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'''Triton''' is a |
'''Triton''' is a character appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. Created by [[Stan Lee]] and [[Jack Kirby]], the character first appeared in ''[[Fantastic Four (comic book)|Fantastic Four]]'' #45 (December 1965). He belongs to the subspecies of humans called [[inhumans]], who are born with superhuman abilities. |
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Triton made his live action debut in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] (MCU) with the 2017 television series ''[[Inhumans (TV series)|Inhumans]]'', portrayed by [[Mike Moh]]. |
Triton made his live action debut in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] (MCU) with the 2017 television series ''[[Inhumans (TV series)|Inhumans]]'', portrayed by [[Mike Moh]]. |
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Triton is member of the [[Inhumans]]' Royal Family, son of Mander and Azur, brother to [[Karnak (comics)|Karnak]], and cousin to [[Gorgon (Inhuman)|Gorgon]], [[Black Bolt]], [[Maximus (comics)|Maximus]], [[Medusa (comics)|Medusa]], and [[Crystal (comics)|Crystal]]. Triton was born on the [[city-state]] island of [[Attilan]] and was exposed to the [[Terrigen Mist]] as an infant. The mists altered his body, turning his skin green and giving him the ability to breathe underwater, as well as surviving the cold temperatures and incredible pressures of the deep. An unfortunate side effect was the loss of the ability to survive in a non-aquatic environment. As a result, he lived in a specifically designed area of Attilan, requiring a special breathing apparatus to leave the water. The apparatus, cumbersome at first, was eventually reduced in size by fellow Inhuman, Maximus the Mad. Triton's mutation after Terrigenesis was so severe that his parents disallowed his brother Karnak from going through it. |
Triton is member of the [[Inhumans]]' Royal Family, son of Mander and Azur, brother to [[Karnak (comics)|Karnak]], and cousin to [[Gorgon (Inhuman)|Gorgon]], [[Black Bolt]], [[Maximus (comics)|Maximus]], [[Medusa (comics)|Medusa]], and [[Crystal (comics)|Crystal]]. Triton was born on the [[city-state]] island of [[Attilan]] and was exposed to the [[Terrigen Mist]] as an infant. The mists altered his body, turning his skin green and giving him the ability to breathe underwater, as well as surviving the cold temperatures and incredible pressures of the deep. An unfortunate side effect was the loss of the ability to survive in a non-aquatic environment. As a result, he lived in a specifically designed area of Attilan, requiring a special breathing apparatus to leave the water. The apparatus, cumbersome at first, was eventually reduced in size by fellow Inhuman, Maximus the Mad. Triton's mutation after Terrigenesis was so severe that his parents disallowed his brother Karnak from going through it. |
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Triton later first encountered the [[Fantastic Four]].<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #45</ref><ref>{{Cite web |
Triton later first encountered the [[Fantastic Four]].<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #45</ref><ref>{{Cite web|first=Brian|last=Cronin|url=http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2010/09/18/a-year-of-cool-comics-day-261/|title=A Year of Cool Comics – Day 261|publisher=[[Comic Book Resources]] CSBG Archive|date=September 18, 2010|access-date=September 29, 2010|archive-date=November 23, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101123190418/http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2010/09/18/a-year-of-cool-comics-day-261/|url-status=dead}}</ref> During an accidental encounter, he tells his fellow Inhumans he recognizes the [[Hulk]] from Reed Richard's micro-film files.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #175 (May 1974)</ref> Triton acquires an artificial life support system which enabled him to exist out of water.<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #54</ref> He then first left the Great Refuge with the other members of the Royal Family, acting as a scout for them.<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #69</ref> He is freed from the "negative zone" barrier, along with the rest of the Inhumans.<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #59-61</ref> He aids the Fantastic Four in battle against [[Blastaar]].<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #62</ref> |
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Triton later met the [[Namor|Sub-Mariner]], and then battled [[Plantman]]'s Leviathan.<ref>''Sub-Mariner'' #2</ref> He aided the Inhuman Royal Family in defeating Maximus's attempt to overthrow the Great Refuge.<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #82-83</ref> He then singlehandedly captured Maximus,<ref>''Amazing Adventures'' #2</ref> and battled the [[Mandarin (comics)|Mandarin]] alongside the Royal Family.<ref>''Amazing Adventures'' #3-4</ref> He traveled to New York to warn the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]] of the Inhumans' involvement in the [[Kree-Skrull War]].<ref>''The Avengers'' #95</ref> |
Triton later met the [[Namor|Sub-Mariner]], and then battled [[Plantman]]'s Leviathan.<ref>''Sub-Mariner'' #2</ref> He aided the Inhuman Royal Family in defeating Maximus's attempt to overthrow the Great Refuge.<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #82-83</ref> He then singlehandedly captured Maximus,<ref>''Amazing Adventures'' #2</ref> and battled the [[Mandarin (comics)|Mandarin]] alongside the Royal Family.<ref>''Amazing Adventures'' #3-4</ref> He traveled to New York to warn the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]] of the Inhumans' involvement in the [[Kree-Skrull War]].<ref>''The Avengers'' #95</ref> |
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Triton participated in the Inhuman exodus when Attilan was relocated to Earth's Moon.<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #240</ref> He grappled with the Avengers under Maximus's mind control.<ref>''Avengers'' Annual #12</ref> He accompanied Medusa to Earth when she fled Attilan to avoid compulsory abortion by order of the Genetic Council.<ref>''Marvel Graphic Novel: The Inhumans''</ref> Triton battled mutated aquatic life caused by [[toxic waste]].<ref>''Marvel Comics Presents'' #28</ref> |
Triton participated in the Inhuman exodus when Attilan was relocated to Earth's Moon.<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #240</ref> He grappled with the Avengers under Maximus's mind control.<ref>''Avengers'' Annual #12</ref> He accompanied Medusa to Earth when she fled Attilan to avoid compulsory abortion by order of the Genetic Council.<ref>''Marvel Graphic Novel: The Inhumans''</ref> Triton battled mutated aquatic life caused by [[toxic waste]].<ref>''Marvel Comics Presents'' #28</ref> |
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Triton has maintained a friendship with Namor the Sub-Mariner and has occasionally been involved in stories with Marvel's other ocean-dwelling characters. He had pivotal roles in major crossover stories such as the [[Kree]]–[[Skrull]] War{{ |
Triton has maintained a friendship with Namor the Sub-Mariner and has occasionally been involved in stories with Marvel's other ocean-dwelling characters. He had pivotal roles in major crossover stories such as the [[Kree]]–[[Skrull]] War{{Volume needed|c=y|date=March 2010}} and ''[[Atlantis Attacks]]''.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=March 2010}} |
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Triton expresses discontent to [[Black Panther ( |
Triton expresses discontent to [[Black Panther (character)|Black Panther]] and [[Storm (Marvel Comics)|Storm]] when they visit Attilan's current moon location. He reveals that several underground chambers have been flooded for his benefit, but it is not satisfactory.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=May 2009}} |
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During the ''[[Secret Invasion]]'' storyline, the Inhuman royal family forges an alliance with the Kree to recover Black Bolt from the Skrulls' clutches. Together, they discover a weakness in the Skrull's defense and split up to recover the resources to exploit it. Triton is sent to the all-water planet Pelagia where he encounters |
During the ''[[Secret Invasion]]'' storyline, the Inhuman royal family forges an alliance with the Kree to recover Black Bolt from the Skrulls' clutches. Together, they discover a weakness in the Skrull's defense and split up to recover the resources to exploit it. Triton is sent to the all-water planet Pelagia where he encounters mermen-like beings who closely resemble him. He develops feelings for the native, Dascylla.<ref>''Secret Invasion: Inhumans'' #3</ref> Although outnumbered by the hostile Pelagians, Triton manages to overcome them and find what he seeks. His breathing harness is then upgraded by the Kree allowing him to operate in the vacuum of space, thus enabling him to physically attack the Skrulls' ship during the rescue.<ref>''Secret Invasion: Inhumans'' #4</ref> |
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During ''[[Civil War II]]'', Triton grows discontent with Medusa's dovishness to Tony Stark's aggression against New Attilan. He enlists the help of Maximus to provoke Stark against Medusa to force her to attack. Maximus convinces Lash to attack one of Stark's factories, but it contains civilians. Captain Marvel and the Avengers attack Medusa, but during that time Stark attacks New Attilan. To Triton's shock, Maximus lowers Attilan's defenses, allowing Stark to enter. Medusa surrenders, but Triton gives himself up as it was his idea to free Maximus. [[ |
During ''[[Civil War II]]'', Triton grows discontent with Medusa's dovishness to Tony Stark's aggression against New Attilan. He enlists the help of Maximus to provoke Stark against Medusa to force her to attack. Maximus convinces Lash to attack one of Stark's factories, but it contains civilians. [[Carol Danvers|Captain Marvel]] and the Avengers attack Medusa, but during that time Stark attacks New Attilan. To Triton's shock, Maximus lowers Attilan's defenses, allowing Stark to enter. Medusa surrenders, but Triton gives himself up as it was his idea to free Maximus. [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] takes him to the Triskelion prison.<ref>''Uncanny Inhumans'' #12–14</ref> |
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During ''[[Inhumans vs. X-Men]]'', Maximus free Triton from the Triskelion with the promise of finding a way to recreate Terrigen Crystals. Triton, Lineage, and the Unspoken travel around the world gathering ingredients. Ultimately, Maximus instead creates a giant robot with a Terrigen sword to kill the X-Men, but The Unspoken attacked and absorbed the Terrigen sword. Triton vowed to kill Maximus if he didn't follow through with the plan, but doesn't since Maximus is the only one who knows the formula.<ref>''Uncanny Inhumans'' # 18–20</ref> |
During ''[[Inhumans vs. X-Men]]'', Maximus free Triton from the Triskelion with the promise of finding a way to recreate Terrigen Crystals. Triton, Lineage, and the Unspoken travel around the world gathering ingredients. Ultimately, Maximus instead creates a giant robot with a Terrigen sword to kill the X-Men, but The Unspoken attacked and absorbed the Terrigen sword. Triton vowed to kill Maximus if he didn't follow through with the plan, but doesn't since Maximus is the only one who knows the formula.<ref>''Uncanny Inhumans'' # 18–20</ref> |
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Karnak and Lockjaw go to find Triton, but Maximus controls him and makes him attack his brother, so Karnak incapacitates him. He is allowed back into the Royal Family.<ref>''Inhumans Prime''</ref> |
Karnak and Lockjaw go to find Triton, but Maximus controls him and makes him attack his brother, so Karnak incapacitates him. He is allowed back into the Royal Family.<ref>''Inhumans Prime''</ref> |
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In ''[[Death of the Inhumans]]'', the Kree have murdered thousands of Inhumans that would not join them. |
In ''[[Death of the Inhumans]]'', the Kree have murdered thousands of Inhumans that would not join them. Black Bolt requested a meeting with the four Queens of the Inhumans tribes to respond to this threat. When Triton tries to learn what transpired, he discovers that Black Bolt has been wired with an explosive which is activated when Triton touches him. Triton is apparently killed in the explosion, although most of the Royal Family is saved by Lockjaw's teleportation ability.<ref>''Death of the Inhumans'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> It is later revealed that Triton is alive and in stasis alongside Naja, Sterilon, and other unnamed Inhumans as they are being experimented on by the Kree.<ref>''Death of the Inhumans'' #4. Marvel Comics.</ref> Black Bolt is later forced to kill Triton, among others, to stop the Kree.<ref>''Death of the Inhumans'' #5. Marvel Comics.</ref> |
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==Powers and abilities== |
==Powers and abilities== |
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Triton is a member of the [[Inhumans|Inhuman]] race, artificially mutated by the |
Triton is a member of the [[Inhumans|Inhuman]] race, artificially mutated by the Terrigen Mist, giving him scaly greenish skin, a small dorsal fin running from the base of the skull to the forehead, membranous fins extending from his temples, and webbing between his toes and between his fingers. Triton is able to breathe water, to swim at great speeds, and to withstand the pressures of the deep sea. He cannot naturally breathe air and needs near-constant contact with water to survive, and cannot exist out of water without artificial aids. His resistance to deep sea pressure also gives him superhuman strength and speed underwater. He has the ability to survive underwater indefinitely, and the ability to withstand the temperature and pressure of ocean depths. His vision is more sensitive to the green portion of the visible spectrum, enabling him to see in relatively dark ocean depths. |
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Triton has undergone basic Inhuman royal militia training. When on land, |
Triton has undergone basic Inhuman royal militia training. When on land, he uses a water circulation system consisting of tubes across his body to survive. |
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== Reception == |
== Reception == |
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=== Accolades === |
=== Accolades === |
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* In 2020, |
* In 2020, [[Comic Book Resources]] (CBR) ranked Triton 17th in their "20 Most Powerful Inhumans" list.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 29, 2018 |title=Mist Connections: The 20 Most Powerful Inhumans, Officially Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/powerful-inhumans-ranked/ |access-date=December 27, 2022 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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* In 2021, ''[[Screen Rant]]'' included Triton in their "10 Most Powerful Members Of Marvel's Inhumans" list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lealos |first=Shawn S. |date= |
* In 2021, ''[[Screen Rant]]'' included Triton in their "10 Most Powerful Members Of Marvel's Inhumans" list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lealos |first=Shawn S. |date=October 16, 2021 |title=10 Most Powerful Members Of Marvel's Inhumans, Ranked |url=https://screenrant.com/marvel-inhumans-strongest-members-ranked/ |access-date=December 27, 2022 |website=Screen Rant |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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* In 2022, |
* In 2022, CBR ranked Triton 7th in their "10 Inhumans Who Should Join The Avengers" list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harth |first=David |date=July 24, 2022 |title=10 Inhumans Who Should Join The Avengers |url=https://www.cbr.com/inhumans-who-should-join-the-avengers/ |access-date=December 27, 2022 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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* In 2022, ''Screen Rant'' ranked Triton 8th in their "Marvel's 10 Most Powerful Aquatic Characters" list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Etemesi |first=Philip |date=November 17, 2022 |title=Marvel's 10 Most Powerful Aquatic Characters, Ranked |url=https://screenrant.com/marvel-comicsstrongest-aquatic-characters-ranked/ |access-date=December 27, 2022 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==Other versions== |
==Other versions== |
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* An alternate universe variant of Triton from Earth-9997 appears in ''[[Earth X]]''. This version possesses a serpentine, merman-like appearance.<ref>''Earth X'' #3 (1999)</ref> |
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* An alternate universe variant of Triton from a pocket dimension created by [[Franklin Richards (character)|Franklin Richards]] appears in ''[[Heroes Reborn (1996 comic)|Heroes Reborn]]''.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=May 2009}} |
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* An alternate universe variant of Triton from Earth-2149 appears in ''[[Marvel Zombies]]''.<ref>''Marvel Zombies 3'' #3</ref><ref>''Marvel Chimps: The Evolution Starts Here'' (2009)</ref> |
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* An alternate universe variant of Triton from Earth-1610 appears in the [[Ultimate Marvel]] universe.<ref>''Ultimate Fantastic Four'' Annual #1 (2005)</ref> |
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Triton and his Inhuman allies revere [[Galactus]] and his heralds in this alternate universe. |
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Later, in ''[[Heroes Reborn (1996 comic)|Heroes Reborn]]'' #3, Triton is seen as one of the many heroes on board the well-outfitted, shrinking spaceship belonging to [[Doctor Doom]]. He, along with many other heroes and Inhumans, must return to the main Marvel universe or all those within the alternate one will be endangered. Despite Doom's lust for power endangering the mission, everyone who has to return safely does.{{Issue|date=May 2009}} |
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===Marvel Zombies=== |
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In ''[[Marvel Zombies]]'', Triton appears as part of the S.H.I.E.L.D. Resistance Nick Fury sets up in order to combat the infection. Triton later appears, infected, attacking Cyclops during the final battle between the infected and the uninfected. Later, he travels with the zombie Inhumans to eat human clones that are under the control of the Kingpin.<ref>''Marvel Zombies 3'' #3</ref> A zombie Triton later makes an excursion to the ''[[Marvel Apes]]'' world, along with infected super-powered beings. They kill one person (Marvel Chimp). Triton's body is heavily damaged and all the zombies are sent back to their home realm by local heroes. However his arm is left behind and this is used as a dimensional locater by the now-infected 'Iron Mandrill' in an ongoing attempt to re-open and potentially dominate the zombie universe.<ref>''Marvel Chimps: The Evolution Starts Here'' (2009)</ref> |
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===Ultimate Marvel=== |
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An [[Ultimate Marvel]] version of Triton appeared, along with the other Inhumans, in ''[[Ultimate Fantastic Four]]'' Annual #1. The Inhumans first encounter the Fantastic Four over the problem of Crystal who has run away from home.<ref>''Ultimate Fantastic Four'' Annual #1 (2005)</ref> |
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==In other media== |
==In other media== |
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===Television=== |
===Television=== |
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* Triton appears in ''[[Fantastic Four (1994 TV series)|Fantastic Four]]'', voiced initially by [[Rocky Carroll]] and subsequently by [[Mark Hamill]].<ref name="btva">{{cite web |title=Triton Voices (Fantastic Four) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Fantastic-Four/Triton/ |access-date=January 18, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.</ref> |
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* Triton has appeared in the 1990s ''[[Fantastic Four (1994 TV series)|Fantastic Four]]'' TV series, voiced by [[Rocky Carroll]] in the first appearance and by [[Mark Hamill]] in later appearances. |
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* Triton appears in the ''[[Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.]]'' episode "Inhuman Nature", voiced by [[James Arnold Taylor]].<ref name=" |
* Triton appears in the ''[[Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.]]'' episode "Inhuman Nature", voiced by [[James Arnold Taylor]].<ref name="btva" /> This version does not require water to survive. |
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* Triton appears in the ''[[Ultimate Spider-Man (TV series)|Ultimate Spider-Man]]'' episode "Inhumanity", voiced again by James Arnold Taylor.<ref name="btva" /> This version is an [[Student exchange program|exchange student]] of the S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy and Attilan's ambassador to S.H.I.E.L.D. In the two-part series finale "Graduation Day", Triton joins his fellow heroes in helping Spider-Man stop the [[Sinister Six]] before graduating from the Academy. |
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* Triton appears in ''[[Ultimate Spider-Man (TV series)|Ultimate Spider-Man]]'' voiced again by James Arnold Taylor.{{citation needed|date=February 2016}} In this version, Triton specifically refers to Karnak as his cousin rather than brother. In the episode "Agent Venom," he can be seen as one of the young superheroes that [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] is monitoring. Triton makes his first full appearance in the episode "Inhumanity" as an [[Student exchange program|exchange student]] from Attilan helping Spider-Man deal with [[Molten Man]] at the waterfront. Triton is under the impression because he is such a good fighter in Attilan, he doesn't need any back up. Upon returning to the Triskelion (which is where the S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy is located), Triton is revealed to be mistrusted by the other students. However, Triton is thrown into S.H.I.E.L.D. custody by Nick Fury when Attilan is above New York and Medusa declares war. Being the only one who believes he is not a spy, Spider-Man convinces Nick Fury to give the two time to solve this matter peacefully. It is revealed that Maximus the Mad had taken control over the royal family, and the true mastermind behind the attack. However, Spider-Man and Triton are able to stop him. As an apology from Nick Fury, Triton is made the Attilan ambassador to S.H.I.E.L.D. In the episode "Agent Web," Triton accompanies Spider-Man to the abandoned Inhuman city of Atarog to rescue Nick Fury where they come across [[Julia Carpenter|Madame Web]] and uncover a plot by Crossbones and the HYDRA Agents with him to use Nick Fury as a bargaining chip to obtain Madame Web. After Crossbones was thwarted and Nick Fury takes Madame Web to a new location, Spider-Man and Triton are confronted by the Inhuman Royal Family. When Spider-Man apologizes on Triton's behalf for trespassing at Atarog while explaining their reasons for it, Medusa interprets for Black Bolt stating that they are here to give them a ride back to the Triskelion. In the two-part "Graduation Day" final, Triton joins his fellow heroes in helping Spider-Man to protect [[Aunt May]] and defeat [[Sinister Six]] members [[Kraven the Hunter]] and [[Vulture (Marvel Comics)|Vulture]], though it part of trap Doctor Octopus set to capture all the heroes in a contracting shield. After being freed, Triton graduated from the S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy alongside his friends. |
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* Triton makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in the ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy (TV series)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'' episode "Crystal Blue Persuasion".<ref name="btva" /> |
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* Triton makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in the ''[[Avengers Assemble (TV series)|Avengers Assemble]]'' episode "The Inhuman Condition".<ref name="btva" /> |
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[[File:Mike Moh as Triton.jpg|thumb|Character poster of [[Mike Moh]] as Triton for the television series, ''[[Inhumans (TV series)|Inhumans]]''.]] |
[[File:Mike Moh as Triton.jpg|thumb|Character poster of [[Mike Moh]] as Triton for the television series, ''[[Inhumans (TV series)|Inhumans]]''.]] |
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* Triton appears in |
* Triton appears in ''[[Inhumans (TV series)|Inhumans]]'', portrayed by [[Mike Moh]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/marvels-inhumans-full-cast-983021|title = Here's the Complete Cast of ABC's Marvel Drama 'Inhumans'|website = [[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date = 3 March 2017}}</ref> In light of the Inhuman outbreak, Triton appears at the beginning of the episode "Behold... The Inhumans" where he unsuccessfully attempts to rescue an Inhuman girl named Jane from military forces who are hunting her in [[Hawaii]] and secretly working for Maximus.<ref>{{cite episode|title=[[Inhumans premiere|Behold... The Inhumans]]|series=Marvel's Inhumans|credits=Reiné, Roel (director); Scott Buck (writer)|network=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]|airdate=September 29, 2017|season=1|number=1}}</ref> He returns alive in "Havoc in the Hidden Land" where it is revealed that he faked his injury as part of Black Bolt's plan to draw out Maximus. Following Gorgon's death and the apprehension of the Inhumans recruited by Maximus, Triton arrives at the beach in the area where he is to meet up with Black Bolt after laying low. Afterwards, he returns to Attilan, where he and the Inhuman Royal Family plan to take back the throne from Maximus. After defeating some Inhuman Royal Guard members that are on Maximus' side, Triton is tasked with capturing Maximus and brings him back to Black Bolt after defeating him in combat where Maximus reveals the failsafe of Attilan that he caused.<ref>{{cite episode|title=Havoc in the Hidden Land|series=Marvel's Inhumans|credits=Fisher, Chris (director); Quinton Peeples (writer)|network=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]|airdate=November 3, 2017|season=1|number=7}}</ref> He aids his family with evacuating the citizens of Attilan as they search for a new home on Earth.<ref>{{cite episode|title=...And Finally: Black Bolt|series=Marvel's Inhumans|credits=Gierhart, Billy (director); Rick Cleveland & Scott Reynolds (writer)|network=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]|airdate=November 10, 2017|season=1|number=8}}</ref> |
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* Triton appears in ''[[Marvel Future Avengers]]'', voiced by [[Hiroyuki Yoshino]] in Japanese and [[Michael Sinterniklaas]] in English.<ref name="btva" /> |
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===Video games=== |
===Video games=== |
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* Triton appears as a non-playable character in |
* Triton appears as a non-playable character in ''[[Marvel: Ultimate Alliance]]'', voiced by [[Tom Kane]].{{citation needed|date=March 2016}} |
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* Triton appears as a playable character in ''[[Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Characters|url=http://m.ign.com/wikis/lego-marvel-super-heroes-2/Characters|website=IGN Database|access-date=28 January 2018}}</ref> |
* Triton appears in ''[[Marvel Avengers Academy]]''.<ref name="btva" /> |
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* Triton appears as a playable character in ''[[Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Characters|url=http://m.ign.com/wikis/lego-marvel-super-heroes-2/Characters|website=IGN Database|date=19 May 2017 |access-date=28 January 2018}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [http://marvel.com/universe/Triton Triton] at Marvel.com |
* [http://marvel.com/universe/Triton Triton] at Marvel.com |
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*[http://toonopedia.com/inhumans.htm The Inhumans] at [[Don Markstein's Toonopedia]]. [https:// |
*[http://toonopedia.com/inhumans.htm The Inhumans] at [[Don Markstein's Toonopedia]]. [https://archive.today/20161120112516/http://toonopedia.com/inhumans.htm Archived] from the original on September 17, 2016. |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Fantastic Four #45 (December 1965) |
Created by | Stan Lee (writer) Jack Kirby (artist) |
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Alter ego | Unknown |
Species | Inhuman |
Place of origin | Attilan |
Team affiliations | Inhuman Royal Family Deep Six |
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Triton is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Fantastic Four #45 (December 1965). He belongs to the subspecies of humans called inhumans, who are born with superhuman abilities.
Triton made his live action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with the 2017 television series Inhumans, portrayed by Mike Moh.
Publication history
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He first appeared in Fantastic Four #45 (December 1965), and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.[1]
Fictional character biography
[edit]Triton is member of the Inhumans' Royal Family, son of Mander and Azur, brother to Karnak, and cousin to Gorgon, Black Bolt, Maximus, Medusa, and Crystal. Triton was born on the city-state island of Attilan and was exposed to the Terrigen Mist as an infant. The mists altered his body, turning his skin green and giving him the ability to breathe underwater, as well as surviving the cold temperatures and incredible pressures of the deep. An unfortunate side effect was the loss of the ability to survive in a non-aquatic environment. As a result, he lived in a specifically designed area of Attilan, requiring a special breathing apparatus to leave the water. The apparatus, cumbersome at first, was eventually reduced in size by fellow Inhuman, Maximus the Mad. Triton's mutation after Terrigenesis was so severe that his parents disallowed his brother Karnak from going through it.
Triton later first encountered the Fantastic Four.[2][3] During an accidental encounter, he tells his fellow Inhumans he recognizes the Hulk from Reed Richard's micro-film files.[4] Triton acquires an artificial life support system which enabled him to exist out of water.[5] He then first left the Great Refuge with the other members of the Royal Family, acting as a scout for them.[6] He is freed from the "negative zone" barrier, along with the rest of the Inhumans.[7] He aids the Fantastic Four in battle against Blastaar.[8]
Triton later met the Sub-Mariner, and then battled Plantman's Leviathan.[9] He aided the Inhuman Royal Family in defeating Maximus's attempt to overthrow the Great Refuge.[10] He then singlehandedly captured Maximus,[11] and battled the Mandarin alongside the Royal Family.[12] He traveled to New York to warn the Avengers of the Inhumans' involvement in the Kree-Skrull War.[13]
Triton battled Blastaar and the Kree Kaproids.[14] He traveled to New York City with the Royal Family seeking aid for the earthquake threatened Attilan, and battled Shatterstar.[15] He was imprisoned by Maximus,[16] and then aided the Royal Family in the defeat of Maximus and his evil Inhumans.[17] He left Earth with the Inhuman Royal Family to prevent the Kree subjugation of the Inhumans, and battled various aliens.[18] He battled Kree agents[19] and returned to Earth and battled the Kree agent, the Pursuer.[20] He battled the Hulk alongside the Royal Family.[21]
Triton participated in the Inhuman exodus when Attilan was relocated to Earth's Moon.[22] He grappled with the Avengers under Maximus's mind control.[23] He accompanied Medusa to Earth when she fled Attilan to avoid compulsory abortion by order of the Genetic Council.[24] Triton battled mutated aquatic life caused by toxic waste.[25]
Triton has maintained a friendship with Namor the Sub-Mariner and has occasionally been involved in stories with Marvel's other ocean-dwelling characters. He had pivotal roles in major crossover stories such as the Kree–Skrull War[volume & issue needed] and Atlantis Attacks.[volume & issue needed]
Triton expresses discontent to Black Panther and Storm when they visit Attilan's current moon location. He reveals that several underground chambers have been flooded for his benefit, but it is not satisfactory.[volume & issue needed]
During the Secret Invasion storyline, the Inhuman royal family forges an alliance with the Kree to recover Black Bolt from the Skrulls' clutches. Together, they discover a weakness in the Skrull's defense and split up to recover the resources to exploit it. Triton is sent to the all-water planet Pelagia where he encounters mermen-like beings who closely resemble him. He develops feelings for the native, Dascylla.[26] Although outnumbered by the hostile Pelagians, Triton manages to overcome them and find what he seeks. His breathing harness is then upgraded by the Kree allowing him to operate in the vacuum of space, thus enabling him to physically attack the Skrulls' ship during the rescue.[27]
During Civil War II, Triton grows discontent with Medusa's dovishness to Tony Stark's aggression against New Attilan. He enlists the help of Maximus to provoke Stark against Medusa to force her to attack. Maximus convinces Lash to attack one of Stark's factories, but it contains civilians. Captain Marvel and the Avengers attack Medusa, but during that time Stark attacks New Attilan. To Triton's shock, Maximus lowers Attilan's defenses, allowing Stark to enter. Medusa surrenders, but Triton gives himself up as it was his idea to free Maximus. S.H.I.E.L.D. takes him to the Triskelion prison.[28]
During Inhumans vs. X-Men, Maximus free Triton from the Triskelion with the promise of finding a way to recreate Terrigen Crystals. Triton, Lineage, and the Unspoken travel around the world gathering ingredients. Ultimately, Maximus instead creates a giant robot with a Terrigen sword to kill the X-Men, but The Unspoken attacked and absorbed the Terrigen sword. Triton vowed to kill Maximus if he didn't follow through with the plan, but doesn't since Maximus is the only one who knows the formula.[29]
Karnak and Lockjaw go to find Triton, but Maximus controls him and makes him attack his brother, so Karnak incapacitates him. He is allowed back into the Royal Family.[30]
In Death of the Inhumans, the Kree have murdered thousands of Inhumans that would not join them. Black Bolt requested a meeting with the four Queens of the Inhumans tribes to respond to this threat. When Triton tries to learn what transpired, he discovers that Black Bolt has been wired with an explosive which is activated when Triton touches him. Triton is apparently killed in the explosion, although most of the Royal Family is saved by Lockjaw's teleportation ability.[31] It is later revealed that Triton is alive and in stasis alongside Naja, Sterilon, and other unnamed Inhumans as they are being experimented on by the Kree.[32] Black Bolt is later forced to kill Triton, among others, to stop the Kree.[33]
Powers and abilities
[edit]Triton is a member of the Inhuman race, artificially mutated by the Terrigen Mist, giving him scaly greenish skin, a small dorsal fin running from the base of the skull to the forehead, membranous fins extending from his temples, and webbing between his toes and between his fingers. Triton is able to breathe water, to swim at great speeds, and to withstand the pressures of the deep sea. He cannot naturally breathe air and needs near-constant contact with water to survive, and cannot exist out of water without artificial aids. His resistance to deep sea pressure also gives him superhuman strength and speed underwater. He has the ability to survive underwater indefinitely, and the ability to withstand the temperature and pressure of ocean depths. His vision is more sensitive to the green portion of the visible spectrum, enabling him to see in relatively dark ocean depths.
Triton has undergone basic Inhuman royal militia training. When on land, he uses a water circulation system consisting of tubes across his body to survive.
Reception
[edit]Accolades
[edit]- In 2020, Comic Book Resources (CBR) ranked Triton 17th in their "20 Most Powerful Inhumans" list.[34]
- In 2021, Screen Rant included Triton in their "10 Most Powerful Members Of Marvel's Inhumans" list.[35]
- In 2022, CBR ranked Triton 7th in their "10 Inhumans Who Should Join The Avengers" list.[36]
- In 2022, Screen Rant ranked Triton 8th in their "Marvel's 10 Most Powerful Aquatic Characters" list.[37]
Other versions
[edit]- Triserinak, a fusion of Triton, Karnak, and DC Comics character Serifan from Earth-9602, appears in the Amalgam Comics universe.[38]
- An alternate universe variant of Triton from Earth-9997 appears in Earth X. This version possesses a serpentine, merman-like appearance.[39]
- An alternate universe variant of Triton from a pocket dimension created by Franklin Richards appears in Heroes Reborn.[volume & issue needed]
- An alternate universe variant of Triton from Earth-2149 appears in Marvel Zombies.[40][41]
- An alternate universe variant of Triton from Earth-1610 appears in the Ultimate Marvel universe.[42]
In other media
[edit]Television
[edit]- Triton appears in Fantastic Four, voiced initially by Rocky Carroll and subsequently by Mark Hamill.[43]
- Triton appears in the Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. episode "Inhuman Nature", voiced by James Arnold Taylor.[43] This version does not require water to survive.
- Triton appears in the Ultimate Spider-Man episode "Inhumanity", voiced again by James Arnold Taylor.[43] This version is an exchange student of the S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy and Attilan's ambassador to S.H.I.E.L.D. In the two-part series finale "Graduation Day", Triton joins his fellow heroes in helping Spider-Man stop the Sinister Six before graduating from the Academy.
- Triton makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in the Guardians of the Galaxy episode "Crystal Blue Persuasion".[43]
- Triton makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in the Avengers Assemble episode "The Inhuman Condition".[43]
- Triton appears in Inhumans, portrayed by Mike Moh.[44] In light of the Inhuman outbreak, Triton appears at the beginning of the episode "Behold... The Inhumans" where he unsuccessfully attempts to rescue an Inhuman girl named Jane from military forces who are hunting her in Hawaii and secretly working for Maximus.[45] He returns alive in "Havoc in the Hidden Land" where it is revealed that he faked his injury as part of Black Bolt's plan to draw out Maximus. Following Gorgon's death and the apprehension of the Inhumans recruited by Maximus, Triton arrives at the beach in the area where he is to meet up with Black Bolt after laying low. Afterwards, he returns to Attilan, where he and the Inhuman Royal Family plan to take back the throne from Maximus. After defeating some Inhuman Royal Guard members that are on Maximus' side, Triton is tasked with capturing Maximus and brings him back to Black Bolt after defeating him in combat where Maximus reveals the failsafe of Attilan that he caused.[46] He aids his family with evacuating the citizens of Attilan as they search for a new home on Earth.[47]
- Triton appears in Marvel Future Avengers, voiced by Hiroyuki Yoshino in Japanese and Michael Sinterniklaas in English.[43]
Video games
[edit]- Triton appears as a non-playable character in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, voiced by Tom Kane.[citation needed]
- Triton appears in Marvel Avengers Academy.[43]
- Triton appears as a playable character in Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2.[48]
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. 385. ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.
- ^ Fantastic Four #45
- ^ Cronin, Brian (September 18, 2010). "A Year of Cool Comics – Day 261". Comic Book Resources CSBG Archive. Archived from the original on November 23, 2010. Retrieved September 29, 2010.
- ^ The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #175 (May 1974)
- ^ Fantastic Four #54
- ^ Fantastic Four #69
- ^ Fantastic Four #59-61
- ^ Fantastic Four #62
- ^ Sub-Mariner #2
- ^ Fantastic Four #82-83
- ^ Amazing Adventures #2
- ^ Amazing Adventures #3-4
- ^ The Avengers #95
- ^ Inhumans #1–2
- ^ Inhumans #3–4
- ^ Inhumans #5
- ^ Inhumans #6
- ^ Inhumans #7-8
- ^ Inhumans #10
- ^ Inhumans #11
- ^ Inhumans #12
- ^ Fantastic Four #240
- ^ Avengers Annual #12
- ^ Marvel Graphic Novel: The Inhumans
- ^ Marvel Comics Presents #28
- ^ Secret Invasion: Inhumans #3
- ^ Secret Invasion: Inhumans #4
- ^ Uncanny Inhumans #12–14
- ^ Uncanny Inhumans # 18–20
- ^ Inhumans Prime
- ^ Death of the Inhumans #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Death of the Inhumans #4. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Death of the Inhumans #5. Marvel Comics.
- ^ "Mist Connections: The 20 Most Powerful Inhumans, Officially Ranked". CBR. June 29, 2018. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- ^ Lealos, Shawn S. (October 16, 2021). "10 Most Powerful Members Of Marvel's Inhumans, Ranked". Screen Rant. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- ^ Harth, David (July 24, 2022). "10 Inhumans Who Should Join The Avengers". CBR. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- ^ Etemesi, Philip (November 17, 2022). "Marvel's 10 Most Powerful Aquatic Characters, Ranked". ScreenRant. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- ^ Challengers of the Fantastic #1 (1997)
- ^ Earth X #3 (1999)
- ^ Marvel Zombies 3 #3
- ^ Marvel Chimps: The Evolution Starts Here (2009)
- ^ Ultimate Fantastic Four Annual #1 (2005)
- ^ a b c d e f g "Triton Voices (Fantastic Four)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved January 18, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
- ^ "Here's the Complete Cast of ABC's Marvel Drama 'Inhumans'". The Hollywood Reporter. 3 March 2017.
- ^ Reiné, Roel (director); Scott Buck (writer) (September 29, 2017). "Behold... The Inhumans". Marvel's Inhumans. Season 1. Episode 1. ABC.
- ^ Fisher, Chris (director); Quinton Peeples (writer) (November 3, 2017). "Havoc in the Hidden Land". Marvel's Inhumans. Season 1. Episode 7. ABC.
- ^ Gierhart, Billy (director); Rick Cleveland & Scott Reynolds (writer) (November 10, 2017). "...And Finally: Black Bolt". Marvel's Inhumans. Season 1. Episode 8. ABC.
- ^ "Characters". IGN Database. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
External links
[edit]- Triton at Marvel.com
- The Inhumans at Don Markstein's Toonopedia. Archived from the original on September 17, 2016.
- Characters created by Jack Kirby
- Characters created by Stan Lee
- Comics characters introduced in 1965
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