Skrullian Skymaster
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The Skrullian Skymaster is a fictional character
, owned by Marvel Comics
, who exists in the universe of the Squadron Supreme
. The character is the Squadron's counterpart of the Martian Manhunter
, a member of DC Comics
' superhero team, the Justice League of America.
first appeared in Squadron Supreme #1 (August 1985) in a flashback, and was created by Mark Gruenwald
.
The character subsequently appears in Squadron Supreme: New World Order #1 (September 1998), and Exiles #77–78 (April–May 2006).
The Skrull appeared as part of the "Squadron Supreme" entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition
#12.
Empire has been at war with the Kree Empire. In an attempt to end the bloodshed the Skrull Empire created a means to imbue their soldiers with extraordinary powers to vanquish the Kree. Skymax was the first and the only soldier experimented on because the coming of the World Devourer
that destroyed the Skrull homeworld. Skymax was in the vicinity of Earth when his starship malfunctioned and was rescued by American astronaut Joe Ledger (see Doctor Spectrum
). Grateful for his rescue, Skymax gave Ledger a Power Prism which Ledger used to become the costumed adventurer Doctor Spectrum, while Skymax became the costumed adventurer known as the Skrull. Skymax and Ledger both became founding members of the Squadron Supreme
and Skymax remained with the team until member Tom Thumb repaired his ship allowing him to return to space. Skymax realized that the damage to his ship was beyond repair despite Tom Thumb's efforts and he chose to remain on Earth in secret, searching for any possibility of other Skrull survivors. Not finding any Skymax concluded that he was indeed the last of his race and he stayed on Earth.
After the Squadron returned from their adventures in Earth-616, the sorcerer Mysterium sent the surviving members to retrieve others to help in the rebellion against the Global Directorate. Doctor Spectrum was sent after "the Watcher" and discovered Skymax. Renaming himself the Skrullian Skymaster, and revealing his true origin to Doctor Spectrum, Skymax rejoined the Squadron Supreme and settled with them on Utopia Isle.
and also possesses the Skrull's innate racial ability to shape-shift. In Earth-712 the Skrull empire was destroyed, so it's possible that Skymax's powers were not amplified in the same manner as the powers of the Super Skrull. He is also an excellent hand-to-hand fighter, an accomplished pilot and has knowledge of advanced Skrull technology. Skymax has also exhibited telepathy.
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe
(Deluxe edition) listed the Skymaster as having super-strength sufficient to lift (press
) five tons.
Fictional character
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, owned by Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
, who exists in the universe of the Squadron Supreme
Squadron Supreme
The Squadron Supreme is a fictional superhero team that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Squadron Supreme first appeared in Avengers #85 - 86 The Squadron Supreme is a fictional superhero team that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Squadron Supreme first...
. The character is the Squadron's counterpart of the Martian Manhunter
Martian Manhunter
The Martian Manhunter is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in publications published by DC Comics. Created by writer Joseph Samachson and artist Joe Certa, the character first appeared in Detective Comics #225...
, a member of DC Comics
DC Comics
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' superhero team, the Justice League of America.
Publication history
The SkrullSkrull
The Skrulls are a fictional race of extraterrestrial shapeshifters that appear in publications by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:The Skrulls first appeared in Fantastic Four #2 and were created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby....
first appeared in Squadron Supreme #1 (August 1985) in a flashback, and was created by Mark Gruenwald
Mark Gruenwald
Mark E. Gruenwald was an American comic book writer, editor, and occasional penciler. Gruenwald got his start in comics fandom, publishing his own fanzine, Omniverse, which explored the concept of continuity...
.
The character subsequently appears in Squadron Supreme: New World Order #1 (September 1998), and Exiles #77–78 (April–May 2006).
The Skrull appeared as part of the "Squadron Supreme" entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe is an encyclopedic guide which details the fictional universe featured in Marvel Comics publications...
#12.
Fictional character biography
In an alternate reality to that in which most Marvel Comics stories take place, the SkrullSkrull
The Skrulls are a fictional race of extraterrestrial shapeshifters that appear in publications by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:The Skrulls first appeared in Fantastic Four #2 and were created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby....
Empire has been at war with the Kree Empire. In an attempt to end the bloodshed the Skrull Empire created a means to imbue their soldiers with extraordinary powers to vanquish the Kree. Skymax was the first and the only soldier experimented on because the coming of the World Devourer
Galactus
Galactus is a fictional character appearing in comic books and other publications published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character debuted in Fantastic Four #48 , the first of a three-issue story later known as "The Galactus...
that destroyed the Skrull homeworld. Skymax was in the vicinity of Earth when his starship malfunctioned and was rescued by American astronaut Joe Ledger (see Doctor Spectrum
Doctor Spectrum
Doctor Spectrum is the name of several fictional characters that appear in publications published by Marvel Comics. There have been five versions of the character to date - three supervillains from the mainstream Marvel Universe belonging to the team Squadron Sinister and two heroes from different...
). Grateful for his rescue, Skymax gave Ledger a Power Prism which Ledger used to become the costumed adventurer Doctor Spectrum, while Skymax became the costumed adventurer known as the Skrull. Skymax and Ledger both became founding members of the Squadron Supreme
Squadron Supreme
The Squadron Supreme is a fictional superhero team that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Squadron Supreme first appeared in Avengers #85 - 86 The Squadron Supreme is a fictional superhero team that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Squadron Supreme first...
and Skymax remained with the team until member Tom Thumb repaired his ship allowing him to return to space. Skymax realized that the damage to his ship was beyond repair despite Tom Thumb's efforts and he chose to remain on Earth in secret, searching for any possibility of other Skrull survivors. Not finding any Skymax concluded that he was indeed the last of his race and he stayed on Earth.
After the Squadron returned from their adventures in Earth-616, the sorcerer Mysterium sent the surviving members to retrieve others to help in the rebellion against the Global Directorate. Doctor Spectrum was sent after "the Watcher" and discovered Skymax. Renaming himself the Skrullian Skymaster, and revealing his true origin to Doctor Spectrum, Skymax rejoined the Squadron Supreme and settled with them on Utopia Isle.
Powers and abilities
Skymax possesses superhuman abilities similar to the Super Skrull from Earth-616Earth-616
In the fictional Marvel Comics multiverse, Earth-616 or Earth 616 is the name used to identify the primary continuity in which most Marvel Comics titles take place.-Origin of Earth-616:...
and also possesses the Skrull's innate racial ability to shape-shift. In Earth-712 the Skrull empire was destroyed, so it's possible that Skymax's powers were not amplified in the same manner as the powers of the Super Skrull. He is also an excellent hand-to-hand fighter, an accomplished pilot and has knowledge of advanced Skrull technology. Skymax has also exhibited telepathy.
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe is an encyclopedic guide which details the fictional universe featured in Marvel Comics publications...
(Deluxe edition) listed the Skymaster as having super-strength sufficient to lift (press
Bench press
The bench press is an exercise of the upper body. For bodybuilding purposes, it is used to stimulate the pectorals, deltoids, and triceps. While on his or her back, the person performing the bench press lowers a weight to the level of the chest, then pushes it back up until the arm is straight...
) five tons.