Bandit (Donyell Taylor) is a mutant adventurer in the Marvel Comics Universe. He is the brother of New Warrior Night Thrasher. Created by Fabian Nicieza and Ken Lashley, he first appears in Night Thrasher vol. 2 #3. Marvel Comics is an American comic book line published by Marvel Publishing, Inc. ... In comic books, first appearance refers to first comic book to feature a character. ... Cover to New Warriors #1 (July, 1990), one of Niciezas earliest successes. ... Freddie Lynn Fred Haynes (March 29, 1946 -- November 5, 2006) was, despite his relatively small physical size, a star football player for the Louisiana State University Tigers from 1966-1968, having climaxed his three-season career by successfully quarterbacking both the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans and the Peach Bowl... In Marvel comic books, particularly those of the X-Men mythos, a human being who is born with genetic modifications that allow for abilities not possessed by regular humans is commonly called a mutant. ... Silhouette is a fictional character, a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. ... The New Warriors is a Marvel Comics superhero team, traditionally consisting of young adult heroes. ... In Marvel comic books, particularly those of the X-Men mythos, a human being who is born with genetic modifications that allow for abilities not possessed by regular humans is commonly called a mutant. ... Marvel Comics is an American comic book line published by Marvel Publishing, Inc. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... The New Warriors is a Marvel Comics superhero team, traditionally consisting of young adult heroes. ... Night Thrasher is a fictional character, a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe, who first appeared in Thor #411 and was created by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz. ... Cover to New Warriors #1 (July, 1990), one of Niciezas earliest successes. ...

Fictional character biography

Donyell Taylor is the product of a one night stand between his unnamed mother and Daryl Taylor father of Dwayne Taylor. With Night Trasher's father leaving his mother and his illegitimate son, Donyell apparently lived a hard young life, but somewhere in that life found a teacher to train him in the martial arts and effective usage of his powers. He later learns about his brother Dwayne and about the life of leisure he led, he also discovers that Dwayne is secretly Night Thrasher.

Learning of Dwayne's relationship with Silhouette, Donyell, adopting the name Bandit, seduced her and then confronted Dwayne. Dwayne endures a severe beating at Bandit's hands. Later wanting a rematch, Bandit abducts Silhouette keeping her tied to a chair under blinding lights in order to lure Dwayne into a confrontation, but Dwayne wins the rematch. Donyell later comes to terms with his half-brother, finding common ground during their battle against the Sphinx. The original Sphinx. ...

Lover

During his time with the Warriors Donyell became romantically involved with Silhouette, they eventually left the team together, and Donyell would take her to Chicago with him, and that is the last time that they are seen together. The next time Donyell shows up, he has apparently been seeing Gambit's ex-wife Belladonna for a few months. No one knows what exactly happened between Silhouette and Bandit in Chicago that caused them to separate, but according to Gambit they are still together.[1] Silhouette is a fictional character, a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Nickname: Motto: “Urbs in Horto” (Latin: “City in a Garden”), “I Will” Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country United States State Illinois Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City  234. ... Gambit (Remy LeBeau) is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero who is a member of the X-Men. ... Belladona is a fictional comic book character in the Marvel Universe, apparently Gambits ex_wife, which makes her at one time the luckiest woman ever to live. ...

Warrior

In the epic storyline "Time and Time Again," the core roster of the New Warriors is kidnapped by the Sphinx. Silhouette was dating Bandit at the time of her disappearance, and this led a worried Donyell to contact Warriors HQ inquiring as to her whereabouts. Carlton Lafroyge (also known as Hindsight Lad) who, at that time, was the team's in-house strategist, suggested that Bandit form his own rescue team. Bandit and Hindsight Lad call in the team's reservists Darkhawk, Turbo, Dagger, and Powerhouse and brief them on the situation. Bandit and his team track down the Sphinx, and free the Warriors, together they defeat him. [2] The original Sphinx. ... Hindsight (Carlton Lafroyge) is a Marvel Comics character appearing in the New Warriors series. ... Darkhawk is a fictional character, a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Turbo is the name of two fictional characters in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Cloak and Dagger (Tyrone Ty Johnson & Tandy Bowen) are a fictional teenage mutant comic book superhero duo in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Alex Power is a fictional character in Marvel Comics universe. ...

Thief

Some time later, Bandit shows up in New Orleans, where he is apparently romancing Belladonna Boudreaux, leader of the local Thieves Guild. Bandit set in play a plan to destroy the Thieves Guild which fails because of Gambit's interference. Gambit explains to Belladonna that Bandit had been manipulating her, and that he had never broken off his relationship with Silhouette Chord. The guild was confronted and defeated only after turning on all three of them, and in the confusion Bandit escaped New Orleans.[3] (Bandit's superficial similarity to Gambit was played up in this story, with Remy seeing him as a poor replacement.) New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, United States of America. ... Belladona is a fictional comic book character in the Marvel Universe, apparently Gambits ex_wife, which makes her at one time the luckiest woman ever to live. ...

If what Gambit said was true then apparently Bandit and Silhouette might be attempting on a larger scale what Silhouette, Midnight's Fire and Night Thrasher used to do as teenagers but with much more dangerous targets. It is not known if Bandit retained his mutant powers after the M-Day. Midnights Fire is a fictional supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Decimation event logo, as shown on the covers of tie-in comics Decimation is the name of the late 2005 Marvel Comics storyline spinning out of the House of M limited series, that focuses on the ramifications of the Scarlet Witchs stripping nearly all of the mutant population of...

New Warriors (Vol. 4)

In the issue #3 Donyell Taylor has taken over the Taylor foundation at the death of his brother. It is also revealed that Donyell suffered from a car accident that caused his legs to be amputated. Donyell denies involvement in the latest incarnation of the New Warriors. However, he reveals that a large amount of money was drained from the Taylor Foundation against his wishes and only he and his brother Dwayne had access to those accounts.

Powers and equipment

• Bandit is a mutant with bioelectrical powers similar to an electric eel that require physical contact and a conductive medium to work. He can channel an electrical charge strong enough to stun, injure, or kill through someone just by touching them, as long as they are not grounded. He augments the range of this power by shooting special wire-tethered quarrels from his wristbow. He has also demonstrated superhuman speed and reflexes on par with Midnight's Fire and Silhouette. Donyell is an accomplished marksman, acrobat, and martial artist.[4]
• Bandit carries a specialized wrist mounted crossbow, that fires wire-tethered quarrels tipped with miniature grappling barbs which would penetrate an opponent's flesh and then open up beneath the skin. He then uses his powers to send a debilitating bio-electric charge along the electrically conductive tether, basically making himself a living taser. He also carries a variety of throwing stars.[5]

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Other versions

What if?

An alternate version of Donyell was revealed in What If...? vol. 2 #81, living in the Age of Apocalypse. When that world got attacked by Galactus, Bandit was killed in battle. One of the main features of the story was the fact that Donyell and his brother Night Thrasher were more reconciled emotionally than they are in the 616 universe. What If? Vol. ... The Age of Apocalypse is a popular X-Men story arc. ... It has been suggested that Power Cosmic be merged into this article or section. ...

Resources

• Bandit Chronology
• New Warriors.com profile on Bandit
• New Warriors Continuity Conundrum