Elias Bogan is a character appearing in

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. Created by writer

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, the character

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'' #21 (July 2001). Bogan is a

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villain with telepathic powers. He is an antagonist to the superhero group known as the

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Fictional character biography

Elias Bogan is a wealthy, reclusive mutant who is rumored to be the inspiration for the

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. After losing a bet to Sebastian Shaw and his advisor Tessa, Bogan harbors a grudge against the latter and attempts to exact revenge years later by capturing her and branding her face with blood-like tattoos. However, Tessa is rescued by

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. In subsequent appearances, Bogan battles the X-Men, briefly enslaves

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, and gains access to Cerebra. He also establishes a secret base in the catacombs under the

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, where he once had a branch of the Hellfire Club.

Powers and abilities

Elias Bogan possesses

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abilities, which allow him to communicate with and possess others, often causing them to bleed from their eyes.

References

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