Burner (comics)
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Burner also known as Crucible is a fictional mutant
character in the Marvel Comics Universe whose first appearance was in Captain America Annual #4.
. Burner subsequently appeared in Defenders vol. 1 #78-80, 83, 87, 125-126, and 128-130. As Crucible, he appeared in Captain America vol. 1 #343, 346, 368, 394, and 426. He appeared once again as Burner in New Warriors vol. 2, #6.
Burner appeared as part of the "Mutant Force" entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition
#9.
. He became a professional criminal, as Burner, and was recruited by Magneto
into his second Brotherhood of Evil Mutants
team. He battled Captain America
in his first mission with the Brotherhood. Next, the team renamed itself Mutant Force
when Magneto abandoned them. Mutant Force was employed by the Mandrill
in his scheme to take over the U.S. Mutant Force battled the Valkyrie, Wasp
, Hellcat, Nighthawk, and Yellowjacket
. Mutant Force was then recruited into government service, and battled the Hulk
. Burner testified against the Defenders
before a special government tribunal. Mutant Force and Mad Dog
were then employed by Professor Power
's Secret Empire
, and battled the Defenders to thwart their attempt to stop the launch of a missile to instigate World War III.
Some time later, Mutant Force became the Resistants, a mutant terrorist group in opposition to the Mutant Registration Act, and mutant rights activists. Burner changed his name to Crucible during his time with the Resistants. The Resistants rescued the mutant Quill from the custody of then-current fifth Captain America
and Bucky
. The Resistants then rescued Mentallo
from the Guardsmen
's custody, and battled Captain America and Bucky again. During the battle, Crucible was accidentally non-fatally shot by Mentallo (who had taken the name Think-Tank). Crucible was later seen among the Resistants protesting in Washington for mutant rights, where he encountered the original Captain America
.
He was later seen, again as Burner and part of Mutant Force, fighting against the New Warriors
but was defeated by the young heroes.
that can psionically induce and retard combustion. He can cause something to burst on fire at a maximum distance of approximately 200 feet (61 m). He can project flames from his hands like a flamethrower. He can douse a fire at a maximum distance of approximately 200 feet (61 m). His mind automatically douses any flame that comes within one foot of him, effectively making him immune to the effects of his own power as well as any fire.
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...
character in the Marvel Comics Universe whose first appearance was in Captain America Annual #4.
Publication history
The fictional character Burner first appeared in Captain America Annual #4 in 1977, and was created by Jack KirbyJack Kirby
Jack Kirby , born Jacob Kurtzberg, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor regarded by historians and fans as one of the major innovators and most influential creators in the comic book medium....
. Burner subsequently appeared in Defenders vol. 1 #78-80, 83, 87, 125-126, and 128-130. As Crucible, he appeared in Captain America vol. 1 #343, 346, 368, 394, and 426. He appeared once again as Burner in New Warriors vol. 2, #6.
Burner appeared as part of the "Mutant Force" entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe is an encyclopedic guide which details the fictional universe featured in Marvel Comics publications...
#9.
Fictional character biography
Byron Calley was born in Secaucus, New JerseySecaucus, New Jersey
Secaucus is a town in Hudson County, New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the town population was 16,264. Located within the New Jersey Meadowlands, it is the most suburban of the county's municipalities, though large parts of the town are dedicated to light manufacturing, retail, and...
. He became a professional criminal, as Burner, and was recruited by Magneto
Magneto (comics)
Magneto is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the central villain of the X-Men comic, as well as the TV show and the films. The character first appears in X-Men #1 , and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby...
into his second Brotherhood of Evil Mutants
Brotherhood of Mutants
The Brotherhood of Mutants, originally known as the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, is a fictional Marvel Comics supervillain team devoted to mutant superiority over normal humans. They are among the chief adversaries of the X-Men...
team. He battled Captain America
Captain America
Captain America is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 , from Marvel Comics' 1940s predecessor, Timely Comics, and was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby...
in his first mission with the Brotherhood. Next, the team renamed itself Mutant Force
Resistants (comics)
The Resistants, also known as Mutant Force are a fictional supervillain group in the Marvel Comics universe. They were originally the second incarnation of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, but have become completely independent of the other incarnations of that group, except that they were...
when Magneto abandoned them. Mutant Force was employed by the Mandrill
Mandrill (comics)
Mandrill is a fictional character, a mutant supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. His first appearance was in Shanna the She-Devil #4. He was created by writer Carole Seuling and artist Ross Andru...
in his scheme to take over the U.S. Mutant Force battled the Valkyrie, Wasp
Wasp (comics)
The Wasp is a fictional character, a superheroine in the Marvel Comics universe and founding member of The Avengers. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Tales to Astonish #44 ....
, Hellcat, Nighthawk, and Yellowjacket
Henry Pym
Dr. Henry "Hank" Pym is a fictional character that appears in publications by Marvel Comics. Created by editor and plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber and penciler Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Tales to Astonish #27...
. Mutant Force was then recruited into government service, and battled the Hulk
Hulk (comics)
The Hulk is a fictional character, a superhero in the . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1 ....
. Burner testified against the Defenders
Defenders (comics)
The Defenders is the name of a number of Marvel Comics superhero groups which are usually presented as a "non-team" of individualistic "outsiders," each known for following their own agendas...
before a special government tribunal. Mutant Force and Mad Dog
Mad Dog (comics)
Mad-Dog is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe.-Publication history:His first appearance is in Miss America Comics #2 . His first appearance as Buzz Baxter in modern comics was in Amazing Adventures #13 , and his first appearance as Mad-Dog was in Defenders vol...
were then employed by Professor Power
Professor Power
Professor Power is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe. His first appearance was in Marvel Team-Up vol. 1 #117, although individuals working for him appear before then.-Fictional character biography:...
's Secret Empire
Secret Empire
-Fictional organization history:This subversive organization has been headed by a number of different leaders, always known as “Number One,” with each iteration's goals following the desires of its current leader. The Secret Empire was originally founded by a scientist who felt like an anonymous...
, and battled the Defenders to thwart their attempt to stop the launch of a missile to instigate World War III.
Some time later, Mutant Force became the Resistants, a mutant terrorist group in opposition to the Mutant Registration Act, and mutant rights activists. Burner changed his name to Crucible during his time with the Resistants. The Resistants rescued the mutant Quill from the custody of then-current fifth Captain America
U.S. Agent
U.S. Agent is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, usually those starring Captain America and the Avengers. He was created by Mark Gruenwald and Paul Neary in Captain America vol...
and Bucky
Battlestar (comics)
Battlestar , who was also the fifth Bucky, is a fictional character, who is a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Mark Gruenwald and Paul Neary in Captain America #323 ....
. The Resistants then rescued Mentallo
Mentallo
Mentallo is a fictional comic book supervillain, a mutant who appears in books published by Marvel Comics.After having been fired for cause after attempting a covert takeover of S.H.I.E.L.D., he has since operated as both a freelance criminal and subversive and a high-ranking agent of...
from the Guardsmen
Guardsman (comics)
Guardsman was the name of a superhero in the Marvel Universe, but was later applied to a small squad of agents. He/they wear suits of power armor while working security at the Vault; the suits were designed by Tony Stark, better known as the superhero Iron Man....
's custody, and battled Captain America and Bucky again. During the battle, Crucible was accidentally non-fatally shot by Mentallo (who had taken the name Think-Tank). Crucible was later seen among the Resistants protesting in Washington for mutant rights, where he encountered the original Captain America
Captain America
Captain America is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 , from Marvel Comics' 1940s predecessor, Timely Comics, and was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby...
.
He was later seen, again as Burner and part of Mutant Force, fighting against the New Warriors
New Warriors
The New Warriors is a Marvel Comics superhero team, traditionally consisting of young adult heroes. They first appeared in The Mighty Thor #411 .-General publication history:...
but was defeated by the young heroes.
Powers and abilities
Burner is a mutantMutant (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...
that can psionically induce and retard combustion. He can cause something to burst on fire at a maximum distance of approximately 200 feet (61 m). He can project flames from his hands like a flamethrower. He can douse a fire at a maximum distance of approximately 200 feet (61 m). His mind automatically douses any flame that comes within one foot of him, effectively making him immune to the effects of his own power as well as any fire.
Civil War: House of M
Burner was shown as a member of Magneto's mutant army during his rise to power.Television
- Burner made a guest appearance in the X-Men animated series from the 1990s, though as a member of the AcolytesAcolytes (comics)The Acolytes is a team of comic book mutant supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. The Acolytes followed the principles of the mutant Magneto, particularly the mutant right of superiority over normal humans. Some members of the Acolytes even worshipped him with a religious fervor and regarded...
, and using his real name: Byron Calley. In the two-part episode Sanctuary, Calley was one of the many mutants that Magneto's offer to live in Asteroid MAsteroid MUtopia is the name of the sepratist mutant homeland created by the X-Men from the remains of Asteroid M which is the name of several fictional settings, each an asteroid converted by the mutant Magneto into his home/orbiting base, in the Marvel Comics Universe...
. Calley was in charge of overseeing the defensive missiles Magneto had gathered to prevent an attack on the Asteroid. When Fabian CortezFabian CortezFabian Cortez is a fictional character, a mutant comic book supervillain from the Marvel Comics universe and an adversary of the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and writer/illustrator Jim Lee, he first appeared in X-Men #1 ....
attempted to fire the missiles to destroy Earth, Calley opposed him. It was also revealed that he was an old friend of GambitGambit (comics)Gambit is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero that has been a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Jim Lee, the character first appeared briefly in Uncanny X-Men Annual #14 , weeks before a more comprehensive appearance in Uncanny X-Men #266...
.
External links
- Burner at Marvel Wiki