List of Marvel Comics characters: S
S'Yan
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S'Yan is the brother of T'Chaka and the uncle of T'Challa. When T'Chaka is killed by Klaw, S'Yan rules Wakanda as a regent until T'Challa comes of age. During the tournament to detail who should become the next Black Panther, S'Yan is defeated by T'Challa, who takes on the Black Panther mantle. S'Yan remains close to T'Challa as one of his advisors.[1]
During the Doomwar storyline, S'Yan is killed while protecting Ramonda from Doctor Doom's forces.[2]
S'Yan in other media
[edit]S'Yan appears in Black Panther (2010), voiced by Carl Lumbly.[3]
Sabra
[edit]Sabreclaw
[edit]Sabreclaw (Hudson Logan) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics who first appeared in J2 #8 (May 1999).[4] He is the half-brother of Wild Thing and son of Wolverine.
The character has claws (similar to Sabretooth), a healing factor, and enhanced physical capabilities. [volume and issue needed] His healing factor allows him to rapidly regenerate damaged or destroyed areas of his cellular structure and affords him virtual immunity to poisons and most drugs, as well as enhanced resistance to diseases. He has superhuman strength, naturally sharp fangs, and claws reinforced with adamantium sheaths.
Sabretooth
[edit]Sage
[edit]Sagittarius
[edit]Sandman
[edit]Sangre
[edit]Saracen
[edit]Neal Saroyan
[edit]Neal Saroyan is the former talent agent of Wonder Man. Saroyan is later revealed to be an assassin with mind-control powers and is killed by a rival group of assassins.[5] The character, created by Gerard Jones and Jeff Johnson, first appeared in Wonder Man (vol. 2) #1 (July 1991).
Sasquatch
[edit]Sat-Yr-9
[edit]Satana
[edit]Satannish
[edit]Saturnyne
[edit]Saul
[edit]Sauron
[edit]Savage Steel
[edit]Savage Steel is a name used by several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Disillusioned by the justice system and what they viewed as its lenient stance on crime, a number of New York City Police Department officers came together to form an organization that would kill criminals, rather than simply jailing them. Calling themselves the "Cabal," the group commissioned Stane International to give them an edge in their crusade. Stane's company designed and manufactured a suit of powered armor, the "Savage Steel" battle-suit, based on technology stolen from Stark Enterprises. Different members of the Cabal all took turns wearing the suit, including Paul Trent and former members Harry Lennox, Johnny Leone, and Jimmy Zafar.[6] Zafar later reformed and became an ally of Darkhawk.[7]
Happy Sam Sawyer
[edit]Rafael Scarfe
[edit]Further reading
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Lt. Rafael 'Rafe' Scarfe is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by Chris Claremont and Pat Broderick, first appeared in Marvel Premiere #23 (August 1975).
Scarfe is a Vietnam War veteran who returned to New York to become a police officer. He grew close to his partner Misty Knight and when she lost her arm in a bomb explosion, Scarfe never left her side.[8] He was a recurring ally of Iron Fist,[9][10] and later Luke Cage when the two came together to form Heroes for Hire.[11] Years later, in the "Shadowland" storyline, Scarfe later went rogue and tried to frame Daredevil for the murder of several criminals.[12]
Rafael Scarfe in other media
[edit]Rafael Scarfe appears in Luke Cage, portrayed by Frank Whaley.[13] This version is a corrupt NYPD detective at the 29th Precinct partnered with Misty Knight who secretly works for Cornell "Cottonmouth" Stokes. After internal affairs begin investigating him, Scarfe attempts to blackmail Stokes, who fatally shoots him.
Scaleface
[edit]Scaleface is a mutant and a member of the Morlocks who can transform into a dragon-like reptilian creature. After the Morlock Massacre storyline, Scaleface, Blowhard, Berzerker, and Masque confront Iceman and Beast, falsely believing that they are threatening Leech and Caliban. A fight breaks out, with Leech neutralizing the powers on both sides. Eventually, the group calms down with the urging of Scaleface. As a group, they join with the remnants of X-Factor and make their way to safety.
Dissatisfied with the conditions at X-Factor's HQ, the Morlocks sneak out, disguised and claiming to be the X-Factor 'cleaning staff'. Scaleface and the Morlocks are confronted by the police, who shoot and kill Scaleface.[14]
Scaleface in other media
[edit]- Scaleface makes cameo appearances in X-Men: The Animated Series.
- Scaleface appears in X-Men '97.
- Scaleface makes a cameo appearance in the X-Men: Evolution episode "X-Treme Measures".
Scalphunter
[edit]Scanner
[edit]Scanner is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Skera or Vera
[edit]Scanner was a member of the Spaceknight Squadron beginning in Rom Annual (1982 Series), #2[15] in November 1983, in which she was also called Skera. In later issues, she was called Vera.[16]
Sarah Ryall
[edit]Sarah Ryall is a mutant character created by Bob Harras and Steve Epting, first appearing in Avengers (Vol. 1) #357 (October, 1992). She has bio-electrical abilities, allowing her to affect neural pathways, sense astral forms, and project herself as a hologram.
Sarah (initially known as Screener) was recruited by Fabian Cortez into the Acolytes.[17] She later took the name of Scanner.[18] She was one of the few Acolytes to survive the destruction of Avalon as well as Genosha. Scanner lost her powers following M-Day.[19]
Scanner in other media
[edit]The Sarah Ryall incarnation of Scanner makes non-speaking appearances in Wolverine and the X-Men.[20]
Scarecrow
[edit]Scarlet Scarab
[edit]Scarlet Spider
[edit]Ben Reilly
[edit]Joe Wade
[edit]Clones of Michael Van Patrick
[edit]Kaine Parker
[edit]Scarlet Witch
[edit]Schizoid Man
[edit]The Schizoid Man is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Chip Martin
[edit]The original version of the Schizoid Man, Chip Martin, first appeared in Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #36 (November 1979), and was created by Bill Mantlo, John Romita Jr. and Jim Mooney.[21]
A graduate student at Empire State University,[22] he suffers from psychological instability and has the power to build and animate solid constructs with his mind. His father is Senator Robert Martin, a possible suspect as the Hobgoblin.[23]
Schizoid Man joins Vil-Anon, a twelve-step program dedicated to helping individuals overcome their criminal tendencies, alongside Armadillo, Equinox, Hypno-Hustler, Jackson Weele and Man-Bull.[24]
Ultimate Marvel version
[edit]The Ultimate Marvel equivalent of Schizoid Man is an unnamed genetically-modified French citizen and a member of the Liberators who was enhanced with Multiple Man's stem cells, allowing him to clone himself.[25]
Schwarzschild
[edit]Schwarzschild is a former member of the anti-mutant organization Orchis. He underwent experimentation from the mutant supremacist organization 3K, who implanted him with artificial mutant abilities. Schwarzschild gained the ability to generate a miniature black hole that floats above his body and allows him to manipulate gravity.
In a potential future depicted in Age of Revelation, Schwarzschild is one of the few surviving members of the X-Men.[26] After learning of Schwarzschild's future self, Beast attempts to have Schwarzschild killed to prevent him from betraying 3K.[27] Unbeknownst to 3K, Schwarzschild survives, but is left comatose.[28]
Eric Schwinner
[edit]Eric Schwinner is a scientist at GARID (Galannan Alternative Research for Immunization Development). He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15 (August 1962). Schwinner ran the public demonstration that led to Peter Parker being bit by a radioactive spider. He works with Peter in the lab to understand the radioactive spiders, as well as to defeat Tendril, an escaped patient with mutated powers.[29][30]
Eric Schwinner in other media
[edit]Eric Schwinner appears in the Spider-Man episode "The Origin of Spider-Man".
Scientist Supreme
[edit]Scimitar
[edit]Scimitar is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist John Byrne, the character first appeared in Iron Fist #5 (March 1976). Scimitar is a master of bladed weapons, serving under Master Khan.[31] He is a mercenary initially hired by the sorcerer to eliminate Iron Fist, and later a recurring adversary of the superhero.[32]
Scimitar is a mercenary from Halwan and an enemy of Iron Fist. Little is known about his past, except that his name has been used by many other people in Halwan.
In his first appearance, Scimitar kills several civilians to lure Iron Fist out of hiding. The plan works and Iron Fist defeats him. He has a few more run-ins with Iron Fist and his partner Luke Cage, but always ends up defeated. Scimitar remains absent for a time until returning in the 1990s Iron Fist limited series.
Scimitar later joins the Weaponeers, a terrorist group who use him as a "super-agent". Scimitar resurfaces with the Weaponeers in Zanzibar and attempts to kill its president, a retired superhero. Thanks to X-Men member Warren Worthington III and his allies from Genosha, Scimitar and the Weaponeers are defeated.[33] Scimitar and the Weaponeers are then defeated by the X-Men shortly before the beginning of House of M.[34]
Scimitar in other media
[edit]Scimitar appears in The Incredible Hulk episode "The Lost Village", voiced by Tom Kane.[35] This version is a cyborg who previously lived in the Tibetan town of Anavrin before being banished by his father Tong Zing.
Scintilla
[edit]| First appearance | Uncanny X-Men #107 (October 1977) |
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| Created by | Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum |
| Species | Unidentified extraterrestrial race |
| Teams | Imperial Guard |
| Abilities | Shrinking from normal size to five percent of her normal size (and any size in between) |
Scintilla (originally named Midget) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum, the character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #107 (October 1977). A member of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, Scintilla has the ability to shrink to five percent of her normal size, and any size in between. Like many original members of the Imperial Guard, Scintilla is the analog of a character from DC Comics' Legion of Super-Heroes: in her case, Salu Digby (Shrinking Violet).[36]
Midget is renamed Scintilla during Operation: Galactic Storm, an intergalactic war between the Shi'ar and the Kree.[37] The Imperial Guard help the Sh'iar create the Nega-Bomb, a doomsday weapon that kills most of the Kree.[38][39]
Scorcher
[edit]Scorn
[edit]| First appearance | Carnage #1 (December 2010; Tanis Nieves) Carnage #4 (June 2011; Scorn) |
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| Created by | Zeb Wells Clayton Crain |
| Species | Human bonded to Symbiote |
| Abilities | Can fuse with technology. |
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Scorn (Tanis Nieves) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Tanis Nieves first appeared in Carnage #1 (December 2010),[40] while the Scorn symbiote first appeared in Carnage #4 (June 2011). Scorn is usually depicted as a violet symbiote that can integrate with non-organic machinery.
After Carnage was ripped in half by the Sentry outside the Earth's atmosphere,[41] it is later discovered that Carnage survived and returned to Earth, where it was discovered by Michael Hall. He recruited Shriek to keep Carnage alive and use it to create prosthetic limbs and exo-suits similar to a symbiote. Shriek's host, Tanis Nieves, is outfitted with one of these arms, which eventually spawns Scorn.[42]
In Carnage Born, it is revealed that Scorn had founded a cult worshiping Knull. She with her followers retrieve the Grendel symbiote's remnants from the Maker, along with Cletus Kasady's body. Scorn offers herself to Kasady, so he could absorb Carnage's remnants left in her body, but Kasady kills her instead.[43]
Scorn in other media
[edit]- Scorn appears in the Spider-Man series finale "Maximum Venom", voiced by Kylee Russell.[44] This version is Venom's older sister who was created by Knull to serve as a member of the Symbiote Sisters alongside Scream and Mania and possesses a host with shapeshifting capabilities.
- The Tanis Nieves incarnation of Scorn appears as a playable character in Spider-Man Unlimited.
- Scorn appears in Venom: The Last Dance, portrayed by Jade Nicholson-Lamb.[45][46] This version is captured along with other symbiotes by the government organization Imperium after landing on Earth. Scorn later bonds with lab technician Jade Clark to battle the Xenophages before being killed by one.
Scorpia
[edit]Scorpia (Elaine Coll) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Elaine is recruited by Silvermane from a mental hospital to become the new Scorpion. She opts to call herself Scorpia instead and is given robotic scorpion-like armor which enhanced her strength and speed by 500%. Scorpia successfully brings Deathlok to Silvermane and is ordered to ambush Spider-Man and Daredevil, who had infiltrated their base. She wears them down but is then betrayed by Silvermane, who shoots her in the back. Scorpia follows Spider-Man and Daredevil to Silvermane's location and immediately attacks him. Mainframe, another of Silvermane's mercenaries, takes control of Scorpia's cybernetic enhancements and uses her to attack Spider-Man. However, she soon regained mobility and blasts Silvermane. An explosion created by the Punisher knocked Scorpia off the building they were on, but Deathlok saved her. She then decided to flee the area rather than be put in prison.[47]
In later appearances, Scorpia joins the Sinister Six and the Sinister Syndicate.[48]
Scorpio
[edit]Scorpion
[edit]Scorpion is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Mac Gargan
[edit]Jim Evans
[edit]Jim Evans is a successful apothecary in Dustville during the Old West. He began to date Sarah (the prettiest girl in town) until she began to neglect him upon stating that she already has a boyfriend in Matt Cody. Cody was not pleased that Sarah went out with Evans and challenged him to a shootout. Evans drew his gun first and only managed to wing Cody in the left arm as Cody managed to shoot Evans's gun out of his hand. Cody then made Evans dance with his gun. Evans was humiliated and vowed revenge, becoming the Scorpion and wielding paralyzing bullets.[49] After six months in jail, Evans escapes and takes on the alias of Sting-Ray before being defeated by the Phantom Rider.[50]
Carmilla Black
[edit]Ultimate Marvel character
[edit]The first Ultimate Marvel incarnation of the Scorpion is one of the clones of Peter Parker's clones. Dressed like a scorpion and attacking the mall, he was revealed to be a mentally unstable clone who was fitted into a green armored suit.[51] The Scorpion additionally had a mechanical tail grafted onto his spine that had the ability to shoot acid. The Scorpion was eventually subdued by Spider-Man and taken to the Fantastic Four who eventually gave the clone to S.H.I.E.L.D.[52] Afterwards, Nick Fury tells subordinates to "get to work" while walking out of the room the clone is being held in.[53]
Kron Stone
[edit]See below.
Jefferson Davis
[edit]Jefferson Davis takes on the Scorpion name in Earth-65. He wears an electrically charged suit, carries a scorpion-themed staff and possesses some limited super-speed. Jefferson works for the organization S.I.L.K. and fought Spider-Gwen (on behalf of Matt Murdock), Silk, and Spider-Woman.[54]
Scorpion in other media
[edit]- An original incarnation of the Scorpion appears in The Amazing Spider-Man.[55][56] This version is a scorpion-human hybrid created by Otto Octavius.
- As of The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Kraven the Hunter hunted and killed the Scorpion off-screen before turning it into a mounted trophy.
Scourge of the Underworld
[edit]Scramble
[edit]Scramble (Lionel Jeffries), also known as Scramble the Mixed-Up Man, is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Specifically, he was an enemy of Alpha Flight, but for a brief time he was alternately their ally. Scramble is the brother of Madison Jeffries. Scramble first appeared in Alpha Flight #30 (February 1986) and was created by Bill Mantlo and Mike Mignola.
Lionel Jeffries and his older brother Madison Jeffries were mutants: Madison with the ability to alter metallic surfaces and Lionel able to manipulate organic matter. Lionel utilized his power to become a successful surgeon, and later both he and Madison were among the many thousands of Canadians to enlist in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Madison, who loathed being a mutant, served as a mechanic, whereas Lionel craved the opportunity to use his powers for good as a medic. However, Lionel's inability to resurrect many of his fellow soldiers after an explosion dismembered their squad caused him to go insane, and Madison had to use his own powers to assist in restraining him.[57]
In the years following the war, Madison had his brother committed to Montreal General Hospital, before joining Alpha Flight. Lionel later goes insane and becomes a villain. However, Madison manipulates him into using his powers to heal his mind.[57]
Scramble eventually headed the New Life Clinic, an organization that medically assisted Alpha Flight on several occasions, becoming a strong ally of the team in the process. However, gradually, his madness began to return, and he began a secret campaign to create a race of genetic superhumans before Madison kills him.[58][59]
Scrambler
[edit]Scrambler (Kim Il Sung) is a mutant supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, debuting in Uncanny X-Men #210 (October 1986) by Chris Claremont, John Romita Jr. and Dan Green. Scrambler is a member of the mercenary group, the Marauders.
Scrambler joined the Marauders during the events of "Mutant Massacre", "Inferno", and "Messiah Complex", the latter of which sees him lose his hands and retire from supervillainy.
Scrambler is a mutant with the ability to disrupt any system with his touch, including living systems, machines, and fields of energy.
Grady Scraps
[edit]Grady Scraps is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by writer Dan Slott and artist Humberto Ramos, first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #648 (January 2011). He is Peter Parker's comical co-worker at Max Modell's Horizon Labs. Scraps gets involved in various Spider-Man storylines, such as "Spider-Man: Big Time" and "Spider-Island".[60][61][62][63]
Grady Scraps in other media
[edit]Grady Scraps appears in Spider-Man, voiced by Scott Menville.[64][65] This version is a teenager and scientist working at Horizon High.
Nicholas Scratch
[edit]Scream
[edit]Screwball
[edit]Scribe
[edit]Scuzz
[edit]Sea Leopard
[edit]Sea Leopard is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Sea Leopard is from an unspecified underwater race with longevity, telepathy, sharp leopard-like claws, and a leopard-like tail that can be used as a weapon. He later collaborated with Black Moray at the sight of Old Atlantis where Sea Leopard defeated Attuma and Andromeda. Namor defeated Sea Leopard and left Attuma to deal with him.[66]
Sea Leopard later joined up with the Fathom Five.[67]
Sea Urchin
[edit]Sea Urchin (Jeremy Swimming-Bear) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in The New Warriors #14 (August 1991) and was created by Fabian Nicieza and Mark Bagley.
He is a treasure hunter and salvager who wears a suit of armor that enhances his speed and strength and allows him to survive in the deep ocean. He most often appears as an enemy of Namor, threatening to plunder Atlantis.
Seeker
[edit]Seeker is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Kadlec
[edit]When Maximus took the throne of Attilan, he appointed the Seeker Kadlec to find and retrieve the exiled Inhuman Royal Family, so that Maximus could marry Medusa and keep the others under observation.[68]
It is later revealed that he was the one who killed Gorgon's father. Following a cave-in that buried him and Gorgon, Seeker was found dead.[69]
Ralphie Hutchins
[edit]Ralphie Hutchins once used the Seeker alias.
Uys
[edit]Years later, Kadlec's twin brother Uys assumes the mantle of Seeker and battles the group Fantastic Force. The Seeker was part of a group of Inhumans, including Kaliban, Asmodeus, Avius, Falcona, Leonus, Pinyon, and Timberius, who attacked the Fantastic Four during a public appearance in the Bronx, New York. The Inhumans seek to recover Ahura, the son of Black Bolt and Medusa, for the Genetics Council. Ahura is convinced to return to Attilan, but the Chief Justice of the Genetics Council betray the rest of the Inhumans to usurp Ahura's power for himself. The "evil" Inhumans continue to defend the Genetics Council, but vanish after the Chief Justice is defeated.[70]
Powers and abilities of Seeker
[edit]The Kadlec incarnation of Seeker is attuned to Terrigen Mist, enabling him to track other Inhumans for thousands of miles.[71]
Seeker in other media
[edit]- The Kadlec incarnation of Seeker appears in the Fantastic Four episode "Inhumans Saga: Beware the Hidden Land", voiced by Kerrigan Mahan.[72]
- An unidentified incarnation of Seeker appears in Avengers Assemble, voiced by Mark Hanson.[72]
Amanda Sefton
[edit]Amanda Sefton (Jimaine Szardos), also known as Daytripper and Magik, is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum, the character first appeared in X-Men #98 (April 1976). She is the foster sister and former lover of Kurt Wagner / Nightcrawler of the X-Men.
Jimaine Szardos and her mother Margali are Manouche witches. When Nightcrawler joins the X-Men, Jimaine follows him to the United States, assumes the identity of Amanda Sefton, takes a job as a flight attendant, and eventually becomes Nightcrawler's girlfriend.[73] When Margali attacks the X-Men, believing Nightcrawler to have been responsible for the death of her son Stefan, Amanda reveals herself as Jimaine, convinces her mother to let Kurt live, and resumes her on-and-off relationship with him.[74] Their relationship breaks apart when Kurt suffers a severe case of self-doubt following an encounter with the Beyonder.[75]
Amanda Sefton later assumes the identity of Magik. She thwarts Belasco and the N'Garai's takeover of Limbo and Earth and rallies the rulers of Hell to unite them in a common goal: the preservation of Hell.[76] Amanda has also mastered the ability to magically control the stepping discs of Limbo, like Belasco before her, and practices to wield the Soulsword.[77] Amanda is later driven out of Limbo by Belasco and loses the Soulsword.[78]
During the storyline "X-Men: Second Coming", Nightcrawler is killed while protecting Hope Summers from Bastion. After being resurrected, Nightcrawler attempts to reunite with Amanda Sefton, but she is almost kidnapped by the villain Trimega.[79] After subduing Trimega, Nightcrawler grants Amanda and Margali sanctuary in the Jean Grey School for Higher Learning. However, an army of Trimegas descend upon the school. During the battle, Nightcrawler learns that Margali is the creator of Trimega and orchestrated the attack to gain knowledge of how to cross into the afterlife. Armed with this knowledge, Margali opens a portal whose existence would endanger reality. Nightcrawler and Amanda attempt to pass the gate, but Nightcrawler's voluntary exile from Heaven bars him from entry, stranding Amanda alone in the void.[80]
Amanda Sefton in other media
[edit]- Amanda Sefton appears in X-Men: Evolution, voiced by Moneca Stori.[81] This version is an African/Romani American teenager and student of Bayville High School who lacks magical powers.
- Amanda Sefton appears in the X2: X-Men United prequel comic.[82]
Selene
[edit]Erik Selvig
[edit]Señor Muerte / Señor Suerte
[edit]Señor Muerte and Señor Suerte are aliases used by several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Ramon Garcia
[edit]Ramon Garcia, was born in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, the owner of a chain of gambling casinos and a criminal who called himself "Señor Suerte" as head of criminal gambling operations and "Señor Muerte" when he killed his opponents. Ramon sent men to kill Frank Jenks and Luke Cage.[83] Muerte attempted to kill Luke Cage, and murdered a rival casino owner. He battled Cage, but was electrocuted by his own device during the battle and died.[84] Ramon reappears without explanation years later, being forced to commit crimes by Lady Caterpillar, who had abducted his wife.[85][86]
Jaime and Phillip
[edit]After Ramon's death, his younger brothers Jaime and Phillip took over his operations, and became the co-owners of their brother's gambling casinos. Jaime, a thief, became "Señor Suerte" and Phillip, an assassin, became "Señor Muerte".
Señor Muerte / Señor Suerte in other media
[edit]Señor Muerte appears in The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes episode "To Steal an Ant-Man".
Sentinel
[edit]Sentry
[edit]Kree Sentry
[edit]Curtis Elkins
[edit]Stewart Ward
[edit]Robert Reynolds
[edit]Val, the Galadorian
[edit]Senyaka
[edit]Suvik Senyaka is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #300 (May 1993) and was created by Scott Lobdell and John Romita Jr. He is the first Sri Lankan character to appear in Marvel Comics.[citation needed]
Senyaka is a mutant recruited by Fabian Cortez as a member of a second group of the Acolytes. He is able to drain the bio-electrical essence of others upon physical contact, augmenting his strength, endurance, and reflexes, and giving him a healing factor. Senyaka can also utilize the excess life-force he drains to generate a pair of psionic whips composed of bio-electric energy. These whips move according to his mental command and can greatly increase the distance of his absorption ability. The whips can also conduct his bio-electric energy to ignite nerve clusters in an opponent to cause intense pain or paralysis, as well as sear into their flesh.[87]
When Selene dispatches her Inner Circle to retrieve a mystical knife necessary to complete her ritual, Senyaka battles Wolverine, who decapitates him.[88]
Senyaka in other media
[edit]- Senyaka appears in the X-Men: The Animated Series episode "Secrets, Not Long Buried" as a resident of the mutant community of Skull Mesa.
- Senyaka appears in Wolverine and the X-Men as a member of the Acolytes.
Sepulchre
[edit]Sepulchre (also known as Shadowoman) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She first appeared in Quasar #45 (April 1993), and was created by Mark Gruenwald and