_text= Adam Destine was born Adam of Ravenscroft, a Saxon under Norman rule of England during the 1100's. As a youth, he was working on his family's lands when he fell from a great height onto a scythe. He was believed to have suffered a mortal injury, but instead recovered after meeting a genie, a creature of pure magic, in a near-death encounter and receiving her loving touch. Believed to be blessed for a great destiny, he was given the name Adam Destine. Later, he joined Richard the Lionheart's Crusade in the Holy Lands and impressed into military service, where he soon became the champion of many battles.

At one point, Adam was captured by Arabian nomads who knew of Adam's destiny. They hoped he might free them from the sorcerer Sujanaa min Raghbah, who used a [[Glossary:M#mystic|mystic]] gem to empower his regime over Persian lands. Adam ultimately confronted Sujanaa, killing him, but was betrayed by the Arabian nomad who first contacted him. In his dying moments, Adam destroyed the mystic gem, which was in reality a prison trapping the genie whom he had fallen in love with. The genie restored Adam and blessed him with powers of invulnerability and immortality, so that they would never be apart again.

From this union, children would be born, each blessed with great power and living an extended lifespan due to their heritage. Although not truly on the same plane of existence, Adam's love has contacted him periodically, and over the years, delivered him dozens of children. Dubbed the ClanDestine, many would stay with Adam in their ancestral home, Ravenscroft Manor in England, living a happy life.

Ultimately, however, their happiness was shattered sometime in the 1970's by Adam's son Vincent. Although the details remain unknown, Vincent's treacherous deeds quickly forced the family to become divided. Adam felt he was ultimately forced to kill Vincent. Some members sided with Adam, and others were directly opposed to his actions. With Vincent dead, Adam fled from Earth entirely, distraught over his actions and the family woes.

Eventually, the Destine children on Earth drifted apart, creating separate identities to avoid compromising questions or falling victim to bigotry and hatred born from fear. This kept a period of stability for the family, as each remained in the life he or she created, maintaining limited contact with the rest of the family.

In recent years, Adam's twins Rory and Pandora had their powers develop early. Creating [[Glossary:S#secret identity|heroic identities]] for themselves, they performed many acts of heroism until one such adventure caused the existence of the family to be discovered. This led to a chain of events that caused the murder of many Destine family members, which Adam's lover allowed him to glimpse so that he may return to Earth. About the same time, Adam was happened upon by the [[Glossary:A#alien|alien]] [[Silver Surfer]], who helped convinced Adam to return and aided him with his powers. Adam arrived in time to band with others of the family in stopping the threat to themselves, and afterward chose to remain with the family at Ravenscroft Manor once more.
}}
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[[category:Heroes]]
[[category:International]]
[[category:Magic]]

ClanDestine

Zeraphyne — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:18:44 GMT

Zeraphyne:

{{teambox|
universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| base_of_operations = Ravenscroft Manor, England (with various members scattered about the globe)
| debut = ClanDestine Preview #1 (1994)
| significant_issues = The existence of the family is uncovered, several family members are murdered (ClanDestine #1, 1994); Adam Destine returns, leading his family against Lenz of A.I.M. (ClanDestine #4, 1995); family origin revealed (ClanDestine #5, 1995); Select Clan members’ history revealed (ClanDestine #8, 1995); family teams up with Captain Britain against A.I.M., later revealed to be an elaborate dream (ClanDestine #9-12, 1995); family teams up with the X-Men against the demon Synraith (X-Men/ClanDestine #1-2, 1996)
| current_members = [[Destine, Adam|Adam Destine]], [[Destine, Albert|Albert Destine]], [[Argent|Argent (Samantha Destine)]], [[Cap'n Oz|Cap’n Oz (William Destine)]], [[Crimson Crusader|Crimson Crusader (Rory Destine)]], [[Cuckoo (Kay Cera)]], [[Hex|Hex (Dominic Destine)]], [[Imp|Imp (Pandora Destine)]], [[Destine, Newton|Newton Destine]], [[Wallop|Wallop (Walter Destine)]]
| former_members = [[Destine, Flo|Flo Destine]] (deceased), [[Destine, Gracie|Gracie Destine]] (deceased), [[Destine, Maurice|Maurice Destine]] (deceased), [[Destine, Vincent|Vincent Destine]] (deceased)
| other_members = Unrevealed
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bio_text = The ClanDestine is the name given to the family of Adam Destine (an [[Glossary:I#immortal|immortal]] Englishman born in the 1200's), his true love (a [[Glossary:M#magic|magical]] genie), and their children.

Although not truly on the same plane of existence, Adam's love contacts him periodically, and another member of the Clan soon is born. Apparently, dozens and dozens of individuals have been born over the centuries, each living an extended lifespan due to their heritage. Many would stay at their ancestral home, Ravenscroft Manor in England, living a happy life.

Ultimately, however, their happiness was shattered in recent years, sometime in the 1970's, by one of their own: Vincent Destine. Although his specific deeds remain a mystery, they quickly forced the family to become divided. When Adam felt forced to kill Vincent, his own son (and, some thought, his mother's favorite), some members sided with Adam, and others were directly opposed to his actions. With Vincent dead, Adam fled from Earth entirely, distraught over his actions and the family woes.

Other troubles were coming to a head as well. The world was fast approaching an age where the Destine's family anonymity could be in question. Before, the long-lived and powerful Destines could enjoy moving from place to place without compromising questions or confusing identities. More often than not, the family fell victim time and time again to bigotry and hatred born from fear. Newton Destine proposed the "Relative Strangers Protocol," where the family would separate across the globe, to lessen the chances that anyone would learn the existence of the family.

This kept a period of stability for the family, as each remained in the life he or she created, maintaining limited contact with the rest of the family, until Rory and Pandora’s actions during one night of crime-fighting caused the existence of the family to be discovered. This led to a chain of events that caused the murder of many Destine family members. Most of the family soon banded together in stopping the threat, and afterward they chose to remain closer together now that the Protocol was compromised.
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High Evolutionary

Zeraphyne — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:27:50 GMT

Zeraphyne:

{{Powerbox|
universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| real_name = Herbert Edgar Wyndham
| identity = Secret
| occupation = Geneticist, scientist, and inventor
| place_of_birth = Manchester, England
| groups = Creator of the [[New Men]], [[Glossary:K#Knights of Wundagore|Knights of Wundagore]], [[Animutants]], [[Animen]], [[Godpack]], [[New Immortals]]
| citizenship = U.K.
| education = Uncompleted Ph.D at Oxford University
| aliases = Dr. Wyndham, Lord High Evolutionary, HE
| relatives = Unidentified mother and aunt (presumed deceased)
| height = 6'2" (Variable)
| weight = 200 lbs. (Variable)
| eyes = Brown
| hair = Brown
| powers = The High Evolutionary has extrasensory powers of [[Glossary:C#clairvoyance|clairvoyance]], [[Glossary:C#cosmic awareness|Cosmic Awareness]], a form of Danger Sense, [[Glossary:A#astral projection|astral projection]] (he can survive apart from his physical body for an indefinite period of time) and Mental Invisibility (the High Evolutionary is normally undetectable even by other powerful [[Glossary:T#telepathic|telepaths]]).

Aside from telepathically communicating with other humans with Cosmic Awareness, the High Evolutionary can also telepathically communicate with animals and [[Glossary:C#cybernetics|cybernetic]] systems, he has [[Glossary:t#telekinesis|telekinesis]] that is used for [[Glossary:L#levitation|levitation]], flight, [[Glossary:F#force-field|force fields]] and blasts. He is an expert in linguistics and can even use a form of ventriloquism. He has shown the ability of matter creation (all types including lifeforms simply by his intense force of will). His suit is designed to protect it's wearer at all costs, it can regenerate his body or create a new body for him if needed, it also provides complete life support.
| debut = Thor #134 (1966)
| origin =
| significant_issues = [[OHOTMU:Bibliography-AZ5#High Evolutionary|Official Handbook Bibliography]], Uncanny X-Men #488
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bio_text= [[image:HighEvolutionaryInline.jpg|left|thumb]]In 1928, college student Herbert Edgar Wyndham, inspired by heretical biologist [[Mister Sinister|Nathaniel Essex]], conducted [[Glossary:G#genetic|genetic]] experiments in his mother’s suburban London basement, attempting with limited success to evolve rats in his genetic accelerator. At that year’s International Conference on Genetics in Geneva, Switzerland, a mysterious stranger (actually the [[Glossary:I#Inhumans|Inhuman]] [[Phaeder]], father of [[Maelstrom]]) handed Herbert papers containing a blueprint for breaking the genetic code. Documents in hand, Wyndham returned to Oxford University and developed a serum capable of controlled genetic alteration, which he later named Isotope A. His professors frowned on his single-minded focus and Wyndham was expelled in 1930. Returning to his mother’s basement, he finally succeeded, evolving his Dalmatian Dempsey to humanoid form, but Dempsey was shot by hunters. In partnership with fellow scientist Jonathan Drew (a Yale arthropod specialist), Wyndham moved to the Eastern Side of Transia’s [[Wundagore]] Mountain, to land Drew’s wife Merriam had inherited from her uncle. Herbert financed a lab for them by selling his mother’s home, but their discovery of uranium on the land soon allowed them virtually unlimited finances; they purchased large qualities of land from neighbor Gregor Russoff. German rocket scientist, Horace Grabshied (later Grayson) designed their “Citadel of Science” (named Wundagore) in exchange for their financing his rocketry. Grabsheid built a space ship into their base. And subsequently continued upgrading the Citadel. Again Phaedar intervened, bringing Herbert an army of underground dwelling Moloids as a labor force to build the Citadel.

Construction proceeded, but Drew’s daughter [[Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew)|Jessica]] fell ill in 1931, affected by the radioactive uranium. Herbert and Jonathan cooperated on an emergency treatment, injecting her with Drew’s experimental spider serum, subjecting her to Wyndham’s evolving ray, and then placing her in extended suspended animation. Merriam Drew was killed by a [[Glossary:W#werewolf|werewolf]] on the adjoining Russoff estate; Wyndham was also attacked but survived unscathed, and Jonathan wordlessly left Wundagore. Wyndham designed a suit of protective armor and captured the werewolf (Baron Gregor Russoff). In 1932, Wyndham, with research assistant [[Jackal|Miles Warren]], developed a newer [[Glossary:M#mutagenic|mutagen]], Isotope B and evolved several animals to human form and sentience, his first dozen “New Men” including [[Bova]] (Guernsey cow), [[Tagar]] (tiger), and [[Porga]] (pig). Wyndham tinkered with Grabsheid’s space flight technology, building fly cycles, anti-graviton atomic steeds that his New Men would ride into battle.

[[image:HighEvolutionaryInline5.jpg|left|thumb]]Jonathan Drew returned, claiming to be possessed by Arthurian wizard Magnus, a former disciple of [[Morgan Le Fay]]. Magnus/Drew warned Wyndham that the Citadel was constructed where [[Chthon]], an ancient [[Glossary:D#demon|demon]], had been banished, but Wyndham believed that his partner’s grief had driven him mad. Whydham refused to leave and Magnus stayed in Wundagore, each man watching over the other. Miles Warren began his own experiments and after one, an evolved Jackal, escaped into a nearby town, Wyndham asked Warren to leave. Warren convinced several New Men that Wyndham valued them only as experiments, and those New Men left with Warren. Magnus began training the remaining New Men, and over the next several years instilled in them a code of conduct derived from the chivalry of Magnus’ youth; these Knights of Wundagore began respectfully referring to Wyndham as the Lord High Evolutionary. However, in 1958, Baron Russoff used the [[Darkhold]], the book by with Chthon had been bound, in an effort to cure himself, allowing Chthon to break free. While the Knights of Wundagore and Wyndham battled Chthon’s mystical forces, Magnus managed to rebind Chthon. However, a pregnant woman, Magda, had sought sanctuary in the Citadel, and the delivery of her twin children, midwifed by Bova, coincided with Chthon’s defeat; a segment of his powers touched the twins, giving Chthon an avenue of access to our world. Seventeen of the forty New Men died in the battle, as did Russoff. Magda left not long thereafter, asking Bova to find someone to raise her children [[Scarlet Witch (Wanda Maximoff)|Wanda]] and [[Quicksilver|Pietro]], and Magnus/Drew also departed. Herbert sent Porga to locate parents for the twins; he brought Americans Robert and Madeline Frank to the citadel. Madeline was pregnant herself, and died while delivering a stillborn child at the Citadel. Bova informed Robert Frank the twins were his, but when she also told him Madeline had died, he fled into the night. Unable to find suitable guardians, Wyndham placed the twins into suspended animation, and years later personally delivered the twins to Porga’s next choice, Django and Marya Maximoff, a gypsy couple who had lost their own twins, Ana and Mateo. Several years after that, realizing his New Men needed knowledge of the modern world. Wyndham had Porga recruit a teacher: [[Foster, Jane|Jane Foster]], an American nurse. Foster’s friend [[Thor (Thor Odinson)|Thor]] invaded Wundagore in search of her and disrupted Wyndham as he was evolving a wolf using a new mutagen, Isotope C. The experiment went awry, creating [[Man-Beast]]. The combined efforts of Thor, High Evolutionary, and the New Men barely defeated the Man-Beast (and several men-beasts evolved by Man-Beast himself), and High Evolutionary decided that Earth could never accept his New Men; the Man-Beast and his men-beasts were launched into space towards the Galaxy Dromisana, and the Citadel also launched, traveling out to establish Wundagore II on another planet. A few New Men, including Bova, remained on Earth. The off-Earth New Men were adversely affected by Wundagore II’s atmosphere, and began degrading into savagery. Seeking physical help to control them, High Evolutionary had his gatherers capture the [[Hulk (Bruce Banner)|Hulk]] and ship him to Wundagore II. The Hulk could not cope with the sheer numbers of New Men, and in desperation Wyndham treated himself with Isotope D, a mutagen which evolved him into a powerful disembodied intelligence. In this form, High Evolutionary returned the Hulk home and devolved the New Men to animal forms.

[[image:HighEvolutionaryInline2.jpg|right|thumb]]Wyndham restored himself, now possessing the power to evolve and devolve himself and others. He developed Project Alpha to create a new Earth, fully evolved but free of evil. Building his “[[Counter-Earth (Franklin Richards)|Counter-Earth]]” in an orbit directly opposite the sun from his home Earth, he used [[Glossary:I#Infinity Gems|Infinity Gems]] to draw elements from Earth, asteroids, space debris, and extra dimensional mass together with [[Glossary:G#graviton|graviton]] rays, subjecting them to seven score hours of treatment with evolutionary bio-rays to create a fully evolved Earth, albeit one artificially held together with only one percent mass of true Earth. The exhausted High Evolutionary napped as the evolution concluded, and the Man-Beast intervened, instilling on Counter-Earth the evil High Evolutionary had so carefully excluded. High Evolutionary decided to destroy Counter-Earth and begin again, but the being known as [[Warlock, Adam|Him]] convinced Wyndham to refrain, asking to live on Counter-Earth. High Evolutionary agreed, seeing in Him a like-minded surrogate son, and sent Him to Counter-Earth, gifting him with the Soul Gem, renaming him Warlock, and recruiting a [[Rigellians|Rigellian]] Recorder to observe the experiment. High Evolutionary placed Counter-Earth a micro-second out of [[Glossary:D#dimension|dimensional]] synch to hide it from Earth.

When the planet-eating [[Galactus]] discovered Counter-Earth, Wyndham sought aid from the [[Fantastic Four]] and bargained with Galactus, gaining time to find him a new world to devour; High Evolutionary sent the Four to evaluate possible worlds. Believing they had failed, High Evolutionary fought Galactus and was banished to the [[Glossary:N#Negative Zone|Negative Zone]], but the Four found Galactus a new world in his absence. When Galactus fell ill while devouring this world (Poppup), High Evolutionary temporarily evolved him into a disembodied force. The extra dimensional Beyonders later became interested in Counter-Earth and hired the Pegasusian Planet Movers, led by Sphinxor, to take the planet for them. Sphinxor caused Warlock to believe Counter-Earth was destroyed; in a fit of rage, Warlock attacked High Evolutionary and Wyndham’s armor automatically super-evolved him for protection. Sphinxor removed Counter-Earth, and High Evolutionary was restored when [[Her]], a being created in the same manner as Him/Warlock, came seeking Warlock. High Evolutionary tracked down his world, but allowed the Movers to take it in return for being allowed to accompany them; Counter-Earth’s inherent instability threatened to one day destroy it, and High Evolutionary wished this fixed. However, the Beyonders were further above High Evolutionary than Wyndham was beyond humanity. Counter-Earth remained in the Beyoders’ museum of curiosities, and High Evolutionary returned to Earth where he devolved himself to protoplasm.

[[image:HighEvolutionaryInline4.jpg|left|thumb]]His armor eventually restored him, and Wyndham decided to evolve humanity to surpass the Beyonders via a genetic bomb. High Evolutionary re-established Wundagore, placing New Man Count Tagar in charge. When the [[Savage Land]] was destroyed by the world-dismantling [[Terminus]], the High Evolutionary built a fortress in the Land’s ruins, studying the mechanisms placed there by the [[Nuwali]] race and their monument to the [[Glossary:A#alien|alien]] Beyonders. When another Terminus arose, High Evolutionary battled it beside the [[X-Men]], and afterwards created evolutionary terraformers that restored the Savage Land from the mind and biology of [[Garokk]], the Petrified Man, who had previously been attuned to the Land. High Evolutionary saw this as a last chance to enjoy the simple pleasures of uncomplicated creation before engaging in the final stages of his plan to evolutionarily accelerate the entire planet. High Evolutionary briefly aided humanity when the efforts of his old research assistant Miles Warren caused chaos; High Evolutionary altered Warren’s notes to prevent humanity from learning the truth about Warren’s cloning work, created a second version of the [[Glossary:M#mutate|mutated]] [[Carrion (Malcolm McBride)|Carrion]] with false memories to support deception, and later would cure the Carrion Plague which Warren had created.

High Evolutionary created an organization consisting of Gatherers collecting genetic data for him, Technicians studying and compiling the data, Purifiers sterilizing those whose genes were unfit, Eliminators killing those who acted against Earth’s genetic benefit, and Priests (mostly New Men) managing the project. Notably, his Purifiers sterilized large portions of Earth’s subterranean races, though the emergence of a [[Glossary:T#telepathic|telepathic]] Moloid named Val-Or, coupled with the interference of [[Apocalypse (En Sabah Nur)|Apocalypse]], caused High Evolutionary to see that the Moloids still could evolve, and he ended their sterilization. His Purifiers sterilized Earth’s more genetically dangerous [[Glossary:M#mutant|mutants]]; his Eliminators acted against the drug trade; and his Gatherers studied the genetic codes of the [[Eternals]], [[Deviants]], Inhumans, [[Atlanteans]], and alien races including [[Skrulls]] and [[Melmacians]]. As the genetic bomb neared completion, one of High Evolutionary’s Technicians warned the [[Avengers]], and Wyndham’s dreams were destroyed when the demi-[[Glossary:G#god|god]] [[Hercules]] was super-evolved to be his equal; under the influence of Evlutionary's machinery, both High Evolutionary and Hercules evolved into disembodied forms. These forms attracted the [[Celestials]], who collected and stored their essences.

[[image:HighEvolutionaryInline3.jpg|left|thumb]]In Wundagore, Count Tagar sought his creator and eventually located him at the heart of the Black Galaxy, a living Bio-Verse. With help from [[Thor (Thor Odinson)|Thor]], Tagar saw High Evolutionary and Hercules freed, and High Evolutionary chose to focus on pure research, tired of an unproductiveness of conflict. High Evolutionary built a world ship (New Wundagore) at the fringes of the Black Galaxy, adapted his Isotope C (now Isotope C2) and created three New Immortals ([[Nobilus]], [[Juvan]], [[Zon]]) partially based on Thor’s genetic material. When the Black Galaxy began to “hatch” into a new Celestial, High Evolutionary bonded himself with a Rigellian Recorder to absorb more knowledge, evolving the Recorder into a more capable Analyzer. The data absorbed from the Celestial’s creation was too much to comprehend, driving High Evolutionary insane. The New Immortals (with New Man Count Tagar, who had subjected himself to Isotope C2) seized control of High Evolutionary’s world-ship, though Nobilus and several faithful New Men fled with High Evolutionary. The Man-Beast used this to seek revenge, freeing twelve mutated souls from Counter-Earth (shortly before its apparent accidental destruction at [[Thanos]]’ hands) and setting them after High Evolutionary, but Warlock intervened to save Wyndham. His mind gradually returned, but Wyndham realized he had lost control of his own revolution and was randomly moving, both mentally and physically, both directions along the evolutionary line. He began developing Isotope E to control his genetic shift. Isotope E had short-lived effects, and he could not develop a permanent “cure”. When the Recorder/Analyzer warned Wyndham that the New Immortals were creating an Earth-threatening weapon, High Evolutionary returned to Wundagore Mountain on Earth and built forces to oppose. He created newer and more powerful New Men, as well as the Godpack, effectively New Immortals created by treating humans rather than creating them anew. He created the White Tiger during this time, designed and to hunt out and destroy the Man-Beast. He allowed the Godpack and New Men to fight to further their abilities, and when the Godpack proved superior, he abandoned his New Men. The Man-Beast (calling himself Karnivore) took control of them and attacked Wundagore. The Man-Beast was driven off, and High Evolutionary apologetically reclaimed his New Men. High Evolutionary, with Thor, the Godpack, and his New Men, traveled to the New Wundagore worldship and defeated the New Immortals, despite betrayal by one of the Godpack. The New Immortals were placed in suspended animation, the Godpack sent to live in New York City, and High Evolutionary returned to Wundagore Mountain with his New Men.

[[image:HighEvolutionaryInline6.jpg|right|thumb]]During this time, the mutant [[Exodus]] and his [[Acolytes]] had captured High Evolutionary near Wundagore. Learning of Isotope E, they assaulted Wundagore and drove High Evolutionary and his New Men out. Leaving the New Men in the custody of Quicksilver, High Evolutionary retreated to hi Savage Land fortress, there continuing work on Isotope E. When [[Ka-Zar (Kevin Plunder)|Ka-Zar]] shut down the Land-maintaining terraformers, their energies redirected through Ka-Zar’s wife [[Shanna The She-Devil|Shanna]]. High Evolutionary saw in Shanna a potential cure, and became infatuated with her sharing of his evolutionary talents. Ultimately, Shanna rejected him; High Evolutionary restored the terraformers and retreated to his fortress again. The Acolytes soon located and attacked him there and High Evolutionary, Quicksilver, and the New Men returned to Wundagore. However, the Man-Beast had been masquerading as one of High Evolutionary’s New Men, and assaulted High Evolutionary, leaving him nearly comatose. While the New Men, Acolytes, Man-Beast and the [[Heroes for Hire]] (brought by the White Tiger, hunting the Man-Beast) all battled in Wundagore, High Evolutionary jumped to the high end of the evolutionary spectrum, insanely driving himself towards purging the world’s life to end the chaos around him. The New Man Lord Delphis finalized a permanent cure from Isotope E; both Man-Beast and the White Tiger were devolved to animal forms, the Acolytes’ leader Exodus was left comatose and placed in a seal chamber below Wundagore, and the [[Black Knight (Dane Whitman)|Black Knight]] remained in Wundagore to train a new generation of Knights of Wundagore.

An aged Dr. Nathaniel Essex, who had inspired Wyndham decades before, recently sought out his old pupil and convinced him to remove the advanced mutations that had created super-powered mutants; Wyndham did so from a shielded space station. However, Essex was secretly the diabolical Mr. Sinister and betrayed High Evolutionary, turning the experiment to the rampant mutation of all life on Earth. The X-Men, despite being powerless, intervened and stopped Essex, and High Evolutionary voluntarily destroyed the equipment, restoring Earth to its prior form.

[[image:HighEvolutionaryInline7.jpg|left|thumb]]A returning Adam Warlock has recently found the High Evolutionary hoping to get help against the [[Phalanx]] and [[Ultron]].

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[[category:Villains]]

High Evolutionary

Zeraphyne — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:27:09 GMT

Zeraphyne: added links, edited layout, corrected mistakes

{{Powerbox|
universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| real_name = Herbert Edgar Wyndham
| identity = Secret
| occupation = Geneticist, scientist, and inventor
| place_of_birth = Manchester, England
| groups = Creator of the [[New Men]], [[Glossary:K#Knights of Wundagore|Knights of Wundagore]], [[Animutants]], [[Animen]], [[Godpack]], [[New Immortals]]
| citizenship = U.K.
| education = Uncompleted Ph.D at Oxford University
| aliases = Dr. Wyndham, Lord High Evolutionary, HE
| relatives = Unidentified mother and aunt (presumed deceased)
| height = 6'2" (Variable)
| weight = 200 lbs. (Variable)
| eyes = Brown
| hair = Brown
| powers = The High Evolutionary has extrasensory powers of [[Glossary:C#clairvoyance|clairvoyance]], [[Glossary:C#cosmic awareness|Cosmic Awareness]], a form of Danger Sense, [[Glossary:A#astral projection|astral projection]] (he can survive apart from his physical body for an indefinite period of time) and Mental Invisibility (the High Evolutionary is normally undetectable even by other powerful [[Glossary:T#telepathic|telepaths]]).

Aside from telepathically communicating with other humans with Cosmic Awareness, the High Evolutionary can also telepathically communicate with animals and [[Glossary:C#cybernetics|cybernetic]] systems, he has [[Glossary:t#telekinesis|telekinesis]] that is used for [[Glossary:L#levitation|levitation]], flight, [[Glossary:F#force-field|force fields]] and blasts. He is an expert in linguistics and can even use a form of ventriloquism. He has shown the ability of matter creation (all types including lifeforms simply by his intense force of will). His suit is designed to protect it's wearer at all costs, it can regenerate his body or create a new body for him if needed, it also provides complete life support.
| debut = Thor #134 (1966)
| origin =
| significant_issues = [[OHOTMU:Bibliography-AZ5#High Evolutionary|Official Handbook Bibliography]], Uncanny X-Men #488
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bio_text= [[image:HighEvolutionaryInline.jpg|left|thumb]]In 1928, college student Herbert Edgar Wyndham, inspired by heretical biologist [[Mister Sinister|Nathaniel Essex]], conducted [[Glossary:G#genetic|genetic]] experiments in his mother’s suburban London basement, attempting with limited success to evolve rats in his genetic accelerator. At that year’s International Conference on Genetics in Geneva, Switzerland, a mysterious stranger (actually the [[Glossary:I#Inhumans|Inhuman]][[Phaeder]], father of [[Maelstrom]]) handed Herbert papers containing a blueprint for breaking the genetic code. Documents in hand, Wyndham returned to Oxford University and developed a serum capable of controlled genetic alteration, which he later named Isotope A. His professors frowned on his single-minded focus and Wyndham was expelled in 1930. Returning to his mother’s basement, he finally succeeded, evolving his Dalmatian Dempsey to humanoid form, but Dempsey was shot by hunters. In partnership with fellow scientist Jonathan Drew (a Yale arthropod specialist), Wyndham moved to the Eastern Side of Transia’s [[Wundagore]] Mountain, to land Drew’s wife Merriam had inherited from her uncle. Herbert financed a lab for them by selling his mother’s home, but their discovery of uranium on the land soon allowed them virtually unlimited finances; they purchased large qualities of land from neighbor Gregor Russoff. German rocket scientist, Horace Grabshied (later Grayson) designed their “Citadel of Science” (named Wundagore) in exchange for their financing his rocketry. Grabsheid built a space ship into their base. And subsequently continued upgrading the Citadel. Again Phaedar intervened, bringing Herbert an army of underground dwelling Moloids as a labor force to build the Citadel.

Construction proceeded, but Drew’s daughter [[Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew)|Jessica]] fell ill in 1931, affected by the radioactive uranium. Herbert and Jonathan cooperated on an emergency treatment, injecting her with Drew’s experimental spider serum, subjecting her to Wyndham’s evolving ray, and then placing her in extended suspended animation. Merriam Drew was killed by a [[Glossary:W#werewolf|werewolf]] on the adjoining Russoff estate; Wyndham was also attacked but survived unscathed, and Jonathan wordlessly left Wundagore. Wyndham designed a suit of protective armor and captured the werewolf (Baron Gregor Russoff). In 1932, Wyndham, with research assistant [[Jackal|Miles Warren]], developed a newer [[Glossary:M#mutagenic|mutagen]], Isotope B and evolved several animals to human form and sentience, his first dozen “New Men” including [[Bova]] (Guernsey cow), [[Tagar]] (tiger), and [[Porga]] (pig). Wyndham tinkered with Grabsheid’s space flight technology, building fly cycles, anti-graviton atomic steeds that his New Men would ride into battle.

[[image:HighEvolutionaryInline5.jpg|left|thumb]]Jonathan Drew returned, claiming to be possessed by Arthurian wizard Magnus, a former disciple of [[Morgan Le Fay]]. Magnus/Drew warned Wyndham that the Citadel was constructed where [[Chthon]], an ancient [[Glossary:D#demon|demon]], had been banished, but Wyndham believed that his partner’s grief had driven him mad. Whydham refused to leave and Magnus stayed in Wundagore, each man watching over the other. Miles Warren began his own experiments and after one, an evolved Jackal, escaped into a nearby town, Wyndham asked Warren to leave. Warren convinced several New Men that Wyndham valued them only as experiments, and those New Men left with Warren. Magnus began training the remaining New Men, and over the next several years instilled in them a code of conduct derived from the chivalry of Magnus’ youth; these Knights of Wundagore began respectfully referring to Wyndham as the Lord High Evolutionary. However, in 1958, Baron Russoff used the [[Darkhold]], the book by with Chthon had been bound, in an effort to cure himself, allowing Chthon to break free. While the Knights of Wundagore and Wyndham battled Chthon’s mystical forces, Magnus managed to rebind Chthon. However, a pregnant woman, Magda, had sought sanctuary in the Citadel, and the delivery of her twin children, midwifed by Bova, coincided with Chthon’s defeat; a segment of his powers touched the twins, giving Chthon an avenue of access to our world. Seventeen of the forty New Men died in the battle, as did Russoff. Magda left not long thereafter, asking Bova to find someone to raise her children [[Scarlet Witch (Wanda Maximoff)|Wanda]] and [[Quicksilver|Pietro]], and Magnus/Drew also departed. Herbert sent Porga to locate parents for the twins; he brought Americans Robert and Madeline Frank to the citadel. Madeline was pregnant herself, and died while delivering a stillborn child at the Citadel. Bova informed Robert Frank the twins were his, but when she also told him Madeline had died, he fled into the night. Unable to find suitable guardians, Wyndham placed the twins into suspended animation, and years later personally delivered the twins to Porga’s next choice, Django and Marya Maximoff, a gypsy couple who had lost their own twins, Ana and Mateo. Several years after that, realizing his New Men needed knowledge of the modern world. Wyndham had Porga recruit a teacher: [[Foster, Jane|Jane Foster]], an American nurse. Foster’s friend [[Thor (Thor Odinson)|Thor]] invaded Wundagore in search of her and disrupted Wyndham as he was evolving a wolf using a new mutagen, Isotope C. The experiment went awry, creating [[Man-Beast]]. The combined efforts of Thor, High Evolutionary, and the New Men barely defeated the Man-Beast (and several men-beasts evolved by Man-Beast himself), and High Evolutionary decided that Earth could never accept his New Men; the Man-Beast and his men-beasts were launched into space towards the Galaxy Dromisana, and the Citadel also launched, traveling out to establish Wundagore II on another planet. A few New Men, including Bova, remained on Earth. The off-Earth New Men were adversely affected by Wundagore II’s atmosphere, and began degrading into savagery. Seeking physical help to control them, High Evolutionary had his gatherers capture the [[Hulk (Bruce Banner)|Hulk]] and ship him to Wundagore II. The Hulk could not cope with the sheer numbers of New Men, and in desperation Wyndham treated himself with Isotope D, a mutagen which evolved him into a powerful disembodied intelligence. In this form, High Evolutionary returned the Hulk home and devolved the New Men to animal forms.

[[image:HighEvolutionaryInline2.jpg|right|thumb]]Wyndham restored himself, now possessing the power to evolve and devolve himself and others. He developed Project Alpha to create a new Earth, fully evolved but free of evil. Building his “[[Counter-Earth (Franklin Richards)|Counter-Earth]]” in an orbit directly opposite the sun from his home Earth, he used [[Glossary:I#Infinity Gems|Infinity Gems]] to draw elements from Earth, asteroids, space debris, and extra dimensional mass together with [[Glossary:G#graviton|graviton]] rays, subjecting them to seven score hours of treatment with evolutionary bio-rays to create a fully evolved Earth, albeit one artificially held together with only one percent mass of true Earth. The exhausted High Evolutionary napped as the evolution concluded, and the Man-Beast intervened, instilling on Counter-Earth the evil High Evolutionary had so carefully excluded. High Evolutionary decided to destroy Counter-Earth and begin again, but the being known as [[Warlock, Adam|Him]] convinced Wyndham to refrain, asking to live on Counter-Earth. High Evolutionary agreed, seeing in Him a like-minded surrogate son, and sent Him to Counter-Earth, gifting him with the Soul Gem, renaming him Warlock, and recruiting a [[Rigellians|Rigellian]] Recorder to observe the experiment. High Evolutionary placed Counter-Earth a micro-second out of [[Glossary:D#dimension|dimensional]] synch to hide it from Earth.

When the planet-eating [[Galactus]] discovered Counter-Earth, Wyndham sought aid from the [[Fantastic Four]] and bargained with Galactus, gaining time to find him a new world to devour; High Evolutionary sent the Four to evaluate possible worlds. Believing they had failed, High Evolutionary fought Galactus and was banished to the [[Glossary:N#Negative Zone|Negative Zone]], but the Four found Galactus a new world in his absence. When Galactus fell ill while devouring this world (Poppup), High Evolutionary temporarily evolved him into a disembodied force. The extra dimensional Beyonders later became interested in Counter-Earth and hired the Pegasusian Planet Movers, led by Sphinxor, to take the planet for them. Sphinxor caused Warlock to believe Counter-Earth was destroyed; in a fit of rage, Warlock attacked High Evolutionary and Wyndham’s armor automatically super-evolved him for protection. Sphinxor removed Counter-Earth, and High Evolutionary was restored when [[Her]], a being created in the same manner as Him/Warlock, came seeking Warlock. High Evolutionary tracked down his world, but allowed the Movers to take it in return for being allowed to accompany them; Counter-Earth’s inherent instability threatened to one day destroy it, and High Evolutionary wished this fixed. However, the Beyonders were further above High Evolutionary than Wyndham was beyond humanity. Counter-Earth remained in the Beyoders’ museum of curiosities, and High Evolutionary returned to Earth where he devolved himself to protoplasm.

[[image:HighEvolutionaryInline4.jpg|left|thumb]]His armor eventually restored him, and Wyndham decided to evolve humanity to surpass the Beyonders via a genetic bomb. High Evolutionary re-established Wundagore, placing New Man Count Tagar in charge. When the [[Savage Land]] was destroyed by the world-dismantling [[Terminus]], the High Evolutionary built a fortress in the Land’s ruins, studying the mechanisms placed there by the [[Nuwali]] race and their monument to the [[Glossary:A#alien|alien]] Beyonders. When another Terminus arose, High Evolutionary battled it beside the [[X-Men]], and afterwards created evolutionary terraformers that restored the Savage Land from the mind and biology of [[Garokk]], the Petrified Man, who had previously been attuned to the Land. High Evolutionary saw this as a last chance to enjoy the simple pleasures of uncomplicated creation before engaging in the final stages of his plan to evolutionarily accelerate the entire planet. High Evolutionary briefly aided humanity when the efforts of his old research assistant Miles Warren caused chaos; High Evolutionary altered Warren’s notes to prevent humanity from learning the truth about Warren’s cloning work, created a second version of the [[Glossary:M#mutate|mutated]] [[Carrion (Malcolm McBride)|Carrion]] with false memories to support deception, and later would cure the Carrion Plague which Warren had created.

High Evolutionary created an organization consisting of Gatherers collecting genetic data for him, Technicians studying and compiling the data, Purifiers sterilizing those whose genes were unfit, Eliminators killing those who acted against Earth’s genetic benefit, and Priests (mostly New Men) managing the project. Notably, his Purifiers sterilized large portions of Earth’s subterranean races, though the emergence of a [[Glossary:T#telepathic|telepathic]] Moloid named Val-Or, coupled with the interference of [[Apocalypse (En Sabah Nur)|Apocalypse]], caused High Evolutionary to see that the Moloids still could evolve, and he ended their sterilization. His Purifiers sterilized Earth’s more genetically dangerous [[Glossary:M#mutant|mutants]]; his Eliminators acted against the drug trade; and his Gatherers studied the genetic codes of the [[Eternals]], [[Deviants]], Inhumans, [[Atlanteans]], and alien races including [[Skrulls]] and [[Melmacians]]. As the genetic bomb neared completion, one of High Evolutionary’s Technicians warned the [[Avengers]], and Wyndham’s dreams were destroyed when the demi-[[Glossary:G#god|god]] [[Hercules]] was super-evolved to be his equal; under the influence of Evlutionary's machinery, both High Evolutionary and Hercules evolved into disembodied forms. These forms attracted the [[Celestials]], who collected and stored their essences.

[[image:HighEvolutionaryInline3.jpg|left|thumb]]In Wundagore, Count Tagar sought his creator and eventually located him at the heart of the Black Galaxy, a living Bio-Verse. With help from [[Thor (Thor Odinson)|Thor]], Tagar saw High Evolutionary and Hercules freed, and High Evolutionary chose to focus on pure research, tired of an unproductiveness of conflict. High Evolutionary built a world ship (New Wundagore) at the fringes of the Black Galaxy, adapted his Isotope C (now Isotope C2) and created three New Immortals ([[Nobilus]], [[Juvan]], [[Zon]]) partially based on Thor’s genetic material. When the Black Galaxy began to “hatch” into a new Celestial, High Evolutionary bonded himself with a Rigellian Recorder to absorb more knowledge, evolving the Recorder into a more capable Analyzer. The data absorbed from the Celestial’s creation was too much to comprehend, driving High Evolutionary insane. The New Immortals (with New Man Count Tagar, who had subjected himself to Isotope C2) seized control of High Evolutionary’s world-ship, though Nobilus and several faithful New Men fled with High Evolutionary. The Man-Beast used this to seek revenge, freeing twelve mutated souls from Counter-Earth (shortly before its apparent accidental destruction at [[Thanos]]’ hands) and setting them after High Evolutionary, but Warlock intervened to save Wyndham. His mind gradually returned, but Wyndham realized he had lost control of his own revolution and was randomly moving, both mentally and physically, both directions along the evolutionary line. He began developing Isotope E to control his genetic shift. Isotope E had short-lived effects, and he could not develop a permanent “cure”. When the Recorder/Analyzer warned Wyndham that the New Immortals were creating an Earth-threatening weapon, High Evolutionary returned to Wundagore Mountain on Earth and built forces to oppose. He created newer and more powerful New Men, as well as the Godpack, effectively New Immortals created by treating humans rather than creating them anew. He created the White Tiger during this time, designed and to hunt out and destroy the Man-Beast. He allowed the Godpack and New Men to fight to further their abilities, and when the Godpack proved superior, he abandoned his New Men. The Man-Beast (calling himself Karnivore) took control of them and attacked Wundagore. The Man-Beast was driven off, and High Evolutionary apologetically reclaimed his New Men. High Evolutionary, with Thor, the Godpack, and his New Men, traveled to the New Wundagore worldship and defeated the New Immortals, despite betrayal by one of the Godpack. The New Immortals were placed in suspended animation, the Godpack sent to live in New York City, and High Evolutionary returned to Wundagore Mountain with his New Men.

[[image:HighEvolutionaryInline6.jpg|right|thumb]]During this time, the mutant [[Exodus]] and his [[Acolytes]] had captured High Evolutionary near Wundagore. Learning of Isotope E, they assaulted Wundagore and drove High Evolutionary and his New Men out. Leaving the New Men in the custody of Quicksilver, High Evolutionary retreated to hi Savage Land fortress, there continuing work on Isotope E. When [[Ka-Zar (Kevin Plunder)|Ka-Zar]] shut down the Land-maintaining terraformers, their energies redirected through Ka-Zar’s wife [[Shanna The She-Devil|Shanna]]. High Evolutionary saw in Shanna a potential cure, and became infatuated with her sharing of his evolutionary talents. Ultimately, Shanna rejected him; High Evolutionary restored the terraformers and retreated to his fortress again. The Acolytes soon located and attacked him there and High Evolutionary, Quicksilver, and the New Men returned to Wundagore. However, the Man-Beast had been masquerading as one of High Evolutionary’s New Men, and assaulted High Evolutionary, leaving him nearly comatose. While the New Men, Acolytes, Man-Beast and the [[Heroes for Hire]] (brought by the White Tiger, hunting the Man-Beast) all battled in Wundagore, High Evolutionary jumped to the high end of the evolutionary spectrum, insanely driving himself towards purging the world’s life to end the chaos around him. The New Man Lord Delphis finalized a permanent cure from Isotope E; both Man-Beast and the White Tiger were devolved to animal forms, the Acolytes’ leader Exodus was left comatose and placed in a seal chamber below Wundagore, and the [[Black Knight (Dane Whitman)|Black Knight]] remained in Wundagore to train a new generation of Knights of Wundagore.

An aged Dr. Nathaniel Essex, who had inspired Wyndham decades before, recently sought out his old pupil and convinced him to remove the advanced mutations that had created super-powered mutants; Wyndham did so from a shielded space station. However, Essex was secretly the diabolical Mr. Sinister and betrayed High Evolutionary, turning the experiment to the rampant mutation of all life on Earth. The X-Men, despite being powerless, intervened and stopped Essex, and High Evolutionary voluntarily destroyed the equipment, restoring Earth to its prior form.

[[image:HighEvolutionaryInline7.jpg|left|thumb]]A returning Adam Warlock has recently found the High Evolutionary hoping to get help against the [[Phalanx]] and [[Ultron]].

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Talk:Glossary:T

Zeraphyne — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:39:25 GMT

Zeraphyne:

Hi, Guys! I was just wondering: Shouldn't it be called "telepath" instead of "telepathic"? At least it sounds more right to me!

Talk:Glossary:T

Zeraphyne — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:38:00 GMT

Zeraphyne:

Hi, Guys! I was just wondering: Should it be called "telepath" instead of "telepathic"? At least it sounds more right to me!

Hood (Parker Robbins)

Zeraphyne — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:04:45 GMT

Zeraphyne: Added links, corrected typos

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| real_name = Parker Robbins
| aliases = None
| identity = Secret
| occupation = Adventurer, petty criminal
| citizenship = U.S.A.
| place_of_birth = Brooklyn, New York City, New York

| relatives = Arthur Robbins (father, deceased), Eliza Robbins (mother), John King (cousin), unidentified child
| groups = None
| education = High school dropout
| height = 5'10"
| weight = 165 lbs.
| eyes = Brown
| hair = Brown
| powers = None
| abilities = Invisibility (with mystical cloak), ability to walk on air (with boots), ability to discharge electrical energy through hands (because of his garments)
| weapons = Twin Pistols
| paraphernalia = cloak which allows him to turn invisible while he holds his breath, boots in which he can walk on air, garments that allow him to discharge energy through his hand
| debut = Hood #1 (2002)
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bio_text= As a young boy, Parker Robbins witnessed a battle between [[Daredevil (Matthew Murdock)|Daredevil]] and [[Electro (Maxwell Dillon)|Electro]]. Fascinated by the event, Robbins grew up to become a petty thief, often working with his cousin, John King. After his father died, Robbins took care of his mentally ill mother, ultimately placing her in the Bridgeside Psychiatric Care Center. Robbins needed money to support not only his mother, but his pregnant girlfriend Sara as well. When King told him about a burglary job he was going to perform at a warehouse, Robbins joined in. However, when they arrived, they found the warehouse empty, except for some mystical markings and candles surrounding them. They were attacked by a [[Glossary:D#demon|demonic]] creature called the Nisanti, but Robbins shot it in the head. Believing the cloak and boots the creature wore to be expensive, Robbins absconded with them, and left the believed-dead Nisanti behind. Later that night, Robbins encountered a group of thugs and tried to outrun them. To his astonishment, the Nisanti’s boots caused him to run onto thin air, and he escaped his assailants.

He went to his cousin’s apartment shortly thereafter and learned he could also become invisible while wearing the cloak. He initially used this new ability to pursue more petty thefts, but King convinced him to steal a black-market diamond shipment, unaware it belonged to crimelord Dennis Golembuski, a.k.a. the [[Golem (Dennis Golembuski)|Golem]]. Robbins easily stole the jewels despite Golembuski’s agents — [[Constrictor]], [[Shocker (Herman Schultz)|Shocker]], and [[Jack O'Lantern (Steven Levins)|Jack O'Lantern ]] — but was surprised by two police officers and accidentally shot and fatally wounded one. Identified as the Hood, Robbins found himself wanted by both Golumbuski and the FBI. He also found his supernatural garments at times caused him to lose control over his new powers.

As the Hood, Robbins confronted the Golem, and offered him a deal in return for the diamonds. Golumbuski agreed, planning to double-cross the Hood. He sent his agents, including [[Madam Rapier]], to meet with the Hood, but Robbins had brought along a cloak resembling his own. After defeating Rapier, he forced her to put on the second cloak, and the police — believing her to be the Hood —s hot her dead. Robbins confronted the Golem’s remaining henchmen and gave them the diamonds before demanding that Golumbuski leave him alone. Despite being reported as dead, the Hood made various enemies, including [[White Fang]] (the widow of the slain policeman) and the Nisanti, which had reawakened some time after Robbins’ encounter with it. Shaken by his experiences, Robbins visited his institutionalized mother and promised her that he would use his new abilities to help others.

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Zeraphyne — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:07:05 GMT

Zeraphyne:

Who is the guy to the right on this picture?
Greetings, [[User:Zeraphyne|Zeraphyne]] 17:07, 17 July 2007 (CDT)

Count Nefaria

Zeraphyne — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 22:40:35 GMT

Zeraphyne: Added/corrected links

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| real_name = Count Luchino Nefaria
| identity = Publicly known
| occupation = Professional criminal, would-be world conqueror
| place_of_birth = Rome, Italy
| groups = Leader of his own [[Maggia]] crime family; formerly [[Legion of the Unliving]]; former employer of various mercenaries including ([[Nitro]], [[Whiplash (Mark Scarlotti)|Whiplash]], [[Death Squad]], [[Lethal Legion]], [[Ani-Men (Maggia)|Ani-Men]], [[Eel (Leopold Stryke)|Eel]], [[Plantman]], [[Porcupine]], [[Scarecrow]], [[Unicorn]], and various other operatives)
| citizenship = Italy, with a criminal record in the U.S.A.
| education = College graduate
| aliases = Stox, Dream Maker, Dream Master
| relatives = Countess Giulietta Nefaria ([[Madame Masque]], a.k.a. Whitney Frost, daughter); Countess Renata Nefaria (wife, deceased); [[Masque]] ("bio-duplicate" of daughter Whitney Frost, deceased)
| height = 6’ 2”
| weight = 230 lbs.
| eyes = Blue
| hair = Black
| powers = When his body is fully charged with ionic energy, Nefaria possesses tremendous, nearly immeasurable strength and durability, high-level [[Glossary:S#superhuman|superhuman]] speed, the power of flight, and the ability to fire powerful laser beams from his eyes. In recent times, he has also proven capable of forming and manipulating crude ionic energy constructs, such as an energy strand used to lasso an opponent. If Nefaria's bodily ionic energy reserves dwindle too low, his powers start to fade and his body begins to wither and age rapidly. Nefaria periodically replenishes his energies by draining power from outside sources of ionic energy, often draining other ionic-powered super-beings like himself. If Nefaria drains too much energy too quickly, his victim will die. Like other ionic super-beings such as [[Atlas (Erik Josten)|Atlas]] and [[Wonder Man (Simon Williams)|Wonder Man]], Nefaria has apparently developed astounding regenerative powers, enabling him to heal himself from a seemingly deceased state or even reintegrate his bodily matter after exploding.
| paraphernalia = Thanks to his family fortune and Maggia funds, Nefaria has maintained an arsenal of specialized high-tech equipment over the years, notably assorted elaborate death traps, [[Glossary:F#force-field|force-field]] technology, [[Glossary:T#teleportation|teleportation]] devices and illusion projectors. His "nightmare machine" could project realistic images into the minds of others, even across vast distances. Since becoming superhuman, Nefaria has relied somewhat less on technology in recent years.
| abilities = Nefaria is a charismatic natural leader and a capable criminal strategist, well-versed in the use of various exotic technologies.
| debut = Avengers #13 (1965)
| origin =
| significant_issues =
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bio_text= Born a wealthy Italian nobleman, Count Luchino Nefaria grew up regarding himself as one of the rightful masters of the world, and has dedicated his life to making this grandiose self-image a reality. While Nefaria has long devoted himself to the funding and development of exotic new sciences and technologies, he also treasures old-world values, often presenting himself in the manner of a courtly feudal nobleman of ages past. Apparently not content with the power afforded him by wealth and nobility, Nefaria risked his prized respectability and entered the world of organized crime, secretly becoming a leading figure in the international criminal cartel known as the Maggia. With his vast wealth, high-tech resources and natural gift for criminal strategy, Nefaria soon became the leader of his own thriving crime family within the Maggia organization, all the while concealing his criminal connections from the general public.

Luchino wanted a male heir to perpetuate the Nefaria line, but his wife Renata died giving birth to their only child, their daughter Giulietta. Wishing to protect the child from his enemies and hoping to shield her from ever learning of his criminal empire, Nefaria placed her in the custody of Byron Frost, an American financier heavily indebted to Nefaria, and he had Frost raise her as his own adopted daughter, Whitney. While Whitney grew up in America, blissfully unaware of her true parentage, Count Nefaria's Maggia family began expanding their operations into the United States, but they were repeatedly opposed by America's crimefighters, particularly the [[Avengers]]. Deciding to handle this obstacle personally, Nefaria had his ancestral castle moved from Italy to New Jersey stone by stone. Opening the castle to public tours and donating the admission money to charity, the seemingly benevolent Nefaria invited the unwitting Avengers to his home, where he trapped them in stasis long enough to frame them for treason by using sophisticated illusions. Reduced to hunted fugitives, the Avengers stormed Nefaria's castle and defeated his mob soldiers, though [[Wasp]] was gravely wounded in the process. In the end, the [[Glossary:S#super-hero|heroes]] rescued their young [[Teen Brigade]] allies from one of Nefaria's death traps, the Avengers were exonerated, and Nefaria was exposed to the world as a criminal.

The Avengers' defeat of Nefaria hurt the influence and stature of Nefaria's Maggia crime family considerably. While he worked to rebuild his empire, Nefaria contacted the now-adult Whitney Frost, revealed he was her father, and invited her to join his Maggia crime family so that he could train her as his future successor. Horrified, Whitney refused the offer at first, but Nefaria threatened to expose her parentage to the world, and her own fiancé abandoned her after he learned the truth about her family. Losing all hope of a normal life, a broken Whitney joined her father's organization, soon becoming his second-in-command. Nefaria, still plotting to destroy the Avengers, targeted [[Iron Man (Anthony Stark)|Iron Man]] (secretly Avengers financier Tony Stark) with an illusion-casting "nightmare machine" in an attempt to frighten him literally to death, but Iron Man resisted the device, which a frustrated Nefaria accidentally wrecked. Nefaria next conspired with Tony Stark's ne'er-do-well cousin, [[Stark, Morgan|Morgan Stark]], to ruin Tony's reputation, but this scheme failed as well. Nefaria later shocked the nation by sealing the entire city of Washington under an artificial dome and holding it for ransom, but he and his super-criminal accomplices were defeated by the original [[X-Men]] and the city was freed. Nefaria was imprisoned and his daughter took over their Maggia crime family, but the Count soon escaped.

Frozen out of the Maggia due to his very public failures, Nefaria became an independent criminal operator. Employing the Ani-Men (whom he had his scientists [[Glossary:M#mutate|mutate]] into superhumans), Nefaria seized the North American Air Defense Command at Valhalla Mountain in Colorado and threatened to launch America's nuclear arsenal unless he was paid an enormous ransom. His scheme was thwarted by a new team of X-Men, including [[Thunderbird (James Proudstar)]], who died trying to prevent Nefaria's escape. His monetary and technological resources dwindling, Nefaria sought superhuman power for himself. Assembling [[Living Laser]], [[Atlas (Erik Josten)|Power Man]] (Erik Josten) and [[Whirlwind]] to battle the Avengers as a new Lethal Legion, Nefaria had their powers boosted by scientist [[Sturdy, Kenneth|Kenneth Sturdy]], but it was a deliberately temporary boost. While the Legion was captured, Sturdy used his process (derived from the ionic energy treatments of [[Baron Zemo (Heinrich)|Baron Zemo]]) to give Nefaria the Legion's combined powers, magnified a hundredfold. Despite Nefaria's newly god-like power, the Avengers managed to defeat him after a desperate battle, and the villain learned that he was aging rapidly as a result of the process that gave him his powers.

Deteriorating into an aged invalid who needed a special life-support system, Nefaria escaped custody with the aid of the Ani-Men and his daughter, who by this time had become romantically involved with Tony Stark. When Iron Man (whom Whitney knew to be Stark) tried to take Nefaria back into custody, the Ani-Men and Whitney resisted, and Nefaria was accidentally crushed during the battle. Betrayed by her lover and convinced her father was dead, an increasingly bitter and paranoid Whitney went deep into hiding in her role as crime boss Madame Masque, operating mostly through surrogates for years, even producing [[Glossary:C#clone|clones]] of herself to act in her stead (one of these "bio-duplicates," a rogue known simply as Masque, broke away from Whitney's service and briefly served as an honorary Avenger before she was recaptured).

[[image:CountNefaria.jpg|thumb|left]]Nefaria eventually revived, apparently sharing the regenerative properties common among ionic super-beings; however, he found that he needed to drain ionic energy from others in order to maintain his vitality. Becoming a sort of ionic [[Glossary:V#vampire|vampire]], Nefaria stalked and drained various ionic-powered beings, killing some of them (notably the Nefaria imitator known as [[Nefarius]]) and capturing others (the [[Deathweb]]'s ionic [[Therak]] was imprisoned as an energy source for some time). Trying to cover his tracks, Nefaria was eventually found out and exposed by his old foe Iron Man. Later, Nefaria imprisoned and cloned the inhabitants of the [[Savage Land]] for experimental purposes, trying to create a race of ionic beings he could feed off so that he wouldn't have to keep hunting down existing ionics. He was defeated and captured by [[Captain America (Steve Rogers)|Captain America]] and [[Carter, Sharon|Sharon Carter]] and left in the custody of the Savage Landers, though he soon escaped. Attacking ionic-powered heroes Atlas and Wonder Man, Nefaria absorbed some of their energy and realized that this process enabled him to subjugate their wills, too.

Aided by his new slaves, Nefaria sought to consolidate the Maggia crime families under his leadership (with the [[Grim Reaper]] acting as his lieutenant) and tried to force Whitney to return to his service, all as part of a larger scheme to mutate the entire world with ionic radiation so that everyone would be compelled to obey Nefaria. His plot was thwarted through the combined efforts of Whitney, the Avengers and the [[Thunderbolts]], though not before Nefaria murdered the heroic [[Glossary:B#bio-|bio-]]duplicate Masque, whom he believed to be his rebellious daughter. In the end, Nefaria was apparently blown to atoms, but he somehow survived and was jailed in the super-prison known as The [[Raft]], where he was recently among the many inmates who escaped during a prison break sparked by [[Electro (Maxwell Dillon)|Electro]].
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Citizen V (John Watkins III)

Zeraphyne — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 22:36:12 GMT

Zeraphyne: Added/corrected links

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universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| real_name = John Watkins III
| identity = Secret
| occupation = Adventurer
| place_of_birth = Unrevealed
| groups = [[V-Battalion]]
| citizenship = U.K.
| education = Unrevealed
| aliases = None; for a time, Citizen V’s body was secretly used by Baron Helmut Zemo’s consciousness
| relatives = John Watkins ([[Citizen V (John Watkins)|Citizen V]], grandfather, deceased); John Watkins, Jr. ([[Citizen V (John Watkins Jr)|Citizen V]], father, deceased); Paulette Brazee ([[Citizen V (Paulette Brazee)|Citizen V]], mother, deceased)
| height = Unrevealed
| weight = Unrevealed
| eyes = Brown
| hair = Brown
| powers = None
| abilities = Citizen V is an accomplished hand-to-hand combatant, athlete, and marksman.
| weapons = Pistol, sword
| paraphernalia = Carries various high-tech equipment—most notably an array of sensory and communication devices. His cape can be used to glide short distances and break falls from long heights. He also uses a “V-Wing,” a personal jet-propelled glider.
| debut = Thunderbolts #45
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bio_text= John Watkins III is the grandson of the original Citizen V (John Watkins), a British officer who became a costumed hero to lead a group of citizens in fighting the Nazi forces of World War II as the V-Battalion. Years after the original Citizen V's death, the V-Battalion was revived by [[Destroyer (Roger Aubrey)|Roger Aubrey]], formerly the hero known as the Destroyer. The Battalion became a clandestine watchdog group working to apprehend escaped war criminals and other villainous plots. Citizen V became the title for the Battalion's chief operative. John Watkins III inherited the title from his father and his grandmother.

Due to the underground nature of the Battalion, the activities of Citizen V remained unknown to the world at large. At one point, Watkins was hospitalized after being wounded in the line of duty and was placed in a coma. During this time, [[Baron Zemo (Helmut Zemo)|Baron Zemo]] embarked on a plan to lead his team of [[Masters of Evil]] in masquerading as [[Glossary:S#super-hero|heroes]] to earn the trust of the world's governments. Zemo took the [[Glossary:S#secret identity|identity]] of Citizen V, claiming to be the grandson of the original hero. Eventually, however, Zemo revealed the truth during his attempt to take over the world, and he abandoned the identity.

The V-Battalion hoped to take revenge on Zemo's appropriation of the Citizen V title. With Watkins still in a coma, they contacted [[Citizen V (Dallas Riordan)|Dallas Riordan]] and convinced her to take on the role. Eventually, Riordan became fed up with the Battalion's demands on her, and she abandoned the role as well. The Battalion hoped to reinstate Watkins and were surprised to find him recuperated. In fact, unknown to the Battalion, Zemo had managed to take over the mind of Watkins. (Zemo was believed to have died at the hands of [[Nomad (Jack Monroe)|Scourge]], but in fact, Zemo survived due to a failsafe device engineered by his robotic associate [[Fixer (Paul Norbert Ebersol)|Techno]], a failsafe which transferred Zemo's consciousness to a computer at the moment of his death. Techno, out of a perverse sense of humor, then transferred Zemo's consciousness into Watkins' comatose body.)

Zemo pretended to be the revived Watkins and assumed Watkins's former role as the leading agent of the V-Battalion, a role which brought him into contact with various members of the [[Avengers]] and the [[Thunderbolts]], his former Masters of Evil. For a time, Zemo, as Citizen V, was offered leadership over the [[Redeemers]], team of super-agents organized by the [[Commission on Superhuman Activities]] (the same organization that was manipulated to make Scourge).

Shortly afterward, the Redeemers were confronted by the Thunderbolt's archenemy, [[Graviton]], who proceeded to slaughter the heroes before attempting to reshape the world in his own image. Zemo escaped and decided to reactivate his former Thunderbolt teammates, who managed to fight Graviton to a standstill and revealed that the [[Glossary:A#alien|aliens]] known as the [[P'Tah]] were using Graviton's energies to open a portal to the P'Tah's [[Glossary:D#dimension|dimension]]. The Thunderbolts fought back the P'Tah invasion, but it took Graviton's dying effort to cause the portal to implode, sending himself and the P'Tah back. At the same time, the V-Battalion tried to [[Glossary:T#teleportation|teleport]] Zemo out of the area. The combination of energies interfered with Zemo's presence in Watkins' mind. Watkins was teleported away, and Zemo's presence was shunted to the mechanical systems of the Fixer.

Watkins resumed his role as Citizen V, later working with the Thunderbolts for the first time when he asked their members [[Hawkeye (Clint Barton)|Hawkeye]] and [[Songbird]] to help the V-Battalion. The Battalion's ship, which was powered by an engine of alien technology, began distorting, threatening to suck the [[Earth]] into the null space of a white hole. The Thunderbolts ultimately plugged the void and shunted the alien ship from Earth, and in the process Baron Zemo and other Thunderbolts, believed lost in the battle with the P'Tah, were returned to Earth. Watkins hoped to bring Zemo to justice, but Zemo pointed out that he was already legally dead, and Watkins was forced to part company.

As Citizen V, Watkins was instrumental in placating the anarchist [[Flag-Smasher]] as well as investigating his terrorist organization [[ULTIMATUM]], which led to the discovery of [[Marduk]], an ancient Sumerian [[Glossary:G#god|god]] trapped in a human form for millennia. Marduk hoped to cause massive loss of life and absorb the souls of the fallen combatants. In fact, due to a previous contact with Roger Aubrey, Marduk remotely took the soul of Aubrey, effectively killing him. Citizen V soon confronted Marduk and defeated him, releasing the souls he had stolen, reviving Aubrey.
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Citizen V (John Watkins)

Zeraphyne — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 22:24:51 GMT

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universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| real_name = John Watkins
| identity = Publicly known
| occupation = Lieutenant in the British army, freedom fighter
| place_of_birth = London, England
| groups = [[V-Battalion]] (original)
| citizenship = U.K.
| education = Unrevealed, military training
| aliases = None
| relatives = John Watkins, Jr. ([[Citizen V (John Watkins Jr)|Citizen V]], son, deceased); John Watkins III ([[Citizen V (John Watkins III)|Citizen V]], grandson)
| height = 6’1”
| weight = 210 lbs.
| eyes = Brown
| hair = Brown
| powers = None
| abilities = Citizen V was an accomplished hand-to-hand combatant, athlete, marksman, and swimmer.
| weapons = Pistol and other conventional weaponry as necessary.
| paraphernalia = None
| debut = Daring Mystery Comics #8 (1942)
| origin = Daring Mystery Comics #8 (1942)
| significant_issues = Survived seeming death at Dunkirk, became Citizen V (Daring Mystery Comics #8, 1942); led first V-Battalion (Comedy Comics #9, 1942); with Captain America and Bucky, fought Heinrich Zemo (Captain America/Citizen V 1998 Annual, 1998); strangled to death by Zemo (Thunderbolts #-1, 1997)
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bio_text= John Watkins was a British lieutenant during World War II. Seeing himself as simply one man but typical in his hatred of the Axis powers, Watkins fashioned a [[Glossary:S#secret identity|costumed identity]] of Citizen V, the V standing for Victory. He also organized and led a group of civilians against Nazi forces in Europe, calling them the V-Battalion. Citizen V's recurrent foe was the [[Baron Zemo (Heinrich Zemo)|Baron Heinrich Zemo]]. At one point, Watkins met [[Citizen V (Paulette Brazee)|Paulette Brazee]], who was a double agent serving in Zemo's forces. Brazee once helped Citizen V and other costumed Allied heroes infiltrate Zemo's base and destroy one of his villainous plots. Brazee then went on to join Watkins in the V-Battalion and the two became lovers.

Ultimately, Heinrich Zemo led Citizen V and his V Battalion into a trap, where he killed Watkins with his bare hands. The V-Battalion soon disbanded due to the fall of their leader and to Zemo who tracked and killed many of the members. Brazee survived by being smuggled into England where her baby was born.

Years later, the V-Battalion was revived by [[Destroyer (Roger Aubrey)|Roger Aubrey]], formerly the hero known as the Destroyer. The Battalion became a clandestine watchdog group working to apprehend escaped war criminals and other villainous plots. Brazee became the new Citizen V, acting as the Battalion's chief operative. Brazee's ultimate fate remains unrevealed, as her son, John Watkins, Jr., and later her grandson, John Watkins III, succeeded her in the role of Citizen V.
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Cybermancer

Zeraphyne — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:02:00 GMT

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universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| real_name = Suzi Endo
| identity = Known to authorities
| aliases = None
| occupation = Employee of [[Stark International]], Hong Kong branch
| place_of_birth = Unrevealed
| groups = None
| citizenship = Unrevealed
| education = Presumably degrees in science and engineering
| relatives = Unrevealed
| height = Unrevealed
| weight = Unrevealed
| eyes = Blue
| hair = Black
| powers = The technological implants give Suzi Endo enhanced strength, speed and durability
| weapons = The Cybermancer suit has a wide array of sophisticated technological armaments such as a cybercloak which, at full extension, becomes like a mirrored surface and as hard as [[Glossary:A#Adamantium|Adamantium]]. It comes outfitted with E.C.M. (electronic countermeasures) drogues which will prevent or reduce an enemy's effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum, high velocity knife-blade missiles which are diamond sharp, and a synaptic disruptor powerful enough to stun an enemy for a couple of hours.
| paraphernalia = The Cybermancer armor is an extremely advanced battle suit which still holds many mysteries. One of the abilities that the suit displayed was allowing the user to instantly calculate the trajectories and arcs of an attacker’s projectile weaponry to allow for an escape. The suit is equipped with a 360 degree visor which allows the wearer to scan in all directions at once without turning around, and it can also be remote controlled by an external operator with one of the gauntlets.
| debut = Force Works #6 (as Suzi Endo, 1994); Civil War: Front Line #8 (as Cybermancer)
| origin = Unrevealed
| significant_issues = helped Iron Man to modify techno-organic virus (Iron Man #312, 1995); arrived to Los Angeles (Iron Man #321, 1995); found in stasis by Amanda Chaney in Force Works sub-basement before she was killed (Force Works #19, 1995); found again and revived, met her counterpart, took the Cybermancer armor, used it to close the portal (Force Works #21-22, 1996); captured by S.H.I.E.L.D. (Civil War: Front Line #8, 2006)
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bio_text= Not much is known about Suzi Endo past before she was head of research in Cybernetics research department at Stark Industries’ Far East Division. On one occasion they were attacked by [[Mandarin]]’s [[Avatars]] and all her research was destroyed before [[Force Works]] arrived to stop the criminals. They soon found Endo within the wreckage and took her to the Force Works headquarters where she helped [[Iron Man (Anthony Stark)|Iron Man]] modify the techno-organic virus so he could use it against Mandarin. After he was defeated she apparently went back to Hong Kong to restart her research.

Sometime later, Stark contacted her and offered her a new job for Stark International in Los Angeles. She eagerly accepted the offer and flew to United States. Shortly after arriving, she was attacked by [[Cybermancer (alternate future)|Cybermancer]] who was from an [[Glossary:A#alternate future|alternate future]]. The real Suzi was put in stasis and placed in Force Works sub-basement and Cybermancer took her place pretending to be her. As she was held in stasis, this Cybermancer soon replaced an absent [[Century]] on Force Works roster with the help of Iron Man, who was under the influence of [[Immortus]] (posing as [[Kang]] the Conqueror). Suzi was soon found by [[Chaney, Amanda|Amanda Chaney]] who Iron Man discovered and killed, but not before she managed to call [[Carpenter, Rachel|Rachel Carpenter]] and informed her of Iron Man’s betrayal. After the other members of Force Works defeated Iron Man and Cybermancer they freed Suzi from stasis and introduced her to her possible future self. She had a long conversation with her other self who told her that she also would become like her and she couldn’t do anything to change it. Same time at the tech lab the [[Glossary:T#time|time]] portal was suddenly re-opened, and two of the techno-Suzi’s associates came through looking for her-the extremely dangerous and highly evolved [[Ultron (alternate future)|Ultron]] and her mechanoid lover, [[Wonder Man (alternate future)|Wonder Man]]. Liberating her from her prison, the three foreign entities went in search of the Cybermancer suit, but the real Suzi took it from its storage container in order to keep it out of her wicked twin’s hands. Force Works was told that the alternate [[Glossary:T#timeline|timeline]] Ultron, Wonder Man, and the techno-organic Suzi came from was completely destroyed, and Force Works decided that they would try to help them survive on their Earth. The damage was too great, however, because the still opened gateway took back what was originally from that world and claimed the lives of evil Suzi and Ultron. In an attempt to close the portal and stop the destruction, Wonder Man sacrificed himself by diving back into the [[Glossary:D#dimension|dimensional]] doorway. It wasn’t enough to seal it shut, but the real Suzi showed up with the Cybermancer armor and used the costume’s gauntlet to remote control the suit and send it back where it came from to permanently seal the portal.

The threat was averted, and Suzi was left with a piece of the Cybermancer armor which she said she would reverse engineer. She promised the team that there would be no more Cybermancer, but as her alternate self told her: “It’s in your blood. It’s in your destiny. You won’t be able to resist it.” Only time will tell if those words hold any truth to the return of Cybermancer.

Eventually, Suzi Endo re-engineered the Cybermancer armor and gave in to her destiny as Cybermancer although staying out of the spotlight until the recent events surrounding the [[Glossary:S#superhuman|superhuman]] [[Civil War]]. She was apprehended by agents of [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] while attempting to prevent a bank heist in which three civilians were killed. She was deported back to Hong Kong rather than imprisoned in 42 in order to avoid a diplomatic crisis with China.
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Cobalt Man (Ralph Roberts)

Zeraphyne — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 22:53:08 GMT

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universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| real_name = Ralph Roberts
| aliases= None
| identity = Secret
| occupation = Inventor, Nuclear physicist, Roberts Research INC Owner, [[Stark Industries]] employee.
| place_of_birth = Unknown
| groups = [[Emissaries Of Evil]]
| citizenship = United States of America
| education = Masters degree at Metro College
| relatives = Theodore "Ted" Roberts (younger brother)
| height = Unrevealed
| weight = Unrevealed
| eyes = Unrevealed
| hair = Unrevealed
| powers = [[Glossary:S#superhuman|Superhuman]] strength and durability (after [[Glossary:M#mutant|mutation]])
| abilities = Genius level I.Q., with extensive knowledge in nuclear physics.
| paraphernalia = His suit of cobalt armor gave him extra durability, speed and strength, but because it was nuclear generated he could only use it up to two hours at a time.
| debut = Uncanny X-Men #31
| origin =
| significant_issues = Defenders #43, Civil War #1
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Ralph Roberts built a suit of cobalt armor in hopes to imitate [[Iron Man (Anthony Stark)|Iron Man]]'s armor and called himself the Cobalt Man. Roberts was exposed to radiation which gave him a greater size and superhuman strength. Roberts eventually was assumed to have died while trying to kill [[Egghead]].

He recently showed up alongside [[Nitro]] and fought the [[New Warriors]]. During the battle he was captured.
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Clea

Zeraphyne — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 11:52:15 GMT

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universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| real_name = Clea
| identity = Publicly known in the Dark Dimension (the general populace of [[Earth]] does not know that Clea is an extradimensional or believe that she is a true sorceress)
| occupation = Rebel, sorceress; former ruler of the Dark Dimension, disciple of [[Doctor Strange (Stephen Strange)|Doctor Strange]]
| place_of_birth = The Dark Dimension
| groups = Formerly [[Defenders]]
| citizenship = Princess of the Dark Dimension
| education = Extensive studies of sorcery under Doctor Strange
| aliases = None
| relatives = Doctor Stephen Strange (husband), [[Umar]] (mother), [[Orini]] (father), [[Dormammu]] (uncle), Olnar (grandfather, deceased), Sinifer (grandmother), Victor Strange (brother-in-law)
| height = 5’8”
| weight = 190 lbs.
| eyes = Blue
| hair = White
| powers = Clea is the Sorceress Supreme of the Dark Dimension, possessing vast magical powers. She has exhibited such abilities as forming and throwing magical bolts of energy, conjuring objects and energies, teleporting, telekinesis, controlling others’ minds, and casting illusions. Presumably, she is capable of replicating any spell performed by her former mentor, Doctor Strange. As she is descended from the [[Faltine]] race of beings, it is suggested that can generate her own mystical energy like Umar and Dormammu and draw upon it to fuel her magic. She also possesses greater strength and body density than that of a normal Earth human. Her age is indeterminate, having lived for centuries but having the form and demeanor of a twenty year-old woman, and the rate at which she ages is unknown.
| abilities = Clea has been trained in basic forms of martial arts and other mental disciplines.
| weapons = None
| paraphernalia = None
| debut = Strange Tales #126 (1964)
| origin = Doctor Strange #8-9 (1975)
| significant_issues = Became ruler of the Dark Dimension (Doctor Strange #71-74, 1985); married Doctor Strange (Doctor Strange #3, 1989); helped battle the Order (The Order #4-6, 2002)
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bio_text= Clea was born the daughter of Prince Orini, legitimate heir to the rule of the Dark Dimension, and Umar, sister to the then-current ruler Dormammu. However, Umar was disgusted by her affair with Orini, abandoning Clea to be raised by him, and Prince Orini kept secret any knowledge of her true origins.

Dormammu had long sought to conquer Earth and, as a result, often confronted Earth’s defender, Doctor Strange. When Doctor Strange journeyed into the Dark Dimension to continue his battle against Dormammu, he was aided by Clea, and the two quickly fell in love. On subsequent battles, Clea continued to help Doctor Strange, and their infatuation grew.
Umar first gained control of the Dark Dimension when Dormammu was trapped in a pocket dimension after a battle with Doctor Strange and [[Eternity]] itself. Seeking revenge against Strange, Umar used Clea as a hostage. Doctor Strange rescued her, but his mentor the [[Ancient One]] convinced him that Clea would only be safe if she were sent to another pocket dimension. The couple agreed, even though they believed they might never see each other again. However, the dimension proved to be the same one that Dormammu was exiled to. Dormammu began to set plans in motion for his escape, but Doctor Strange thwarted his plans and rescued Clea in the process.

Doctor Strange returned to Earth with Clea, and she lived with him in his [[Sanctum Sanctorum]], becoming his lover and disciple. Over the years, she grew in her mystical potential and became nearly his equal in mystical aptitude. She joined him on many of his adventures, even as a member of his team, the Defenders, when the team helped defeat Dormammu from invading Earth on several occasions.

Eventually, Clea left Earth to return to the Dark Dimension, in part because she believed that Doctor Strange’s heart belonged to Morgana Blessing. Umar had once again seized the throne from Dormammu, who was believed dead when his essence was scattered across several dimensions. Clea was determined to help the forces of rebellion in their attempt to overthrow her. Clea and Doctor Strange sought out Prince Orini, the true heir to the original ruler, Olnar, and Strange learned the truth of Clea’s birthright. Clea and Umar battled one-on-one, with Clea emerging triumphant and claiming rulership of the Dark Dimension. Umar and Orini, who remained loyal to her, were exiled to a pocket dimension. A short time into her reign, she and Doctor Strange were married in the Dark Dimension.

When Dormammu reappeared, he won control over the Dark Dimension once again, forcing Clea to return to Earth once more. However, she grew uncomfortable in their relationship. Stronger and more capable, she no longer needing Doctor Strange as a mentor, and their relationship suffered. Clea returned to the Dark Dimension and her role as leader of the resistance against him and his sister.

Clea took a brief respite from the rebellion to come to Doctor Strange’s rescue. He and the original Defenders had become cursed to continually band together and, as a result, found themselves distancing themselves from humanity. They struck upon the idea that in order to have peace, they would enforce it by ruling the world. [[Hellcat (Patricia Hellstrom)|Hellcat]] and the support Defenders asked Clea and others to form a team to defeat the so-called Order, after which Doctor Strange and the Defenders were freed from their curse and Clea returned to the Dark Dimension.
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Plutonia

Zeraphyne — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:46:15 GMT

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universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| real_name = Unrevealed
| identity = Secret
| occupation = Peacekeeper
| place_of_birth = Unrevealed planet in the Shi'ar Empire
| groups = [[Imperial Guard]] ([[Superguardians]])
| citizenship = [[Shi'ar]]
| education = Unrevealed
| aliases = None
| relatives = None
| height = 6'0"
| weight = 160 lbs.
| eyes = Unrevealed
| hair = Unrevealed
| powers = Plutonia possesses the ability to alter her body's molecular density to the point where she becomes intangible, allowing physical attacks to pass through her without harm. She can also disrupt the function of living organisms by passing through them whilst intangible.
| abilities =
| weapons =
| paraphernalia = Given that Plutonia's body generates intense levels of an unknown form of radiation, she must wear a special containment suit that covers her from head to foot.
| creators =
| debut = New X-Men #124 (2002)
| origin =
| significant_issues =
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bio_text= Plutonia is a member of the Imperial Guard, a multi-ethnic group of super-powered [[Glossary:A#alien|alien]] beings who act as enforcers of the laws of the Shi'ar Empire. Part of the division of the Imperial Guard known as the Superguardians, the enigmatic Plutonia was one member of the injection team that attacked were sent to attack the [[X-Men]] on the orders of their Empress [[Neramani, Lilandra|Lilandra]], who was at the time under the mental control of [[Professor X|Charles Xavier's]] [[Glossary:M#mutant|mutant]] twin sister [[Nova, Cassandra|Cassandra Nova]].

Prior to the battle, Plutonia set off to investigate an alarm signal that was being broadcast across the Imperial broadband wavelength. She discovered her fellow Guardsman and lover, [[Smasher (Vril Rokk)|Smasher]], who had been sent to [[Earth]] by Lilandra prior to her possession to warn the X-Men of Nova's actions. She returned with Smasher to the X-Men's headquarters in the [[Xavier Institute For Higher Learning|Xavier Institute]] just in time to convince the Guard's praetor, [[Gladiator (Kallark)|Gladiator]], of the true threat. Together, the Guard and the X-Men managed to defeat Nova and free Lilandra.
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User talk:Zeraphyne

Zeraphyne — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 22:42:09 GMT

Zeraphyne: /* Self Approval Rights */

== Realities query ==
Hi Alex! Question: If I wanted to concentrate on writing up profiles of Marvel realities, do I need to limit myself to those which actually have a numerical designation? Or, could I also write up ones w/o a number, and give them a brief written description (like "Earth where Iron Man Sells Out")? Thanks in advance. --[[User:IronHube|IronHube]] at 11:42 15 April 2007 (EDT)

Hi, Hube!
I have to admit that I don´t know the answer to your question! Maybe you should ask [[User:DragynWulf|DragynWulf]] about that. He should know it, I hope ;) Sorry! [[User:Zeraphyne|Zeraphyne]] 17:17, 15 April 2007 (CDT)

No sweat, Alex. I did discuss it with DW when he e-mailed me (about an unrelated matter). The answer is, you can only use those with official # designations. :-) --[[User:IronHube|IronHube]] at 18:36 15 April 2007 (EDT)

That said, many of the alterate universes have designations already. Check out the Alt. Universes Handbook or other Handbooks - or post a question to my User Page.--[[User:MikeFichera|MikeFichera]] 00:58, 16 April 2007 (CDT)

Well good place to find almost all the alternative earth designations is in wikipedia under "Multiverse (Marvel Comics)". Of course there is a chance that there might be mistakes but most of them are right. There should be almost all the alternative earths that have been mentioned in the Marvel books. --[[User:Wezqu|Wezqu]] 04:05, 16 April 2007 (EDT)

How about the unofficial Appendix site? They have many more "numbered Earths" than the Wikipedia entry, and at the bottom they state that they all are "official designations." An accurate claim? -- [[User:IronHube|IronHube]] at 15:43 16 April 2007 (EDT)

Do '''not''' use Wikipedia for '''any''' information or any other website for that matter. You should only be using information that you see in the comics themselves. Wikipedia, MarvelDirectory.com, and Marvel Database are unreliable, anyone can put any faults information anywhere. They do not verify the information listed, therefore it is unreliable. The same goes for websites. You do not know if the person(s) running the website are using information that is bias or not. Read the comics for yourselves, because the only person you can trust is yourself. There is an OHotMU Alternate Universe that you can read to find many Earth designations, that can be used, but definatly not Wikipedia. --[[User:DragynWulf|DragynWulf]] 23:38, 16 April 2007 (CDT) DragynWulf (Moderator)

== Creator names ==

We've removed the creator names from the profile categories. Also, any reason you deleted "the team of interstellar freebooters known as the" (Starjammers) from the Magique profile?--[[User:MikeFichera|MikeFichera]] 22:59, 4 April 2007 (CDT), moderator

Actually, I removed this sentence from a lot of Imperial Guard member bio's because if you read the whole bio, the same sentence shows up before. From what I can see whoever did those bios had some standard-sentences, which he put together depending on the character. And this one part repeats itself, which looks a bit weird after my opinion. By the way, why did you throw out the creator-profiles?

[[User:Zeraphyne|Zeraphyne]]

Thanks for the info. As for the creator category, Marvel's legal dept. said to nix them. Some cases are obvious, while others are too contentious as to who did the originating. Still reviewing some of your old posts, btw.--[[User:MikeFichera|MikeFichera]] 21:56, 5 April 2007 (CDT)

Didn't get to read your response - accidentally wiped out when my post was approved...Please post it again?--[[User:MikeFichera|MikeFichera]] 00:42, 7 April 2007 (CDT)

I only wrote that I thanked you for the info-update on the creator-profiles and that it was nice to know that my old posts are being reviewed. On top of that, I asked you for a big favor. I made a new glossary entry about shape-shifting, which I could have linked to several times by now, so I wanted to ask you if you could review this one first. If it is too big or something wrong with it, I can change it! Thanks a lot for your time! -- [[User:Zeraphyne|Zeraphyne]]

== Kaptain Briton ==

While updating the Psylocke-file, I found two different statements about the Earth from which Kaptain Briton derives. I found Earth-794 and Earth-839 as possibilities. I found exactly those two everywhere around the internet. Do you have an idea which one is true?
I´ll do the changes myself as soon as I get the necessary informations!
Thank you very much! --[[User:Zeraphyne|Zeraphyne]]

The thing with Captain Britain is that there are litteratly thousands of alternate reality versions of him including alternate reality versions of those alternate reality versions, so it is most likely that there are two Kaptain Britons. --[[User:DragynWulf|DragynWulf]] 20:30, 16 March 2007 (CDT)

Just wantd to let you know another Handbook writer informed me that Kaptain Briton is indeed from Earth-794. --[[User:DragynWulf|DragynWulf]] 15:46, 10 April 2007 (CDT)

== Posting on other poster’s User page ==

Please do not post on other poster's Userpage. That is an area for that poster only to post what they want even if there are typos. If you'd like to talk to them, please use the Discussion/Talk page instead since that is what it is intended for. --[[User:DragynWulf|DragynWulf]] 17:58, 10 April 2007 (CDT) (Moderator)

I'm sorry, of course you're right! Obviously I was a bit overzealous! I'll write him about the typos! Thanks for the info! -- [[User:Zeraphyne|Zeraphyne]]

== Self Approval Rights ==

Stop approving other peoples edits you dont have the right to do that. Those rights you got are self-approving rights so you can only approve your own edits not someone elses. Admis are the only ones that can approve other peoples edits. You just might approve some edit that has false info or edit that has been copied from somewhere else. I'm not a admin but I cant let you brake the rules. --[[User:Wezqu|Wezqu]] 12:39, 12 April 2007 (CDT)

Wezqu is correct. You should only be approving your own edits and no one elses. There are already too many profiles that have incorrect information becuase someone approved it when they should not have or typos all over (Loki for example, which is why it was completely redone). So please do not approve anyone else's profiles/edits. It is understandable that you are only trying to help, but we need/want the information to be correct. --[[User:DragynWulf|DragynWulf]] 12:55, 12 April 2007 (CDT) (Moderator)

I'm sorry, guys! I wasn't aware that my approval rights were only restricted to my own edits. Like DragynWulf said, I was just trying to take some work of the admins back. But don't worry, I only approved minor edits or edits, where I'm absolutely sure that they were right. Won't happen again! [[User:Zeraphyne|Zeraphyne]] 14:12, 12 April 2007 (CDT)

Not blaming you of anything just wanted you to know. I did the same mistake when I got my self-approval rights. As you understand that its better this way that admins only can approve other peoples edits so the site wont get wrong information or brake any laws like some people tend to copy text from wikipedia or someother site. Like for excample when I first came here and saw bio about [[Hybrid (Scott Washington)]] it was full of mistakes like his symbiote costumes was formed by five different symbiotes when in reality it was made of just four. The fifth symbiote and its host is still roaming around Marvel Universe. Another big mistake was that he was said to have join [[New Warriors]] who he never have been a member of. He is a friend of Justice and he did offer him to join the team but he declined. There is still mistakes many of them some of them are so minor that you wont notice them if you haven't read the books. You are free to correct mistakes and write profiles. Good contributors are always welcome. Keep up the good work. --[[User:Wezqu|Wezqu]] 14:59, 12 April 2007 (CDT)

Hi, Guys!
I have a little problem! I can´t approve my edits anymore and I´m not sure if it is just a general problem because of the sites relaunch or if I lost that right because I wasnt around for some time?! Anyone knows something? Thanks in advance! [[User:Zeraphyne|Zeraphyne]] 14:12, 15 June 2007 (CDT)

Sway

Zeraphyne — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 22:38:09 GMT

Zeraphyne: Added links

{{Powerbox|
universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| real_name = Suzanne Chan
| identity = Secret (known to authorities)
| occupation = Former adventurer, student
| place_of_birth = Unrevealed
| groups = Formerly [[X-Men]]
| citizenship = U.S.A.
| education = Various courses at [[Xavier Institute For Higher Learning]]
| aliases = None
| relatives = David Chan (father, deceased), Emily Chan (mother, deceased)
| height =
| weight =
| eyes = Brown
| hair = Black
| powers = Sway has the mutant ability to control time. She can slow it down or even stop it in small radiuses. She also has the ability to replay time, watching events occur in certain areas as if they were phantoms.
| debut = X-Men: Deadly Genesis #3
| origin = X-Men: Deadly Genesis #3-4
| significant_issues = X-Men: Deadly Genesis #3-4
}}{{Headshot|
main_image=image_not_available.gif
}}{{bio|
bio_text= Originally from Hong Kong, David and Emily Chan became naturalized citizens of the United States after living twenty years in California. During their stay, they had a daughter named Suzanne. At 17 years old, she wanted to Barnard College on the east coast, and planned a trip to New York City to prove to her parents that she would be safe on her own after moving. During the trip, David and Emily were gunned down in a crossfire between gangs in Chinatown. Although standing a few feet from her parents, Suzanne was unscathed, which perplexed police detectives.

After the shooting, Suzanne entered a state of shock. She could only dwell on the fact that when the shooting started, she had somehow stopped the bullets in midair and was able to get herself out of the path of the bullets. In actuality she had stopped time around the bullets, effectively freezing them in place. Unfortunately, she was unable to do the same for her parents, and could only watch as the bullets tore into them.

The police placed the traumatized girl in a hospital for forty-eight hour observation, during which she mostly slept and cried. When she was released, she was told that the police were looking into things, but they did not have any leads. Wondering the streets, she returned to the spot where her parents were killed. Suddenly, her mutant powers activated again and she was able to see past events in the area, namely the phantoms of herself and her parents. After witnessing the shooting for a second time, Suzanne followed the phantom car, carrying her parents’ murders, throughout the city. She then realized that she somehow had control over the flow of time and she was making it replay itself for her.

Suzanne followed the murderers to their front door and inside she could see them celebrating. She called the police, and when they arrived, the killers opened fire. Consciously using her power for the first time, she froze the bullets and the killers in time. After giving her statement to the police, the detective contacted [[MacTaggert, Moira|Dr. Moira MacTaggert]], who then offered Suzanne a chance to train in the use of her mutant abilities. She took the code-name Sway and went with MacTaggert.

During the course of her training, she seemed to doubt her capabilities, thereby limiting her control. One night, [[Professor X|Professor Charles Xavier]] came to Dr. MacTaggert and asked her to lend him the four students she was guiding so that they could facilitate the rescue of the original X-Men from the mutant island Krakoa. This team was Xavier’s original rescue team, formed prior to his second generation of X-Men. Sway, along with [[Vulcan (Gabriel Summers)|Kid Vulcan]], [[Petra]], and [[Darwin]], were honored to be offered the chance to help the X-Men as well as being offered a spot on the team, and accepted Xavier’s offer.

Using his mind, the Professor gave the team months of training in only a matter of hours, even though he led the team to believe it was in fact months later when they shipped off. They were even given individual X-Men uniforms to wear on their mission. During this time, Sway developed a close friendship with the other members of her team. Although the events of the mission has not been revealed, it has been said that all members, save Kid Vulcan, died and forced the professor to gather a second group of X-Men to rescue the originals. All knowledge of Sway’s and her companions’ existence were erased from the minds of the individuals involved.
}}
{{person}}
[[category:X-Men]]
[[category:Women]]
[[category:Heroes]]
[[category:Deceased]]
[[category:Mutants]]

File:FurryBeast.jpg

Zeraphyne — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 22:17:19 GMT

Zeraphyne:

China Force

Zeraphyne — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:47:24 GMT

Zeraphyne: Added/corrected links

{{teambox|
universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| base_of_operations = Beijing, China
| debut = (In shadow, unidentified) Alpha Flight #64 (1988); (fully) Alpha Flight #66 (1989)
| significant_issues = Jade Dragon rebelled, aided Alpha Flight vs Dreamqueen, teleported to Canada (Alpha Flight #59-61, 1988); Jade Dragon deemed an illegal alien, confronted by China Force (Alpha Flight #64-66, 1988); China Force captured Jade Dragon, influenced by Dreamqueen, vs Alpha Flight, sent home (Alpha Flight #69, 1989); Dog, Horse & Monkey involved in plot to take over Hong Kong (Marvel Graphic Novel: Rick Mason – The Agent, 1989); China Force vs 3Peace & MLF, Rabbit killed (X-Force Annual #3, 1994)
| current_members = [[Ox]], [[Rat]], [[Snake]]
| former_members = [[Dog (unrevealed)|Dog]], [[Horse]], [[Monkey]], [[Rabbit]]
| other_members = None
}}
{{headshot|
main_image=image_not_available.gif
}}
{{teamhistory|
bio_text = In response to the growing number of super-powered beings within their country’s borders, the communist Chinese government formed the clandestine People’s Protection Agency (PPA). Tasked with seeking out, removing, containing and controlling Chinese [[Glossary:S#superhuman|superhumans]], the PPA formed China Force, a government-sanctioned team of artificially-enhanced super-beings with powers and codenames taken from the animals of the Chinese calendar. The inaugural roster included the super-leaping Rabbit, stretchable-bodied Snake, super-strong Ox, poison-clawed Rat, canine-like Dog, super-kicking Horse, and the super-agile Monkey. Soon after the team’s formation, Horse, Dog and Monkey defected, and China Force was dispatched to recover them along with another apparent traitor, the [[Jade Dragon]] (Dei Guan).

China Force tracked Guan to Canada, where he was being held as an illegal alien. There, they confronted him with an ultimatum to join them or die a traitor to his country. Before he could decide, however, China Force attacked and defeated him. Taking him into custody, the team began the journey back to China; however, en route, they fell under the influence of the [[Glossary:D#demon|demonic]] [[Dreamqueen]]. She compelled them to travel to Edmonton, Canada, making them believe they had returned to China. The Dreamqueen also influenced [[Alpha Flight]] to travel there, and upon arrival they were attacked by China Force, who believed them to be invading China. Ultimately, China Force were defeated after [[Dean, Laura|Laura Dean]] opened a portal to the true China and they were cast into it by [[Shaman]]’s [[Glossary:M#magic|magic]]. Guan opted to follow them, seeking to prove to his innocence to the Chinese government.

Meanwhile, China Force’s defectors Dog, Horse, and Monkey had come into the employ of [[Yun-Suan, Teng|Teng Yun-Suan]], who sought to use superhumans to take over small countries, beginning with the then-British colony of Hong Kong. Alongside other agents including [[She-Devil]], [[Auric]], and [[Silver (Jimon Kwan)]], the trio of defectors came into conflict with the Agent, [[Mason, Rick|Rick Mason]]. After Horse died battling Mason, the Agent slew Teng; however, Dog and Monkey escaped. Their whereabouts since are unknown.

Later, the Jade Dragon joined the [[Collective Man]] and [[Nuwa]] in forming [[3-Peace]], a group dedicated to seeking freedom for Chinese [[Glossary:M#mutant|mutants]]. Seeking to quell the dissidents, the Chinese government sent China Force after them; however, 3-Peace allied themselves with [[Reignfire]] and his [[Mutant Liberation Front]], and during the ensuing clash Reignfire seemingly slew China Force’s leader, Rabbit. Reignfire ultimately betrayed 3-Peace to China Force, but they managed to escape capture.
}}
{{team}}
[[category:Heroes]]
[[category:International]]

Champions (of Xandar)

Zeraphyne — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:21:28 GMT

Zeraphyne: Added/corrected links

{{teambox|
universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| base_of_operations = The planet [[Xandar]], also Nova Prime starship
| debut = Fantastic Four #208 (1979)
| origin =
| significant_issues =
| current_members = None
|former_members = [[Comet]] (Harris Moore), [[Crimebuster]] (Frank Moore), [[Diamondhead]] (Arch Dyker), [[Nova (Richard Rider)|Nova]] (Richard Rider), [[Nova Prime]] (Tanak Valt), [[Powerhouse]] (Rieg Davan), [[Protector]] (Thoran Rul)
|other_members =
}}
{{headshot|
main_image=Championsofxandar.jpg
}}
{{teamhistory|
bio_text = The war-torn planet [[Xandar]] is a world of triumph and tragedy, traits embodied by its Champions. A scientifically advanced [[Glossary:H#humanoid|humanoid]] [[Glossary:A#alien|alien]] race from the Tranta system of the Andromeda Galaxy, the Xandarians maintained a superpowered militia known as the [[Nova Corps]], as well as energy-absorbing [[Syfon]] warriors. Despite these defenses, Xandar was invaded by the [[Luphoms]], who sought to seize Xandar after their own planet was consumed by [[Galactus]]. The war wiped out the Luphoms and blew Xandar to pieces, though the planet's four largest fragments survived as a network of interlinked settlements through the aid of [[Uatu The Watcher]].

Thinking Xandar totally destroyed, Nova Corps leader [[Dey, Rhomann|Rhomann Dey]] pursued Luphom leader Warlord [[Zorr]] to [[Earth]], where the dying Dey transferred his Nova powers and uniform to [[Humans|human]] teen Richard Rider, who helped destroy Zorr. Rider used his new powers to become the [[Glossary:S#super-hero|super-hero]] Nova, battling foes such as the amnesiac Syfon warrior Powerhouse, the gem-bodied Diamondhead, the immortal [[Sphinx (Anath-Na Mut)|Sphinx]], and the [[Glossary:C#cyborg|cyborg]] [[Doctor Sun]]; he befriended fellow heroes such as the high-tech vigilante [[Crimebuster]] and his long-lost father, the electrical-powered 1950s super-hero known as the [[Comet]]. The Sphinx ultimately manipulated these six other heroes and [[Glossary:S#super-villain|villains]] into helping him fly the late Dey's Nova Prime starship back to Xandar, which was now at war with the invading [[Skrulls]]. The Sphinx vastly enhanced his powers and knowledge by tapping into Xandar's Living Computers (housing the collective memories of millennia of Xandarians) and became an even greater menace, but was soon defeated by the [[Fantastic Four]] with the aid of Galactus; however, the Sphinx's ex-shipmates (minus Doctor Sun) banded together to defend Xandar as the planet's new Champions. Soon joined by Nova Corps leader Tanak Valt and the Protector (caretaker and avatar of the Living Computers), the Champions became Xandar's foremost warriors.

The Skrull-Xandar war was a long, bloody conflict that eventually exposed a traitor within the Champions: Diamondhead, still an unrepentant villain at heart, betrayed the Xandarians to the Skrulls, resulting in the death of Crimebuster and the penetration of Xandar's defenses by a Skrull army. Despite this, Xandar's forces prevailed with the aid of the Spaceknight ROM and dealt the Skrulls a decisive defeat. With peace restored, a homesick Richard Rider returned to Earth, forfeiting his Nova powers since they were reserved for the defense of Xandar. In his absence, Xandar was invaded yet again, this time by the forces of the space pirate [[Nebula (unrevealed)|Nebula]] (daughter of Zorr), who reportedly wiped out the entire population, including the remaining Champions. As she died, Xandar's queen [[Adora]] restored Rider's Nova powers from afar.

Years later, contingency plans set in motion by Protector and Adora before their deaths reactivated Xandar's computerized Worldmind (now programmed with a facsimile of the Protector's consciousness), which began resurrecting Adora and other Xandarians in [[Glossary:C#clone|cloned]] bodies; Xandar rose from the ashes yet again. The Nova Corps has been rebuilt as the Xandarian Star Corps and Rider sometimes works with them in addition to his Earthly superheroics, but it remains to be seen whether any of the lost Champions will be found or resurrected. Diamondhead returned to crime on Earth but was shattered in battle with Nova. For now, Richard Rider is the sole known survivor of the Champions of Xandar.
}}
{{team}}
<div>

Champions (of Los Angeles)

Zeraphyne — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:07:44 GMT

Zeraphyne: Added/corrected links

{{teambox|
universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| base_of_operations = [[Champions Building]], Los Angeles; formerly an office building suite (Los Angeles), Angel's beach house (Malibu), UCLA campus
| debut = Champions #1 (1975)
| origin =
| significant_issues =
| current_members = None
| former_members = [[Archangel|Angel]] (Warren Worthington III), [[Black Widow (Natasha Romanova)|Black Widow]] (Natasha Romanova), [[Darkstar]] (Laynia Petrovna), [[Ghost Rider (John Blaze)|Ghost Rider]] (Johnny Blaze), [[Hercules (Heracles)|Hercules]], [[Iceman]] (Bobby Drake)
| other_members = [[Goliath (Bill Foster)|Black Goliath]] (Bill Foster)
}}
{{headshot|
main_image= ChampionsLA.jpg
}}
{{teamhistory|
bio_text = The Champions debuted with great fanfare as the first major [[Glossary:S#super-hero|super-hero]] team in Los Angeles, but for all its money, power and promise, the eclectically mismatched group lacked unity and direction, and its history was short. The team began with an attack on the UCLA campus by the rogue [[Olympians|Olympian]] [[Glossary:G#god|god]] [[Pluto]], who sought to force his fellow gods Hercules and [[Venus]] (both UCLA lecturers at the time) into marrying [[Hippolyta]] and [[Ares]] as part of a plot to overthrow Olympian monarch [[Zeus]]. Hercules and Venus resisted with the aid of super-spy Black Widow, [[Glossary:D#demon|demon]] cyclist Ghost Rider, and [[Glossary:M#mutant|mutant]] heroes Angel, and Iceman. Pluto's plot was foiled, and while Venus chose to return to [[Olympus]], the other five heroes decided to remain together as a new super-team, the Champions.

The driving force behind the group was the wealthy Angel, who created a "Champions, Inc." corporation to finance and administer the team with the aid of business manager Richard Fenster and lawyer Emerson Bale. The idealistic Angel envisioned the group as "heroes for the common man" who would be more accessible to the general public, though in practice they fought the same sorts of exotic menaces other super-teams did, such as mad scientist Dr. Edward Lansing's [[Super-Soldiers]] and the armored maniac [[Rampage]] (embittered engineer Stuart Clarke). Angel nominated Black Widow as team leader, a choice readily endorsed by her fellow Champions, and her old friend [[Petrovich, Ivan|Ivan Petrovich]] often assisted the group. Ivan's estranged son Yuri would attack the Champions as the [[Crimson Dynamo (Yuri Petrovich)|Crimson Dynamo]] alongside [[Griffin]], Rampage, and fellow Russian super-agents Darkstar and [[Titanium Man (Boris Bullski)]]; but the heroes triumphed with the aid of Darkstar, who switched sides and defected to join the Champions.

The [[Glossary:S#size-shifting|size-changing]] Black Goliath became an unofficial part-time Champion, serving as the team's technical adviser as scientist Bill Foster; he and other [[Stark Industries]] technicians helped design the team's high-tech skyscraper headquarters (the Champions Building) and a custom aircraft (the [[Champscraft]]), both of which proved defective due to faulty materials used by corrupt contractors. Despite their technical difficulties, the Champions battled menaces such as [[Shadow Realm]]'s Warlord [[Kaa]], [[Stilt-Man]], the [[null-life bomb]], the [[Possessor (Kamo Tharnn)]], [[Swarm]], Godzilla, [[MODOK]], [[A.I.M.]], [[Typhon]], [[Magneto (Magnus)|Magneto]], [[Doctor Doom (Victor von Doom)|Doctor Doom]], the [[Sentinels]], [[Vanisher (Telford Porter)|Vanisher]], [[Blob]], [[Lorelei (Savage Land)]], and [[Unus]], sometimes alongside allies such as [[Hawkeye (Clint Barton)|Hawkeye]], [[Two-Gun Kid]], the [[Stranger]], [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]], [[Iron Man (Anthony Stark)|Iron Man]], [[Beast (Henry McCoy)|Beast]], and the [[Avengers]].

In the end, though, the Champions were their own worst enemy: Ghost Rider and Darkstar were never fully accepted by the others, Iceman was a reluctant super-hero, Hercules was a loose cannon, and internal tensions fueled near-constant bickering until the Champions finally disbanded. Everyone quit except the Angel, who closed up shop, liquidating the group's assets; he and Black Widow later donated a repaired Champscraft to the [[Thunderbolts]] super-team. Angel and Iceman would remain friends and frequent partners, serving together in several other super-groups, some of which Angel financed. Black Widow and Hercules became lovers but soon drifted apart, though they have served together with the Avengers. Darkstar returned to Russia before her apparent death in action with the [[X-Corporation]]. The five founding Champions recently reunited to help [[X-Force]] thwart a new scheme by Pluto, but parted amicably after Pluto's defeat. Whether the Champions will ever make a lasting comeback remains to be seen.
}}
{{team}}
<div>

Black Knight

Zeraphyne — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 13:48:40 GMT

Zeraphyne: Changed order

{{disambig}}
<div class="full_border" align="center" style="margin-left: 4px;margin-right: 4px;">
There are multiple individuals who have used this name in the Marvel Universe.

<gallery>
image:Daneknight.jpg|[[Black Knight (Dane Whitman)]] - former member of the [[Avengers]]
image:Garrett.jpg|[[Black Knight (Nathan Garrett)]] - former member of the [[Masters of Evil]]
image:Sirpercy.jpg|[[Black Knight (Sir Percy of Scandia)]] - Knight of the Round Table during the 6th Century
image:image_not_available.gif|[[Black Knight (Sir Raston)]] - [[Black Knight (Sir Percy of Scandia)|Sir Percy]]'s nephew and his successor
image:image_not_available.gif|[[Black Knight (Sir Eobar of Garrington)]] - Black Knight of the crusades
image:image_not_available.gif|[[Black Knight (magical)]] - magical knight made by [[Merlin]]
image:image_not_available.gif|[[Black Knight (robot)]] - robot encountered by [[Skull the Slayer]]
image:image_not_available.gif|[[Black Knight (Vatican)]] - former agent of [[Klaw]]
image:image_not_available.gif|[[Black Knight (Counter-Earth)]] - Nathaniel Garrett
</gallery>
</div>

<div class="full_border" align="center" style="margin-left: 4px;margin-right: 4px;">
There are multiple individuals who have acted as imposters using this name.

<gallery>
image:image_not_available.gif|[[Black Knight (Doppelganger)]] - created by the [[Magus]] during the [[Infinity War]]
image:image_not_available.gif|[[Black Knight (imposter)]] - attended auction for [[Venom (Eddie Brock)|Venom]] symbiote
image:image_not_available.gif|[[Merlin|Black Knight (Merlin)]] - posed as [[Black Knight (Sir Percy of Scandia)|Sir Percy]] to prevent [[Mordred]] from uncovering his true identity
</gallery>
</div>

<div class="full_border" align="center" style="margin-left: 4px;margin-right: 4px;">
There are multiple individuals who have used this name in alternate realities.

<gallery>
image:image_not_available.gif|[[Black Knight (Earth-398)]] - Dave Whitman, member of [[Queen's Vengeance (Earth-398)|Queen's Vengeance]]
image:image_not_available.gif|[[Black Knight (Ahura, Earth-9997)]] - Ahura, [[Black Bolt (Earth-9997)|Black Bolt]]'s son and heir
image:image_not_available.gif|[[Black Knight (Whitman, Earth-9997)]] - Dave Whitman, member of [[Excalibur (Earth-9997)|Excalibur]]
image:image_not_available.gif|[[Black Knight (Garrett, Earth-9997)]] - Nathaniel Garrett, realm of the dead
</gallery>
</div>

Torpedo

Zeraphyne — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 13:27:26 GMT

Zeraphyne: Corrected typo

{{disambig}}
<div class="full_border" align="center" style="margin-left: 4px;margin-right: 4px;">
There are multiple individuals who have used this name in the Marvel Universe.

<gallery>
image:image_not_available.gif|[[Torpedo (assassin)]] - professional assassin once hired by [[Crimewave]]
image:image_not_available.gif|[[Torpedo (Michael Stivak)]] - Yugoslavian scientist, designed Torpedo costume
image:image_not_available.gif|[[Torpedo (Brock Jones)]] - received Torpedo costume from dying [[Torpedo (Michael Stivak)|Stivak]], became crimefighter, killed by [[Dire Wraiths]]
</gallery>
</div>

Brynocki

Zeraphyne — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 10:34:43 GMT

Zeraphyne: Fixed link (ROM is no Marvel character)

{{Powerbox|
universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| real_name = Brynocki
| aliases = None
| identity = No dual identity
| occupation = Servant of [[Mordillo]]
| citizenship = None
| place_of_birth = Inapplicable
| relatives = Mordillo (creator)
| groups = None
| education = Programmed by Mordillo
| height = 2'6"
| weight = 60 lbs.
| eyes = Black (white irises)
| hair = Black
| powers = None
| abilities = Brynocki is easily broken and has minimal fighting prowess, but he can rebuild himself from any injury as long as his head remains intact, and he can even control his body if decapitated. He can alter his clothing’s appearance at will, usually changing it to fit his mood or whatever statement he is trying to make. He often mimics the speech patterns and clothing styles of famous people. He possesses a child-like mentality and is an obsessively devoted servant. Brynocki has access to many robots and advanced technology, such as his combat-trained, superhumanly strong and durable Ultra-Men. It is unclear whether Brynocki creates new robots on his own, builds them from Mordillo’s designs, or simply uses Mordillo’s previous stock.
| weapons = Brynocki often carries some sort of gun or energy pistol, though he is a mediocre marksman.
| debut = Master of Kung-Fu #34 (1975)
| origin =
| significant_issues =
}}{{Headshot|
|main_image= image_not_available.gif
}}
{{bio|
bio_text= Brynocki is a sophisticated robot created to serve as both assistant and entertainment by Mordillo (Simon Bretnor), a former [[MI-6]] agent turned crazed assassin. Brynocki was one of a multitude of robots on the East China Sea’s Mordillo Island. Having lost a million-dollar contract on drug-lord [[Velcro, Carlton|Carlton Velcro]] after Velcro died battling [[Shang-Chi]], Mordillo sought revenge on Chi and his MI-6 allies, stealing their Solar Chute – a device able to focus sunlight into a deadly weapon. Mordillo kidnapped MI-6’s [[Wu, Leiko|Leiko Wu]] (his former lover) to force from her further control over the Chute, and Chi and MI-6’s [[Reston, Clive|Clive Reston]] traveled to Mordillo Island to rescue Wu and stop Mordillo. At Mordillo’s command, Brynocki launched the sub-orbital Chute, despite lacking fine control over it and despite Mordillo and Chi being aboard it. Defeated by Shang-Chi, Mordillo jumped into the path of the Solar Chute's energy and was instantly burnt to a skeleton. Brynocki recovered the skeleton and vowed to continue serving Mordillo, no matter what.

Still serving Mordillo, Brynocki and cybernetic martial artist [[Shockwave]] were hired by MI-6 to eliminate former agents [[Tarr, Black Jack|Black Jack Tarr]], Shang-Chi and Leiko Wu (mistakenly believing them to be agents of Fu Manchu). Chi and Wu tracked a kidnapped Tarr to Mordillo Island and fought Mordillo’s robots. Deciding in mid-battle that Shockwave was crazy and not worth keeping as an ally, Brynocki turned against him. Shockwave teamed with Chi, Wu and the freed Tarr to destroy the robots and escape the island, leaving Brynocki to apologize to Mordillo's lifeless skeleton. Later manipulating Mordo’s skeletal limbs like a puppet and pretending to serve his orders, Brynocki sent the powerful robot Ultra-Men to slay Wu, so her skeleton could be placed by Mordillo as his queen. Chi and his allies destroyed the Ultra-Men, while Brynocki fell from a plane after Chi side-stepped his charge. Decapitated in the fall, Brynocki simply directed his body to pick up his head and began planning anew.

Soon after, the [[Spaceknights]] ROM and [[Starshine (Brandy Clark)]] unwittingly landed on Mordillo Island during their global travels. Brynocki felt they were trespassing on Mordillo's property, so he sent legions of robots after them. He brought along Mordillo's skeleton as his co-pilot in one of Mordillo's Dragon-Fly ships, attacking the two Spaceknights personally. Starshine shot them down, and Brynocki left the skeleton behind in the jungle so he could face the intruders without its added weight. Brynocki attempted to convince Rom and Starshine that he had been wronged in the past by Shang-Chi, but Rom saw through his ruse. The two Spaceknights left Mordillo Island, and the distraught Brynocki was unable to find Mordillo's skeleton, which had sunk in quicksand.

Via robots and a voice projector, Brynocki later used the illusion of a resurrected Mordillo to form the Golden Dawn cult, youths seeking to overcome death. Shang-Chi and [[Moon Knight]] tracked the missing youths and exposed Brynocki, who self-destructed, destroying Mordillo’s skeleton in the process. A restored Brynocki was reprogrammed to serve the assassin [[Arcade]], who re-christened Mordillo Island “Murderland”, but Brynocki was reprogrammed again by [[Iron Man (Anthony Stark)|Tony Stark]] and helped defeat Arcade.
}}
{{person}}
[[category:Villains]]

File:Invisible Cap.jpg

Zeraphyne — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 22:42:28 GMT

Zeraphyne: Invisible Woman as Captain Universe

Invisible Woman as Captain Universe

File:Cap-Daredevil.jpg

Zeraphyne — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 22:41:41 GMT

Zeraphyne: Daredevil as Captain Universe

Daredevil as Captain Universe

File:Cap-Spidey.jpg

Zeraphyne — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 22:36:34 GMT

Zeraphyne: Spider-Man as Captain Universe

Spider-Man as Captain Universe

File:Cap23.jpg

Zeraphyne — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 22:35:44 GMT

Zeraphyne: X-23 as Captain Universe

X-23 as Captain Universe

Talk:Outlaw (Inez Temple)

Zeraphyne — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 21:57:52 GMT

Zeraphyne:

== A new picture? ==

I edited the original picture of Outlaw we have on this profile to avoid this stretching effect, but I'm not sure to change it on my own since the pics history shows that it had been changed reverted back to its former conditin several times. The picture is called outlaw2.jpg. Greetings [[User:Zeraphyne|Zeraphyne]] 12:50, 23 April 2007 (CDT)

I don't see any streching in the image. Also I dont see any reason to change it to other image. Also the other picture that has been uploaded over that picture is quite frankly not so good than the old one. Also that picture you uploaded isn't the original picture of the bio. Also if you didn't know main bio pictures should be of the character in the costume he/she usually wear. I can say that to fact that she dont wear those when she fights people. The picture that is on now is good enogh there is no reason to change it because she is in the costume she usually wears as the Outlaw. That other picture would have been good inside the bio text but right now its too width. That picture just isn't rightkind to be main bio picture if you get what I'm saying. --[[User:Wezqu|Wezqu]] 13:23, 23 April 2007 (CDT)

The image was constantly being edited and overritten with the AGENT-X cover that is not even confirmed that is the character (it is a short haired woman in underwear and she has long hair). Images are to be of current costume only and not strenched just to fit the image size, we want this to look as professional as possible.<BR>
Therefore, I deleted the image that was always being overritten and uploaded a new image. Then protected it to stop it from happening again. --[[User:DragynWulf|DragynWulf]] 16:43, 23 April 2007 (CDT) (Moderator)

Now I get the problem. Someone changed the link in the profile. Thats why I saw a completely wrong picture. Now it´s fixed and looks professional, just like you said! Thats exactly what I wanted to ensure! [[User:Zeraphyne|Zeraphyne]] 16:57, 23 April 2007 (CDT)

Talk:Outlaw (Inez Temple)

Zeraphyne — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 17:50:01 GMT

Zeraphyne: A new picture?

File:Outlaw2.jpg

Zeraphyne — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 17:40:54 GMT

Zeraphyne:

Catseye

Zeraphyne — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 20:12:18 GMT

Zeraphyne: Added links

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universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| real_name = Unrevealed
| aliases = Sharon Smith
| identity = Secret
| occupation = Adventurer, student
| place_of_birth = Believed to be Boston, Massachusetts
| groups = Formerly [[Hellions]]
| citizenship = U.S.A. (presumed)
| education = Various courses at Massachusetts Academy
| relatives = None
| height = 6'0"
| weight = 120 lbs.
| eyes = Lavender
| hair = Lavender
| powers = Catseye was a [[Glossary:M#mutant|mutant]] with the [[Glossary:S#superhuman|superhuman]] ability to [[Glossary:A#animal-morphing |transform]] herself into a lavender-furred feline [[Glossary:H#humanoid|humanoid]] form with enhanced strength, senses, and agility. In her feline form, Catseye's strength was roughly equal to that of a large tiger's. She also possessed razor-sharp claws, and was able to walk up walls with the aid of her prehensile tail.
| abilities = Catseye retained her human intelligence while in her feline form.
| weapons =
| paraphernalia =
| debut = New Mutants #16 (1984)
| origin =
| significant_issues = Killed by Trevor Fitzroy (Uncanny X-Men #282, 1991)
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bio_text= The mutant named Catseye was one of the original members of the Hellions, the team of adolescent mutants formed by the [[Hellfire Club]]'s then-White Queen, [[Frost, Emma|Emma Frost]]. Catseye was abandoned at birth, presumably due to her very visible feline [[Glossary:M#mutation|mutation]], and was raised by a cat who acted as her surrogate mother. In fact, Catseye originally thought herself to be a cat with the ability to take human form until she was found by Frost. Given the name Sharon Smith by Frost, the young mutant soon became emotionally attached to Frost, regarding her as a new surrogate mother.

Smith's youth and comparative lack of sophistication belief a ferocious intelligence. She was capable of total recall from her photographic memory, and instinctively knew when she was being lied to. Under Frost's tutelage, Smith progressed from total illiteracy to upper grade school reading levels in less than a year. She still retained several feline qualities whilst in human form, having been forced to provide for herself since earliest infancy.

Catseye was killed when her life-force was drained by the time-traveling [[Trevor Fitzroy]] following his assault on the Hellfire Club.
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Carjack

Zeraphyne — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 19:28:31 GMT

Zeraphyne: Added links, edited layout

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universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| real_name = Unrevealed
| identity = Known to authorities
| aliases = Unrevealed
| occupation = Jailbird, former car thief, illegal drugs and arms dealer
| place_of_birth = Unrevealed
| groups = Leader of his own gang
| citizenship = Presumably U.S.A.
| education = Unrevealed
| relatives = Unrevealed
| height = Unrevealed
| weight = Unrevealed
| eyes = Brown
| hair = Black dreadlocks (with mask), Dirty blonde (without mask)
| powers = None
| weapons = Machine guns
| paraphernalia = Carjack wears a mask made of metal to conceal his [[Glossary:S#secret identity|identity]]
| debut = Thunderstrike #1 (1993)
| origin = Unrevealed
| significant_issues = Thunderstrike #1
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The [[Glossary:S#super-villain|villain]] known as Carjack is a small time thug with a group of followers that do his bidding. Stealing cars and reselling them along with dealing in drugs and illegal weapons is how he terrorized the city streets. Three members of his team were in the process of carjacking a female driver when [[Thunderstrike]] impeded their progress and allowed the authorities to haul them away to prison. With that Carjack decided that it was time to turn up the heat, but he never got a chance to because [[Bloodaxe]] found his chop shop with the intention of stopping Carjack permanently. The group of criminals, however, was granted a reprieve since Thunderstrike trailed the murderous vigilante and stopped him before he could spill any blood. Hearing the approaching sirens, Carjack and his crew ditched their costumes to avoid arrest, but they were still detained by Lieutenant Stone and [[Code: Blue]].

The gang made bail and were ready to start their wave of terror again, but Bloodaxe was determined to spoil their fun. Despite the fact that Carjack was far from a decent human being, Thunderstrike would not let him die at the hands of his enemy and the two super-powered individuals clashed once more. As they were fighting, Carjack and his men opened fire on their two costumed foes, but Bloodaxe deflected their bullets back at them seriously wounding some and killing others. Thunderstrike didn’t hold back any longer and defeated Bloodaxe by bringing the chop shop down around their heads. When the authorities arrived, they found enough evidence to put Carjack away for a long time, and carted away all of the wounded. It can be assumed that Carjack is currently incarcerated, and will stay locked up for some time.

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Brock, Eddie

Zeraphyne — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 12:05:21 GMT

Zeraphyne: Added links, edited layout

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universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| real_name = Edward Charles Brock
| identity = Known to legal authorities
| occupation = None; former vigilante, journalist for the [[Daily Globe]], and government operative
| place_of_birth = New York City, New York
| groups = None; formerly [[Sinister Six]]
| citizenship = U.S.A. with a criminal record
| education = College educated (journalism major)
| aliases = Formerly Venom
| relatives = Carl Brock (father), Jamie Brock (mother), [[Weying, Anne|Anne Weying]] (She-Venom, ex-wife, deceased)
| height = 6'3"
| weight = formerly 260 lbs. (currently less due to atrophy and removal of Venom symbiote)
| eyes = Blue
| hair = Reddish blond
| powers = Brock currently has no powers.
| abilities = Brock is a journalist with skills in weight lifting / body building.

Previously, the [[Glossary:A#alien|alien]] costume, which had grafted itself to the nervous system of Eddie Brock, somehow absorbed the powers of [[Spider-Man (Peter Parker)|Spider-Man]] during its brief symbiotic relationship with him. These powers were transferred to Brock, so long as he wore the costume. At his peak, Brock had conditioned himself to lift (press) almost 700 lbs before he came into contact with the costume. Now, in his cancer-ridden body, he possesses minimal strength. Once he merged with the costume, in his prime he was able to lift (press) almost 11 tons. The alien costume also replicated Spider-Man’s ability to cling to walls by controlling the flux of inter-atomic attraction between molecular boundary layers.

As Venom, Brock could also shoot strands of the alien’s substance in the form of webbing at high pressure up to a distance of 70 feet. The alien’s substance seems to be composed of tough, flexible fibers of organic polymers, which regenerate swiftly after shedding. The strands have extraordinary adhesive properties, which diminish rapidly once they abandon their living source. After about three hours, with no source to nourish them, the strands dry up like dead skin and dissolve into a powder. The strands possess a tensile strength of 125 pounds per square millimeter of cross section. Venom also possessed an extrasensory ability similar to Spider-Man’s spider-sense. This response is not as complicated as Spider-Man’s inherent sense since the alien costume can detect danger from every direction and conduct Brock in plenty of time. It is not as efficient as Spider-Man’s spider-sense because it takes longer to communicate the danger, and Brock’s reflexes are not as fast as Spider-Man’s, even though they are enhanced by the alien costume.

When distributed at a typical thickness over Brock's body, the symbiote was capable of absorbing bullets from small-arms weapons firing conventional ammunition. The symbiote is however particularly vulnerable to both sonic and heat-based attacks.

Also the symbiote has the power to blend in with the background.

| debut = Amazing Spider-man #299 (cameo, 1988), Amazing Spider-man #300 (full, 1988)
| origin = Secret Wars #8 (as the Symbiote, 1984); Amazing Spider-Man #258 (as Venom, 1988); Amazing Spider-Man #300 (as Brock, 1988)
| significant_issues = Amazing Spider-man #300
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bio_text= The symbiotes were a conquering race who had no feelings unto themselves. They fed off the emotions of those they conquered and forced them to do spectacular feats in order to feel the adrenaline rush. Eventually, the beings would be sucked dry and left for dead. One symbiote was placed in a prison and condemned to death by disintegration when it was discovered that he focused more on bonding and communicating then on dominating.

When the [[Maker|Beyonder]] created [[Battleworld]], the crime-fighter known as Spider-Man released the symbiote when his familiar red-and-blue one was ripped into tatters, believing it to be an alien clothing generator. When Spider-Man grabbed the little black ball, it instantly slithered over his body, covering him from head to toe. But it did not pattern itself after his red-and-blue costume. Rather, it took on the appearance of the garment worn by the new [[Glossary:S#superhuman|superhuman]] adventurer on Battleworld [[Arachne (Julia Carpenter)|Spider-Woman]], whom Spider-Man had been admiring. The web-spinner was amazed at the properties of his new suit, but never questioned the mechanisms behind them. For instance, it could mimic any type of clothing whatsoever, making Spider-Man’s need for spare clothing obsolete. It also contained a "[[Glossary:D#dimension|dimensional]] aperture" where he could place his camera, spare change, and other items without adding to the bulk of the costume. The costume was also equipped with its own web-shooter and seemingly contained an unlimited supply of webbing.

[[image:Venominline 1.jpg|left]]Once Spider-Man returned to [[Earth]], the alien costume could not tolerate being separated from its host for long periods of time. At night, when Spider-Man’s alter ego, Peter Parker, slept, the symbiote would engulf him and send the somnambulator to battle evil. Later, Spider-Man battled the [[Puma]], who perceived that the wall-crawler’s webs were organic. Startled by this revelation, Spider-Man accepted [[Mister Fantastic|Reed Richards]]' offer to study the costume. Richards learned that the costume was actually a living alien symbiote, a parasite trying to graft itself permanently to Spider-Man both mentally and physically. Richards succeeded in separating the alien costume from its host by shooting it with a "sonic blaster." He then contained the being in a special environmental cell. But the alien was much more intelligent than anyone perceived. It escaped from its cell and made its way to Peter Parker’s closet where it waited, disguised as a spare red-and-blue costume.

Spider-Man unwittingly donned the costume, which immediately made itself apparent. He brought it to the tower at Our Lady of Saints Church gambling the intense sound of its bells would destroy it. Spider-Man lost the gamble, and he succumbed to the bells before the costume did. However, the [[Glossary:E#empathic|empathic]] parasite had preyed upon the emotions of Spider-Man long enough to learn how to feel, and in feeling, to act. Sacrificing itself, the alien costume saved Spider-Man, who assumed it then crawled away to die. Actually, the symbiote, weak and dying, slithered down into the church where Eddie Brock kneeled in prayer at the altar. Raised a Catholic, he begged forgiveness for the suicide he was contemplating.

Brock had been a successful columnist for the newly revived [[Daily Globe (Building)|Daily Globe]] until he began writing a series of articles about the "[[Sin-Eater]] murders". A bogus offender had confessed to Brock about committing the murders. While protecting the "murderer’s" identity under the First Amendment, Brock wrote a series of stories in the Globe detailing his dialogue with the supposed killer, until mounting pressure from the authorities forced him to write an exclusive revealing the murderer's name. Although that edition of the paper sold out immediately, Spider-Man soon revealed the true identity of the Sin-Eater to be Detective Stan Carter, making Brock a laughingstock among his fellow journalists. Fired from the Daily Globe, he was forced to write venomous drivel for scandal newspapers. Brock's wife left him, and his future appeared to be over. Brock blamed his predicament on Spider-Man.

Soon after, Brock began an intense physical workout program hoping to reduce the stress his life had become. However, such physical exertions only increased his violent obsession with Spider-Man. Although his body had been honed to near-perfection, Brock’s mind was reduced to an all-consuming vessel of hatred. It was this fierce emotion that attracted the empathic parasite. In order to survive, the alien costume had to feed off the nearest and greatest source of emotion. The symbiote joined mentally and physically with Brock, whose emotions overwhelmed the already confused alien. The dominant thought on both their minds was that of Spider-Man. But Brock’s sheer hatred for the crime fighter twisted the symbiote’s feelings to a similar extent. In effect, Brock’s emotions drove the symbiote insane, just as their bonding may have driven Brock over the edge. Brock soon discovered that the costume gave him all the powers of Spider-Man, and more. It also added bulk to his already large frame and increased his strength to superhuman levels. Calling himself "Venom," Brock directed the costume to sprout a hideous grin and plotted his revenge. Through the costume, Venom learned a great deal about Spider-Man, including his [[Glossary:S#secret identity|secret identity]].

[[image:Venom208px.jpg|left]]Brock taunted Peter Parker with minor assaults, such as pushing him in front of a moving subway train. The alien costume could cancel out the wall-crawler’s spider-sense presumably by projecting conflicting frequencies upon Spider-Man's brain waves. Venom finally made a bold move when he confronted Parker’s wife, [[Watson-Parker, Mary Jane|Mary Jane]], at their old Chelsea apartment. Although Venom’s twisted sense of morality did not allow him to physically harm Mary Jane, Spider-Man immediately realized the nature of this threat. Taking the time to retrieve the sonic blaster from the [[Fantastic Four]], Spider-Man challenged Venom at Our Lady of Saints Church. Although he fired the blaster at Venom, Spider-Man soon discovered that the symbiote could not be separated from Brock because it had completely bonded with him. Trying to escape and rethink his options, Spider-Man was caught unaware by Venom. He captured Spider-Man and secured him to the inside of the church bell with a considerable amount of webbing. Spider-Man narrowly escaped the bell’s crushing clapper before defeating Venom by forcing him to deplete his webbing supply, of which the alien symbiote was actually comprised. Before the alien could regenerate enough of its mass to become a renewed threat, Spider-Man brought Venom to the Fantastic Four who imprisoned him in a sonic containment cell. The Fantastic Four then shipped Venom to the government super-prison in the Colorado Rockies called the [[Vault]].

A young guard who had just been assigned to the Vault was fooled into thinking that Venom was a fallen colleague and released the gate mechanism, which imprisoned the criminal. Venom killed the naïve guard and escaped to New York City, where he once again confronted Spider-Man. This time Spider-Man used psychological warfare upon Venom, by taunting the alien symbiote to return to him. The alien, torn by its love-hate relationship for Spider-Man, tried to leave Brock and to re-establish its link with its original owner. But the trauma of trying to detach itself from Brock’s nervous system was too much to bear. The alien costume and Eddie Brock were both knocked unconscious and were subsequently returned to the Vault, where they were incarcerated. Since then, Venom has gone through many changes. After years of combating, Venom reached an understanding with Spider-Man.

After dealing a truce with Spider-Man and relocating to San Francisco, Venom was recruited via an ultimatum by the government to be a special operations counter-terrorist agent. Venom agreed, but one stipulation of the deal did not sit too well with him. A bomb was planted in his chest to assure complete and utter obedience. After a few missions, Venom became tired of the situation and had the symbiote perform surgery on him and extracted the bomb. A brouhaha ensued wherein the end result was Eddie Brock lying unconscious and the symbiote "dead," only to return later on and re-join with Eddie. Thus Venom was whole again and looking to square things with Spider-Man once again. He had lost his memory and no longer knew the secret identity of Spider-Man, but knew that a deep seated hatred resided within him for the Web-Head.

[[image:Venom218px.jpg|left]]Shortly after the reunion, Venom joined the Sinister Six for a brief period in order to get at Spider-Man. After being scorned by the group, he hunted down certain members of the team for revenge (including [[Electro (Maxwell Dillon)|Electro]], [[Sandman (William Baker)|Sandman]], and [[Kraven (Sergei Kravinoff)|Kraven]]). Later Eddie Brock approached his ex-wife Anne Weying, and at the thought of having the symbiote back in her life, she jumped out of her apartment window and killed herself. Venom blamed Spider-Man, whom he had a skirmish with right before Anne died. Thus the hatred for the old Web-Head was fueled anew.

After an extended period of inactivity, Venom resurfaced with cancer, and the only thing keeping him alive was the symbiote, who did not want him anymore. After seeing a spiritual movie, Eddie decided to sell his symbiote off in an auction, swearing off his life of vigilantism. The winner of the auction was the gang lord [[Fortunato, Don|Don Fortunato]]. He gave the symbiote to his son, [[Venom (Angelo Fortunato)|Angelo]], in hopes that Angelo would finally make a name for himself. The symbiote eventually left Angelo to die in mid-air. The symbiote passed on to the Scorpion Mac Gargan. Brock was discovered after making an attempt to kill himself, and is currently hospitalized.

[[image:Gargan-Venom-circle.jpg|left]]The story of the alien symbiote continues in the profile of [[Venom (Mac Gargan)|Mac Gargan]].
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Daily Bugle

Zeraphyne — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 21:10:27 GMT

Zeraphyne: Edited layout

{{Placebox|
universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| location = New York, New York
| builder = Unknown
| owner = Currently [[Jameson, J. Jonah|J. Jonah Jameson]]; formerly William Walter Goodman, [[Green Goblin (Norman Osborn)|Norman Osborn]], [[Puma|Thomas Fireheart]]
| points_of_interest = Recently rebuilt after being bombed by the Green Goblin
| features =
| debut = Amazing Spider-Man #1 (1963)
| significant_issues =
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Founded in 1897, the Daily Bugle was purchased a few decades after its inception by businessman William Walter Goodman, who prized selfless human achievement above all else and who lent his name to the building the newspaper called home. In 1939, when the android [[Human Torch (Jim Hammond)|Human Torch]] and [[Sub-Mariner|Namor the Sub-Mariner]] began alternately terrorizing and protecting the city, Bugle photographer Phil Sheldon immortalized many of their exploits. Following [[Captain America|Captain America's]] debut in late 1940, Bugle reporter Jeff Mace became one of his earliest imitators as the costumed Patriot, although he was just as often active against evil as a correspondent alongside Mary Morgan and freelancer Jack Casey, while C. Thomas Sites and others chronicled the battlefield missions of the Howling Commandos.
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<td>[[image:DailyB-JJJ.jpg|thumb|[[Jameson, J. Jonah|J. Jonah Jameson]], publisher|right]][[image:DailyB-JRobertson.jpg|thumb|[[Robertson, Joe|Joe Robertson]], editor-in-chief|right]]
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In later decades, the Bugle's destiny became inexorably linked with that of [[Jameson, J. Jonah|J. Jonah Jameson]], known for uncovering secret details of the Invaders' wartime missions. Jameson, inspired by the past Bugle editor Walter "Old Man" Jameson (often mistakenly assumed to be Jonah's father) mimicking his signature flat-top and moustache. He rose through the Bugle's ranks as copy boy, reporter, editor and editor-in-chief, championing civil rights and opposition to organized crime. Some twenty years ago, having already emptied his inheritance to buy the Bugle corporation years before, he purchased the entire Goodman Building housing the newspaper to which he had dedicated his life.

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[[image:DailyB-Betty.jpg|thumb|[[Brant, Betty|Betty Brant]], reporter|100px|left]]
[[image:DailyB-PParker.jpg|thumb|[[Spider-Man|Peter Parker]], former photographer|100px|left]]
[[image:DailyB-BenUrich.jpg|thumb|[[Urich, Ben|Ben Urich]], former reporter|100px|left]]
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In recent years, Jameson's obsession with [[Spider-Man]] has shaped the Bugle's perspective on superheroes, centered on suspicion toward masked vigilantes and superhuman feats upstaging straightforward human heroism. The Bugle's offices have been the sites of Spider-Man's battles with [[Doctor Octopus]], the Fly, the [[Venom_%28Mac_Gargan%29|Scorpion]], the [[Vulture (Adrian Toomes)]] and many others. The Bugle building has been twice destroyed during such battles, once by [[Graviton]] and once by the [[Green Goblin (Norman Osborn)]], but it has been rebuilt each time to remain as active as ever. Despite lukewarm attempts to cover superhuman activity more objectively in its short-lived Pulse feature, the Bugle formally supported the recent passage of the Superhuman Registration Act, but the exposure of longtime Bugle photographer Peter Parker as Spider-Man has undermined the paper’s credibility.

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===Daily Bugle Staff===
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*Abner Abernathy (reporter), Marvel Team-Up #115 (1982)
*Tom Amos (reporter), Marvel Vision #21 (1997)
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'''B'''
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*Nick Bandouveris (reporter, deceased), Uncanny X-Men #339 (1996)
*Lance Bannon (photographer, deceased), Amazing Spider-Man #208 (1980)
*Ron Barney (reporter), Marvel Vision #14 (1997)
*Joe Bazooka (reporter), Marvel Vision #10 (1997)
*Noel Beckford (reporter), Amazing Spider-Man/Devil Dinosaur '98 Annual (1998)
*Abe Benerstein (film critic), Spider-Man's Tangled Web #20 (2003)
*Mike Bering (reporter), Marvel Vision #14 (1997)
*William "Billy" Walters (former reporter), Spectacular Spider-Man #235 (1996)
*Miriam Birchwood (columnist), Marvel: Heroes and Legends (1996)
*Phil Bostwich (reporter), Marvel Vision #29 (1998)
*[[Brant, Betty|Betty Brant]] (administrative assistant, reporter), Amazing Spider-Man #4 (1962)
*Eleonore Brant (administrative assistant), Untold Tales of Spider-Man #12 (1996)
*Kenny Brown (reporter), Annex #1 (1994)
*Blaine Browne (reporter), Spectacular Spider-Man #120 (1986)
*Jill Brythe (reporter), Spider-Man's Tangled Web #11 (2002)
*Marge Butler (receptionist) Spider-Man Unlimited#13 (1996)

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'''C'''
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*Harrison Cahill (chairman of the board of directors), Amazing Spider-Man #198 (1979)
*Meredith Campbell (former intern), Green Goblin #7 (1996)
*Ken Clarke (reporter), UK Spider-Man Annual (1982)
*George Clum (theater critic), Amazing Spider-Man #207 (1980)
*Jacob Conover (Rose) (columnist/reporter, fired), Daredevil #131 (1976)
*Cole Cooper (photographer), Web of Spider-Man #113 (1994)
*Kathryn "Kate" Cushing (city editor, fired), Web of Spider-Man #5 (1985)

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'''D'''
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*Vickie Danner (Washington, DC, liaison), Spider-Man: The Arachnis Project #3 (1994)
*Dan Davis (reporter), Captain America '99 Annual (1999)
*Albert Dickinson (reporter), Deadline #1 (2002)
*Nick Dillman (reporter), Daredevil #71 (1970)
*Herman Donaldson (fact checker), Amazing Spider-Man #192 (1979)
*Kim Drunter (financial reporter) Amazing Spider-Man #349 (1991)
*Rich DuFour (reporter), Daredevil #242 (1987)
*Sam Dunne (national editor), Captain America '99 Annual (1999)
*Anthea Dupres (reporter), Clan Destine #7 (1995)

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'''E'''
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*Edwin E. Edwards (photographer), Spider-Man's Tangled Web #11 (2002)
*Ethan Edwards (Virtue/Tiller/Moral-Man) (former reporter), Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #13 (2005)
*Ken Ellis (reporter), Web of Spider-Man #118 (1994)
*Samuel Exmore (apprentice editor), Peter Parker: Spider-Man #11 (1999)

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'''F'''
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*Tony Falcone (copy writer), Amazing Spider-Man #254 (1984)
*Katherine "Kat" Farrell (reporter), Deadline #1 (2002)
*Ian Fate (former reporter), Defenders #104 (1982)
*Debby Ferraro, Spider-Man #33 (1993)
*Nicholas Finch (reporter), Daredevil #230 (1986)
*[[Puma|Thomas Fireheart (Puma)]] (former owner), Amazing Spider-Man #256 (1984)
*Jack "Flash Gun" Casey (1940s reporter/photographer), Human Torch Comics #4 (1941)
*[[Foswell, Frederick|Frederick Foswell (Big Man)]] (reporter, deceased), Amazing Spider-Man #10 (1964)
*Phil Fox (reporter, deceased), Hero for Hire #4 (1972)
*Sid Franken (reporter), Captain America '99 Annual (1999)

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'''G'''
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*Tim Gluohy (reporter), Marvel Vision #15 (1997)
*Simon J. Goodman (1940s editor-in-chief), Marvels #1 (1994)
*William Walter Goodman (former owner), Web of Spider-Man #52 (1989)
*Melvin Gooner (reporter), Spider-Man #8 (1991)
*Amber Grant (photographer), Omega the Unknown #1 (1976)
*[[Grant, Glory|Glory Grant]] (administrative assistant), Amazing Spider-Man 140 (1975)
*Derek Gratham (former intern), Green Goblin #7 (1996)
*[[Mystique|Randy Green (Mystique)]] (reporter), Ms. Marvel #16 (1978)

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'''H'''
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*Jeffrey Haight (photographer), Spider-Man/Doctor Octopus: Negative Exposure #1 (2003)
*Toni Harris (apprentice editor), Peter Parker: Spider-Man #1 (1999)
*Matt Hickville (reporter), Marvel Vision #21 (1997)
*Edward Holt (purchasing officer), Punisher War Journal #15 (1990)

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'''I'''
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*Matt Idelson (reporter), Marvel Vision #8 (1996)
*Max Igoe (sports writer), Peter Parker: Spider-Man/Elektra '98 (1998)
*Isabel "Izzy" Bunsen (science editor), Spectacular Spider-Man #124 (1987)

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'''J'''
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*Walter "Old Man" Jameson (former editor-in-chief), Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #110 (1973)
*Frank Janson (rewrite man), Daredevil #230 (1986)
*Hal Jerkins (typesetter), Amazing Spider-Man #178 (1978)
*Bud Johnson (page designer), Spider-Man's Tangled Web #20 (2003)
*[[Jameson, J. Jonah|J. Jonah Jameson]] (publisher), Amazing Spider-Man #1 (1963)
*Charles Jones (member of the board of directors), Amazing Spider-Man #198 (1979)
*[[Jones, Jessica|Jessica Jones]] (reporter, consultant), Alias #1 (2001)

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'''K'''
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*Dick Katrobousis (editor), UK Spider-Man Annual (1982)
*Nick Katzenberg (photographer, deceased), Web of Spider-Man #50 (1989)
*Steve Keene (accountant), UK Spider-Man Annual (1982)
*Terri Kidder (reporter, deceased), Pulse #2 (2004)
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'''L'''
</CENTER>
*Simon LaGrange (reporter, fired), Daredevil #242 (1987)
*Ned Leeds (Hobgoblin) (reporter, deceased), Amazing Spider-Man #18 (1964)
*Richard Lessman (reporter), Amazing Spider-Man #191 (1979)
*Yusef Lichtenstein (editor), Daredevil #230 (1986)
*Maggie Lorca (reporter), Spider-Man #29 (1992)
*Judy Lumley (society and fashion reporter), Peter Parker: Spider-Man #3 (1999)
*Eileen Lutomski (proofreader), Spider-Man's Tangled Web (2003)
*Laurie Lynton (columnist, deceased), Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #15 (2005)

<CENTER>
'''M'''
</CENTER>
*Jeff Mace (Patriot/Captain America) (1940s reporter), Human Torch Comics #3 (1941)
*Ann MacIntosh (columnist, classifieds editor), Amazing Spider-Man Annual #18 (1984)
*Midge Marder (editor), X-Man #21 (1996)
*Ralfie Markarian (reporter), X-Man #28 (1997)
*Michael Marts (reporter), Marvel Vision #6 (1996)
*Maggie McCulloch (chief librarian), Marvel Team-Up #83 (1979)
*J.J. McTeer (reporter, deceased), Punisher: Year One #1 (1994)
*Joy Mercado (reporter), Moon Knight #33 (1983)
*Irene Merryweather (reporter, fired), Cable #48 (1997)
*Dawn Michaels (investigative reporter),Hulk #10 (1978)
*Harvey Michaelson (reporter) Amazing Spider-Man #196 (1979)
*Ksitigarbha "Miss Kay" Cohn (reporter), Spider-Man's Tangled Web #11 (2002)
*Mary Morgan (Miss Patriot) (1940s reporter), Human Torch Comics #3 (1941)
*Daniel Morton (photographer), Daredevil #230 (1986)

<CENTER>
'''N'''
</CENTER>
*Danny Nasimoff (night editor), Amazing Spider-Man #243 (1983)

<CENTER>
'''O'''
</CENTER>
*Bill Oakley (reporter), Daredevil #242 (1987)
*Glorianna O'Breen (photographer, deceased), Daredevil #205 (1984)
*[[Green Goblin (Norman Osborn)|Norman Osborn (Green Goblin)]] (former owner), Amazing Spider-Man #14 (1963)

<CENTER>
'''P'''
</CENTER>
*[[Spider-Man|Peter Parker (Spider-Man)]] (former photographer), Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962)
*Jan Parsec (reporter), Marvel Vision #25 (1998)
*Jess Patton (reporter, deceased), Spider-Man's Tangled Web #1 (2001)
*Victor Paunchilito (reporter, columnist), Amazing Spider-Man #223 (1981)
*Victor Pei (assistant photo editor), Spider-Man #33 (1993)
*Suzie Pelkey (receptionist), Daredevil #242 (1987)
*Robert Pitney (typesetter), Omega the Unknown #5 (1976)

<CENTER>
'''Q'''
</CENTER>
*Gus Qualen (photographer), Amazing Spider-Man #230 (1982)

<CENTER>
'''R'''
</CENTER>
*David Rabinowitz (reporter), Amazing Spider-Man #187 (1978)
*Carl Reed (reporter), Spider-Man#13 (1991)
*Tony Reeves (reporter), Spider-Man Unlimited #3 (1994)
*Patrick Reynolds (reporter), UK Spider-Man Annual (1982)
*Joe "Robbie" Robertson (editor-in-chief), Amazing Spider-Man #51 (1967)
*Fabio Rossi (advertising salesman), Web of Spider-Man #40 (1988)
*Armando Ruiz (janitor, deceased), Spectacular Spider-Man #137 (1988)
*Christine Ryan (reporter, resigned), Generation M #2 (2006)

<CENTER>
'''S'''
</CENTER>
*Chuck Self (reporter, deceased),
*Phil Sheldon (photographer, retired), Marvels #1 (1994)
*Joe Sidesaddle (reporter), Marvel Vision #27 (1998)
*Gabriel Simms (security guard, deceased), Punisher War Journal #15 (1990)
*C. Thomas Sites (1940s reporter), Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #110 (1973)
*Charley Snow (reporter), Marvel Team-Up #79 (1979)
*Jeff Stern (reporter), UK Spider-Man Annual (1982)
*Paul Swanson (reporter, fired), Deadline #1 (2002)

<CENTER>
'''T'''
</CENTER>
*Bill Tatters (reporter), Marvel Vision #23 (1998)
*Leila Taylor (reporter), Captain America #139 (1971)
*Wendy Thornton (sports writer), Amazing Spider-Man #252 (1984)
*Maury Toeitch (reporter), Marvel Vision #26 (1998)
*Reginald Toomey (security guard), Spider-Man's Tangled Web #11 (2002)
*Dilbert Trilby (obituary writer), Spider-Man Unlimited #3 (1993)
*[[Urich, Ben|Ben Urich]] (reporter), Daredevil #153 (1978)
*[[Green Goblin (Phil Urich)|Phil Urich (Green Goblin)]] (former intern), Web of Spider-Man #125 (1995)

<CENTER>
'''U'''
</CENTER>

<CENTER>
'''V'''
</CENTER>
*Charlie Verreos (reporter), Amazing Spider-Man #230 (1982)

<CENTER>
'''W'''
</CENTER>
*Lynn Walsh (former intern), Green Goblin #1 (1995)
*Bill Webb (photographer), UK Spider-Man Annual (1982)
*David Weiss (copy editor, deceased), Spider-Man Unlimited #3 (2004)
*Sarah Williams (photographer), UK Spider-Man Annual (1982)
*Spence Williams (intern), Spider-Man's Tangled Web #11 (2002)
*Richard Wormly (editor-in-chief's assistant), Amazing Spider-Man #19 (1964)

<CENTER>
'''X'''
</CENTER>
*Bill Xanthis (rewrite man), Amazing Spider-Man #230 (1982)

<CENTER>
'''Y'''
</CENTER>
*Angela Yin (photographer), Spectacular Spider-Man #215 (1994)

<CENTER>
'''Z'''
</CENTER>
*Mickey Zimmer (photographer), UK Spider-Man Annual (1982)
</td>
</tr>
</table>

}}
{{place}}
[[category:Spider-Man]]

Bradley, Isaiah

Zeraphyne — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 21:04:21 GMT

Zeraphyne: Added categories

{{Powerbox|
universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| real_name = Isaiah Bradley
| identity = Secret
| occupation = Former soldier
| place_of_birth = Unrevealed
| groups = None
| citizenship = U.S.A.
| education = Unrevealed; military training
| aliases = Captain America, the Black Captain America
| relatives = [[Josiah X]] (son), Elijah Bradley ([[Patriot (Elijah Bradley)|Patriot]], grandson)
| height = Unrevealed
| weight = Unrevealed
| eyes = Brown
| hair = Black, shaved bald
| powers = Due to an early version of the Super-Soldier Serum, Bradley's body was transformed to the peak of human potential, granting him abilities far beyond the common man, such as a great degree of strength, speed, agility, and endurance.
| abilities = Bradley was a skilled U.S. soldier.
| weapons = None
| paraphernalia = While not as resilient, Bradley carried a triangular shield similar to [[Captain America (Steve Rogers)|Captain America]]'s original shield, for which he used for both offense and defense. He also wore a bulletproof chainmail armor.
| debut = The Truth: Red, White, and Black #1 (2003)
| origin = The Truth: Red, White, and Black #1-7
| significant_issues =
}}{{Headshot|
|main_image=IsaiahBradley.jpg
}}
{{bio|
bio_text= In the early 1920's in the Queens borough of New York City, Isaiah Bradley was born into a middle-class African-American family. Having been raised by parents who believed that all people were equal, Isaiah shared similar beliefs, and, although he was proud to be who he was, he felt that all men were generally the same. Normally good-tempered, he was sometimes angered by the fact that a man of his race was not considered to be the equal of white men by society at that time. Isaiah married a good-humored woman named Faith who had similar values and was able to keep him in check when needed.

In February of 1942, Isaiah enlisted into the United States Army leaving a pregnant Faith behind. Bradley became a private and was stationed at Camp Cathcart in Mississippi which was ran by a Major Brackett. He was assigned to a squad which included the wealthy Maurice Canfield, the lovable Jefferson "JJ" Jamison, naive Jack Harvey, sociopath Damon Larsen, and quiet David Plumb. They were led by World War One veteran Sargent Lucas Evans.

Washington attache Homer Tully and German scientist Josef Reinstein met with the Major and requisitioned two battalions of black soldiers for an experiment being performed by the Project: Rebirth (later retroactively renamed Weapon I (One), part of the [[Weapon Plus Program]]). This segment of the program was headed up by Colonel Walker Price who, after gathering all of the black troops together, shot and killed Major Brackett in front of them, sent 300 black troops (including Bradley and his squad) away in trucks to begin the experimentation stage, had the rest of the black troops executed (by his aide-de-camp Lieutenant Phillip Merritt), and erased and classified all information about Camp Cathcart.

At this point, a death notice was sent to Faith Bradley stating that Isaiah had died in an explosion. Meanwhile, at a secret government location, Isaiah and his unit were being experimented upon by the scientists of Project: Rebirth who were attempting to create super soldiers through the use of experimental drugs and surgeries. After many deaths were incurred from the procedures (including Jefferson Jamison), Bradley and his unit indeed became super-soldiers with increased strength, speed, stamina, and reflexes. Bradley and the other remaining experimental subjects were then shipped off to Europe to fight the Germans.

Arriving in Europe, minus Jack Harvey (who died en route to Europe), the squad was sent on a mission to ambush a medical supply caravan in the Black Forest of Germany. Only Bradley, Canfield, and Evans survived the mission. Some months later, while in Sintra, Portugal, the remaining super soldiers were informed they were to be led by Steve Rogers (Captain America). An argument ensued in which Canfield wounded Bradley, killed Evans, and was shot to death by Phillip Merritt. Bradley recovered in a secret U.S.-controlled hospital and was informed that he alone would have to carry out their mission to destroy a German concentration camp in Schwarzbitte where the Germans were performing their own super-soldier experiments due to Rogers' ship being delayed by a monsoon in the Pacific. Bradley then stole and modified a Captain America uniform and shield and began the mission before his superiors could send him. On the mission, he witnessed the cruel experiments of the Holocaust (as well as noticing some similarities to the facilities where he had been experimented on), and he was captured.

Bradley was rescued by members of the German anti-Hitler resistance and smuggled home, where he was court-martialed and imprisoned at Leavenworth Federal penitentiary until he received a Presidential pardon. While Isaiah was in prison, the government attempted to use his altered DNA to create another super-soldier. The result was a child named Josiah, Isaiah and Faith's [[Glossary:G#genetic|genetic]] son. Josiah was born to a surrogate mother, who smuggled him out of the government's clutches. Isaiah also suffered mental deterioration due to unstable nature of the procedures he had undergone, and when he left prison, he had the mental capacity of a six year-old and was unable (or perhaps unwilling) to speak.

Recently, Captain America (Rogers) who had never known of Bradley's existence, came to reconcile with the man, and the two have since become friends. Isaiah's grandson, Elijah, has since become the Patriot, and Isaiah has expressed a great amount of pride in his grandson's exploits.

}}
{{person}}
[[category:Heroes]]
[[category:Golden Age]]

Boudreaux, Bella Donna

Zeraphyne — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 20:52:04 GMT

Zeraphyne: Added links, corrected typos

{{Powerbox|
universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| real_name = Bella Donna Boudreaux
| aliases = Belladonna, Belle, Bel
| identity = No dual identity
| occupation = Assassin
| citizenship = U.S.A.
| place_of_birth = New Orleans, Louisiana
| relatives = Marius Boudreaux (father, deceased), Julien Boudreaux (brother, deceased), Remy LeBeau ([[Gambit]], ex-husband), Jean-Luc LeBeau (ex-father-in-law), Henri LeBeau (ex-brother-in-law, deceased)
| groups = [[Unified Guilds]] (viceroy); formerly Assassins' Guild (matriarch)
| education = Unrevealed
| height = 6'
| weight = 150 lbs.
| eyes = Blue
| hair = Blonde
| powers = Bella Donna can generate blasts of [[Glossary:P#plasma|plasma]] from her hands. She also possesses [[Glossary:P#psionic|psionic]] abilities to an unknown degree.
| abilities = Bella Donna is a skilled assassin and a formidable hand-to-hand combatant.
| weapons =
| paraphernalia = None
| debut = X-Men #8 (1992)
| origin = Gambit #1 (1999)
| significant_issues = Married Gambit (Gambit #1, 1999); with X-Men & Ghost Rider, opposed Brood, nearly killed (X-Men #8/Ghost Rider #26/X-Men #9, 1992); in coma, memories absorbed by Rogue, healed by Elixir of Life (Gambit #2-4, 1994); became leader of Assassins’ Guild (X-Men #39, 1994); sought revenge on Rogue (Rogue #1-4, 1995); took out contract on Gambit’s life (Gambit #15, 2000); reconciled with Gambit, agreed to unite Guilds (Gambit #19, 2000); romanced Bandit, betrayed by him (Gambit #11-12, 2005)
}}{{Headshot|
|main_image= bella_donna.jpg
}}
{{bio|
bio_text=
Daughter of the leader of the New Orleans Assassins’ Guild, Bella Donna Boudreaux was born while the Guild was involved in an ages-old conflict with the similarly-structured Thieves’ Guild. Bella first met Remy LeBeau when they were children. Although she and LeBeau came from very different backgrounds, they nevertheless became fast friends. After LeBeau was accepted into the Thieves’ Guild, Bella’s friendship with him was seen as a chance for an alliance between the Guilds, and the two were betrothed by their respective parents. Immediately after the wedding, Bella’s brother Julien refused accept their marriage and challenged LeBeau to a duel. LeBeau won, and as punishment for killing an Assassin he was excommunicated from the Thieves’ Guild and exiled from New Orleans.

Over the ensuing years, Bella’s own [[Glossary:M#mutant|mutant]] powers manifested, and she grew bitter toward LeBeau for abandoning her. The [[Externals|External]] [[Candra]] was a driving force behind the Assassins’ Guild, and she too held a grudge against LeBeau. Candra perpetuated Bella’s hatred for him, and even assisted her in developing her mutant powers. Subsequently, at a time when the Guilds were being infiltrated by the insectoid [[Glossary:A#alien|alien]] [[Brood]], Bella sought LeBeau, now Gambit of the [[X-Men]], to help in opposing them and allied with them and the [[Spirits of Vengeance|Spirit of Vengeance]] [[Ghost Rider (Daniel Ketch)]] against the Brood. Bella was instrumental in defeating the Brood Queen, but nearly died from the strain and fell into a coma. Gambit was able to obtain the Elixir of Life from Candra to heal Bella; however, during the process, Gambit’s lover and X-Men teammate [[Rogue]] accidentally touched Bella, thus unwittingly absorbing some of her memories. As a result, Bella awoke without any knowledge of who she was or her past with Gambit.

Eventually Bella’s memories returned and, following her father’s death, she assumed leadership of the Assassins’ Guild. Seeking revenge, Bella kidnapped Rogue’s childhood friend Cody, luring Rogue into a fight. Bella had Candra strip both Bella’s and Rogue’s powers, but Rogue was still able to defeat her. Later, Bella took advantage of several contracts taken out on Gambit’s life by the [[New Son]], the Gambit of an [[Glossary:A#alternate dimension|alternate reality]]. Gambit had since become patriarch of the Thieves’ Guild, and Bella confronted him after he defeated the mercenaries hired to kill him. They became trapped in a collapsed building, wherein they reconciled their differences after Bella confessed that she still loved him. They agreed to work together in uniting the Guilds, and though Gambit was initially voted in as leader, he eventually stepped down and Bella took up the position.

Bella later met and romanced [[Bandit]], who was secretly using her to gain control of the Unified Guild. Gambit was able to provide her with proof of his scheme, and after teaming with him and Gambit against mutinous Guild members, she rejected Bandit.
}}
{{person}}
[[category:X-Men]]
[[category:Villains]]
[[category:Women]]
[[category:Mutants]]

Nightmare

Zeraphyne — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 14:33:07 GMT

Zeraphyne: Added links

{{Powerbox|
universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| real_name = Unknown
| aliases = Edvard Haberdash; impersonated Hamir and countless others
| identity = Existence not consciously known to general public
| occupation = Ruler of the [[Nightmare World]], former nightclub owner
| citizenship = Nightmare World, [[Dream Dimension]]
| place_of_birth = Everinnye dimension
| relatives = [[Daydream]], [[Dreamqueen]] (daughters), [[Dweller-In-Darkness]] (“cousin“), other distant relations
| groups = [[Fear Lords]]
| education = Unknown
| height = Variable
| weight = Variable
| eyes = Blue-black
| hair = Gray
| powers = A [[Glossary:D#demon|demon]] of great mystical power, Nightmare usually targets his victims while they sleep by drawing their psyches into his Nightmare World, the substance and contents of which he can manipulate and reshape at will. He can trap psyches indefinitely but usually only torments souls temporarily lest he permanently deplete the [[Glossary:P#psychic|psychic]] energies he consumes. While inside his own realm, Nightmare is virtually [[Glossary:O#omnipotent|omnipotent]]; however, he is less powerful and more vulnerable when he manifests outside his kingdom, and was particularly diminished when he assumed mortal form as Edvard Haberdash.
| abilities = Unrevealed
| weapons = None
| paraphernalia = Nightmare's many servants include a vast array of nightmare creatures, notably his demonic horned steed Dreamstalker.
| debut = Strange Tales #110 (1963)
| origin =
| significant_issues =
}}{{Headshot|
|main_image=nightmare.jpg
}}
{{bio|
bio_text= Ruler of his own Nightmare World within the Dream Dimension (linked to and shaped by [[Humans|humanity's]] collective unconscious), Nightmare is a Class Three demon who influences the dreams of living beings as they sleep, feeding on humanity's psychic energies in particular. Nightmare occasionally singles out souls for special tortures, sometimes trapping their dream-selves in his realm. He has even sought to absorb the entire waking world into his own realm, though never with lasting success. Humanity's chief defender against Nightmare is the sorcerer [[Doctor Strange (Stephen Strange)|Doctor Strange]], who has fought the demon so often that Strange routinely casts a protective spell on himself before sleeping.

Nightmare has also faced many other foes such as [[Clea]], [[Spider-Man (Peter Parker)|Spider-Man]], the [[Micronauts]], [[Dazzler (Alison Blaire)|Dazzler]], Ghost Rider ([[Ghost Rider (John Blaze)|John Blaze]] and [[Ghost Rider (Daniel Ketch)|Dan Ketch]]), the [[Hulk (Bruce Banner)|Hulk]], [[Cloak]] & [[Dagger]], [[Excalibur]], [[Daredevil (Matthew Murdock)|Daredevil]], [[Straw Man]], [[Doctor Doom (Victor von Doom)|Doctor Doom]], [[Wolverine (James Howlett)|Wolverine]], [[Sleepwalker]], the [[Enchantress]], [[Heimdall]], [[Morbius]], [[Frost, Emma|Emma Frost]], [[Captain America (Steve Rogers)|Captain America]], [[Black Panther (T'Challa)|Black Panther]] and [[Moon Knight]]. Nightmare has worked to corrupt unstable super-beings such as the Hulk and Cloak, each of whom have gone on mad Nightmare-inspired rampages, but his influence usually proves temporary. For a time, Nightmare was allied with rival fear-sowing entities such as the Fear Lords, but the group was thwarted by Dr. Strange and his allies.

Eight hundred years ago, Nightmare impregnated the demon succubus Zhilla Char; she died giving birth to their daughter, the Dreamqueen, who now rules her own nightmarish pocket [[Glossary:D#dimension|dimension]]. For a time, Nightmare courted horror movie actress Roxanne in the mortal guise of Edvard Haberdash, helping her longtime director Lucre establish Club Fear where patrons paid to be terrified. "Edvard" eventually caused Lucre's demise, and Roxanne forced herself to keep dating the abusive, possessive, inhuman "Edvard" since she feared for her own safety and that of the world in the face of a wrathful Nightmare's power. During a recent terror attack, Nightmare exploited humanity's desire that it was just a dream, gaining a foothold on an earthly island where he can manipulate reality at whim. On Nightmare Island, the Hulk encountered and named Daydream, a daughter Nightmare had sired with a mortal woman in a deep sleep, who turned against her father and chose to dwell amongst humanity. Nightmare's natural enemies include the denizens of the hostile adjacent Realm of Madness, as well as the Gulgol, a monster who never sleeps.
}}
{{person}}
[[category:Horror]]
[[category:Magic]]
[[category:Villains]]

Swordsman

Zeraphyne — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 14:24:15 GMT

Zeraphyne: Added Swordsman (Cotati)

{{disambig}}
<div class="full_border" align="center" style="margin-left: 4px;margin-right: 4px;">
There are multiple individuals who have used this name in the Marvel Universe.

<gallery>
image:Swordsman(DuQuesne)_Head.jpg|[[Swordsman (Jacques Duquesne)]] - former criminal, reformed by [[Mantis]], briefly joined the [[Avengers]]
image:Swordsman(Jarvert)_Head.jpg|[[Swordsman (Philip Jarvert)]] - partner of [[Magdalene]], former member of the [[Avengers]]
image:Swordsman(Strucker)_Head.jpg|[[Swordsman (Andreas Strucker)]] - son of [[Baron Strucker]], member of the [[Thunderbolts]]
image:Swordsman(Counter-Earth)Disambig.jpg|[[Deadpool (Counter-Earth)|Swordsman (Counter-Earth)]] - Swordsman on [[Counter-Earth (Franklin Richards)|Counter-Earth]], later revealed to be [[Deadpool (Counter-Earth)|Deadpool]]
image:image_not_available.gif|[[Swordsman (Cotati)]] - the Elder [[Cotati]] that inhabited [[Swordsman (Jacques Duquesne)|Jaques Duquesne's]] body
</gallery>
</div>

Talk:Bloodstone, Ulysses

Zeraphyne — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:30:34 GMT

Zeraphyne: Which Cap?

== Which Cap? ==

A Captain America is mentioned in the bio of Bloodstone (sixth column) that operated during the Revlutionary War. Is that the same Cap like the Captain America (Steven Rogers) that is mentioned on the disambiguation page of Cap? Greetings [[User:Zeraphyne|Zeraphyne]] 06:30, 21 April 2007 (CDT)

Bloodstone, Ulysses

Zeraphyne — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:25:49 GMT

Zeraphyne: Added/corrected links, corrected typos

{{Powerbox|
universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| real_name = Ulysses Bloodstone
| identity = The general public was unaware of his existence, or that he was Ahab or Frank
| occupation = (At time of death) Adventurer, hunter, soldier of fortune; former movie actor, sailor, pirate, whaling ship captain, major in the army of Colonial America, hunter/gatherer
| place_of_birth = Northern Vanaheim (later Scandinavia), European continent, circa 8250 B.C.
| groups = (Formerly) the Explorers Club, [[Monster Hunters]], the crew of the Pequod, an unnamed Vanir tribe
| citizenship = None
| education = Unrevealed
| aliases = Frank, Ahab, numerous others; possibly mistaken for Beowulf
| relatives = Elise Bloodstone (widow), [[Bloodstone, Elsa|Elsa Bloodstone]] (daughter); possibly other wives and/or children gathered over the millennia
| height = 6'2"
| weight = 225 lbs.
| eyes = Blue
| hair = Blonde
| abilities = Bloodstone was experienced in virtually every human form of combat and martial arts, and possessed vast knowledge of weaponry
| weapons = Has used a variety of bladed and ballistic weapons; his favorite was a specially designed shotgun that fired explosives shells which he psychically detonated. The shotgun could fire five rounds before it required reloading. He had weapons specially designed for fighting [[Glossary:V#vampire|vampires]].
| paraphernalia = Bloodstone had a lamp that sensed danger and could [[Glossary:T#teleportation|teleport]] him to its site.
| powers = Bloodstone’s Bloodgem fragment granted him [[Glossary:S#superhuman|superhuman]] stamina, agility, senses, and vast regenerative powers, enabling him to regenerate from virtually any injury up to the dispersion of a vital portion of his bodily molecules (some sources claim he could regenerate if a single cell survived). He was immune to aging and conventional diseases and did not require air, food, or water. Removal of the [[Bloodgem]] proved to be rapidly fatal.

Bloodstone possessed an invisible "third eye" on his forehead, granting him extrasensory perception, enabling him to see human auras (and thus see people in the dark) and mentally access [[Glossary:A#astral plane|astral planes]]. He had limited [[Glossary:T#telekinetic|telekinetic]] powers and could also enter suspended animation.
| debut = (as Frank) Strange Tales #73 (1960), (as Bloodstone) Marvel Presents #1 (1975)
| origin = Marvel Presents #1-2 (1975); Rampaging Hulk #3-4, and 8 (1977, 1978); Captain America #357 (1989); Thunderbolts #45-46 (2000-2001)
| significant_issues = Battled Orrgo (Defenders #9, 2001); Revolutionary War activities (Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #6-7, 1999); joined with Monster Hunters against Kro, history as Ahab revealed (Marvel Universe #4-7, 1998); Monster Hunters assisted proto-First Line against Skrulls (Marvel:The Lost Generation #2, 2001); defeated the Possessor (Marvel Presents #1-2, 1975); directly opposed and slain by Conspiracy, defeated by Exo-Mind (Rampaging Hulk #1-6 and 8, 1977-1978); Sternum used in collection of Bloodgem fragments by Baron Zemo (Captain America #357-362, 1989); Elsa gained Bloodgem fragment, numerous past adventures of Ulysses Bloodstone recounted (Bloodstone #1-4, 2001-2002)
}}{{Headshot|
|main_image=bloods1.jpg
}}
{{bio|
bio_text= In the distant past, an ancient race of [[Glossary:G#god|gods]] existed in an [[Glossary:A#alien|alien]] universe where chaos rather then order was the binding force of the cosmos. These gods created the Bloodgem in order to conquer other [[Glossary:D#dimension|dimensions]], intending to turn those realms into a form similar to their own. The Bloodgem served as a conduit for the energies of the Hellfire Helix, an [[Glossary:I#interdimensional|interdimensional]] nexus point through which all [[Glossary:M#magic|magic]] and energies pass. These energies somehow created a consciousness which is known as the Exo-Mind.

As per the wishes of these gods, the Exo-Mind created Ulluxyl Kwan Tae Syn as its guardian; the gods needed five such guardians needed to complete the ritual necessary for interdimensional travel. However the Exo-Mind had no interest in the outcome of their goals and sabotaged their ritual. The Bloodgem was hurled across [[Glossary:T#time|time]] and space, arriving in the final stages of a collapsing universe. The Bloodgem survived the death of that reality and was released during the subsequent "[[Glossary:B#Big Bang|Big Bang]]" that created the current [[Earth]] dimension. The Bloodgem spawned the future Star of Capistan at some point.

Billions and billions of years later, the Bloodgem was one of the gems brought to [[Kree-Lar]] by scientists investigating the Alpha and Omega Stones, uniting a series of artifacts which also accessed the Hellfire Helix. The gems were linked to form the Lifestone tree, which genetically remade eight representatives to serve as the [[Chosen Eight of Fate]] (occasionally referred to as the Guardians of the Galaxy), whose purpose was to maintain peace among and between the inhabited worlds. This group was active for over two hundred years, after which galactic peace collapsed. Efforts to steal the Lifestones caused a warp-drive implosion, creating a fissure in space that shattered many of the Lifestones to the far corners of the galaxy and beyond. Among these were the crystals that would become known as the Godstone (which empowered the Star-God of [[Other Realm]] and the [[Man-Wolf]]), the Ka Stone (which empowered the [[Sphinx (Anath-Na Mut)|Sphinx]]), the Moongem (which empowered [[Moonstone]] and [[Nefarius]] while he was Moonstone), the Power Prism (which empowered [[Doctor Spectrum (Kinji Obatu)]] and all other 616 [[Doctor Spectrum|Doctor Spectrums]]), and the gem that empowered the [[Blue Diamond]]. Like the Bloodgem, many of the Lifestones have complex origins prior to the creation of the Lifstone Tree.

The Bloodgem itself arrived on Earth in 8250 B.C. The utilization of the Bloodgem had allowed it to be located anew by the Exo-Mind, which allegedly decided that it wished to observe the evolution of [[Humans|humanity]] through disinterested eyes. It required a host whose entire existence revolved around a single purpose; it decided on revenge. The Exo-Mind dispatched Ulluxy'l to Earth and he rapidly created a citadel in a cavern around the Bloodgem. The gem's fiery trip through Earth's atmosphere had drawn the attention of a hunter who directed his subsequent hunts in that direction. Spying a cloaked figure (Ulluxy'l), the hunter followed him into a cavern where he approached an advanced citadel. Though shocked by Ulluxy'l's monstrous appearance, the hunter was granted great power by Ulluxy'l and sent to bring his tribe to the citadel, so they too could gain power. However, the ceremony proved fatal to the hunter's tribe. The hunter, who had survived due to the energies he now possessed, leapt atop the Bloodgem in an effort to stop the process. The Bloodgem exploded, and one geometrically perfect fragment imbedded itself in the savage's sternum, while the rest of the pieces were scattered across the planet. The Bloodgem's fragments each accessed only certain "wavelengths" of energy. The hunter had become immortal, and he dedicated himself to exacting revenge upon Ulluky'l, the being whom he held responsible for the deaths of his people. The savage took the name of Ulysses Bloodstone. In time, fragments came into the possession of others, such as [[Raa of the Hill People]] (one of the [[Anachronauts]]) and the man known as [[Merlin Demonspawn]] (also known as the Magus, the Maha Yogi, and the Mad Merlin).

For a hundred centuries, Bloodstone pursued his goal of taking down Ulluxy'l, while Ulluxy'l sought to re-gather the Bloodgem fragments. To keep Bloodstone from reaching him, Ulluxy'l dispatched hordes of [[Glossary:E#extradimensional|extradimensionally]] born monsters to kill him. Bloodstone triumphed over the creatures sent against him, but only succeeded in locating his arch foe a handful of times. When he lost Ulluxy’l’s trail completely, and was not involved in learning new languages, skills, or knowledge, Bloodstone went into a self-induced suspended animation, sometimes for up to a century at a time.

Shortly after his [[Glossary:M#mutation|mutation]], Bloodstone banished the powerful alien [[Orrgo]]. He was present in ancient Egypt, during the rise and fall of the Greek and Roman empires, and during the formation of the British Parliament. He served as a swashbuckling pirate on the high seas, enjoyed the Renaissance, and fought [[Glossary:D#demon|demons]] as one of the Puritans. He served as a major in the American army during the Revolutionary War, fighting alongside General Wallace Worthington and the Captain America of that period. In the 19th century, he took the name of Ahab and was captain of the Pequod, during which time his pursuit of an incarnation of the [[Atlanteans|Atlantean]] monster [[Giganto]] gave rise to the legend of Moby Dick.

By the early 20th century, Bloodstone had acquired a fortune through mercenary work and shrewd investments. Bloodstone served as a biplane pilot during World War I and fought Nosferatu vampires during the 1930's. In 1956, as Frank, he defeated the monstrous ant [[Grottu]] and helped form the [[Monster Hunters]], eventually encountering the likes of [[Gorgilla]], the [[Deviants|Deviant]] [[Kro]] (who had been unleashing many of the monstrous mutates that plagued the Earth at that time), [[Skrulls]], and the heroes who would become the [[First Line]]. Bloodstone also encountered [[Dracula]], the [[Frankenstein's Monster]], and the [[Living Mummy]], among countless others.

By the late 20th century, Bloodstone had established bases in six different locations across the globe, each with handpicked operatives. These included Bloodstone Island, Tropic of Cancer, near the Caribbean Ocean; Minibase-6, Harlem, New York; a base near Moscow, Russia; a mansion in Boston, Massachusetts; and at least two others. At some point he married a woman named Elise with whom he fathered a daughter named Elsa, but Ulysses left when she was two years old.

In the modern era, after defeating a [[Glossary:P#psychic|psychic]] monster known as the Possessor, Bloodstone followed the Bloodgem's guidance to work in film with director P.D.Q. Werne and actor Brad Carter; the latter accompanied Bloodstone on adventures.

The Exo-Mind allegedly came to tire of experiencing life through Bloodstone. It had Ulluxy'l ally himself with the [[Conspiracy]], a group of four others (surgeon Dr. Judan Bardham, the dark sorcerer Kaballa, ecdysiast Bubbles O'Day, and an intelligent dolphin named Atlan) assembled by the Exo-Mind to complete the five beings necessary to channel the Hellfire Helix's full energy into Earth. The Conspiracy was told that they would gain the Helix’s power, while giving the Exo-Mind a new perspective. The Conspiracy assisted Ulluxy&339;l in assembling the remaining Bloodgem fragments, but they betrayed Ulluxy'l, backing the evolved scientist [[Centurius]], who slew Ulluxy’l and replace him in the Conspiracy.

When Bloodstone became attracted to reporter Samantha Eden, the Conspiracy dispatched their agent [[Domino (Dominic Dunsinane)|Domino]] (Dominic Dunsinane) to prevent bloodstone from becoming distracted from his single-minded quest, thus causing the Exo-Mind to lose its hold on him. After battling agents of the Conspiracy, including the [[Killer Shrike]] and the monsters [[Goram]] and [[Sharzan]], Bloodstone was captured by Kaballa, and the Conspiracy cut the Bloodgem fragment from his chest leaving him for dead while they performed the ceremony to reassemble the fragments and gain their power. However, the Exo-Mind instead absorbed the Conspiracy's life forces, transformed the Bloodgem into a giant form which it inhabited, and rampaged through Manhattan. Clinging to life via residual Bloodgem energy, Bloodstone confronted the crystalline creature and cast his soul into it, disrupting the Hellfire Helix, severing the Exo-Mind's connection to Earth and shattering the Bloodgem, Bloodstone's form collapsed, leaving only a lifeless skeleton.

Years later, [[Baron Zemo (Helmut)|Baron Helmut Zemo]] located Bloodstone's skeleton in the Museum of Natural History, and used his sternum as a divining rod to track down the Bloodgem fragments, which he used to try to resurrect his father, [[Baron Zemo (Heinrich)|Baron Heinrich Zemo]]. However, the assembled Bloodgem summoned the Exo-Mind, which possessed Heinrich’s form and made plans to take over the Earth. The Bloodgem was shattered and fell into a volcano, banishing the Exo-Mind once again.

Elsa Bloodstone was later given a Bloodgem fragment and became a monster hunter in her own right.
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Bluebird (Sally Avril)

Zeraphyne — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:24:01 GMT

Zeraphyne: Added/corrected links

{{Powerbox|
universe = [[Marvel Universe]]
| real_name = Sally Avril
| aliases = None
| identity = Known to [[Spider-Man (Peter Parker)|Peter Parker]]
| occupation = High School Student
| citizenship = U.S.A
| place_of_birth = Queens, New York
| relatives = None
| groups = None
| education = High School Student
| height = 5'2"
| weight = 110 lbs.
| eyes = Brown
| hair = (As Sally) Black, (as Bluebird) Blonde
| powers = None
| abilities = Blue Bird was an accomplished gymnast
| weapons = She carried around with her Bluebird Eggs that were filled with ether and paint pellets.
| paraphernalia = She also had a retractable rope-line enabled her to scale buildings and insulated boots that protected her from electricity-based attacks
| debut = (as Avril) Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962), (as Bluebird) Untold Tales of Spider-Man #11 (1996)
| origin = unrevealed
| significant_issues = [[OHOTMU:Bibliography-Legacy90s#Bluebird_(Sally_Avril)|Official Handbook Bibliography]]
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bio_text=
Sally Avril was a girl who went to [[Midtown High School]] with Peter Parker and [[Thompson, Flash|Flash Thompson]]. She was a great gymnast who became fascinated with Spider-Man when the [[Daily Bugle]] offered a thousand dollar reward for Spider-Man's true [[Glossary:S#secret identity|identity]]. She then decided to find out who the wall-crawler really was to earn the reward money.

Sally began prowling the city one night with a pair of binoculars when she came upon a fight between Spider-Man and [[Batwing]]. After this encounter Sally began to follow Spider-Man, eventually witnessing him committing a robbery for [[Electro (Maxwell Dillon)|Electro]]. Following Spider-Man, Sally helped him take Electro down by giving him a swift kick to the head. To show his gratitude, Spider-Man posed with Sally for a picture. Sally (who by then was smitten by the wall-crawler) gave the picture to the Daily Bugle. Sally then got the idea to take pictures of Spider-Man for the Bugle, but when she arrived she found out that Peter Parker has already taken that job.

Sally then changed her plans and decided to become a [[Glossary:S#super-hero|super-hero]]. Enlisting the help of her friend's father for weapons and equipment, Sally donned a white, blue, and black costume with a blonde wig and dubbed herself Bluebird. She then went to Peter's house and asked him to take action photos of her. When Peter refused, Sally blackmailed him by threatening to reveal his Spider-Man photography to the rest of the school. Peter still refused and then told the school about his job at the Bugle. Refusing to give up, Sally decided to become Spider-Man's partner. Stepping into a fight with Electro and the [[Eel (Leopold Stryke)|Eel]], she enthusiastically took one of her "ether eggs" and tossed it at Electro, who merely laughed when only smoke arose from the shell, giving the [[Glossary:S#super-villain|villains]] the time they needed to escape.

Undeterred by her mistake and encouraged by her newfound fame — [[Allan, Liz|Liz Allan]] asked for her autograph — Bluebird joined Spider-Man's battle with the [[Scarlet Beetle]]. She found herself in constant danger but was luckily bailed out when Spider-Man threw one of her "ether eggs" into the Scarlet Beetle's mouth. Now realizing that Sally felt invulnerable because she was so sure Spider-Man would rescue her, the web-slinger decided to do nothing when the pair fought against the [[Black Knight (Nathan Garrett)|Black Knight]]'s thugs. As a result, Bluebird was quickly beaten into submission. Spider-Man then lectured her, telling her she should stop being a superhero. Instead, Sally decided to take more action photographs of Spider-Man. She convinced a friend to drive her to a spot where Spider-Man was fighting the Black Knight. En route, Sally's car ran a red light and was hit by an oncoming bus. She was killed in the wreck.
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Talk:Black Knight

Zeraphyne — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 23:18:04 GMT

Zeraphyne: Entered title

== Queen's Vengeance (Earth-398) ==

Most of the other characters in the [[Queen's Vengeance]] story arc aren't considered to be alternate versions - they link to the main articles. This also seems to be the consensus at the [http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/earthmorgan.htm Appendix]. So is it truly correct to have a separate entry on this disambiguation page for the Earth-398 Black Knight? --[[User:Lonesome Pinky|Lonesome Pinky]] 04:34, 26 January 2007 (CST)

As per the recent discussion at [[Talk:Blackbird]], I'm leaving this page as is. --[[User:Lonesome Pinky|Lonesome Pinky]] 18:42, 26 January 2007 (CST)

== False category? ==

Hi, guys!
I was thinking if [[Black Knight (Counter-Earth)]] shouldn't be listed under the Black Knights of alternative realities? Or is Counter-Earth not considered an alternate reality? [[User:Zeraphyne|Zeraphyne]] 18:16, 20 April 2007 (CDT)

Talk:Black Knight

Zeraphyne — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 23:16:47 GMT

Zeraphyne:

== Queen's Vengeance (Earth-398) ==

Most of the other characters in the [[Queen's Vengeance]] story arc aren't considered to be alternate versions - they link to the main articles. This also seems to be the consensus at the [http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/earthmorgan.htm Appendix]. So is it truly correct to have a separate entry on this disambiguation page for the Earth-398 Black Knight? --[[User:Lonesome Pinky|Lonesome Pinky]] 04:34, 26 January 2007 (CST)

As per the recent discussion at [[Talk:Blackbird]], I'm leaving this page as is. --[[User:Lonesome Pinky|Lonesome Pinky]] 18:42, 26 January 2007 (CST)

Hi, guys!
I was thinking if [[Black Knight (Counter-Earth)]] shouldn't be listed under the Black Knights of alternative realities? Or is Counter-Earth not considered an alternate reality? [[User:Zeraphyne|Zeraphyne]] 18:16, 20 April 2007 (CDT)