Mountjoy (comics)
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Mountjoy is a fictional character
, a mutant
in the Marvel Comics
Universe. The character first appeared in Bishop: The Mountjoy Crisis #1.
, Mountjoy went through one of Trevor Fitzroy
’s time portals while inside the body of Bantam
. He then left Bantam after he arrived. After, when Fitzroy was presumed dead, Mountjoy hunted down Bantam for he was the only one who knew of Mountjoy’s presence. Chasing Bantam, Mountjoy encountered Bishop, whose sister Shard
once captured and imprisoned Mountjoy in their future. Mountjoy defeated Bishop while merging with Storm and using her as a hostage. Mountjoy then released Storm and escaped. Later, Mountjoy was found by Bishop at a New York Police
Station. While chasing each other downtown, Mountjoy ambushed and absorbed Bishop. Arriving at the X-Mansion
in Bishop’s body, Mountjoy divested Bishop and went after the other X-Men
. He found and absorbed Archangel
, Gambit
and Psylocke
. Mountjoy was then lured into the Danger Room by Shard. Inside the Danger Room
, Mountjoy fought off Bishop with powers from the three X-Men he absorbed. Not knowing the Shard was a hologram, Mountjoy tried to absorb her but couldn’t. Shard held Mountjoy in place as Bishop fired an energy blast at him. The blast forced Mountjoy to let go of Archangel, Gambit and Psylocke, and he was defeated.
Mountjoy would later infiltrate the Inner Circle of the London
Hellfire Club
, and merge inside the Circle’s recorder Scribe
. Brian Braddock
was sent by Shinobi Shaw
to find Mountjoy. Mountjoy, hiding in Scribe’s body, would confide in Braddock and pose as his ally. When the Inner Circle’s plans were revealed, and Braddock donned his Captain Britain costume, Mountjoy and the Black Queen Ms. Steed
attacked Captain Britain. After Steed was defeated, Mountjoy tried to escape. Captain Britain caught up with him and knocked him out. Mountjoy and the Inner Circle were then put in jail.
Mountjoy, still in Scribe’s body, was bailed out of jail by Sebastian Shaw
. Taken to Liberty Island, Mountjoy was put in a duel against Madelyne Pryor
. Using Scribe’s powers, Mountjoy nearly defeated Madelyne and closed in for the kill. Madelyne then reached inside Scribe and pulled out Mountjoy, defeating him. Mountjoy's current whereabouts are unknown. But it's known that retained his mutant powers during the M-Day
.
Fictional character
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, 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...
in the Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
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Universe. The character first appeared in Bishop: The Mountjoy Crisis #1.
Fictional character biography
Mountjoy is a mutant who was trained by the Emplates to merge with another person’s body in order to feed. Originally from the same future as BishopBishop (comics)
Bishop is a fictional comic book superhero, appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, in particular the X-Men family of books...
, Mountjoy went through one of Trevor Fitzroy
Trevor Fitzroy
Trevor Fitzroy is a Marvel Comics supervillain, an enemy of the X-Men, in particular Bishop. Created by Jim Lee and Whilce Portacio, he first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #281 .Fitzroy hails from the same dystopian future as Bishop...
’s time portals while inside the body of Bantam
Bantam (comics)
-Bantam:Created by Jim Lee and John Byrne, the first Bantam was a mutant who debuted Uncanny X-Men #282.-Fictional character biography:Bantam was an assistant of Trevor Fitzroy who used his power as a chronal anchor to keep track of his master's time portals...
. He then left Bantam after he arrived. After, when Fitzroy was presumed dead, Mountjoy hunted down Bantam for he was the only one who knew of Mountjoy’s presence. Chasing Bantam, Mountjoy encountered Bishop, whose sister Shard
Shard (comics)
Shard is a mutant character in the Marvel Comics universe.-Fictional character biography:Shard was a Lieutenant in Xavier's Security Enforcers, with her older brother Bishop in their native timeline in the 2080s. Shard was born in a mutant concentraton camp, in which mutants were branded over...
once captured and imprisoned Mountjoy in their future. Mountjoy defeated Bishop while merging with Storm and using her as a hostage. Mountjoy then released Storm and escaped. Later, Mountjoy was found by Bishop at a New York Police
New York Police
New York Police may refer to:*New York City Police Department *New York State Police *Port Authority Police Department...
Station. While chasing each other downtown, Mountjoy ambushed and absorbed Bishop. Arriving at the X-Mansion
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...
in Bishop’s body, Mountjoy divested Bishop and went after the other X-Men
X-Men
The 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...
. He found and absorbed Archangel
Archangel (comics)
Warren Kenneth Worthington III is a fictional character, a comic book antihero in the Marvel Comics universe. Originally known as Angel and later Archangel, Worthington is one of the founding members of the X-Men. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-creator Jack Kirby, he first appeared in...
, Gambit
Gambit (comics)
Gambit is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero that has been a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Jim Lee, the character first appeared briefly in Uncanny X-Men Annual #14 , weeks before a more comprehensive appearance in Uncanny X-Men #266...
and Psylocke
Psylocke
Psylocke is a fictional character depicted in comic books published by Marvel Comics, most notably those comics featuring the superhero team the X-Men. The character has also appeared in licensed adaptations. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Herb Trimpe, she first appeared in the UK...
. Mountjoy was then lured into the Danger Room by Shard. Inside the Danger Room
Danger Room
The Danger Room is a fictional training facility built for the X-Men of Marvel Comics as part of the various incarnations of the X-Mansion.-Early designs:...
, Mountjoy fought off Bishop with powers from the three X-Men he absorbed. Not knowing the Shard was a hologram, Mountjoy tried to absorb her but couldn’t. Shard held Mountjoy in place as Bishop fired an energy blast at him. The blast forced Mountjoy to let go of Archangel, Gambit and Psylocke, and he was defeated.
Mountjoy would later infiltrate the Inner Circle of the London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
Hellfire Club
Hellfire Club (comics)
The Hellfire Club is a fictional society within the Marvel Comics Universe that often comes into confrontation with the mutant superhero team, the X-Men...
, and merge inside the Circle’s recorder Scribe
Scribe (comics)
Scribe is a fictional character, a mutant in Marvel Comics' shared universe, the Marvel Universe. She first appeared in Excalibur #96.-Fictional character biography:...
. Brian Braddock
Captain Britain
Captain Britain , briefly known as Britannic, is a fictional character, a superhero appearing in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Chris Claremont and Herb Trimpe, he first appeared in Captain Britain Weekly, #1...
was sent by Shinobi Shaw
Shinobi Shaw
Shinobi Shaw, also known as a Black King of the Hellfire Club, is a fictional character in the Universe of Marvel Comics. He is a comic book supervillain, a foe of the X-Men and their affiliated teams. His first appearance was in X-Factor #67 .-Fictional character biography:Shinobi is thought to...
to find Mountjoy. Mountjoy, hiding in Scribe’s body, would confide in Braddock and pose as his ally. When the Inner Circle’s plans were revealed, and Braddock donned his Captain Britain costume, Mountjoy and the Black Queen Ms. Steed
Ms. Steed
Miss Steed , also known as Black Queen is a fictional character, a mutant in the Marvel Comics Universe. Her first appearance as Miss Steed was in Excalibur #96. Emma Steed was an obvious homage to Emma Peel and John Steed, from the British television show The Avengers...
attacked Captain Britain. After Steed was defeated, Mountjoy tried to escape. Captain Britain caught up with him and knocked him out. Mountjoy and the Inner Circle were then put in jail.
Mountjoy, still in Scribe’s body, was bailed out of jail by Sebastian Shaw
Sebastian Shaw (comics)
Sebastian Hiram Shaw is a fictional comic book supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe, and an adversary of the X-Men.A mutant, Shaw possesses the ability to absorb energy and transform it into raw strength...
. Taken to Liberty Island, Mountjoy was put in a duel against Madelyne Pryor
Madelyne Pryor
Madelyne Pryor is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. As the love interest and first wife of X-Men leader Cyclops , she became a long-standing member of the X-Men supporting cast, until a series of traumas — being abandoned by her husband, losing her infant son, and...
. Using Scribe’s powers, Mountjoy nearly defeated Madelyne and closed in for the kill. Madelyne then reached inside Scribe and pulled out Mountjoy, defeating him. Mountjoy's current whereabouts are unknown. But it's known that retained his mutant powers during the M-Day
Decimation (comics)
Decimation is the late 2005 Marvel Comics storyline spinning off from the House of M limited series. It focuses on the ramifications of the Scarlet Witch stripping nearly all of the mutant population of their powers, thereby reducing a society of millions to one of scant hundreds.This event, which...
.