Phat (comics)
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Phat is an openly gay fictional character
, a mutant
in the Marvel Universe
. He was created by Peter Milligan
and Mike Allred in X-Force vol. 1 #117 (2001). Phat's mutant power is the ability to expand the fat deposits in his body, making his body larger and fatter.
. Once rich, he tries to give his family what he never had growing up. He gave them a house, but they still lived in an RV
, preferring the closeness.
Phat's first outing results in a fight with the old X-Force, who did not agree to the use of the name or the methodology of the team. His first mission sees the death of two his teammates, Saint Anna
and Bloke
. Bloke would not be the first gay member of the team.
Phat works with Vivisector
to raise their profile amongst the team and in the public. They even 'pretend' a romantic relationship which is foiled by the fact both of them realize they really are gay. They have a real relationship, which ends when they realize they are simply not attracted to each other.
Phat's powers seem to be less effective in moments of stress. During a mission in space he finds it hard to recover from a biological spike that had wounded him.
Phat joins with the team when they go to fight the Taliban on a mission to rescue the cast and crew of a reality show they had captured. He comes into conflict with the team when he saves new member Henrietta Hunter
. The entirety of the team had come to dislike her, because she was interfering, annoying, more famous and even as Phat claims, 'white', though he is white too. Phat claims he saved her on instinct.
, then team leader, is revealed to be in league with Mister Code; he had hired the man to kill Lacuna
, an ally of the team. The Orphan
kills Spike and via Dead Girl
, they track down Code. The enemy kills Henrietta Hunter
and is killed by the Orphan. This sets off a biological bomb. Phat enlarges himself and envelops it. The explosion kills him.
Phat is buried in a gigantic coffin. Hunter, who wished to gain revenge for her first death, would involve Phat from beyond the grave. An insane ghost, she causes the deaths of anyone who hums a newly released song she had performed. X-Statix
believes they have solved the problem but El Guapo
, another member of X-Statix, hums it and is impaled. Dead Girl
, who can come back from bodily destruction, hums it on purpose. Phat's foot, blown off in the Code explosion, rockets out of the sky and into her brain. This is only a temporary inconvenience and Dead Girl learns enough to put Hunter to rest.
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 Marvel Universe
Marvel Universe
The Marvel Universe is the shared fictional universe where most comic book titles and other media published by Marvel Entertainment take place, including those featuring Marvel's most familiar characters, such as Spider-Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, and the Avengers.The Marvel Universe is further...
. He was created by Peter Milligan
Peter Milligan
Peter Milligan born in London, a British writer, best known for his comic book, film and television work.-Early career:Milligan started his comic career with short stories for 2000 AD in the early 1980s. By 1986, Milligan had his first ongoing strip in 2000AD called Bad Company, with artists Brett...
and Mike Allred in X-Force vol. 1 #117 (2001). Phat's mutant power is the ability to expand the fat deposits in his body, making his body larger and fatter.
Fictional character biography
Phat grew up poor and involved in the gangster life. At first his powers manifested as simple weight gain, which he put down to the stress of his life. Once it became clear he was a mutant, he trained well and used his abilities to fight crime, even before joining X-ForceX-Force
X-Force is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero team, one of several spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise. Conceived by writer/illustrator Rob Liefeld, the team was formed in New Mutants, vol. 1 #100 and soon afterwards was featured in its own series.The group was a new incarnation of the 1980s...
. Once rich, he tries to give his family what he never had growing up. He gave them a house, but they still lived in an RV
Recreational vehicle
Recreational vehicle or RV is, in North America, the usual term for a Motor vehicle or trailer equipped with living space and amenities found in a home.-Features:...
, preferring the closeness.
Phat's first outing results in a fight with the old X-Force, who did not agree to the use of the name or the methodology of the team. His first mission sees the death of two his teammates, Saint Anna
Saint Anna (comics)
Saint Anna is a fictional character, a mutant in the Marvel Universe. She was created by Peter Milligan and Mike Allred in X-Force vol. 1 #117 .-Fictional character biography:...
and Bloke
Bloke (comics)
Bloke , also known as Rainbow, is a fictional character, a mutant in the Marvel Universe. He was created by Peter Milligan and Mike Allred in X-Force #117 .-Fictional character biography:...
. Bloke would not be the first gay member of the team.
Phat works with Vivisector
Vivisector
Vivisector is a fictional character, an openly gay intellectual mutant featured as a member of X-Statix by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in X-Force #116 and was created by Peter Milligan and Mike Allred.-Fictional character history:...
to raise their profile amongst the team and in the public. They even 'pretend' a romantic relationship which is foiled by the fact both of them realize they really are gay. They have a real relationship, which ends when they realize they are simply not attracted to each other.
Phat's powers seem to be less effective in moments of stress. During a mission in space he finds it hard to recover from a biological spike that had wounded him.
Phat joins with the team when they go to fight the Taliban on a mission to rescue the cast and crew of a reality show they had captured. He comes into conflict with the team when he saves new member Henrietta Hunter
Henrietta Hunter
Henrietta Hunter is a fictional character in the X-Statix series. She is a mutant with superhuman powers. She was a "pop star" from the fictional country of "Europa", and the one-time leader of the X-Statix.-Publication history:...
. The entirety of the team had come to dislike her, because she was interfering, annoying, more famous and even as Phat claims, 'white', though he is white too. Phat claims he saved her on instinct.
Death
Soon after this, they confront the murderous cult led by Mister Code, who believes he can improve America's general attitude by random sniper killings. Spike FreemanSpike Freeman
Spike Freeman, was a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. He was the owner of the second team of X-Force and X-Statix, who first appeared in X-Force vol. 1 #117, and was created by Peter Milligan and Mike Allred...
, then team leader, is revealed to be in league with Mister Code; he had hired the man to kill Lacuna
Lacuna (comics)
Lacuna is a fictional character, a mutant and the occasional ally of the superhero group X-Statix.-Fictional character biography:...
, an ally of the team. The Orphan
Mister Sensitive
Mister Sensitive is a fictional character from Marvel Comics, who was a prominent castmember in the X-Statix series. He first appeared in X-Force vol...
kills Spike and via Dead Girl
Dead Girl
Dead Girl is a fictional character, a mutant superheroine in Marvel Comics' X-Statix series. She is a mixture of ghost and zombie...
, they track down Code. The enemy kills Henrietta Hunter
Henrietta Hunter
Henrietta Hunter is a fictional character in the X-Statix series. She is a mutant with superhuman powers. She was a "pop star" from the fictional country of "Europa", and the one-time leader of the X-Statix.-Publication history:...
and is killed by the Orphan. This sets off a biological bomb. Phat enlarges himself and envelops it. The explosion kills him.
Phat is buried in a gigantic coffin. Hunter, who wished to gain revenge for her first death, would involve Phat from beyond the grave. An insane ghost, she causes the deaths of anyone who hums a newly released song she had performed. X-Statix
X-Statix
X-Statix was a fictional team of mutant superheroes in Marvel Comics, specifically designed to be media superstars. The team, created by Peter Milligan and Mike Allred, first appears in X-Force #116 and originally assumed the moniker X-Force, taking the name of the more traditional superhero team,...
believes they have solved the problem but El Guapo
El Guapo (comics)
El Guapo , which in Spanish means either "the Handsome One" is a fictional mutant character from the Marvel Universe who first appeared in X-Statix #9.-Fictional character biography:...
, another member of X-Statix, hums it and is impaled. Dead Girl
Dead Girl
Dead Girl is a fictional character, a mutant superheroine in Marvel Comics' X-Statix series. She is a mixture of ghost and zombie...
, who can come back from bodily destruction, hums it on purpose. Phat's foot, blown off in the Code explosion, rockets out of the sky and into her brain. This is only a temporary inconvenience and Dead Girl learns enough to put Hunter to rest.
Film
- Phat makes an appearance in the film X-Men: The Last StandX-Men: The Last StandX-Men: The Last Stand is a 2006 superhero film and the third in the X-Men series. It was directed by Brett Ratner and stars an ensemble cast including Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen, Kelsey Grammer, Anna Paquin, Shawn Ashmore, Aaron Stanford, Vinnie Jones,...
. Phat is played by two actors, Via Saleaumua and Richard YeeRichard YeeRichard Yee is a Filipino professional basketball player currently playing for the Barako Bull Energy Boosters in the Philippine Basketball Association.- References :...
, as Phat in "large mode" and "small mode" respectively. The end credits mention both Phats. He first appears at the community meeting. Although it's unclear if he is a member of The Omegas, he joins Magneto's cause and takes part in the Battle of Alcatraz. The DVD release features a deleted scene in which Phat is frozen solid by IcemanIceman (comics)Iceman is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero, a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby, he first appeared in X-Men vol. 1 #1, ....
and then shattered by ColossusColossus (comics)Colossus is a fictional character, a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer Len Wein and illustrator Dave Cockrum, he first appeared in Giant-Size X-Men #1...
.