Paibok
| Power Skrull | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Fantastic Four Vol. 1, #358 (November 1991) |
| Created by |
Tom DeFalco Paul Ryan Danny Bulanadi |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Paibok |
| Species | Skrull |
| Team affiliations |
Annihilation Wave Fearsome Foursome New Revengers |
| Notable aliases | Paul Balk |
| Abilities | Expert armed/unarmed combatant Superhuman strength, stamina and durability Flight Shapeshifting Hypnosis Energy and ice projection Immunity to the effects of his energy and ice blasts Ability to transform his skin into a durable steel-like substance |
Paibok the Power Skrull is a fictional alien, a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a foe of the Fantastic Four.
Paibok's first appearance was in Fantastic Four Vol. 1, #358 (November, 1991); he was created by Tom DeFalco, Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi.
Paibok was born on the planet Tarnax IV, in the Tarnax System in the Andromeda Galaxy. His home planet was part of the Skrull Empire, but has since been destroyed. Paibok was trained at the Skrullian military academy, and became a Skrull espionage agent, and a captain in the Skrull armed forces.
The Skrull empire seeks a way to defeat the Fantastic Four, who have handed them multiple defeats. Paibok suggests a subtle plan: replacing the Fantastic Four's associate Alicia Masters with Lyja, a Skrull spy and Paibok's former lover. Their relationship had not ended well.
Lyja successfully impersonates Alicia and the real Alicia is held prisoner by Paibok.
Eventually the Fantastic Four realize what had happened and come in search of Alicia. They confront Paibok on 'War World'. Paibok, now calling himself the "Power-Skrull" after being augmented in a manner similar to the Super-Skrull, is prepared for the encounter and almost defeats the Fantastic Four and Lyja.
Lyja seemingly sacrifices her life to protect the Human Torch and the Thing finally defeats Paibok. He is left for dead, buried under fallen rubble.
Paibok survived the battle and recovered Lyja's body. Seeking revenge on the Fantastic Four, he encountered Devos the Devastator, another alien who had clashed with them, and the two formed an alliance. Devos was able to revive Lyja, and Paibok and Devos altered Lyja's genetic structure, granting her the power of flight and the ability to project lethal energy blasts. Together, the three traveled to earth to battle the Fantastic Four again.
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