Synapse (comics)
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Synapse is the name of two different fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Publication history
[edit]The first Synapse, Max Mullins, first appeared in Daredevil #377 (July 1998) and was created by Scott Lobdell and Tom Morgan.
The second Synapse, Emily Guerrero, was introduced as a new member of the Avengers Unity Squad. She first appeared in Uncanny Avengers Vol. 3 #1 (December 2015) and was created by Gerry Duggan and Ryan Stegman.
Fictional character biography
[edit]Max Mullins
[edit]| Synapse | |
|---|---|
 Synapse as depicted in Daredevil #378 (August 1998). Art by Tom Morgan (penciler), Scott Hanna (inker), Christie Scheele (colorist), and Richard Starkings (letterer). | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Daredevil #377 (July 1998) |
| Created by | Scott Lobdell (writer) Tom Morgan (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Max Mullins |
| Species | Human mutate |
| Team affiliations | Emissaries of Evil |
| Partnerships | La Concierge |
| Abilities | Telepathy |
Max Mullins is a member of the Kingpin's Emissaries of Evil who can alter the brains of others. He comes into conflict with Daredevil, who at the time was an agent for S.H.I.E.L.D. under the identity of Laurent Levasseur.[1][2][3]
Emily Guerrero
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| Synapse | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Uncanny Avengers Vol. 3 #1 (December 2015) |
| Created by | Gerry Duggan (writer) Ryan Stegman (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Emily Guerrero |
| Species | Inhuman |
| Team affiliations | Uncanny Avengers |
| Abilities | Superhuman strength Enhanced speed Telepathy Animal control |
Emily Guerrero is a teenager with Inhuman heritage that was activated by exposure to Terrigen Mist. Her grandfather Ivan was also affected, and became the plant-manipulating villain Shredded Man.[4] Later, she joins the Avengers Unity Squad under Captain America's leadership.[5]
Powers and abilities
[edit]Both incarnations of Synapse possess telepathic abilities. The Max Mullins incarnation can alter the minds of others, while the Emily Guerrero incarnation can manipulate others' nervous systems and control their bodies.
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Synapse (Max Mullins) at Marvel Wiki
- Synapse (Emily Guerrero) at Marvel Wiki
- Max Mullins' profile in the Appendix to the Marvel Handbook
- Emily Guerrero's profile in the Appendix to the Marvel Handbook
- Marvel Comics superheroes
- Avengers (comics) characters
- Characters created by Scott Lobdell
- Comics characters introduced in 1998
- Comics characters introduced in 2015
- Inhumans
- Marvel Comics characters who can move at superhuman speeds
- Marvel Comics characters with superhuman strength
- Marvel Comics female superheroes
- Marvel Comics male supervillains
- Marvel Comics mutates
- Marvel Comics supervillains
- Marvel Comics telepaths