Martinex
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceMarvel Super-Heroes #18 (Jan. 1969)
In-story information
Alter egoMartinex T'Naga
SpeciesPluvian
Team affiliationsGuardians of the Galaxy
Avengers
Galactic Guardians
Abilities

Martinex T'Naga is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted as being from an alternate future in the 31st century, and member of the Guardians of the Galaxy.

His first appearance was in Marvel Super-Heroes #18, published January 1969.

Michael Rosenbaum played Martinex in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023).

Publication history

Martinex first appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes #18 (Jan. 1969) as part of the Guardians of the Galaxy.[1] According to Roy Thomas, all of the original Guardians of the Galaxy were created in a conference between Arnold Drake and Stan Lee, but it remains uncertain whether each individual character was created by Drake, Lee, or both.[2] The team was featured in several Marvel titles: Marvel Two-In-One #4-5 (July-Sept. 1974), Giant Size Defenders #5, and The Defenders #26-29 (July-Nov. 1975), and writer Steve Gerber included the character when he revived the team in Marvel Presents #3-#12 (Feb. 1976-Aug. 1977).[2]

Martinex's appearance was redesigned in Guardians of the Galaxy #7 (Dec. 1990). Writer/artist Jim Valentino commented, "No one could draw [Martinex] the same way twice. It was impossible and it was a pain in the butt. What I did was streamline him according to the planes in the body that Andrew Loomis delineated in his seminal book, Figure Drawing for All It's Worth."[2]

Martinex appeared along with the rest of the original Guardians of the Galaxy team in the 2014 series Guardians 3000. Writer Dan Abnett described him as "the brain" of the team.[3]

Fictional character biography

In their future, Earth had colonized several planets in its Solar System, including Pluto. Martinex was born on Cerberus Center, Pluto, although it was later revealed his ancestors were from the continent of Africa on Earth.

He grew up to become a scientist and technician. Like the other Pluvians, Martinex's body was completely covered by facets that were crystalline in appearance. This design was so that the Pluvians could withstand the extreme temperatures of their world. Martinex could also emit heat and cold from his hands. Martinex became the last surviving Plutonian after the Badoon exterminated all the other Plutonians, as he was working on Pluto's moon Charon. The Pluvians had been forewarned of the attack, but the ship they were escaping on was destroyed by the Badoon. Martinex escaped the Badoon using a telepod and teamed with Vance Astro, a human astronaut from the 20th century with psychic powers, Charlie-27, a Jovian who was the last of his race as well, and Yondu, from Alpha Centauri, to fight the Badoon as the freedom fighters, the Guardians of the Galaxy.[4] It was later revealed Starhawk had manipulated events to bring them together.

The Guardians later teamed with the time-traveling Thing, Captain America, and Sharon Carter to retake New York City from Badoon forces.[5] Martinex and the Guardians then time-traveled to the 20th Century and met the Defenders. They returned to the future with Starhawk and the Defenders and defeated the Badoon.[6]

Eventually, the Guardians drove the Badoon from Earth's solar system and Martinex later became the team's reluctant leader for a time. The Guardians departed post-war Earth on a space mission, and met Nikki who joined the Guardians of the Galaxy, and they visited the Asylum planet.[7] The Guardians then teamed with a time-traveling Thor, and battled Korvac and his Minions of Menace.[8] Martinex and the Guardians traveled to the present era, and assisted the Avengers in battle against Korvac.[9] He attended an Avengers membership meeting but left soon afterwards.[10]

While looking for the shield of Captain America, the Guardians came into conflict with Taserface and the Stark. They also encountered Firelord and defeated the Stark.[11] The Guardians then battled a team of superhumans known as Force, and Martinex was mortally injured by the member of Force known as Brawl. Much of the crystals that covered Martinex's body were shattered, but Martinex recovered with the help of fellow Guardian Starhawk.[12] All of the exterior crystals on Martinex fell away, leaving Martinex with a new crystalline appearance, one that was less faceted, and somewhat purple in tone.[13] The Guardians then located Haven, a lost colony of Earth founded by mutants, where they battled Rancor and her lieutenants.[14] Martinex later met the Spirit of Vengeance.[15]

Eventually, Martinex left the team to form a larger version of the Guardians, known as the Galactic Guardians. This team was summoned to help rescue an imperiled planet full of innocents. The Galactic Guardians were initially made up of alternate future versions of Wonder Man, Firelord, the Vision, Phoenix, and Ghost Rider. They had further adventures in their own limited series.[16] Martinex later returns to the Guardians of the Galaxy.[17]

Powers and abilities

Martinex is a member of the genetically engineered human colonists whose traits were designed for survival under these cold conditions from the dwarf planet Pluto. He possesses enhanced strength, stamina, and durability. His epidermis is also composed of an organic silicon crystal. Martinex has the ability to convert bodily energy into laser-like beams, which he can project from his hands, either heat stimulation (right hand) or coldness (left hand). He could even withstand all conventional forms of injury. Martinex must rest and replenish his powers after using them at maximum output for a half-hour.[18]

Martinex possesses expertise in various areas of the 31st century technology, including physics and engineering.

Other versions

Amalgam

In the Amalgam Universe, Martinex is merged with Brainiac 5 as Martinex 5.[19]

In other media

Film

Video games

Martinex appears as a playable character in Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 via the "Classic Guardians of the Galaxy" DLC pack.[22]

References

  1. ↑ DeFalco, Tom (2008). "1960s". In Gilbert, Laura (ed.). Marvel Chronicle A Year by Year History. Dorling Kindersley. p. 134. ISBN 978-0756641238. The Guardians of the Galaxy were a science-fiction version of the group from the movie Dirty Dozen (1967) and were created by writer Arnold Drake and artist Gene Colan.
  2. 1 2 3 Buttery, Jarrod (July 2013). "Explore the Marvel Universe of the 31st Century with... the Guardians of the Galaxy". Back Issue!. Raleigh, North Carolina: TwoMorrows Publishing (#65): 24–35.
  3. ↑ Arrant, Chris (June 25, 2014). "Marvel's Old Guardians Up To New Tricks in Guardians 3000". Newsarama. Archived from the original on January 27, 2016.
  4. ↑ Drake, Arnold (w), Colan, Gene (p), Esposito, Mike (i). "Guardians of the Galaxy!" Marvel Super-Heroes, no. 18 (Jan. 1969).
  5. ↑ Gerber, Steve (w), Buscema, Sal (p), Esposito, Mike (i). "Seven Against the Empire!" Marvel Two-in-One, no. 5 (Sept. 1974).
  6. ↑ Gerber, Steve; Conway, Gerry; Slifer, Roger; Wein, Len; Claremont, Chris; Edelman, Scott (w), Heck, Don (p), Mooney, Jim; Esposito, Mike; Hunt, Dave (i). "Eelar Moves in Mysterious Ways!" Giant-Size Defenders, no. 5 (July 1975).
    Gerber, Steve (w), Buscema, Sal (p), Colletta, Vince (i). "Savage Time!" The Defenders, no. 26 (Aug. 1975).
    Gerber, Steve (w), Buscema, Sal (p), Colletta, Vince (i). "Three Worlds to Conquer!" Defenders, no. 27 (Sept. 1975).
    Gerber, Steve (w), Buscema, Sal (p), Giacoia, Frank; Tartaglione, John (i). "My Mother, The Badoon!" Defenders, no. 28 (October 1975).
    Gerber, Steve (w), Buscema, Sal (p), Colletta, Vince (i). "Let My Planet Go!" Defenders, no. 29 (Nov. 1975).
  7. ↑ Gerber, Steve (w), Milgrom, Al (p), Marcos, Pablo (i). "Just Another Planet Story!" Marvel Presents, no. 3 (Feb. 1976).
    Gerber, Steve (w), Milgrom, Al (p), Milgrom, Al (i). "Into the Maw of Madness!" Marvel Presents, no. 4 (April 1976).
    Gerber, Steve (w), Milgrom, Al; Chaykin, Howard (p), Chaykin, Howard (i). "Planet of the Absurd!" Marvel Presents, no. 5 (June 1976).
  8. ↑ Wein, Len; Stern, Roger (w), Buscema, Sal (p), Janson, Klaus (i). "Thunder in the 31st Century!" Thor Annual, no. 6 (1977).
  9. ↑ Shooter, Jim; Stern, Roger (w), Pérez, George (p), Marcos, Pablo (i). "Tomorrow Dies Today!" The Avengers, no. 167 (Jan. 1978).
    Shooter, Jim (w), Pérez, George (p), Marcos, Pablo (i). "First Blood" The Avengers, no. 168 (Feb. 1978).
    Shooter, Jim (w), Pérez, George (p), Marcos, Pablo (i). "...Though Hell Should Bar the Way!" The Avengers, no. 170 (April 1978).
    Shooter, Jim (w), Wenzel, David (p), Marcos, Pablo; Villamonte, Ricardo (i). "The Hope... And the Slaughter!" The Avengers, no. 177 (Nov. 1978).
  10. ↑ Michelinie, David (w), Byrne, John (p), Day, Gene (i). "On The Matter Of Heroes!" The Avengers, no. 181 (March 1979).
  11. ↑ Valentino, Jim (w), Valentino, Jim (p), Montano, Steve (i). "But Are They Ready for... Taserface!" Guardians of the Galaxy, no. 1 (June 1990).
    Valentino, Jim (w), Valentino, Jim (p), Montano, Steve (i). "The Stark Truth!" Guardians of the Galaxy, no. 2 (July 1990).
    Valentino, Jim (w), Valentino, Jim (p), Montano, Steve (i). "Split Decision" Guardians of the Galaxy, no. 3 (Aug. 1990).
    Valentino, Jim (w), Valentino, Jim (p), Montano, Steve (i). "...And Then Came the Firelord!" Guardians of the Galaxy, no. 4 (Sept. 1990).
  12. ↑ Valentino, Jim (w), Valentino, Jim (p), Montano, Steve (i). "A Force to Reckon With!" Guardians of the Galaxy, no. 5 (Oct. 1990).
    Valentino, Jim (w), Valentino, Jim (p), Montano, Steve (i). "And to the Victor-- The Shield!" Guardians of the Galaxy, no. 6 (Nov. 1990).
  13. ↑ Valentino, Jim (w), Valentino, Jim (p), Montano, Steve (i). "That's No Lady That's Malevolence" Guardians of the Galaxy, no. 7 (Dec. 1990).
  14. ↑ Valentino, Jim (w), Valentino, Jim (p), Montano, Steve (i). "Down Time" Guardians of the Galaxy, no. 8 (Jan. 1991).
    Valentino, Jim (w), Valentino, Jim (p), Montano, Steve (i). "...And Rancor is Her Name-O (World of Mutants pt. 1)" Guardians of the Galaxy, no. 9 (Feb. 1991).
    Valentino, Jim (w), Valentino, Jim (p), Montano, Steve (i). "Tell them the Overmen are Here! (World of Mutants part 2)" Guardians of the Galaxy, no. 10 (March 1991).
    Valentino, Jim (w), Valentino, Jim (p), Montano, Steve (i). "The Once and Future Phoenix (World of Mutants pt. 3)" Guardians of the Galaxy, no. 11 (April 1991).
  15. ↑ Valentino, Jim (w), Valentino, Jim (p), Montano, Steve (i). "Spirit of Vengeance" Guardians of the Galaxy, no. 13 (June 1991).
  16. ↑ Gallagher, Michael (w), West, Kevin (p), Montano, Steve (i). "Amid the Encircling Gloom!" Galactic Guardians, no. 1 (July 1994).
    Gallagher, Michael (w), West, Kevin (p), Montano, Steve (i). "I Have Loved the Stars Too Fondly to Be Fearful of the Night" Galactic Guardians, no. 2 (Aug. 1994).
    Gallagher, Michael (w), West, Kevin (p), Montano, Steve (i). "Let He Who Desires Peace Prepare For War" Galactic Guardians, no. 3 (Sept. 1994).
    Gallagher, Michael (w), West, Kevin (p), Montano, Steve (i). "What's Past is Prologue" Galactic Guardians, no. 4 (Oct. 1994).
  17. ↑ Gallagher, Michael (w), West, Kevin (p), Montano, Steve (i). "Show Me a Hero and I Will Write You a Tragedy" Guardians of the Galaxy, no. 56 (January 1995).
    Gallagher, Michael (w), West, Kevin (p), Montano, Steve (i). "Endgame" Guardians of the Galaxy, no. 62 (July 1995).
  18. ↑ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z Update Vol 1 #4 (December 2010)
  19. ↑ Spider-Boy Team-Up #1
  20. ↑ Daniell, Mark (April 25, 2017). "Sylvester Stallone's 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' character has a big future in the MCU". The Whig. Archived from the original on April 28, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
  21. ↑ Miller, Leon (August 5, 2022). "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2's Michael Rosenbaum Confirms Martinex Will Be in Vol. 3". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on August 6, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
  22. ↑ "Classic Guardians of the Galaxy Character Pack". store.playstation.com.
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