Seamus Mellencamp
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Seamus Mellencamp is a reptilian fictional character in Marvel Comics
comic book
Uncanny X-Men
. He is a member of the supervillain
group the Acolytes
, who serve Magneto
. He first appeared (named Seamus Melloncamp) in Uncanny X-Men #300, created by Scott Lobdell
and John Romita, Jr.
.
are superior to humans, so much so that he has been referred to as the "Noble Knight of the Acolytes." During his first battle with the X-Men
, Mellencamp is defeated by Jean Grey
. She uses her telekinetic powers to throw him many miles away. As Mellencamp was invulnerable, he survives this attack. In his second conflict with the X-Men-allied group X-Factor
, he tries to kill Multiple Man
. In self-defense, Multiple Man creates a duplicate of himself within Mellencamp's body, supposedly killing him.
Mellencamp returns without explanation in the pages of Heroes for Hire
#16 (1997). (In the pages of Quicksilver
a possible explanation was given: the Acolytes leader Exodus
claims to have the ability to resurrect the dead Acolytes.) Mellencamp remains an Acolyte over the next few months and follows Magneto when he takes over the island state of Genosha
. Genosha and its inhabitants were nearly all exterminated by Sentinels.
It is revealed that he was killed during the Sentinel assault on Genosha, as he has been revived by Selene during the Necrosha
event. However, he was killed again during a fight with X-Force.
All of Mellencamp's physical abilities are greatly beyond a human in peak physical condition. His strength allows him to lift up an object from a pick-up truck to a building and can even cause harm to those who have superhuman durability. He can almost never become tired because of his immense stamina, this lets him do strenuous activities for days on end.
Mellencamp has senses far beyond that of any human and many animals. He is able to see in total darkness, blinding light, and under water. His hearing is so great that he can use selective hearing to listen for sound that he only wants/needs to hear. His sense of smell is strong enough to track targets by scent, even if the scent has been eroded over time naturally. He is even able to identify people by scent alone. His sense of taste though seems to be over sensitive, as he has become obsessed with fruits as his favorite foods, especially apples, just by their sweet taste.
In the X-Men: Chaos Engine Trilogy novels, Mellencamp is somehow immune to all, if not most forms of life energy draining as seen when he was biting into the shoulder of Rogue
while she was trying to drain him to get him off her. This shows that even when two points of his body, his teeth and hand, were in contact with Rogue, he could not be drained.
The armored plates covering his body are highly resistant to damage, although his internal organs proved vulnerable to Multiple Man's attack.
Mellancamp absolutely hates torture. He was abused severely both physically and mentally as a child by his parents on inhumane levels, resulting in him keeping his feelings to himself and not showing much emotion. He is friendly though, as he befriended Scarlet Witch
, who respected him and considered him to be one of the few people following Magneto who she could have intelligent company with when compared to others like Toad
and Blob
.
Mellancamp keeps himself calm, reserved, and polite at all times, even going so far as to warn his enemies to think over their decision of choosing to fight him. When entering battle, his personality changes. He becomes a vicious animal of a man, while retaining his intelligence- this makes him a very deadly foe combining raw animal savagery, and a human's thinking.
This personality change is a mental condition. All of the sufferings from Mellancamp's life is used to spur him on to fight and beat his opponent down. When he has finished fighting, his personality changes back to his calmer self.
Mellancamp has heterochromia
. His left eye is red, and his right eye is a silver/white.
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. He is a member of the supervillain
Supervillain
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group the Acolytes
Acolytes (comics)
The Acolytes is a team of comic book mutant supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. The Acolytes followed the principles of the mutant Magneto, particularly the mutant right of superiority over normal humans. Some members of the Acolytes even worshipped him with a religious fervor and regarded...
, who serve 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...
. He first appeared (named Seamus Melloncamp) in Uncanny X-Men #300, created by Scott Lobdell
Scott Lobdell
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and John Romita, Jr.
John Romita, Jr.
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.
Fictional character biography
Little is known about Mellencamp's past, save that he was severely and inhumanly abused and mistreated as a child due to his developing mutation. He is loyally devoted to Magneto and his teachings that mutantsMutant (Marvel Comics)
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are superior to humans, so much so that he has been referred to as the "Noble Knight of the Acolytes." During his first battle with 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...
, Mellencamp is defeated by Jean Grey
Jean Grey
Jean Grey-Summers is a fictional comic book superheroine appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. She has been known under the aliases Marvel Girl, Phoenix, and Dark Phoenix and is best known as one of five original members of the X-Men, for her relationship with Cyclops, and for her...
. She uses her telekinetic powers to throw him many miles away. As Mellencamp was invulnerable, he survives this attack. In his second conflict with the X-Men-allied group X-Factor
X-Factor (comics)
X-Factor is an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics. It is a spin-off of the popular X-Men franchise, featuring characters from X-Men stories. The series has been relaunched several times with different team rosters, most recently as X-Factor Investigations.X-Factor launched in...
, he tries to kill Multiple Man
Jamie Madrox
James Arthur "Jamie" Madrox, also called the Multiple Man, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero, associated with the X-Men...
. In self-defense, Multiple Man creates a duplicate of himself within Mellencamp's body, supposedly killing him.
Mellencamp returns without explanation in the pages of Heroes for Hire
Heroes For Hire
Heroes for Hire is a fictional superhero team published by Marvel Comics. The team first appeared in Power Man and Iron Fist #54 , and was created by Ed Hannigan and Lee Elias.-Publication history and original concept:...
#16 (1997). (In the pages of Quicksilver
Quicksilver (comics)
Quicksilver is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in X-Men #4 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby...
a possible explanation was given: the Acolytes leader Exodus
Exodus (comics)
Exodus is a fictional character, a comic book supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer Scott Lobdell and artist Joe Quesada, he first appeared in X-Factor #92...
claims to have the ability to resurrect the dead Acolytes.) Mellencamp remains an Acolyte over the next few months and follows Magneto when he takes over the island state of Genosha
Genosha
Genosha 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...
. Genosha and its inhabitants were nearly all exterminated by Sentinels.
It is revealed that he was killed during the Sentinel assault on Genosha, as he has been revived by Selene during the Necrosha
Necrosha
Necrosha is a comic book crossover story arc published by Marvel Comics. The crossover takes place in Marvel's main shared universe, the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Necrosha had been slowly building in the pages of X-Force...
event. However, he was killed again during a fight with X-Force.
Powers and abilities
Mellencamp has a body that is reptilian in physical appearance with slitted eyes, emerald scales, black hair coming out from under the scales on his head, a powerful prehensile tail, razor sharp teeth and claws, and a large physical build. His height and weight are 7 in 5 in (2.26 m) and 422 lb (191.4 kg). His animalistic mutation burned off all forms of fat on his body so that he is purely muscle.All of Mellencamp's physical abilities are greatly beyond a human in peak physical condition. His strength allows him to lift up an object from a pick-up truck to a building and can even cause harm to those who have superhuman durability. He can almost never become tired because of his immense stamina, this lets him do strenuous activities for days on end.
Mellencamp has senses far beyond that of any human and many animals. He is able to see in total darkness, blinding light, and under water. His hearing is so great that he can use selective hearing to listen for sound that he only wants/needs to hear. His sense of smell is strong enough to track targets by scent, even if the scent has been eroded over time naturally. He is even able to identify people by scent alone. His sense of taste though seems to be over sensitive, as he has become obsessed with fruits as his favorite foods, especially apples, just by their sweet taste.
In the X-Men: Chaos Engine Trilogy novels, Mellencamp is somehow immune to all, if not most forms of life energy draining as seen when he was biting into the shoulder of Rogue
Rogue (comics)
Rogue was first slated to appear in Ms. Marvel #25 , but the book's abrupt cancellation left her original introduction story unpublished for over a decade, before seeing print in Marvel Super Heroes #11 in 1992. Rogue's first published appearance was in Avengers Annual #10...
while she was trying to drain him to get him off her. This shows that even when two points of his body, his teeth and hand, were in contact with Rogue, he could not be drained.
The armored plates covering his body are highly resistant to damage, although his internal organs proved vulnerable to Multiple Man's attack.
Personality and appearance
Mellancamp has gained the nickname of "Noble Knight of the Acolytes" because he has served Magneto as a knight serves its king. He has a strict personal code, stating that he will defend his allies and friends completely, and treat his enemy with respect.Mellancamp absolutely hates torture. He was abused severely both physically and mentally as a child by his parents on inhumane levels, resulting in him keeping his feelings to himself and not showing much emotion. He is friendly though, as he befriended Scarlet Witch
Scarlet Witch
The Scarlet Witch is a fictional comic book character that appears in books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in X-Men #4 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby...
, who respected him and considered him to be one of the few people following Magneto who she could have intelligent company with when compared to others like Toad
Toad (comics)
Toad is a Marvel Comics supervillain, an enemy of the X-Men. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby, he first appeared in X-Men #4 ....
and Blob
Blob (comics)
The Blob is a Marvel Comics supervillain, an adversary of the X-Men. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby, he first appeared in X-Men #3 ....
.
Mellancamp keeps himself calm, reserved, and polite at all times, even going so far as to warn his enemies to think over their decision of choosing to fight him. When entering battle, his personality changes. He becomes a vicious animal of a man, while retaining his intelligence- this makes him a very deadly foe combining raw animal savagery, and a human's thinking.
This personality change is a mental condition. All of the sufferings from Mellancamp's life is used to spur him on to fight and beat his opponent down. When he has finished fighting, his personality changes back to his calmer self.
Mellancamp has heterochromia
Heterochromia
In anatomy, heterochromia refers to a difference in coloration, usually of the iris but also of hair or skin. Heterochromia is a result of the relative excess or lack of melanin...
. His left eye is red, and his right eye is a silver/white.
Television
- Seamus Mellencamp first appeared in the Wolverine and the X-Men episode "Greetings from Genosha". He is one of the many Acolytes of Magneto and was first seen assisting Mercury in fighting Fever Pitch. In "Battle Lines", Mellencamp and Mercury were sent to MRD Facility Gamma in the Northwest.
External links
- Seamus Mellencamp at Marvel.com
- Seamus Mellencamp at Marvel Wiki
- Seamus Mellencamp at Comic Vine