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The '''Stranger''' is a |
The '''Stranger''' is a fictional character appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. |
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==Publication history== |
==Publication history== |
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The Stranger first appeared in ''[[Uncanny X-Men|X-Men]]'' #11 (May 1965) and was created by [[Stan Lee]] and [[Jack Kirby]]. |
The Stranger first appeared in ''[[Uncanny X-Men|X-Men]]'' #11 (May 1965) and was created by [[Stan Lee]] and [[Jack Kirby]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=DeFalco |first1=Tom |last2=Sanderson |first2=Peter |last3=Brevoort |first3=Tom |last4=Teitelbaum |first4=Michael |last5=Wallace |first5=Daniel |last6=Darling |first6=Andrew |last7=Forbeck |first7=Matt |last8=Cowsill |first8=Alan |last9=Bray |first9=Adam |title=The Marvel Encyclopedia |date=2019 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1-4654-7890-0 |page=359}}</ref> |
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==Fictional character biography== |
==Fictional character biography== |
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The character is a |
The character is a cosmic entity and principally a [[scientist]] and [[Surveying|surveyor]] of worlds, first visiting Earth out of [[curiosity]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Brevoort |first1=Tom |last2=DeFalco |first2=Tom |last3=Manning |first3=Matthew K. |last4=Sanderson |first4=Peter |last5=Wiacek |first5=Win |title=Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History |date=2017 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1465455505 |page=108}}</ref> After an encounter with the X-Men and [[Brotherhood of Mutants|Brotherhood of Evil Mutants]], who first think he is a powerful mutant,<ref>''X-Men'' #11 (May 1965)</ref> the entity departs, taking the supervillain [[Magneto (Marvel Comics)|Magneto]] and his servant [[Toad (Marvel Comics)|Toad]] off-world for further study after encasing them in special cocoons. The same title depicts Magneto's escape and return to [[Earth]] using a spaceship he repairs when the Stranger leaves the planet (leaving Toad behind). However, the Stranger recaptures the villain after [[Professor X]] telepathically alerts the Stranger.<ref>''X-Men'' #18 (Dec. 1965)</ref> |
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The Stranger reappears in the title ''[[Tales to Astonish]]'', becoming convinced that mankind is dangerous and sets out to destroy the Earth using |
The Stranger reappears in the title ''[[Tales to Astonish]]'', becoming convinced that mankind is dangerous and sets out to destroy the Earth using the [[Hulk]], allowing a better race of humanity to take over. He transports to Earth a machine that increases his mental power over the Hulk. The character is dissuaded from this course of action by the Hulk's alter-ego, [[Hulk|Bruce Banner]]. However he takes the supervillain [[Abomination (comics)|Abomination]] into space with him, thinking him truly evil.<ref>''Tales to Astonish'' #89 (April 1967)</ref> In the title the ''[[Silver Surfer]]'', the Stranger again attempts to destroy the Earth, on this occasion using a powerful "Null-Life" bomb. After a battle with the Silver Surfer and learning that a human scientist sacrificed himself to defuse the bomb, the Stranger retreats.<ref>''Silver Surfer'' #5 (April 1969)</ref> |
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In the title ''[[Fantastic Four (comic book)|Fantastic Four]]'' the Stranger aids the superhero team against the entity the [[Overmind (comics)|Overmind]],<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #113–116 (Aug.–Nov. 1971)</ref> and in [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]] watches as the Thunder God battles the character's servant of the time, the [[Abomination (comics)|Abomination]].<ref>''Thor'' #178 (July 1970)</ref> The title ''[[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]]'' features a story in which the Toad impersonates the Stranger and battles the superhero team |
In the title ''[[Fantastic Four (comic book)|Fantastic Four]]'' the Stranger aids the superhero team against the entity the [[Overmind (comics)|Overmind]],<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #113–116 (Aug.–Nov. 1971)</ref> and in [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]] watches as the Thunder God battles the character's servant of the time, the [[Abomination (comics)|Abomination]].<ref>''Thor'' #178 (July 1970)</ref> The title ''[[Avengers (comics)|The Avengers]]'' features a story in which the Toad impersonates the Stranger and battles the superhero team.<ref>''The Avengers'' #137–138 (July–Aug. 1975)</ref> The true Stranger encounters the [[Kree]] warrior [[Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell)|Captain Marvel]] in the title of the same name,<ref>''Captain Marvel'' #42 (Jan. 1976)</ref> and in ''[[Marvel Team-Up]]'' encounters the hero [[Spider-Man]] when trying to obtain the [[Infinity Gems|Soul Gem]] from [[Adam Warlock]].<ref>''Marvel Team-Up'' #55 (March 1977)</ref> |
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The Stranger also appears in the self-titled ''[[Champions (1975 team)|Champions]]'' and aids the group to contain the reactivated Null-Life bomb left on Earth<ref>''Champions'' #12–13 (March & May 1977)</ref> and in a ''[[Marvel Two-In-One]]'' Annual enlists the aid of the [[Thing (comics)|Thing]] and the [[Hulk]] to fight against the threat of the Olympian god [[Pluto (Marvel Comics)|Pluto]].<ref>''Marvel Two-In-One'' Annual #5 (Jan. 1980)</ref> |
The Stranger also appears in the self-titled ''[[Champions (1975 team)|The Champions]]'' and aids the group to contain the reactivated Null-Life bomb left on Earth<ref>''The Champions'' #12–13 (March & May 1977)</ref> and in a ''[[Marvel Two-In-One]]'' Annual enlists the aid of the [[Thing (comics)|Thing]] and the [[Hulk]] to fight against the threat of the Olympian god [[Pluto (Marvel Comics)|Pluto]].<ref>''Marvel Two-In-One'' Annual #5 (Jan. 1980)</ref> |
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The character reappears in the third volume of the ''Silver Surfer'', where the entity known as the [[Living Tribunal]] reveals the fourth side of its head to be a void and claims that it could have represented the face of |
The character reappears in the third volume of the ''Silver Surfer'', where the entity known as the [[Living Tribunal]] reveals the fourth side of its head to be a void and claims that it could have represented the face of the Stranger.<ref>''Silver Surfer'' vol. 3 #31 (Dec. 1989)</ref> |
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The Stranger also joins the Avengers in battle against the space pirate [[Nebula (comics)|Nebula]], who has acquired the "Infinity Union", a device that allows the user to absorb all forms of ambient energy, and who seeks to acquire more by repeatedly destroying and recreating the universe.<ref>''Avengers'' #317–318 (May–June 1990)</ref> |
The Stranger also joins the Avengers in battle against the space pirate [[Nebula (comics)|Nebula]], who has acquired the "Infinity Union", a device that allows the user to absorb all forms of ambient energy, and who seeks to acquire more by repeatedly destroying and recreating the universe.<ref>''The Avengers'' #317–318 (May–June 1990)</ref> |
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In the title ''[[Quasar (comics)|Quasar]]'', cosmic beings known as the [[Watcher (comics)|Watchers]] approach the Stranger for aid in halting a lethal information |
In the title ''[[Quasar (comics)|Quasar]]'', cosmic beings known as the [[Watcher (comics)|Watchers]] approach the Stranger for aid in halting a lethal information virus, with the hero Quasar taking advantage of the distraction to free many of the specimens on the Stranger's "Labworld", including [[Stardust (T'urin G'ar)|Stardust]].<ref>''Quasar'' #14–16 (Sep.–Nov. 1990)</ref> |
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In the limited series "[[The |
In the limited series "[[The Infinity Gauntlet]]", the Stranger appears among the gathering of cosmic entities opposing the Titan [[Thanos]], and attacks the latter teamed with [[Epoch (Marvel Comics)|Epoch]] and [[Galactus]].<ref>''Infinity Gauntlet'' #1-6 (July-Dec. 1991)</ref> |
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In the limited series ''[[Starblast]]'' the Stranger is instrumental in merging the [[New Universe]] into the Marvel Universe.<ref>''[[Starblast]]'' #1–4 (Jan.–April 1994)</ref> He next appears in a retold [[Flashback (narrative)|flashback]] story in ''Professor Xavier and the X-Men'';<ref>''Professor Xavier and the X-Men'' #15 (Jan. 1997)</ref> and outside of [[Continuity (fiction)|continuity]] in ''[[Marvel Adventures]]''.<ref>''Marvel Adventures'' #5 (Aug. 1997)</ref> |
In the limited series ''[[Starblast]]'' the Stranger is instrumental in merging the [[New Universe]] into the Marvel Universe.<ref>''[[Starblast]]'' #1–4 (Jan.–April 1994)</ref> He next appears in a retold [[Flashback (narrative)|flashback]] story in ''Professor Xavier and the X-Men'';<ref>''Professor Xavier and the X-Men'' #15 (Jan. 1997)</ref> and outside of [[Continuity (fiction)|continuity]] in ''[[Marvel Adventures]]''.<ref>''Marvel Adventures'' #5 (Aug. 1997)</ref> |
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He next appears in ''[[Marvel Universe: The End]]'', again among the beings opposing Thanos.<ref>''Marvel Universe: The End'' #4–6 (June–Aug. 2003):''Marvel Universe: The End'' #1–6 (March–Aug. 2003)</ref> |
He next appears in ''[[Marvel Universe: The End]]'', again among the beings opposing Thanos.<ref>''Marvel Universe: The End'' #4–6 (June–Aug. 2003):''Marvel Universe: The End'' #1–6 (March–Aug. 2003)</ref> |
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The Stranger prominently features in the limited series ''[[Beyond!]]'', posing as the [[Beyonder]] wherein he captures several heroes and villains and forces them into battle for the purpose of study.<ref>''Beyond!'' #6 (Feb. 2007): ''Beyond'' #1–6 (Sep. |
The Stranger prominently features in the limited series ''[[Beyond!]]'', posing as the [[Beyonder]] wherein he captures several heroes and villains and forces them into battle for the purpose of study.<ref>''Beyond!'' #6 (Feb. 2007): ''Beyond'' #1–6 (Sep. 2006–Feb. 2007)</ref> |
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==Powers and abilities== |
==Powers and abilities== |
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The Stranger possesses the ability to channel and manipulate cosmic power on a scale comparable to that of [[Galactus]] and the [[Celestial (comics)|Celestials]],<ref>''Thanos |
The Stranger possesses the ability to channel and manipulate cosmic power on a scale comparable to that of [[Galactus]] and the [[Celestial (comics)|Celestials]],<ref>''Thanos'' Annual #1 (2014)</ref> with feats including levitation; force field creation; size shifting and molecular manipulation of matter;<ref>''X-Men'' #11 (May 1965)</ref> [[light speed]] space travel; intangibility and energy projection<ref>''Silver Surfer'' #5 (Aug. 1969)</ref> and assembling a planet from segments of inhabited worlds from across the [[universe]].<ref>''Beyond'' #1–6 (Sep. 2006–Feb. 2007)</ref> The entity also possesses a "laboratory" world, where items are stored, and beings of interest, referred to as [[Biological specimen|specimen]]s, are kept prisoner for study. |
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==In other media== |
==In other media== |
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Stranger |
The Stranger appears in ''[[The Super Hero Squad Show]]'' episode "The Ballad of Beta Ray Bill! (Six Against Infinity, Part 1)", voiced by [[John Barrowman]].<ref>[http://marvel.com/news/story/14414/the_super_hero_squad_show_three_new_baddies The Super Hero Squad Show: Three New Baddies]</ref> This version enslaved the Korbinites, though [[Beta Ray Bill]] escaped and became a janitor. The Stranger eventually locates Bill, who defeats him with the help of [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]]. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | The Uncanny X-Men #11 (May 1965) |
Created by | Stan Lee Jack Kirby |
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Abilities | Immortality Power cosmic |
The Stranger is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Publication history
[edit]The Stranger first appeared in X-Men #11 (May 1965) and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.[1]
Fictional character biography
[edit]The character is a cosmic entity and principally a scientist and surveyor of worlds, first visiting Earth out of curiosity.[2] After an encounter with the X-Men and Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, who first think he is a powerful mutant,[3] the entity departs, taking the supervillain Magneto and his servant Toad off-world for further study after encasing them in special cocoons. The same title depicts Magneto's escape and return to Earth using a spaceship he repairs when the Stranger leaves the planet (leaving Toad behind). However, the Stranger recaptures the villain after Professor X telepathically alerts the Stranger.[4]
The Stranger reappears in the title Tales to Astonish, becoming convinced that mankind is dangerous and sets out to destroy the Earth using the Hulk, allowing a better race of humanity to take over. He transports to Earth a machine that increases his mental power over the Hulk. The character is dissuaded from this course of action by the Hulk's alter-ego, Bruce Banner. However he takes the supervillain Abomination into space with him, thinking him truly evil.[5] In the title the Silver Surfer, the Stranger again attempts to destroy the Earth, on this occasion using a powerful "Null-Life" bomb. After a battle with the Silver Surfer and learning that a human scientist sacrificed himself to defuse the bomb, the Stranger retreats.[6]
In the title Fantastic Four the Stranger aids the superhero team against the entity the Overmind,[7] and in Thor watches as the Thunder God battles the character's servant of the time, the Abomination.[8] The title The Avengers features a story in which the Toad impersonates the Stranger and battles the superhero team.[9] The true Stranger encounters the Kree warrior Captain Marvel in the title of the same name,[10] and in Marvel Team-Up encounters the hero Spider-Man when trying to obtain the Soul Gem from Adam Warlock.[11]
The Stranger also appears in the self-titled The Champions and aids the group to contain the reactivated Null-Life bomb left on Earth[12] and in a Marvel Two-In-One Annual enlists the aid of the Thing and the Hulk to fight against the threat of the Olympian god Pluto.[13]
The character reappears in the third volume of the Silver Surfer, where the entity known as the Living Tribunal reveals the fourth side of its head to be a void and claims that it could have represented the face of the Stranger.[14]
The Stranger also joins the Avengers in battle against the space pirate Nebula, who has acquired the "Infinity Union", a device that allows the user to absorb all forms of ambient energy, and who seeks to acquire more by repeatedly destroying and recreating the universe.[15]
In the title Quasar, cosmic beings known as the Watchers approach the Stranger for aid in halting a lethal information virus, with the hero Quasar taking advantage of the distraction to free many of the specimens on the Stranger's "Labworld", including Stardust.[16]
In the limited series "The Infinity Gauntlet", the Stranger appears among the gathering of cosmic entities opposing the Titan Thanos, and attacks the latter teamed with Epoch and Galactus.[17]
In the limited series Starblast the Stranger is instrumental in merging the New Universe into the Marvel Universe.[18] He next appears in a retold flashback story in Professor Xavier and the X-Men;[19] and outside of continuity in Marvel Adventures.[20]
In the limited series X-Men Forever, the character is revealed to have subtly manipulated and accelerated the evolution of human mutants for a long time, in a plot to harness their potential to gain control of all higher cosmic entities.[21]
He next appears in Marvel Universe: The End, again among the beings opposing Thanos.[22]
The Stranger prominently features in the limited series Beyond!, posing as the Beyonder wherein he captures several heroes and villains and forces them into battle for the purpose of study.[23]
Powers and abilities
[edit]The Stranger possesses the ability to channel and manipulate cosmic power on a scale comparable to that of Galactus and the Celestials,[24] with feats including levitation; force field creation; size shifting and molecular manipulation of matter;[25] light speed space travel; intangibility and energy projection[26] and assembling a planet from segments of inhabited worlds from across the universe.[27] The entity also possesses a "laboratory" world, where items are stored, and beings of interest, referred to as specimens, are kept prisoner for study.
In other media
[edit]The Stranger appears in The Super Hero Squad Show episode "The Ballad of Beta Ray Bill! (Six Against Infinity, Part 1)", voiced by John Barrowman.[28] This version enslaved the Korbinites, though Beta Ray Bill escaped and became a janitor. The Stranger eventually locates Bill, who defeats him with the help of Thor.
References
[edit]- ^ DeFalco, Tom; Sanderson, Peter; Brevoort, Tom; Teitelbaum, Michael; Wallace, Daniel; Darling, Andrew; Forbeck, Matt; Cowsill, Alan; Bray, Adam (2019). The Marvel Encyclopedia. DK Publishing. p. 359. ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.
- ^ Brevoort, Tom; DeFalco, Tom; Manning, Matthew K.; Sanderson, Peter; Wiacek, Win (2017). Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History. DK Publishing. p. 108. ISBN 978-1465455505.
- ^ X-Men #11 (May 1965)
- ^ X-Men #18 (Dec. 1965)
- ^ Tales to Astonish #89 (April 1967)
- ^ Silver Surfer #5 (April 1969)
- ^ Fantastic Four #113–116 (Aug.–Nov. 1971)
- ^ Thor #178 (July 1970)
- ^ The Avengers #137–138 (July–Aug. 1975)
- ^ Captain Marvel #42 (Jan. 1976)
- ^ Marvel Team-Up #55 (March 1977)
- ^ The Champions #12–13 (March & May 1977)
- ^ Marvel Two-In-One Annual #5 (Jan. 1980)
- ^ Silver Surfer vol. 3 #31 (Dec. 1989)
- ^ The Avengers #317–318 (May–June 1990)
- ^ Quasar #14–16 (Sep.–Nov. 1990)
- ^ Infinity Gauntlet #1-6 (July-Dec. 1991)
- ^ Starblast #1–4 (Jan.–April 1994)
- ^ Professor Xavier and the X-Men #15 (Jan. 1997)
- ^ Marvel Adventures #5 (Aug. 1997)
- ^ X-Men Forever #1-6 (2001)
- ^ Marvel Universe: The End #4–6 (June–Aug. 2003):Marvel Universe: The End #1–6 (March–Aug. 2003)
- ^ Beyond! #6 (Feb. 2007): Beyond #1–6 (Sep. 2006–Feb. 2007)
- ^ Thanos Annual #1 (2014)
- ^ X-Men #11 (May 1965)
- ^ Silver Surfer #5 (Aug. 1969)
- ^ Beyond #1–6 (Sep. 2006–Feb. 2007)
- ^ The Super Hero Squad Show: Three New Baddies
External links
[edit]- Stranger at Marvel.com