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{{Infobox comics character<!--Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics-->
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|caption=Art by [[Marc Silvestri]]
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|character_name=The Adversary
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|caption=Art by [[Marc Silvestri]]
|real_name=
|real_name=
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]
|debut=''[[Uncanny X-Men]]'' #188
|debut=''[[Uncanny X-Men]]'' #188 (December 1984)
|creators=[[Chris Claremont]]<br>[[John Romita, Jr.]]
|creators=[[Chris Claremont]]<br>[[John Romita Jr.]]
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|alliances=
|alliances=
|aliases= The Great Trickster, Nazé
|aliases= The Great Trickster, Nazé
|powers=
|powers=magical powers<br>superhuman durability<br>superhuman speed<br>superhuman strength
*Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, and durability
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*Magic
{{For|the Fables character|Geppetto (Fables)}}
*Necromancy
The '''Adversary''' is a [[character (arts)|fictional character]], a [[Demons in the Marvel Universe|demonic]] [[supervillain]] in the [[Marvel Comics]] [[Marvel Universe|universe]].
*Dimensional travel
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The '''Adversary''' is a demonic [[supervillain]] appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]].


==Publication history==
==Publication history==
The Adversary first appeared in ''[[Uncanny X-Men]]'' #187-188 (November-December 1984), and was created by [[Chris Claremont]] and [[John Romita, Jr.]]
The Adversary first appeared in ''[[Uncanny X-Men]]'' #188 (December 1984), and was created by [[Chris Claremont]] and [[John Romita Jr.]]<ref>{{cite book |last1=DeFalco |first1=Tom |last2=Sanderson |first2=Peter |last3=Brevoort |first3=Tom |last4=Teitelbaum |first4=Michael |last5=Wallace |first5=Daniel |last6=Darling |first6=Andrew |last7=Forbeck |first7=Matt |last8=Cowsill |first8=Alan |last9=Bray |first9=Adam |title=The Marvel Encyclopedia |date=2019 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1-4654-7890-0 |page=11}}</ref>


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==Fictional character biography==
The character subsequently appears in ''Uncanny X-Men'' #220-227 (August 1987-March 1988), ''Wolverine'' #86 (October 1994), and ''X-Factor'' #118-121 (January-April 1996).
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The Adversary is a demon who was initially summoned by the [[X-Men]] member [[Forge (character)|Forge]] several decades ago and has since come back to antagonize the X-Men and threaten the world.


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During the [[Vietnam War]], Forge saw his company slain by the [[North Vietnam]]ese. Forge tapped into his long-suppressed [[shamanism|shamanic]] heritage to summon the Adversary to destroy the attackers, but then regained his senses and banished the demon. Nevertheless, the Adversary had a foothold on the Earth thanks to Forge's actions.
The Adversary received an entry in the ''[[Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe|Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Update '89]]'' #1.


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Years later, Forge's mentor Nazé was killed and his form and memories stolen by a [[Dire Wraith]], an alien parasite. The Nazé impostor summoned the Adversary, only to be destroyed by the demon. The Adversary was then able to escape the dimension to which he was bound, capturing Forge and his ally, [[Storm (Marvel Comics)|Storm]] of the X-Men, and imprisoning them in the otherworldly stronghold of the goddess [[Roma (comics)|Roma]], whom he subdued.
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==Fictional character biography==
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The Adversary is a [[Demons in the Marvel Universe|demon]] who was initially summoned by the [[X-Men]] member [[Forge (comics)|Forge]] several decades ago and has since come back to antagonize the X-Men and threaten the entire world.


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The Adversary then travelled to [[Dallas]], [[Texas]] and battled the combined forces of the X-Men and [[Freedom Force (comics)|Freedom Force]] during "[[The Fall of the Mutants]]" event. Ultimately, the only way to permanently banish the Adversary was for nine souls to willingly sacrifice themselves in a magical spell. The X-Men agreed, and Forge cast the spell. The X-Men died, but Roma secretly revived them.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #220-227 (August 1987-March 1988). Marvel Comics.</ref>
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During the [[Vietnam War]], the [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] [[Mutant (Marvel Comics)|mutant]] known as [[Forge (comics)|Forge]] saw his company slain by the [[North Vietnam]]ese. Forge tapped into his long-suppressed [[shamanism|shamanic]] heritage to summon the Adversary to destroy the attackers, but then regained his senses and banished the demon. Nevertheless, the Adversary had a foothold on the Earth thanks to Forge's actions.


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The Adversary later returned to Earth, having been physically born, but was again banished by Forge, who was at the time affiliated with [[X-Factor (comics)|X-Factor]].<ref>''X-Factor'' #118-121 (January–April 1996). Marvel Comics.</ref>
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Years later, Forge's mentor Nazé was killed and his form and memories stolen by a [[Dire Wraith]], an [[extraterrestrial life|alien]] [[parasitism|parasite]]. The Nazé impostor summoned the Adversary, only to be destroyed by the demon. The Adversary was then able to escape the dimension to which he was bound, capturing Forge and his ally, [[Storm (Marvel Comics)|Storm]] of the [[X-Men]], and imprisoning them in the otherworldly stronghold of the goddess [[Roma (comics)|Roma]], whom he subdued.


During the ''[[Fear Itself (comics)|Fear Itself]]'' storyline, Adversary attends the Devil's Advocacy to talk about the [[Serpent (character)|Serpent]]'s actions on Earth.<ref>''Journey Into Mystery'' #627. Marvel Comics.</ref>
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The Adversary then travelled to [[Dallas]], [[Texas]] and battled the combined forces of the X-Men and [[Freedom Force (comics)|Freedom Force]] during the "[[Fall of the Mutants]]" [[fictional crossover|crossover]]. Ultimately, the only way to permanently banish the Adversary was for nine souls to willingly sacrifice themselves in a [[magic (paranormal)|magical spell]]. The X-Men agreed, and Forge cast the spell. The X-Men died, but Roma secretly returned them to life.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #220-227 (August 1987-March 1988)</ref>


The Adversary possesses Forge in ''[[Cable and X-Force]]'', but is trapped in a mind prison inside Dr. Nemesis' subconsciousness.
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The Adversary later returned to Earth, having been born physically on Earth as the son of the mutant [[Haven (comics)|Haven]], but was again banished by Forge, who was at the time affiliated with [[X-Factor (comics)|X-Factor]].<ref>''X-Factor'' #118-121 (January-April 1996)</ref>


==Powers and abilities==
==Powers and abilities==
The Adversary is a powerful demon of the highest order and possesses vast supernatural powers. He is essentially invincible to anything but the most powerful magic and iron. He has superhuman strength and endurance which, being magical in nature, are potentially incalculably high.
The Adversary is a powerful demon of the highest order and possesses vast supernatural powers. He is virtually invulnerable to anything but the most powerful magic and iron. He has superhuman strength and endurance.


He can enter and leave different planes of existence and dimensions at will and has reality-warping powers. He can also summon demons and other supernatural creatures to do his bidding.
He can enter and leave different planes of existence and dimensions at will and has reality-warping powers. He can also summon demons and other supernatural creatures to do his bidding.

==In other media==
The Adversary appears in the ''[[X-Men '97]]'' two-part episode "Lifedeath", voiced by [[Alison Sealy-Smith]].<ref name="btva">{{cite web |title=Adversary Voice - X-Men '97 (TV Show) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/X-Men-97/Adversary/ |access-date=April 19, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.</ref> This version is an owl-like demon who feeds on negative emotions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Matadeen |first=Renaldo |date=April 8, 2024 |title=X-Men '97's Adversary, Explained |url=https://www.cbr.com/xmen-97-adversary-explained/ |access-date=April 19, 2024 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
* [http://marvel.com/universe/Adversary Adversary] at Marvel.com
* [https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Adversary_%28Earth-616%29 Adversary] at Marvel Wiki
* [https://comicvine.gamespot.com/adversary/4005-26995/ Adversary] at Comic Vine

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Latest revision as of 13:47, 19 April 2024

The Adversary
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceUncanny X-Men #188 (December 1984)
Created byChris Claremont
John Romita Jr.
In-story information
Notable aliasesThe Great Trickster, Nazé
Abilities
  • Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, and durability
  • Magic
  • Necromancy
  • Dimensional travel

The Adversary is a demonic supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Publication history

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The Adversary first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #188 (December 1984), and was created by Chris Claremont and John Romita Jr.[1]

Fictional character biography

[edit]

The Adversary is a demon who was initially summoned by the X-Men member Forge several decades ago and has since come back to antagonize the X-Men and threaten the world.

During the Vietnam War, Forge saw his company slain by the North Vietnamese. Forge tapped into his long-suppressed shamanic heritage to summon the Adversary to destroy the attackers, but then regained his senses and banished the demon. Nevertheless, the Adversary had a foothold on the Earth thanks to Forge's actions.

Years later, Forge's mentor Nazé was killed and his form and memories stolen by a Dire Wraith, an alien parasite. The Nazé impostor summoned the Adversary, only to be destroyed by the demon. The Adversary was then able to escape the dimension to which he was bound, capturing Forge and his ally, Storm of the X-Men, and imprisoning them in the otherworldly stronghold of the goddess Roma, whom he subdued.

The Adversary then travelled to Dallas, Texas and battled the combined forces of the X-Men and Freedom Force during "The Fall of the Mutants" event. Ultimately, the only way to permanently banish the Adversary was for nine souls to willingly sacrifice themselves in a magical spell. The X-Men agreed, and Forge cast the spell. The X-Men died, but Roma secretly revived them.[2]

The Adversary later returned to Earth, having been physically born, but was again banished by Forge, who was at the time affiliated with X-Factor.[3]

During the Fear Itself storyline, Adversary attends the Devil's Advocacy to talk about the Serpent's actions on Earth.[4]

The Adversary possesses Forge in Cable and X-Force, but is trapped in a mind prison inside Dr. Nemesis' subconsciousness.

Powers and abilities

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The Adversary is a powerful demon of the highest order and possesses vast supernatural powers. He is virtually invulnerable to anything but the most powerful magic and iron. He has superhuman strength and endurance.

He can enter and leave different planes of existence and dimensions at will and has reality-warping powers. He can also summon demons and other supernatural creatures to do his bidding.

In other media

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The Adversary appears in the X-Men '97 two-part episode "Lifedeath", voiced by Alison Sealy-Smith.[5] This version is an owl-like demon who feeds on negative emotions.[6]

References

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  1. ^ DeFalco, Tom; Sanderson, Peter; Brevoort, Tom; Teitelbaum, Michael; Wallace, Daniel; Darling, Andrew; Forbeck, Matt; Cowsill, Alan; Bray, Adam (2019). The Marvel Encyclopedia. DK Publishing. p. 11. ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.
  2. ^ Uncanny X-Men #220-227 (August 1987-March 1988). Marvel Comics.
  3. ^ X-Factor #118-121 (January–April 1996). Marvel Comics.
  4. ^ Journey Into Mystery #627. Marvel Comics.
  5. ^ "Adversary Voice - X-Men '97 (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved April 19, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.
  6. ^ Matadeen, Renaldo (April 8, 2024). "X-Men '97's Adversary, Explained". CBR. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
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