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Match (Marvel Comics)
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Match is a fictional character
appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics
. A mutant
, Hammil attended the Xavier Institute
before its closing. While at the Institute, Hammil was the field leader of the Paragons training squad
.
. When it was revealed that Sinclair had been in a romantic relationship with a student, Josh Foley
, she abruptly departed from the school, leaving the Paragons without an advisor. Ultimately, former New Mutant
, Magma
stepped in to become the Paragons' mentor.
Though hot-tempered (even voted "Shortest Temper"), Hammil is a natural leader, and consequently, was named as the field leader for his squad, and is still viewed as such by his former teammates after the dissolution of the squad system.
, only 27 of the school's students retained their powers. All squads were dissolved, and the remaining students were merged into one group. Ben and his fellow former Paragons Trance
, Wolf Cub
, and Pixie
were revealed to be among the handful of still-powered Xavier students.
. When attacked by demons, he quickly joins the fight, killing several demons while trying to protect Pixie and Blindfold
. Ben participates in the final fight against Belasco
and is returned to the school after Belasco is defeated.
along with Norman Osborn declare a city-wide curfew for all citizens prohibiting public activity after dark. In Avalanche's
bar, Match, along with fellow student Hellion and other mutants angrily decide to cause a scene after curfew hours for all the world to see as a warning against the "fascism" of the Dark X-Men. As Match spreads fire throughout Union Square, the Dark X-Men come to arrest the troublemaking mutants. After a battle, they are taken into custody by the Dark X-Men. Eventually Match and the other imprisoned mutants are freed by the X-Force
and teleported to the island of Utopia
.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
appearing in comic books published by 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...
. A 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...
, Hammil attended the Xavier Institute
X-Mansion
In the fictional Marvel Comics universe, the X-Mansion is the common name for Professor Xavier's mansion. It is the base of operations and training site of the X-Men and the location of a school for mutant teenagers, the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning, formerly Xavier's School for Gifted...
before its closing. While at the Institute, Hammil was the field leader of the Paragons training squad
Paragons (comics)
The Paragons are one of the teams of mutants in the comic book series New X-Men: Academy X, in the Marvel Universe. They are students of the Xavier Institute and are instructed by members of the X-Men. The squad's colors are green, pink, and black....
.
Paragons Squad
Ben Hammil is a mutant teenager who attends the Xavier Institute. After enrolling at the Institute, Hammil was assigned to the Paragons training squad under the tutelage of Rahne SinclairWolfsbane (comics)
Wolfsbane is a Marvel Comics superheroine, associated with the X-Men.A Scottish mutant, Wolfsbane possesses the ability to transform into a wolf or into a transitional state somewhere between human and wolf...
. When it was revealed that Sinclair had been in a romantic relationship with a student, Josh Foley
Elixir (comics)
Elixir , is a fictional character, a mutant in the and a student at the Xavier Institute. He first appeared in New Mutants, vol. 2 #5, and he is one of only a few students to retain his powers in the wake of House of M....
, she abruptly departed from the school, leaving the Paragons without an advisor. Ultimately, former New Mutant
New Mutants
The New Mutants are a group of teenaged mutant superheroes-in-training published by Marvel Comics. They have been the main characters of three successive comic book series, which were spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise....
, Magma
Magma (comics)
Magma is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics series New Mutants, also associated with various X-Men-related comics. She was created by author Chris Claremont and artist Bob McLeod, and debuted in New Mutants #8...
stepped in to become the Paragons' mentor.
Though hot-tempered (even voted "Shortest Temper"), Hammil is a natural leader, and consequently, was named as the field leader for his squad, and is still viewed as such by his former teammates after the dissolution of the squad system.
Post M-Day
Following the events of House of MHouse of M
House of M is an eight-issue comic book limited series and crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics in 2005. Written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Olivier Coipel, its first issue debuted in June 2005 as a follow-up to the events of the Planet X and Avengers Disassembled...
, only 27 of the school's students retained their powers. All squads were dissolved, and the remaining students were merged into one group. Ben and his fellow former Paragons Trance
Trance (comics)
Trance is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by the Marvel Comics. A mutant, Hope attended the Xavier Institute before its closing. She retained her powers after M-Day and is a member of the X-Men's training squad....
, Wolf Cub
Wolf Cub (comics)
Wolf Cub is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. A mutant, Wolf Cub is an Xavier Institute student and X-Men trainee.-Early life:...
, and Pixie
Pixie (comics)
Pixie is a fictional character, a mutant in the Marvel Universe. Her mutation grants her pixie-like eyes, colorful wings that allow her to fly, and "pixie dust" which causes hallucinations...
were revealed to be among the handful of still-powered Xavier students.
Quest for Magik
Match, along with several of his fellow students, is sucked down into the realm of LimboOtherplace
Otherplace, is a fictional location in titles published by Marvel Comics. The concept debuted in Uncanny X-Men #160, and was created by Chris Claremont and Brent Anderson.-History:...
. When attacked by demons, he quickly joins the fight, killing several demons while trying to protect Pixie and Blindfold
Blindfold (comics)
Blindfold is a fictional character, a mutant and a member of the student body of the Xavier Institute in Marvel Comics' X-Men-related comic books. She first appeared in Astonishing X-Men, vol. 3 #7 and was created by Joss Whedon and John Cassaday.-Fictional character biography:Blindfold is a...
. Ben participates in the final fight against Belasco
Belasco
Belasco is a fictional supervillain in the Marvel Comics Universe. The character's first appearance was in Ka-Zar the Savage #11; he was created by Bruce Jones and Brent Anderson.-Fictional character biography:...
and is returned to the school after Belasco is defeated.
Utopia
Ben relocates to San Francisco along with the other X-Men. He reappears putting out fires started by rioting over Proposition X, an anti-mutant reproductive legislation being pushed by the anti-mutant organization "Humanity Now!" After the riots subside, the Dark X-MenDark X-Men
The Dark X-Men are a Marvel Comics comic-book team. They made their debut during the crossover between Dark Avengers and Uncanny X-Men written by Matt Fraction, as part of the broader Dark Reign storyline. Each member but Namor has been handpicked by then–H.A.M.M.E.R...
along with Norman Osborn declare a city-wide curfew for all citizens prohibiting public activity after dark. In Avalanche's
Avalanche (comics)
Avalanche is a Marvel Comics supervillain and an enemy of the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne, he first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #141 ....
bar, Match, along with fellow student Hellion and other mutants angrily decide to cause a scene after curfew hours for all the world to see as a warning against the "fascism" of the Dark X-Men. As Match spreads fire throughout Union Square, the Dark X-Men come to arrest the troublemaking mutants. After a battle, they are taken into custody by the Dark X-Men. Eventually Match and the other imprisoned mutants are freed by the X-Force
X-Force
X-Force is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero team, one of several spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise. Conceived by writer/illustrator Rob Liefeld, the team was formed in New Mutants, vol. 1 #100 and soon afterwards was featured in its own series.The group was a new incarnation of the 1980s...
and teleported to the island of Utopia
Asteroid M
Utopia is the name of the sepratist mutant homeland created by the X-Men from the remains of Asteroid M which is the name of several fictional settings, each an asteroid converted by the mutant Magneto into his home/orbiting base, in the Marvel Comics Universe...
.