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Fictional character biography

The Awesome Android is a synthesis of ape DNA and unstable molecules incorporated into an almost indestructible android body with a microcomputer and a solar-power source. A creation of the Mad Thinker, the Android has confronted the Fantastic Four,^[1] the X-Men,^[2] Rom,^[3] and the Avengers (as part of Heavy Metal, a team formed by the Super-Adaptoid ) ^[4] over the years. It is during this final battle that the Android is incapacitated when it is decaptitated by the Sub-Mariner. Families Hylobatidae Hominidae Apes are the members of the Hominoidea superfamily of primates, which includes humans. ... Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions for the development and function of living things. ... Unstable molecules is a fictional piece of technology featured in Marvel Comics. ... The Commodore 64 was one of the most popular microcomputers of its era, and is the best selling home computer of all time. ... At the equator, the Sun provides approximately 1000 watts/meter² on Earths surface. ... The X-Men are a group of comic book superheroes featured in Marvel Comics. ... Rom the Spaceknight was a toy created by Bing McCoy [1] and sold to Parker Brothers, who in cooperation with Marvel Comics also created a superhero that appeared in the Marvel Universe. ... The Avengers are an elite Marvel Comics superhero team that first appeared in The Avengers vol. ... The Super-Adaptoid is a fictional character, an android appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Namor the Sub-Mariner is a fictional character, featured in Marvel Comics. ...

The Android has since reappeared, and after gaining self-awareness decided to reform. The law firm of Goodman, Lieber, Kurtzberg, and Holliway had the Android legally emancipated from the Mad Thinker, declared male and made into an American citizen called Awesome Andy. "Andy" then works at the law firm as a general office worker, and even begins a relationship with a co-worker. Unfortunately, "Andy" discovers that it had inadvertently copied the amourous ability of the Eternal Starfox during an encounter, which was the reason for the initial interest by the co-worker. Not wanting the relationship to be based on false, manipulated emotions, "Andy" aborts the ability and ends the "relationship" and resigns. ^[5] Star Fox (called Starwing in Europe, due to copyright issues) was the first game in the Star Fox series of video games. ...

Powers and abilities

The Android is tall, hulking creature with a malleable body and a head it can set as rectangular or as a cube. It has with no eyes, nose, or visible ears. The Android can mimic certain abilities by having kinetic contact with the opponent; examples include the strength and epidermis of the Thing; the power of Ice Man and the silver shell of the Spaceknight, Rom. The Android can also emit blasts of gale force wind from the mouth at close range. The Android has one weakness that the Mad Thinker built in as a fail safe mechanism - a collection of nerve ganglia underneath the left armpit that if struck will cause the Android to shut down. ^[6] The Thing (Benjamin Jacob Ben Grimm) is a fictional character, a founding member of the superhero team The Fantastic Four in the Marvel Comics universe. ... tzi the Iceman is the oldest known mummy. ... Rom the Spaceknight was a toy created by Bing McCoy [1] and sold to Parker Brothers, who in cooperation with Marvel Comics also created a superhero that appeared in the Marvel Universe. ...

The Android's first appearance in Fantastic Four vol. 1, #15. Cover art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers.

Although the Mad Thinker did not give the Android the ability to speak, "Andy" communicates via hand-gestures, body language, and Wi-Fi controlled message screen that he has strung around his neck. ^[7] "Andy" has also developed a personality - he has an interest in tai chi and baseball. As the Awesome Android, the creature was a tabula rasa with no personality. After gaining sentience and being dubbed Awesome Andy, he has shown that he cares deeply for his friends and coworkers and is willing to fight to protect them. He also has several interests and hobbies, such as tai chi and baseball — specifically, as a New York Mets fan. Image File history File links Ff15. ... Image File history File links Ff15. ... The Fantastic Four is Marvel Comics flagship comic book superhero team, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and debuting in The Fantastic Four #1 (Nov. ... Jack Kirby (August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994) was one of the most influential, recognizable, and prolific artists in American comic books. ... Richard Dick Ayers is a comic book artist and cartoonist, born April 28th, 1924, in Ossining, New York. ... Official Wi-Fi logo Wi-Fi (also WiFi, wifi, etc. ... Tai Chi Chuan or Taijiquan (from Chinese 太极拳 Tàijíquán, literally supreme ultimate fist), commonly known as Tai Chi or Taiji, is a nei chia (internal) Chinese martial art which is known for the claims of health and longevity benefits made by its... A view of the playing field at Busch Stadium II St. ... Tabula rasa (Latin: scraped tablet or clean slate) refers to the epistemological thesis that individual human beings are born with no innate or built-in mental content, in a word, blank, and that their entire resource of knowledge is built up gradually from their experiences and sensory perceptions of the... Tai Chi Chuan or Taijiquan (from Chinese 太极拳 Tàijíquán, literally supreme ultimate fist), commonly known as Tai Chi or Taiji, is a nei chia (internal) Chinese martial art which is known for the claims of health and longevity benefits made by its... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 14, 37, 41, 42 Name New York Mets (1962–present) Ballpark Shea Stadium (1964–present) The Polo Grounds (1962–1963) Major league titles World Series titles (2) 1969 â€¢ 1986 NL Pennants (4) 1969 â€¢ 1973 â€¢ 1986...

Alternate versions

Ultimate Marvel

The Ultimate Marvel android is only referred to as Robbie Burchill - the younger brother of Rhona Burchill (an alternate version of the Mad Thinker). When they were young, Rhona took part of Robbie's brain matter and transplanted it into hers in order to increase her brain power. This left Robbie mentally handicapped, and it has not been revealed what other processes Rhona performed on Robbie to turn him into the android-like creature he became. Composed of a malleable metal, Robbie possesses superhuman strength and can shape a variety of weapons from his body.

References

Links

• Awesome Andy Bio on Marvel.com
• Marvel Directory: Awesome Android
• Awesome Andy at Marvel Database Wiki
• The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Heavy Metal