J2 (comics)
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J2 is a fictional comic book
mutant
superhero
in the Marvel Universe
. He exists in MC2, an alternate future timeline of the main Marvel continuity and is the son of the former supervillain
Juggernaut
. J2 is a member of the future incarnation of the Avengers
, A-Next
. J2 once had his own series, which lasted for twelve issues. He has made a few appearances in Spider-Girl
(also set in the MC2 universe, starring the daughter of Spider-Man
).
He also made appearances as a supporting character in the first series of A-Next as well as the limited series Last Hero Standing and Last Planet Standing.
When Zane was harassed by school bully Miller Hallendale, he discovered that he had inherited the powers of his father. His father's powers, received from the mystical Ruby of Cyttorak, transform their wielder into a large behemoth with enchanted armor, granting amongst other things, super-strength and enhanced endurance. It is through an act of will that Zane can transform himself into a similar appearance, also granting him super-strength and heightened endurance. Unlike his father, he had to fashion his own Juggernaut armor by himself. A constant trademark of his costume is his father's flannel
shirt tied around his waist.
Calling himself J2, Zane was offered membership to the group called A-Next, themselves also children of heroes, notably the Avengers. Although J2 was also offered membership with a group known as the Uncanny X-People
, led by an older Jubilee, he turned them down, albeit remaining friends with the team and assisting them on a few occasions. Similarly, Magneta
, the self-styled mistress of magnetism, offered J2 a spot amongst the new villainous group she was forming, but she was also turned down.
J2 later learned of the reason behind his father's disappearance from Cyclops
, leader of the X-Men. Juggernaut was being held prisoner by a villain called Nemesus in an alternate dimension. Thanks to the Sorcerer Supreme
Doc Magus, J2 was able to locate his father and then rescue him, reuniting his parents. Later announcing his retirement, Juggernaut was content to let J2 carry on his legacy, having proven himself worthy of the powers he wielded.
In the recent Avengers Next
series, J2 has professed an attraction to Thena
, the daughter of Thor
, much to fellow A-Next member Bluestreak
's chagrin.
assaults. His only limitation is that if he uses his powers for too long, he will uncontrollably revert to his normal human form.
Comic book
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mutant
Mutant (Marvel Comics)
In comic books published by Marvel Comics, a mutant is an organism who possesses a genetic trait called an X-gene that allows the mutant to naturally develop superhuman powers and abilities...
superhero
Superhero
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in the Marvel Universe
Marvel Universe
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. He exists in MC2, an alternate future timeline of the main Marvel continuity and is the son of the former 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...
Juggernaut
Juggernaut (comics)
The Juggernaut is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in X-Men #12 , and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby....
. J2 is a member of the future incarnation of the Avengers
Avengers (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...
, A-Next
A-Next
A-Next is the Marvel Comics' MC2 universe version of the Avengers. The team made its first appearance in What If? #105, the first comic featuring Spider-Girl, and the team's origin story was told in the A-Next #1, cover dated October 1998....
. J2 once had his own series, which lasted for twelve issues. He has made a few appearances in Spider-Girl
Spider-Girl
Spider-Girl is a superheroine in Marvel Comics' MC2 universe. The character was created by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz as the teenage daughter of Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson, and first appeared in What If #105...
(also set in the MC2 universe, starring the daughter of Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Spider-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...
).
Publication history
After his initial appearance, J2 ended up with his own self-titled ongoing series. However, the series was cancelled after only 12 issues.He also made appearances as a supporting character in the first series of A-Next as well as the limited series Last Hero Standing and Last Planet Standing.
Fictional character biography
Zane Yama is the son of Cain Marko and lawyer Sachi Yama. J2 lived most of his younger life without the guidance of his father, Juggernaut, who had gone missing on a mission with the X-Men.When Zane was harassed by school bully Miller Hallendale, he discovered that he had inherited the powers of his father. His father's powers, received from the mystical Ruby of Cyttorak, transform their wielder into a large behemoth with enchanted armor, granting amongst other things, super-strength and enhanced endurance. It is through an act of will that Zane can transform himself into a similar appearance, also granting him super-strength and heightened endurance. Unlike his father, he had to fashion his own Juggernaut armor by himself. A constant trademark of his costume is his father's flannel
Flannel
Flannel is a soft woven fabric, of various fineness. Flannel was originally made from carded wool or worsted yarn, but is now often made from either wool, cotton, or synthetic fibre. Flannel may be brushed to create extra softness or remain unbrushed. The brushing process is a mechanical process...
shirt tied around his waist.
Calling himself J2, Zane was offered membership to the group called A-Next, themselves also children of heroes, notably the Avengers. Although J2 was also offered membership with a group known as the Uncanny X-People
X-People
The X-People are a fictional comic book superhero team in the Marvel Universe. They exist in MC2, an alternate future timeline of the main Marvel continuity. The team have appeared in the MC2 series J2 and Spider-Girl...
, led by an older Jubilee, he turned them down, albeit remaining friends with the team and assisting them on a few occasions. Similarly, Magneta
Magneta
Magneta is a fictional character who appeared in the Marvel Comics' MC2 series J2.-Fictional character biography:When J2 was invited to join a new superhero team, he was met by Magneta, the "Mistress of Magnetism". She was a mutant who idolized Magneto, and used her own magnetic powers to emulate him...
, the self-styled mistress of magnetism, offered J2 a spot amongst the new villainous group she was forming, but she was also turned down.
J2 later learned of the reason behind his father's disappearance from Cyclops
Cyclops (comics)
Cyclops is a fictional character, the leader of the X-Men superhero team in the . A mutant, Cyclops emits a powerful energy beam from his eyes...
, leader of the X-Men. Juggernaut was being held prisoner by a villain called Nemesus in an alternate dimension. Thanks to the Sorcerer Supreme
Sorcerer Supreme
Sorcerer Supreme or Sorceress Supreme is a title granted in the fictional Marvel Universe to the "practitioner of the mystic or magic arts who has greater skills than all others or commands a greater portion of the ambient magical energies than any other organism on a given world or dimension". By...
Doc Magus, J2 was able to locate his father and then rescue him, reuniting his parents. Later announcing his retirement, Juggernaut was content to let J2 carry on his legacy, having proven himself worthy of the powers he wielded.
In the recent Avengers Next
A-Next
A-Next is the Marvel Comics' MC2 universe version of the Avengers. The team made its first appearance in What If? #105, the first comic featuring Spider-Girl, and the team's origin story was told in the A-Next #1, cover dated October 1998....
series, J2 has professed an attraction to Thena
Thena (MC2)
Thena is a fictional comic book character appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. She is a member of the Asgardian race. She exists in MC2, a possible future timeline of the main Marvel continuity and is the daughter of the Avenger and god of Thunder, Thor....
, the daughter of Thor
Thor (Marvel Comics)
Thor is a fictional superhero who appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby....
, much to fellow A-Next member Bluestreak
Bluestreak (comics)
Bluestreak is a fictional character who appeared in the Marvel Comics series A-Next. Though not related to Quicksilver, her powers and costume certainly invoke him, in the same way many of the MC2 universe characters resemble those of Earth-616.-Fictional character biography:Little is known about...
's chagrin.
Powers and abilities
J2 has the power to change from his normal teenaged form into a massively muscled form with nearly all of the powers of his father, the Juggernaut. He is superhumanly strong and durable, and once he starts moving, he is almost impossible to stop. In battle, he wears a helmet similar in nature to that worn by his father which protects his mind from psychicTelepathy
Telepathy , is the induction of mental states from one mind to another. The term was coined in 1882 by the classical scholar Fredric W. H. Myers, a founder of the Society for Psychical Research, and has remained more popular than the more-correct expression thought-transference...
assaults. His only limitation is that if he uses his powers for too long, he will uncontrollably revert to his normal human form.