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'''Ch'od''' is a |
'''Ch'od''' is a fictional character appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. The character is usually seen in the [[X-Men]] series and various spin-offs. |
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==Publication history== |
==Publication history== |
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[[Dave Cockrum]] created the Starjammers with the intent of having them star in their own series. However, when he submitted the concept for Marvel's two try-out series, ''[[Marvel Spotlight]]'' and ''[[Marvel Premiere]]'', he was repeatedly informed that these series were booked for two years solid. Cockrum showed the Starjammers to ''[[X-Men]]'' writer [[Chris Claremont]] |
[[Dave Cockrum]] created the Starjammers with the intent of having them star in their own series. However, when he submitted the concept for Marvel's two try-out series, ''[[Marvel Spotlight]]'' and ''[[Marvel Premiere]]'', he was repeatedly informed that these series were booked for two years solid. Cockrum showed the Starjammers to ''[[X-Men]]'' writer [[Chris Claremont]] and convinced him to use the characters for this series.<ref name="Wizard_Aug93">{{cite news | last = Meth | first= Clifford | date = August 1993 | title = How a Typhoon Blew in Success | work = [[Wizard (magazine)|Wizard]]: X-Men Turn Thirty | pages = 50–52}}</ref> He first appeared in ''X-Men'' #104 (April 1977). |
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==Fictional character biography== |
==Fictional character biography== |
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Ch'od is a Saurid, a lizard-like alien from the planet Timor (Varanus IV) in the [[Shi'ar]] Empire and a founding member of the [[Starjammers]]. He is often accompanied by Cr'reee, a small furry alien from the planet Lupus.<ref>''Classic X-Men'' #15</ref> |
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Ch'od is a Saurid and one of the founding members of the [[Starjammers]]. Though he can be a fierce combatant, he is usually genial and friendly in social interactions (though his sheer size and lizard-like appearance can be intimidating to those unfamiliar with him or his species; which he was also mistaken for the [[Abomination (character)|Abomination]] and [[Teen Abomination]], both of whom were [[Hulk]]'s enemies along with his teenage ally and now friend he saved earlier from an explosion during the detonation of an experimental bomb, [[Rick Jones (character)|Rick Jones a.k.a. A-Bomb]], but were actually humans mutated through overexposure to [[Gamma ray|gamma rays]]). Ch'od is accompanied by his small, furry intelligent alien pet Cr'reee, from the planet Lupus. |
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| ⚫ | Ch'od first met the [[X-Men]] when the Starjammers came to aid them against [[D'Ken]]'s [[Imperial Guard (Marvel Comics)|Imperial Guard]].<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' #107</ref> He helped save [[Colossus (character)|Colossus]]'s life in outer space, and engaged in mock combat with [[Ms. Marvel|Carol Danvers]].<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' #157–158</ref> With the Starjammers, he aided the [[New Mutants]] against the [[Magus (Technarchy)|Magus]].<ref>''The New Mutants'' #50</ref> |
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Ch'od was born on the planet Timor (Varanus IV), in the Shi'ar Empire. He was once a slave on the planet Alsibar, where he met the other original three beings who would become Starjammers, and [[Corsair (comics)|Corsair]] lead a rebellion.<ref>''Classic X-Men'' #15</ref> The group ended up operating out of a powerful starship, and gained the membership of [[Sikorsky (comics)|Sikorsky]], a powerful, insectoid doctor. |
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| ⚫ | Ch'od and [[Hepzibah (comics)|Hepzibah]] sought the "map-rod" holding information on the location of the "Phalkon" power source, which was actually the [[Jean Grey|Phoenix]]. [[Deathbird]]'s Shi'ar starships attacked the Starhammers. The Starjammers went to Earth and met [[Excalibur (comics)|Excalibur]], and aided a rebellion against Deathbird on a Shi'ar border world.<ref>''X-Men Spotlight on: Starjammers'' #1–2</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Ch'od first met the [[X-Men]] when the Starjammers came to aid them against [[D'Ken]]'s [[Imperial Guard (Marvel Comics)|Imperial Guard]].<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' #107</ref> He helped save [[Colossus ( |
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| ⚫ | For a time he and his fellow Starjammers were imprisoned and replaced by the [[Skrull|Warskrulls]], who were attempting to conquer the Shi'ar Empire. The Warskrulls impersonated the Starjammers and key members of the Imperial Guard, until the [[X-Men]] helped rescue them.<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' #275–277</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Ch'od and [[Hepzibah (comics)|Hepzibah]] sought the "map-rod" holding information on the location of the "Phalkon" power source, which was actually the [[ |
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| ⚫ | For a time he and his fellow Starjammers were imprisoned and replaced by the [[Skrull|Warskrulls]], who were attempting to conquer the |
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Ch'od battled [[Wonder Man]] and the [[Vision (Marvel Comics)|Vision]] while escorting the Shi'ar nega-bomb.<ref>''Wonder Man'' #8</ref> |
Ch'od battled [[Wonder Man]] and the [[Vision (Marvel Comics)|Vision]] while escorting the Shi'ar nega-bomb.<ref>''Wonder Man'' #8</ref> |
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Ch'od has suffered the death of his loyal friend Corsair.<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' #486 (July 2007)</ref> He also endured Hepzibah's stranding on Earth, although several X-Men have remained with the Starjammers.<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' #487 (July 2007)</ref> |
Ch'od has suffered the death of his loyal friend Corsair.<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' #486 (July 2007)</ref> He also endured Hepzibah's stranding on Earth, although several X-Men have remained with the Starjammers.<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' #487 (July 2007)</ref> |
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While trying to rescue [[Lilandra Neramani]] from the Imperial Guard, Ch'od loses his right hand and blames himself for failing to save her.<ref>''War of Kings'' #1</ref> During the mission to rescue their empress, Ch'od and the Starjammers end up rescuing a team from the [[Guardians of the Galaxy (2008 team)|Guardians of the Galaxy]] led by [[Rocket Raccoon]], who is an old friend of Ch'od and Corsair. This act however leads to their cover being blown forcing the Starjammers to flee.<ref>''Guardians of the Galaxy'' vol. 2 #13</ref><ref name="Pawns">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=20802 ALL THE KINGS' MEN: White Pawns by Dave Richards, Staff Writer. Comic Book Resources.com]</ref> |
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==Powers and abilities== |
==Powers and abilities== |
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As a member of the Saurid race, Ch'od possesses superhuman strength, durability, and endurance, and |
As a member of the Saurid race, Ch'od possesses superhuman strength, durability, and endurance, and is amphibious. |
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He is also |
He is also an expert marksman (with various forms of Shi'ar weaponry), swordsman, and hand-to-hand combatant, having been trained in various forms of combat known in the Shi'ar Galaxy. He is a highly skilled starship pilot. He has carried Shi'ar-manufactured swords, battleaxes, and energy guns as weapons. |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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* In 2018, |
* In 2018, [[Comic Book Resources]] ranked Ch'od 15th in their "Age Of Apocalypse: The 30 Strongest Characters In Marvel's Coolest Alternate World" list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lealos |first=Shawn S. |date=September 16, 2018 |title=Age Of Apocalypse: The 30 Strongest Characters In Marvel's Coolest Alternate World |url=https://www.cbr.com/age-of-apocalypse-characters-ranked/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==In other media== |
==In other media== |
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Ch'od |
Ch'od makes non-speaking appearances in ''[[X-Men: The Animated Series]]'' as a member of the Starjammers.{{citation needed|date=July 2022}} |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | X-Men #104 (Apr. 1977) |
| Created by | Dave Cockrum[1] |
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| Alter ego | Ch'od |
| Species | Saurid |
| Team affiliations | Starjammers |
| Abilities |
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Ch'od is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is usually seen in the X-Men series and various spin-offs.
Publication history
[edit]Dave Cockrum created the Starjammers with the intent of having them star in their own series. However, when he submitted the concept for Marvel's two try-out series, Marvel Spotlight and Marvel Premiere, he was repeatedly informed that these series were booked for two years solid. Cockrum showed the Starjammers to X-Men writer Chris Claremont and convinced him to use the characters for this series.[1] He first appeared in X-Men #104 (April 1977).
Fictional character biography
[edit]Ch'od is a Saurid, a lizard-like alien from the planet Timor (Varanus IV) in the Shi'ar Empire and a founding member of the Starjammers. He is often accompanied by Cr'reee, a small furry alien from the planet Lupus.[2]
Ch'od first met the X-Men when the Starjammers came to aid them against D'Ken's Imperial Guard.[3] He helped save Colossus's life in outer space, and engaged in mock combat with Carol Danvers.[4] With the Starjammers, he aided the New Mutants against the Magus.[5]
Ch'od and Hepzibah sought the "map-rod" holding information on the location of the "Phalkon" power source, which was actually the Phoenix. Deathbird's Shi'ar starships attacked the Starhammers. The Starjammers went to Earth and met Excalibur, and aided a rebellion against Deathbird on a Shi'ar border world.[6]
For a time he and his fellow Starjammers were imprisoned and replaced by the Warskrulls, who were attempting to conquer the Shi'ar Empire. The Warskrulls impersonated the Starjammers and key members of the Imperial Guard, until the X-Men helped rescue them.[7]
Ch'od battled Wonder Man and the Vision while escorting the Shi'ar nega-bomb.[8]
Ch'od has suffered the death of his loyal friend Corsair.[9] He also endured Hepzibah's stranding on Earth, although several X-Men have remained with the Starjammers.[10]
While trying to rescue Lilandra Neramani from the Imperial Guard, Ch'od loses his right hand and blames himself for failing to save her.[11] During the mission to rescue their empress, Ch'od and the Starjammers end up rescuing a team from the Guardians of the Galaxy led by Rocket Raccoon, who is an old friend of Ch'od and Corsair. This act however leads to their cover being blown forcing the Starjammers to flee.[12][13]
Powers and abilities
[edit]As a member of the Saurid race, Ch'od possesses superhuman strength, durability, and endurance, and is amphibious.
He is also an expert marksman (with various forms of Shi'ar weaponry), swordsman, and hand-to-hand combatant, having been trained in various forms of combat known in the Shi'ar Galaxy. He is a highly skilled starship pilot. He has carried Shi'ar-manufactured swords, battleaxes, and energy guns as weapons.
Reception
[edit]- In 2018, Comic Book Resources ranked Ch'od 15th in their "Age Of Apocalypse: The 30 Strongest Characters In Marvel's Coolest Alternate World" list.[14]
In other media
[edit]Ch'od makes non-speaking appearances in X-Men: The Animated Series as a member of the Starjammers.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Meth, Clifford (August 1993). "How a Typhoon Blew in Success". Wizard: X-Men Turn Thirty. pp. 50–52.
- ^ Classic X-Men #15
- ^ The Uncanny X-Men #107
- ^ The Uncanny X-Men #157–158
- ^ The New Mutants #50
- ^ X-Men Spotlight on: Starjammers #1–2
- ^ The Uncanny X-Men #275–277
- ^ Wonder Man #8
- ^ The Uncanny X-Men #486 (July 2007)
- ^ The Uncanny X-Men #487 (July 2007)
- ^ War of Kings #1
- ^ Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 #13
- ^ ALL THE KINGS' MEN: White Pawns by Dave Richards, Staff Writer. Comic Book Resources.com
- ^ Lealos, Shawn S. (September 16, 2018). "Age Of Apocalypse: The 30 Strongest Characters In Marvel's Coolest Alternate World". CBR. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
External links
[edit]- Ch'od at Marvel Wiki