Skrullian Skymaster
| Skrullian Skymaster | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Squadron Supreme #1 (Aug 1985) (flashback), Squadron Supreme: New World Order. |
| Created by | Mark Gruenwald |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Sk'ym'x |
| Species | Skrull |
| Team affiliations | Squadron Supreme |
| Notable aliases | James Doe, the Skrull, Skymax. |
| Abilities | Superhuman strength greater than a normal Skrull Flight Fire projection Invisibility Shape-shifting Telepathy Elasticity Excellent hand-to-hand combatant Accomplished pilot |
The Skrullian Skymaster is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, usually those featuring the Squadron Supreme, a superhero team of which Skymaster is a member.
The character is the Squadron's counterpart of the Martian Manhunter, a member of DC Comics' superhero team the Justice League.
The Skrull first appeared in Squadron Supreme #1 (August 1985) in a flashback, and was created by Mark Gruenwald.
The character subsequently appears in Squadron Supreme: New World Order #1 (September 1998), and Exiles #77–78 (April–May 2006).
The Skrull appeared as part of the "Squadron Supreme" entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #12.
In an alternate reality to that in which most Marvel Comics stories take place, the Skrull Empire has been at war with the Kree Empire. In an attempt to end the bloodshed, the Skrull Empire created a means to imbue their soldiers with extraordinary powers to vanquish the Kree. Skymax was the first and the only soldier experimented on because the coming of the World Devourer that destroyed the Skrull homeworld. Sk'ym'x was in the vicinity of Earth when his starship malfunctioned and was rescued by American astronaut Joe Ledger (see Doctor Spectrum). Grateful for his rescue, Skymax gave Ledger a Power Prism which Ledger used to become the costumed adventurer Doctor Spectrum, while Skymax became the costumed adventurer known as the Skrull. Skymax and Ledger both became founding members of the Squadron Supreme and Skymax remained with the team until member Tom Thumb repaired his ship allowing him to return to space. Skymax realized that the damage to his ship was beyond repair despite Tom Thumb's efforts and he chose to remain on Earth in secret, searching for any possibility of other Skrull survivors. Not finding any Skymax concluded that he was indeed the last of his race and he stayed on Earth.
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