Reptyl
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Reptyl is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe
.
posing as the Contemplator
from Galactus
's vengeance. Reptyl captured the Silver Surfer
and Galactus's herald Nova. He battled the escaped Nova, and was forced to release the Silver Surfer. He partially devoured the Contemplator. He set Firelord
and Starfox against the Silver Surfer and Nova. He abducted Lady Karlot and stole her treasure. He later exchanged his crew with the Stranger
for Empress S'byll of the Skrulls, and formed an alliance. He then battled and seemingly killed the Super-Skrull
. Reptyl led the Skrull fleet against the Kree
fleet, and was almost killed by Clumsy Foulup. He was later attacked by the Super-Skrull, and cast adrift in space.
Reptyl, still alive, eventually metamorphosed into Reptyl Prime. He then attacked a Kree spacecraft. He battled the Silver Surfer again, and escaped. Following that encounter, he intended to be the progenitor of reptilian evolution.
Reptyl was next seen among a host of other alien criminals imprisoned on Earth during the Maximum Security event.
Reptyl was later given god-like powers by Thanos
. Shortly thereafter he came into conflict with Mantis and the Avengers. Before that adventure concluded, Reptyl lost his newfound abilities and reverted back to his normal power level.
Reptyl later became Reptyl Prime as a result of genetic mutation. His superhuman strength and stamina increased, he gained the ability to fly at warp speed, and was no longer vulnerable to cold. He resembles a 15+1/2 ft mythological dragon with grey scaly ridged hide, sharpened teeth and 6 inches (152.4 mm) claws, bat-like wings [35 feet (10.7 m) wingspan], and a 7 feet (2.1 m) spiked tail. Reptyl Prime also gained the ability to manipulate cosmic energy in the form of concussive blasts of cosmic force, and the ability to exist in space unprotected.
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Fictional character biography
Cap'n Reptyl was born on an unnamed alien planet in the Coal Sack Nebula. He later became the leader of a band of space pirates. He sheltered a SkrullSkrull
The Skrulls are a fictional race of extraterrestrial shapeshifters that appear in publications by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:The Skrulls first appeared in Fantastic Four #2 and were created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby....
posing as the Contemplator
Contemplator
The Contemplator is a fictional character appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. He is one of the Elders of the Universe, and first appeared in Marvel Treasury Special #1 .-Fictional character biography:...
from Galactus
Galactus
Galactus is a fictional character appearing in comic books and other publications published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character debuted in Fantastic Four #48 , the first of a three-issue story later known as "The Galactus...
's vengeance. Reptyl captured the Silver Surfer
Silver Surfer
The Silver Surfer is a Marvel Comics superhero created by Jack Kirby. The character first appears in Fantastic Four #48 , the first of a three-issue arc that fans call "The Galactus Trilogy"....
and Galactus's herald Nova. He battled the escaped Nova, and was forced to release the Silver Surfer. He partially devoured the Contemplator. He set Firelord
Firelord
Firelord is a character in the fictional Marvel Universe. The character was created by Gerry Conway and John Buscema, and first appears in Thor #225 .-Fictional character biography:...
and Starfox against the Silver Surfer and Nova. He abducted Lady Karlot and stole her treasure. He later exchanged his crew with the Stranger
Stranger (comics)
The Stranger is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics.The Stranger first appeared in X-Men #11 , and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.-Fictional character biography:...
for Empress S'byll of the Skrulls, and formed an alliance. He then battled and seemingly killed the Super-Skrull
Super-Skrull
The Super-Skrull is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:The character first appeared in Fantastic Four #18 The Super-Skrull (Kl'rt) is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:The...
. Reptyl led the Skrull fleet against the Kree
Kree
The Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the fictional Marvel Universe. They are native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cloud...
fleet, and was almost killed by Clumsy Foulup. He was later attacked by the Super-Skrull, and cast adrift in space.
Reptyl, still alive, eventually metamorphosed into Reptyl Prime. He then attacked a Kree spacecraft. He battled the Silver Surfer again, and escaped. Following that encounter, he intended to be the progenitor of reptilian evolution.
Reptyl was next seen among a host of other alien criminals imprisoned on Earth during the Maximum Security event.
Reptyl was later given god-like powers by Thanos
Thanos
Thanos is a fictional character that appears in comic books and other media published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Iron Man #55 and was created by writer-artist Jim Starlin....
. Shortly thereafter he came into conflict with Mantis and the Avengers. Before that adventure concluded, Reptyl lost his newfound abilities and reverted back to his normal power level.
Powers and abilities
Reptyl possessed superhuman strength, speed, stamina, durability, agility, and reflexes as a result of his reptilian alien heritage, as well as a vulnerability to extreme cold. He resembled a humanoid dinosaur (Saurornithoides) with green scaly ridged hide, sharpened teeth and claws, and a 3 foot (0.9144 m) tail. He was an experienced armed and unarmed combatant, a highly skilled leader and space pilot, and a master of most known hand weapons. He wore body armor and a space suit of alien materials, and carried a ray-pistol and sword.Reptyl later became Reptyl Prime as a result of genetic mutation. His superhuman strength and stamina increased, he gained the ability to fly at warp speed, and was no longer vulnerable to cold. He resembles a 15+1/2 ft mythological dragon with grey scaly ridged hide, sharpened teeth and 6 inches (152.4 mm) claws, bat-like wings [35 feet (10.7 m) wingspan], and a 7 feet (2.1 m) spiked tail. Reptyl Prime also gained the ability to manipulate cosmic energy in the form of concussive blasts of cosmic force, and the ability to exist in space unprotected.