Deadbolt is a fictional character

Fictional character

A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...

, a mutant

Mutant (Marvel Comics)

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 in the Marvel Comics

Marvel Comics

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 Universe. His first appearance was in Cable vol. 2 #17.

Fictional character biography

Deadbolt was a member of the second incarnation of the Dark Riders

Dark Riders (comics)

The Dark Riders, also known as the Riders of the Storm, are a team of comic book supervillains in Marvel Comics' universe. Created by Chris Claremont, Jim Lee, and Whilce Portacio in X-Factor Volume 1 #65...

 which were banded together by Genesis

Genesis (comics)

Genesis is a fictional character in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a mutant and foe of Cable and Wolverine. He first appeared in a flashback in X-Force #1...

. Deadbolt appeared to be a living skeleton who could extract his bones and use them as weapons.

The Dark Riders captured Cyber

Cyber (comics)

Cyber is a fictional comic book supervillain appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, usually as an enemy of Wolverine of the X-Men. Created by writer Peter David and artist Sam Kieth, he first appeared in Marvel Comics Presents #85 , though his appearance was obscured by a trench coat and hat...

 so that Genesis could strip his adamantium in his plan to make Wolverine

Wolverine (comics)

Wolverine is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Born as James Howlett and commonly known as Logan, Wolverine is a mutant, possessing animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, three retracting bone claws on each hand and a healing...

 his first Horseman. Deadbolt was slain by Wolverine after he rejected the adamantium and regressed to a feral state. His disembodied head was then used to lure Gauntlet

Gauntlet (Inhuman)

Gauntlet is a fictional supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. He is a member of the Dark Riders, employed by Apocalypse, and is one of the Inhumans. He is fitted with a cybernetic gauntlet, high powered weapons, and wears a mechanical device over one eye, used for tracking and scoping out prey...

 into Wolverine's grasp.

Deadbolt, along with several of his fellow Dark Riders, is resurrected by means of the Transmode Virus to serve as part of Selene

Selene (comics)

Selene Gallio is a fictional character, a comic book supervillainess from the Marvel Comics universe. She is a mutant, and an enemy of the X-Men often associated with the Hellfire Club's Inner Circle.-Publication history:...

's army of deceased mutants. Under the control of Selene and Eli Bard

Eli Bard

Eli Bard is a fictional character, a comic book supervillain from the Marvel Comics universe. He is a member of the Purifiers and an enemy of the X-Men.-Fictional character biography:...

, he takes part in the assault on the mutant nation of Utopia

Utopia (comics)

"Utopia" is a 2009 comic book crossover story arc written by Matt Fraction and published by Marvel Comics, starring the X-Men and the Dark Avengers...

.

Powers and abilities

Skeletal structure is charged with bioenergy and his individual bones can be removed in pieces and used as razor sharp, high-density throwing weapons.

Film

In the 2006 movie X-Men: The Last Stand

X-Men: The Last Stand

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, there is a mutant involved in Magneto's

Magneto (comics)

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 Brotherhood of Evil Mutants who possesses powers much like Deadbolt's. However, this mutant is not a main villain, but just one of Magneto's many henchmen. A name is not mentioned, and the mutant is dispatched by Wolverine

Wolverine (comics)

Wolverine is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Born as James Howlett and commonly known as Logan, Wolverine is a mutant, possessing animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, three retracting bone claws on each hand and a healing...

after a quick skirmish.