Resistants (comics)
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The Resistants, also known as Mutant Force are a fiction
al 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 originally gathered by Magneto
.
Magneto was the founder of the original Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. Over the years, the original Brotherhood had disbanded, so Magneto decided to create a new Brotherhood. He recruited five young mutants and trained them to become the new Brotherhood. The five mutants were sent to capture Mister One
, a small mutant who was small enough to enter and operate a miniature spacecraft Magneto had discovered. Their plans were foiled by Captain America
and Magneto left the team.
Their next employer, the Mandrill
, renamed the team Mutant Force, a name they would commonly be associated with. As Mutant Force the team repeatedly came into conflict with the Defenders
. During this period they were employed by both the US government and the Secret Empire
. Peeper
, the usual leader, was absent for their first mission with the Secret Empire.
The Red Skull
offered the team funding and renamed them the Resistants. As the Resistants, the team fought against the Mutant Registration Acts
. During this time, Slither wasn't part of the team, but many mutants joined the team like Mist Mistress
and Mentallo
(now calling himself Think Tank). As the Resistants, the team would fight against several superheroes, including their original enemy Captain America, but eventually most members would leave. Slither rejoined and the original retook the name Mutant Force. The team disbanded shortly afterwards, most members going their own way.
After the events of Decimation
, most members of the Mutant Force have been depowered.
There are also many unnamed members.
(See also: Brotherhood of Mutants
)
Fiction
Fiction is the form of any narrative or informative work that deals, in part or in whole, with information or events that are not factual, but rather, imaginary—that is, invented by the author. Although fiction describes a major branch of literary work, it may also refer to theatrical,...
al 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...
group in the Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
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universe
Marvel Universe
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. They were originally the second incarnation of the 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...
, but have become completely independent of the other incarnations of that group, except that they were originally gathered 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...
.
History
The 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...
Magneto was the founder of the original Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. Over the years, the original Brotherhood had disbanded, so Magneto decided to create a new Brotherhood. He recruited five young mutants and trained them to become the new Brotherhood. The five mutants were sent to capture Mister One
Mr. One & Mr. Two
Mister One & Mister Two are fictional characters in the Marvel Comics Universe.-Publication history:Mister One and Mister Two appeared in Captain America Annual #4 , and were created by Jack Kirby.-Fictional character biography:...
, a small mutant who was small enough to enter and operate a miniature spacecraft Magneto had discovered. Their plans were foiled by 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...
and Magneto left the team.
Their next employer, 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...
, renamed the team Mutant Force, a name they would commonly be associated with. As Mutant Force the team repeatedly came into conflict with 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...
. During this period they were employed by both the US government and the 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...
. Peeper
Peepers
Peepers is a fictional character in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared as a member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, a group of mutants in Captain America Annual #4. He was created by Jack Kirby.-Fictional character biography:...
, the usual leader, was absent for their first mission with the Secret Empire.
The 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....
offered the team funding and renamed them the Resistants. As the Resistants, the team fought against the Mutant Registration Acts
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...
. During this time, Slither wasn't part of the team, but many mutants joined the team like Mist Mistress
Mist Mistress
Mist Mistress is a fictional character in the Marvel universe. She made her first appearance in Captain America #346.-Fictional character biography:...
and 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...
(now calling himself Think Tank). As the Resistants, the team would fight against several superheroes, including their original enemy Captain America, but eventually most members would leave. Slither rejoined and the original retook the name Mutant Force. The team disbanded shortly afterwards, most members going their own way.
After the events of Decimation
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...
, most members of the Mutant Force have been depowered.
Members
- BurnerBurner (comics)Burner , also known as Crucible is a fictional mutant character in the Marvel Comics Universe whose first appearance was in Captain America Annual #4.-Publication history:...
/Crucible (Byron Calley): Has the ability to create heat and fire from his hands. - Lifter/MeteoriteLifter (comics)Lifter is a fictional mutant supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Jack Kirby in Captain America Annual #4 .-Publication history:...
(Ned Lathrop): Can manipulate gravity, increasing his density, durability and strength and negate gravity on other objects, making them fly. - Mist MistressMist MistressMist Mistress is a fictional character in the Marvel universe. She made her first appearance in Captain America #346.-Fictional character biography:...
: Can create and control various types of mists like knock-out gas, acidic mists and toxic mists. Currently depowered. - Quill: Body was covered with sharp quills that he could fire at opponents. Currently depowered
- Peeper/Occult/PeepersPeepersPeepers is a fictional character in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared as a member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, a group of mutants in Captain America Annual #4. He was created by Jack Kirby.-Fictional character biography:...
(Peter Quinn): Has increased visual abilities and can fire beams of energy from his eyes. Now deceased. - RustRust (comics)Rust is a fictional character in the Marvel universe, and was a member of the mutant political group called the Resistants. He made his first appearance in Captain America #350.-Fictional character biography:...
: Could fire blasts from his hands that corroded metal. Now deceased. - Shocker/Paralyzer (Randall Darby): Could fire electric blasts from his hands. His hands and feet were cyborg crab-like claws. After the team disbanded, he left for GenoshaGenoshaGenosha is a fictional country that has appeared in numerous comic book series published by Marvel Comics. It is an island nation that exists in Marvel's main shared universe, known as "Earth 616" in the Marvel Universe. The fictional nation served as an allegory for slavery and later for South...
to join Magneto. Currently depowered. - SlitherSlither (comics)Slither is a fictional character, a snake-like mutant in the Marvel Comics Universe. His first appearance was in Captain America Annual #4 and was created by Jack Kirby.-Fictional character biography:...
(Aaron Salomon): Has a snake-like body, allowing him to constrict opponents with great force. He also has minor superhuman strength. Slither left when the team became the Resistants, but returned when they became Mutant Force again. Slither was briefly a member of the Serpent SocietySerpent SocietyThe Serpent Society is a fictional organization of snake-themed supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. The group was initially formed from the membership of a previous supervillain team, the Serpent Squad. The group, like its predecessor, has been made up of longtime antagonists of Captain... - Think TankMentalloMentallo 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...
(Marvin Flumm): Better known as the telepath Mentallo. He was only a member of the Resistants for a short time.
There are also many unnamed members.
(See also: Brotherhood of 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...
)
Television
- The Mutant Force appeared in the X-MenX-Men (TV series)X-Men, also known as X-Men: The Animated Series, is an American animated television series which debuted on October 31, 1992, in the United States on the Fox Network as part of its Fox Kids Saturday morning lineup...
episode "Sanctuary." They are among the mutants that move to Asteroid M. The Mutant Force members seen there are Lifter, Peeper, Shocker II, and Slither.
External links
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