Rex Splode
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Rex Splode is a fictional superhero
in the Image Comics
series Invincible, gifted with the ability to make inanimate objects explode. He first appeared in Invincible #2 (February 2003).
Rex soon joined the Teen Team, a group of young heroes, and started a relationship with Atom Eve
. He eventually begins cheating on her with Dupli-Kate
, an amorous teammate, which breaks Eve's heart. Ironically, Rex finds himself in a similar position as Kate begins a relationship with the ageless Immortal
. Rex served as a member of the Guardians of the Globe.
Rex was unwittingly cloned by Rudy Conners, the human controller of his teammate, Robot. Rudy, whose infirm body prevented him from leaving a life support tank, transferred his consciousness into the cloned preteen body of Rex so he could live a more normal life outside his life support machinery. He then used an exo-skeletal suit version of his Robot persona to continue fighting crime.
In Invincible #40, Rex's left hand is bitten off by Komodo Dragon of the Lizard League; the hand explodes inside Komodo's head, killing him. During this same fight, Dupli-Kate and Shrinking Ray are apparently killed. Thinking the fight is over, Rex lies down in sorrow and exhaustion, only to find that King Lizard is holding a gun to his head. He is shot through the head by King Lizard, but survives. After his recovery, he is given an artificial hand that can shoot his exploding projectiles.
These events seemed to have matured Rex emotionally. He takes his activities as a superhero more seriously. Upon hearing of Invincible and Atom Eve's new relationship, Rex sincerely wishes them well, much to Eve's surprise. After Invincible leaves the government, Rex along with Robot, Monster Girl, and Bulletproof leave the Guardians of the Globe to reform the Teen Team.
In order to save his team from an evil Invincible from an alternate universe, Rex blew himself up to give them time to escape, destroying himself and the Invincible. A funeral was held for him shortly following the aftermath of the Invincible War.
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in the Image Comics
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series Invincible, gifted with the ability to make inanimate objects explode. He first appeared in Invincible #2 (February 2003).
Fictional character biography
Born into a poor family, Rex was taken in by the government, his parents essentially being paid for him. Rex was put under extreme physical training, and was experimented upon, gaining the power to heat up non-organic material enough for them to explode. He also developed mild invulnerability and low-level super strength. Eventually, Rex escaped and sought out his family, only to learn that, after being paid, they'd moved on with their lives and had two more children.Rex soon joined the Teen Team, a group of young heroes, and started a relationship with Atom Eve
Atom Eve
Atom Eve is a fictional character, a superhero in the who appears primarily in the comic book Invincible. She first appears was in Invincible #1 and was created by Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker....
. He eventually begins cheating on her with Dupli-Kate
Dupli-Kate
Dupli-Kate is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Image Comics title Invincible. She was previously a member of the Teen Team and is now one of the Guardians of the Globe.-Character history:...
, an amorous teammate, which breaks Eve's heart. Ironically, Rex finds himself in a similar position as Kate begins a relationship with the ageless Immortal
The Immortal (comics)
The Immortal is a comic book superhero character from the Image Comics series Invincible.-Character history:The Immortal has been around for many, many years. He is older than the legend of King Arthur, serving as one of his legendary knights. He discovered North America, and fought in the...
. Rex served as a member of the Guardians of the Globe.
Rex was unwittingly cloned by Rudy Conners, the human controller of his teammate, Robot. Rudy, whose infirm body prevented him from leaving a life support tank, transferred his consciousness into the cloned preteen body of Rex so he could live a more normal life outside his life support machinery. He then used an exo-skeletal suit version of his Robot persona to continue fighting crime.
In Invincible #40, Rex's left hand is bitten off by Komodo Dragon of the Lizard League; the hand explodes inside Komodo's head, killing him. During this same fight, Dupli-Kate and Shrinking Ray are apparently killed. Thinking the fight is over, Rex lies down in sorrow and exhaustion, only to find that King Lizard is holding a gun to his head. He is shot through the head by King Lizard, but survives. After his recovery, he is given an artificial hand that can shoot his exploding projectiles.
These events seemed to have matured Rex emotionally. He takes his activities as a superhero more seriously. Upon hearing of Invincible and Atom Eve's new relationship, Rex sincerely wishes them well, much to Eve's surprise. After Invincible leaves the government, Rex along with Robot, Monster Girl, and Bulletproof leave the Guardians of the Globe to reform the Teen Team.
In order to save his team from an evil Invincible from an alternate universe, Rex blew himself up to give them time to escape, destroying himself and the Invincible. A funeral was held for him shortly following the aftermath of the Invincible War.