Burner (comics)

Burner
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Captain America Annual #4 (1977)
Created by	Jack Kirby (writer / artist)
In-story information
Alter ego	Byron Calley
Species	Human Mutant
Team affiliations	Brotherhood of Evil Mutants Mutant Force/Resistants Secret Empire
Notable aliases	Crucible
Abilities	pyrokinesis

Burner (Byron Calley), also known as Crucible is a fictional mutant character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character's first appearance was in Captain America Annual #4.

The fictional character Burner first appeared in Captain America Annual #4 in 1977, and was created by Jack Kirby. Burner subsequently appeared in Defenders vol. 1 #78-80, 83, 87, 125-126, and 128-130. As Crucible, he appeared in Captain America vol. 1 #343, 346, 368, 394, and 426. He appeared once again as Burner in New Warriors vol. 2, #6.

Burner appeared as part of the "Mutant Force" entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #9.

Byron Calley was born in Secaucus, New Jersey. He became a professional criminal, as Burner, and was recruited by Magneto into his second Brotherhood of Evil Mutants team. He battled Captain America in his first mission with the Brotherhood. Next, the team renamed itself Mutant Force when Magneto abandoned them. Mutant Force was employed by the Mandrill in his scheme to take over the U.S. Mutant Force battled the Valkyrie, Wasp, Hellcat, Nighthawk, and Yellowjacket. Mutant Force was then recruited into government service, and battled the Hulk. Burner testified against the Defenders before a special government tribunal. Mutant Force and Mad Dog were then employed by Professor Power's Secret Empire, and battled the Defenders to thwart their attempt to stop the launch of a missile to instigate World War III.

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