Pixx
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Pixx was a fictional character from Malibu Comics
, created by Gerard Jones
and Jeff Parker. She first appeared in Giant-Size Freex
#1.
Penny Burka was a normal child until her powers surfaced, causing her to uncontrollably project hallucinatory images to those around her. Her terrified parents contacted the Academy of the New Elite, a special school for those with unusual powers. Taking the name Pixx, she soon learned that her powers also extended to enormous technical prowess, and she quickly mastered the advanced Fire People
technology housed at the Academy.
Because of her mastery of this technology, Contrary
selected Pixx to join her in investigating the Fire People's theft of nuclear missiles. in Ultraforce
#1, they encountered Hardcase
and Ghoul
, both also investigating the thefts, and the group banded together to form Ultraforce. Pixx was disturbed by the attentions of the zombie-like Ghoul, who sensed imminent death around her. Ghoul tried on several occasions to get Pixx to leave the group, to no avail.
As the Ultraforce faced the Fire People, Pixx determined that only her technical skills could allow her to disable all the stolen nuclear missiles before they could be launched. Although her radiation suit was damaged, she quickly began to disarm the warheads, at the cost of severe radiation sickness
from a previous detonation. Ghoul pleaded with her to stop, but she had already received a lethal dose, and had to hurry to complete the process before her body failed. As her sight faded and she was wracked with nausea, she worked by touch and memory to disarm the final missile, just seconds before her death. Atalon
, the Fire People's leader, collapsed the cavern, and Ghoul was unable to recover Pixx's body, finding only the scarf she'd been wearing.
As a result of Black September, the history of the Ultraverse was drastically altered. Certain characters (such as Hardcase, Choice, the Jimmy Ruiz Prototype and Contrary) ceased to exist in this revamped reality. This included Pixx as well, as revealed by a newly returned Hardcase in his efforts to aid Ultraforce against the Demonseed (by explaining what exactly the Infinity Effect had on the Ultraverse reality). Not even Ghoul remembered his former teammate, whose sacrifice now may not have even happened.
animated cartoon, voiced by Alyson Court
. Oddly enough for a Saturday morning
cartoon
, Pixx died early in the series, in a close rievocation of her final fate in the comics. Some details were changed though: this version of Pixx, far than feeling distraught by Ghoul's attention, actually died in happiness for being able to repay the kindness shown by her fellow Ultraforces in protecting and sheltering them by saving their lives. The radiation suit used by Pixx was instead a special force field belt, supplied by Contrary, and broken in the earlier skirmish with the Fire People.
In her short tenure Pixx was shown as a competent member of the Ultraforce, and one of the three founding members along with Ghoul and Contrary, already there when Contrary decides to recruit Prime, Hardcase and Prototype. Despite that, she's often disappointed to be looked down because of her young age, even if happy of being part of such a close-knit and caring group, and eager to prove herself.
Another important change about her death circumstances makes Ghoul actually able to find the charred corpse of Pixx, as opposed to the comic book version where he retrieves only her scarf, and give her a proper burial, with the newly recruited Topaz attending. Taking the role of field leader for the new Ultraforces, Hardcase and Topaz acknowledge how Pixx's sacrifice was actually the most important factor in bringing the Ultraforce together, vowing to fight in her honor. However, Pixx's memories are programed in the computer, and Ghoul gave her a holographic form and personality in episode 9.
Malibu Comics
Malibu Comics was an American comic book publisher active in the late 1980s and early 1990s, best known for its Ultraverse line of superhero titles. The company's headquarters was in Calabasas, California. Malibu imprints included Aircel Comics and Eternity Comics...
, created by Gerard Jones
Gerard Jones
For the entrepreneur see Gérard Jones.Gerard Jones is an award-winning American author and comic book writer.-Biography:Jones was born in Cut Bank, Montana, and raised in Los Gatos and Gilroy, California...
and Jeff Parker. She first appeared in Giant-Size Freex
Freex
Freex was a short-lived comic book series from Malibu Comics. Created By Gerard Jones and Ben Herrera, it concerned a team of teenage superheroes in the Ultraverse.Its roster over the series consisted of Anything ,...
#1.
Penny Burka was a normal child until her powers surfaced, causing her to uncontrollably project hallucinatory images to those around her. Her terrified parents contacted the Academy of the New Elite, a special school for those with unusual powers. Taking the name Pixx, she soon learned that her powers also extended to enormous technical prowess, and she quickly mastered the advanced Fire People
Fire People
The Fire People were a fictional race from Malibu Comics' Ultraverse. They first appeared in Ultraforce #1, but were also involved in the creation of the Freex.The Fire People are an ancient hominid species which evolved alongside Homo Sapiens...
technology housed at the Academy.
Because of her mastery of this technology, Contrary
Contrary (comics)
Contrary was a character from Malibu Comics' Ultraverse. She was created by Gerard Jones and Martin Egeland and first appeared in the series Freex, though she was better known as the founder of Ultraforce....
selected Pixx to join her in investigating the Fire People's theft of nuclear missiles. in Ultraforce
Ultraforce (comics)
The Ultraforce is a fictional superhero group that appears in comic books published by Malibu, and later Marvel, as well as an animated series produced by DIC. Their purpose was to protect the public and keep other Ultras from getting out of line...
#1, they encountered Hardcase
Hardcase
Hardcase is a comic book series written by James Hudnall for Malibu Comics’ Ultraverse imprint, which lasted 26 issues. The series was about Tom Hawke, who became one of the first publicly known Ultras ....
and Ghoul
Ghoul (Ultraverse)
Ghoul is a character from Malibu Comics' Ultraverse continuity. He was created by Steve Gerber, R.R. Phipps, Dave Olbrich, Chris Ulm, and Tom Mason. Ghoul first appeared in Exiles #1.-Fictional character biography:...
, both also investigating the thefts, and the group banded together to form Ultraforce. Pixx was disturbed by the attentions of the zombie-like Ghoul, who sensed imminent death around her. Ghoul tried on several occasions to get Pixx to leave the group, to no avail.
As the Ultraforce faced the Fire People, Pixx determined that only her technical skills could allow her to disable all the stolen nuclear missiles before they could be launched. Although her radiation suit was damaged, she quickly began to disarm the warheads, at the cost of severe radiation sickness
Radiation Sickness
Radiation Sickness is a VHS by the thrash metal band Nuclear Assault. The video is a recording of a concert at the Hammersmith Odeon, London in 1988. It was released in 1991...
from a previous detonation. Ghoul pleaded with her to stop, but she had already received a lethal dose, and had to hurry to complete the process before her body failed. As her sight faded and she was wracked with nausea, she worked by touch and memory to disarm the final missile, just seconds before her death. Atalon
Atalon
Atalon is a fictional character, a supervillain from Malibu Comics' Ultraverse. He was primarily a foe of Ultraforce. Atalon first appeared in Ultraforce #0 and was created by Gerard Jones and George Pérez....
, the Fire People's leader, collapsed the cavern, and Ghoul was unable to recover Pixx's body, finding only the scarf she'd been wearing.
As a result of Black September, the history of the Ultraverse was drastically altered. Certain characters (such as Hardcase, Choice, the Jimmy Ruiz Prototype and Contrary) ceased to exist in this revamped reality. This included Pixx as well, as revealed by a newly returned Hardcase in his efforts to aid Ultraforce against the Demonseed (by explaining what exactly the Infinity Effect had on the Ultraverse reality). Not even Ghoul remembered his former teammate, whose sacrifice now may not have even happened.
In other media
Pixx also appeared in the UltraforceUltraforce (comics)
The Ultraforce is a fictional superhero group that appears in comic books published by Malibu, and later Marvel, as well as an animated series produced by DIC. Their purpose was to protect the public and keep other Ultras from getting out of line...
animated cartoon, voiced by Alyson Court
Alyson Court
Alyson Stephanie Court is a Canadian actress who first appeared in the 1985 children's film Sesame Street Presents Follow That Bird, and played summer camper Dawn in the animated film Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation the following year...
. Oddly enough for a Saturday morning
Saturday Morning
-Album credits:*All tracks produced by Ralph Sall for Bulletproof Recording Company Inc.*Executive Producer/Concept: Ralph Sall for Bulletproof Recording Company Inc.*Engineered by Peter McCabe and Larry Fergusson....
cartoon
Cartoon
A cartoon is a form of two-dimensional illustrated visual art. While the specific definition has changed over time, modern usage refers to a typically non-realistic or semi-realistic drawing or painting intended for satire, caricature, or humor, or to the artistic style of such works...
, Pixx died early in the series, in a close rievocation of her final fate in the comics. Some details were changed though: this version of Pixx, far than feeling distraught by Ghoul's attention, actually died in happiness for being able to repay the kindness shown by her fellow Ultraforces in protecting and sheltering them by saving their lives. The radiation suit used by Pixx was instead a special force field belt, supplied by Contrary, and broken in the earlier skirmish with the Fire People.
In her short tenure Pixx was shown as a competent member of the Ultraforce, and one of the three founding members along with Ghoul and Contrary, already there when Contrary decides to recruit Prime, Hardcase and Prototype. Despite that, she's often disappointed to be looked down because of her young age, even if happy of being part of such a close-knit and caring group, and eager to prove herself.
Another important change about her death circumstances makes Ghoul actually able to find the charred corpse of Pixx, as opposed to the comic book version where he retrieves only her scarf, and give her a proper burial, with the newly recruited Topaz attending. Taking the role of field leader for the new Ultraforces, Hardcase and Topaz acknowledge how Pixx's sacrifice was actually the most important factor in bringing the Ultraforce together, vowing to fight in her honor. However, Pixx's memories are programed in the computer, and Ghoul gave her a holographic form and personality in episode 9.