Alysande Stuart
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Alysande Stuart is a fictional character
appearing in X-Men
stories in the Marvel Comics
universe
. She first appeared in Excalibur #6 and was created by Chris Claremont
and Alan Davis
. Her name and role, as Brigadier of a superhuman investigation organisation, was an in-joke
based on Brigadier Alastair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart
from Doctor Who
.
were the founders of the Weird Happenings Organization (W.H.O.), a group created to replace the Resources Control Executive (R.C.X.
) as Britain's primary organization for the investigation of supernatural
and superhuman
incidents. The W.H.O. wasn't the only government organization concerned with the paranormal though, as the R.C.X. remained in a different form and the F.I.6. was another similar organization. The W.H.O. successfully combined military (through Alysande) and scientific (through Alistaire) methods.
Sent to investigate the disappearance of a train and the reappearance of a similar train from an alternate dimension, the W.H.O. meet Excalibur
, Britain's primary superhero team. Excalibur and Alistaire himself vanish for some time as the train and team are drawn across many alternate realities. The group meets more than one alternate version of Alysande. One of these versions, where she held her brother's job, was rescued by Nightcrawler
from danger, during which he confessed an attraction to 'his' version of Alysdane. After the team was recovered safely, the Stuarts and Excalibur became close friends and W.H.O. would often call in Excalibur's aid.
Alysande also assists in the defense of Muir Island
against the Reavers
as part of a group which would unofficially be known as the Muir Island X-Men
.
Alysande is shown to have the trust of the Queen of the United Kingdom herself. She is asked to be part of a semi-private walk through the gardens of Holyrood Palace
in Scotland. Part of Stuart's task is to ensure privacy.
During the Air-Walker
incident, the leader of S.H.I.E.L.D.
, Nick Fury
offers Alysande limited use of the Helicarrier
's surveillance equipment. She had known Nicholas Fury when she was a junior officer attached to S.H.I.E.L.D. as a N.A.T.O. liaison. Fury allowed her use of the Helicarrier's surveillance systems seeing as how it was already in British airspace on other business (concerning the hero Motormouth
).
The systems were used by W.H.O. to successfully hunt for Cayre and his creations. Alysande is then accused of paying off S.H.I.E.L.D. with classified secrets.
An investigation was called, but Alysande died during Excalibur's Braddock Manor housewarming party, murdered by Jamie Braddock
. At her funeral, Nick Fury
, director of S.H.I.E.L.D. tells Alistaire that Alysande had been framed and her name was to be cleared. Alistaire would later find out that the R.C.X. had been responsible for framing Alysande, hoping to weaken W.H.O. and increase their own power. The R.C.X. organization was neutralized by Alistaire, Excalibur, an internal mutiny and several old friends of Brian Braddock himself.
" vol 3 #9 (Sept. 1998). She became a prisoner of Roma
but is saved by Johnny Storm
, Alyssa Moy
and Franklin Richards
. She works for a time as a nanny to Franklin.
Fictional character
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appearing in X-Men
X-Men
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stories in the Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
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universe
Marvel Universe
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. She first appeared in Excalibur #6 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 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:...
. Her name and role, as Brigadier of a superhuman investigation organisation, was an in-joke
In-joke
An in-joke, also known as an inside joke or in joke, is a joke whose humour is clear only to people who are in a particular social group, occupation, or other community of common understanding...
based on Brigadier Alastair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart
Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart
Brigadier Sir Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart, generally referred to simply as the Brigadier, is a fictional character in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, played by Nicholas Courtney...
from Doctor Who
Doctor Who
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.
Fictional character biography
Brigadier Alysande Stuart and her twin brother professor Alistaire StuartAlistaire Stuart
Alistaire Stuart is a fictional character appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. He is a scientist, an ally of the superhero team Excalibur and head of MI-13, an intelligence agency...
were the founders of the Weird Happenings Organization (W.H.O.), a group created to replace the Resources Control Executive (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...
) as Britain's primary organization for the investigation of supernatural
Supernatural
The supernatural or is that which is not subject to the laws of nature, or more figuratively, that which is said to exist above and beyond nature...
and superhuman
Superhuman
Superhuman can mean an improved human, for example, by genetic modification, cybernetic implants, or as what humans might evolve into, in the near or distant future...
incidents. The W.H.O. wasn't the only government organization concerned with the paranormal though, as the R.C.X. remained in a different form and the F.I.6. was another similar organization. The W.H.O. successfully combined military (through Alysande) and scientific (through Alistaire) methods.
Sent to investigate the disappearance of a train and the reappearance of a similar train from an alternate dimension, the W.H.O. meet 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...
, Britain's primary superhero team. Excalibur and Alistaire himself vanish for some time as the train and team are drawn across many alternate realities. The group meets more than one alternate version of Alysande. One of these versions, where she held her brother's job, was rescued by Nightcrawler
Nightcrawler (comics)
Nightcrawler is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Universe. He has been associated with both the X-Men and Excalibur, originally appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum, he debuted in Giant-Size X-Men #1...
from danger, during which he confessed an attraction to 'his' version of Alysdane. After the team was recovered safely, the Stuarts and Excalibur became close friends and W.H.O. would often call in Excalibur's aid.
Alysande also assists in the defense of 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:...
against the 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...
as part of a group which would unofficially be known as the Muir Island 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...
.
Alysande is shown to have the trust of the Queen of the United Kingdom herself. She is asked to be part of a semi-private walk through the gardens of Holyrood Palace
Holyrood Palace
The Palace of Holyroodhouse, commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the monarch in Scotland. The palace stands at the bottom of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, at the opposite end to Edinburgh Castle...
in Scotland. Part of Stuart's task is to ensure privacy.
During the Air-Walker
Air-Walker
The Air-Walker is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics...
incident, the leader of S.H.I.E.L.D.
S.H.I.E.L.D.
S.H.I.E.L.D. is a fictional espionage and a secret military law-enforcement agency in the Marvel Comics Universe. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Strange Tales #135 , it often deals with superhuman threats....
, Nick Fury
Nick Fury
Colonel Nicholas Joseph "Nick" Fury is a fictional World War II army hero and present-day super-spy in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by artist Jack Kirby and writer Stan Lee, Fury first appeared in Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #1 , a World War II combat series that portrayed the...
offers Alysande limited use of the Helicarrier
Helicarrier
The Helicarrier is a fictional flying aircraft carrier specifically designed to be capable of independent powered flight in addition to the conventional functions of aircraft carriers...
's surveillance equipment. She had known Nicholas Fury when she was a junior officer attached to S.H.I.E.L.D. as a N.A.T.O. liaison. Fury allowed her use of the Helicarrier's surveillance systems seeing as how it was already in British airspace on other business (concerning the hero Motormouth
Motormouth (comics)
Motormouth is a fictional character created by Paul Neary and developed by writer Graham Marks with initial designs by Gary Frank as the titular character of her own series Motormouth , was part of a line of original comics released in the early-to-mid 1990s by Marvel UK...
).
The systems were used by W.H.O. to successfully hunt for Cayre and his creations. Alysande is then accused of paying off S.H.I.E.L.D. with classified secrets.
An investigation was called, but Alysande died during Excalibur's Braddock Manor housewarming party, murdered by Jamie Braddock
Jamie Braddock
James "Jamie" Braddock Jr. is a fictional character appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. The elder brother of the twin superheroes Captain Britain and Psylocke, he is a mutant possessing the ability to manipulate reality in a variety of ways. Though his mutant powers are very powerful, he is...
. At her funeral, Nick Fury
Nick Fury
Colonel Nicholas Joseph "Nick" Fury is a fictional World War II army hero and present-day super-spy in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by artist Jack Kirby and writer Stan Lee, Fury first appeared in Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #1 , a World War II combat series that portrayed the...
, director of S.H.I.E.L.D. tells Alistaire that Alysande had been framed and her name was to be cleared. Alistaire would later find out that the R.C.X. had been responsible for framing Alysande, hoping to weaken W.H.O. and increase their own power. The R.C.X. organization was neutralized by Alistaire, Excalibur, an internal mutiny and several old friends of Brian Braddock himself.
Caledonia
Alysande Stuart returned to the mainstream Marvel Universe but as an alternate counterpart who was the last remaining Scot in her dimension. This version first appears in "Fantastic FourFantastic 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...
" vol 3 #9 (Sept. 1998). She became a prisoner of Roma
Roma (comics)
Roma is a fictional character featured in numerous Marvel Comics titles. She is the daughter of Merlyn. Roma is the Omniversal Guardian, charged with the safety of the Omniverse...
but is saved by Johnny Storm
Human Torch
The Human Torch is a fictional character and superhero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, he is a member of the superhero team the Fantastic Four, debuting in The Fantastic Four #1...
, Alyssa Moy
Alyssa Moy
Alyssa Moy is a character in the Marvel comics universe. She is a former lover and colleague of Reed Richards. Alyssa works as a scientist, and has a genius-level intellect nearly equal to that of Reed. She first appeared in Fantastic Four vol...
and Franklin Richards
Franklin Richards
Franklin Richards is a fictional comic book character appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, usually as a supporting character in Fantastic Four.Franklin is an Omega-Level mutant with vast psionic and reality-manipulating powers...
. She works for a time as a nanny to Franklin.