Welcome to the Marvel Handbook at the Nexus. Sorry about last week Daron old buddy. I was sort of in a rush.
What happened last week? Did I miss something?
Well either way I’ll let you get a word in.
Uh…ok.
Mike emails
Hey,
I think I may have asked you this years ago on the Wizard boards, but I’ll ask again.
In the early 90’s, there was some annual where Spider-Man met up with a new mutant hero. . . Squirrel Girl. Her powers? She could talk to squirrels. Yup. And somehow in this comic, she defeats Doctor Doom. Anyway, what comic was it? I think it was an annual, and written and drawn by Steve Ditko.
Actually, she didn’t meet Spidey, it was Iron Man. The appearance was in Marvel Super-Heroes Volume 3 #8. And she was created by Steve Ditko as you stated.
You know…I’m sure most of you figure I’ll have some sort of comment on this one, and as much as I want to comment, I think I’ll just keep my thoughts to myself on this one… – The Overlord
Joonya emails
Howdy,
Your response to the Spidey/DD question got me thinking. We’ve all heard the story before. Hero meets other Hero. They have a misunderstanding. They briefly fight. Misunderstanding gets cleared up. They fight the real bad guy. This happens in all most every Hero/Hero meeting. But, can you give me some examples of real Good Guy/Good Guy knock-down, drag-out whoopins. I’m not talking about ones that say, D-Man vs. Beak To The Death!!! on the cover only to have a one panel stare down, then team-up. What I want is hot hero-on-hero action!!!
Thanks,
Actually, there are a few.
Spidey fought Hulk a few times for instance.
Wolverine fought Hulk
Thing fought Hulk
Wolverine fought Spidey
I’m noticing a trend here. Okay, Hulk is one hero that is misunderstood so much that many writers actually use him as a villain. There have been a few others but it would be hard to list them all. These are some of the better ones.
Joonya said: What I want is hot hero-on-hero action!!!
What the hell is… *clasps hand over mouth* *mumble* *mumble* *mumble*
Sorry about that, let’s move along. – The Overlord
Abdul emails
Hey Jim just read your recent column and the Ultimate Adventures series wasn’t necessarily “canned”. It started out as part of the U-Decide Debacle as a limited series that would continue if it beat Marville and Captain Marvel in sales but as later admitted by Quesada it was never supposed to be anything more than a limited series that he wanted to see published and that the whole U-Decide thing was a marketing stunt to boost sales for the critically acclaimed but poorly sold Captain Marvel. Despite it being written by uber-hack Ron Zimmerman I thought it was a decent read.
Ah yes the fan favorite U-Decide. It did give Captain Marvel a much needed boost, for a little while anyway..
As for why Bendis is writing Avengers is another matter and has nothing to do with Marvel asking him to pick up the title. His workload was already full at the time with them. What actually happened was at a recent Marvel summit between some of Marvel’s writers Bendis et all began shooting out ideas for the Avengers until the idea of a new team of Avengers came up and Millar was originally tapped to write the book. But Millar confided in someone I cant remember who that in his heart of hearts he didn’t want to write the book that badly and Bendis who claims to be a big fan of Avengers was quick to scoop up the title knowing he would have to forgo another book which happened to be Ulitimate Fantastic Four. Your Avengers lineup is incomplete as well your minus the quote on quote mystery character. BMB hasn’t revealed who he is and the only hints given have been the character has had a big time movie and that the item in his hands, nunchucks, was a clue. My guess at this point is Daredevil. All the so called satellite books coming together was another BMB idea to have a more coherent Marvel universe.
Actually, the roster is complete in a way. I was only asked the cover characters for issue #1, not a full roster. Bendis himself has said the cover is not the full roster. But we don’t know who else is on the team.
Here’s his picture:
That does not look like Daredevil to me, but he could be in disguise. Hopefully we’ll find out soon.
I’ve also heard that the Iron Man in Avengers is not Tony Stark. I can’t say who it may be though.
But anyway heres a question for you whats your opinion on the whole Magneto affair thats coming up. It seems now that we got at least 2 Magneto’s running around as the Mags in Excalibur may or may not be Magneto with the sudden appearence of Magneto in old uniform in his underwhelming appearence in Avengers. Plus what do you think of
Scarlett Witch being the villian?
Can you be sure it’s two different guys? Here’s the thing, Mags in Avengers says Charles told me it was you. Also, there’s a theory that the Avengers where frozen by Professor X’s telepathy somehow. Now I’m not sure on the Prof X thing. I do think it was the same Mags that’s in Excalibur. Read Avengers Finale
We’re going to find out and I think it’s going to lead to the next big Marvel event next year. Here’s what I’ve heard: House of M. Wanda vs. Marvel written by Bendis. This is a hot rumor going and I’m betting we get everything answered during it.
BL emails
Mr. Trabold and Overbearing Overlord:
Call me Jim, my Grandfather is Mister Trabold.
And it’s MR. Overbearing Overlord. – The Overlord
I have a confession to make. I USED to like Liefield’s artwork. However, due to the fact that it has not evolved one single solitary iota since he began on New Mutants, and those X-Factor issues that he did 15-16 years ago.
Now, of course last week I wrote in that I cannot follow a damn thing that is going on in the X-Force mini, and I have contemplated on it, thinking that maybe it was just me; maybe I was just skimming through it; maybe it could be a great piece of comics literature.
The Conclusion of all of this thinking and whatnot?
It still freaking sucks.
You’ve got to love the Rob Liefield bashing going on. I love our readers, Daron. Any bashing you want to add?
Well I believe I gave Rob a good bash on the head last week when BL wrote in, so I think I’m good. I do however feel sorry for BL here, he’s apparently suffered a lot of trauma in his life. My suggestion, seek counseling…QUICKLY!!! And if you can’t afford that, pick up the first Gotham Central trade, the wonderful art and stories in that book should start to reverse the damage Rob has caused you over the years… – The Overlord
And I am totally digging what Joss Whedon has got going on in Asonishing X-Men. You cannot help smile a little at some of the stuff that they have going. It’s suspenseful and fresh. The artwork I am a little apathetic for, but the plot is really what people read X-Men for anyways. And I have yet another gripe: (“Shaddupp, BL! This isn’t your column! This is on IP!” You shut your mouth fatboy!)
I agree, JW has made Astonishing the X-book to read. It’s the best X-Men title out today. It makes you remember the old days. Anyone who’s not reading it go buy it now.
My gripe, much like alot of other fanboys, is the fact that Wolverine, with the addition of New Avengers, will be an active member of a team in 4 monthly comic books, not to mention the fact that he has his OWN BOOK. Am i wrong on this?
Does wanting Wolverine on ONE TEAM in ONE BOOK make me a bad person?
No it doesn’t make you a bad person. How about making him appear in two books? Wolverine being one and Astonishing the other. JW is writing a great Wolvie so he should stay there.
You know, one has to wonder who Marvel is placating with all these Wolverine appearances. When we were in Chicago at the convention, people groaned everytime they saw Wolverine in a different book. It seems apparent that it’s not the fans who want him in every book, so what the hell is the deal?!? – The Overlord
I bet that if Marvel had a gustapo, and they intercepted this email, they would come and ‘Pick Me Up’ for a little ‘Re-Education’ about how Wolverine should be used…
No one intercepted it, yet. *Looks behind him* Oh hi Joe. No he’s not ripping you for putting Wolvie in every Marvel title. No, he’s not. Just let him go. BL run for your life man!!!!!!!!
Thanks again fellers,
You’re Welcome, BL
Yup, yup and $h!t! – The Overlord
Ryan emails
Hi, love your column
I have a couple of questions for yah
No problem
1) I have not been in comics awile and have had trouble with some of these X-Men characters and was wondering if you can tell me the info
Sofia Manteca
Real Name: Sofia Mantage Barrett
Occupation: High school student, adventurer
Other Aliases: Wind Dancer
Place of Birth: Unrevealed location in Venezuela
Marital Status: Single
Known Relatives: Miranda Mantega (mother, deceased), Walter Barrett (father), Paolo Mantega (uncle), Mrs. Mantega (aunt), Mr. Mantega (cousin), Mantega (cousin), Mantega (cousin)
Group Affiliation: New Mutants
Powers/Abilities: control the wind.
Base of Operations: Xavier School for Gifted Students.
Height: unknown
Weight: unknown
Hair: brown
Eyes: hazel
First Appearance: New Mutants Vol.3 #1
Laurie Collins
Real Name: Laurie Collins
Occupation: Student
Other Aliases: Wallflower
Place of Birth: Unrevealed
Marital Status: Single
Known Relatives: Gail Collins (mother), unnamed father
Group Affiliation: New Mutants
Powers/Abilities: Pheomonical control
Base of Operations: Xavier School for Gifted Students.
Height: unknown
Weight: unknown
Hair: blond
Eyes: blue
First Appearance: New Mutants Vol.3 #2
David Alleyne
Real Name: David Alleyne
Occupation: Student
Other Aliases: Prodigy IV
Place of Birth: presumed in Chicago
Marital Status: Single
Known Relatives: Dorothy Alleyne (mother), Mr. Alleyne (father), Kim Alleyne (sister)
Group Affiliation: New Mutants
Powers: Skill mimicry
Base of Operations: Xavier School for Gifted Students.
Height: unknown
Weight: unknown
Hair: black
Eyes: brown
First Appearance:
Josh Foley
Real Name: Joshua Foley
Occupation: Student
Other Aliases: Elixir
Place of Birth: Unrevealed
Marital Status: Single
Known Relatives: Mr. Foley (father), Mrs. Foley (mother)
Group Affiliation: New Mutants, formerly Reavers
Powers/Abilities: Healing powers
Base of Operations: Xavier School for Gifted Students.
Height: unknown
Weight: unknown
Hair: blond
Eyes: green
First Appearance: New Mutants Vol.3 # 2
Noriko Ashida
Real Name: Noriko Ashida
Occupation: Surge
Other Aliases:
Place of Birth: Japan
Marital Status:
Known Relatives:
Group Affiliation: New Mutants
Powers: Electrical discharge
Base of Operations: Xavier School for Gifted Students.
Height: unknown
Weight: unknown
Hair: blue
Eyes: blue
First Appearance: New Mutants Vol.3 # 2
Danielle Moonstar
Real Name: Danielle “Dani” Moonstar
Occupation: Adventurer
Other Aliases: Moonstar, Mirage, Psyche
Place Of Birth: Boulder, Colorado
Marital Status: Single
Known Relatives: William Lonestar (father), Peg Lonestar (mother), Black Eagle (grandfather, deceased)
Group Affiliation: SHIELD, New Mutants, former member of Valkyie, MLF, and X-Force, X-Men
Powers: psionic force
Base of Operations: Xavier School for Gifted Students.
Height: 5′ 6″
Weight: 105 lbs.
Eyes: Dark brown/black
Heir: Black
First Appearance: Marvel Graphic Novel #4
Shan Coy Mnh
Real Name: Xi’an Coy Manh
Occupation: Adventurer
Other Aliases: Karma
Place Of Birth: Central highlands of Vietnam
Marital Status: Single
Known Relatives: unnamed father (deceased), unnamed mother (deceased), Tran Coy Manh (twinbrother, deceased), Coy Leong (brother), Coy Nga (sister), General Nguyen Ngoc Coy (uncle)
Group Affiliation: Former member of the New Mutants and Hellions
Powers: Able to take possession of other people’s minds
Base of Operations: Xavier School for Gifted Students.
Height: 5’4″
Weight: 90 lbs.
Eyes: Dark Brown
Hair: Black
First Appearance: Marvel Team-Up Vol.1 #100
Wolfsbane
Real Name: Rahne Sinclair
Occupation: Student, adventurer, former government agent
Other Aliases: Mutate #490
Place Of Birth: Unspecified location in Scotland
Marital Status: Single
Known relatives: Montgomery Sinclair (father, deceased), unnamed mother (deceased), Reverend Craig (adoptive father), Moira MacTaggart (adoptive mother, deceased)
Group Affiliation: New Mutants, Former member of X-Factor
Powers: transform herself into a wolf
Base of Operations: Xavier School for Gifted Students.
Height: (human) 4’10”, (transitional) 5’2″, (lupine) 32 in. at shoulder
Weight: (human) 90 lbs., (transitional) 120 lbs., (lupine) 100 lbs.
Eyes: Blue-green
Hair: (human) Red, (transitional, lupine) Red-brown
First Appearance: Marvel Graphic Novel #4
The Hellions
Now with this one I’ll give the list of each group first.
Hellions I
Group Leader: White Queen
Members: Roulette, Thunderbird II/Warpath, Catseye, Jetstream, Tarot, Empath, Magma, Beef, Bevatron, Firestar, Karma
First Appearance: New Mutants Vol.1 #16
Hellions II
Group Leader: Emplate
Members: Bulwark, Gayle Edgerton, Murmur, Vincente
First Appearance: Generation X #12
Hellions III
Group Leader: King Bedlam
Members: Magma, Tarot, Switch, Paradigm
First Appearance: X-Force #87
Current team Hellions IV
Group Leader: Emma Frost
Members: Julian Keller/Hellion, Cessily Kincaid/Mercury, Santo Vaccarro/Rockslide, Jay Guthrie/Icarus, Sooraya Qadir/Dust
First Appearance: New X-Men: Academy X #2
Here’s the current teams bios:
Hellion
Real Name: Julian Keller
Occupation: student
Other Aliases: none
Place Of Birth: unknown
Marital Status: single
Known Relatives: none known
Group Affiliation: Hellions
Powers: telekinetic
Base of Operations: Xavier School for Gifted Students.
Height: 5’7″
Weight: 131 lbs.
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
First Appearance: New Mutants (2nd series) #2
Mercury
Real Name: Cessily Kincaid
Occupation: student
Other Aliases: none
Place Of Birth: unknown
Marital Status: single
Known Relatives: none known
Group Affiliation: Hellions
Powers: Made of a non toxic base.
Base of Operations: Xavier School for Gifted Students.
Height: unknown
Weight: unknown
Hair: brown
Eyes: blue
First Appearance: New X-Men: Academy X #2
Rockslide
Real Name: Santo Vaccarro
Occupation: student
Other Aliases: none
Place Of Birth: unknown
Marital Status: single
Known Relatives: none known
Group Affiliation: Hellions
Powers: granite body
Base of Operations: Xavier School for Gifted Students.
Height: unknown
Weight: unknown
Hair: none
Eyes: blue
First Appearance: New X-Men: Academy X #2
Josh Guthrie
Real Name: Joshua “Jay” Guthrie
Occupation: Musician
Other Aliases: Jay, Icarus
Place of Birth: Cumberland, Kentucky
Marital Status: Single
Known Relatives: Thomas Zebulon Guthrie (father, deceased), Lucinda Guthrie (mother), Samuel Guthrie (brother, Cannonball), Paige Guthrie (sister, Husk), Jedediah Guthrie (brother), Lewis Guthrie (brother), Joelle Guthrie (sister), Elizabeth Guthrie (sister), Luke Guthrie (uncle)
Group Affiliation: Hellions
Powers/Abilities: Has the ability to fly.
Base of Operations: Xavier School for Gifted Students.
Height: unknown
Weight: unknown
Hair: blond
Eyes: green
First Appearance: New Mutants vol 1: # 42
Dust
Real Name: Sooraya Qadir
Occupation: student
Other Aliases: none
Place Of Birth: Afghani
Marital Status: single
Known Relatives: none known
Group Affiliation: Hellions
Powers: turn her body entirely into dust
Base of Operations: Xavier School for Gifted Students.
Height: unknown
Weight: unknown
Hair: black
Eyes: hazel
First Appearance: X-Men Vol. 2 #133
Nate Grey/X-Man
Real Name: Nathan “Nate” Grey
Other Aliases: Nate the Great
Identity: The general populace of Earth is unaware of Nate Grey’s existence.
Occupation: Adventurer
Legal Status: None
Place of Birth: The American Northeast in an alternate timeline
Marital Status: Single
Known Relatives: Scott Summers (Cyclops, father), Jean Grey (Phoenix, mother)
Base of Operations: New York City, New York
Group Affiliation: Former X-Men
Powers: high level-telepath
Height: 5’9″
Weight: 135 lbs.
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
First Appearance: X-Man # 1
Madelyne Pryor
Real Name: Madelyne Pryor
Occupation: Former pilot North Star Airways
Other Aliases: Madelyne Pryor-Summers, Anodyne, Goblyn Queen
Place Of Creation: A laboratory of Mr. Sinister in an unrevealed location
Marital Status: Married
Known Relatives: Scott Summers (husband, Cyclops), Christopher Nathan Summers (son), Christopher Summers (father-in-law), Katherine Ann Summers (mother-in-law, deceased), Alexander Summers (brother-in-law, Havok)
Group Affiliation: Ally of X-Men, later ally of N’Astirh
Source Of Powers: Madelyne Pryor was a clone of Jean Grey
Powers (Anodyne): could recreate flames (Goblin Queen): possessed enormous psionic abilities
Base of Operations: unknown but believed dead.
Height: 5’6″
Weight: 110 lbs.
Eyes: Green
Hair: Red
First Appearance: Uncanny X-Men #168
Havok
Real Name: Alexander Summers
Occupation: Adventurer, former US government operative, graduate student in geophysics
Other Aliases: Formerly Mutant X, Goblin Prince
Place Of Birth: Honululu, Hawaii
Marital Status: Single
Known Relatives: Katherine Ann Summers (mother, deceased), Christopher Summers (father, Corsair), Scott Summers (brother, Cyclops), Philip Summers (grandfather), Deborah Summers (grandmother), unnamed grandfather (deceased), unnamed grandmother (deceased), Madelyne Pryor-Summers (sister-in-law, Goblin Queen), Nathan Christopher Summers (nephew, Cable), Tyler Dayspring (grandnephew, deceased), Jean Grey Summers (sister-in-law, Marvel Girl), Rachel Summers (niece from alternate future, Phoenix III), Mrs. Blanding (foster mother), Todd Blanding (foster brother, deceased), Helen Blanding (foster sister),
Group Affiliation: X-Men. Former member of X-Men, X-Factor, The Six, Brotherhood, Genoshan Magistrates
Powers: plasma blast
Base of Operations: Xavier School for Gifted Students.
Height: 6′
Weight: 175 lbs.
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Blonde
First Appearance:
Polaris
Real Name: Lorna Dane
Occupation: Adventurer, graduate student in geophysics, former US Government operative
Other Aliases: formerly Polarity, M-2, Magneto II, Malice IV
Place Of Birth: Unrevealed
Marital Status: Single
Known Relatives: Erik Lensheer (father, Magneto), unnamed mother (deceased), Peitro Maximoff (half-brother, Quicksilver), Wanda Maximoff (half-sister, Scarlet Witch), Zala Dane (alleged sister, Zaladane, presumed deceased), unnamed uncle and adoptive father (deceased), unnamed aunt and adoptive mother (deceased), Crystal (sister-in-law), Luna (niece)
Group Affiliation: X-Men. Formerly Acolytes, Genoshan Cabinet, The Twelve, Marauders (as Malice) and X-Factor II
Powers: manipulate magnetic force
Base of Operations: Xavier School for Gifted Students.
Height: 5’7″
Weight: 115 lbs.
Eyes: Dark green
Hair: Light green
First Appearance: Uncanny X-Men #49
Sammy Pare
Real Name: Sammy Pare
Occupation: Adventurer
Other Aliases: Squidboy
Place Of Birth: unknown
Marital Status: single
Known Relatives: Father (unnamed), Mother (unnamed)
Group Affiliation: X-Men
Powers: ability to breathe underwater
Base of Operations: Xavier School for Gifted Students.
Height: unknown
Weight: unknown
Hair: none
Eyes: black
First Appearance: unknown
Callisto
Real Name: Unrevealed
Occupation: Model former leader of Morlocks
Other Aliases: None
Place Of Birth: Unrevealed
Marital Status: Unrevealed
Known Relatives: None
Group Affiliation: Former leader of Morlocks
Powers: superhuman keen senses
Base of Operations: Genosha
Height: 5’9″
Weight: 130 lbs.
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Black
First Appearance: Uncanny X-Men #169
Sage/Tessa
Real Name: Tessa (last name unrevealed)
Occupation: Adventurer, former spy, advisor to Sebastian Shaw, mercenary
Other Aliases: Sage
Place of Birth: Unrevealed
Marital Status: Single
Known Relatives: None
Group Affiliation: X-Men, formerly X-Treme Sanctions Executives, “X-Treme” X-Men. Formerly Hellfire Club
Source of Powers: Genetic mutation
Powers/Abilities: Photographic memory, has been able to act as a living storehouse of information
Powers: Photographic memory
Base of Operations: Xavier School for Gifted Students.
Height: unknown
Weight: unknown
Hair: black
Eyes: blue
First Appearance: Uncanny X-Men #132
2) In spiderman I can think of only 4 villains that spiderman created or were created to destroy him, can you think of anyone else?
scorpion
green goblin (harry osborn)
carage
Vemon
Spider-Slayers. Alistair’s and Spencer’s robots (Jonah had Spencer built the first ones and Alistair wanted revenge in the end for his fathers demise.)
The Jackal (Gwen’s death caused him to go after Spidey)
Carrion (created by Jackal to after Spidey)
Doppleganger (double of Spidey)
Grim Hunter (wanted revenge for death of Kraven)
Grizzly (created to go after Spidey)
Headsman (created by Norman to go after Spidey)
Human Fly (created by Harlan Stillwell to destroy Spidey)
The Jury (Created to go after Venom and Spidey)
Kaine (being his clone it fits)
Lightmaster (Spidey gave him his powers)
Mysterio (most know his origin by now)
Shathra ??? (we’re not sure but might be connected to Spidey’s origin)
Spidercide (yet another Spider-clone)
The Thousand (used Spidey’s origin for own creation)
3) How many times has jean gray been killed and what issues.
Let’s see, Jean really only dies once. Yep, once.
Here’s what makes everyone think it’s more:
Uncanny X-Men #101 (she’s put in cocoon and replaced by Phoenix Force)
Uncanny X-Men #137 (Phoenix Force destroys itself making everyone think Jean is dead)
Uncanny X-Men #168 (First appearance of clone: Madelyne Pryor)
Fantastic Four Vol.1 #286 (returned to the living)
X-Factor #38 (Death of Madelyne Pryor her clone)
X-Man #5 (Return of Madelyne Pryor thanks to Nate Grey)
Cable # 76 (second death of Madelyne was revealed)
New X-Men #150 (Jean dies for the first time supposedly)
But fear not, I’m sure once she’s back, we’ll see her croak (or supposedly croak) again. – The Overlord
Rudy emails
Wasn’t the The Ultimates supposed to be shipping soon, or has it been
pushed back yet again.
Check your local comic shop the week of December 1st.
And with Millar taking some time off after his contract ends at Marvel what’s going to happen to his titles, more importantly The Ultimates?
His contract won’t end for a little while so don’t worry too much about your favorite titles. Wolverine by that time will likely have a new writer, Ultimates may get a fill in writer and any other title could have a new writer or fill in.
X-Men The End # 4
Domino
Real Name: Neena Thurman
Occupation: Adventurer
Other Aliases: Beatrice, Samantha Wu, Jessica Marie Costello, Tamara Winter, Elena Vladescu, Luisa Mendoza
Place Of Birth: Unrevealed
Marital Status: Widowed
Known Relatives: Beatrice (mother), Lazarus (half-brother, Milo Thurman (husband, deceased)
Group Affiliation: Six Pack, X-Force, former member of Wild Pack, X-Corporation, former ally of Puck, Milo Thurman.
Powers: luck power, enhanced reflexes and a sixth sense
Base of Operations: X-Force base
Height: 5’8″
Weight: 120lbs
Hair: Deep Purple
Eyes: blue
First Appearance: X-Force #8
Warpath
Real Name: James Proudstar
Occupation: Adventurer, student
Other Aliases: Thunderbird II
Place Of Birth: Camp Verde, Arizona
Marital Status: Single
Relatives: Neal (father, deceased), Maria (mother, deceased), Grandfather (unnamed, deceased), John (Thunderbird, brother, deceased)
Group Affiliation: X-Force, Former member of X-Corps, Hellions, New Mutants
Known Relatives: Neal Proudstar (father, deceased), Maria Proudstar (mother, deceased), John Proudstar (brother, Thunderbird I, deceased), grandfather (presumed deceased)
Group Affiliation: X-Force, former member of Hellions I, New Mutants
Powers: Superhuman strength, speed, stamina and durability
Base of Operations: X-Force base
Height: 7’2″
Weight: 350 lbs.
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
First Appearance: New Mutants Vol.1 #16
Puffball
Real Name: unknown
Occupation: Adventurer
Place Of Birth: unknown
Marital Status: unknown
Known Relatives: unknown
Group Affiliation: X-Force
Powers: unknown
Base of Operations: X-Force base
Height: unknown
Weight: unknown
Hair: unknown
Eyes: unknown
First Appearance: X-Men The End # 4
Shatterstar
Real Name: Gaveedra-7
Occupation: Adventurer, warrior
Other Aliases: Benjamin Russell
Place Of Birth: presumed unidentified location in an alternate future of Mojo’s dimension
Martial Status: Married
Known Relatives: Windsong (wife)
Group Affiliation: X-Force, Former member of Cadre Alliance, New Mutants, X-Corps
Powers: enhanced senses and physical abilities
Base of Operations: X-Force base
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 195 lbs.
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Reddish blonde
First Appearance: New Mutants Vol.1 #99
Meltdown
Real Name: Tabitha Smith
Occupation: Student, adventure
Other Aliases: Boom-Boom, Boomer, Time-Bomb
Place Of Birth: Roanoke, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Known Relatives: Lou Smith (father), Amanda “Mandy” Smith (mother), Mrs. Smith (stepmother), Mrs. Smith (step-mother), Mrs. Smith (step-mother)
Group Affiliation: X-Force, former member of Fallen Angels, X-Terminators, X-Factor, and New Mutants
Powers: balls of concussive force
Base of Operations: X-Force base
Height: 5’5″
Weight: 120 lbs.
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Blonde
First Appearance: Secret Wars II #5
Rictor
Real Name: Julio Esteban Richter
Occupation: Adventurer
Other Aliases: None
Place Of Birth: Somewhere in Mexico
Marital Status: Single
Known Relatives: Luis Alejandro (father, deceased), Mother (unnamed), Gonzalez (uncle, presumed deceased), Omar (cousin)
Group Affiliation: X-Force, Former member of X-Terminators, New Mutants, X-Corps, Weapon Prime, X-Factor
Powers: seismic waves
Base of Operations: X-Force base
Height: 5’9″
Weight: 145 lbs.
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Brown
First Appearance: X-Factor #17
Feral
Real Name: Maria Callasantos
Occupation: Adventurer, Former Terrorist
Other Aliases: None
Place Of Birth: Unrevealed
Marital Status: Single
Known Relatives: Lucia Callasantos (sister, Thornn), Carolina (sister, deceased)
Matteo (brother, deceased), unnamed father (deceased), Marcella (mother, deceased),
unnamed step-father (deceased)
Group Affiliation: X-Force, former member of Hellions, Morlocks, X-Corps, and MLF
Powers: cat like creature powers
Base of Operations: X-Force base
Height: 5’9″
Weight: 110 lbs.
Eyes: Yellow, no visible irises
Hair: Orange and white
First Appearance: New Mutants Vol.1 #99
Scalphunter
Real Name: James (last name unrevealed)
Occupation: Assassin
Other Aliases: None
Place Of Birth: Unrevealed
Marital Status: Unrevealed
Known Relatives: None
Group Affiliation: Sinister’s agents, Marauders
Source Of Powers: Genetic mutation
Powers: extraordinary master of firearms and highly formidable hand-to-hand combatant
Base of Operations: Hidden Location
Height: 6’6″
Weight: 175lbs
Hair: black
Eyes: brown
First Appearance: Uncanny X-Men #210
Apocalypse
Real Name: En Sabah Nur
Occupation: Conqueror
Other Aliases: Set, Sauru, Huizilopochti, Kali-Ma, Eternal One, High Lord
Place Of Birth: Unrevealed
Marital Status: Unrevealed
Known Relatives: Baal (foster father, deceased)
Group Affiliation: Leader of Alliance Of Evil, The Horsemen, Sandstormers, Riders of the Storm, Dark Riders
Powers/Abilities: To vast to list
Base of Operations: used Irene Merrywether as a vessal
Height: Variable, usually 7′
Weight: Variable
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Black
First Appearance: X-Factor #5
Other appearances: Cyclops, Irene Merryweather, Cable, Shaitan, Devinity, Technarx, Emma Frost, Wolfbane, Shakti
Alright, here are links to the last 3 Handbooks, which have all the characters from the first 3 issues of series listed in them:
Marvel Handbook Issue #1: Aliyah Bishop, Kree, Slavers, Madrox, Siryn, Slipstream, Nocturne, Warskrull, Phoenix IV, Brood, Carol Danvers, Cyclops, Emma Frost Summers, Kitty Pryde, Rachel Summers, Professor X, Rafael, Mister Sinister, Cable, Ororo Munroe, Wolverine, Nightcrawler
Marvel Handbook Issue #2: Meg Summers, Alex Summers Jr., Stepford Cuckoos, Martha Johansen (Cerebra), Irene Merryweather, Havok, Annie Ghazikanian, Vargas, Gambit, Rogue, Dark Beast, Divinity, Technarx, Lilandra, Shaitan, Shakti, Unnamed child of Havok and Annie, Lilandra’s unnamed son, Khan, Khan’s assistant, Domina, John Grey, Omega Red.
Marvel Handbook Issue #3: Cerise, Jubilee, Kymri Wagner, Cecilia Reyes, Beast, Moonstar, M, X-23, Sage, Malice, Iceman.
Well, there’s another action packed edition of the Handbook for everyone. We had a lot of X-related questions; the mutant issue of the Handbook, I guess. You got anything to add, Daron? I’ll let you sign off old buddy.
Actually, I think I’m good this week. Everyone make sure to check back with us next week, and keep sending in those emails. Later!
Before I sign off myself, there are a few things for everyone:
First: Amazing Fantasy will continue and fans get to pick the new character out of four choices so go check it out Here.
Second: I’d like to thank everyone who wrote to me, hoping I get better. I feel a lot better. Your all great fans and I really appreciate everyone emailing me.
Third: X-Men The End issue 5 will be done next week but after that the series will be monthly so anyone else that has projects like this for me email them. I’d love to do a few good bio series. It reminds me of the real Marvel Handbook.
Forth: A few people want me to do another round of tournaments for the Handbook. I’m not going to rule them out. They can be fun and interactive, so don’t worry we will do them again. I really want to focus on Q&A for a while. If you want though, send in some ideas for new tournaments.
Final thing till next week; Read of the week:
Avengers Finale (Any Avengers fan will enjoy this one).
Reporting from the Marvel Universe I’m Jim Trabold. Have a good week and see you again next issue.
