Femizons
Encyclopedia
Femizon may refer to one of two groups owned by Marvel Comics
and appearing in their Marvel Universe
.
The first group to be called Femizons were the women of Femizonia
, a gyniarchal future world in an alternate timeline where women had become Amazon
-like warriors, ruling over male slaves. It was this world that produced Thundra
, a recurring enemy, and later ally, of The Thing
.
The second group to be called Femizons was a group of all-female supervillain
s in the Marvel Comics
universe. They were enemies mainly for Captain America
, and their goal was to conquer Earth
and create a utopia where women ruled. Led by Superia
, who claimed to be inspired by stories of Thundra's Femizons, the group consisted of a large number of established female criminals and super villainesses.
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
and appearing in their Marvel Universe
Marvel Universe
The Marvel Universe is the shared fictional universe where most comic book titles and other media published by Marvel Entertainment take place, including those featuring Marvel's most familiar characters, such as Spider-Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, and the Avengers.The Marvel Universe is further...
.
The first group to be called Femizons were the women of Femizonia
Femizonia (Marvel Comics)
Femizonia is the new name given to the planet Earth in the 23rd century in multiple alternate realities that have appeared in the shared superhero universe published by Marvel Comics, and was originally created by Stan Lee and John Romita...
, a gyniarchal future world in an alternate timeline where women had become Amazon
Amazons
The Amazons are a nation of all-female warriors in Greek mythology and Classical antiquity. Herodotus placed them in a region bordering Scythia in Sarmatia...
-like warriors, ruling over male slaves. It was this world that produced Thundra
Thundra
Thundra is a Marvel Comics superheroine who is often aligned with the Fantastic Four. She is a powerful, red haired, amazon-like warrior, or Femizon, from a matriarchal, technologically advanced future timeline where men have been subjugated by women...
, a recurring enemy, and later ally, of The Thing
Thing (comics)
The Thing is a fictional character, a founding member of the superhero team known as the Fantastic Four in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee in The Fantastic Four #1...
.
The second group to be called Femizons was a group of all-female supervillain
Supervillain
A supervillain or supervillainess is a variant of the villain character type, commonly found in comic books, action movies and science fiction in various media.They are sometimes used as foils to superheroes and other fictional heroes...
s in the Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
universe. They were enemies mainly for Captain America
Captain America
Captain America is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 , from Marvel Comics' 1940s predecessor, Timely Comics, and was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby...
, and their goal was to conquer Earth
Earth
Earth is the third planet from the Sun, and the densest and fifth-largest of the eight planets in the Solar System. It is also the largest of the Solar System's four terrestrial planets...
and create a utopia where women ruled. Led by Superia
Superia
Superia is a fictional character, a misandrist supervillain and criminal scientist in the Marvel Universe. She was created by writer Mark Gruenwald and artist Rik Levins in Captain America Superia (Dr. Deidre Wentworth) is a fictional character, a misandrist supervillain and criminal scientist in...
, who claimed to be inspired by stories of Thundra's Femizons, the group consisted of a large number of established female criminals and super villainesses.
Superia's Lieutenants
- Blackbird, otherwise known as Jackdaw, a HulkHulk (comics)The Hulk is a fictional character, a superhero in the . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1 ....
villainess that had mechanical wings and an array of weaponry. - Iron MaidenIron Maiden (comics)Iron Maiden is a fictional Russian supervillain in the Marvel Comics Universe, most notably an enemy of the Black Widow.-Fictional character biography:...
, a skilled assassin and Black Widow villainess that wears a metal suit protecting her from physical harm. - MoonstoneMoonstone (comics)Moonstone is a fictional character, both a supervillain and superheroine in Marvel Comics' Marvel Universe.-Publication history:...
, villainess with abilities of flight, intangibility, emitting light, and projection of energy blasts. - NightshadeNightshade (Marvel Comics)Nightshade , formerly known as Dr. Nightshade and Deadly Nightshade is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe. She first appeared in Captain America #164 and was created by Steve Englehart and Alan Lee Weiss....
, Captain AmericaCaptain AmericaCaptain America is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 , from Marvel Comics' 1940s predecessor, Timely Comics, and was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby...
villainess and second-in-command of the Femizons; mad scientistMad scientistA mad scientist is a stock character of popular fiction, specifically science fiction. The mad scientist may be villainous or antagonistic, benign or neutral, and whether insane, eccentric, or simply bumbling, mad scientists often work with fictional technology in order to forward their schemes, if...
, has the ability to secrete pheromones. - SnapdragonSnapdragon (comics)Snapdragon is a Japanese supervillain in the Marvel Comics Universe. She first appeared in Marvel Fanfare vol. 1 #12 and was created by Ralph Macchio and George Pérez.-Fictional character biography:...
, martial artist and long-time enemy of DiamondbackDiamondback (comics)Diamondback is the name of four fictional characters appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:Diamondback first appeared in Captain America #310 , written by Mark Gruenwald and illustrated by Paul Neary.-Willis Stryker:The first Diamondback was a foe of Luke Cage...
. - MODAMMODAMMODAM is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional character biography:AIM mutated one of their female agents into a large headed creature. This agent claimed to be Henry Pym's deceased first wife, Maria Troyvana. Pym took her in, believing she was his late wife, but she was secretly...
, a MODOKMODOKMODOK is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Tales of Suspense #93 MODOK (acronym for Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing) is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character...
-like super-genius created by A.I.M.Advanced Idea MechanicsA.I.M. is a fictional terrorist organization in the . The organization first appeared in Strange Tales #146 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.-Publication history:...
, has various psionic abilities.
Members
- AnacondaAnaconda (comics)Anaconda is a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe who was created by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio and first appeared in Marvel Two-in-One #64 in June 1980.-Fictional character biography:...
, member of the Serpent SocietySerpent SocietyThe Serpent Society is a fictional organization of snake-themed supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. The group was initially formed from the membership of a previous supervillain team, the Serpent Squad. The group, like its predecessor, has been made up of longtime antagonists of Captain...
and Six PackSix Pack (comics)The Six Pack is a team of fictional characters in the Marvel Comics Universe. The original team debuted in X-Force #8, March , created by Fabian Nicieza and Rob Liefeld.-Fictional team biography:...
, a massive woman with the ability to elongate her limbs, also has super strength to constrict her enemies, can breathe underwater, and super regenerative abilities. - ArclightArclight (comics)Arclight is a mutant supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:Arclight first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #210-211 , and was created by Chris Claremont and John Romita Jr....
, member of the MaraudersMarauders (comics)The Marauders is a team of fictional supervillain characters in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist John Romita, Jr., the team first appear in Uncanny X-Men #210 The Marauders is a team of fictional supervillain characters in comic books published by...
, a super-strong woman who creates shockwaves upon physical force. - AspAsp (comics)The Asp is a former supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe, most notably a member of the Serpent Society and BAD Girls, Inc.. She was created by Mark Gruenwald and Paul Neary, and first appeared in Captain America vol. 1 #310....
, former member of the Serpent SocietySerpent SocietyThe Serpent Society is a fictional organization of snake-themed supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. The group was initially formed from the membership of a previous supervillain team, the Serpent Squad. The group, like its predecessor, has been made up of longtime antagonists of Captain...
, now a part of BAD Girls, Inc.BAD Girls, Inc.B.A.D. Girls, Inc. is a fictional group of female adventurers who all have had criminal records. The group first appeared in Captain America vol. 1 #385. Three of the group's four members were previously members of the Serpent Society...
, a snake-charmer that shoots blasts that cause paralysis. - BattleaxeBattleaxe (comics)Battleaxe is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe-Publication history:Battleaxe first appeared in The Thing #33 , and was created by Michael Carlin and Ron Wilson....
, former GrapplerGrapplers (comics)The Grapplers are a fictional organization in the Marvel Comics universe. It was a loosely-organized band of female wrestlers, most of whom gained superhuman strength after their first published appearances, through the group known as Power Broker, Inc....
, a muscular super-strong woman that uses an axe as her weapon of choice. - Black Lotus, an Asian assassin and enemy of Black Widow.
- Black MambaBlack Mamba (comics)Black Mamba is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe, most notably a member of the Serpent Society and BAD Girls, Inc.-Publication history:...
, former member of the Serpent SocietySerpent SocietyThe Serpent Society is a fictional organization of snake-themed supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. The group was initially formed from the membership of a previous supervillain team, the Serpent Squad. The group, like its predecessor, has been made up of longtime antagonists of Captain...
, now apart of BAD Girls, Inc.BAD Girls, Inc.B.A.D. Girls, Inc. is a fictional group of female adventurers who all have had criminal records. The group first appeared in Captain America vol. 1 #385. Three of the group's four members were previously members of the Serpent Society...
, has the ability to pluck the image of her victim's loved one and use darkforceDarkforce-Description:It is a powerful, extra-dimensional energy that can be manipulated in slightly different ways by a handful of beings that are attuned to it. There are slight yet inconclusive hints that it may be a corruptive influence of some kind and perhaps even sentient...
to embody that person, eventually suffocating them. - Bloodlust, ferocious member of the Femme Fatales; has enhanced strength, speed, agility, and senses.
- BombshellBombshell (Marvel Comics)Bombshell is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. Bombshell first appeared in Hawkeye Vol...
, HawkeyeHawkeye (comics)Hawkeye , also known as Goliath and Ronin, is a fictional character that appears in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Tales of Suspense #57 and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Don Heck. Hawkeye joined the Avengers in Avengers Vol. 1 #16 Hawkeye...
enemy, expert juggler that uses explosives. - Chimera, a metamorph that can grow wings and claws.
- Dansen MacabreDansen MacabreDansen Macabre is a fictional character, a comic book supervillainess owned by Marvel Comics who exists in that company's Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Dansen Macabre first appeared in Marvel Team-Up Dansen Macabre is a fictional character, a comic book supervillainess owned by Marvel Comics...
, a hypnotist that kills her victims by dancing. - DiamondbackDiamondback (comics)Diamondback is the name of four fictional characters appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:Diamondback first appeared in Captain America #310 , written by Mark Gruenwald and illustrated by Paul Neary.-Willis Stryker:The first Diamondback was a foe of Luke Cage...
, former member of the Serpent SocietySerpent SocietyThe Serpent Society is a fictional organization of snake-themed supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. The group was initially formed from the membership of a previous supervillain team, the Serpent Squad. The group, like its predecessor, has been made up of longtime antagonists of Captain...
, now a member of BAD Girls, Inc.BAD Girls, Inc.B.A.D. Girls, Inc. is a fictional group of female adventurers who all have had criminal records. The group first appeared in Captain America vol. 1 #385. Three of the group's four members were previously members of the Serpent Society...
, throws diamonds laced with a variety of chemicals (acid, poison), ex-girlfriend of Captain AmericaCaptain AmericaCaptain America is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 , from Marvel Comics' 1940s predecessor, Timely Comics, and was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby...
. - DragonflyDragonfly (Marvel Comics)Dragonfly is a fictional supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:Dragonfly first appeared in X-Men #94-95 , and was created by Chris Claremont and Len Wein....
, villainess with flight and hypnotic abilities, former member of the Masters of EvilMasters of EvilThe Masters of Evil is a name for a number of fictional supervillain teams that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first version of the team appeared in The Avengers #6 , with the lineup continually changing over the years....
. - FrenzyJoanna CargillJoanna Cargill, also known as Frenzy, is a fictional character, a mutant superhuman in the Marvel Comics universe. She has been a member of supervillain groups, including the Alliance of Evil and the Acolytes, as well as the superhero team the X-Men....
, super-strong mutant with steel-hard skin, member of the Alliance of EvilAlliance of EvilThe Alliance of Evil is a name used for a fictional group of supervillains that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:...
, AcolytesAcolytes (comics)The Acolytes is a team of comic book mutant supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. The Acolytes followed the principles of the mutant Magneto, particularly the mutant right of superiority over normal humans. Some members of the Acolytes even worshipped him with a religious fervor and regarded...
, and X-MenX-MenThe X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1...
. - GladiatrixGladiatrix (comics)Gladiatrix is a fictional heroine published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:Gladiatrix first appeared in Thing #33 , and was created by Mike Carlin and Ron Wilson....
, member of the Grapplers and a professional wrestler with super strength. - Golddigger, Captain AmericaCaptain AmericaCaptain America is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 , from Marvel Comics' 1940s predecessor, Timely Comics, and was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby...
villain that has no super powers; relies on her feminine charm. - Gypsy MothSkein (comics)Skein is a fictional character, a mutant supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:...
, former ThunderboltThunderbolts (comics)The Thunderbolts are a Marvel Comics superhero team, which consists mostly of former supervillains. The group first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #449 , and was created by Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley.-Publication history:...
with the ability to fly and manipulate various organic objects. - Ice Princess, villainess with the ability to control ice.
- ImpalaImpala (Marvel Comics)Impala is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe.-Fictional character biography:Impala is female, and was apparently born in Zambia, Africa. She is a mercenary and professional criminal, but follows a strict honor code. A non-powered athlete and fighter, she carries various throwing...
, African javelin thrower, former member of BAD Girls, Inc.BAD Girls, Inc.B.A.D. Girls, Inc. is a fictional group of female adventurers who all have had criminal records. The group first appeared in Captain America vol. 1 #385. Three of the group's four members were previously members of the Serpent Society... - IonIon (Marvel Comics)Ion , is a fictional supervillain character in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional character biography:Voletta Todd was born in Augusta, Georgia. She was the niece of World War II superhero, the Blazing Skull...
, Fantastic FourFantastic FourThe Fantastic Four is a fictional superhero team appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The group debuted in The Fantastic Four #1 , which helped to usher in a new level of realism in the medium...
character, projects electromagnetic energy. - Karisma, Fantastic FourFantastic FourThe Fantastic Four is a fictional superhero team appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The group debuted in The Fantastic Four #1 , which helped to usher in a new level of realism in the medium...
villainess that uses radiation wavelengths to become irresistible to men. - Knockout, Femme Fatale and Spider-ManSpider-ManSpider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
villainess, a super-strong woman. - MindblastMindblastMindblast is a mutant supervillain in the Marvel Comics Universe.-Fictional character biography:Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, Mindblast was selected for her impressive telekinetic abilities to join the Femme Fatales, a group of super-powered, female criminals. Her mutant powers enabled her to...
, Femme Fatale with telekinetic abilities. - MysteriaMysteria (Comics)Mysteria is a fictional supervillain in the Marvel Comics Universe. She was a member of Superia's Femizons.-Fictional character biography:...
, a villainess that uses mist as her weapon. - Pink PearlPink Pearl (comics)Pink Pearl is a Canadian super villain and terrorist in the Marvel Comics Universe.-Fictional character biography:Originally a member of a circus troupe, Pink Pearl decided to become a terrorist and attempt to take over the circus. An extremely large woman, her obesity enables her to have...
, Alpha FlightAlpha FlightAlpha Flight is a fictional superhero team published by Marvel Comics, noteworthy for being one of the few Canadian superhero teams. Created by John Byrne, the team first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #120 ....
villainess, an obese woman with above-average strength. - PoundcakesPoundcakesPoundcakes is a super villain in the Marvel Comics Universe and former member of the female villain team, the Grapplers.-Fictional character biography:...
, member of the Grapplers that creates tremors with her boots. - Princess PythonPrincess PythonPrincess Python is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics Universe, most notably as a member of the Circus of Crime. She has no superhuman abilities, but rather relies on her snake charming skills and her pet rock python snake. She has fought several superheroes, ranging from...
, former member of the Serpent SocietySerpent SocietyThe Serpent Society is a fictional organization of snake-themed supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. The group was initially formed from the membership of a previous supervillain team, the Serpent Squad. The group, like its predecessor, has been made up of longtime antagonists of Captain...
and Circus of Crime, a villainess that uses a pet boa constrictorBoa constrictorThe Boa constrictor is a large, heavy-bodied species of snake. It is a member of the family Boidae found in North, Central, and South America, as well as some islands in the Caribbean. A staple of private collections and public displays, its color pattern is highly variable yet distinctive...
as her weapon. - QuicksandQuicksand (comics)Quicksand is a fictional character, a supervillain appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. Her first appearance was in Thor #392.-Fictional character biography:...
, former member of the Masters of EvilMasters of EvilThe Masters of Evil is a name for a number of fictional supervillain teams that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first version of the team appeared in The Avengers #6 , with the lineup continually changing over the years....
, a woman with super strength and the ability to turn her body into sand. - Screaming MimiSongbird (comics)Songbird , formerly known as Screaming Mimi, is a fictional character, a superheroine and former supervillainess in the Marvel Comics Universe.-Publication history:...
, member of the ThunderboltsThunderbolts (comics)The Thunderbolts are a Marvel Comics superhero team, which consists mostly of former supervillains. The group first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #449 , and was created by Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley.-Publication history:...
, had (then) a sonic scream. - Steel Wind, Ghost RiderGhost Rider (comics)Ghost Rider is the name of several fictional supernatural antiheroes appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Marvel had previously used the name for a Western character whose name was later changed to Night Rider and subsequently to Phantom Rider.The first supernatural Ghost Rider is...
villainess, a cyborg with enhanced strength and durability. - TitaniaTitania (Grapplers)Davida DeVito, now known as Lascivious and formerly known as Titania, is a fictional supervillain appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Fictional character biography:...
, villainess with super strength and durability, wife of the Absorbing ManAbsorbing ManThe Absorbing Man is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Journey into Mystery #114 The Absorbing Man (Carl "Crusher" Creel) is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first...
. - VaporVapor (comics)Vapor is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe who first appeared as a member of the villainous group, the U-Foes. She is the sister of teammate, X-Ray.-Publication history:...
, member of the U-Foes, can transform into any gaseous matter. - VertigoVertigo (Marvel Comics)Vertigo is a native of the Savage Land who obtained superhuman powers at a young age by genetic engineering. Her powers enable her to render a person severely dizzy and even unconscious.-Fictional character biography:...
, member of the Savage Land MutatesSavage Land MutatesThe Savage Land Mutates are a fictional Marvel Comics supervillain group based in the Savage Land, a hidden Antarctic environment of dinosaurs and primitive people in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional team biography:...
and MaraudersMarauders (comics)The Marauders is a team of fictional supervillain characters in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist John Romita, Jr., the team first appear in Uncanny X-Men #210 The Marauders is a team of fictional supervillain characters in comic books published by...
, a mutate with the ability to cause nausea or disorientation. - Water Witch, servant of the Mole ManMole ManThe Mole Man is a comic book supervillain that exists in Marvel Comics' main shared universe. He first appeared in Fantastic Four #1, and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.-Fictional character biography:...
, a woman that can control water. - WhiplashWhiplash (comics)Whiplash is the name of several fictional characters in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Each Whiplash is a minor supervillain in the Marvel Universe, with the first and latest appearing as prominent members of Iron Man's rogues gallery.-Mark Scarlotti:...
, Femme Fatale, villainess with whips extending from her gloves. - WhiteoutWhiteout (Marvel Comics)Whiteout is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe.-Fictional character biography:She was a Savage Land dweller, recruited by the mutant Zaladane to join the Savage Land Mutates...
, Savage Land MutateSavage Land MutatesThe Savage Land Mutates are a fictional Marvel Comics supervillain group based in the Savage Land, a hidden Antarctic environment of dinosaurs and primitive people in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional team biography:...
with the ability to project beams of light, often blinding her enemies. - Wrangler, Black Widow villainess that uses cowboy-themed weapons.
- YellowjacketYellowjacket (Rita DeMara)Yellowjacket is a fictional character, as initial reluctant supervillainess and later superheroine in the Marvel Comics universe...
, an initial AvengersAvengers (comics)The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers...
enemy and later member of both the Avengers and Guardians of the GalaxyGuardians of the GalaxyThe original Guardians of the Galaxy are a fictional superhero team that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Guardians first appear in Marvel Super-Heroes #18 .-Publication history:...
, who could shrink her body and also project bioelectric blasts.