Lilandra Neramani
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Lilandra Neramani | |
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The Uncanny X-Men #97 (February 1976) | |
Created by | Chris Claremont Dave Cockrum |
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Alter ego | Lilandra Neramani |
Species | Shi'ar |
Place of origin | Aerie |
Team affiliations | Shi'ar Imperium Starjammers |
Abilities | Limited telepathy Shi'ar armor and ceremonial staff |
Princess-Majestrix Lilandra Neramani (/lɪˈlændrə/) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, most commonly in association with the X-Men. She is the Empress, or Majestrix, of the Shi'ar Empire and shares a lifelong bond with the leader of the X-Men, Charles Xavier. She and Xavier were married, but their marriage was annulled after the Cassandra Nova incident.
As the Empress, Lilandra is protected by the Imperial Guard, led by Gladiator.
Lilandra has often been a pivotal secondary character in the X-Men's history, from her participation in the Phoenix Saga, to her role in Grant Morrison's experimental and controversial run on New X-Men. Her role as one of Professor X's most cherished loves has played a significant part in the development of both characters, as well as many of the plots throughout the X-Men books.
Publication history
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Lilandra Neramani first appeared in X-Men #97 (February 1976) and was created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum.
Fictional character biography
Lilandra is the sibling of
Dealing with D'Ken
Finally meeting Xavier in person, she was captured by
Majestrix-in-Exile
Lilandra took the throne as Majestrix-Shi'ar (empress of the Shi'ar Imperium) with Xavier as her official consort.[5] She staged a trial by combat to determine the fate of Phoenix.[6] She overcame Deathbird's first attempted coup.[7] However, a short while later her position was usurped by Deathbird, who had made a pact with the Brood and Badoon. She managed to escape along with the X-Men, and Lilandra became Majestrix-in-Exile on Earth.[8] She became a freedom fighter and allied herself with the Starjammers and decided to take back her throne.[volume & issue needed]
Trial of Reed Richards
As monarch, Lilandra has taken a leading role in interstellar affairs, such as dealing with the menace of
Return to the throne
When Charles Xavier suffered a near-fatal heart attack, the Starjammers saved him and cured him, but due to enemy spacecraft, they could not return to Earth.[10] It was later recounted how Lilandra escaped D'Ken and first had mental contact with Xavier.[11] She then nearly killed Deathbird in combat.[12] With the help of Xavier and the Starjammers, Lilandra eventually managed to retake the throne and her exile was revoked. She was freed from control by the Warskrulls and parted with Xavier.[13]
Kree-Shi'ar War
Before much longer, interstellar war erupted between the Shi'ar and the
Cassandra Nova
While Lilandra is a peaceful and beloved empress, her reign has proven to be tumultuous. During her reign, the
Emperor Vulcan
This was all part of a plan by Vulcan, a powerful mutant, to gain control of the empire. During the incident, many members of the Imperial Guard die at his hands. D'Ken is soon killed after Vulcan officially marries Deathbird. Thus, Vulcan is now the ruler of the Shi'ar Imperium. Lilandra is currently in the company of the Starjammers, opposing Vulcan's tyranny. Most of the Starjammers are eventually captured by Vulcan. However, Korvus, Marvel Girl and Lilandra remain free.[19]
X-Men: Kingbreaker & War of the Kings
Lilandra appeared as a central character in the Emperor Vulcan sequel, X-Men: Kingbreaker and in the War of Kings miniseries, which began in early 2009.[20][21]
In issue #4 of the War of Kings crossover, Lilandra is assassinated by Darkhawk, who is being controlled by Razor, who is in turn impersonating a Shi'ar citizen. She dies in the arms of Gladiator.[22]
Powers and abilities
As a member of the alien Shi'ar race, Lilandra's physical abilities are somewhat greater than those of a human woman. Lilandra also has limited telepathic abilities whose extent have yet to be clearly defined.
Lilandra is an excellent hand-to-hand combatant, trained in Shi'ar methods of armed and unarmed combat. She is also a good starship pilot.
Lilandra sometimes wears battle armor of unknown composition. She uses a variety of Shi'ar weaponry as needed.
Other versions
Age of Apocalypse
Although Lilandra does not make an appearance, it is known that in this reality Lilandra was the Admiral of the Shi'ar Grand Fleet and leader of the Imperial Guard. She was killed by her brother D'ken before she could try to stop him from taking control of the M'kraan Crystal.[23]
MC2
An alternate, older version of the original Lilandra has been revealed in MC2's miniseries, Last Planet Standing. There, the Shi'ar Empire is eaten by the planet devourer Galactus and Lilandra's Imperial Guard help her and her servants escape right before Galactus consumes the entire empire. What has become of her since is at this point still unknown.
Ultimate Marvel
An alternate version of Lilandra has turned up in the Ultimate Marvel universe's Ultimate X-Men title (starting in issue #66). Lilandra Neramani is not an alien, but the "Majestrix" of the Church of Shi'ar Enlightenment, and claims to represent an ancient religion that worships the Phoenix. They wish to finance the X-Men in return for the study of Jean Grey.[24] She is later seen attending Charles Xavier's funeral.[25]
Prior to this, in Ultimate X4 #1, a mental projection of seemingly alien origin, showing an attractive female humanoid calling herself General Lal-Qil-Atrox, asks Charles Xavier to assist her in capturing dangerous mutants whose powers are classed at "sun-eater" level. However, this was revealed to be a ruse staged by Rhona Burchill, the Mad Thinker, to send the X-Men on a wild goose chase so she could steal components of their Cerebro computer system.[26]
X-Men: The End
Lilandra is featured in this alternate future storyline, still heavily affected by the attacks of Cassandra Nova.[volume & issue needed] While Nova was possessing Xavier's body, Lilandra became pregnant with their son.[volume & issue needed] Both he and Lilandra would later be murdered by Nova.[volume & issue needed]
In other media
Television
- Lilandra Neramani appears in X-Men: The Animated Series, voiced by Camilla Scott.[citation needed] This version met Xavier after the foundation of the X-Men while fighting D'Ken and offered to have the former join her, but he declined to do so for as long as there is no peace between mankind and mutants. Lilandra left, but eventually returned to Earth in the series finale to heal Xavier after he is gravely wounded by Henry Peter Gyrich.
- Lilandra Neramani appears in the Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. episode "It's a Wonderful Smash", voiced by Nika Futterman.[27] She and the Supreme Intelligence are considering a peace treaty between the Kree and the Shi'ar, and recruit the Guardians of the Galaxy to bring them the Orb of Truth to assist in their endeavors.
Video games
- Lilandra Neramani appears in X-Men.[citation needed]
- Lilandra Neramani appears in the PlayStation Portable version of X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse.[citation needed]
- Lilandra Neramani appears in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, voiced by Marabina Jaimes.[28]
References
- ^ X-Men #97-98, 102-104
- ^ X-Men #105
- ^ a b X-Men #107-108
- ^ The Uncanny X-Men #117
- ^ Uncanny X-Men #122
- ^ The Uncanny X-Men #137
- ^ The Uncanny X-Men #154, 156-157
- ^ The Uncanny X-Men #161-162, 164-168
- ^ Fantastic Four #261-262
- ^ The Uncanny X-Men #200-201
- ^ Classic X-Men #14
- ^ X-Men Spotlight On: Starjammers #1-2
- ^ The Uncanny X-Men #275-277
- ^ Wonder Man #8
- ^ Thor #446
- ^ Avengers West Coast #82
- ^ The Avengers #347
- ^ Chaos War: Dead Avengers #2
- ^ Emperor Vulcan #1–5 (November 2007–March 2008).
- ^ "Newsarama | GamesRadar+". October 21, 2023.
- ^ "Newsarama | GamesRadar+". October 21, 2023.
- War of Kings#4
- ^ Gambit and the X-Ternals #2
- ^ Ultimate X-Men #66
- ^ Ultimate X-Men #79
- ^ Ultimate X4 #1-4
- ^ a b "Lilandra Neramani Voices (X-Men)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved April 18, 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.
- ^ "Marvel Ultimate Alliance - Lilandra". Archived from the original on September 3, 2006. Retrieved July 16, 2006.
External links
- Lilandra Neramani at the Marvel Universe wiki