Reptyl
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_from_Official_Handbook_of_the_Marvel_Universe_A-Z_Vol_1_9_0001.jpg?lang=en) Reptyl as depicted in Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #9 (July 2009). | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Silver Surfer (vol. 3) #11 (May 1988) |
| Created by | Steve Englehart and Joe Staton |
| In-story information | |
| Notable aliases | Reptyl Prime, Cap'n Reptyl, the Non-human |
Reptyl is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, primarily as an enemy of the Silver Surfer.
Fictional character biography
[edit]Cap'n Reptyl was born on an unnamed planet in the Coalsack Nebula. He later became the leader of a band of space pirates. He shelters a Skrull posing as the Contemplator from Galactus's vengeance. Reptyl captures the Silver Surfer and Galactus's herald Nova, but is forced to release the Surfer.[1] He later exchanges his crew with the Stranger for Empress S'byll of the Skrull and forms an alliance.[2] Reptyl leads the Skrull fleet against the Kree fleet, and is almost killed by Clumsy Foulup.[3] He is later attacked by the Super-Skrull and cast adrift in space.[4]
Reptyl survives and metamorphoses into Reptyl Prime.[5] Following another encounter with the Silver Surfer, he intends to become the progenitor of reptilian evolution.[6] Reptyl is later given god-like powers by Thanos. Shortly afterward, Reptyl loses his newfound abilities and reverts to his normal power level.[7]
Powers and abilities
[edit]Reptyl is an alien who possesses superhuman strength, speed, stamina, durability, agility, and reflexes, as well as a vulnerability to extreme cold. He is an experienced armed and unarmed combatant, a highly skilled leader and space pilot, and a master of most known hand weapons. Additionally, Reptyl wields a ray-pistol and sword.
As Reptyl Prime, Reptyl resembles a humanoid dragon. He is able to fly at high speeds, expel cosmic energy in the form of concussive blasts, and survive in space unprotected. Additionally, he lacks his original form's vulnerability to cold.
In other media
[edit]Reptyl appears as a boss in Silver Surfer (1990).[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Silver Surfer (vol. 3) #11-12 (May - June 1988)
- ^ Silver Surfer (vol. 3) #27 (September 1989)
- ^ Silver Surfer (vol. 3) #29 (November 1989)
- ^ Fantastic Four Annual #24 (July 1991)
- ^ Silver Surfer (vol. 3) #57 (October 1991)
- ^ Silver Surfer (vol. 3) #65 (May 1992)
- ^ Avengers: Celestial Quest #2-8 (December 2001-June 2002)
External links
[edit]- http://www.marvel.com/universe/Reptyl
- Reptyl at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe
- Characters created by Steve Englehart
- Comics characters introduced in 1988
- Fictional reptiles
- Fictional space pilots
- Marvel Comics aliens
- Marvel Comics characters who can move at superhuman speeds
- Marvel Comics characters with accelerated healing
- Marvel Comics characters with superhuman durability or invulnerability
- Marvel Comics characters with superhuman strength
- Marvel Comics extraterrestrial supervillains
- Marvel Comics male supervillains
- Space pirates