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Surge is a fictional character
, a mutant
in the Marvel Universe
, one of the student body in the Xavier Institute
, and a member of the former New Mutants
squad therein. She maintained her powers post M-Day
and was the leader of the New X-Men
. She first appeared in New Mutants, vol. 2 #8 (January 2004).
(possibly in Tokyo
where her family still lives.) She was close to her brother, Keitaro, but she ran away from home when she was thirteen years old after her powers manifested; she claimed that her father "doesn't believe in mutants." How she came to the United States
is unknown, but she was living homeless
on the streets of Salem Center
when she went up to the X-Mansion gates to plead for assistance. She was chased away by the student Hellion
for being homeless. Noriko later accidentally injured the young owner of a coffee shop the Mutants frequented, though the woman would recover from her injuries.
Led by Wolfsbane
, Elixir
gathered the rest of the group to try and find Nori that night, and they reluctantly went to try and keep her out of trouble. They eventually found her buying drugs, and assuming that was what was causing her to go out of control, Wind Dancer
blew the capsules away. In reality it was the other way around, and without the pills, Surge completely lost control of her powers. Between Wallflower
's powers, and the fact that she was mostly discharged by that point, they managed to subdue her and take her back to the X-Mansion. There, Beast
designed gauntlets that could regulate her absorption of ambient electricity and could discharge through/into as required to prevent further mental overloads — to her less-than-complete gratitude.
. She reluctantly was required to share a room with Dust
; the two young women disagreed upon the accepted role of women and the Muslim traditions that Dust wanted to follow. Much tension arose from their disagreements.
and teacher Rahne Sinclair
was revealed. Returning Rahne's lost power with his own, Josh was severely injured by the feral Sinclair. Nori proved herself innovative when she suggested she use her powers on teammate Josh Foley
in order to shock his body into healing himself. Her plan successful, Josh awoke. Surprised by the taboo relationship, the New Mutants squad — except Nori — ostracized Josh. Eventually the conflict was dissolved.
asked Emma Frost to remove a mental block in his mind inhibiting him from recalling all the information and skills he had acquired. David was able to see a glimpse of a possible future in which he had become the world's foremost genius and married Noriko. Disturbed by the idea of having married—and then led to the death of—Nori, David began to avoid her. Annoyed at such treatment, Nori ultimately confronted David which led to the two becoming an active couple.
left over 90% of the world's mutant population depowered and Nori with yet another glimpse of what a relationship between her and David would be. With only 27 students retaining their powers
, Emma Frost
, fearing their safety, ordered the depowered students and staff including Nori's advisor Danielle Moonstar
to leave the Institute. Iceman
, while talking to Noriko's father on the phone, confirmed that she was one of the "lucky ones" who retained their powers. As it departed, one bus of depowered students was bombed by anti-mutant zealot Reverend William Stryker
, killing all on board. Though depowered, David was not killed, and he and Nori furthered their romantic relationship.
Most of the remaining students were organized by Emma Frost
into a melee fight to determine who would become a member of Frost's X-Men-in-training. Much to her surprise, Nori was chosen by Frost to be the team's leader. Soon afterwards, Nori received new, lighter, and more effective gauntlets from Forge
.
The remaining students at the Institute became the targets of Stryker's crusade against mutants. After killing two more students, capturing others, luring Icarus
to his side, and finally attacking the Institute, Nori was able to lead her team against the attackers. Josh, enraged by Stryker's murder of Laurie, killed Stryker, ending his plot.
Upon discovering that the advanced Sentinel
Nimrod
is alive, and threatening Forge
, Nori, as team leader, made the decision for the New X-Men
to confront Nimrod themselves. In the end, Nori removed her gauntlets and poured all her power into Nimrod causing him to jaunt backwards in time. Nori then went to the hospital wing to talk to Elixir
and David. She asked if he could still kill, and he said yes. Elixir said that he wants to learn how to control the new increase to his abilities. Nori is at the memorial service to remember all the students lost in Stryker's attack.
being attacked by Kimura
and Mercury's capture, were busy at the mansion trying to recruit some of their fellow classmates to join the New X-Men. When they asked Bling
, who refused because of the things that had been happening to anyone wishing to be an X-Man, Onyxx tells them that Mercury and X-23 had escaped the mansion. Surge and Prodigy rush to Dust who tells them what had happened to Cessily.
Surge, Rockslide
, and Dust try to pass the Sentinels outside the Institute to save Mercury when Shadowcat
arrives and takes them inside where they strategize. Not before long, Surge, Rockslide, Dust, Elixir, Cyclops
, Emma Frost
, Colossus
, and Shadowcat attack the facility holding Mercury and save her as well as Julian and X-23 who had separately tried to save her.
outside to talk and ends up striking and yelling at him for sneaking off behind her back to go with Laura
to go rescue Cessily, reminding her that they are her responsibility as leader. As a result, Surge and Hellion were the only students that were not teleported to Limbo
. In New X-Men #39, Trance
used her powers to get a message to the two, hastily informing them that the Institute students had been taken into Limbo by Belasco, and that "Belasco killed David," much to Nori's grief. Coordinating with O*N*E*, Surge and Hellion discovered that Amanda Sefton had been expelled from Limbo and was in a coma in Germany. Since learning of David's "death", Surge has become somewhat impulsive and angry, threatening the O*N*E* troopers when they attempted to block her from seeing Sefton, using her electrical powers to revive the sorceress despite the risks and generally being rather belligerent towards her allies. When asked by Hellion if she's going to be alright, Nori replies with, "Ask me again when I've turned Belasco into a smoking black pile of ash." Issue #40 ends with Surge, Hellion, Amanda Sefton
and the O*N*E* Megaton Sentinel in Limbo and confronted by a horde of demons. At the behest of Lexington, Megaton's pilot, Surge and Hellion
stop fighting demons and head for the castle. In the final battle against Belasco, Surge leads the united Xavier Institute students against the demonic hordes, even engaging the twisted sorcerer in single combat before Belasco
is killed by Pixie and Darkchild. After the Institute is returned to Earth, at Santo's insistence, Nori and Cyclops offer Pixie and Anole
positions on the team in response to their bravery in Limbo, which they gladly accept.
in World War Hulk: X-Men. She helps in pinning him down, but is knocked away when Hulk gains his strength. Surge next attacks him when X-23
blinds him, but she is thrown away when Hulk's eyes grow back.
the torture David went through in Limbo. In hopes of driving him away from the school and out of harm's way, Surge passionately kisses Hellion in front of David and the other students. After confronting her of the incident, she insists that she didn't love him anymore and pleads that he should leave the Institute. This, however, backfires as David regains his memories of the knowledge he once had and copied up until he lost his power with the help of the Stepford Cuckoos
. In the aftermath, David decides to stay at the Institute and also ends their relationship.
) on a strike against the Purifiers
in Washington D.C. in hopes of finding information about the baby and avenging the dead students. Elixir
, Dust
, and Prodigy
opt not to go, thinking Surge is going for vengeance. The New X-Men infiltrate a Purifier church, while Anole searches on the status of the baby. After rampaging through the lower levels of the church, the team is attacked by Lady Deathstrike
and her Reavers
, but manage to be teleported out in time by Pixie. Returning to the school after the attack by the Nano-Sentinel-infected O.N.E. Sentinels, Surge blames herself for her team's injuries, in particular Hellion. Emma Frost explains to Surge that everyone was blindsided and that the important thing is to continue to survive. Surge asks Emma why she chose her as team leader and Emma responds, "Because I knew you'd protect them, no matter what. Even from me."
When Predator X attacks the Institute, Surge leaps to the defense of Indra
, Trance, and Wolf Cub
, demonstrating her leadership skills by calmly ordering the Institute students towards safety while she draws the creature's attention. Saved from being a quick meal by Anole and Prodigy, Surge leads the team against Predator X in an attempt to stop it from attacking the injured students, and is teleported alongside Beast, the other combatants, Predator X, and the injured to Muir Island
right in the middle of the X-Men's battle with Sinister and Exodus' forces with Pixie's spell.
While there, Surge along with the New X-Men, battle the Marauders despite Emma Frost trying to keep them out of the fight.
and Hellion by the Leper Queen
and her Sapien League. The Leper Queen injects her with a modified version of the Legacy Virus
. X-Force arrives to only find Boom Boom still with the Leper Queen and Surge and Hellion sent to the United Nations building. Before they can save Tabitha, they are teleported to the future by Cyclops to help Cable. X-Force then quickly traveled back to rescue their friends after completing their mission. Elixir is able to cure Surge before she could destroy the UN.
. Apparently, Surge feels that X needs to take responsibility for what she's done and that she disapproves of Laura's choice and states that she could have simply rejected Cyclops' offer and gone back to the team. At this time, Dust also implies that Nori may be jealous of Laura, possibly of how the latter is easily welcomed back by some of the team or even the latter's budding relationship with Hellion.
Her blue hair is not related to her mutation. According to Nori, it came in a bottle labeled "electric blue" (and, indeed, she debuted with black hair).
). Nori also considers herself a feminist, attacking Dust's choice of garb as a betrayal of women's rights when the two are roomed together. Regardless, Nori is a loyal figure, dedicated to her friends, and increasingly feeling the responsibilities placed upon her as leader of the New X-Men. Surge was particularly incensed with Hellion's decision to rescue Mercury from the Faculty without backup, and has taken it upon herself to mold the team into an effective unit capable of defending the rest of the students. She's seen as having trouble welcoming X-23 back to the team after the latter's involvement in X-Force, possibly due to how the latter seemingly doesn't have to take responsibility for what she did as part of that team, in comparison to her own mounting responsibilities. Chris Yost has stated that, "Surge is the right candidate, because she wants it the least. And you’ll see, it’s taking a big toll on her. Being a leader when you’re doing team sports and field day exercises is one thing, but leading when the stakes are life and death is another thing."
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...
, one of the student body in 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...
, and a member of the former New Mutants
New Mutants
The New Mutants are a group of teenaged mutant superheroes-in-training published by Marvel Comics. They have been the main characters of three successive comic book series, which were spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise....
squad therein. She maintained her 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...
and was the leader of the New X-Men
New X-Men
New X-Men was a superhero comic book series published by Marvel Comics within the X-Men franchise. After the end of Grant Morrison's run on X-Men , titled New X-Men, the title was used for a new series, New X-Men: Academy X, serving as a continuation of the second volume of New Mutants...
. She first appeared in New Mutants, vol. 2 #8 (January 2004).
Introduction
Noriko Ashida was born in JapanJapan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
(possibly in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
where her family still lives.) She was close to her brother, Keitaro, but she ran away from home when she was thirteen years old after her powers manifested; she claimed that her father "doesn't believe in mutants." How she came to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
is unknown, but she was living homeless
Homelessness
Homelessness describes the condition of people without a regular dwelling. People who are homeless are unable or unwilling to acquire and maintain regular, safe, and adequate housing, or lack "fixed, regular, and adequate night-time residence." The legal definition of "homeless" varies from country...
on the streets of Salem Center
North Salem, New York
North Salem is a town in the northeast part of Westchester County, New York, United States. The county ranks second for wealthiest counties in New York State and the seventh wealthiest county nationally...
when she went up to the X-Mansion gates to plead for assistance. She was chased away by the student Hellion
Hellion
Hellion is a fictional character, a mutant appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was a member of the student body of the Xavier Institute before its closing and is a member of the X-Men's training squad. He first appeared in New Mutants, vol. 2 #2.-New Mutants, vol...
for being homeless. Noriko later accidentally injured the young owner of a coffee shop the Mutants frequented, though the woman would recover from her injuries.
Led by Wolfsbane
Wolfsbane (comics)
Wolfsbane is a Marvel Comics superheroine, associated with the X-Men.A Scottish mutant, Wolfsbane possesses the ability to transform into a wolf or into a transitional state somewhere between human and wolf...
, Elixir
Elixir (comics)
Elixir , is a fictional character, a mutant in the and a student at the Xavier Institute. He first appeared in New Mutants, vol. 2 #5, and he is one of only a few students to retain his powers in the wake of House of M....
gathered the rest of the group to try and find Nori that night, and they reluctantly went to try and keep her out of trouble. They eventually found her buying drugs, and assuming that was what was causing her to go out of control, Wind Dancer
Wind Dancer
Sofia Mantega, also known as Renascence and formerly known as Wind Dancer, is a fictional character, a former mutant appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. One of the student body in the Xavier Institute, she is a member of the New Mutants squad therein. Her first appearance was in...
blew the capsules away. In reality it was the other way around, and without the pills, Surge completely lost control of her powers. Between Wallflower
Wallflower (comics)
Wallflower is a fictional character, a mutant appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is a member of the student body of the Xavier Institute and a member of the New Mutants training squad therein. After the events of M-Day transpired, she was one of a handful of mutants to keep...
's powers, and the fact that she was mostly discharged by that point, they managed to subdue her and take her back to the X-Mansion. There, Beast
Beast (comics)
Beast , Dr. Henry Philip "Hank" McCoy, is a comic book character, a Marvel Comics superhero and a member of the mutant team of superheroes known as the X-Men...
designed gauntlets that could regulate her absorption of ambient electricity and could discharge through/into as required to prevent further mental overloads — to her less-than-complete gratitude.
Student at Xavier's
Nori became a student of the Xavier Institute and, when the school adopted a squad system, was assigned to the New Mutants squad led by Dani MoonstarDanielle Moonstar
Danielle "Dani" Moonstar, originally codenamed Psyche and later Mirage, is a fictional Marvel Comics superheroine associated with the X-Men....
. She reluctantly was required to share a room with Dust
Dust (comics)
Dust , is a fictional character in Marvel Comics' X-Men-related comic books. She was created by author Grant Morrison and artist Ethan Van Sciver in New X-Men #133 , although her character was not fully developed until the New X-Men: Academy X series written by Christina Weir and Nunzio DeFilippis...
; the two young women disagreed upon the accepted role of women and the Muslim traditions that Dust wanted to follow. Much tension arose from their disagreements.
New Mutants Squad
Soon afterwards, the romantic relationship between teammate Josh FoleyElixir (comics)
Elixir , is a fictional character, a mutant in the and a student at the Xavier Institute. He first appeared in New Mutants, vol. 2 #5, and he is one of only a few students to retain his powers in the wake of House of M....
and teacher Rahne Sinclair
Wolfsbane (comics)
Wolfsbane is a Marvel Comics superheroine, associated with the X-Men.A Scottish mutant, Wolfsbane possesses the ability to transform into a wolf or into a transitional state somewhere between human and wolf...
was revealed. Returning Rahne's lost power with his own, Josh was severely injured by the feral Sinclair. Nori proved herself innovative when she suggested she use her powers on teammate Josh Foley
Elixir (comics)
Elixir , is a fictional character, a mutant in the and a student at the Xavier Institute. He first appeared in New Mutants, vol. 2 #5, and he is one of only a few students to retain his powers in the wake of House of M....
in order to shock his body into healing himself. Her plan successful, Josh awoke. Surprised by the taboo relationship, the New Mutants squad — except Nori — ostracized Josh. Eventually the conflict was dissolved.
Too Much Information
In the "Too Much Information" arc, teammate David AlleyneProdigy (David Alleyne)
Prodigy is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, in particular the X-Men family of books. Prodigy is a former mutant, one of the student body of the Xavier Institute, and a member of the New X-Men squad...
asked Emma Frost to remove a mental block in his mind inhibiting him from recalling all the information and skills he had acquired. David was able to see a glimpse of a possible future in which he had become the world's foremost genius and married Noriko. Disturbed by the idea of having married—and then led to the death of—Nori, David began to avoid her. Annoyed at such treatment, Nori ultimately confronted David which led to the two becoming an active couple.
Decimation and Childhood's End
The events of House of MHouse of M
House of M is an eight-issue comic book limited series and crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics in 2005. Written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Olivier Coipel, its first issue debuted in June 2005 as a follow-up to the events of the Planet X and Avengers Disassembled...
left over 90% of the world's mutant population depowered and Nori with yet another glimpse of what a relationship between her and David would be. With only 27 students retaining their powers
New X-Men
New X-Men was a superhero comic book series published by Marvel Comics within the X-Men franchise. After the end of Grant Morrison's run on X-Men , titled New X-Men, the title was used for a new series, New X-Men: Academy X, serving as a continuation of the second volume of New Mutants...
, Emma Frost
Emma Frost
Emma Grace Frost 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 Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne....
, fearing their safety, ordered the depowered students and staff including Nori's advisor Danielle Moonstar
Danielle Moonstar
Danielle "Dani" Moonstar, originally codenamed Psyche and later Mirage, is a fictional Marvel Comics superheroine associated with the X-Men....
to leave the Institute. Iceman
Iceman (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, ....
, while talking to Noriko's father on the phone, confirmed that she was one of the "lucky ones" who retained their powers. As it departed, one bus of depowered students was bombed by anti-mutant zealot Reverend 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...
, killing all on board. Though depowered, David was not killed, and he and Nori furthered their romantic relationship.
Most of the remaining students were organized by Emma Frost
Emma Frost
Emma Grace Frost 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 Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne....
into a melee fight to determine who would become a member of Frost's X-Men-in-training. Much to her surprise, Nori was chosen by Frost to be the team's leader. Soon afterwards, Nori received new, lighter, and more effective gauntlets from Forge
Forge (comics)
Forge is a fictional character in the , a superhero associated with The X-Men.A mutant with an unsurpassed brilliance in technology, Forge has had a lengthy career as a government weapons contractor. He shared a romantic relationship with Storm, and a brief affair with Mystique which led him to...
.
The remaining students at the Institute became the targets of Stryker's crusade against mutants. After killing two more students, capturing others, luring Icarus
Icarus (comics)
Icarus , is a fictional character, a mutant superhero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was a member of the student body at the Xavier Institute and a member of the New Mutants training squad....
to his side, and finally attacking the Institute, Nori was able to lead her team against the attackers. Josh, enraged by Stryker's murder of Laurie, killed Stryker, ending his plot.
Upon discovering that the advanced Sentinel
Sentinel (comics)
Sentinels are a fictional variety of mutant-hunting robots, appearing in the Marvel Comics Universe. They are usually portrayed as antagonists to the X-Men. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, they first appeared in The X-Men #14 .According to Marvel canon, Sentinels are programmed to locate...
Nimrod
Nimrod (comics)
Nimrod is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #191 , and was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist John Romita, Jr. Hailing from the "Days of Future Past" timeline, Nimrod is a powerful, virtually...
is alive, and threatening Forge
Forge (comics)
Forge is a fictional character in the , a superhero associated with The X-Men.A mutant with an unsurpassed brilliance in technology, Forge has had a lengthy career as a government weapons contractor. He shared a romantic relationship with Storm, and a brief affair with Mystique which led him to...
, Nori, as team leader, made the decision for the New X-Men
New X-Men
New X-Men was a superhero comic book series published by Marvel Comics within the X-Men franchise. After the end of Grant Morrison's run on X-Men , titled New X-Men, the title was used for a new series, New X-Men: Academy X, serving as a continuation of the second volume of New Mutants...
to confront Nimrod themselves. In the end, Nori removed her gauntlets and poured all her power into Nimrod causing him to jaunt backwards in time. Nori then went to the hospital wing to talk to Elixir
Elixir (comics)
Elixir , is a fictional character, a mutant in the and a student at the Xavier Institute. He first appeared in New Mutants, vol. 2 #5, and he is one of only a few students to retain his powers in the wake of House of M....
and David. She asked if he could still kill, and he said yes. Elixir said that he wants to learn how to control the new increase to his abilities. Nori is at the memorial service to remember all the students lost in Stryker's attack.
Mercury Falling
Nori and David, unaware of the events involving Mercury and X-23X-23
X-23 is a fictional comic book superheroine appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, in particular those featuring the X-Men. X-23 is a female clone of Wolverine.-Publication history:...
being attacked by Kimura
Kimura (comics)
Kimura is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe. She first appeared in New X-Men #31 as the handler of X-23. She is X-23's greatest foe to date, someone she was never able to defeat.-Origin:...
and Mercury's capture, were busy at the mansion trying to recruit some of their fellow classmates to join the New X-Men. When they asked Bling
Bling (comics)
Bling! is a fictional character, a mutant appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. She attended the Xavier Institute before its closing and is a member of the X-Men's training squad. Her first appearance was in X-Men, vol...
, who refused because of the things that had been happening to anyone wishing to be an X-Man, Onyxx tells them that Mercury and X-23 had escaped the mansion. Surge and Prodigy rush to Dust who tells them what had happened to Cessily.
Surge, Rockslide
Rockslide (comics)
Rockslide is a fictional character, a mutant superhero and member of the X-Men in the . He is a student in the Xavier Institute and a member of the former Hellions squad therein. After M-Day, he was one of only 27 students to retain his powers. He is best friends with Julian Keller and is...
, and Dust try to pass the Sentinels outside the Institute to save Mercury when Shadowcat
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....
arrives and takes them inside where they strategize. Not before long, Surge, Rockslide, Dust, Elixir, 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...
, Emma Frost
Emma Frost
Emma Grace Frost 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 Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne....
, Colossus
Colossus (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...
, and Shadowcat attack the facility holding Mercury and save her as well as Julian and X-23 who had separately tried to save her.
Quest for Magik
In the prologue, Nori had taken JulianHellion
Hellion is a fictional character, a mutant appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was a member of the student body of the Xavier Institute before its closing and is a member of the X-Men's training squad. He first appeared in New Mutants, vol. 2 #2.-New Mutants, vol...
outside to talk and ends up striking and yelling at him for sneaking off behind her back to go with Laura
X-23
X-23 is a fictional comic book superheroine appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, in particular those featuring the X-Men. X-23 is a female clone of Wolverine.-Publication history:...
to go rescue Cessily, reminding her that they are her responsibility as leader. As a result, Surge and Hellion were the only students that were not teleported to Limbo
Otherplace
Otherplace, is a fictional location in titles published by Marvel Comics. The concept debuted in Uncanny X-Men #160, and was created by Chris Claremont and Brent Anderson.-History:...
. In New X-Men #39, Trance
Trance (comics)
Trance is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by the Marvel Comics. A mutant, Hope attended the Xavier Institute before its closing. She retained her powers after M-Day and is a member of the X-Men's training squad....
used her powers to get a message to the two, hastily informing them that the Institute students had been taken into Limbo by Belasco, and that "Belasco killed David," much to Nori's grief. Coordinating with O*N*E*, Surge and Hellion discovered that Amanda Sefton had been expelled from Limbo and was in a coma in Germany. Since learning of David's "death", Surge has become somewhat impulsive and angry, threatening the O*N*E* troopers when they attempted to block her from seeing Sefton, using her electrical powers to revive the sorceress despite the risks and generally being rather belligerent towards her allies. When asked by Hellion if she's going to be alright, Nori replies with, "Ask me again when I've turned Belasco into a smoking black pile of ash." Issue #40 ends with Surge, Hellion, Amanda Sefton
Amanda Sefton
Amanda Sefton is a fictional character, a witch in the Marvel Universe. She is the foster sister and former lover of Kurt Wagner, Nightcrawler of the X-Men....
and the O*N*E* Megaton Sentinel in Limbo and confronted by a horde of demons. At the behest of Lexington, Megaton's pilot, Surge and Hellion
Hellion
Hellion is a fictional character, a mutant appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was a member of the student body of the Xavier Institute before its closing and is a member of the X-Men's training squad. He first appeared in New Mutants, vol. 2 #2.-New Mutants, vol...
stop fighting demons and head for the castle. In the final battle against Belasco, Surge leads the united Xavier Institute students against the demonic hordes, even engaging the twisted sorcerer in single combat before Belasco
Belasco
Belasco is a fictional supervillain in the Marvel Comics Universe. The character's first appearance was in Ka-Zar the Savage #11; he was created by Bruce Jones and Brent Anderson.-Fictional character biography:...
is killed by Pixie and Darkchild. After the Institute is returned to Earth, at Santo's insistence, Nori and Cyclops offer Pixie and Anole
Anole (comics)
Anole is a fictional mutant superhero in the Marvel Universe. He was created by Christina Weir and Nunzio DeFilippis and first appeared in issue #2 of New Mutants vol. 2 . A student at the Xavier Institute and junior member of the X-Men, Anole is one of the few openly gay characters in the Marvel...
positions on the team in response to their bravery in Limbo, which they gladly accept.
World War Hulk
Surge is one of the students that goes up against the HulkHulk (comics)
The Hulk is a fictional character, a superhero in the . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1 ....
in World War Hulk: X-Men. She helps in pinning him down, but is knocked away when Hulk gains his strength. Surge next attacks him when X-23
X-23
X-23 is a fictional comic book superheroine appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, in particular those featuring the X-Men. X-23 is a female clone of Wolverine.-Publication history:...
blinds him, but she is thrown away when Hulk's eyes grow back.
Children of X-Men
After their return from Limbo, the New X-Men are debriefed and consoled by the senior Institute staff, Nori amongst them. While Cyclops praises her for her excellent work in Limbo, Surge still deals with the harm that came to her team and the students, specifically Prodigy. Surge finds out from X-23X-23
X-23 is a fictional comic book superheroine appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, in particular those featuring the X-Men. X-23 is a female clone of Wolverine.-Publication history:...
the torture David went through in Limbo. In hopes of driving him away from the school and out of harm's way, Surge passionately kisses Hellion in front of David and the other students. After confronting her of the incident, she insists that she didn't love him anymore and pleads that he should leave the Institute. This, however, backfires as David regains his memories of the knowledge he once had and copied up until he lost his power with the help of the Stepford Cuckoos
Stepford Cuckoos
The Stepford Cuckoos are a set of fictional mutant psychically linked quintuplets . They are students at the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning and appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics...
. In the aftermath, David decides to stay at the Institute and also ends their relationship.
Messiah Complex
Furious at being left on the sidelines, Surge organizes the New X-Men (and ArmorArmor (comics)
Armor is a fictional character who exists in Marvel Comics' shared universe, the Marvel Universe. She is a mutant Japanese teenager who is enrolled at the Xavier Institute who retains her powers after the events of Decimation. She first appeared in Astonishing X-Men, vol...
) on a strike against the Purifiers
Purifiers
The Purifiers, also known as the Stryker Crusade, are a fictional paramilitary/terrorist organization in the Marvel Comics universe and enemies of the X-Men...
in Washington D.C. in hopes of finding information about the baby and avenging the dead students. Elixir
Elixir (comics)
Elixir , is a fictional character, a mutant in the and a student at the Xavier Institute. He first appeared in New Mutants, vol. 2 #5, and he is one of only a few students to retain his powers in the wake of House of M....
, Dust
Dust (comics)
Dust , is a fictional character in Marvel Comics' X-Men-related comic books. She was created by author Grant Morrison and artist Ethan Van Sciver in New X-Men #133 , although her character was not fully developed until the New X-Men: Academy X series written by Christina Weir and Nunzio DeFilippis...
, and Prodigy
Prodigy (David Alleyne)
Prodigy is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, in particular the X-Men family of books. Prodigy is a former mutant, one of the student body of the Xavier Institute, and a member of the New X-Men squad...
opt not to go, thinking Surge is going for vengeance. The New X-Men infiltrate a Purifier church, while Anole searches on the status of the baby. After rampaging through the lower levels of the church, the team is attacked by Lady Deathstrike
Lady Deathstrike
Lady Deathstrike , occasionally spelled "Deathstryke", is a Marvel Comics supervillain, a foe of the X-Men, especially Wolverine.Her father Lord Dark Wind created the adamantium-bonding process that was forced on Wolverine...
and her Reavers
Reavers (comics)
In the fictional Marvel Comics universe the Reavers are a team of criminal cyborgs. The most significant team of Reavers were dedicated to the destruction of the mutant X-Men, and a number of them especially wanted to take revenge on one particular X-Man, Wolverine. The name was originally used by...
, but manage to be teleported out in time by Pixie. Returning to the school after the attack by the Nano-Sentinel-infected O.N.E. Sentinels, Surge blames herself for her team's injuries, in particular Hellion. Emma Frost explains to Surge that everyone was blindsided and that the important thing is to continue to survive. Surge asks Emma why she chose her as team leader and Emma responds, "Because I knew you'd protect them, no matter what. Even from me."
When Predator X attacks the Institute, Surge leaps to the defense of Indra
Indra (comics)
Indra is a fictional character who currently appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. A teenage mutant, Indra attended the Xavier Institute before its closing and is a member of the X-Men's training squad. He first appeared in New X-Men: Academy X #7.-Alpha Squadron:Paras Gavaskar is...
, Trance, and Wolf Cub
Wolf Cub (comics)
Wolf Cub is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. A mutant, Wolf Cub is an Xavier Institute student and X-Men trainee.-Early life:...
, demonstrating her leadership skills by calmly ordering the Institute students towards safety while she draws the creature's attention. Saved from being a quick meal by Anole and Prodigy, Surge leads the team against Predator X in an attempt to stop it from attacking the injured students, and is teleported alongside Beast, the other combatants, Predator X, and the injured to Muir Island
Muir Island
Muir Island is a small, fictional island off the northern coast of Scotland in the Marvel Comics universe. It plays a prominent role in the X-Men comics and its related series.-History:...
right in the middle of the X-Men's battle with Sinister and Exodus' forces with Pixie's spell.
While there, Surge along with the New X-Men, battle the Marauders despite Emma Frost trying to keep them out of the fight.
Divided We Stand
Following the dissolution of the X-Men, Surge runs to Colorado, seeking help from Dani Moonstar. Nori is overwhelmed by the pain she has endured as a New X-Man and doesn’t know how to cope. Nori realizes that her fear of being hurt has affected her judgment and driven her actions over the past months. Dani allows her to vent and tries to provide her with a fresh perspective on how to use the pain they deal with as mutants and X-Men. She shares a bit about her own pain and struggles and the Native American philosophies that guide her. Nori thanks Dani for sharing, but is not yet ready to embrace her former teacher’s more optimistic view of the pain inherent to life’s cycle.Secret Invasion
Noriko is among the several X-Men helping to fight off Skrulls during their invasion of San Francisco.Kidnapping
Surge is later kidnapped along with Boom BoomTabitha Smith
Tabitha Smith is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by Jim Shooter and Al Milgrom, the character first appeared in Secret Wars II #5 . She later appeared as a member of the X-Force and, more recently, as a member of Nextwave...
and Hellion by the Leper Queen
Leper Queen
The Leper Queen is a fictional villain of the Marvel Universe. She's the leader of the Sapien League, an extremist anti-mutant organization similar to the Friends of Humanity.-The Mutant Daughter:...
and her Sapien League. The Leper Queen injects her with a modified version of the Legacy Virus
Legacy Virus
In the fictional Marvel Universe, the Legacy Virus was a devastating plague that ripped through the mutant population, killing hundreds and mutating so that it affected baseline humans as well....
. X-Force arrives to only find Boom Boom still with the Leper Queen and Surge and Hellion sent to the United Nations building. Before they can save Tabitha, they are teleported to the future by Cyclops to help Cable. X-Force then quickly traveled back to rescue their friends after completing their mission. Elixir is able to cure Surge before she could destroy the UN.
Necrosha
Nori is seen with Hellion and Prodigy, fighting off the resurrected Rusty Collins.X-23
After the events of Second Coming, Surge is seen confronting X-23 over her involvement in 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...
. Apparently, Surge feels that X needs to take responsibility for what she's done and that she disapproves of Laura's choice and states that she could have simply rejected Cyclops' offer and gone back to the team. At this time, Dust also implies that Nori may be jealous of Laura, possibly of how the latter is easily welcomed back by some of the team or even the latter's budding relationship with Hellion.
Powers and abilities
Surge absorbs electricity at all times: from static in the air, electrical appliances, outlets, etc. (often causing lights to flicker, etc.). She can't control the absorption, and thus must wear specially designed gauntlets at all times to regulate it. She can discharge the energy through powerful lightning-like blasts or channel it into bursts of superhuman speed. If she takes in too much energy, it causes mental overloads which cause her to speak too fast, scatters her thinking, and worsens her control over the blasts.Her blue hair is not related to her mutation. According to Nori, it came in a bottle labeled "electric blue" (and, indeed, she debuted with black hair).
Personality
Very forthright and strong-minded, Nori has often clashed with her peers and superiors, from nearly getting into a brawl with Hellion after he insulted Prodigy's baseline status post-M-Day, and challenging Cyclops' assertion that the students are safe at the Institute (this taking place immediately after a series of devastating attacks by the PurifiersPurifiers
The Purifiers, also known as the Stryker Crusade, are a fictional paramilitary/terrorist organization in the Marvel Comics universe and enemies of the X-Men...
). Nori also considers herself a feminist, attacking Dust's choice of garb as a betrayal of women's rights when the two are roomed together. Regardless, Nori is a loyal figure, dedicated to her friends, and increasingly feeling the responsibilities placed upon her as leader of the New X-Men. Surge was particularly incensed with Hellion's decision to rescue Mercury from the Faculty without backup, and has taken it upon herself to mold the team into an effective unit capable of defending the rest of the students. She's seen as having trouble welcoming X-23 back to the team after the latter's involvement in X-Force, possibly due to how the latter seemingly doesn't have to take responsibility for what she did as part of that team, in comparison to her own mounting responsibilities. Chris Yost has stated that, "Surge is the right candidate, because she wants it the least. And you’ll see, it’s taking a big toll on her. Being a leader when you’re doing team sports and field day exercises is one thing, but leading when the stakes are life and death is another thing."
House of M
Nori is a member of Hellions in the House of M reality which is a group of junior agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Her father is a human terrorist whom she was taken away from at a young age. She was taken off the squad and replaced with Magik due to her father's involvement in their latest mission. She then recruits help from some of the students from the New Mutant Leadership Institute and they travel to Japan where they come across Project Genesis.Video games
- Surge appears in the video game X-Men: DestinyX-Men: DestinyX-Men: Destiny is a video game based on the X-Men comic book series. It was developed by Silicon Knights and published by Activision. The game was released in North America on September 27, 2011 for the PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, and Nintendo DS consoles...
voiced by Aileen Ong Casas.
External links
- Surge at Marvel.com