Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z » Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #2 - Volume 2 released by Marvel on April 30, 2008.
Adam Warlock is a synthetic being created by human scientists named "The Enclave" to become their ideal template for a new race of humans who would rule the Earth. However, their creation, called "Him," rebelled, turned against them, and went on to become Adam Warlock.
A roque Soviet general turned businessman who orchestrated the death of Red Skull.
Alex Flores, former girlfriend of Wonder Man, and the ionically powered hero known as Auteur.
Alexander Bont was the first Kingpin of Hells Kitchen.
Teacher and wife to the mutant named Cable in the future. She and Cable also had a son, Tyler.
The eighth smartest person on the planet, Amadeus Cho has a hypermind which allows him to run a virtually limitless amount of calculations in his head. Recently, he shouldered Banner's burden of being the Hulk, granting himself the power he always wanted and having to deal with his own monster. After a climactic fight in the heart of Manhattan where he reconciled his personalities, he's now a slimmed down Hulk with a new superhero identity, Brawn, who leads the Agents of Atlas in defending Asia.
A mutant and original member of the X-Men, Warren received his angelic wings at a young age along with a unique healing factor in his blood. After being twisted into a weapon of Apocalypse, Warren became the cold and distant Archangel. In the years since then, he's gone back and forth between his two identities.
Angel Salvadore is a mutant with an insectoid physiology including insectiod wings. Once a student at Xavier's Institute, she was depowered on M-Day. She then joined the New Warriors as Tempest. She regained her mutant abilities due to the spread of the Mothervine Virus.
Dr. Sazaki was born in Counter-Earth created by Franklin Richards.
Antoro is a master animal trainer and is a member of the Circus Of Crime group.
Supreme Monarch of the Mesopotamian Gods & the God of Sky and Heaven
One of the very first mutants, Apocalypse is both thousands of years old and a monstrous tyrant that has been a longtime foe of the X-Men. Apocalypse believes that only the strongest (whether mutant or superhuman) should survive. His body is a mix of organics and powerful celestial technology, boosting his shapeshifting and other powers to god-like levels.
Arishem the Judge is the leader of the Celestial hosts, and second-in-authority only to the One Above All. He judges the worthiness of species influenced by the Celestials, deciding which planets and its species will continue to live.
Ashema the Listener is the younger sister of The Dreaming Celestial and was a major player in the Heroes Reborn series.
Former member of Magneto's original Brotherhood. She later went rogue and attempted to gain revenge on him for unspecified reasons by creating a clone of Magneto named Joseph.
Caught in an ionic energy surge of Wonder Man when he lost control of his powers. Aundray Phelps would find that he had gained super powers and would join the short lived team, The Crazy 8.
A former member of the new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and Freedom Force. Avalanche has the ability to create vibratory waves that affects inorganic matter. He often uses his power to affect the earth.
Member of the Circus Of Crime.
The 13th Baron in the Zemo bloodline. Helmut followed in the footsteps of his father before him, becoming an enemy of Captain America and the Avengers. In what could be his greatest scheme ever, Helmut masqueraded as Citizen V and led the Thunderbolts to public acclaim in order to conquer the world. In the end, he failed only because his cohorts desired to remain heroes and rebelled against him.
Ruler of the Skrull Empire at the beginning of Annihilation
Basilisk was a student in Xorn's special class, and was also killed by him.
Beak's mutation manifested at puberty, developing into a humanoid/avian hybrid much like the physiology found in flightless birds. He is amongst the number of mutants depowered due to the events of M-Day, his body reverting back to human form.
A founding member of the X-Men, Dr. Hank McCoy is a mutant possessing animal-like strength and agility. Despite being covered in blue fur and resembling a ferocious beast, Hank possesses an astounding intellect and a superb wit. He is currently a key member of X-Force.
Thomas Morgan is a vampire of sorts, with the ability to absorb any existing moisture from another's body. He is a member of Marvin Hoffman's Brotherhood.
Bella Donna is Gambit's first love and former wife. Heiress to the highest rank in the Assassins Guild and the current leader of the Unified Guild of New Orleans. She is a ruthless mercenary, but still harbors a soft spot for Gambit.
British beauty Elizabeth Braddock is older twin sister of Captain Britain a mutant, former fashion model, and Charter Pilot. She is a long-standing member of the X-Men, Leader of Excalibur, and Founder of the reformed Captain Britain Corps, multi-versal alternate versions of herself.
Betty Brant started as a personal secretary at the Daily Bugle and later became a top reporter. Betty is also one of the many love interests of Peter Parker and ex-girlfriend of Flash Thompson
The love of Bruce Banner's life, she has been one of the Hulk's greatest allies, though she is the daughter of his greatest enemy, General 'Thunderbolt' Ross. She has been transformed into the Harpy, died, and is now a Hulk herself although she lost her powers when Doctor Green, the new incarnation of the Hulk, injected her with the cure for Gamma Radiation. What's next in her life remains to be seen...
This edit will also create new pages on Comic Vine for:
Until you earn 1000 points all your submissions need to be vetted by other Comic Vine users. This process takes no more than a few hours and we'll send you an email once approved.
Use your keyboard!
Log in to comment
Log in to comment