X-Cutioner
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The X-Cutioner is a fictional character
appearing in the Marvel Comics
universe
. He is a former FBI agent obsessed with stalking Mutants
who kill humans, and uses an array of both alien
technology (such as Shi'ar
power armor and Z'nox sensors) and Earthly technology (such as Sentinel
propulsion units) in his quest. He first appeared in Uncanny X-Men Annual #17, in 1993.
's, Fred Duncan
, who was a member of the Xavier Underground, a network of mutant supporters. Duncan maintained mutant criminal records and stockpiled weapons and technology from X-Men foes. Denti, an aspiring agent, takes the files, weapons, and technology for himself and assumes the name X-Cutioner, with the proclaimed mission of killing any mutant that has killed other people first. Denti is so "dedicated" to his mission that he will use lethal force to stop anyone from obstructing his lethal justice.
His first successful target was the mutant Tower
, followed by an unsuccessful attempt on Mastermind
, who was detained on Muir Island
. Mastermind survived only to die of natural causes because the X-Cutioner was delayed when he encountered the X-Men. He next targeted the White Queen
, only to be stopped by the father and son team of Cable
and Cyclops
. Later, he tracked down Skin
for the murder of Angelo Espinosa, not knowing that the two boys were the same person. Working through the ranks of X-Men characters, he next encountered the Punisher, Rogue
, X-Man
, and Gambit
. After teaming up with Gambit, Denti encountered a new X-Cutioner with similar technology.
program, according to Civil War: Battle Damage Report.
body armor, a personal force field, a teleportation unit and various other weapons from alien races and groups.
Fictional character
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appearing in the Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
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universe
Marvel Universe
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. He is a former FBI agent obsessed with stalking 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...
who kill humans, and uses an array of both alien
Extraterrestrial life
Extraterrestrial life is defined as life that does not originate from Earth...
technology (such as Shi'ar
Shi'ar
The Shi'ar are a fictional species of aliens in the Marvel Comics universe. The Shi'ar Empire also called the Aerie, is a vast collection of alien species, cultures and worlds situated close to the Skrull and Kree Empires, and alongside them, is one of the three main alien empires...
power armor and Z'nox sensors) and Earthly technology (such as Sentinel
Sentinel (comics)
Sentinels are a fictional variety of mutant-hunting robots, appearing in the Marvel Comics Universe. They are usually portrayed as antagonists to the X-Men. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, they first appeared in The X-Men #14 .According to Marvel canon, Sentinels are programmed to locate...
propulsion units) in his quest. He first appeared in Uncanny X-Men Annual #17, in 1993.
Fictional character biography
Carl Denti's father was an army officer murdered for following an illegal order, which would later interfere with his crusade against mutants. Eventually ending up as an F.B.I. officer, Denti partnered with a contact of Charles XavierProfessor X
Professor Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero known as the leader and founder of the X-Men....
's, Fred Duncan
Fred Duncan (comics)
Fred Duncan is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.Frederick Amos "Fred" Duncan was an agent with the FBI. He met with Professor Charles Xavier and became the FBI's federal liaison with the X-Men. As a member of the Xavier Underground, a network of mutant supporters, Duncan maintained...
, who was a member of the Xavier Underground, a network of mutant supporters. Duncan maintained mutant criminal records and stockpiled weapons and technology from X-Men foes. Denti, an aspiring agent, takes the files, weapons, and technology for himself and assumes the name X-Cutioner, with the proclaimed mission of killing any mutant that has killed other people first. Denti is so "dedicated" to his mission that he will use lethal force to stop anyone from obstructing his lethal justice.
His first successful target was the mutant Tower
Tower (comics)
Tower is a fictional mutant character in the Marvel Comics Universe. His first appearance was in X-Factor #2.-Fictional character biography:Tower was born in Atlanta, Georgia....
, followed by an unsuccessful attempt on Mastermind
Mastermind (comics)
Mastermind, in comics, may refer to:* Mastermind , the first Marvel Comics supervillain to use the title.* Mastermind , Wyngarde's daughter* Lady Mastermind , Wyngarde's other daughter...
, who was detained on Muir Island
Muir Island
Muir Island is a small, fictional island off the northern coast of Scotland in the Marvel Comics universe. It plays a prominent role in the X-Men comics and its related series.-History:...
. Mastermind survived only to die of natural causes because the X-Cutioner was delayed when he encountered the X-Men. He next targeted the White Queen
Emma Frost
Emma Grace Frost is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #129 , and was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne....
, only to be stopped by the father and son team of Cable
Cable (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...
and Cyclops
Cyclops (comics)
Cyclops is a fictional character, the leader of the X-Men superhero team in the . A mutant, Cyclops emits a powerful energy beam from his eyes...
. Later, he tracked down Skin
Skin (comics)
Skin is a fictional mutant in the Marvel Universe of comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #317. -Fictional character biography:...
for the murder of Angelo Espinosa, not knowing that the two boys were the same person. Working through the ranks of X-Men characters, he next encountered the Punisher, 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...
, X-Man
X-man
X-Man is a fictional character and superhero in the Marvel Universe.X-Man may also refer to:*X-Man , a South Korean game show*Xavier Carter, nicknamed X-Man, American track and field athlete...
, and Gambit
Gambit (comics)
Gambit is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero that has been a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Jim Lee, the character first appeared briefly in Uncanny X-Men Annual #14 , weeks before a more comprehensive appearance in Uncanny X-Men #266...
. After teaming up with Gambit, Denti encountered a new X-Cutioner with similar technology.
The Initiative
Denti is being considered as a "potential recruit" for the InitiativeFifty State Initiative
The Fifty State Initiative, often referred to as simply The Initiative, is a fictional governmental plan that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics, in particular those related to The Avengers...
program, according to Civil War: Battle Damage Report.
Powers and abilities
A normal human with specialized training, X-Cutioner's weapons and technology include alien Z'nox sensors, Sentinel propulsion units for flight, Shi'arShi'ar
The Shi'ar are a fictional species of aliens in the Marvel Comics universe. The Shi'ar Empire also called the Aerie, is a vast collection of alien species, cultures and worlds situated close to the Skrull and Kree Empires, and alongside them, is one of the three main alien empires...
body armor, a personal force field, a teleportation unit and various other weapons from alien races and groups.