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Omega-level Mutants
Omega-level mutants are the fictional mutants appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics with the most powerful potential of their mutant abilities. Publication history In August 1986, the term was first introduced by Chris Claremont in ''Uncanny X-Men'' #208 as "Class Omega", but was not explained except referring to an exceptional level of power. It was first used to describe Rachel Summers' powers on which Nimrod reported that "upper limit of target-subject's abilities has yet to be determined." The term was not seen again until the 2001 limited series issue '' X-Men Forever'' #3, where Professor X described Iceman and Marvel Girl's "omega level mutant abilities" having unlimited potential. For a time, no firm definition was offered in the comics and the term "omega-level mutant" was simply used whenever a writer wanted audience to know that the character was a big deal ''(See inconsistency)''. This led several conflicting opinions and debates among fans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mutant (Marvel Comics)
In American comic books published by Marvel Comics, a mutant is a human being that possesses a genetics, genetic trait called the X-gene. It causes the mutant to develop Superpower (ability), superhuman powers that manifest at puberty. Human mutants are sometimes referred to as a human subspecies ''Homo sapiens superior'' or simply ''Homo superior''. Mutants are the evolutionary progeny of ''Homo sapiens'', and are actually revealed to be the next stage in human evolution. The accuracy of this is the subject of much debate in the Marvel Universe. Unlike Marvel's mutates, which are characters who develop their powers only after exposure to outside stimuli or energies (such as Spider-Man, Captain America, Fantastic Four, Hulk), mutants have innate Mutation, genetic mutations from birth. Publication history Early antecedents A March 1952 story in ''Amazing Detective Cases'' #11 called "The Weird Woman" tells of a woman describing herself as a mutant who seeks a similarly superh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |