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Nanny And Orphan-Maker
Nanny and Orphan-Maker are supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Their first appearances were in ''X-Factor'' #30 (Nanny) and #31 (Orphan-Maker). The duo see themselves as "protectors" of mutant children, whom they abduct after murdering their parents. While intelligent, Nanny is highly irrational. Orphan-Maker, who is a young child encased in an adult-sized armor, behaves with the immaturity of his actual age. Publication history Nanny and Orphan-Maker first appeared as opponents of X-Factor, a super-team made up of the five original X-Men. Nanny first appeared in ''X-Factor'' #30 (August 1988), while Orphan-Maker was introduced in ''X-Factor'' #31 (September 1988). They were created by Louise Simonson and Walt Simonson. They eventually became regular supporting characters in books featuring X-Men-related characters. Their appearances include ''X-Factor'' #35 (December 1988), #40 (May 1989), ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #247-248 (August–September ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mutant (Marvel Comics)
In American comic books published by Marvel Comics, a mutant is a human being that possesses a genetics, genetic trait called the X-gene. It causes the mutant to develop Superpower (ability), superhuman powers that manifest at puberty. Human mutants are sometimes referred to as a human subspecies ''Homo sapiens superior'' or simply ''Homo superior''. Mutants are the evolutionary progeny of ''Homo sapiens'', and are actually revealed to be the next stage in human evolution. The accuracy of this is the subject of much debate in the Marvel Universe. Unlike Marvel's mutates, which are characters who develop their powers only after exposure to outside stimuli or energies (such as Spider-Man, Captain America, Fantastic Four, Hulk), mutants have innate Mutation, genetic mutations from birth. Publication history Early antecedents A March 1952 story in ''Amazing Detective Cases'' #11 called "The Weird Woman" tells of a woman describing herself as a mutant who seeks a similarly superh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jubilation Lee
Jubilation "Jubilee" Lee is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Marc Silvestri, the character first appeared in ''Uncanny X-Men'' #244 (May 1989). Jubilee is a member of the human subspecies known as Mutant (Marvel Comics), mutants, born with superhuman abilities. She can generate pyrotechnic energy blasts from her hands. Introduced as an orphaned "mall rat" from Beverly Hills, Jubilee joined the X-Men in the early 1990s, becoming the team's youngest member and often playing a sidekick role to her father-figure, Wolverine (character), Wolverine. Jubilee eventually joined the junior team Generation X (comics), Generation X, and was a prominent character in the 1990s X-Men: The Animated Series, ''X-Men'' animated series. In late 2004, Marvel launched a self-titled six-part limited series for Jubilee set in Los Angeles, written by Robert Kirkman. In early 2011, she appeared in the four-part limited ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nekra
Nekra (Nekra Sinclair) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by Steve Gerber and Ross Andru for the 1973 comic book ''Shanna the She-Devil''. She is a mutant caused by an atomic explosion at the Los Alamos Proving Grounds, as was the mutant supervillain Mandrill. Publication history Nekra first appeared in ''Shanna the She-Devil'' #5 (August 1973), and was created by Steve Gerber and Ross Andru. The character subsequently appears in ''Marvel Two-In-One'' #3 (May 1974), ''Daredevil'' #109–112 (May–August 1974), ''Spider-Woman'' #13–16 (June–July 1979), #50 (June 1983), ''West Coast Avengers'' #2 (October 1985), ''The Vision and the Scarlet Witch'' #1–2 (October–November 1985), #12 (September 1986), ''Web of Spider-Man'' #46 (January 1989), ''Alpha Flight'' #79–80 (December 1989–January 1990), ''Avengers Spotlight'' #29 (February 1990), ''Avengers West Coast'' #65 (December 1990), and the graphic n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cypher (comics)
Cypher (Douglas Aaron "Doug" Ramsey) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character appears usually in the X-Men family of books, in particular those featuring the New Mutants, of which Cypher has been a member. Cypher belongs to the subspecies of humans called mutants, who are born with superhuman abilities. He is able to easily understand any language, whether spoken or written. The character is not related to the cyborg of the same name who appeared in ''Sabretooth and Mystique'' (1996–1997). Publication history Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Sal Buscema, the character first appeared in ''The New Mutants'' #13 (March 1984). Initially used as a supporting cast member, he was assimilated into the titular superteam in ''The New Mutants'' #21 (November 1984). During his run as a member of the team, Cypher was the least popular of the New Mutants, as series writer Louise Simonson recounted: "He wasn't fun to draw. He just ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nightcrawler (character)
Nightcrawler is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly in association with the X-Men. Created by writer Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum, he debuted in the comic book '' Giant-Size X-Men'' #1 (May 1975). By the time of his creation, there was already another Marvel character with the same name, but with a hyphen (Night-Crawler), which was later changed to Dark-Crawler to avoid confusion. Nightcrawler, the superhero identity of Kurt Wagner, is a member of a fictional subspecies of humanity known as mutants, who possess an X-gene that can cause possible physical mutations and in many cases grants some form of superhuman ability. Nightcrawler possesses superhuman agility, the ability to teleport, and adhesive hands and feet. His physical mutations include indigo-colored velvety fur which allows him to become nearly invisible in shadows, two-toed feet and three-fingered hands, yellow eyes, pointed ears, and a prehensile tail. In Ni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarn The Uncaring
T-Ray Taegukgi Taegukgi (Tae-Won) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by Jed MacKay and Alessandro Vitti, first appeared in ''Taskmaster'' (vol. 3) #3 (February 2021). Taegukgi is a South Korean superhero and field leader of the Tiger Division (comics), Tiger Division, the country's superhuman response team, and is regarded as its greatest national hero.''Black Cat Annual'' (vol. 2) #1 Orphaned as a baby in 1950 during the Korean War, Tae-Won was adopted by a similarly orphaned young woman whom he saw as his ''ajumma''. Despite her best efforts, a young Tae-Won fell in with a group of thieves, which eventually became a criminal gang as they got older. In 1978, when the gang broke into a government facility to steal valuable materials, Tae-Won was exposed to energies created by the Psylot Gem, an Asgard (comics), Asgardian artifact left behind in Korea by Loki (Marvel Comics), Loki many years ago, which was being ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
X Of Swords
"X of Swords" (pronounced "Ten of Swords") is a comic book crossover story arc set during the larger " Krakoan Age" storyline, which debuted in September 2020, published by Marvel Comics. It was part of Marvel's "Dawn of X" relaunch of its ''X-Men'' books, following the "House of X" and "Powers of X" storylines. "X of Swords" was followed by the 2021 " Hellfire Gala" storyline. Publication history "X of Swords" (September – November 2020) was the first crossover of the Krakoan Age since the relaunch ''House of X'' and ''Powers of X'' event it concluded the Dawn of X publishing initiative and launched the Reign of X publishing initiative. As with ''Powers of X'', "the 'X' in the title is meant to be read as 'Ten'". It was initially teased in '' Free Comic Book Day 2020: X-Men'' #1 before being announced at C2E2 in February 2020 as the upcoming 15-part X-Men summer crossover storyline. The title is a "reference to the Ten of Swords", a tarot card that "generally represe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saturnyne
Opal Luna Saturnyne is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by Dave Thorpe and Alan Davis for their ''Captain Britain'' stories. Formerly the servant of Roma, she is currently the Omniversal Majestrix and rightful Ruler of Otherworld, charged with the safety of the Omniverse. Publication history Her first appearance was in '' Marvel Superheroes'' #381 playing a major part in Alan Moore and Alan Davis' '' Jaspers' Warp'' storyline. She later had a recurring role in the pages of ''Excalibur''. Fictional character biography Saturnyne originally hails from Earth 9, one in a myriad of alternative universes. She is a highly intelligent and ambitious woman and ends up on Otherworld as the Omniversal Majestrix. In this role she is part of the Dimensional Development Court, overseeing the Captain Britain Corps and charged with the safekeeping and maintenance of order and reality of the entire Omniverse. Saturnyne repo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avalon (Marvel Comics)
Avalon, also known as Otherworld, is a fictional dimension appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is based on the mythical Avalon from Celtic and, more specifically, Irish and Welsh mythology. Avalon first appeared in ''Fantastic Four'' #54 (September 1966) by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Avalon's dimension was referred to as 'Otherworld' for the first time in '' Captain Britain'' #1 (October 1976) by Chris Claremont, Herb Trimpe, and Fred Kida. General description Avalon is a small other-dimensional planetary body located in a pocket dimension adjacent to Earth. It is formed by the collective subconscious of the inhabitants of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The dimension of Avalon is also known as Otherworld. However, the island of Avalon within this dimension is actually only a small part of a larger dimension which is the Otherworld. Other places within this dimension include Fomor (home of the Fomorians), Annwn (home of the dea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madelyne Pryor
Madelyne Jennifer Pryor is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Paul Smith (comics), Paul Smith, the character first appeared in ''Uncanny X-Men'' #168 (April 1983). Primarily featured off-and-on as an antagonist of the X-Men, Madelyne Pryor is a clone (genetics), clone of Jean Grey, the ex-Romantic interest, love-interest and first wife of Cyclops (Marvel Comics), Cyclops, and the mother of Cable (character), Cable. She was a long-standing member of the ''X-Men'' supporting cast until a series of traumas eventually led to her being manipulated into becoming the Goblin Queen. Jennifer Hale voices Madelyne Pryor in ''X-Men '97'', a sequel series to ''X-Men: The Animated Series''. Publication history Madelyne Pryor was introduced during the acclaimed 1983 ''Uncanny X-Men'' run that saw long-time writer Chris Claremont pair with artist Paul Smith (comics), Paul Smith for a series of issues that woul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |