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Presents:
THE DEFINITIVE HANDBOOK OF THE AMAZING UNIVERSE
ARACHNID: When young Parker Peters was bitten by a
radioactive spider, he gained the proportional strength and
agility of a spider. When he shunned responsibility allowing his
aunt to be killed, he realized that he had been given these
powers for a reason and now fights crime on the streets of New
York City.
First appearance: Amazing Fantasies #15
ARCANGLE: Once a member of the original Z-Men with
birdlike wings, Darian D. Durlington IV now has been altered by
Armageddon into the perfect killing machine with razor-sharp
wings.
First appearance: (as Wingman) Z-Men, Vol. 1, #1, (as
Arcangle) Z-Factor #24
ARMAGEDDON: Stating to be the first ever mutant,
Armageddon feels it is his task to improve mutant gene strains
and rid the world of normal humans. Adding this insane desire to
his shape-changing abilities, and Armageddon has proven himself a
powerful foe.
First appearance: Z-Factor #5
BLOWTORCH: Joseph Raine participated in a secret
testing of an interstellar craft designed by a close friend,
Richard Reed. Unfortunately, Joe absorbed cosmic radiation which
caused him to burst into flames. Learning to control these fires,
he and the other three passengers formed the Quintessential
Quartet to fight crime.
First appearance: The Quintessential Quartet #1
BULK: When Dr. Arnold Bannings was caught in a
radioactive blast trying to save a young teenager, he transformed
into a mighty red-skinned behemoth. For years, he wandered the
country looking for ways to cure his condition, but recent events
have caused a merging between Dr. Banning's mind and the Bulk's
body.
First appearance: The Improbable Bulk #1
CAPTAIN PATRIOT: During World War II, young and skinny
Samuel Roberts was given an experimental formula which turned him
into a perfect physical specimen. Armed with his shield and sense
of patriotic duty, Captain Patriot helped turn the tides on the
war and bring victory to the U.S. and the Allies. The Captain
disappeared after the War, only to be found later, joining the
Revengers soon afterwards.
First appearance: Captain Patriot Comics #1, returned in
Revengers #3
CLAWSTER: Little is known about this small mutant. What
is known is that he has animalistic senses, heals fast, and has
two titanium claws which exit specially made spots behind his
wrists.
First appearance: The Improbable Bulk #181
CLOUDBURST: This mutant from Africa is a member of the
second generation of Professor Z's Z-Men, and has been designated
as their leader. Ururu Monrue has the power to control the
weather.
First appearance: Huge-Sized Z-Men #1
CREATURE: Despite his high intelligence, Ronald
"Ronnie" McKay's beastial appearance made him an
outcast among his peers. Joining Professor Z's Z-Men, Ronnie
feels he is able to help diminish the fears and hatred between
humans and mutants by using his powers and intelligence to help
others.
First appearance: Z-Men, Vol. 1, #1
CORD: Cyclon's daughter who was transported to the
future to save her life. In order to do so, she was implanted
with various cybernetics, which only add to her high-tech arsenal
and her mild psionic powers.
First appearance: (as baby) The Unnatural Z-Men #201, (as
adult) Young Misfits #87
CYCLON: Mutant leader of the Z-Men with the ability to
fire laser blasts from his hand. Cyclon is unable to control his
powers and must wear a special device which prevents him from
firing his blasts whenever his hands are exposed to air.
First appearance: Z-Men, Vol. 1, #1
ELECTROMAG: Once an ally of Professor Z's, Electromag
tries to unite all mutants by conquering the normal humans.
Electromag has absolutecontrol over all forms of magnetism and is
potentially one of the most powerful mutants alive.
First appearance: Z-Men, Vol. 1, #1
FIREBIRD: Mutant gifted with the powers of telepathy
and telekinesis, Jen Brown joined Professor Z's Z-Men. Since
then, she was presumed died, reborn as a cosmic entity, and
revived as herself, eventually marrying Carl Winters, a.k.a.
Cyclon.
First appearance: Z-Men, Vol. 1, #1
FURBALL: Curt Vagner's demonic appearance covers the
true nature of a swashbuckler underneath. Curt also has the
ability to teleport over great distances and stick to walls.
First appearance: Huge-Sized Z-Men #1
ICEMACHINE: The youngest of the original Z-Men, Robin
Gander possesses almost absolute control over his cold-generating
powers. Robin is a wise-cracker by nature, which often gets him
in trouble with his teammates.
First appearance: Z-Men, Vol. 1, #1
MISTER DEVIOUS: The mysterious Mr. Devious was the
orphanage manager for Cyclon, during his childhood. His ultimate
purpose is unclear as are the nature of his abilities. Devious is
known for his cloning techniques and his ability to constantly
return from the grave to terrorize the Z-Men yet another time.
First appearance: The Unnatural Z-Men #221
MISTER QUINTESSENTIAL: Richard Reed used his brilliant
mind to create and build a spacecraft for interstellar flight.
Unfortunately, it was not correctly shielded, and the cosmic rays
gave him the ability to stretch his body into all sorts of
unusual proportions. He is now married to one of the other QQ
members, Sally Raine Reed.
First appearance: The Quintessential Quartet #1
MONSTER: Bobby Morose was the pilot for an experimental
spacecraft, designed by his best friend, Richard Reed. When the
craft entered outer space, however, Bobby absorbed cosmic
radiation which transformed him into a hideous creature with
enormous strength. Despite his reservations, he helped found the
Quintessential Quartet.
First appearance: The Quintessential Quartet #1
MUSCLE MAN: This wisecracking member of the new
Z-Factor is none other than the former bodyguard for the
intergalactic rock star Lola Shaney. Antonio Corasello can absorb
kinetic energy and use it to augment his already impressive
strength.
First appearance: Young Misfits Annual #1
PROFESSOR Z: When Carleton X. Zavier realized he was a
mutant with incredible telepathic powers, he began to take an
active affair in the hostilities between the human and mutant
population. In order to increase public relations, he founded the
Z-Men, a band of mutants with incredible powers to combat crime.
First appearance: Z-Men, Vol. 1, #1
QUINTESSENTIAL QUARTET: When Richard Reed, Bobby
Morose, and Joe and Sally Raine took an experimental spacecraft
up, they were exposed to cosmic rays which gave them unusual
powers. Choosing to use their new abilities to fight crime, they
founded the Quintessential Quartet.
First appearance: The Quintessential Quartet #1
ROOK: Time traveller from the future, Rook came back in
time following the trails of several mutant criminals. Claiming
one of the Z-Men will betray their own, Rook is always on the
watch with his energy absorption and redirection powers along
with his plasma rifle.
First appearance: The Unnatural Z-Men #281
ROUGE: While she's beautifull in many ways, this
Southern gal could knock your socks off as well as your powers.
Little is known about her past, and so far she's kept it that
way.
First appearance: Revengers Annual #10
SEE-THRU WOMAN: When Sally Raine flew in the
experimental spacecraft designed by Richard Reed, she absorbed
cosmic radiation, which gave her the ability to become completely
invisible. Formerly called the See-Thru Girl, she has since
married Richard Reed and is an active member of the
Quintessential Quartet.
First appearance: The Quintessential Quartet #1
STEEL MAN: Millionaire industrialist Timmy Starch
created a suit of armor to help sustain his life, but now uses a
much-improved version to fight super-villains and
super-technological threats as Steel Man.
First appearance: Stories of Dilemma #39
WINGMAN: SEE ARCANGLE
Z-MEN: A group of mutant humans banded together by the
telepathic Professor Z to try and create harmony between the
human and mutant population.
First appearance: Z-Men, Vol. 1, #1