Fafnir
Falcon
Falcona
Falligar the Behemoth
Falligar the Behemoth, also known simply as Falligar, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He makes a single appearance in ''
Thor: God of Thunder'' #3 (December 2012).
Falligar is a fictional deity who appears as one of the victims of
Gorr the God Butcher
Gorr the God Butcher is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Jason Aaron and Esad Ribic, Gorr first appeared in '' Thor: God of Thunder'' #2 (January 2013).
Gorr the God Butcher has been desc ...
, who killed Falligar and left his corpse rotting on the shores of his home planet, with his worshipers surrounding him and praying for his resurrection.
Falligar the Behemoth in other media
Falligar's corpse appears in ''
Thor: Love and Thunder''.
Famine
Famine is the name of several characters appearing in
American comic book
An American comic book is a thin periodical literature originating in the United States, commonly between 24 and 64 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, American comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publ ...
s published by
Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
, usually as one of the
Horsemen of Apocalypse
The Horsemen of Apocalypse are a team of supervillain characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Led by Apocalypse (character), Apocalypse, they are loosely based on the Biblical Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse fr ...
.
Autumn Rolfson
Roderick Campbell
Jeb Lee
Shiro Yoshida
Famine (First Horseman of Apocalypse)
Famine is the one of four children of
Apocalypse
Apocalypse () is a literary genre originating in Judaism in the centuries following the Babylonian exile (597–587 BCE) but persisting in Christianity and Islam. In apocalypse, a supernatural being reveals cosmic mysteries or the future to a ...
and
Genesis
Genesis may refer to:
Religion
* Book of Genesis, the first book of the biblical scriptures of both Judaism and Christianity, describing the creation of the Earth and of humankind
* Genesis creation narrative, the first several chapters of the Bo ...
, born and raised on
Okkara. He and his siblings grow up to be the first
Horsemen of Apocalypse
The Horsemen of Apocalypse are a team of supervillain characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Led by Apocalypse (character), Apocalypse, they are loosely based on the Biblical Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse fr ...
and fight against the
Brood
Brood may refer to:
Nature
* Brood, a collective term for offspring
* Brooding, the incubation of bird eggs by their parents
* Bee brood, the young of a beehive
* Individual broods of North American periodical cicadas:
** Brood X, the largest br ...
in
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt () was a cradle of civilization concentrated along the lower reaches of the Nile River in Northeast Africa. It emerged from prehistoric Egypt around 3150BC (according to conventional Egyptian chronology), when Upper and Lower E ...
.
When the forces of the dimension of Amenth invade Earth and split Okkara into
Krakoa
Krakoa is a fictional living island appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It first appeared in '' Giant-Size X-Men'' #1 and was created by Len Wein and Dave Cockrum. While often depicted as an antagonist, Krakoa later fe ...
and
Arakko
A-Bomb
Abomination
Absorbing Man
Abraxas
Abyss
Abyss is the name of two characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Nils Styger
Abyss is a mutant and the half-brother of Nightcrawler. He was cr ...
, Famine, along with his mother, his siblings, all Okkaran mutants, and the newly created island of Arakko, is voluntarily sealed away in Amenth to stop the invasion while his father Apocalypse remains on Earth.
After Genesis becomes
Annihilation
In particle physics, annihilation is the process that occurs when a subatomic particle collides with its respective antiparticle to produce other particles, such as an electron colliding with a positron to produce two photons. The total energy a ...
's new host, Arakko is subjugated and united with the forces of Amenth.
Famine and his siblings are sent to
Otherworld
In historical Indo-European religion, the concept of an otherworld, also known as an otherside, is reconstructed in comparative mythology. Its name is a calque of ''orbis alius'' (Latin for "other world/side"), a term used by Lucan in his desc ...
to destroy the province of Dryador and lay siege to the Starlight Citadel. When
Summoner successfully lures Apocalypse to Otherworld, the Horsemen attack and severely wound their father. When
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 O ...
intervenes and arranges the
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-M ...
tournament,
Famine travels to Amenth with
Death
Death is the end of life; the irreversible cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism. Death eventually and inevitably occurs in all organisms. The remains of a former organism normally begin to decompose sh ...
to recruit the
White Sword and to retrieve Death's prophesied sword, the Black Bone of Amduat.
While
War
War is an armed conflict between the armed forces of states, or between governmental forces and armed groups that are organized under a certain command structure and have the capacity to sustain military operations, or between such organi ...
and Death participate in the tournament, Famine and
Pestilence serve as the regents of Dryador
and later fights against the Krakoan mutants to invade Earth. Following the battle and Annihilation's defeat, Famine returns to Amenth with his siblings (excluding Death) and their parents,
though he and Pestilence continue to act as regents of Dryador.
When Genesis incites a civil war on Planet Arakko, Famine joins his mother there and fights against
Storm
A storm is any disturbed state of the natural environment or the atmosphere of an astronomical body. It may be marked by significant disruptions to normal conditions such as strong wind, tornadoes, hail, thunder and lightning (a thunderstor ...
and her allies.
After the war ends, he joins his mother and War in exile on
Phobos.
Powers and abilities of Famine
Famine is an
Omega-level mutant
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 Cl ...
with the ability to control water, even able to extract it from the bodies of living beings.
He is also very long-lived, having been alive for thousands of years.
Fancy Dan
Fandral
Fang
Fang is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Fang I
Fang is a Lupak, a wolf-like alien and member of the Royal Elite of the
Shi'ar
The Shi'ar ( ) are a fictional species of aliens appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Shi'ar Empire (or Imperium) is a vast collection of alien species, cultures, and worlds situated close to the Skrull and Kree Em ...
Imperial Guard
An imperial guard or palace guard is a special group of troops (or a member thereof) of an empire, typically closely associated directly with the emperor and/or empress. Usually these troops embody a more elite status than other imperial force ...
. Created by
Chris Claremont
Christopher S. Claremont (; born November 25, 1950) is an English-born American comic book writer and novelist. Claremont is best known for his 16-year stint on ''Uncanny X-Men'' from 1975 to 1991, far longer than that of any other writer,Clarem ...
and
Dave Cockrum
David Emmett Cockrum (; November 11, 1943 – November 26, 2006) was an American comics artist known for his co-creation of the new X-Men characters Nightcrawler (character), Nightcrawler, Storm (Marvel Comics), Storm, Colossus (character), Colos ...
, the character first appeared in ''X-Men'' #107 (October 1977). In later appearances, the character develops new abilities, including teleportation, flight, energy projection, and matter manipulation.
[''Wolverines'' #11 (May 2015).] Like many original members of the Imperial Guard, Fang is the analog of a character from
DC Comics
DC Comics (originally DC Comics, Inc., and also known simply as DC) is an American comic book publisher owned by DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. DC is an initialism for "Detective Comics", an American comic book seri ...
'
Legion of Super-Heroes
The Legion of Super-Heroes is a superhero team appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Otto Binder and artist Al Plastino, the Legion is a group of superpowered beings living in the 30th and 31st centuries of t ...
: in his case
Timber Wolf.
[Cronin, Brian]
"Wolverine: Every Costume Marvel's Latest Resurrected Mutant Has Worn, Ever,"
''CBR'' (AUG. 25, 2018).
Fang is later infected by the
Brood
Brood may refer to:
Nature
* Brood, a collective term for offspring
* Brooding, the incubation of bird eggs by their parents
* Bee brood, the young of a beehive
* Individual broods of North American periodical cicadas:
** Brood X, the largest br ...
and killed by
Wolverine
The wolverine ( , ; ''Gulo gulo''), also called the carcajou or quickhatch (from East Cree, ''kwiihkwahaacheew''), is the largest land-dwelling species, member of the family Mustelidae. It is a muscular carnivore and a solitary animal. The w ...
. Following this, another Lupak named Nev-Darr is enlisted to replace him. When that one is killed, a third one takes his place.
Tamara Pearson
Tamara Pearson is a worker of
Ezekiel Sims
Ezekiel "Zeke" Sims is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, usually as a supporting character in stories featuring Spider-Man and Silk (character), Silk; versions of the character from Multiverse (Marvel Comic ...
who once helped him in welcoming
Silk
Silk is a natural fiber, natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be weaving, woven into textiles. The protein fiber of silk is composed mainly of fibroin and is most commonly produced by certain insect larvae to form cocoon (silk), c ...
into the bunker where they kept her safe from
Morlun.
Akihiro
Fantasia
Fantasia is a fictional character in the
Marvel Universe
The Marvel Universe is a fictional shared universe where the stories in most American comic book titles and other media published by Marvel Comics take place. Superhero teams such as the Avengers, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, the Guardia ...
. She first appeared in ''Captain America'' #352–353 (April–May 1989), and was created by
Mark Gruenwald
Mark Eugene Gruenwald ( ; June 18, 1953 – August 12, 1996) was an American comic book writer, editor, and occasional penciler known for his long association with Marvel Comics.
Career
Early career
Gruenwald got his start in comics f ...
and
Kieron Dwyer
Kieron Dwyer (born March 6, 1967) is an American comics artist. He is best known for his work for Marvel Comics and DC Comics as well as for his creator-owned projects.
Biography
During his career, Dwyer has worked on such comic book titles as ...
. The character subsequently appears as Fantasma beginning in ''The Avengers'' #319–324 (July–October 1990).
Fantasia was a member of the
Supreme Soviets
The Soviet Super-Soldiers () are a fictional team of super heroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The team first appeared in '' The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #258 (April 1981). The team's storylines are a reflectio ...
. The team had been sent by the Soviet government to capture the
Soviet Super-Soldiers, who were attempting to defect to the United States. Fantasia disguised the team members with an illusion to appear as members of the
Avengers
Avenger(s) or The Avenger(s) may refer to:
Arts, entertainment, and media Marvel Comics universe
* Avengers (comics), a team of superheroes
**Avengers (Marvel Cinematic Universe), a central team of protagonist superheroes of "The Infinity Sag ...
:
Red Guardian
The Red Guardian (Russian: Красный страж, ''Krasnyy Strazh'') is the name of several fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics: Aleksey Lebedev, Alexei Shostakov, Tania Belinsky, Josef Petkus, ...
as
Captain America
Captain America is a superhero created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby who appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in '' Captain America Comics'' #1, published on December 20, 1940, by Timely C ...
,
Perun
In Slavic paganism, Slavic mythology, Perun () is the highest god of the Pantheon (religion), pantheon and the god of sky, thunder, lightning, storms, rain, law, war, fertility and oak trees. His other attributes were fire, mountains, wind, ir ...
as
Thor
Thor (from ) is a prominent list of thunder gods, god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding æsir, god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred trees and groves in Germanic paganism and mythology, sacred g ...
,
Crimson Dynamo
Crimson Dynamo ( Russian: Багровое Динамо, '; also Красное Динамо (Krasnoe Dinamo)) is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics who have all been powered armor–weari ...
as
Iron Man
Iron Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, the character first appearan ...
, and
Sputnik
Sputnik 1 (, , ''Satellite 1''), sometimes referred to as simply Sputnik, was the first artificial Earth satellite. It was launched into an elliptical low Earth orbit by the Soviet Union on 4 October 1957 as part of the Soviet space progra ...
as the
Vision
Vision, Visions, or The Vision may refer to:
Perception Optical perception
* Visual perception, the sense of sight
* Visual system, the physical mechanism of eyesight
* Computer vision, a field dealing with how computers can be made to gain und ...
. Eventually, the real Captain America defeated the Supreme Soviets and freed the badly wounded Soviet Super-Soldiers.
Fantasia later changed her name to Fantasma when the team became known as the People's Protectorate. Eventually the team broke up and merged with the Soviet Super-Soldiers to form the
Winter Guard
Winter guard (sometimes spelled "winterguard") is an indoor Color guard (flag spinning), color guard sport and performance art derived from military ceremonies. Modern winter guard is a competitive, performance-based activity which incorporates c ...
.
Fantasma is rescued from a time anomaly by the Winter Guard, with her former teammates of the Protectorate on her trail. It is revealed that Fantasma is a
Dire Wraith
The Dire Wraiths are a fictional extraterrestrial species appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics and IDW Publishing. The Dire Wraiths are the main opponents of Rom the Space Knight.
Publication history
The Dire Wraiths firs ...
queen, and she aligns herself with
the Presence and fights the Winter Guard. She is defeated by banishing her into Limbo again.
Fantasia is a Russian soldier with super-powers. She is skilled in magic, especially in the use of illusions. She has also shown the ability to fly and certain mental abilities.
Mister Fantastic
Mooster Fantastic
Mooster Fantastic is an anthropomorphic
moose
The moose (: 'moose'; used in North America) or elk (: 'elk' or 'elks'; used in Eurasia) (''Alces alces'') is the world's tallest, largest and heaviest extant species of deer and the only species in the genus ''Alces''. It is also the tal ...
and animal version of Mister Fantastic.
Fantomex
Kat Farrell
Kat Farrell first appeared in ''
Deadline'' #1 and was created by Bill Rosemann. A reporter for the
Daily Bugle
The ''Daily Bugle'' (at one time ''The DB!'') is a fictional New York City tabloid newspaper appearing as a plot element in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The ''Daily Bugle'' is a regular fixture in the Marvel Universe, most ...
, Farrell is the co-head of ''
The Pulse'', a section of the Bugle which focuses on superheroes.
Initially, Farrell is interested in reporting on 'real' heroes, such as police officers and firefighters, and did not like being forced to cover superheroes.
Following six supervillain homicides, Farrell is led to murdered judge Michael Hart, who presided solely over superhero crimes. Hart's wife had also been murdered. The police suspect that it was a double homicide or Hart had killed his wife first. Farrell discovers that Hart had been murdered by the
Tinkerer
Tinker or tinkerer is an archaic term for an itinerant tinsmith who mends household utensils.
Description
''Tinker'' for metal-worker is attested from the thirteenth century as ''tyckner'' or ''tinkler''. Some travelling groups and Romani pe ...
. He had returned, though, with supernatural powers. Paul Swanson, fellow reporter, breaks into her apartment and kills her fish in an attempt to scare her off the case. Undeterred, she nevertheless decides to drop the story anyway, to protect Hart.
Farrell also participates in the investigation of fellow journalist Teri Kidder's death, and was the first to interview
Luke Cage
Lucas "Luke" Cage, born Carl Lucas and also known as Power Man, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Archie Goodwin, George Tuska, Roy Thomas, and John Romita Sr. in 1972, he was the first Af ...
when he brought the villain
Green Goblin
The Green Goblin is the alias of several supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, the first and best-known incarnation of the Green Goblin is Norman Osborn, ...
to justice.
Other versions of Kat Farrell
In the "
House of M
"House of M" is a 2005 comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics, consisting of an eight-issue comic book limited series with a number of crossover tie-in books written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Olivier Coipel. Its first i ...
" alternate reality, Farrell is still a reporter. She wants to write the truth but meets resistance because the ruling mutant class controls the newspapers. At one point she meets
Hawkeye, who is aware that reality has been altered.
Fasaud
Fatale
Fatale is a
supervillain
A supervillain, supervillainess or supercriminal is a major antagonist and variant of the villainous stock character who possesses Superpower (ability), superpowers. The character type is sometimes found in comic books and is often the primary ...
appearing in
American comic book
An American comic book is a thin periodical literature originating in the United States, commonly between 24 and 64 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, American comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publ ...
s published by
Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
. The fictional character appears in the comics featuring the
X-Men
The X-Men are a superhero team in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer/editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby, the team first appeared in Uncanny X-Men, ''The X-Men'' #1 (September 1963). Although initial ...
family of characters. She is an assassin who usually works for
Dark Beast.
Little is known about Fatale's youth. She is one of Europe's finest assassins and the
Dark Beast's most trusted servant. When Dark Beast becomes interested in the
X-Man
Nathaniel "Nate" Grey (X-Man) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly in association with the X-Men. Created by writer Jeph Loeb and artist Steve Skroce, the character first appeared in ''X-Man'' #1 ...
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained member of the clergy who is entrusted with a position of Episcopal polity, authority and oversight in a religious institution. In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance and administration of di ...
, he places Fatale undercover as a waitress named Amy Johnson in Harry's Hideaway, a bar the X-Men often visit to gather information for him. There she is able to scan Bishop's mind to find information about his ideal woman and changes her appearance to match this image. She takes the name Pamela Greenwood, but fails to get any closer to Bishop. He notices something familiar about Pamela, but never pursues his interest in her.
After his visit to the
Age of Apocalypse
"Age of Apocalypse" is a 1995 comic book crossover storyline mostly published in the X-Men franchise of books by Marvel Comics. The ''Age of Apocalypse'' briefly replaced the universe of Earth-616 and had ramifications in the main Marvel Comic ...
, Bishop begins having nightmares. He suspects that the character Pamela Greenwood is somehow connected and goes to her apartment to question her. Pamela reveals herself as Fatale and fights Bishop. However, Dark Beast, monitoring the fight, calls her off when
Beast
Beast most often refers to:
* Animal, a multicellular, eukaryotic organism in the biological kingdom Animalia
* The Beast (Revelation), one of three beasts described in the Book of Revelation
* Monster, a type of creature found in fiction, folklo ...
enters the fight. Seeing a new opportunity to infiltrate the X-Men, Dark Beast kidnaps Beast and takes his place.
Several months later in the story,
Havok is losing control of his powers. Both Dark Beast and Sugarman order their respective agents Fatale and Scarlett McKenzie to kidnap Havok so that they can brainwash him. Scarlett is able to trick a dazed and confused Havok into coming with her as far as Tokyo, Japan, en route to
Genosha
Genosha ( ) is a fictional country appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is an island nation that exists in the Marvel Universe and a prominent location in the X-Men comics. The fictional nation served as an allegory fo ...
, but they are intercepted by Fatale, who has hired the Tatsu clan's ninjas for their help in her mission. Havok is rescued by long-time X-ally Yukio and is reclaimed by X-Factor, who had followed the parties involved to Japan, driving off Fatale and Scarlett after a massive battle. Fatale later helps Dark Beast mask Havok's abduction by
Random
In common usage, randomness is the apparent or actual lack of definite pattern or predictability in information. A random sequence of events, symbols or steps often has no order and does not follow an intelligible pattern or combination. ...
, by penning a letter to Polaris. They disguise it as a letter from Havok, who has supposedly taken an extended leave of absence from the time and their relationship to try to cope with his problems on his own. When
Onslaught attacks the X-Men, Dark Beast reveals himself and offers his services to Onslaught. Dark Beast, Random, Fatale, and a brainwashed Havok form the Dark Descendants and fight X-Factor, but are defeated. Havok and Random escape, but Dark Beast and Fatale are sent to prison. Havok decides that Dark Beast's experiments might still be going on, and he allies himself with the telepath/teleporter Ever and forms a new incarnation of the
Brotherhood of Evil Mutants
The Brotherhood of Mutants (originally known as the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants) is a fictional group of mutants appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Brotherhood are among the chief adversaries of the X-Men. While the ...
, simply called The Brotherhood. Havok frees Fatale and Dark Beast from prison, telling them that he chose Fatale over Ever and that he wants both of them to join his Brotherhood. Both agreed but Havok disbands the group several weeks later when he discovers Dark Beast's hidden lab. Fatale sides with Dark Beast, but is defeated by Havok.
Fatale is de-powered during the "
Decimation" storyline. She later resurfaces in the 2007 "X-Cell" storyline in ''X-Factor'' vol. 3, alongside fellow former mutant
Blob as part of the terrorist group X-Cell. After Blob attempts to steal food from
Multiple Man
James Arthur Madrox, also called the Multiple Man, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer/editor Len Wein, he first appeared in '' Giant-Size Fantastic Four'' #4 (February 1975).
...
and
Rictor
Rictor (Julio Esteban "Ric" Richter) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, primarily in the ''X-Men'' family of books. The character was created by writer Louise Simonson and artist Walt Simonson and first ...
, resulting in a fight between Rictor and Blob, she is forced to step in and attack Multiple Man, recognizing him only after the blow creates a duplicate, one with no moral or physical difficulty with breaking her arm. She stabs the dupe with a concealed poisoned blade, before fleeing. She is later repowered by
Quicksilver and the Terrigen Mist, but when she begins to heat up from the effects of the Mist,
Abyss
Abyss may refer to:
Religion
* Abyss (religion), a bottomless pit, or a passage to the underworld
* Abyss (Thelema), a spiritual principle within the system of Thelema
Film and television
* ''The Abyss'' (1910 film), a Danish silent film s ...
flings her and
Reaper
A reaper is a farm implement that reaps (cuts and often also gathers) crops at harvest when they are ripe. Usually the crop involved is a cereal grass, especially wheat. The first documented reaping machines were Gallic reapers that were used ...
into the Brimstone Dimension and then follows them. The explosion that would have resulted from the Mist is forestalled by the frozen nature of time in the Brimstone Dimension.
In the 2014 opening storyline of the fourth volume of ''X-Factor'', which stars a new, corporate-sponsored incarnation of that team, it is revealed that A.I.M. scientist Terrance Hoffman managed to extract them from the Brimstone Dimension and capture them, draining them of the Terrigen Mist energies and leaving them powerless once again. He uses the mutants as guinea pigs, performing illegal experiments on them that they regard as torture. Serval Industries sends the new superhero team, X-Factor, consisting of
Polaris
Polaris is a star in the northern circumpolar constellation of Ursa Minor. It is designated α Ursae Minoris (Latinisation of names, Latinized to ''Alpha Ursae Minoris'') and is commonly called the North Star or Pole Star. With an ...
,
Gambit
A gambit (from Italian , the act of tripping someone with the leg to make them fall) is a chess opening in which a player sacrifices with the aim of achieving a subsequent advantage.
The word '' gambit'' is also sometimes used to describe si ...
and
Quicksilver to Hoffman's base to stop him and rescue the mutants, though they do not know that Fatale, Abyss, and Reaper are among them. Polaris frees Fatale, but Hoffman uses the energy drained from Abyss and Reaper to transform himself into a giant mutate of immense power. Quicksilver and Gambit manage to knock Hoffman unconscious and return him to normal, and when they prevent Reaper and Fatale from killing the unconscious Hoffman, Fatale cannot believe Polaris actually works with Pietro and lets him know about what he has done to her, Abyss, and Reaper in the past, they will never be even.
She soon enough turns her vow into reality, confronting the new X-Factor team during a conference press about the terrible things Quicksilver did under the assumption that it was a Skrull in disguise. Polaris has security take Fatale out, but Pietro holds them back, admitting his crimes in front of the media.
Father Time
Fen
Fen is a fictional character appearing in
American comic book
An American comic book is a thin periodical literature originating in the United States, commonly between 24 and 64 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, American comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publ ...
s published by
Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
. The character, created by
Bill Everett
William Blake Everett (; May 18, 1917 – February 27, 1973) was an American comic book writer-artist best known for creating Namor the Sub-Mariner as well as co-creating Zombie (comics), Zombie and Daredevil (Marvel Comics character), Daredevil ...
, first appeared in ''
Motion Picture Funnies Weekly
''Motion Picture Funnies Weekly'' is a 36-page American comic book created in 1939, and designed to be a promotional giveaway in movie theaters. While the idea proved unsuccessful, and only a handful of sample copies of issue #1 were printed, the ...
'' #1 (April 1939).
Fen is a member of the royal family of
Atlantis
Atlantis () is a fictional island mentioned in Plato's works '' Timaeus'' and ''Critias'' as part of an allegory on the hubris of nations. In the story, Atlantis is described as a naval empire that ruled all Western parts of the known world ...
and the mother of
Namor
Namor McKenzie (), also known as the Sub-Mariner, is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-artist Bill Everett for comic book packager Funnies Inc., the character first appeared in '' Moti ...
. She is killed by Socus in ''Namor, the Sub-Mariner'' #40 (1993).
Fen in other media
Fen appears in ''
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'', portrayed by
María Mercedes Coroy.
Fenris Wolf
Feral
Fer-de-Lance
Ferocia
Ferocia is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Fera was a K'un-Lun
wolf
The wolf (''Canis lupus''; : wolves), also known as the grey wolf or gray wolf, is a Canis, canine native to Eurasia and North America. More than thirty subspecies of Canis lupus, subspecies of ''Canis lupus'' have been recognized, includin ...
whose pack killed
Heather Rand outside of K'un-Lun. She was later evolved by the magics of Shirrair and has become a servant of
Master Khan under the name Ferocia.
Feron
Feron is the name of two related characters.
Feron
Feron is a wizard and member of
Excalibur
Excalibur is the mythical sword of King Arthur that may possess magical powers or be associated with the rightful sovereignty of Britain. Its first reliably datable appearance is found in Geoffrey of Monmouth's ''Historia Regum Britanniae''. E ...
. The character was created by
Alan Davis
Alan Davis (born 18 June 1956) is an English comic book writer and artist, known for his work on ''Captain Britain'', ''The Uncanny X-Men'', ''The ClanDestine, ClanDestine'', ''Detective Comics'', ''Excalibur (comic book), Excalibur'', ''JLA: ...
and first appeared in ''
Excalibur
Excalibur is the mythical sword of King Arthur that may possess magical powers or be associated with the rightful sovereignty of Britain. Its first reliably datable appearance is found in Geoffrey of Monmouth's ''Historia Regum Britanniae''. E ...
'' Vol. 1 #48 (January 1992).
Feron was trained by an order of monks for the return of
Necrom
Necrom is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character has been depicted as an enemy of the British superhero group Excalibur (comics), Excalibur. Created by writer/artist Alan Davis, the c ...
. Feron always levitated with his magic as it was believed when his feet first touched the Earth, he would become host to the
Phoenix Force
The Phoenix Force is a fictional entity appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum, the Phoenix Force is famous for its central role in ''The Dark Phoenix Saga'' storyline, and is in ...
. When
Necrom
Necrom is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character has been depicted as an enemy of the British superhero group Excalibur (comics), Excalibur. Created by writer/artist Alan Davis, the c ...
did return, Feron touched the ground but did not become host to the Phoenix, as
Rachel Summers
Rachel Anne Summers is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-plotter John Byrne (comics), John Byrne.
In her first appearance, the cha ...
was already the host. He then joined Excalibur to defeat Necrom. Feron went missing after a mishap with magic caused him to absorb
Meggan's powers and he turned to water and went missing. He would reappear, disgruntled by the fact nobody on Excalibur seemed to search for him. He took on the guise of
Executioner
An executioner, also known as a hangman or headsman, is an official who effects a sentence of capital punishment on a condemned person.
Scope and job
The executioner was usually presented with a warrant authorizing or ordering him to ...
and turned the
Crazy Gang against Excalibur. He was unmasked and he settled his differences with the team, even attending
Brian Braddocks's and
Meggan Puceanu's wedding. The team disbanded soon after.
Feron (ancestor)
Feron is an ancestor of Feron of Excalibur and a once student of
Necrom
Necrom is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character has been depicted as an enemy of the British superhero group Excalibur (comics), Excalibur. Created by writer/artist Alan Davis, the c ...
hailing from Earth-148. The character was created by
Alan Davis
Alan Davis (born 18 June 1956) is an English comic book writer and artist, known for his work on ''Captain Britain'', ''The Uncanny X-Men'', ''The ClanDestine, ClanDestine'', ''Detective Comics'', ''Excalibur (comic book), Excalibur'', ''JLA: ...
and first appeared in ''
Excalibur
Excalibur is the mythical sword of King Arthur that may possess magical powers or be associated with the rightful sovereignty of Britain. Its first reliably datable appearance is found in Geoffrey of Monmouth's ''Historia Regum Britanniae''. E ...
'' Vol. 1 #50 (March 1992).
The
Sorcerer Supreme of Earth-148, Necrom invited his students (Feron and
Merlyn) to help create a matrix of magical energy. The group traveled to Earth-616, where Feron contacted the
Phoenix Force
The Phoenix Force is a fictional entity appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum, the Phoenix Force is famous for its central role in ''The Dark Phoenix Saga'' storyline, and is in ...
and used its power to create towers on every Earth across the omniverse. Necrom then tried to drain Feron of the force, so he retaliated. Necrom took part of the Force, and Feron dedicated his life to prepare himself and his ancestors (including Feron) for his return.
Connie Ferrari
Connie Ferrari is a fictional defense lawyer in
Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
. The character, created by
Mark Waid
Mark Waid (; born March 21, 1962) is an American comic book writer best known for his work on DC Comics titles ''The Flash'', '' Kingdom Come'' and '' Superman: Birthright'' as well as his work on ''Captain America'', ''Fantastic Four'' and '' Da ...
and
Andy Kubert
Andrew Kubert (; born February 27, 1962) is an American comics artist, letterer, and writer. He is the son of Joe Kubert and brother of Adam Kubert, both of whom are also artists, and the uncle of comics editor Katie Kubert.
Kubert is a graduat ...
, first appeared in ''Captain America'' (vol. 3) #20 (August 1999).
Connie Ferrari was a well noted New York attorney. She met and started dating Steve Rogers who, unbeknownst to her, was actually
Captain America
Captain America is a superhero created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby who appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in '' Captain America Comics'' #1, published on December 20, 1940, by Timely C ...
. Their relationship would soon hit a snag due to Ferrari's continual defense towards criminals, most notably her brother David who was the
Answer. When Ferrari found out that Rogers and Cap were one and the same, she felt betrayed and broke up with him. Rogers later worked up the courage to apologize to her and the two parted as friends.
Later, Ferrari became the
Avengers
Avenger(s) or The Avenger(s) may refer to:
Arts, entertainment, and media Marvel Comics universe
* Avengers (comics), a team of superheroes
**Avengers (Marvel Cinematic Universe), a central team of protagonist superheroes of "The Infinity Sag ...
' attorney and gained an assistant named Amy. She seems to somewhat regret breaking up with Rogers as she has started dating men who look like him. She discovers that
Flatman unintentionally bought the rights to the name ''Avengers'' and comes asking to buy them from him. He agrees under the condition that the
Great Lakes Avengers
The Great Lakes Avengers (also known as The Lightning Rods, The Great Lakes X-Men, The Great Lakes Champions, and The Great Lakes Initiative) are a fictional superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The charac ...
be made official members of the team and she begrudgingly accepts. She later bails the team out of jail, after getting arrested over a bar fight, and inducts
Goodness Silva as a member, so that she doesn't get prosecuted by the authorities. During a visit to the GLA's headquarters, Connie discovers that the team had kidnapped Councilman Dick Snerd, who was the super-villain Nain Rouge. They later find out that Good Boy had attacked him, leaving him seriously injured, and drop him at a hospital. Connie then tells the team to lie low for a couple of days and stay out of trouble.
Ferret
The Ferret is a
Timely Comics
Timely Comics was the common name for the group of corporations that was the earliest comic book arm of American publisher Martin Goodman (publisher), Martin Goodman, and the entity that would evolve by the 1960s to become Marvel Comics. "Timely P ...
character who first appeared in ''
Marvel Mystery Comics
''Marvel Mystery Comics'' (first issue titled simply ''Marvel Comics'') is an American comic book series published during the 1930s–1940s period known to fans and historians as the Golden Age of Comic Books. It was the first publication of Mar ...
'' #4 (February 1940). He was a generic detective whose only notable feature was his pet
ferret
The ferret (''Mustela furo'') is a small, domesticated species belonging to the family Mustelidae. The ferret is most likely a domesticated form of the wild European polecat (''Mustela putorius''), as evidenced by the ferret's ability to inter ...
, Nosie. He wears a bulletproof vest and carries a gun.
The Ferret appeared in six stories during the
Golden Age of Comic Books
The Golden Age of Comic Books describes an era in the history of American comic books from 1938 to 1956. During this time, modern comic books were first published and rapidly increased in popularity. The superhero archetype was created and ma ...
, in ''Marvel Mystery Comics'' #4-9. In 2009, he appeared in the ''Marvel Mystery Comics 70th Anniversary Special'' and several issues of ''
The Marvels Project'', a limited series.
The Ferret aka Leslie Lenrow was a
New York City
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States, located at the southern tip of New York State on one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each coextensive w ...
based private investigator. He often consulted with the police on cases. In one case, he worked with
Namor
Namor McKenzie (), also known as the Sub-Mariner, is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-artist Bill Everett for comic book packager Funnies Inc., the character first appeared in '' Moti ...
and his companion Betty Dean, the
Human Torch
The Human Torch (Jonathan Lowell Spencer "Johnny" Storm) is a fictional superhero character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is a founding member of the Fantastic Four. He is writer Stan Lee's and ar ...
and his sidekick
Toro
Toro may refer to:
Places
*Toro, Molise, a ''comune'' in the Province of Campobasso, Italy
*Toro, Nigeria, a Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria
*Toro, Shizuoka, an archaeological site in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
*Toro, Zamora, a ''m ...
, the
Angel
An angel is a spiritual (without a physical body), heavenly, or supernatural being, usually humanoid with bird-like wings, often depicted as a messenger or intermediary between God (the transcendent) and humanity (the profane) in variou ...
, and
Electro and his creator Philo Zog to defeat
Nazi
Nazism (), formally named National Socialism (NS; , ), is the far-right politics, far-right Totalitarianism, totalitarian socio-political ideology and practices associated with Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party (NSDAP) in Germany. During H ...
Dr. Manyac, his green flame robots, and Project: Blockbuster, a giant version of the green flame robots.
In 1940, during a seemingly routine missing persons case, the Ferret and Nosie tailed a Professor Hamilton to a nondescript
brownstone
Brownstone is a brown Triassic–Jurassic sandstone that was historically a popular building material. The term is also used in the United States and Canada to refer to a townhouse clad in this or any other aesthetically similar material.
Ty ...
. In reality, Hamilton was a Nazi spy named Albrecht Kerfoot and the brownstone was a meeting place for spies. The Ferret was caught and stabbed in the heart with a dagger. His body was found by the Angel, who adopted his pet ferret and trailed the spies, eventually working with
Captain America
Captain America is a superhero created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby who appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in '' Captain America Comics'' #1, published on December 20, 1940, by Timely C ...
and
Bucky to defeat them.
Philip Fetter
Fever Pitch
Fever Pitch is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by
Jay Faerber and
Terry Dodson
Terry Dodson is an American comic book artist and penciller. He is best known for his work on titles such as ''Harley Quinn'', '' Trouble, Spider-Man/Black Cat: The Evil that Men Do'', '' Marvel Knights: Spider-Man'', ''Wonder Woman'' and ''Unca ...
, and first appeared in ''
Generation X
Generation X (often shortened to Gen X) is the Demography, demographic Cohort (statistics), cohort following the Baby Boomers and preceding Millennials. Researchers and popular media often use the mid-1960s as its starting birth years and the ...
'' #50 (February 1999).
Fever Pitch is a member of
Gene Nation who possesses
pyrokinesis
Pyrokinesis is a List of psychic abilities, psychic ability allowing a person to create and control fire with the mind. As with other parapsychological phenomena, there is no conclusive evidence in support of the actual existence of pyrokinesis. ...
, which gradually destroyed his body after manifesting and left him resembling a flaming skeleton. He is killed by the
Legacy Virus
The Legacy Virus is a fictional plague appearing in American comic books featuring the X-Men published by Marvel Comics. It first appeared in an eponymous storyline in Marvel Comics titles, from 1993 to 2001, during which it swept through the mut ...
in ''X-Force'' #13 (2009), but resurfaces during the Krakoan Age.
Fiery Mask
Fiery Mask (real name Jack Castle) is a fictional character appearing in
American comic book
An American comic book is a thin periodical literature originating in the United States, commonly between 24 and 64 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, American comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publ ...
s published by
Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
. He was a Golden Age superhero created by
Joe Simon
Joseph Henry Simon (born Hymie Simon; October 11, 1913 – December 14, 2011) was an American comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. Simon created or co-created many important characters in the 1930s–1940s Golden Age of Comic Books ...
and first appeared in ''
Daring Mystery Comics
''Daring Mystery Comics'' is an American comic-book series published by Timely Comics, a predecessor of Marvel Comics, during the 1930–40s period fans and historians call the Golden Age of Comic Books. Primarily a superhero anthology, it ran ei ...
'' #1 from
Timely Comics
Timely Comics was the common name for the group of corporations that was the earliest comic book arm of American publisher Martin Goodman (publisher), Martin Goodman, and the entity that would evolve by the 1960s to become Marvel Comics. "Timely P ...
.
He first appeared in ''Daring Mystery Comics'' #1, then in issues ''#5–6'' and then in ''Human Torch Comics'' #2. He returned in 2008 in ''
The Twelve''. Chris Weston has referred to him as "Marvel's
Green Lantern
Green Lantern is the name of several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. They fight evil with the aid of rings that grant them a variety of extraordinary powers, all of which come from imagination, fearlessness, ...
."
Fin
Fin Fang Foom
Finesse
Fire-Eater
Fire-Eater is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Tomas Ramirez was born in
Madrid, Spain
Madrid ( ; ) is the capital and List of largest cities in Spain, most populous municipality of Spain. It has almost 3.5 million inhabitants and a Madrid metropolitan area, metropolitan area population of approximately 7 million. It i ...
. He uses the traditional methods of circus
fire-eaters
In American history, the Fire-Eaters were a loosely aligned group of radical pro-secession Democrats in the antebellum South who urged the separation of the slave states into a new nation, in which chattel slavery and a distinctive "Southern ci ...
, and can consume flame within his mouth and then project it from his mouth without suffering injury. He uses incendiary "inferno discs" designed by himself and the
Clown
A clown is a person who performs physical comedy and arts in an Improvisational theatre#Comedy, open-ended fashion, typically while wearing distinct cosmetics, makeup or costume, costuming and reversing social norm, folkway-norms. The art of ...
. He works for the criminal organization, the
Circus of Crime
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0–9 198
A A-Force
A-Next
A.I. Army
The A.I. Army is a fictional organization appearing i ...
.
Firearm
Firebird
Firebrand
Firelord
Firepower
Firestar
Fisher King
The Fisher King is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer
Al Ewing
Al Ewing ( ; born 12 August 1977) is a British comics writer who has mainly worked in the small press, for '' 2000 AD'', and for Marvel Comics.
Career
Al Ewing began his career writing stories in the four-page '' Future Shocks'' format for '' ...
and artist Stefano Caselli, he first appeared in ''
X-Men Red
''X-Men: Red'' is an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics, featuring characters from X-Men stories.
The first series was an eleven-issue comic book series published by Marvel Comics in monthly installments between February and D ...
'' (vol. 2) #1 (June 2022).
The Fisher King, also known as the King of Nothing, was an
Arakkii with no
mutant
In biology, and especially in genetics, a mutant is an organism or a new genetic character arising or resulting from an instance of mutation, which is generally an alteration of the DNA sequence of the genome or chromosome of an organism. It i ...
powers. Born in the Abyssal Prisons of Amenth and tortured for refusing to submit to
Annihilation
In particle physics, annihilation is the process that occurs when a subatomic particle collides with its respective antiparticle to produce other particles, such as an electron colliding with a positron to produce two photons. The total energy a ...
, he had his name, identity, and memories psychically amputated at the age of six by
Azazoth and became telepathically undetectable, which allowed him to evade the Vile School omnipaths of
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 ...
and conspire against Annihilation. The Fisher King met
Zsora of the Spirit Flame after she stopped him from assassinating Tarn. They fell in love, married, and had two daughters,
Khora and
Zsen. The Fisher King, Zsora, and Zsora's sister
Syzya of the Smoke secretly reformed the Night Table of the
Great Ring of Arakko
A-Bomb
Abomination
Absorbing Man
Abraxas
Abyss
Abyss is the name of two characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Nils Styger
Abyss is a mutant and the half-brother of Nightcrawler. He was cr ...
and worked to bring down Tarn and subvert Annihilation's tyrannical rule over Arakko. During an attack on
Ora Serrata
The ora serrata is the serrated junction between the choroid and the ciliary body. This junction marks the transition from the simple, non-photosensitive area of the ciliary body to the complex, multi-layered, photosensitive region of the retina. ...
and the rest of the Great Ring, the Fisher King and Zsora were captured. Zsora was executed in front of their daughters and Zsen, believing her father a coward, subsequently allied with the Great Ring and joined the Inward Watch. Despite this tragedy, the Fisher King continued to resist Annihilation's regime.
After Arakko was freed from Annihilation's rule and relocated to Mars, the Fisher King traveled to the new Planet Arakko and took up residence on
Elysium Mons, away from the Arakkii mainland. After
Magneto
A magneto is an electrical generator that uses permanent magnets to produce periodic pulses of alternating current. Unlike a dynamo, a magneto does not contain a commutator to produce direct current. It is categorized as a form of alternator, ...
constructed his Autumn Palace there, the two met and became friends.
When
Genesis
Genesis may refer to:
Religion
* Book of Genesis, the first book of the biblical scriptures of both Judaism and Christianity, describing the creation of the Earth and of humankind
* Genesis creation narrative, the first several chapters of the Bo ...
returned to Arakko and incited a civil war, the Fisher King sided with
Storm
A storm is any disturbed state of the natural environment or the atmosphere of an astronomical body. It may be marked by significant disruptions to normal conditions such as strong wind, tornadoes, hail, thunder and lightning (a thunderstor ...
and partially merged with a weakened
That-Which-Was-Xilo, with the latter replacing half of the Fisher King's body, going dormant, and occasionally warning his host of danger. Throughout the war, the Fisher King served Storm as a tactician.
During the final battle of the war, the Fisher King got close to a blinded Ora Serrata. That-Which-Was-Xilo seized the opportunity to leave the Fisher King and take control of Ora. The Fisher King died as a result of the separation.
Richard Fisk
Vanessa Fisk
Leo Fitz
Fixx
Fixer
Flag-Smasher
Flashback
Flashback (Gardner Monroe) is a fictional
mutant
In biology, and especially in genetics, a mutant is an organism or a new genetic character arising or resulting from an instance of mutation, which is generally an alteration of the DNA sequence of the genome or chromosome of an organism. It i ...
character appearing in
American comic book
An American comic book is a thin periodical literature originating in the United States, commonly between 24 and 64 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, American comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publ ...
s published by
Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
. His first appearance was in ''
Alpha Flight
Alpha Flight is a fictional team of Canadian superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The characters premiered in ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #120 (April 1979), and were created to serve as part of the X-Men member Wolv ...
'' #1.
Gardner Monroe was born in
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada at the Centre of Canada, longitudinal centre of the country. It is Canada's Population of Canada by province and territory, fifth-most populous province, with a population ...
Province,
Canada
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. Possessing the mutant ability to summon duplicates of himself from future timelines, Monroe was recruited by
Department H, a fictional branch of Canada's
Department of National Defence
A ministry of defence or defense (see spelling differences), also known as a department of defence or defense, is the part of a government responsible for matters of defence and military forces, found in states where the government is divided ...
concerned with training superhumans as government agents. Given the code-name ''Flashback'', Monroe progressed through the initial
Gamma Flight training program and had advanced to the second-tier
Beta Flight team before Department H as a whole was shut down by the Canadian government. While the primary team,
Alpha Flight
Alpha Flight is a fictional team of Canadian superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The characters premiered in ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #120 (April 1979), and were created to serve as part of the X-Men member Wolv ...
, continued to operate without government support, the members of Gamma and Beta Flights, including Flashback, were dismissed.
Some time later, Flashback was recruited, along with other disenfranchised members of Gamma and Beta, by
Jerry Jaxon and his robot assistant
Delphine Courtney into
Omega Flight, a team put together to gain revenge on Department H's founder and leader of Alpha Flight,
James MacDonald Hudson. Though Omega Flight was defeated, the encounter ended with Guardian's apparent death. During Alpha Flight's second encounter with Omega Flight, one of Flashback's duplicates was killed by a construct created by
Madison Jeffries after Courtney used it as a shield against the construct's attack, causing all other duplicates present to vanish. Upon the realization that his duplicate's death would mean his death in the future, Flashback fell to his knees in shock while Jeffries dealt with the remaining Omegans and destroyed Courtney. Flashback and his teammates were left under guard by Jeffries' construct until the police arrived to apprehend them.
Some years later Alpha Flight was informed that Flashback had disappeared from prison, and was presumed dead. Years later, Flashback resurfaced, and tried to redeem himself by destroying his costume, reasoning that if he didn't have his costume he could not be sent back to his death. Then one morning Flashback woke up to discover his costume hanging in the bathroom. This version however had the same design as the ones worn by his duplicates. Flashback soon discovered that no matter what he did, he kept on finding himself in the duplicate suit. In desperation, Flashback contacted
Sasquatch
Bigfoot (), also commonly referred to as Sasquatch (), is a large, hairy Mythic humanoids, mythical creature said to inhabit forests in North America, particularly in the Pacific Northwest.Example definitions include:
*"A large, hairy, manlike ...
and his Alpha Flight team and convinced them to help him. The Alpha Flight member
Nemesis
In ancient Greek religion and myth, Nemesis (; ) also called Rhamnousia (or Rhamnusia; ), was the goddess who personified retribution for the sin of hubris: arrogance before the gods.
Etymology
The name ''Nemesis'' is derived from the Greek ...
came to the conclusion that she would have to kill him with her enchanted blade to stop him from dying in the future. After much trial and error Alpha Flight managed to keep Flashback from being sent to the past.
Flashfire
Flashfire, originally code-named Tempest, is a member of the
Shi'ar
The Shi'ar ( ) are a fictional species of aliens appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Shi'ar Empire (or Imperium) is a vast collection of alien species, cultures, and worlds situated close to the Skrull and Kree Em ...
Imperial Guard
An imperial guard or palace guard is a special group of troops (or a member thereof) of an empire, typically closely associated directly with the emperor and/or empress. Usually these troops embody a more elite status than other imperial force ...
. The character, created by writer
Chris Claremont
Christopher S. Claremont (; born November 25, 1950) is an English-born American comic book writer and novelist. Claremont is best known for his 16-year stint on ''Uncanny X-Men'' from 1975 to 1991, far longer than that of any other writer,Clarem ...
and artist
Dave Cockrum
David Emmett Cockrum (; November 11, 1943 – November 26, 2006) was an American comics artist known for his co-creation of the new X-Men characters Nightcrawler (character), Nightcrawler, Storm (Marvel Comics), Storm, Colossus (character), Colos ...
, first appeared in ''
Uncanny X-Men
''Uncanny X-Men'', originally published as ''The X-Men'', is an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics since 1963, and is the longest-running series in the List of X-Men comics, X-Men comics franchise. It features a team of super ...
'' #107 (October 1977). Flashfire can generate and fire bursts of light and electricity. Like many original members of the Imperial Guard, Tempest/Flashfire is the analog of a character from
DC Comics
DC Comics (originally DC Comics, Inc., and also known simply as DC) is an American comic book publisher owned by DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. DC is an initialism for "Detective Comics", an American comic book seri ...
'
Legion of Super-Heroes
The Legion of Super-Heroes is a superhero team appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Otto Binder and artist Al Plastino, the Legion is a group of superpowered beings living in the 30th and 31st centuries of t ...
: in his case
Lightning Lad
Garth Ranzz, also known as Live Wire and Lightning Lad, is a superhero appearing in media published by DC Comics, usually those featuring the Legion of Superheroes, a 30th and 31st century group of which he is a founding member. He has the supe ...
.
[Cronin, Brian]
"Comic Legends: Why New Imperial Guard Members in Dark Phoenix Saga?"
''CBR'' (APR 09, 2018). Flashfire's alter-ego is Grannz; Lightning Lad's is Garth Ranzz. At one point, Grannz was engaged to marry fellow Guardsman
Oracle
An oracle is a person or thing considered to provide insight, wise counsel or prophetic predictions, most notably including precognition of the future, inspired by deities. If done through occultic means, it is a form of divination.
Descript ...
(an analog of
Saturn Girl
Saturn Girl (Imra Ardeen) is a superheroine appearing in comics published by DC Comics. A talented telepath from the 30th century, Saturn Girl is a founding member of the Legion of Super-Heroes. Imra's "Saturn Girl" title refers to her homeworld ...
, to whom Lightning Lad is romantically linked).
[''Inhumans'' vol. 3 #3 (Aug. 2000).]
Part of the division of the Imperial Guard known as the Superguardians, Tempest is amongst the first of the Imperial Guard encountered by the team of superhuman mutant adventurers known as the
X-Men
The X-Men are a superhero team in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer/editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby, the team first appeared in Uncanny X-Men, ''The X-Men'' #1 (September 1963). Although initial ...
who sought to rescue the Princess-Majestrix
Lilandra Neramani
Princess-Majestrix Lilandra Neramani () is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, most commonly in association with the X-Men. She is the Empress, or Majestrix, of the Shi'ar Empire and shares a life ...
from her insane brother, then-Majestor
D'Ken
The Shi'ar ( ) are a List of fictional humanoid species in comics, fictional species of Extraterrestrial life, aliens appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Shi'ar Galactic empire, Empire (or Imperium) is a vast collect ...
.
[''The Uncanny X-Men'' #107. Marvel Comics (October 1977).] After the battle, Lilandra takes over as Majestrix, and the Guard swears allegiance to her.
Tempest is renamed Flashfire in the first issue of the ''Imperial Guard''
limited series
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, to avoid confusion with the DC character
Tempest (Joshua Clay).
Flatman
Flex
Flex (Adrian Corbo) is a
superhero
A superhero or superheroine is a fictional character who typically possesses ''superpowers'' or abilities beyond those of ordinary people, is frequently costumed concealing their identity, and fits the role of the hero, typically using their ...
appearing in
American comic book
An American comic book is a thin periodical literature originating in the United States, commonly between 24 and 64 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, American comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publ ...
s published by
Marvel Comics
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. He is a former member of the superhero team
Alpha Flight
Alpha Flight is a fictional team of Canadian superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The characters premiered in ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #120 (April 1979), and were created to serve as part of the X-Men member Wolv ...
, but later got downgraded to
Beta Flight.
Adrian and his older half-brother Jared (later codenamed
Radius
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) were raised in the Hull House orphanage, which was actually a facility operated by the
Government of Canada
The Government of Canada (), formally His Majesty's Government (), is the body responsible for the federation, federal administration of Canada. The term ''Government of Canada'' refers specifically to the executive, which includes Minister of t ...
's secretive Department H. While Adrian became shy, reserved and bookish, Jared became athletically inclined, aggressive, and arrogant. Both brothers manifested
mutant
In biology, and especially in genetics, a mutant is an organism or a new genetic character arising or resulting from an instance of mutation, which is generally an alteration of the DNA sequence of the genome or chromosome of an organism. It i ...
powers after puberty: Adrian gained the ability to transform parts of his body into blades, while Jared manifested a personal force field that could not be shut down. The brothers were recruited into a new incarnation of the Canadian superhero team Alpha Flight.
This incarnation was being heavily mentally controlled by
Department H, led by Jeremy Clarke. As part of this, the team was led to believe that
Wolverine
The wolverine ( , ; ''Gulo gulo''), also called the carcajou or quickhatch (from East Cree, ''kwiihkwahaacheew''), is the largest land-dwelling species, member of the family Mustelidae. It is a muscular carnivore and a solitary animal. The w ...
had murdered the ex-Alpha Flight member Box. Flex was one of the team sent to stop him, which they did on a heavily forested back road in New York. Wolverine initially faces down the team, discussing things and using his senses to check them out. Flex becomes very nervous, despite his brother's bravado. Despite the efforts of both sides, a fight breaks out and it is soon joined by several more X-Men. Flex is personally confronted by
Cannonball
A round shot (also called solid shot or simply ball) is a solid spherical projectile without explosive charge, launched from a gun. Its diameter is slightly less than the bore of the barrel from which it is shot. A round shot fired from a lar ...
and loudly declares his desires to talk, not fight. Cannonball, always willing to do the same, does so and the two manage to get the fight to end. The fact that Wolverine had no adamantium at the time they were tracking him made the entire Alpha Flight team recognize something was wrong with the entire scenario. Radius and Flex assist the new Alpha Flight in battling several foes, including the
Zodiac
The zodiac is a belt-shaped region of the sky that extends approximately 8° north and south celestial latitude of the ecliptic – the apparent path of the Sun across the celestial sphere over the course of the year. Within this zodiac ...
and the Brass Bishop.
During the Brass Bishop incident, the team encounters a church full of zombified townspeople. Flex's teammate Man-Bot reports no life signs, other than the church-goers but a scared little girl emerges from the crowd. The team follows her directions, flying off to where the girl said all the people had gone. While mid-flight, Flex is the one to realize that Man-Bot did not register the girl's vital signs. His warning saves the team from flying nose-first into a mysterious, shielded structure. The team eventually fought the malicious, mind-controlling leader of Alpha Flight, Jeremy Clarke. He later died of radiation poisoning during a Zodiac raid on the Department H headquarters, to be replaced by a new, kinder administrator. A reorganized Alpha Flight team confronts several members of the original Flight and later team up with them to defeat a new
Weapon X
Weapon X is a fictional government genetic research facility project appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They were conducted by Department K, which turned willing and unwilling beings into living weapons to carry out c ...
, who had been created by a rogue Department H scientist. Both groups of Alphas merge into a unified Alpha Flight following this adventure. The Corbo brothers and several other members of the new team were later reassigned to Alpha Flight's trainee team,
Beta Flight.
After the events of
M-Day, Corbo lost his mutant abilities. His current whereabouts are unknown.
Flexo the Rubber Man
Flexo the Rubber Man is a robot created from a form of "live" rubber that is later retconned to have been a
Symbiote. It first appeared in ''
Mystic Comics
''Mystic Comics'' is the name of three comic book series published by the company that eventually became Marvel Comics. The first two series were superhero anthologies published by Marvel's 1930-1940s predecessor, Timely Comics, during what fans a ...
'' #1 (January 1940), and was created by Will Harr and Jack Binder (artist), Jack Binder.
Flint
Flint (Jaycen) is an Inhumans, Inhuman in
Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
. The character, created by Charles Soule and Joe Madureira, first appeared in ''Inhuman (comics), Inhuman'' #3 (October 2014).
Flint was Jason, a young African-born American boy who was adopted by Martin (a white man and his wife). Though Jason loved his parents, he felt out of place, mostly because in the community he grew up in he was the only black person. One day, the Terrigen Mists arrived and Martin, who was actually an Inhuman, told Jason to embrace their destiny. Jason emerged from his cocoon and was immediately recruited by Lash (comics), Lash. He is renamed Korvostax and forced by Lash and the rest of his team to fight the Royal Family, feeling that they were unworthy of being Inhumans. Lash was defeated by Medusa (comics), Medusa and Jason opted to join the Inhumans in New Attilan. During the fight, he discovered that he had geokinesis, the ability to control the earth and rocks, and could also encase himself in a rock-like body.
While in New Attilan, he learns that his biological family is still in Africa. Soon after he takes the Flint name, Jason finally visits his birthplace Utolan, and discovers his biological mother Irellis and sister Ikelli. Out of respect, Jason changes the spelling of his name to Jaycen. He also starts a relationship with fellow Inhuman Iso (comics), Iso.
Flint accompanies Crystal's team in investigating the strange skyscrapers in China. When the skyscraper causes Collective Man to lose his powers and split into the five brothers, one is nearly killed by Flint.
Flint in other media
* Flint appears in the ''Avengers Assemble (TV series), Avengers Assemble'' four-part episode "Civil War", voiced by James C. Mathis III.
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* Flint appears in ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'', portrayed by Coy Stewart. This version is a young inhabitant of a former S.H.I.E.L.D. (Marvel Cinematic Universe), S.H.I.E.L.D. base called the Lighthouse, which the Kree took over, who hails from decades in the future. In the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 6, sixth season, Izel (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Izel creates a clone of Flint who later becomes a student of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Coulson Academy in the series finale "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. series finale, What We're Fighting For".
* Flint appears in ''Marvel Future Avengers'', voiced by Motoki Sakuma in the Japanese version and John Eric Bentley in the English dub.
Flipside
Sally Floyd
Flux
Flux is the name of two characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Benjamin Tibbits
Private Benjamin "Benny" Tibbets is a Private First Class in the United States Army who was exposed to a gamma bomb by John Ryker, who wished to test its effects on humans. He was transformed into a Hulk-like creature with superhuman strength and a childlike mentality and vocabulary. Flux is pitted against the Hulk, but is forced to stand down by Thunderbolt Ross. Without Ryker's commands, Flux stops fighting and breaks down, reverting to his human form.
During the ''World War Hulk'' event, Flux is captured and experimented on by Advanced Idea Mechanics, A.I.M. He is later killed by Grey of the Gamma Corps during a raid on the A.I.M. base.
Dennis Sykes
Dennis Sykes is a banker who appeared in the story ''1 Month 2 Live''. He gains superpowers and untreatable cancer following an accident with toxic waste. With a life expectancy of barely a month, Sykes launches himself on a brief career as a superhero, in an attempt to make a difference in the world while he still can, assisting the Fantastic Four in saving Ego the Living Planet from a cancerous infection and averting Hammerhead (comics), Hammerhead's attempt to take control of his neighborhood. Although use of his powers made his condition worse, Sykes makes a positive impression on many heroes with his dedication to doing the right thing, accepting training from Spider-Man and receiving honorary membership with the Fantastic Four and the
Avengers
Avenger(s) or The Avenger(s) may refer to:
Arts, entertainment, and media Marvel Comics universe
* Avengers (comics), a team of superheroes
**Avengers (Marvel Cinematic Universe), a central team of protagonist superheroes of "The Infinity Sag ...
before dying. To honor him, a statue of Flux was erected at the children's hospital he helped after obtaining powers.
Flux in other media
The Benjamin Tibbets incarnation of Flux appears in ''Hulk (video game), Hulk'', voiced by Lee Tockar.
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Flying Tiger
Mickey Fondozzi
Foolkiller
Forbush Man
Force
Forearm
Michael McCain
Marcus Tucker
Forearm (Marcus Tucker) is a fictional character appearing in ''X-Men'' comic books published by
Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
. The character was created by Grant Morrison and Ethan van Sciver, first appearing in ''New X-Men (2001 series), New X-Men'' #117 (September 2011). He had joined Cyclops' List of X-Men members#Street team X-Men, Street team X-Men to battle against Xorn during his rampage through New York.
Foreigner
Forge
Lee Forrester
Forgotten One
Don Fortunato
Dominic Fortune
Jane Foster
Frederick Foswell
Foxbat
Foxbat is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Like some of the members of the Dark Riders (comics), Riders of the Storm, he is an Inhumans, Inhuman who originally came from Attilan and joined the team unwillingly when
Apocalypse
Apocalypse () is a literary genre originating in Judaism in the centuries following the Babylonian exile (597–587 BCE) but persisting in Christianity and Islam. In apocalypse, a supernatural being reveals cosmic mysteries or the future to a ...
captured half of the city. After the city was liberated by the
X-Men
The X-Men are a superhero team in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer/editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby, the team first appeared in Uncanny X-Men, ''The X-Men'' #1 (September 1963). Although initial ...
and Black Bolt, he retained membership in the team as he, like the others, was a deep believer in Apocalypse's Social Darwinism and wanted to rid the world of those unworthy.
The Riders of the Storm, now going by the name Dark Riders, came under the leadership of Genesis (Marvel Comics), Genesis. Genesis judged Foxbat unworthy of living. Chastised by his own teammates, Foxbat fled but was recaptured, and Genesis drained his lifeforce. Any hope of resurrecting him was lost when his remains were destroyed during the conflict between Genesis and his father, Cable (comics), Cable.
Foxfire
Foxfire is a
supervillain
A supervillain, supervillainess or supercriminal is a major antagonist and variant of the villainous stock character who possesses Superpower (ability), superpowers. The character type is sometimes found in comic books and is often the primary ...
appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Olivia Underwood was born in Nexusville, New Brunswick, in the United States of Earth-712. She later became a criminal and
supervillain
A supervillain, supervillainess or supercriminal is a major antagonist and variant of the villainous stock character who possesses Superpower (ability), superpowers. The character type is sometimes found in comic books and is often the primary ...
using the alias Foxfire. She was a member of the Institute of Evil, a criminal organization opposed by the
superhero
A superhero or superheroine is a fictional character who typically possesses ''superpowers'' or abilities beyond those of ordinary people, is frequently costumed concealing their identity, and fits the role of the hero, typically using their ...
team called the Squadron Supreme. This was complicated somewhat by the fact that Foxfire was in love with Squadron member Doctor Spectrum#Joseph Ledger (Earth-712), Doctor Spectrum, although he did not seem to return her feelings.
She was among the Institute of Evil members who battled the Squadron Supreme in their final attempt to destroy the heroes. When the Institute of Evil was captured by the Squadron and its members Brainwashing, mind controlled by the Behavior Modification device, Foxfire and the other former super-criminals became members of the Squadron, to assist them in their efforts to forcibly turn the world into a Utopia. Her criminal record was pardoned, and she became a public crusader and government superhero. She accompanied Hyperion (comics)#Mark Milton (Earth-712), Hyperion to supervise the behavior modification process at a prison. She finally later began a relationship with Doctor Spectrum.
The hero named Nighthawk (Marvel Comics)#Kyle Richmond (Earth-712), Nighthawk opposed the Squadron and formed a rebel group, the America Redeemers, Redeemers. He undid the Behavior Modification of Foxfire and several others, and recruited them into his group.
During the final battle between the Redeemers and the Squadron at Squadron City, Foxfire, who was still in love with Doctor Spectrum, tried to gain his approval by betraying Nighthawk, thus allowing the Squadron to win the fight. She used her powers to kill Nighthawk by blasting his heart. Foxfire was then killed by fellow Redeemer Mink (comics), Mink, who had been in love with Nighthawk, when she was stabbed through the heart by Mink's artificial claws. The death of Nighthawk caused the Squadron members to realize that they had become the very thing that they had intended to oppose, and thus ended the fight, though not in the way that Foxfire had intended.
Maximilian Frankenstein
Maximilian Frankenstein is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Born Maximilian von Katzenelnbogen, Maximilian Frankenstein is a child prodigy who is the last known descendant of Victor Frankenstein. Whatever he has learned, he has it noted in his mobile device.
Victoria Frankenstein
Victoria Frankenstein is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Victoria Frankenstein is the great-granddaughter of Victor Frankenstein who took in the creation of Basil Frankenstein and Ludwig Frankenstein as her children. In addition, she took a potion that slowed her aging. She would later take in her great-grandfather's creation Frankenstein's Monster (Marvel Comics), Frankenstein's Monster
At one point, she came across the Aragorn (comics), Aragorn that originally belonged to Black Knight (Nathan Garrett), Black Knight and accidentally mutated it further when trying to restore it to a normal horse. After she helped Dreadknight, Bram Velsing recuperate after Doctor Doom bio-fused a metal mask to his head, Victoria Frankenstein, her Children, and Frankenstein's Monster helped Iron Man fight Bram's Dreadknight appearance and the mutated horse that he called Hellhorse when he planned revenge on Doctor Doom. Iron Man was able to defeat Dreadknight and Victoria and her children took the unconscious Bram into their custody.
Frankenstein's Monster
Freak
Happy Hogan
Eddie March
Spider-Man villain
A drug addict nicknamed the Freak is chased down by Spider-Man after attempting to steal from the soup kitchen where Spider-Man's Aunt May works. The Freak stumbles into a laboratory owned by Lizard (character), Curt Connors and injects himself with animal gene fluids, thinking that they are methamphetamine. As a result, he gains the ability to metamorphose into new forms, taking on the form of a skinless man and an armadillo-like monster.
[''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #553 (May 2008)][''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #554 (May 2008)] Spider-Man immobilizes the Freak with quicklime, after which he is taken away by Oscorp.
[''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #558 (July 2008)]
The Freak is next seen cut open and hooked up to machines in an Oscorp lab where scientists are using his abilities to cure diseases. Norman Osborn injects him with a sample of the anti-venom antibodies to create "super-venom", a virus capable of killing millions with a single drop. He then uses the super-venom to re-power Mac Gargan, who was "cured" of the Venom (character), Venom symbiote by Anti-Venom. In the confrontation between Spider-Man and Osborn, Osborn activates the building's self-destruction with the Freak still inside, with him being presumed dead. He is later revealed to have survived.
Freakshow
Freakshow is the name of two characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Kevin
In ''X-Force'' #101, a young mutant known as Kevin, nicknamed ''Freakshow'', nearly fell to his death when attempting to impress others his age by proving that he could fly. This occurs when the High Evolutionary temporarily eliminates all mutant abilities.
Genoshan
Freakshow is one of the few survivors of the island of Genosha after the Sentinel attacks on the capital of Hammer Bay. Freakshow is the traveling companion of Wicked (comics), Wicked and becomes an unofficial pupil of Professor X. He soon proved his usefulness in dispatching a skirmish between the Professor and the local bully Unus the Untouchable. Knowing that he couldn't do anything to harm Unus, Xavier had Freakshow swallow the man whole. Because of Unus' natural force field (science fiction), force field he was unharmed, albeit shaken when Freakshow vomited him up later. He helps Wicked survive an attack by Magistrates, military forces who were once the murderous law-enforcement arm of the Genoshan government. During their efforts to rebuild Genosha, Freakshow takes on a worm-like form and digests the debris of many shattered buildings to turn it into arable land.
After the events of the
House of M
"House of M" is a 2005 comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics, consisting of an eight-issue comic book limited series with a number of crossover tie-in books written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Olivier Coipel. Its first i ...
, Freakshow is revealed to be one of the many mutants to lose his abilities as a result of the Scarlet Witch's decimation. He has been seen with a number of Genoshan mutants, including Unus the Untouchable and Wicked (comics), Wicked. In ''Son of M'' #5, (June 2006) the traveling mutant Quicksilver (comics), Quicksilver convinces him to try the mutagenic compound called the ''Terrigen Mists'', which had been stolen from the Inhumans. Freakshow regains his powers, but for some time, he is unable to change out of his large, monstrous form. While trapped like this, he and the other Genosha mutants are drawn into battle with the Inhumans, who are tracking down Quicksilver. Some time after, the effects of the mist wear off.
Free Spirit
Freebooter
Freebooter (Brandon Cross) is a fictional character who appeared in the
Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
' series ''A-Next''. He was created by Tom DeFalco and Brent Anderson (comics), Brent Anderson, and first appeared in ''A-Next'' #4 (1999).
Brandon Cross was a protégé of
Hawkeye and Swordsman (character), Swordsman. He was invited to join the "Dream Team" of new
Avengers
Avenger(s) or The Avenger(s) may refer to:
Arts, entertainment, and media Marvel Comics universe
* Avengers (comics), a team of superheroes
**Avengers (Marvel Cinematic Universe), a central team of protagonist superheroes of "The Infinity Sag ...
who were going to become members of A-Next. Donning a Hawkeye-like costume, he assumed the guise of the roguish "Freebooter".
Freebooter quickly displayed a tendency to promiscuous and charismatic, and poured on the charm for teammate Cassie Lang, Stinger and found her totally unreceptive to him. Stinger was outraged that new Avengers were being added to the team without her knowledge or permission, and felt no desire to fraternize with the new recruits (especially Freebooter), but in due time Freebooter's fighting skills earned her respect, and his heroic, chivalrous nature her affections. He became a valuable member of the team, but tragedy struck when his close friend and fellow "Dream Teamer" A-Next#Crimson Curse, Crimson Curse was killed in the line of duty. Freebooter lost his carefree attitude and became more withdrawn, but he still fought the forces of evil in her honor.
During the events of Last Planet Standing, Freebooter was badly injured, but received help from the former villain Sabreclaw, whom he later convinced to join A-Next while he was recuperating. Freebooter later returns to active Avengers duty.
Freebooter has no powers, but has outstanding swordsmanship skills and is an expert archer. His weapon of choice is a retractable bo staff.
Freedom Ring
Spike Freeman
Frenchie
Frenzy
Freya
Freya is an Asgardians (comics), Asgardian and fertility goddess, goddess of fertility based on the Norse mythology, Norse deity Freyja, of the same name. She appears as a supporting character of
Thor
Thor (from ) is a prominent list of thunder gods, god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding æsir, god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred trees and groves in Germanic paganism and mythology, sacred g ...
. Freya first appeared in ''Thor'' #321 (Oct. 1993) and was created by Bill Mantlo and Don Heck. Freya used to work as a former Valkyrie. The people of Asgard have started a cult that worships her on the Isle of Love. On one occasion, Rimthursar lied to Freya stating that Odin (comics), Odin has died to trick her into crying so that Rimthursar can collect her tears. Freya had an artifact named after her called the Cloak of Freya which Loki (Marvel Comics), Loki once used to turn
Storm
A storm is any disturbed state of the natural environment or the atmosphere of an astronomical body. It may be marked by significant disruptions to normal conditions such as strong wind, tornadoes, hail, thunder and lightning (a thunderstor ...
into a falcon.
Freya's history was later retconned where she was the daughter of the Giants (Marvel Comics), Giant Thyrm and her position was given to the similarly-names fellow goddess Frigga (comics), Freyja. Thyrm once tried to get Thor and Loki to give him Mjolnir in exchange for Thor's hand in marriage to Freya. Thor and Loki were able to outwit Thyrm. Freya has the various superhuman attributes that the other Asgardians have. She can also speak in the languages of the Nine Realms.
Friday
Friction
Sharon Friedlander
Frigga
Frog-Man
Frog-Man is the name of two fictional characters appearing in
American comic book
An American comic book is a thin periodical literature originating in the United States, commonly between 24 and 64 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, American comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publ ...
s published by
Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin G ...
.
François LeBlanc
François LeBlanc first appeared in ''Daredevil (Marvel Comics series), Daredevil'' #10–11 (October and December 1965), and was created by Stan Lee and Wally Wood.
LeBlanc, a man with Olympic-level leaping skills and a former military frogman, is among those recruited by the Organizer, secretly a candidate for the New York mayorship, to form the Ani-Men. Because of his abilities and background, LeBlanc was given a frog-resembling costume. The team goes on missions to undermine the current administration. Daredevil defeats them and they all go to prison. The Ani-Men later work for Count Nefaria, whose scientists submit the unwitting Ani-Men to processes that temporarily give them superhuman powers and animal-like forms. LeBlanc gains superhuman strength and stamina, along with frog-like legs. They invade the Cheyenne Mountain missile base and fight the
X-Men
The X-Men are a superhero team in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer/editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby, the team first appeared in Uncanny X-Men, ''The X-Men'' #1 (September 1963). Although initial ...
. After they lose their powers the team is sent to kill Iron Man, Tony Stark, themselves dying by a bomb that Spymaster (comics)#Spymaster I, Spymaster had planted to kill Stark.
Eugene Patilio
Unnamed Frog-Man
During the ''Secret Wars'' storyline, a second Ani-Men version of Frog-Man, alongside a third Ape-Man and a third Cat-Man, went on a crime spree when the heroes were on Battleworld. They somehow got the equipment of the original Ani-Men and used it to rob a vault wagon, only to be opposed by the NYPD.
Adrienne Frost
Carmilla Frost
Carmilla Frost is a freedom fighter and member of Killraven's Freemen in a Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction, post-apocalyptic alternate future of the
Marvel Universe
The Marvel Universe is a fictional shared universe where the stories in most American comic book titles and other media published by Marvel Comics take place. Superhero teams such as the Avengers, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, the Guardia ...
.
The character, created by Don McGregor and Herb Trimpe, first appeared in ''Amazing Adventures'' (vol. 2) #21 (November 1973) and continued to appear in most issues of the title through #39.
Carmilla is from an alternate-reality Earth run by Martian (War of the Worlds), Martians. In 2001, she and her father Andre are taken to the Martians' Yankee Stadium Genetic and Clonal Complex. Andre is blackmailed with threats to his daughter into helping the Martians in performing cloning research. In 2004 she begins assisting her father in his experiments, and eventually becomes an expert molecular biologist. By 2010 she becomes the youngest human designated as a Keeper by the Martians. In 2014 she refuses to conduct cloning experiments on other humans, but two years later, after a Martian Overlord kills Andre, she agrees to clone his corpse in an attempt to restore him to life. Her efforts fail, instead producing the mutated creature Grok. In 2018 she helps Killraven escape from captivity from the Yankee Stadium Genetic and Clonal Complex and joins his Freemen. In 2020 she learns that she is pregnant with the Freeman #M'Shulla Scott, M'Shulla's child.
She and her newborn son Skar are rescued by the cross-reality traveling Machine Man and Howard the Duck.
Christian Frost
Christian Frost is the younger brother of Adrienne Frost, Adrienne, Cordelia and Emma Frost. He was created by Grant Morrison and Phil Jimenez and made his first appearance in ''New X-Men (2001 series), New X-Men'' #139 (June 2003).
Not wanting anything to do with the family business, Christian often clashed with his father Winston. When Winston learned that his son was gay, he threatened to disown him and forced Christian to dump his then-boyfriend and move into the family home with him. Christian refused and cut ties with his family, only remaining in contact with Emma, his closest confidante. In retaliation, Winston used his power to have Christian's boyfriend deported, leading Christian to develop a substance abuse problem as a way to cope with the resulting depression. As his addiction worsened, a concerned Emma asked their father to help him get clean and Winston gladly welcomed his son back before turning on him and locking him in a mental institution to "cure" him of being gay once Emma had left. Following the conversion therapy, Christian was released and reinstated as the heir to the Frost business. Christian subsequently murdered Winston as revenge for the years of abuse his father had subjected him to and took over his business empire.
After becoming suspicious that her father had appointed Christian as heir to the business, Emma visited his mansion and was greeted by her father. Demanding to see Christian, Winston refused and exhibited never-before-seen psychic powers to force her to retreat. Worried for her brother's safety, Emma approached Iceman (Marvel Comics), Iceman and he agreed to help rescue Christian from her father. When they returned to the mansion, they fought through several psychic apparitions before discovering Winston's body in his study. While Iceman bought her time, Emma reached out and discovered that Christian was the one causing the apparitions, including that of their father. Emma's attempts to reach Christian's mind were in vain as, in the midst of a mental breakdown causing him to lose control of his powers, Christian was unable to hear her. As the Frost siblings were unable to directly infiltrate each other's minds, Emma created a telepathic link between Iceman and Christian, allowing them to communicate. Iceman, having recently been outed, empathised with Christian's homophobic experiences and managed to calm him down enough for him to regain control. Emma thanked Iceman and decided to stay with her brother to help him come to terms with what had happened and get him back on his feet.
After the mutant nation of List of Marvel Comics characters: K#Krakoa, Krakoa is formed, Emma re-establishes the The Hellfire Club (comics), Hellfire Club as the Hellfire Trading Company which aims to help distribute supplies in service of mutants, with Emma once again as its White Queen. Emma brings Christian into the fold, appointing him as her White Bishop. Christian begins to become closer with Iceman through his work for the Company and the two begin a casual relationship.
Powers and abilities
Unlike his siblings, Christian's psychic powers did not emerge when he was younger and appear to have developed much more recently. He has the ability to draw upon and materialize energy from the astral plane and create Avatars of energy constructs or project it as a destructive psionic energy blast which causes both physical and mental damage. His newly manifested abilities are extremely powerful, as his projection of Winston was robust enough to convince Emma, herself a particularly advanced telepath, that it was her actual father.
Deacon Frost
Emma Frost
Frost Pharaoh
Frost Pharaoh is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by Saladin Ahmed and Javier Garrón, and first appeared in ''Miles Morales, Miles Morales: Spider-Man'' #4 (March 2019).
Frost Pharaoh is a young criminal with an obsession with
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt () was a cradle of civilization concentrated along the lower reaches of the Nile River in Northeast Africa. It emerged from prehistoric Egypt around 3150BC (according to conventional Egyptian chronology), when Upper and Lower E ...
and dresses like a pharaoh. The Frost Pharaoh's numerous attempts to obtain the mysterious "Stone of the Gods" through force at the Brooklyn Museum leads to repeated defeats at the hands of Miles Morales, Spider-Man (Miles Morales).
During the events of "Gang War (comics), Gang War", Frost Pharaoh is shown to have gained control of Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo, Brooklyn, Dumbo, and Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn, Vinegar Hill within
New York City
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States, located at the southern tip of New York State on one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each coextensive w ...
's criminal underworld. Frost Phraraoh and his gang called the Ankh-Colytes engage in a destructive turf war with the Bumbler (comics), Bumbler and his Buzz Boyz, but are defeated by Spider-Man and the Daughters of the Dragon.
Frost Pharaoh possesses a mystical Was-sceptre, ''was''-sceptre that can fire blasts of ice. In addition, he is also able to the ''was''-scepter's power to create ice mummies.
Frostbite
Frostbite is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Dr. Sloan Alden ran a cryogenics institute where the wealthy and dying would be frozen. As a result of the
Zodiac
The zodiac is a belt-shaped region of the sky that extends approximately 8° north and south celestial latitude of the ecliptic – the apparent path of the Sun across the celestial sphere over the course of the year. Within this zodiac ...
draining of New York's energy, Alden's own cryo-chamber drained power from the others, as well as a back-up generator, to keep him alive. The side-effect granted him the ability to generate and control ice as well as creating things like ice walls and ice storms.
Frostbite in other media
Frostbite makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in the ''Spider-Man (2017 TV series), Spider-Man'' episode "The Cellar" as an inmate of the eponymous prison.
Rumiko Fujikawa
Fury
Jake Fury
Mikel Fury
Nick Fury
Nick Furry
Nick Furry is an anthropomorphic bear and animal version of Nick Fury.
Nick Fury Jr.
Vernon Fury
Fusion
Fusion is the name of two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Hubert and Pinky Fusser
Hubert and Pinky Fusser are twins. Both born with dwarfism, one becomes a nuclear scientist, and the other becomes a janitor at the same privately owned research corporation where his brother works. They are able to fuse into one being which can absorb energy to increase its own strength and size.
Markley
When he was a child, Markley discovered he had the
mutant
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ability to persuade people into doing whatever he wanted, simultaneously manipulating their senses. Using his power, he made millions, using his money to develop systems to enhance his abilities even further, to the point where he became- in his own words- a "more-than-perfect killing machine".
Futurist
Futurist (Randolph James) is a fictional character appearing in
American comic book
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s published by
Marvel Comics
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Dr. Randolph James was a scientist who evolved himself into a large-skulled, highly intelligent humanoid with great psionic abilities. Randolph James was a classmate and friend of Reed Richards, who later became Mister Fantastic. He later became a professor and research scientist though he became somewhat unstable when his wife died.
Years later Reed and his team, the Fantastic Four came to visit Dr. James. Right after the Fantastic Four departed, a group of young thugs broke into Dr. James' home and robbed and assaulted him. Dr. James tried to call the Fantastic Four, but they were busy fighting Blastaar. Fearing his own demise, Dr. James in his desperation used his evolution-accelerator to heal the severe trauma he received. When Mister Fantastic returned, he found his friend transformed into the Futurist. The Futurist discovered the gang that had attacked him still lurking in his neighborhood, and turned them into rats. The Futurist floated towards the Fantastic Four's headquarters, the Baxter Building, displaying his raw power along the way. Once there, Blastaar tricked the Futurist into making an alliance with him, convincing the Futurist that the Fantastic Four were dangerous and needed to be destroyed. Blaastar and the Futurist broke into the Baxter Building, placing the Invisible Woman into a deep slumber. The Futurist sensed Blastaar's evil intent, and allowed Franklin Richards (Fantastic Four), Franklin Richards to send Blastaar back to the Negative Zone with his psychic powers. The Futurist left the Earth, seeking out new vistas of exploration in outer space.
Quasar (comics), Quasar briefly glimpsed the Futurist, first on the Stranger (comics), Stranger's Labworld, and then during his journeys in the cosmos.
[''Quasar (comics), Quasar'' #15] From what Quasar saw, the Futurist seems to be paired with another highly evolved humanoid, named Alpha the Ultimate Mutant.
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