Stitch (comics)
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Stitch is a fictional mutant
character in the Marvel Comics
Universe. Her first appearance was in Alpha Flight
Special #1.
, who recruits her into Department H
.
She became a member of the original Alpha Flight
team named The Flight
. While training, she is attacked by the then-feral Wild Child
. Wolverine
saves her from further injury.
Later, Wolverine notes that Stitch's first friendly gesture since arriving is a friendly hug for fellow team member Groundhog
.
The Flight is sent to confront Egghead
and his associates, who have claimed Canadian territory in order to aim a nuclear missile at New York City
. During the battle, Stitch uses her powers to control the Swordsman
. Despite this, the battle goes poorly. Flight member Saint Elmo
sacrifices his life to destroy the missile.
After the mission, Stitch stayed with Department H for a time, but eventually she left for parts unknown.
with amazing precision, most commonly a needle
which earned her the codename Stitch.
Mutant (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...
character in the 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...
Universe. Her first appearance was in Alpha Flight
Alpha Flight
Alpha Flight is a fictional superhero team published by Marvel Comics, noteworthy for being one of the few Canadian superhero teams. Created by John Byrne, the team first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #120 ....
Special #1.
Fictional character biography
Jodi Furman was an extremely withdrawn young woman when she was found by James HudsonGuardian (Marvel Comics)
Guardian , also known as Weapon Alpha and Vindicator, is a fictional character, a Canadian superhero in the who was the leader of Alpha Flight. He was created by John Byrne, and first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #109 which was co-plotted by Byrne and his long-time collaborator Chris Claremont...
, who recruits her into Department H
Department H
Department H is a fictional organization in the Marvel Universe.-History:It is a branch of the Canadian Department of National Defence and is also responsible for the recruitment, provisioning, administration and deployment of Alpha Flight....
.
She became a member of the original Alpha Flight
Alpha Flight
Alpha Flight is a fictional superhero team published by Marvel Comics, noteworthy for being one of the few Canadian superhero teams. Created by John Byrne, the team first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #120 ....
team named The Flight
The Flight (comics)
The Flight was a Canadian superhero team in the Marvel Comics universe. Their first appearance was in Alpha Flight Special vol. 2, #1 .The Flight was the designation for the Canadian superhero team first formed by Department H...
. While training, she is attacked by the then-feral Wild Child
Wild Child (comics)
Wild Child alternately spelled Wildchild and also known as Weapon Omega and Wildheart, is a fictional character appearing in Marvel Comics publications. The character has been active as both a superhero and a supervillain. He has been a member of Alpha Flight, X-Factor, and Weapon X...
. 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...
saves her from further injury.
Later, Wolverine notes that Stitch's first friendly gesture since arriving is a friendly hug for fellow team member Groundhog
Groundhog (comics)
Groundhog is a fictional superhero in the Marvel Comics Universe. His first appearance was in Alpha Flight Special #1.-Fictional character biography:...
.
The Flight is sent to confront Egghead
Egghead (comics)
Egghead is the name of two fictional Marvel Comics villains. The original first appeared in Tales to Astonish #38. He is also the arch-nemesis of super-hero Henry Pym. The second first appeared in Dark Reign: Young Avengers #1.-Elihas Starr:...
and his associates, who have claimed Canadian territory in order to aim a nuclear missile at New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. During the battle, Stitch uses her powers to control the Swordsman
Swordsman (comics)
Swordsman is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. His first appearance was in Avengers Vol.1 #19 and was created by Stan Lee and Don Heck. The Swordsman was introduced as an enemy of Hawkeye and the Avengers...
. Despite this, the battle goes poorly. Flight member Saint Elmo
Saint Elmo (comics)
Saint Elmo is a fictional character featured in the publications of Marvel Comics, notably Alpha Flight.-Fictional character biography:A member of the The Flight, the precursor to Alpha Flight, Elmo was killed in an early mission...
sacrifices his life to destroy the missile.
After the mission, Stitch stayed with Department H for a time, but eventually she left for parts unknown.
Powers and personality
Diagnosed as an "egophobe" (someone who is scared of his/her own self and in her case, powers), Jodi is a mutant with the ability to control small pieces of metalMetal
A metal , is an element, compound, or alloy that is a good conductor of both electricity and heat. Metals are usually malleable and shiny, that is they reflect most of incident light...
with amazing precision, most commonly a needle
Sewing needle
A sewing needle is a long slender tool with a pointed tip. The first needles were made of bone or wood; modern ones are manufactured from high carbon steel wire, nickel- or 18K gold plated for corrosion resistance. The highest quality embroidery needles are plated with two-thirds platinum and...
which earned her the codename Stitch.