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Mysterio (Francis Klum)
Encyclopedia
Mysterio is a fictional comic book
supervillain
appearing in books published by Marvel Comics
, in particular as an adversary to Spider-Man
. A mutant
with the ability to teleport
and to control other people's bodies mentally, he was created by writer Kevin Smith
and artist Terry Dodson
, and first appeared in Spider-Man/Black Cat: The Evil that Men Do
#1 (2006).
A mutant teleporter, Francis Klum is a descendent of the wenig Tekterisendes, humans whom Nazi scientist Josef Mengele
implanted with mutant tissue during World War II's Project: Griffin.
Francis was sexually abused by his older brother Garrison (Mr. Brownstone) and forced to use his powers to assist Garrison's illegal activity as a heroin dealer. Determined not to let his older brother sexually assault anyone else, Francis teleported within and exploded Garrison's body before Garrison could rape the Black Cat
(Felicia Hardy), whom he had dosed with heroin.
Eventually learning the details of Francis' abusive relationship with Garrison and his role in his brother's death, Felicia nearly convinced Francis to turn himself into the authorities; but Spider-Man
(Peter Parker), believing that Francis was trying to throw the Cat from the bridge on which they were talking, brutally attacked Klum.
Believing that Felicia set him up, he fell from the bridge, teleported in mid-fall and sustained severe physical injuries, losing his left leg below the knee. Contacting the Kingpin
, Klum purchased the paraphernalia of the currently-deceased Mysterio
, Quentin Beck, reasoning that, by using an old enemy's costume, he would put Spider-Man off-guard, causing Spider-Man to assume he knew what he was dealing with until Klum demonstrated his powers and it was too late for the wall-crawler to do anything about it.
However, Klum's plans to kill Spider-Man at Midtown High were interrupted when he was stabbed in the chest by school nurse Miss Arrow
's stingers after an altercation with two other Mysterios (one of them possibly being a resurrected Quentin Beck). Klum teleported to safety, although Arrow (who was later revealed to be Ero, a being composed of hundreds of spiders) would later state that her stingers were fatal to everyone except for Spider-Man. He hasn't been seen since.
It has been confirmed that Francis kept his powers after M-Day
.
, where he was behind all the illusions of slaughtered X-Men
to trick Logan
under orders of Red Skull
.
Comic book
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supervillain
Supervillain
A supervillain or supervillainess is a variant of the villain character type, commonly found in comic books, action movies and science fiction in various media.They are sometimes used as foils to superheroes and other fictional heroes...
appearing in books published by Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
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, in particular as an adversary to Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
. A mutant
Mutant (fictional)
The concept of a mutant is a common trope in comic books and science fiction. The new phenotypes that appear in fictional mutations generally go far beyond what is typically seen in biological mutants, and often result in the mutated life form exhibiting superhuman abilities or qualities.-Marvel...
with the ability to teleport
Teleportation
Teleportation is the fictional or imagined process by which matter is instantaneously transferred from one place to another.Teleportation may also refer to:*Quantum teleportation, a method of transmitting quantum data...
and to control other people's bodies mentally, he was created by writer Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith
Kevin Patrick Smith is an American screenwriter, actor, film producer, and director, as well as a popular comic book writer, author, comedian/raconteur, and internet radio personality best recognized by viewers as Silent Bob...
and artist Terry Dodson
Terry Dodson
Terrence "Terry" Dodson is an American comic book artist and penciller. He is best known for his work on titles such as Harley Quinn, Trouble, Marvel Knights Spider-Man, Wonder Woman and Uncanny X-Men...
, and first appeared in Spider-Man/Black Cat: The Evil that Men Do
Spider-Man/Black Cat: The Evil that Men Do
Spider-Man/Black Cat: The Evil That Men Do is a six-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics starring the superhero Spider-Man and his ally, the cat burglar known as the Black Cat....
#1 (2006).
Fictional character biography
Josef Mengele
Josef Rudolf Mengele , also known as the Angel of Death was a German SS officer and a physician in the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. He earned doctorates in anthropology from Munich University and in medicine from Frankfurt University...
implanted with mutant tissue during World War II's Project: Griffin.
Francis was sexually abused by his older brother Garrison (Mr. Brownstone) and forced to use his powers to assist Garrison's illegal activity as a heroin dealer. Determined not to let his older brother sexually assault anyone else, Francis teleported within and exploded Garrison's body before Garrison could rape the Black Cat
Black Cat (comics)
The Black Cat is a fictional character, a superheroine in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Keith Pollard, she first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #194 ....
(Felicia Hardy), whom he had dosed with heroin.
Eventually learning the details of Francis' abusive relationship with Garrison and his role in his brother's death, Felicia nearly convinced Francis to turn himself into the authorities; but Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
(Peter Parker), believing that Francis was trying to throw the Cat from the bridge on which they were talking, brutally attacked Klum.
Believing that Felicia set him up, he fell from the bridge, teleported in mid-fall and sustained severe physical injuries, losing his left leg below the knee. Contacting the Kingpin
Kingpin (comics)
The Kingpin is a fictional character, a supervillain in the . Kingpin is one of the most feared and powerful crime lords in the Marvel Universe. The character is a major adversary of Daredevil, the Punisher, and Spider-Man...
, Klum purchased the paraphernalia of the currently-deceased Mysterio
Mysterio
Mysterio is the name of three fictional characters, all of which are supervillains and enemies of Spider-Man in the . The original Mysterio was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko and first appears in Amazing Spider-Man #13, although it was later retconned that the aliens seen in Amazing...
, Quentin Beck, reasoning that, by using an old enemy's costume, he would put Spider-Man off-guard, causing Spider-Man to assume he knew what he was dealing with until Klum demonstrated his powers and it was too late for the wall-crawler to do anything about it.
However, Klum's plans to kill Spider-Man at Midtown High were interrupted when he was stabbed in the chest by school nurse Miss Arrow
Miss Arrow
Miss Arrow is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe. She was created by Peter David, Mike Wieringo, and Todd Nauck.-The Other:During the events of The Other, Spider-Man died fighting his enemy Morlun...
's stingers after an altercation with two other Mysterios (one of them possibly being a resurrected Quentin Beck). Klum teleported to safety, although Arrow (who was later revealed to be Ero, a being composed of hundreds of spiders) would later state that her stingers were fatal to everyone except for Spider-Man. He hasn't been seen since.
Powers and abilities
Klum is a mutant with the ability to control people's bodies to do anything he wants them to without actually controlling their minds. He is also a long-range teleporter who can teleport his body to other locations, as well as other objects to and from his present location. His costume features an electrically-charged cloak, boots with magnetic plate springs and mechanical smoke ejectors that produce a concealing mist, and gloves which emit a web-dissolving acid spray and electric bolts. He is self-educated in the use of mechanical/visual special effects and illusion. Klum has an artificial leg.It has been confirmed that Francis kept his powers after M-Day
Decimation (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...
.
Other versions
Francis Klum as Mysterio was featured in Old Man LoganOld Man Logan
Wolverine: Old Man Logan is an eight-issue storyline from the Wolverine ongoing series by writer Mark Millar and artist Steve McNiven, published by Marvel Comics...
, where he was behind all the illusions of slaughtered X-Men
X-Men
The X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1...
to trick Logan
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...
under orders of Red Skull
Red Skull
The Red Skull is a name shared by several fictional characters, all supervillains from the Marvel Comics universe. All incarnations of the character are enemies of Captain America, other superheroes, and the United States in general....
.