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Wild Thing (comics)
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Wild Thing is a fictional character from Marvel Comics, who exists in the MC2 universe, an alternate future to the Marvel Universe
. She is the daughter of the X-Men
's Wolverine
and the rogue mercenary Elektra
. She first appeared in J2
#5 and was created by Tom DeFalco
and Ron Lim
.
An unrelated character named Wild Thing (Nikki Doyle), who fought crime in a future virtual reality
world, had her own brief series under the Marvel UK
imprint in 1993.
(specifically, in J2
#5). She soon gained her own (short-lived) series. The run enjoyed some acclaim, but due to low sales, the title was cancelled after issue #5. As of yet, only the Spider-Girl
series managed to continue; although it concluded with issue #100, it was relaunched in October 2006.
Rina also appears in the "Last Hero Standing" miniseries.
expert. However, life at high school is not just about dealing with the in-crowd. As Wild Thing, Rina has saved a classmate from a high-speed kidnapper, defeated a computerized assassin, stopped a demonic invader, and even fought one of her teachers when he was turned into a Prime Sentinel
.
For a short period of time, Wild Thing was a member of a superhero team composed of herself, Magneta
, and Daze
, but Wild Thing quit when Magneta became villainous. When Loki
kidnapped several of Earth's heroes (including her father), Wild Thing's enhanced senses were pivotal in finding them. Wild Thing is considered to be almost as dangerous as her father, so many heroes give her a wide berth.
who possesses many of her father's mutant abilities including an accelerated healing factor, superhumanly acute senses, and superhuman strength, speed, agility, reflexes, coordination, balance, and endurance. In addition to these, Rina possesses a set of "Psi-Claws", a trick she learned from her "godmother" Psylocke
, created from psychokinetic
energy, which are of similar appearance to her father's adamantium claws (and her mother's sais
), and which usually inflict damage on a mental level rather than a physical one. However, it has been shown that if she concentrates hard enough, her claws can actually slice through steel and stone. Her fighting skills are impressive, as she has been trained in martial arts from both of her parents. Her skills are sufficient to enable her to engage J2
in hand to hand combat and hold her own, despite the advantages his much greater strength provides him.
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...
. She is the daughter of the 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...
's Wolverine
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...
and the rogue mercenary Elektra
Elektra (comics)
Elektra Natchios, usually referred to only by her first name Elektra, is a fictional character in publications from Marvel Comics.Elektra is a kunoichi – female ninja assassin – of Greek descent. She wields a pair of bladed sai as her trademark weapon. She is a love interest of the superhero...
. She first appeared in J2
J2 (comics)
J2 is a fictional comic book mutant superhero in the Marvel Universe. He exists in MC2, an alternate future timeline of the main Marvel continuity and is the son of the former supervillain Juggernaut. J2 is a member of the future incarnation of the Avengers, A-Next. J2 once had his own series,...
#5 and was created by Tom DeFalco
Tom DeFalco
Tom DeFalco is an American comics writer and editor, well known for his association with Marvel Comics and in particular for his work with Spider-Man.-Career:...
and Ron Lim
Ron Lim
Ronald "Ron" Lim is an American comic book artist living in Sacramento, California.-Biography:Ron Lim's first published work was an independent comic book entitled Ex-Mutants, which he worked on from 1986-1988....
.
An unrelated character named Wild Thing (Nikki Doyle), who fought crime in a future virtual reality
Virtual reality
Virtual reality , also known as virtuality, is a term that applies to computer-simulated environments that can simulate physical presence in places in the real world, as well as in imaginary worlds...
world, had her own brief series under the Marvel UK
Marvel UK
Marvel UK was an imprint of Marvel Comics formed in 1972 to reprint US produced stories for the British weekly comic market, though it later did produce original material by British creators such as Alan Moore, John Wagner, Dave Gibbons, Steve Dillon and Grant Morrison.Panini Comics obtained the...
imprint in 1993.
Publication history
Wild Thing first appeared in Marvel Comics' "MC2" line of spin-offsSpin-off (media)
In media, a spin-off is a radio program, television program, video game, or any narrative work, derived from one or more already existing works, that focuses, in particular, in more detail on one aspect of that original work...
(specifically, in J2
J2 (comics)
J2 is a fictional comic book mutant superhero in the Marvel Universe. He exists in MC2, an alternate future timeline of the main Marvel continuity and is the son of the former supervillain Juggernaut. J2 is a member of the future incarnation of the Avengers, A-Next. J2 once had his own series,...
#5). She soon gained her own (short-lived) series. The run enjoyed some acclaim, but due to low sales, the title was cancelled after issue #5. As of yet, only the Spider-Girl
Spider-Girl
Spider-Girl is a superheroine in Marvel Comics' MC2 universe. The character was created by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz as the teenage daughter of Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson, and first appeared in What If #105...
series managed to continue; although it concluded with issue #100, it was relaunched in October 2006.
Rina also appears in the "Last Hero Standing" miniseries.
Fictional character biography
Rina was the new girl at a high school, where some of the more popular girls tried to make her life miserable, describing her as the daughter of an immigrant and an unemployed biker. However, when her father Logan (Wolverine) picked her up from school on his bike, opinions changed about her, and especially when they learned that her mother Elektra was a wealthy martial artsMartial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
expert. However, life at high school is not just about dealing with the in-crowd. As Wild Thing, Rina has saved a classmate from a high-speed kidnapper, defeated a computerized assassin, stopped a demonic invader, and even fought one of her teachers when he was turned into a Prime Sentinel
Prime Sentinel
Prime Sentinels are an advanced type of Sentinel which exist in the fictional Marvel Comics universe. They are a human/machine hybrid that uses nanotechnology from the "Days of Future Past" future...
.
For a short period of time, Wild Thing was a member of a superhero team composed of herself, Magneta
Magneta
Magneta is a fictional character who appeared in the Marvel Comics' MC2 series J2.-Fictional character biography:When J2 was invited to join a new superhero team, he was met by Magneta, the "Mistress of Magnetism". She was a mutant who idolized Magneto, and used her own magnetic powers to emulate him...
, and Daze
Daze (comics)
Daze is a fictional character who appeared in Marvel Comics' MC2 series J2.-Fictional character biography:Magneta sent a note to J2 and Wolverine, saying that she had Wolverine's daughter Wild Thing in the island nation of Madripoor...
, but Wild Thing quit when Magneta became villainous. When Loki
Loki (comics)
Loki is a fictional character, a supervillain that appears in publications by Marvel Comics. He is the adoptive brother and archenemy of the superhero Thor. He is based on the being of the same name from Norse mythology...
kidnapped several of Earth's heroes (including her father), Wild Thing's enhanced senses were pivotal in finding them. Wild Thing is considered to be almost as dangerous as her father, so many heroes give her a wide berth.
Powers and abilities
Rina 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 possesses many of her father's mutant abilities including an accelerated healing factor, superhumanly acute senses, and superhuman strength, speed, agility, reflexes, coordination, balance, and endurance. In addition to these, Rina possesses a set of "Psi-Claws", a trick she learned from her "godmother" Psylocke
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...
, created from psychokinetic
Psychokinesis
The term psychokinesis , also referred to as telekinesis with respect to strictly describing movement of matter, sometimes abbreviated PK and TK respectively, is a term...
energy, which are of similar appearance to her father's adamantium claws (and her mother's sais
Sai (weapon)
The sai is a traditional Okinawan martial arts weapon. The basic form of the weapon is that of a pointed, dagger-shaped metal truncheon, with two curved prongs called yoku projecting from the handle...
), and which usually inflict damage on a mental level rather than a physical one. However, it has been shown that if she concentrates hard enough, her claws can actually slice through steel and stone. Her fighting skills are impressive, as she has been trained in martial arts from both of her parents. Her skills are sufficient to enable her to engage J2
J2 (comics)
J2 is a fictional comic book mutant superhero in the Marvel Universe. He exists in MC2, an alternate future timeline of the main Marvel continuity and is the son of the former supervillain Juggernaut. J2 is a member of the future incarnation of the Avengers, A-Next. J2 once had his own series,...
in hand to hand combat and hold her own, despite the advantages his much greater strength provides him.