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Bobby Soul (comics)
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Bobby Soul is a fictional character
, a mutant
in the limited Marvel Comics
series NYX.
Bobby Soul's power of possession eventually manifested. To support himself and his brother, he initially used his new found ability to become a criminal, working for pimp and gangster, Zebra Daddy, taking the alias Felon. After working for Zebra Daddy for some time, Bobby begins feeling guilt for the crimes he has committed. This, combined with the realization that he temporarily loses his parts of memory after a possession, forgetting more for an extended period of time after each one, Bobby gives up his life of crime.
) had come up missing and that he wanted Bobby to bring her back. At first Bobby declined, believing that he would be responsible for people getting hurt until Zebra Daddy offered to give him $5,000 towards helping Bobby move and get his brother the helps he needs. Felon returns home and speaks to his brother who never responds back but, bounces ideas off of him in hopes that he would one day speak again.
After being brought up to speed by one of Zebra Daddy's prostitutes who had been spying on X-23 until she managed to slip away, Bobby went to the address of Cameron Palmer where he found out she was a teacher. Bobby then visited Rudolph Giuliani High School, finding out Palmer had had been shot months ago and the resulted disappearance of Kiden Nixon
, one of the girls accompanying X-23
. After interrogating a friend of Kiden via possession, Bobby deduces where X-23 will turn up next and delivers the information to Zebra Daddy. Bobby purchases two bus tickets to Las Vegas
and returns home to Lil Bro. He expresses guilt for his actions to his brother, realizing that Zebra Daddy won't keep his word that no one will get hurt. When Bobby decides that it is too late to do anything about the situation, he is visited by the ghost of Nick Nixon, Kiden's father, becoming the first person other than Kiden to see him.
Bobby was convinced by the ghost of Nick Nixon to go rescue the girls as an act of redemption. Bobby returns to Cameron's house where he meets the girls for the first time. Nick appears before them and tries to convince them to abandon Cameron (who had gone ahead to the house only to be captured). The group decides to stay, only to be captured by Zebra Daddy's crew, where it is revealed to the rest of the group that Bobby helped with the trap. The group manages to fend off the gang with X-23
killing most of the members, including Zebra Daddy. Kiden begins to trust Bobby and he offers his apartment as shelter where they can figure everything out.
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Bobby is now living with Kiden and Tatiana Caban, along with his little brother, forming a close bond with both of them. Mrs. Palmer is seen watching over them and finally going back to teaching (though temporarily as a substitute). During a run-in with some local criminals that leaves the group hunted by police as well as elements of the underworld, they find temporary shelter with the former X-Man Cecilia Reyes
. It is revealed that the operation to hunt them is largely orchestrated by what appears to be Kiden's dead father who believes it is the only way capable of keeping her alive.
Along with his mutant ability, he appears to be a capable investigator, Zebra Daddy going to him to find out information on the girls and finding their location as well as coming up with a plan to corner them.
Fictional character
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, a mutant
Mutant (Marvel Comics)
In comic books published by Marvel Comics, a mutant is an organism who possesses a genetic trait called an X-gene that allows the mutant to naturally develop superhuman powers and abilities...
in the limited Marvel Comics
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series NYX.
Fictional character biography
When introduced, Bobby Soul lived in an apartment within District X along with his selectively mute brother only known by the name "Lil' Bro". He once lived with his mother and sister until one of his Mother's boyfriends kidnapped, raped, and killed his sister. Another one of his mother's boyfriends molested his autistic brother resulting in Lil Bro never speaking since the incident. Though it is never explicitly mentioned, it is implied that his mother died shortly after this.Bobby Soul's power of possession eventually manifested. To support himself and his brother, he initially used his new found ability to become a criminal, working for pimp and gangster, Zebra Daddy, taking the alias Felon. After working for Zebra Daddy for some time, Bobby begins feeling guilt for the crimes he has committed. This, combined with the realization that he temporarily loses his parts of memory after a possession, forgetting more for an extended period of time after each one, Bobby gives up his life of crime.
NYX
While possessing the body of a celebrity, Felon gets a call on his cellphone from the pimp Zebra Daddy asking to meet with him. Later meeting up with him, Zebra Daddy explained to Felon that one of his girls (X-23X-23
X-23 is a fictional comic book superheroine appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, in particular those featuring the X-Men. X-23 is a female clone of Wolverine.-Publication history:...
) had come up missing and that he wanted Bobby to bring her back. At first Bobby declined, believing that he would be responsible for people getting hurt until Zebra Daddy offered to give him $5,000 towards helping Bobby move and get his brother the helps he needs. Felon returns home and speaks to his brother who never responds back but, bounces ideas off of him in hopes that he would one day speak again.
After being brought up to speed by one of Zebra Daddy's prostitutes who had been spying on X-23 until she managed to slip away, Bobby went to the address of Cameron Palmer where he found out she was a teacher. Bobby then visited Rudolph Giuliani High School, finding out Palmer had had been shot months ago and the resulted disappearance of Kiden Nixon
Kiden Nixon
Kiden Nixon is a fictional character, a mutant in the limited Marvel Comics series NYX.-NYX:Living with her loving parents and three brothers in the fictional X-District of New York City, Kiden's life changed forever as a young girl when her police officer father was gunned down in front of her...
, one of the girls accompanying X-23
X-23
X-23 is a fictional comic book superheroine appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, in particular those featuring the X-Men. X-23 is a female clone of Wolverine.-Publication history:...
. After interrogating a friend of Kiden via possession, Bobby deduces where X-23 will turn up next and delivers the information to Zebra Daddy. Bobby purchases two bus tickets to Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
and returns home to Lil Bro. He expresses guilt for his actions to his brother, realizing that Zebra Daddy won't keep his word that no one will get hurt. When Bobby decides that it is too late to do anything about the situation, he is visited by the ghost of Nick Nixon, Kiden's father, becoming the first person other than Kiden to see him.
Bobby was convinced by the ghost of Nick Nixon to go rescue the girls as an act of redemption. Bobby returns to Cameron's house where he meets the girls for the first time. Nick appears before them and tries to convince them to abandon Cameron (who had gone ahead to the house only to be captured). The group decides to stay, only to be captured by Zebra Daddy's crew, where it is revealed to the rest of the group that Bobby helped with the trap. The group manages to fend off the gang with X-23
X-23
X-23 is a fictional comic book superheroine appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, in particular those featuring the X-Men. X-23 is a female clone of Wolverine.-Publication history:...
killing most of the members, including Zebra Daddy. Kiden begins to trust Bobby and he offers his apartment as shelter where they can figure everything out.
"NYX: No way home"
Set 2 years after the events of NYX, Bobby is one of the few mutants to retain his powers after M-DayDecimation (comics)
Decimation is the late 2005 Marvel Comics storyline spinning off from the House of M limited series. It focuses on the ramifications of the Scarlet Witch stripping nearly all of the mutant population of their powers, thereby reducing a society of millions to one of scant hundreds.This event, which...
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Bobby is now living with Kiden and Tatiana Caban, along with his little brother, forming a close bond with both of them. Mrs. Palmer is seen watching over them and finally going back to teaching (though temporarily as a substitute). During a run-in with some local criminals that leaves the group hunted by police as well as elements of the underworld, they find temporary shelter with the former X-Man Cecilia Reyes
Cecilia Reyes
Cecilia Reyes is a Marvel Comics character who was briefly a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Scott Lobdell and artist Carlos Pacheco, she first appeared in X-Men vol. 2 #65 ....
. It is revealed that the operation to hunt them is largely orchestrated by what appears to be Kiden's dead father who believes it is the only way capable of keeping her alive.
Powers and abilities
Bobby has the mutant ability to take possession of another's body by leaving his body in an astral form and transferring to theirs. While inside their body, he had access to of their thoughts, memories and dormant conscious. Usually after he possessed someone, he would suffer from temporary memory loss, often having trouble even remembering who he was. After each possession he forgets more of his memory for longer periods of time, making him fear that he will one day lose all of his memories permanently. Whether this drawback is due to a limitation or a lack of training is unknown.Along with his mutant ability, he appears to be a capable investigator, Zebra Daddy going to him to find out information on the girls and finding their location as well as coming up with a plan to corner them.