Chase Stein
| Chase Stein | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Runaways vol. 1 # 1 (July, 2003) (July, 2003) |
| Created by |
Brian K. Vaughan (writer) Adrian Alphona (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Chase Stein |
| Team affiliations | Runaways |
| Notable aliases | Talkback, Neo, Darkhawk, Chasehawk |
| Abilities | Skilled pilot and mechanic Telepathic link to a genetically-engineered Deinonychus Energy-conjuring gauntlets and boots |
Chase Stein (also known as Talkback), is a fictional character, a superhero in the Marvel Comics Runaways. He was created by author Brian K. Vaughan & artist Adrian Alphona, and debuted in Runaways vol. 1 #1 with most of the other main characters. Like every member of the original Runaways, he is the son of evil villains with special abilities; in Chase's case, mad scientists. Chase is often regarded as the "wild card" in the series, due to his often changing role in the group, from being the getaway guy and technical guru to the "loose cannon" after he departed the group for a short while. However, despite his rule-breaking persona, Chase is fiercely loyal to his friends and remains a valued member of the team. Chase is the eldest of the Runaways at age 18. Chase shares a psychic and empathic link with deinonychus Old Lace, granting him the ability to command the dinosaur to do his bidding and also possesses the Fistigons, the world's most powerful gauntlets.
Chase Stein first appeared in Runaways # 1 (July, 2003) and was created by Brian K. Vaughan and Adrian Alphona.
Chase Stein is appearing in Avengers Arena, written by Dennis Hopeless and illustrated by Kev Walker.
The son of Victor and Janet Stein, Chase is first seen taking a punch from his abusive father for getting straight C's and being a "dumb athlete"; after the witnessing of the murder of an innocent girl by their parents ("the Pride"), Chase appears not to be surprised, though blames everyone else's parents for the murder. Chase joins the team in the mass ransack to escape from their respective homes. While going through Chase's parents' homes, he discovers that his parents are mad scientists, with many technological advances. Chase steals the Fistigons, which Janet Stein calls "the world's strongest gloves". Able to conjure and mold fire with the gloves, Chase also steals the special X-ray goggles from his parents. The Fistigons are later destroyed, giving Chase the role of "getaway guy". Chase provides the Runaways with their first hideout, a dilapidated caved-in mansion he called "the Hostel," and their first transport, his white, unmarked van with stolen license plates. After running off, Chase wishes to take the name Neo, but Gert calls him Talkback, a reference to his defiant nature. It is later revealed Janet's pregnancy with Chase prompted the remaining Pride to have kids, and to give them eternal life in continuing the Pride.
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