Skrullian Skymaster

Skrullian Skymaster
Publication information
Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance Squadron Supreme #1 (Aug 1985) (flashback), Squadron Supreme: New World Order.
Created by Mark Gruenwald
In-story information
Alter ego Sk'ym'x
Species Skrull
Team affiliations Squadron Supreme
Notable aliases James Doe, the Skrull, Skymax.
Abilities Superhuman strength greater than a normal Skrull
Flight
Fire projection
Invisibility
Shape-shifting
Telepathy
Elasticity
Excellent hand-to-hand combatant
Accomplished pilot

The Skrullian Skymaster is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted as a member of the superhero team the Squadron Supreme.

Concept

The character is the Squadron's counterpart of the Martian Manhunter, a member of DC Comics' superhero team the Justice League.

Publication history

The Skrull first appeared in Squadron Supreme #1 (August 1985) in a flashback, and was created by Mark Gruenwald.

The character subsequently appears in Squadron Supreme: New World Order #1 (September 1998), and Exiles #77–78 (April–May 2006).

The Skrull appeared as part of the "Squadron Supreme" entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #12.

Fictional character biography

In an alternate reality to that in which most Marvel Comics stories take place, the Skrull Empire has been at war with the Kree Empire. In an attempt to end the bloodshed, the Skrull Empire created a means to imbue their soldiers with extraordinary powers to vanquish the Kree. Skymax was the first and the only soldier subjected to the experiments, because the World Devourer destroyed the Skrull homeworld. Sk'ym'x was in the vicinity of Earth when his starship malfunctioned. He was rescued by American astronaut Joe Ledger (who would later become Doctor Spectrum). Grateful for his rescue, Skymax gave Ledger a Power Prism which Ledger used to become the costumed adventurer Doctor Spectrum, while Skymax became the costumed adventurer known as the Skrull. Skymax and Ledger both became founding members of the Squadron Supreme, and Skymax remained with the team until member Tom Thumb repaired his ship allowing him to return to space. Skymax realized that the damage to his ship was beyond repair despite Tom Thumb's efforts, and he chose to remain on Earth in secret, searching for any possibility of other Skrull survivors. Not finding any Skymax concluded that he was indeed the last of his race; he remained on Earth.

After the Squadron returned from their adventures on Earth-616, the sorcerer Mysterium sent the surviving members to retrieve others to help in the rebellion against the Global Directorate. Doctor Spectrum was sent after "the Watcher" and discovered Skymax. Renaming himself the Skrullian Skymaster, and revealing his true origin to Doctor Spectrum, Skymax rejoined the Squadron Supreme and settled with them on Utopia Isle.[1]

Powers and abilities

Sk'ym'x possesses superhuman abilities similar to the Super-Skrull from Earth-616 and also possesses the Skrull's innate racial ability to shape-shift. In Earth-712's universe the Skrull Empire was destroyed, so it's possible that Sk'ym'x' powers were not amplified in the same manner as the powers of the Super-Skrull. He is also an excellent hand-to-hand fighter, an accomplished pilot and has knowledge of advanced Skrull technology. Sk'ym'x has also exhibited telepathy.

References

  1. ↑ Squadron Supreme: New World Order (September 1998)
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