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The Skrull civilization is organized into a highly aggressive and militaristic Empire that has been the dominant power in the Andromeda Galaxy for thousands of years. In the known Marvel Universe, only the Kree and the Shi'ar have the resources to match the Skrull Empire. Pretorian Guards, Roman Soldiers Military has two broad meanings. ... JASON YOU SUCK!!!!!!! The Andromeda Galaxy (IPA: , also known as Messier 31, M31, or NGC 224; older texts often called it the Great Andromeda Nebula) is a spiral galaxy approximately 2. ... The Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the fictional Marvel Universe. ... The Shiar, pronounced // (Shee-ARR), are a fictional species of aliens in the Marvel Comics universe. ...

Conception

In creating the Skrulls, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby drew upon stereotypes of extraterrestrial life common in science fiction. Skrull skin color suggested the concept of little green men, and Skrull shapeshifting and infiltration abilities recalled the then-recent horror-thriller film Invasion of the Body Snatchers.^[1] The name "Skrull" also hints at the word "skull", bringing to mind images of death (in the Portuguese versions of Marvel Comics, the Skrulls are known as os caveiras - literally "the skulls"). The cover of the first issue of the Fantastic Four to feature the Skrulls is also highly evocative of the Skrulls' origins as pulp fiction alien invaders: For the fictional character of this name, see Stan Lee (Judge Dredd character). ... Jack Kirby (August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994) was one of the most influential, recognizable, and prolific artists in American comic books, and the co-creator of such enduring characters and popular culture icons as the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, the Hulk, Captain America, and hundreds of others stretching... This article is about Extraterrestrial life. ... Science fiction is a form of speculative fiction principally dealing with the impact of imagined science and technology, or both, upon society and persons as individuals. ... Little green men is a popular expression used to describe extraterrestrial life. ... Tsarevna Frog by Viktor Vasnetsov: a frog metamorphoses into a princess Shapeshifting is a common theme in mythology and folklore, as well as in science fiction and fantasy. ... Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a 1956 science fiction film. ... It has been suggested that temporal fenestra be merged into this article or section. ... Flynns Detective Fiction from 1941. ...

THEY WERE MERCILESS! THEY WERE INHUMAN! THEY HAD POWERS FAR GREATER THAN EARTHMEN! THEY WERE THE DEADLY "SKRULLS FROM OUTER SPACE!"

Though originally nothing more than stereotypical alien invaders bent on conquest, writers have over the years written Skrull characters into more complex and multifaceted roles. The alien invasion is a common theme in science fiction stories and film, in which a technologically-superior extraterrestrial society invades Earth with the intent to replace human life, or to enslave it under a colonial system, or in some cases, to use humans as food. ...

Fictional species biography

Millions of years ago, the Celestials performed genetic experiments on the reptilian ancestors of the Skrulls, resulting in three branches of Skrulls that eventually warred with one another. The Deviant branch - possessing the innate ability to shapeshift - were triumphant, and after wiping out all other Skrulls began to expand their territory. The Deviant branch would later split into two more groups, being the modern Skrulls and an anomaly called the Dire Wraiths, a parasitic race that could still shapeshift and had use of magic, but were not as technologically advanced as the Skrulls (the Dire Wraiths were eventually exterminated through the efforts of Rom Spaceknight). The Celestials are a group of fictional characters and extra-terrestrial beings that appear in the Marvel Universe. ... Subclasses Anapsida Diapsida Synonyms Reptilia Laurenti, 1768 Reptiles are tetrapods and amniotes, animals whose embryos are surrounded by an amniotic membrane, and members of the class Sauropsida. ... The Deviants are a fictional race of superhumans in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Shapeshifting, transformation or transmogrification refers to a change in the form or shape of a person. ... The Dire Wraiths are a fictional extraterrestrial race that is part of the Marvel Comics Universe. ... Rom the Spaceknight is a fictional cyborg space hero. ...

The modern Skrulls originate from the planet of Skrullos, and were originally a mercantile civilization, primarily interested in free trade and willing to share their technology with all races they deemed worthy. A Skrull delegation to the planet Hala, home to the then barbaric Kree and the peaceful Cotati, held a contest between the two races to determine with whom the Skrulls would trade. The Cotati won, but the vengeful Kree massacred the Skrull delegation, took over the Skrull landing spaceship by force, and developed their own technology from it with which to begin waging war against the Skrulls. Kree aggression forces the Skrulls to become a militaristic civilization, and the Kree-Skrull War continues for thousands of years with only brief interruptions.^[2] About 100,000 years ago, the Skrull Throneworld was moved from Skrullos to the more central Tarnax IV. Free trade is an economic concept referring to the selling of products between countries without tariffs or other trade barriers. ... By the mid 20th century humans had achieved a mastery of technology sufficient to leave the surface of the Earth for the first time and explore space. ... The Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the fictional Marvel Universe. ... The Cotati are a fictional alien race in the Marvel Universe. ... The Kree-Skrull War, in the fictional Marvel Universe, was a series of conflicts between the Kree Empire of the Greater Magellanic Cloud and the Skrulls of the Andromeda Galaxy that lasted for several million years. ...

The Skrull Empire eventually decides to conquer Earth, but fails to take into account the appearance of the modern superhero. As a result, the Skrulls are repeatedly drawn into conflicts with metahumans such as the Fantastic Four and the Avengers: For the Aqua Teen Hunger Force episode, see Super Hero (Aqua Teen Hunger Force episode). ...

• An initial scouting party impersonates the Fantastic Four and attempts to have them incarcerated but are beaten through trickery.^[3]

• In retaliation the Skrull Emperor Dorrek VII dispatches Kl'rt, a Skrull known as the Super-Skrull to Earth to defeat the Fantastic Four. Kl'rt possesses the powers of the entire Fantastic Four (in addition to shapeshifting and hypnotism ) and holds the team at bay until Mr. Fantastic discovers the source of his power.^[4]

• The Fantastic Four travel to Tarnax IV and find the Skrull responsible for the murder of Susan and Johnny Storm's father^[5]

• A princess from Xandar accidentally teleports to Earth and draws the Fantastic Four into a war between Xandar and the Skrulls. The invasion of Xandar by the Skrulls is stalled and is resolved several years later.^[6]

• The Kree-Skrull War: The Kree Accuser Ronan wrests control of the Empire from the Supreme Intelligence and attacks the Skrulls, reigniting the Kree-Skrull War. The Avengers become involved once the Super Skrull kidnaps Captain Marvel, and in turn battle a Kree Sentry robot, three of the original Skrulls that fought the Fantastic Four, SHIELD agents, rogue Inhumans and legions of Skrulls. The Supreme Intelligence ends the immediate conflict by revealing to Avengers' ally Rick Jones that he has vast mental potential, which is then used to freeze all combatants in place. The Supreme Intelligence then announces that while the Kree and Skrulls have reached genetic dead ends, the human race displays incredible untapped potential.^[7] Despite this development there is still bad blood between the Kree and the Skrulls, and years later the cosmic being the Watcher adjudicates over a duel between champions from both races: Colonel Bel-Dann of the Kree and Warlord Raksor of the Skrulls. Unfortunately, after one year of conflict the duel is deadlocked and is ultimately abandoned with no resolution.^[8]

The Avengers battle the Skrulls in Avengers vol. 1, #96. Art by Neal Adams

Ironically, it is revealed years later that the conflict actually produced a Kree-Skrull hybrid - Hulkling - who is the child of one-time lovers Captain Marvel and the Skrull princess Anelle.^[9] The Super-Skrull (Klrt) is a fictional character who appears in the Marvel Universe. ... Hypnosis, as defined by the American Psychological Association Division of Psychological Hypnosis, is a procedure during which a health professional or researcher suggests that a client, patient, or experimental participant experience changes in sensations, perceptions, thoughts, or behavior. ... Mister Fantastic is a Marvel Comics superhero who is the leader of the Fantastic Four. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Ronan may refer to: Ronan (Harry Potter), a character from the Harry Potter universe Ronan (album), Ronan Keatings debut album Saint Ronan Ronan the Accuser, a comic book supervillain Ronan (author) This is a disambiguation page — a list of articles associated with the same title. ... The Supreme Intelligence is a fictional organic computer featured in several Marvel Comics stories. ... The Kree-Skrull War, in the fictional Marvel Universe, was a series of conflicts between the Kree Empire of the Greater Magellanic Cloud and the Skrulls of the Andromeda Galaxy that lasted for several million years. ... The Sentries are fictional characters in the Marvel Universe. ... A shield is a protective device, meant to intercept attacks. ... The Inhumans are a fictional race of superhumans in the Marvel Comics Universe, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. ... Rick Jones is a common name, shared by several well-known people, including: Rick Jones (actor) Rick Jones (comics) Rick Jones (television presenter) This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... There are a number of uses for the term Watcher: The Watchers are the fallen angels of the Bible and the Book of Enoch, who fell to earth in the days of Jared in Genesis, instead falling to Hell. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Neal Adams (born June 6, 1941, Governors Island, Manhattan, New York City) is an American comic book and commercial artist best known for his highly naturalistic style of illustration. ...

Galactus and Zabyk's Disaster

Years later Emperor Dorrek VII's wife, Empress R'klll, stages a coup and kills him to become ruling Empress herself.^[10] Empress R'klll's reign is short-lived, however, due to the arrival of the World Devourer Galactus. After his Herald Nova (Frankie Raye) annihilates the Skrull fleet, Galactus devours Tarnax IV, killing millions of Skrulls - including R'klll and the Princess Anelle.^[11] It has been suggested that Power Cosmic be merged into this article or section. ... The Nova name has also been used by Frankie Raye. ...

Galactus's consumption of Tarnax IV throws the entire Skrull Empire into disarray and civil war. Five warlords vie for leadership of the Empire and the ensuing conflict sparks the second Kree-Skrull War.^[12] A civil war is a war in which parties within the same culture, society or nationality fight against each other for the control of political power. ...

It is during this time of civil war that the Skrulls Zabyk and Myrn detonate a genetic "hyperwave bomb" which prevents all Skrulls, everywhere in the universe, from shapeshifting, trapping them in whatever form they occupied at the time.^[13] The Skrull Empire is on the verge of collapse, until the Kl'rt the Super-Skrull is rescued from the Van Allen radiation belt, where he had been trapped as a stream of dissociated particles. The Super Skrull is not affected as he is not in physical form at the time of detonation. The Super-Skrull (Klrt) is a fictional character who appears in the Marvel Universe. ... Van Allen radiation belts The Van Allen Radiation Belt is a torus of energetic charged particles (plasma) around Earth, held in place by Earths magnetic field. ...

After reintegration, the Super Skrull joins forces with the Silver Surfer, who introduces him to S'byll, one of the five claimants to the Skrull Throne. Using Kl'rt as a template, S'byll is able to regain her shapeshifting abilities and then to restore them to all Skrulls.^[14] S'byll is then soon acclaimed as the new Empress by the Skrull race, and negotiates a truce with the Kree after defeating them in a decisive battle.^[15] This article is about the comic book character. ...

Setbacks

Some time later a Skrull called Paibok mounts a campaign to invade Earth, using another Skrull called Lyja as an infiltrator. The plan, however, fails, and ends with the Fantastic Four destroying the "Skrull War World", the Skrulls' largest attack ship.^[16] This loss is compounded when the villain Devos the Devastator destroys the new Skrull Throneworld - which was established after Galactus devoured Tarnax IV.^[17] S'byll is killed when the Throneworld is destroyed, causing the collapse of the Skrull Empire once more. Paibok the Power Skrull is a fictional character, a supervillain appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Lyja is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Devos the Devastator is a fictional supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. ...

The Skrull Empire is also the first of the major interstellar empires to be invaded by the forces of Annihilus. The Annihilation Wave has laid waste to much of the Empire, with its superweapon, the Harvester of Sorrow, destroying dozens of Skrull planets.^[18] Annihilus, sometimes called the Living Death That Walks, is a Marvel Comics supervillain. ... Annihilation is a Marvel Comics crossover event highlighting several relatively under-used outer space-related characters of the Marvel Universe. ...

The Skrulls are now attempting to convince Hulkling to become the new Emperor,^[19] although this is opposed by the Baroness S'Bak, who wishes to take power herself. Hulkling (Teddy Altman) is a fictional comic book superhero and a member of the Young Avengers, a team of superheroes in the Marvel Comics universe. ...

Recent Developments

During a battle with the New Avengers, Elektra - the then leader of the criminal ninja organisation The Hand, was stabbed through the stomach by Echo, killing her and revealing her to be a Skrull. Despite their superior senses, Wolverine, Spider-Man and Doctor Strange were completely unaware of her true nature prior to her death.^[20][21] ... Elektra Natchios, usually known only by her first name Elektra, is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. ... The Hand is a group of fictional supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Echo, also known as Ronin, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superheroine and a supporting character of Daredevil. ... For other uses, see Wolverine (disambiguation). ... Spider-Man swinging around his hometown, New York City. ... Doctor Strange is a fictional character, a comic book sorcerer and superhero in the Marvel Comics Universe. ...

This incident provoked speculation amongst the New Avengers as to who else might be a Skrull - with Tony Stark being one of the prime candidates due to his actions over the last few months, as well as infighting. While returning to the United States aboard Danny Rand's aircraft, the massive power outage caused by the Mighty Avengers' battle with Ultron caused the aircraft to lose power. As the only New Avenger able to fly Spider-Woman abandoned the aircraft (thrown out against her will by Wolverine). However, once the plane had crashed she returned, took the Skrull corpse, fighting off Wolverine in order to do so. Despite Cage's belief that this was evidence that she is a Skrull herself, Wolverine stated that it was far more likely that she was taking the corpse to Tony Stark as she had suggested earlier.^[22] This article is about Iron Man, the Marvel Comics superhero. ... Iron Fist (Daniel Danny Thomas Rand-Kai) is a fictional character, a superhero martial artist in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Mighty Avengers is a comic book published by Marvel Comics. ... Ultron is a fictional character, an android supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew) is a superheroine, a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. ...

It is heavely speculated that this new level of skrull camaflouge resulted from the short period of time the illuminate were in the skrull's captivity.

Appearance & abilities

Skrulls are green-skinned reptilian humanoids, of roughly the same height and weight as humans, with large pointed ears and corrugated chins. The Skrulls are known for their ability to shapeshift, and are able to assume virtually any form, be it organic (eg.cows^[23]) or inorganic (eg. lamp^[24]). As a result, the Skrulls excel at spying and infiltration. Skrulls are also able to use their shapeshifting abilities to form weapons (eg. blades and clubs) with parts of their bodies, making them dangerous hand-to-hand combatants. Subclasses Anapsida Diapsida Synonyms Reptilia Laurenti, 1768 Reptiles are tetrapods and amniotes, animals whose embryos are surrounded by an amniotic membrane, and members of the class Sauropsida. ... The term humanoid refers to any being whose body structure resembles that of a human. ... Shapeshifting, transformation or transmogrification refers to a change in the form or shape of a person. ...

The Skrull have also recently gained the ability to render themselves undetectable, when using their shapeshifting abilities, from those with superior senses such as Wolverine, Spider-Man or Doctor Strange. ^[25]

Courtesy of their advanced technology, the Skrulls have also been able to augment their abilities in certain warriors, such as the Super Skrull and Warskrulls - an elite group who with special encoding are able to emulate the powers as well as appearance of their templates.^[26]

Notable Skrull planets

The Skrull empire is made up of several planets within the Andromeda Galaxy. The Kree warrior Captain Marvel once claimed that the Skrulls would trade fifty worlds to possess a certain Kree artifact, which is an indication as to the extent of their Empire.^[27] Captain Marvel is the name of several unique fictional Marvel Comics superheros. ...

Some of the planets under Skrull control include:

• Aks'lo — paradisical vacation planet, destroyed by the Annihilation Wave^[28]

• Kral — populated by Skrulls fascinated with the culture of 1930s Earth and have attempted to replicate that time period. Skrull inhabitants of Kral maintain human rather than Skrull form.

• Satriani - Sometime after the destruction of Tarnax IV the homeworld was moved to Satriani after Satriani resident S'Byll assumed the role of empress with the aid of her lover the Super Skrull and the Silver Surfer.

• Skrullos — original Skrull homeworld

• Tarnax IV — former Skrull Throneworld, consumed by Galactus^[29]

• Tarnax VII — native planet of Xavin, a Super Skrull in training. Currently engaged in a war with non-Skrull planet Majesdane

• Zaragz'na — home of the Super-Skrull's son, destroyed by the Annihilation Wave^[30]

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Alternate versions

Ultimate Skrulls

• The Skrulls are introduced as the Chitauri, who attempt to conquer the Earth but are stopped by the Ultimates.^[31] The more traditional Skrulls appear later, and identify the Chitauri as a subversive group of Skrull terrorists.^[32]

• The Ultimate Super-Skrull appears in Ultimate Fantastic Four. At one point he is in fact the Skrull Emperor and also the oldest living Skrull (around one billion years old).^[33]

• The Skrullian Skymaster (real name Skymax) is a member of the Squadron Supreme. While created to be an alternate version of J'onn J'onzz, the Martian Manhunter, it has been revealed that Skymax possesses abilities matching the Super Skrull from Earth-616.^[34]

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In other media

• The Skrulls have appeared in every animated incarnation of the Fantastic Four, including the 1967 series, the 1978 series, the 1994 animated series and the recent 2006 series.

• The Chitauri appear in the animated movie Ultimate Avengers and the sequel, Ultimate Avengers 2.

• The Skrulls appear as villains in the RPG video game Marvel: Ultimate Alliance.

• The Skrulls appear in the Silver Surfer TV series.

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References

External links

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