Synch (comics)

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Synch
Synch as depicted in Generation X #6 (August 1995).
Art by Chris Bachalo.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceX-Men #36 (September 1994)
Created byScott Lobdell
Chris Bachalo
In-story information
Alter egoEverett Thomas
SpeciesHuman Mutant
Team affiliationsX-Men
Generation X
Abilities
  • Ability to duplicate superpowered beings' powers
  • Mastery of any powers duplicated
  • Metabolize bio-energy signatures
  • Sense and track superpowered beings

Synch (Everett Thomas) is a fictional character and mutant superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Scott Lobdell, he first appeared in X-Men #36 (September 1994).[1]

Publication history

Synch debuted in the midst of the "Phalanx Covenant" crossover (1994), in X-Men (vol. 2) #36 (September 1994), written by Fabian Nicieza and pencils by Andy Kubert.[2]

Synch appeared as part of a new X-Men team in the "Reign of X" phase of the 2019 reboot of the X-Men line.[3]

Fictional character biography

Generation X

Sabretooth, and then quickly helped them prevent yet another Phalanx attack on the White Queen and Jubilee, who had helped locate Everett. The White Queen linked her mind with Everett's and Jubilee's, which allowed Everett to synch with Jubilee and use her powers to a degree she had been afraid to, defeating the Phalanx for the moment.[5]

This misfit band of heroes ended up saving the other kids who were captured by the Phalanx, and with the sacrifice of Blink, they escaped the menace.

Gateway.[7]

Synch played a major role in many of Generation X's adventures, and was known for being both even-tempered and very resourceful in the growing use of his (and by extension, his teammates') powers. During one of Emplate's attacks, Synch fell under his thrall and became one of his vampire-like minions. This rendered most battle strategies against Synch useless, as he could use his teammates' powers against them without restraint, forcing them to employ more unconventional means.[8]

Unbeknownst to Synch, his interactions with his female teammates created a romantic undertone. His strong bond with Jubilee, in particular, eventually led to her developing deep feelings for him. Synch never seemed aware of this and apparently did not feel the same way, due largely to a crush on Monet.

Gaia, who did initially seem just as interested in him.[10] Shortly before a battle where the team could have died, Synch admitted to Monet he regretted never having a first kiss. Monet (who was being impersonated by her sisters Nicole and Claudette, unknown to Synch at the time) agreed to share one with him, which clearly left quite an impression on him,[11] even once Nicole admitted the deception and the true Monet returned.[12] Synch later began dating the true Monet after she admitted her feelings for him, but their relationship would be cut short by tragedy.[13]

When Emma Frost's sister Adrienne Frost comes to America, she forces Emma to re-admit her back into the school. If not, Adrienne would release information to the parents of the normal students that the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters was a secret training ground for mutants. Later, Adrienne created mutant hatred amongst the human students in the school. When the parents of the non-mutant students heard that their children were going to school with mutants, they all rushed to take their children away from the academy, causing a riot. However, Adrienne had planted bombs all around the school. Banshee and Synch set out to deactivate all the bombs, while Emma and Adrienne brutally fought. Eventually, Emma pulled out a gun and shot Adrienne. Meanwhile, Banshee and Synch separated. Synch found a bomb and there were human students nearby. He synced with the nearest mutant, Monet. However, she was too far away, so he only received a portion of her powers, which was her super strength. Using all his might, he threw the human kids out of the room, saving them from the explosion. Unfortunately, he was not able to save himself, dying to save his human peers.[14]

Resurrections

Synch is later resurrected by means of the

Eli Bard, he takes part in the assault on the mutant nation of Utopia.[15]

Dawn of X

Synch was among the many mutants gathered on the island of Krakoa, after it was established as the new sovereign nation for mutants.[16]

Some time later, Synch is assigned on a team with

Darwin and X-23 to infiltrate the base of operations of the Children of the Vault.[17]

Powers and abilities

Synch's omega level mutant power equips him with a bio-energetic aura that allows him to duplicate the effect of the powers of any superpowered being in or out of his vicinity and sometimes the power itself, essentially becoming "in synch" with that person (or more specifically, their bio-energetic aura). When Synch uses his powers, a multicolored aura appears around his body, created by the energies he is absorbing splitting the ambient light around him. Synch seemingly had greater mastery of his mutant abilities than his peers, often displaying more control over whatever powers he copied than that person. For example, he was also able to utilize

Chamber's powers to fly, something Chamber was never able to do. It had been theorized that in time, Synch would have been able to permanently retain any powers he acquired. However, he is not always able to synch with purely physical abilities or abilities that exceed his physical makeup. In House of M, he was able to retain powers permanently as a junior member of S.H.I.E.L.D. If Synch had not died, he could have become one of the most powerful mutants in the Marvel Universe
.

After Synch's resurrection in Dawn of X, Cecilia Reyes noted that Synch's power no longer has a dormant and active state but that his Synchronistic field constantly seeks live connection to other power sets. Also, while before he seemed limited to mimicking only other mutants, he was found to now be able to copy powers from non-mutant sources as well.[18]

Reception

Other versions

Age of Apocalypse

In the

X-Ternals.[20]

Days of Future Past

In the Days of Future Past timeline, Everett became Jubilee's lover, and aided her along with the X-Men of that time to rebel against their oppressors.[volume & issue needed][21]

House of M

In the

Wallflower).[22]

In other media

Synch makes a cameo appearance in X2 in Yuriko's computer files.

References

  1. ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0
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  2. ^ Cronin, Brian. Look Back: The Phalanx Covenant Introduced the World to Generation X. CBR: Comic Book Resources. Original date: July 31, 2019. Retrieved: April 18, 2021.
  3. ^ Adams, Tim. Marvel's New X-Men Roster Has Been Revealed. CBR: Comics Book Resources. Publication: April 16, 2021. Retrieved: April 20, 2021.
  4. ^ Generation X #1
  5. ^ X-Men #36
  6. ^ Uncanny X-Men #317, X-Men #37
  7. ^ Generation X #1
  8. ^ Generation X #14–16
  9. ^ Generation X #54
  10. ^ Generation X #39, 44–45
  11. ^ Generation X #30
  12. ^ Generation X #40
  13. ^ Generation X #67–70
  14. ^ Generation X #70
  15. ^ X-Force vol. 3 #22 (Feb. 2010)
  16. ^ House of X #6. Marvel Comics.
  17. ^ X-Men #5, 18-19. Marvel Comics.
  18. ^ X-Men number 18, April 2021
  19. ^ June 09, Darren Franich Updated; EDT, 2022 at 12:31 PM. "Let's rank every X-Man ever". EW.com. Retrieved 2023-01-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  20. ^ Gambit and the X-ternals #1
  21. ^ Wolverine: Days of Future Past #1-3 (Dec. 1997 - Feb. 1998). Marvel Comics.
  22. ^ New X-Men: Academy X (2005) #16-19. Marvel Comics.

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