Vivisector
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- For the novel, see The VivisectorThe VivisectorThe Vivisector is the eighth published novel by Patrick White, winner of the 1973 Nobel Prize for Literature. First published in 1970, it details the lifelong creative journey of fictional artist/painter Hurtle Duffield...
. For the first-person shooter, see Vivisector: Beast InsideVivisector: Beast InsideVivisector: Beast Within is a Ukrainian made first-person shooter game released in CIS in 2005 . Inspired largely by the movie Island of Lost Souls , the game is set on a covert military installation on Soreo Island, where a riot has broken out by renegade geneticist Dr...
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- For the novel, see The Vivisector
Vivisector (Myles Alfred) is a fiction
Fiction
Fiction is the form of any narrative or informative work that deals, in part or in whole, with information or events that are not factual, but rather, imaginary—that is, invented by the author. Although fiction describes a major branch of literary work, it may also refer to theatrical,...
al character
Character (arts)
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
, an openly gay
Homosexuality
Homosexuality is romantic or sexual attraction or behavior between members of the same sex or gender. As a sexual orientation, homosexuality refers to "an enduring pattern of or disposition to experience sexual, affectional, or romantic attractions" primarily or exclusively to people of the same...
intellectual
Intellectual
An intellectual is a person who uses intelligence and critical or analytical reasoning in either a professional or a personal capacity.- Terminology and endeavours :"Intellectual" can denote four types of persons:...
mutant
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...
featured as a member of X-Statix
X-Statix
X-Statix was a fictional team of mutant superheroes in Marvel Comics, specifically designed to be media superstars. The team, created by Peter Milligan and Mike Allred, first appears in X-Force #116 and originally assumed the moniker X-Force, taking the name of the more traditional superhero team,...
by Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
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. He first appeared in X-Force #116 and was created by Peter Milligan
Peter Milligan
Peter Milligan born in London, a British writer, best known for his comic book, film and television work.-Early career:Milligan started his comic career with short stories for 2000 AD in the early 1980s. By 1986, Milligan had his first ongoing strip in 2000AD called Bad Company, with artists Brett...
and Mike Allred.
Fictional character history
Myles Alfred is an expert in literatureLiterature
Literature is the art of written works, and is not bound to published sources...
, and is known outside of his mutant fandom for his literary work. He is also one of the less popular members of his team, due to his bookish nature.
His father Edward Alfred is renowned in academic
Academia
Academia is the community of students and scholars engaged in higher education and research.-Etymology:The word comes from the akademeia in ancient Greece. Outside the city walls of Athens, the gymnasium was made famous by Plato as a center of learning...
circles, but neglectful and seldom present as a father. His mother is an ethnomusicologist
Ethnomusicology
Ethnomusicology is defined as "the study of social and cultural aspects of music and dance in local and global contexts."Coined by the musician Jaap Kunst from the Greek words ἔθνος ethnos and μουσική mousike , it is often considered the anthropology or ethnography of music...
by profession, and somewhat subservient at home. She is also described as an 'exponent of the North African 'ud'.
He is shown having his powers triggered when a group of college buddies harass him. He leaves them with multiple slashes. At first, extreme emotions trigger his animal form but he learns to control it at will. At some time before he joins the team, he authors a critically acclaimed piece on Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman
Walter "Walt" Whitman was an American poet, essayist and journalist. A humanist, he was a part of the transition between transcendentalism and realism, incorporating both views in his works. Whitman is among the most influential poets in the American canon, often called the father of free verse...
.
Most of the original mutant team dies during a hostage situation in a New York music studio. Alfred joins the newly revamped X-Force. In their first outing, they are confronted by the old X-Force and a fight breaks out. Myles suffers broken glasses and an injured arm.
Deciding to improve his presence on team, he frequently teams with Phat
Phat (comics)
Phat is an openly gay fictional character, a mutant in the Marvel Universe. He was created by Peter Milligan and Mike Allred in X-Force vol. 1 #117...
in order to stir things up. However, while on a mission in space with his teammates, he admits his feelings for Phat. The tension built up so much that when Edie Sawyer
U-Go Girl
U-Go Girl was a fictional character from the Marvel Comics universe, and a member of the superhero team X-Force, as well as X-Statix. She first appeared in X-Force vol...
was killed on the same mission he quit the team and went home; however, he later returns to the team. Phat and Myles have a brief romantic relationship, which ends when they realize that while they are gay, they are simply not attracted to each other. It is U-Go Girl who pushes the name change of the team from X-Force to X-Statix.
X-Statix
Vivisector stays with X-Statix and is with them when they battle Bad Guy, visited the movie set of the X-Statix movie, and accompanied the male members of the team for a press conference.When the team was reshuffled and new members were added, he became infatuated with El Guapo
El Guapo (comics)
El Guapo , which in Spanish means either "the Handsome One" is a fictional mutant character from the Marvel Universe who first appeared in X-Statix #9.-Fictional character biography:...
who denies him. Myles suffers through the death of Phat, who sacrifices his life to save the rest of the team. He would then go on to help Henrietta Hunter
Henrietta Hunter
Henrietta Hunter is a fictional character in the X-Statix series. She is a mutant with superhuman powers. She was a "pop star" from the fictional country of "Europa", and the one-time leader of the X-Statix.-Publication history:...
avenge her death. Her first death, that is, though she utilizes the supernatural circumstances of her second death to do so. This involves the outright murder of a European head of state. This is enough to put Hunter at rest.
Powerless
He briefly lost his powers and left X-Statix after taking a serum to help him to return to a normal life. Dr. Alex Finlay, the doctor who "helped" Myles, used his method of stripping powers from mutants to give himself Myles' abilities. The procedure drove Dr. Finlay insane and implanted Myles' feelings of resentment toward his father into his mind.Myles was able to kill the deranged "Vivisector II" by using his father's birthday present from him--a solid gold ballpoint pen--to stab it in the eye. After that incident, Myles regained his powers and was able to rejoin X-Statix. Around this time, X-Statix is operating on their own, the group literally having killed their first two leaders.
Myles helps the team when Doop's brain becomes lost, parts of it in various spots on Earth. The team confronts the Avengers
Avengers (comics)
The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers...
over Doop
Doop (comics)
Doop is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe who was created by writer Peter Milligan and artist Mike Allred. He made his debut in X-Force vol. 1 #116. He is a green, floating spheroid creature of unknown origins who spoke in a "language" all his own . Doop is a bisexual creature...
, as the Avengers know he is very dangerous. Myles loses his piece of the brain to Hawkeye
Hawkeye (comics)
Hawkeye , also known as Goliath and Ronin, is a fictional character that appears in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Tales of Suspense #57 and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Don Heck. Hawkeye joined the Avengers in Avengers Vol. 1 #16 Hawkeye...
, who lies to fool Myles into believing a partnership with the Avengers was possible. However, the team's willingness to do what they perceived was right convinces Captain America
Captain America
Captain America is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 , from Marvel Comics' 1940s predecessor, Timely Comics, and was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby...
to hand over custody of Doop.
Death
After this mission, the team decides to retire. They hold a going-away party, attended by multiple heroes, including the Avengers. While at the party, they are convinced to take one last final mission, clearing a billionaire's house of gunmen. Various circumstances lead some of the team to believe this final mission is a set-up designed to kill X-Statix. The overwhelming odds kill the team one by one though they kill a large portion of their attackers. The gunmen wear the same uniforms as the hostage takers at the music studio so long ago. Myles is seen sprawled on the floor, having been shot dead off-panel.Powers and abilities
His mutant powers first manifested during his studies at Harvard UniversityHarvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
.
Vivisector can become a feral werewolf
Werewolf
A werewolf, also known as a lycanthrope , is a mythological or folkloric human with the ability to shapeshift into a wolf or an anthropomorphic wolf-like creature, either purposely or after being placed under a curse...
-like creature by focusing emotions, both negative and positive. When in this form, he becomes animal-like, with enhanced senses, agility, and strength. He also gains sharp claws that can cut metal.