Underground (comics)
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The Underground was a short-lived team of superhero
es in the Marvel Comics
universe
. They appeared in the comic-series
Weapon X
.
, then known as Soldier X, founded to investigate the connection between disappearing mutants
, the mysterious Neverland concentration camp and the government organisation Weapon X
. Using his many contacts, Soldier X had gathered a large group of volunteers to gather information and a small group of mutant operatives (mostly former X-force
-members) to fight against Weapon X's agents. Soldier X gathered former members of X-Force Domino
and Meltdown
, as well as his mentor Blaquesmith
, and the new Maverick.
The Underground captured former mutant terrorists Reaper
and Wildside
and after telepathic interrogation
, they found out that the two had been acting under orders from Weapon X to increase anti-mutant sentiment. However, Cable's waning powers combined with the mental blocks installed by Weapon X fried the brains of the Wildside and Reaper.
The Underground planned action against Weapon X and found support from an unexpected direction; Weapon X agent Brent Jackson
offered the help of several agents. Agent Washout
sacrificed himself so that the Underground could enter Weapon X's base and in the resulting fight between the Underground and Weapon X, the Weapon X Director Malcolm Colcord
fled with Madison Jeffries
. Brent Jackson then turned on the Underground and activated Weapon X's computers to disable the brains of the Underground members. Jackson didn't count on Agent Marrow
to abduct the Underground members though. Marrow told the brainwashed Underground members that together they had defeated Weapon X. Most of the Underground went their own way afterwards and Marrow took control of what was left of the organzsation, forging it into a new Gene Nation
.
Apart from these core members, the Underground also had many volunteers, both human and mutant who served as the group's ears and eyes.
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es in the Marvel Comics
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universe
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. They appeared in the comic-series
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Weapon X
Weapon X
Weapon X is a fictional clandestine government genetic research facility project in the Marvel Universe conducted by the Canadian Government's Department K, which turns willing and unwilling beings into living weapons. The project often captures mutants and experiments on them to enhance their...
.
Fictional team biography
The Underground was a resistance group created by CableCable (comics)
Cable is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared as an infant in Uncanny X-Men #201...
, then known as Soldier X, founded to investigate the connection between disappearing mutants
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...
, the mysterious Neverland concentration camp and the government organisation Weapon X
Weapon X
Weapon X is a fictional clandestine government genetic research facility project in the Marvel Universe conducted by the Canadian Government's Department K, which turns willing and unwilling beings into living weapons. The project often captures mutants and experiments on them to enhance their...
. Using his many contacts, Soldier X had gathered a large group of volunteers to gather information and a small group of mutant operatives (mostly former X-force
X-Force
X-Force is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero team, one of several spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise. Conceived by writer/illustrator Rob Liefeld, the team was formed in New Mutants, vol. 1 #100 and soon afterwards was featured in its own series.The group was a new incarnation of the 1980s...
-members) to fight against Weapon X's agents. Soldier X gathered former members of X-Force Domino
Domino (comics)
Domino is a Marvel Comics character, best known as a member of the X-Men offshoot X-Force. Created by writer Fabian Nicieza and artist/co-writer Rob Liefeld, she first fully appeared in X-Force, vol...
and Meltdown
Tabitha Smith
Tabitha Smith is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by Jim Shooter and Al Milgrom, the character first appeared in Secret Wars II #5 . She later appeared as a member of the X-Force and, more recently, as a member of Nextwave...
, as well as his mentor Blaquesmith
Blaquesmith
Blaquesmith is the name of two characters in the Marvel Comics universe. One is a mutant from the future and an ally of Cable, the other is a man hired to impersonate the former when he was presumed dead.-Blaquesmith :...
, and the new Maverick.
The Underground captured former mutant terrorists Reaper
Reaper (Marvel Comics)
Reaper is the name of several fictional characters in the pages of Marvel Comics, most notably the Reaper whose real name is Pantu Hurageb, a mutant in the X-Force comic book series...
and Wildside
Wildside (comics)
Wildside is a fictional mutant villain and sadist in the Marvel Comics universe. He was first introduced as a member of the Mutant Liberation Front in the comic title New Mutants, when Rob Liefeld took over as the penciller of that series...
and after telepathic interrogation
Interrogation
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, they found out that the two had been acting under orders from Weapon X to increase anti-mutant sentiment. However, Cable's waning powers combined with the mental blocks installed by Weapon X fried the brains of the Wildside and Reaper.
The Underground planned action against Weapon X and found support from an unexpected direction; Weapon X agent Brent Jackson
Brent Jackson
Brent Jackson is a fictional Marvel Comics character. He first appeared in Wolverine #163 and was created by Frank Tieri and Sean Chen.-Fictional character biography:...
offered the help of several agents. Agent Washout
Washout (comics)
Washout was a fictional mutant character in the Marvel Universe of comics. The character first appeared in a one-page cameo in X-Force vol...
sacrificed himself so that the Underground could enter Weapon X's base and in the resulting fight between the Underground and Weapon X, the Weapon X Director Malcolm Colcord
Malcolm Colcord
Malcolm Colcord, also known as The Director, is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe. He appeared as a villain in the series Wolverine and was an important character in the Weapon X-comics.-Fictional character biography:...
fled with Madison Jeffries
Madison Jeffries
Madison Jeffries is a fictional character, a mutant superhero in the . He first appears in Alpha Flight #16 and was created by John Byrne.- Publication history :...
. Brent Jackson then turned on the Underground and activated Weapon X's computers to disable the brains of the Underground members. Jackson didn't count on Agent Marrow
Marrow (comics)
Marrow , is a Marvel Comics character, associated with the X-Men. She is a mutant whose bones grow out of her skin and can be removed from her body, providing her with potential knives and clubs as well as body armor....
to abduct the Underground members though. Marrow told the brainwashed Underground members that together they had defeated Weapon X. Most of the Underground went their own way afterwards and Marrow took control of what was left of the organzsation, forging it into a new Gene Nation
Gene Nation
Gene Nation is a Marvel Comics mutant terrorist organization and enemies of the X-Men. They originated from a group of Morlocks that survived the Mutant Massacre by escaping to another dimension.-First Incarnation:...
.
Membership
- Soldier XCable (comics)Cable is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared as an infant in Uncanny X-Men #201...
(Nathan Dayspring/Nathan Summers): Leader of the Underground. A very powerful telepath and telekinetic. Former member of X-Force. - MeltdownTabitha SmithTabitha Smith is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by Jim Shooter and Al Milgrom, the character first appeared in Secret Wars II #5 . She later appeared as a member of the X-Force and, more recently, as a member of Nextwave...
(Tabitha Smith): A young woman capable of creating energy-bombs. Former member of X-Force - BlaquesmithBlaquesmithBlaquesmith is the name of two characters in the Marvel Comics universe. One is a mutant from the future and an ally of Cable, the other is a man hired to impersonate the former when he was presumed dead.-Blaquesmith :...
: A genius inventor, psychic and mentor of Soldier X. Member of Clan AskaniAskaniThe Askani are fictional characters, a fictional organization in the Marvel Universe in the future/alternate timeline designated as Earth-4935, also known as Earth Askani...
. - DominoDomino (comics)Domino is a Marvel Comics character, best known as a member of the X-Men offshoot X-Force. Created by writer Fabian Nicieza and artist/co-writer Rob Liefeld, she first fully appeared in X-Force, vol...
: Mercenary and former lover of Soldier X. Former member of X-Force. - Maverick II (Chris Bradley): Formerly the superhero Bolt of the New WarriorsNew WarriorsThe New Warriors is a Marvel Comics superhero team, traditionally consisting of young adult heroes. They first appeared in The Mighty Thor #411 .-General publication history:...
. After the alleged death of his friend and mentor Maverick at the hands of Weapon X, Chris joined the Underground and took over the identity of Maverick. In reality Maverick had become Agent Zero, Weapon X's top recruit.
Apart from these core members, the Underground also had many volunteers, both human and mutant who served as the group's ears and eyes.