Genesis (Marvel Comics)
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Genesis | |
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Askani Clan Chosen | |
Notable aliases | Mr. Tolliver, The Other |
Abilities | Could project solid holograms of memories of others, advanced knowledge of technology |
Genesis is the name of three separate fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first and most well known is Tyler Dayspring, a
The second genesis is a clone of En Sabah Nur raised in the virtual reality known has the World. Known has Evan Sabahnur, he first appeared in Uncanny X-Force #7.
The third Genesis is a female mutant and the long lost wife of Apocalypse. She first appeared in a drawing in Free Comic Book Day 2020 (X-Men/Dark Ages) #1 (2020), and made her full appearance in X-Men (Vol. 5) #12 and as Annihilation in X of Swords: Stasis #1 (2020).[2]
Fictional character biography
Tyler Dayspring
Tyler Dayspring was born two thousand years in the future as the son of
He used time travel to come to the present, following his father. He created the identity of "Tolliver", an illegal weapons merchant who always appeared wearing a rubber mask. "Mister Tolliver" was initially an unseen character, as his face (actually his mask) was never fully shown. Tyler wanted to punish everybody who had ever hurt him, first and foremost his father, who was now calling himself Cable. He hired the Six Pack, his father's group of mercenaries, and sent them on a mission that would bring them into conflict with Stryfe, who had also traveled back in time. This mission would result in the Six Pack disbanding and most of the members hating Cable afterwards.[volume & issue needed]
After the Six Pack disbanded, Cable became part of
Various mercenaries began looking for Tolliver's legacy, known only as the ultimate weapon. It turned out to be the futuristic android
Under his "Genesis" identity, Tyler considered himself the new heir of
During a near-death experience, Cable met the spirit of his son, who told him that he had found peace in the afterlife, but this may have been a hallucination on Cable's part. It is revealed that the Sports Arena on Cable's Providence Island is named "The Tyler Dayspring Stadium" after him.[5]
Wife of Apocalypse
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The third known person to take on the alias of Genesis was a female mutant who was Apocalypse's long-lost wife. She was also the mother of the first incarnation of the Horsemen of Apocalypse.[6]
Powers and abilities
The Tyler Dayspring version of Genesis was a mutant with the ability to form a psionic link with another consciousness and visually project those memories as solid holograms. As Genesis, he absorbed the energy of many mutants to increase his power, but he never displayed any increased mutant powers afterwards; instead, somewhat like his father, he relied on powered armor and advanced weaponry. His first appearance, drawn by Rob Liefeld, has Tyler has dark hair, but all his later appearances have Tyler as blond.
The third Genesis was a mutant who possesses chlorkinesis and has advanced longevity. She is also an expert at armed combat.
Reception
- In 2018, CBR.com ranked Genesis 2nd in their "8 X-Men Kids Cooler Than Their Parents (And 7 Who Are Way Worse)" list.[7]
In other media
- The Tyler Dayspring appeared in the X-Men: The Animated Series. This version was depicted as Cable's young son and fellow Clan Chosen member as an adult where he helps his father in obtaining a time machine, which would help stop Apocalypse. Tyler appeared in the multi-part episodes "Time Fugitives" and "Beyond Good and Evil".
- An Spyne.
- The Tyler Dayspring version of Genesis is a playing piece in the Heroclix game system. He gains the Horsemen of Apocalypse keyword, and is played at 114pts.[8][9]
References
- ^ Cable #19
- ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.
- ^ X-Force #15. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Wolverine vol. 2 #100
- ^ X-Men vol. 2 #198
- ^ X-Men Vol. 5 #12. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Webber, Tim (2018-04-09). "8 X-Men Kids Cooler Than Their Parents (And 7 Who Are Way Worse)". CBR. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
- ^ HCRealms
- ^ Wizkids / NECA