Abyss (comics)
| Abyss | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance |
As Nils: Cable vol. 2, #40 in Feb. 1997 As Abyss: Uncanny X-Men #402 in Feb. 2002 (technically first appeared as Abyss in X-Men: Alpha) |
| Created by |
Scott Lobdell Mark Waid Roger Cruz Steve Epting |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Nils Styger |
| Species | Human Mutant |
| Team affiliations |
X-Cell X-Corps |
| Partnerships | Renee Majcomb |
| Abilities | Dimensional Form Dimensional transportation Shapeshifting Empathy |
Abyss is a name used for three distinct characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
The first Abyss is Nils Styger, a mutant who is the son of Azazel and the half-brother of Nightcrawler. An alternate universe's counterpart of the character first appeared in X-Men Alpha, and the heroic Marvel Universe version of the character first appeared in Cable vol. 2, #40. Abyss was created by Scott Lobdell, Mark Waid, Roger Cruz, and Steve Epting.
The second Abyss debuts in Nova Vol. 4 #8. He was created by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, and Wellinton Alves.
The third Abyss debuts in Avengers Vol. 5 #1. She was created by Jonathan Hickman and Jerome Opeña.
Nils Styger first appeared as a protector for Genoshan researcher Renee Majcomb whom he had been assisting with research into the Legacy Virus from which Abyss suffered. However, he did not die due to the actions of Colossus, who sacrificed himself to release an airborne cure to the virus which had taken his little sister Illyana's life several years prior.
Abyss was later seen in Berlin, Germany battling the former Gene Nation member known as Fever Pitch. Both mutants were captured by Banshee's mutant militia known as the X-Corps. While being held by the X-Corps, Abyss witnessed Sunpyre's murder. When the terrorist Mystique revealed herself and her intentions to use the X-Corps, the wounded Banshee freed Abyss from his confinement. Abyss then sucked Mystique through his interdimensional void, and, unable to shut off his power, almost swallowed Banshee also. The timely arrival of some other members of X-Corps stopped that however. Abyss admitted that he had no idea where Mystique was transported to or if she would ever return.
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