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At the start of the "[[Civil War II]]" storyline, Ulysses Cain is a normal person attending [[Ohio State University]] with a student named Michelle. When the Terrigen cloud that was released in the aftermath of the "[[Infinity (comic book)|Infinity]]" storyline arrives at Ohio State University, Ulysses and Michelle are affected as they both enter Terrigenesis; Michelle emerges as a red-skinned beast, while Ulysses develops precognition.<ref>''Civil War II'' #0. Marvel Comics.</ref> |
At the start of the "[[Civil War II]]" storyline, Ulysses Cain is a normal person attending [[Ohio State University]] with a student named Michelle. When the Terrigen cloud that was released in the aftermath of the "[[Infinity (comic book)|Infinity]]" storyline arrives at Ohio State University, Ulysses and Michelle are affected as they both enter Terrigenesis; Michelle emerges as a red-skinned beast, while Ulysses develops precognition.<ref>''Civil War II'' #0. Marvel Comics.</ref> |
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Upon being discovered by [[Medusa (comics)|Medusa]] upon Ulysses running away from Ohio State University in a panic, he was brought to New Attilan where he was trained by [[Karnak (comics)|Karnak]] into perfecting his precognition.<ref>''Civil War II: Ulysses'' #1-3</ref> |
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At the [[Triskelion (comics)|Triskelion]], Medusa and [[Crystal (comics)|Crystal]] introduce Ulysses to [[Carol Danvers|Captain Marvel]], [[War Machine]], and [[Black Panther (comics)|Black Panther]]. There, Ulysses has a premonition that the villain [[Thanos]] is coming to steal a [[Cosmic Cube]] from a Project Pegasus facility. The heroes take Thanos by surprise when he arrives at his destination, but She-Hulk is severely injured and War Machine is killed during the fight. Thanos is still defeated.<ref>''Free Comic Book Day 2016 Avengers''. Marvel Comics.</ref> |
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After Ulysses reveals to the Avengers that he foresaw the invasion of the Celestial Destroyer, [[Iron Man]] protests the logic of stopping crimes before they occur, asking if they should lock people up because of what they ''might'' do, and leaves in frustration. Three weeks later, Iron Man arrives at the Triskelion and learns that [[War Machine]] died and [[She-Hulk]] was mortally wounded in battle with Thanos. When he learns that they used Ulysses' precognitive power to ambush Thanos, Iron Man vows to ensure that nobody uses it again.<ref>''Civil War II'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> |
After Ulysses reveals to the Avengers that he foresaw the invasion of the Celestial Destroyer, [[Iron Man]] protests the logic of stopping crimes before they occur, asking if they should lock people up because of what they ''might'' do, and leaves in frustration. Three weeks later, Iron Man arrives at the Triskelion and learns that [[War Machine]] died and [[She-Hulk]] was mortally wounded in battle with Thanos. When he learns that they used Ulysses' precognitive power to ambush Thanos, Iron Man vows to ensure that nobody uses it again.<ref>''Civil War II'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> |
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Ulysses later received a vision that tipped off [[Blue Marvel (Marvel Comics)|Blue Marvel]] about Infinaut's ninth manifestation attempt enabling him, [[Giant-Man]], and the Ultimates to work on a Pym Particle accelerator that ended up anchoring Infinaut and shrinking him down to human size.<ref>''Ultimates'' Vol. 2 #9</ref> |
Ulysses later received a vision that tipped off [[Blue Marvel (Marvel Comics)|Blue Marvel]] about Infinaut's ninth manifestation attempt enabling him, [[Giant-Man]], and the Ultimates to work on a Pym Particle accelerator that ended up anchoring Infinaut and shrinking him down to human size.<ref>''Ultimates'' Vol. 2 #9</ref> |
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[[Modred the Mystic]] later visited Ulysses Cain while posing as Crystal in order to see if he has any visions for him. Modred tells [[Power Princess|Warrior Woman]] that the Myriad can be enhanced if they can get the Atlanteans on their side. First, Warrior Womam will have to resurrect [[Namor]].<ref>''Squadron Supreme'' Vol. 4 #9</ref> |
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Iron Man infiltrates New Attilan and takes off with Ulysses after defeating Medusa, Crystal, and [[Karnak (comics)|Karnak]]. After scolding Ulysses for his vision about Thanos leading to War Machine's death, Iron Man plans to study how Ulysses' precognition works. The [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]], the [[Ultimates (2015 team)|Ultimates]], the Inhumans, and other superheroes arrive to confront Iron Man about his actions. Before they can discuss it, Ulysses has a vision of a rampaging [[Hulk (comics)|Hulk]] standing over the corpses of the superheroes. Upon his powers enhancing, Ulysses projects the vision to everyone present which causes the younger Inhumans to weep.<ref>''Civil War II'' #2</ref> |
Iron Man infiltrates New Attilan and takes off with Ulysses after defeating Medusa, Crystal, and [[Karnak (comics)|Karnak]]. After scolding Ulysses for his vision about Thanos leading to War Machine's death, Iron Man plans to study how Ulysses' precognition works. The [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]], the [[Ultimates (2015 team)|Ultimates]], the Inhumans, and other superheroes arrive to confront Iron Man about his actions. Before they can discuss it, Ulysses has a vision of a rampaging [[Hulk (comics)|Hulk]] standing over the corpses of the superheroes. Upon his powers enhancing, Ulysses projects the vision to everyone present which causes the younger Inhumans to weep.<ref>''Civil War II'' #2</ref> |
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Ulysses later has a vision that takes him to an alternate future where [[Old Man Logan]] saves him from an unidentified grandchild of Hulk. Ulysses learns from him that the Inhumans have left Earth because of Iron Man pushing "her" too far. Upon coming out of the vision, Ulysses tells Medusa and Karnak that they need to confront Iron Man and Captain Marvel.<ref name="Civil War II #7">''Civil War II'' #7</ref> |
Ulysses later has a vision that takes him to an alternate future where [[Old Man Logan]] saves him from an unidentified grandchild of Hulk. Ulysses learns from him that the Inhumans have left Earth because of Iron Man pushing "her" too far. Upon coming out of the vision, Ulysses tells Medusa and Karnak that they need to confront Iron Man and Captain Marvel.<ref name="Civil War II #7">''Civil War II'' #7</ref> |
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During the battle between Captain Marvel and Iron Man, Ulysses has multiple visions of the entire Marvel Universe such as a massive monster invasion and [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]] regaining his hammer. Ulysses appears before [[Eternity (comics)|Eternity]] where he evolves into a new being and even becomes one with the universe. Beast theories and explains to Captain Marvel that Iron Man fought her not because of a lack of trust in her |
During the battle between Captain Marvel and Iron Man, Ulysses has multiple visions of the entire Marvel Universe such as a [[Monsters Unleashed (comics)|massive monster invasion]] and [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]] regaining his hammer. Ulysses appears before [[Eternity (comics)|Eternity]] where he evolves into a new being and even becomes one with the universe. Beast theories and explains to Captain Marvel that Iron Man fought her not because of a lack of trust in her. Because if Captain Marvel's method of profiling continued, it could be handled by untrustworthy people who would abuse Ulysses' power in the future.<ref name="Civil War II #8">''Civil War II'' #8</ref> |
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Ulysses is the name of three fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first two are known members of the Pantheon while the third one is an Inhuman.
Publication history
The first Pantheon version of Ulysses debuted in Incredible Hulk #408 and was created by Peter David.
The Walter Charles version of Pantheon first appeared in Incredible Hulk #379 and was created by Peter David and Sam Kieth.
The Inhuman version of Ulysses first appeared in Free Comic Book Day 2016 Avengers and was created by Brian Michael Bendis and Jim Cheung.
Fictional character biography
Ulysses
| Ulysses | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Incredible Hulk #408 |
| Created by | Peter David |
| In-story information | |
| Team affiliations | Pantheon |
| Abilities | Use of energy sword and shield |
The original Ulysses was much older than Walter Charles, his successor. When Ulysses became annoyed at
Walter Charles
| Ulysses | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Incredible Hulk #379 |
| Created by | Peter David Sam Kieth |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Walter Charles |
| Team affiliations | Pantheon |
| Abilities | Use of energy sword and shield |
Ulysses seemed to have problems with several other members of the Pantheon. Paris hated him for letting his parents die in the Watts Riot. He and
Ulysses had an infatuation with fellow Pantheon member
Delphi left the Pantheon shortly before Agamemnon's death to stay with her mother Andromeda. After Agamemnon's death, Ulysses left the Pantheon to track down Delphi.
Ulysses Cain
| Ulysses | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Free Comic Book Day 2016 Avengers |
| Created by | Brian Michael Bendis Jim Cheung |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Ulysses Cain |
| Species | Inhuman |
| Abilities | Precognition |
At the start of the "Civil War II" storyline, Ulysses Cain is a normal person attending Ohio State University with a student named Michelle. When the Terrigen cloud that was released in the aftermath of the "Infinity" storyline arrives at Ohio State University, Ulysses and Michelle are affected as they both enter Terrigenesis; Michelle emerges as a red-skinned beast, while Ulysses develops precognition.[4]
Upon being discovered by Medusa upon Ulysses running away from Ohio State University in a panic, he was brought to New Attilan where he was trained by Karnak into perfecting his precognition.[5]
At the
After Ulysses reveals to the Avengers that he foresaw the invasion of the Celestial Destroyer, Iron Man protests the logic of stopping crimes before they occur, asking if they should lock people up because of what they might do, and leaves in frustration. Three weeks later, Iron Man arrives at the Triskelion and learns that War Machine died and She-Hulk was mortally wounded in battle with Thanos. When he learns that they used Ulysses' precognitive power to ambush Thanos, Iron Man vows to ensure that nobody uses it again.[7]
Ulysses later has an encounter with
Ulysses later received a vision that tipped off
Modred the Mystic later visited Ulysses Cain while posing as Crystal in order to see if he has any visions for him. Modred tells Warrior Woman that the Myriad can be enhanced if they can get the Atlanteans on their side. First, Warrior Womam will have to resurrect Namor.[13]
Iron Man infiltrates New Attilan and takes off with Ulysses after defeating Medusa, Crystal, and
During the Avengers-presided trial of Hawkeye after he had killed Bruce Banner, Friday informs Iron Man that the analysis on Ulysses is almost complete.[15]
Iron Man later meets with
As the battle between Iron Man's side and Captain Marvel's side begins, Medusa tells Ulysses to stay in New Attilan. While meditating with Karnak, Ulysses' powers act up where it manifests as tendrils that wrap around the Triskelion as his eyes turn red. The vision shows
Ulysses later has a vision that takes him to an alternate future where Old Man Logan saves him from an unidentified grandchild of Hulk. Ulysses learns from him that the Inhumans have left Earth because of Iron Man pushing "her" too far. Upon coming out of the vision, Ulysses tells Medusa and Karnak that they need to confront Iron Man and Captain Marvel.[20]
During the battle between Captain Marvel and Iron Man, Ulysses has multiple visions of the entire Marvel Universe such as a massive monster invasion and Thor regaining his hammer. Ulysses appears before Eternity where he evolves into a new being and even becomes one with the universe. Beast theories and explains to Captain Marvel that Iron Man fought her not because of a lack of trust in her. Because if Captain Marvel's method of profiling continued, it could be handled by untrustworthy people who would abuse Ulysses' power in the future.[21]
Powers and abilities
Both Pantheon versions of Ulysses used an energy sword and shield as weapons.
Upon going through Terrigenesis, Ulysses Cain has precognition. However, the exact nature of this precognition is initially unclear, with Iron Man questioning what they should do if faced with the prediction of a hero doing something bad that they would not have done normally, rather than simply reacting to villainous assaults. His abilities enhance to the point where he projected the vision to anyone in range of him. According to Iron Man, Ulysses' ability has anything to do with algorithm; he does not see the future, but simply assembles vast quantities of data on a subconscious level and calculates the likelihood of certain outcomes taking place, which he then projects as a vision.[16] Also, Steve Rogers and Dr. Erik Selvig have proven that Ulysses' ability appears to respond to bigger, more immediate threats rather than more distant ones, prompting them to prevent him from foreseeing their long-term plans for Hydra by creating more immediate problems for him to predict.[19] He also has the ability to see into different timelines, such as the one where Old Man Logan resides.[20] During the final battle between Captain Marvel and Iron Man, Ulysses powers further evolve so much that he becomes omniscient, showing events that are in the future and even evolves into a higher plane of existence on which he can see Eternity and becomes one with the universe.[21]
References
- ^ Incredible Hulk #408
- ^ Incredible Hulk #411
- ^ Incredible Hulk #379
- ^ Civil War II #0. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Civil War II: Ulysses #1-3
- ^ Free Comic Book Day 2016 Avengers. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Civil War II #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Civil War II: Amazing Spider-Man #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Civil War II: Amazing Spider-Man #2. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Civil War II: Amazing Spider-Man #3. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Civil War II: Amazing Spider-Man #4. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Ultimates Vol. 2 #9
- ^ Squadron Supreme Vol. 4 #9
- ^ Civil War II #2
- ^ Civil War II #3
- ^ a b Civil War II #4
- ^ Civil War #5
- ^ Captain America: Steve Rogers #2
- ^ a b Captain America: Steve Rogers #5
- ^ a b Civil War II #7
- ^ a b Civil War II #8
External links
- Ulysses I at Marvel Wiki
- Ulysses II at Marvel Wiki
- Ulysses (Inhuman) at Marvel Wiki