Wyre (comics)
Encyclopedia
Wyre is a fictional mutant
character featured in the publications of Marvel Comics
, notably Alpha Flight
. He first appeared in Alpha Flight #114 and was created by Simon Furman
and Pat Broderick
.
create a group of super-human killers by allowing them to recreate strands of his DNA
. He soon began to regret his actions and set out to destroy the monsters he helped create, one of whom was future Alpha Flight
member from X-Men Wild Child
.
Wyre managed to track Wild Child down but was captured by Alpha Flight. Reflecting on the direction in which his life had taken him, Wyre eventually proved himself a valuable ally and member of Alpha Flight.
Since Alpha Flight was disbanded by the Canadian government, Wyre's whereabouts are unknown.
Wyre is also an expert with various forms of weaponry, as well as unarmed combat.
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...
character featured in the publications of 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...
, notably Alpha Flight
Alpha Flight
Alpha Flight is a fictional superhero team published by Marvel Comics, noteworthy for being one of the few Canadian superhero teams. Created by John Byrne, the team first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #120 ....
. He first appeared in Alpha Flight #114 and was created by Simon Furman
Simon Furman
Simon Christopher Francis Furman is a comic book writer, particularly associated with of a number of notable Transformers comics for Marvel UK, Marvel US, Dreamwave, and most recently, IDW...
and Pat Broderick
Pat Broderick
Pat Broderick is an American comic book artist known for his work on the Micronauts. Broderick also pencilled the four-part Batman: Year Three storyline, written by Marv Wolfman, which detailed the first meeting of Batman and Tim Drake.-Early career :Fresh from high school in Tampa, Florida,...
.
Fictional character biography
Wyre is an assassin who helped the subversive organization known as the Secret EmpireSecret Empire
-Fictional organization history:This subversive organization has been headed by a number of different leaders, always known as “Number One,” with each iteration's goals following the desires of its current leader. The Secret Empire was originally founded by a scientist who felt like an anonymous...
create a group of super-human killers by allowing them to recreate strands of his DNA
DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid is a nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms . The DNA segments that carry this genetic information are called genes, but other DNA sequences have structural purposes, or are involved in...
. He soon began to regret his actions and set out to destroy the monsters he helped create, one of whom was future Alpha Flight
Alpha Flight
Alpha Flight is a fictional superhero team published by Marvel Comics, noteworthy for being one of the few Canadian superhero teams. Created by John Byrne, the team first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #120 ....
member from X-Men Wild Child
Wild Child (comics)
Wild Child alternately spelled Wildchild and also known as Weapon Omega and Wildheart, is a fictional character appearing in Marvel Comics publications. The character has been active as both a superhero and a supervillain. He has been a member of Alpha Flight, X-Factor, and Weapon X...
.
Wyre managed to track Wild Child down but was captured by Alpha Flight. Reflecting on the direction in which his life had taken him, Wyre eventually proved himself a valuable ally and member of Alpha Flight.
Since Alpha Flight was disbanded by the Canadian government, Wyre's whereabouts are unknown.
Powers and abilities
Wyre is a mutant with the ability to project and control tendrils of inorganic fibre from his body. These tendrils obey his mental commands. Has hyper-regenerative powers and athletic abilities especially super-strength and speed.Wyre is also an expert with various forms of weaponry, as well as unarmed combat.