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Mimic (real name: Calvin Montgomery Rankin) is a Marvel Comics fictional character who was briefly a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Werner Roth, he first appeared in X-Men vol. 1 #19 (April 1966). The character was the first to be added to the team after the original line-up, but also possesses the dubious honor of being the first member asked to leave. In the 1990s, Mimic re-emerged as a villain. Marvel Comics (Stan Lee is behind many of the superheros) 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. ... The Uncanny X-Men, first published as simply The X-Men, is the flagship Marvel Comics comic book series within the X-Men franchise. ... Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber on December 28, 1922[1] New York, New York) is an American writer, editor, Chairman Emeritus of Marvel Comics, and memoirist, who — with several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko — introduced complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into... Werner Roth was a comic book artist perhaps best known for immediately succeeding Jack Kirby on The X-Men. ... 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. ... 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. ... The Brotherhood of Mutants, originally known as the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and briefly as the Brotherhood, is a Marvel Comics supervillain team devoted to mutant superiority over normal humans. ... The X-Men are a group of comic book superheroes featured in Marvel Comics. ... Marvel Comics (Stan Lee is behind many of the superheros) is an American comic book line published by Marvel Publishing, Inc. ... Alice, a fictional character from the work of Lewis Carroll. ... The X-Men are a group of comic book superheroes featured in Marvel Comics. ... Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber on December 28, 1922[1] New York, New York) is an American writer, editor, Chairman Emeritus of Marvel Comics, and memoirist, who — with several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko — introduced complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into... Werner Roth was a comic book artist perhaps best known for immediately succeeding Jack Kirby on The X-Men. ... The Uncanny X-Men, first published as simply The X-Men, is the flagship Marvel Comics comic book series within the X-Men franchise. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ... The 1990s decade refers to the years from the start of 1990 to the end of 1999. ... Doctor Doom, one of the most archetypal supervillains and his arch-enemies The Fantastic Four (in background). ...

An alternate reality version of Mimic has become a popular member the Exiles, the reality-hopping team. This phrase may be used: to refer to a group of computer games called Alternate Reality. as another way of describing the concept of a parallel universe in physics or metaphysics. ... The Exiles are a group of fictional comic book characters from Marvel Comics. ...

Fictional character biography

Calvin Rankin, using one of his late brilliant father's inventions, either awakened his latent mutant gift or received superhuman powers: the ability to temporarily copy the skills, physical traits, knowledge, and superpowers of any person within close range (approximately ten feet). Rankin set his sights on joining the X-Men and blackmailed his way into their ranks, receiving the rank of deputy leader, but was expelled shortly after for placing his own interests above those of the team. He apparently sacrificed himself in a battle with Hulk and was believed dead for years. 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. ... A superpower is a state with the ability to influence events or project power on a wide scale. ... The Hulk (Dr. Robert Bruce Banner), sometimes referred to as The Incredible Hulk, is a fictional character, a superhero appearing in the Marvel Comics Universe. ...

In actuality, Mimic was in a coma, and only when the regenerative mutant Wolverine came near him was he able to copy his healing factor in order to heal himself. When his powers began to drain life energy, Mimic moved to a remote Siberian location where he remained until X-Force investigated a distress call. X-Force found dead scientists and an enraged Mimic who blamed them for their deaths. During the fight, Mimic copied the powers of Sunspot, and their identical charge caused a large explosion. His mimicking of Warpath's power displayed for the first time the full extent of the power. For other uses, see Wolverine (disambiguation). ... X-Force was a Marvel Comics superhero team, one of many spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise. ... Sunspot (Roberto Bobby da Costa) is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero in the X-Men-related groups The New Mutants and X-Force. ... Warpath (James Proudstar), previously known as the second Thunderbird, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero associated with the X-Men. ...

Mimic joined the evil entity Onslaught, and after Onslaught's defeat, Operation: Zero Tolerance imprisoned him. Excalibur tracked his telepathic signature, thinking that he was Professor X, and freed him. Mimic later joined the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. Onslaught is a Marvel Comics supervillain who was the focus of an enormous intra-company crossover in 1996. ... Excalibur is a Marvel Comics superhero group, an offshoot of the X-Men, usually based in the United Kingdom. ... Professor Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a fictional comic book superhero and founder of the X-Men in the Marvel Universe. ... The Brotherhood of Mutants, originally known as the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and briefly as the Brotherhood, is a Marvel Comics supervillain team devoted to mutant superiority over normal humans. ...

Mimic reappeared in Thunderbolts #103 (August 2006) as a prisoner of Baron Zemo and Songbird. This article is about the mythological weapon. ... Baron Zemo is the name of two fictional characters, both supervillains, in various Marvel Comics comic books, notably Captain America and the Avengers. ... Songbird is a fictional character, a superheroine and reformed supervillainess in the Marvel Comics universe // Melissa Gold was a troubled runaway from an alcoholic father and incarcerated mother. ...

Powers and abilities

Aside from his ability to copy the superpowers of nearby people, the Mimic permanently possesses the powers of the original five X-Men: Angel, The Beast, Cyclops, Iceman and Marvel Girl, but if he replaces one of those powers with something new they will be lost once more. Thus, he has the powers of flight (granted by angelic wings), increased strength and agility, optic blasts, temperature manipulation, and telekinesis. He partly retains Professor X's telepathic powers, which causes his telepathic signature to be mistaken for that of Charles Xavier in Excalibur #123, although he is not shown to be uncovered during recent searches for Xavier. He may also retain Wolverine's recuperative abilities. Archangel (Warren Worthington III), originally and still occasionally known as Angel, is a Marvel Comics superhero, best known as one of the founding members of the mutant super-team known as the X-Men. ... This article or section on a comics-related subject may need to be cleaned up and rewritten because it describes a work of fiction in a primarily in-universe style. ... Cyclops (Scott Summers) is a fictional character who exists in the Marvel Comics Universe, a superhero who is the field leader of the X-Men. ... It has been suggested that Ice-Man (comics) be merged into this article or section. ... This article or section on a comics-related subject may need to be cleaned up and rewritten because it describes a work of fiction in a primarily in-universe style. ... Flight is the process by which a heavier-than-air animal or object achieves sustained movement either through the air by aerodynamically generating lift or aerostatically using buoyancy, or movement beyond earths atmosphere, in the case of spaceflight. ... Psychokinesis (literally mind-movement) or PK is the more commonly used term today for what in the past was known as telekinesis (literally distant-movement). It refers to the psi ability to influence the behavior of matter by mental intention (or possibly some other aspect of mental activity) alone. ... Professor Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a fictional comic book superhero and founder of the X-Men in the Marvel Universe. ... Excalibur is a Marvel Comics superhero group, an offshoot of the X-Men, usually based in the United Kingdom. ...

The original Mimic as created by Stan Lee and Werner Roth was not a mutant, but receives his powers after breathing gas in his father's laboratory. Later X-Men writer Scott Lobdell claims it merely awakened and enhanced Mimic's latent mutant powers, but this point is never made in the comics themselves and remains a point of discussion.^{[citation needed]} Scott Lobdell (born 1963) is an American comic book writer. ...

Alternate versions

Exiles

Main article: Exiles (Marvel Comics)

Mimic's heroic counterpart from a parallel world (Earth-12) is a founding member of the multiverse-traveling superhero team called The Exiles. This Mimic has a clear mutant origin and his powers have a restiction: He can only copy a maximum of five mutant powers at a time. The copied abilities are about half as powerful as those of the original owners, and he is not able to copy knowledge or skill. For most of his appearances, he retains the powers of Wolverine, Colossus, Cyclops, and Beast. He is originally depicted with the feathered wings of Angel, but later switches for Northstar's powers. Marvel Comics (Stan Lee is behind many of the superheros) 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. ... The Exiles are a group of fictional comic book characters from Marvel Comics. ... Judd Winick at Midtown Comics East in New York City, June 24, 2004. ... An editor has expressed a concern that the subject of the article does not satisfy one of the guidelines for inclusion on Wikipedia on one of the following topics: If you are familiar with the subject matter, please expand the article to establish its notability, citing reliable sources. ... 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. ... The Exiles are a group of fictional comic book characters from Marvel Comics. ... The Exiles are a group of fictional comic book characters from Marvel Comics. ... Parallel universe or alternate reality in science fiction and fantasy is a self-contained separate reality coexisting with our own. ... Within Marvel Comics, most tales take place within the fictional Marvel Universe, this in turn is part of a larger multiverse. ... The Exiles are a group of fictional comic book characters from Marvel Comics. ... For other uses, see Wolverine (disambiguation). ... Colossus (Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin) is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero in the X-Men. ... Cyclops (Scott Summers) is a fictional character who exists in the Marvel Comics Universe, a superhero who is the field leader of the X-Men. ... This article or section on a comics-related subject may need to be cleaned up and rewritten because it describes a work of fiction in a primarily in-universe style. ... Cover to Excalibur #11. ... This page relates to the superhero. ...

In his reality, the Exiles' Rankin joined the Brotherhood and was defeated by the X-Men. Abandoned by the Brotherhood, Mimic was imprisoned and was only freed by the intervention of Professor X, who invited him to join the X-Men. Mimic became a dedicated member, rose to become leader of the team, and helped make his world one where mutants, along with other heroes, are respected and treated with a level of fame and celebrity. Much like Wolverine, who in Rankin's reality is one of his closest friends, Rankin is fond of beer and music and has an unrequited love for Jean Grey. Rankin owns a chain of record stores and has written a book. Professor Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a fictional comic book superhero and founder of the X-Men in the Marvel Universe. ... The X-Men are a group of comic book superheroes featured in Marvel Comics. ... This article or section on a comics-related subject may need to be cleaned up and rewritten because it describes a work of fiction in a primarily in-universe style. ...

Although Rankin is accustomed to leading, he defers leadership to Blink. Rankin also begins a romantic relationship with Blink. The Exiles' missions grow increasingly dangerous, and Mimic is forced to kill more than once to safeguard entire realities. Many of those he slays are alternate versions of heroes he knows as allies in his home reality and their deaths weigh heavily on his mind. After an encounter with the sorcery of a vampiric Union Jack, Mimic is trapped for four years on an Earth overrun by the Brood. On this Earth, he is implanted with a Brood egg. He returns to his teammates incubating an egg only held at bay by his acquired healing factor. The Brood egg hatches during a moment of weakness, and the possessed Rankin is forced to attack his teammates, killing Mariko Yashida (Sunfire). Devastated by his actions, Mimic swears never to kill again. His subsequent hesitation allows the villain Proteus to possess him when the Exiles visit the House of M version of the regular Marvel Universe. After Proteus leaves Mimic's burnt husk of a corpse, the Exiles put his body into stasis. Blink later takes him back to his home reality for burial. Blink (Clarice Ferguson) is a Marvel Comics superheroine featured in various X-Men-related series. ... The modern Union Jack. ... The Brood are a race of insect-like, parasitic, extraterrestrial beings that has appeared in many Marvel Comics, especially Uncanny X-Men. ... Sunfire is a fictional mutant character from the Marvel Comics series Exiles, a comic centered on a superhero team that works at repairing alternate timelines. ... Kevin MacTaggert, best known as Proteus and also called Mutant X, is a Marvel Comics character, associated with the X-Men. ... House of M was an eight-part comic book crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics in 2005. ...

The Big M

Another alternate Mimic is called The Big M, and is his world's greatest criminal and leader of of the Brotherhood Of Evil Mutants. He encounters the Exiles Mimic when the latter enters his dimension. Using his telepathy, The Big M reads the Exiles Mimic's mind and realizes that the only difference between the lives they led is that while one of them accepted Xavier's offer of training and help, the other rejected it and sought a darker path. He reforms and reinvents the Brotherhood as his world's X-Men. He retains the powers of Magneto, Professor X, Cannonball and two other unknown mutants.

Appearance in other media

Mimic appears in the X-Men animated series in the beginning of the episode "One Man's Worth", as a member of the Mutant Resistance fighting a quadruped robot. He has the muscular body of the Beast and Angel's wings, and he shoots an optic blast, seemingly having the mutant powers of the original X-Men permanently. X-Men, an animated series, debuted on October 31, 1992 (the 1993–1994 season) on the Fox Network as part of Fox’s “Fox Kids” Saturday morning lineup, which featured cartoons such as X-Men, Bobby’s World, and Life with Louie, and live-action programming such as VR Troopers...

In issue #6 of the X-Men Evolution comic book, Mimic befriends Spyke but leaves the team due to his arrogance. Unlike in the regular comics, his body (designwise) remains the same when he copies powers. X-Men: Evolution is an animated series containing the original cast of X-Men, mostly depicted as teenagers and some as adults. ... Spyke (Evan Daniels) is a character who was briefly a member of the X-Men in the animated series X-Men Evolution. ...

External links

• Mimic on the Marvel Universe Character Bio Wiki