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Quill (comics)
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Quill has been the name of four different fictional comic book
characters in the Marvel Comics
universe
. All, however, are human mutants
.
, vol. 2 #7 and was created by Jamie Delano
and Alan Davis
.
. Quill and his fellow Warpies were taken in by the British government organization, the Resources Control Executive (the R.C.X.
). Quill and several of the Warpies were trained for combat and formed the Cherubim. Quill was their leader and they attacked Captain Britain, but were later taken in by him and his sister Elizabeth Braddock
.
The Warpies were later abducted by the new R.C.X. and again came into conflict with Captain Britain, who was now part of Excalibur
. The Warpies were all slowly turning into humans, but the new R.C.X. had told them that they were dying. Excalibur uncovered the truth and told the Warpies. They also freed the original leaders of the R.C.X. and left the Warpies in their care.
The Warpies were again abducted shortly afterwards by Black Air
, another government organisation. Black Air experimented upon the Warpies in an attempt to keep them superhuman. Their experiments succeeded, but the Warpies were saved by Mastermind
who made them his soldiers. Quill was one of his most loyal soldiers. Under Mastermind's leadership, the Warpies attacked and destroyed most of the Captain Britain Corps
. They were defeated by Captain Britain
, who then used his new powers to turn the Warpies, including Quill, into regular humans.
, vol. 1 #343. He was created by Mark Gruenwald
and Kieron Dwyer
.
, born in Cleveland, Ohio
. He was captured and arrested by the sixth Captain America
and Battle Star
on behalf of the government for failing to comply with the Mutant Registration Act
, but he was freed by the subversive terrorist mutant rights activists known as the Resistants
. Becoming a member of the Resistants, he later joined them in freeing Mentallo
from the authorities. Under the influence of a device created by a Doctor Doom
robot, Quill was one of many criminals that was compelled to join the Plantman
in attacking the Fantastic Four
at a Congressional hearing during the Acts of Vengeance
. Quill became entangled in the Plantman's vines and was defeated and captured, and taken to the Vault
.
Quill was confirmed as depowered during M-day
.
who could shoot razor sharp needles from his body at will. His body will grow back any quills it loses. Quill has claimed that he was not born a mutant, but was mutated by an accident; it is not known if his claim is true.
As a member of the Resistants, Quill's helmet contained miniaturized radio equipment enabling him to communicate with other members of the Resistants similarly outfitted.
#39 and was created by Chris Claremont
and Igor Kordey
.
, a mutant
appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics
. One of the student
s at the Xavier Institute
, he first appeared in New X-Men: Academy X #1 and was created by Nunzio DeFilippis
and Christina Weir
. When the students were each assigned to squads, Quill was assigned to Cyclops
's Corsairs training squad, a group named after Cyclops's father, Corsair
. (See Xavier Institute student body
for a lineup of the Corsairs squad.) Quill was voted class clown by the students of the Institute.
Max got busted trying to steal
test answers from the headmaster’s office. Kitty Pryde
assigned him and his accomplices, George and Winston, to be mentored by Gambit
, but instead of making them see the error of their way, Gambit taught the boys some real thieving techniques.
Quill is one of 27 students at Xavier's to maintain their powers post-M-Day
. He is later killed during William Stryker
's attack on the Xavier Institute in the wake of M-Day. His body was seen in a telepathic image Emma Frost used to torment Carol Danvers about her persistence with the Registration Act.
Comic book
A comic book or comicbook is a magazine made up of comics, narrative artwork in the form of separate panels that represent individual scenes, often accompanied by dialog as well as including...
characters in the Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
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...
. All, however, are human mutants
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...
.
Quill (Warpie)
The Warpie known as Quill first appeared in Captain BritainCaptain Britain
Captain Britain , briefly known as Britannic, is a fictional character, a superhero appearing in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Chris Claremont and Herb Trimpe, he first appeared in Captain Britain Weekly, #1...
, vol. 2 #7 and was created by Jamie Delano
Jamie Delano
Jamie Delano is a British comics writer. He was part of the first post-Alan Moore "British Invasion" of writers. Best known as the first writer of the comic book series Hellblazer, starring John Constantine.- Biography :...
and Alan Davis
Alan Davis
Alan Davis is an English writer and artist of comic books, known for his work on titles such as Captain Britain, The Uncanny X-Men, ClanDestine, Excalibur, JLA: The Nail and JLA: Another Nail.-UK work:...
.
Fictional character biography
Quill is one of the Warpies, a group of superhumans created by the Jaspers' WarpJaspers' Warp
"Jaspers' Warp", also known as "Crooked World", was a Marvel UK storyline featuring primarily the character Captain Britain. It was originally published between 1982 and 1984 in Marvel Superheroes, #387-388, The Daredevils, #1-11 and The Mighty World Of Marvel, volume 2, #7-13.The story is a...
. Quill and his fellow Warpies were taken in by the British government organization, the Resources Control Executive (the R.C.X.
R.C.X.
The Resources Control Executive is a fictional British intelligence agency in the Marvel Comics universe. It first appeared in Captain Britain vol...
). Quill and several of the Warpies were trained for combat and formed the Cherubim. Quill was their leader and they attacked Captain Britain, but were later taken in by him and his sister Elizabeth Braddock
Psylocke
Psylocke is a fictional character depicted in comic books published by Marvel Comics, most notably those comics featuring the superhero team the X-Men. The character has also appeared in licensed adaptations. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Herb Trimpe, she first appeared in the UK...
.
The Warpies were later abducted by the new R.C.X. and again came into conflict with Captain Britain, who was now part of Excalibur
Excalibur (comics)
Excalibur is a Marvel Comics superhero group, an off-shoot of the X-Men, usually based in the United Kingdom. Conceived by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer Alan Davis, the original Excalibur first appeared in Excalibur Special Edition , also known as Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn.The...
. The Warpies were all slowly turning into humans, but the new R.C.X. had told them that they were dying. Excalibur uncovered the truth and told the Warpies. They also freed the original leaders of the R.C.X. and left the Warpies in their care.
The Warpies were again abducted shortly afterwards by Black Air
Black Air
Black Air is a fictional former Governmental Intelligence department founded and operating primarily within the United Kingdom in the Marvel Universe, initially as an adjunct to the Ministry of Defence...
, another government organisation. Black Air experimented upon the Warpies in an attempt to keep them superhuman. Their experiments succeeded, but the Warpies were saved by Mastermind
Mastermind (computer)
Mastermind is a fictional comic book computer that has appeared in various series published by Marvel Comics. Residing under Braddock Manor, home of Marvel Universe character Captain Britain, in the United Kingdom, he first appeared in Captain Britain Vol...
who made them his soldiers. Quill was one of his most loyal soldiers. Under Mastermind's leadership, the Warpies attacked and destroyed most of the Captain Britain Corps
Captain Britain Corps
In Marvel Comics, the Captain Britain Corps is a league of super-heroes all known as, or appear as an alternative version of, Captain Britain. They are all essentially the same hero except they each come from an alternative reality.-Fictional team history:...
. They were defeated by Captain Britain
Captain Britain
Captain Britain , briefly known as Britannic, is a fictional character, a superhero appearing in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Chris Claremont and Herb Trimpe, he first appeared in Captain Britain Weekly, #1...
, who then used his new powers to turn the Warpies, including Quill, into regular humans.
Quill (Resistants)
The next Quill is also a mutant and was in Cleveland. He first appeared in Captain AmericaCaptain 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...
, vol. 1 #343. He was created by Mark Gruenwald
Mark Gruenwald
Mark E. Gruenwald was an American comic book writer, editor, and occasional penciler. Gruenwald got his start in comics fandom, publishing his own fanzine, Omniverse, which explored the concept of continuity...
and Kieron Dwyer
Kieron Dwyer
Kieron Dwyer is an American comic book artist and penciller.-Biography:Dwyer is best known for his work on Captain America vol. 1 , Danger Unlimited , Action Comics , Avengers Kieron Dwyer (born March 6, 1967) is an American comic book artist and penciller.-Biography:Dwyer is best known for his...
.
Fictional character biography
Quill was 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...
, born in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
. He was captured and arrested by the sixth 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 Battle Star
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 ....
on behalf of the government for failing to comply with the Mutant Registration Act
Registration Acts (comics)
The Registration Acts—the Mutant Registration Act and Superhuman Registration Act —are fictional legislative bills that have been plot points used in various comic books published by Marvel Comics which, when passed into law, enforce the mandatory registration of superpowered individuals with...
, but he was freed by the subversive terrorist mutant rights activists known as the Resistants
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...
. Becoming a member of the Resistants, he later joined them in freeing 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 authorities. Under the influence of a device created by a Doctor Doom
Doctor Doom
Victor von Doom is a fictional character who appears in Marvel Comics publications . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Fantastic Four #5 wearing his trademark metal mask and green cloak...
robot, Quill was one of many criminals that was compelled to join the Plantman
Plantman
Plantman aka Blackheath is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. The character first appeared in Strange Tales vol. 1 #113.-Fictional character biography:...
in attacking the Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four
The Fantastic Four is a fictional superhero team appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The group debuted in The Fantastic Four #1 , which helped to usher in a new level of realism in the medium...
at a Congressional hearing during the Acts of Vengeance
Acts of Vengeance
"Acts of Vengeance" is a comic book crossover storyline that ran through several titles published by Marvel Comics from December 1989 to February 1990.-Publication history:...
. Quill became entangled in the Plantman's vines and was defeated and captured, and taken to the Vault
Vault (comics)
The Vault is the widely used nickname of a fictional defunct prison facility for technological-based superhuman criminals in Marvel Comics' Marvel Universe. The prison's full official name is the United States Maximum Security Installation for the Incarceration of Superhuman Criminals.It first...
.
Quill was confirmed as depowered during 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...
.
Powers and abilities
Quill 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...
who could shoot razor sharp needles from his body at will. His body will grow back any quills it loses. Quill has claimed that he was not born a mutant, but was mutated by an accident; it is not known if his claim is true.
As a member of the Resistants, Quill's helmet contained miniaturized radio equipment enabling him to communicate with other members of the Resistants similarly outfitted.
Quills (Arena)
The third character known as Quill was a female fighter in the mutant fight club known as the Arena. She appeared in X-Treme X-MenX-Treme X-Men
X-Treme X-Men was a comic book published by Marvel Comics from 2001 through 2004. All 46 issues of the series were written by Chris Claremont. The first 24 issues were drawn by Salvador Larroca, and the final 22 issues were drawn by Igor Kordey....
#39 and was created by Chris Claremont
Chris Claremont
Chris Claremont is an award-winning American comic book writer and novelist, known for his 17-year stint on Uncanny X-Men, far longer than any other writer, during which he is credited with developing strong female characters, and with introducing complex literary themes into superhero...
and Igor Kordey
Igor Kordey
-Career:While his best-known work is featured in New X-Men, he has a very diverse repertoire, moving between traditional pencils and inks to fully painted panels. Because of his speed as an artist, at his peak, he was producing artwork for three or four monthly books at the same time...
.
Powers and abilities
Quills was covered with razor sharp needles, which she could shoot from her body.Quill (Max Jordan)
Quill (Max Jordan) is a fictional characterFictional 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)
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...
appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
. One of the student
Student
A student is a learner, or someone who attends an educational institution. In some nations, the English term is reserved for those who attend university, while a schoolchild under the age of eighteen is called a pupil in English...
s at the Xavier Institute
X-Mansion
In the fictional Marvel Comics universe, the X-Mansion is the common name for Professor Xavier's mansion. It is the base of operations and training site of the X-Men and the location of a school for mutant teenagers, the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning, formerly Xavier's School for Gifted...
, he first appeared in New X-Men: Academy X #1 and was created by Nunzio DeFilippis
Nunzio DeFilippis
Nunzio DeFilippis is an American writer of comic books and television. He writes with his wife, Christina Weir, whom he met while they were both students at Vassar College. The two have written for two seasons on HBO's Arli$$, and have sold story ideas to the Disney Channel's Kim Possible...
and Christina Weir
Christina Weir
Christina Weir is a writer of comic books and television. She writes with her husband, Nunzio DeFilippis, whom she met while they were both students at Vassar College....
. When the students were each assigned to squads, Quill was assigned to Cyclops
Cyclops (comics)
Cyclops is a fictional character, the leader of the X-Men superhero team in the . A mutant, Cyclops emits a powerful energy beam from his eyes...
's Corsairs training squad, a group named after Cyclops's father, Corsair
Corsair (comics)
Corsair is a fictional character, a star-faring hero in the Marvel Comics universe. He leads the space-faring team the Starjammers and was best known as the father of X-Men superheroes Cyclops, Havok, and Vulcan...
. (See Xavier Institute student body
Xavier Institute student body
The Xavier Institute is a fictional school in the X-Men universe. This list documents the fictional staff, students and alumni of the Institute.-Former staff members:...
for a lineup of the Corsairs squad.) Quill was voted class clown by the students of the Institute.
Max got busted trying to steal
Steal
Steal may refer to:* Theft, the illegal taking of another person's property without that person's freely-given consent* The gaining of a stolen base in baseball...
test answers from the headmaster’s office. Kitty Pryde
Kitty Pryde
Katherine Anne "Kitty" Pryde is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #129 and was created by writer-artist John Byrne....
assigned him and his accomplices, George and Winston, to be mentored by Gambit
Gambit (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...
, but instead of making them see the error of their way, Gambit taught the boys some real thieving techniques.
Quill is one of 27 students at Xavier's to maintain their powers post-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...
. He is later killed during William Stryker
William Stryker
Col. William "Bill" Stryker, M.D. is a fictional comic book supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe, and enemy of the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Brent Anderson, he first appeared in the 1982 graphic novel X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills.Rev...
's attack on the Xavier Institute in the wake of M-Day. His body was seen in a telepathic image Emma Frost used to torment Carol Danvers about her persistence with the Registration Act.
House of M
Max appears as part of the SHIELD Hellions squad students. He is slain on a later mission while tracking down Japanese terrorists.Television
- The Max Jordan version of Quill also appears in the Wolverine and the X-Men episode "Greetings from Genosha". He appears as a captive prisoner of Magneto alongside Sauron, Fever Pitch and Dust.
Film
- 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,...
, Quill, played by Ken LeungKen LeungKenneth "Ken" Leung is an American actor best known for his role as Miles Straume in the ABC television series Lost and roles in such films as Shanghai Kiss, Rush Hour, X-Men: The Last Stand, and Saw.-Early life:...
, is credited as Kid Omega, and appears as a member of The Omegas. He kills Dr. Kavita RaoKavita RaoDr. Kavita "Vita" Rao is a fictional character, a geneticist in the Marvel Comics universe of the X-Men. She first appeared and featured prominently in the first story arc of the monthly series Astonishing X-Men in 2004.-Hope:Dr...
and almost kills Dr. Worthington, whose son Warren saves him. By the end, he is killed by Jean Grey, alongside fellow Omegas PsylockePsylockePsylocke is a fictional character depicted in comic books published by Marvel Comics, most notably those comics featuring the superhero team the X-Men. The character has also appeared in licensed adaptations. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Herb Trimpe, she first appeared in the UK...
and ArclightArclight (comics)Arclight is a mutant supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:Arclight first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #210-211 , and was created by Chris Claremont and John Romita Jr....
. He is referred to as "Quill" in the Writer/Director Commentary.
External links
- Quill IV at Marvel.com