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Phyla-Vell

Phyla-Vellis a character appearing inAmerican comic bookspublished byMarvel Comics.Created byPeter Davidand Paul Azaceta, the character first appeared inCaptain Marvelvol. 5 #16 (November 2003).[1][2]Phyla-Vell is the daughter of superheroMar-Velland the sister ofGenis-Vell.[3]The character has also been known asQuasar,Captain Marvel,andMartyrat various points in her history.[4]

Phyla-Vell
Phyla-Vell as Martyr.
Art by Paul Renaud.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceCaptain Marvelvol. 5 #16
(November 2003)
Created byPeter David(writer)
Paul Azaceta (artist)
In-story information
Full namePhyla-Vell
SpeciesTitanian/KreeHybrid
Team affiliationsGuardians of the Galaxy
United Front
Notable aliasesQuasar
Captain Marvel
Martyr
Abilities
  • Superhuman strength, durability, speed, agility, and reflexes
  • Energy absorption and projection
  • Cosmic awareness
  • Flight

A reimagined version of the character appears in theMarvel Cinematic UniversefilmGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3as a Star Child created by the High Evolutionary, portrayed byKai Zen.

Publication history

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Phyla-Vell first appeared inCaptain Marvelvol. 5 #16 and was created by writerPeter Davidand artist Paul Azaceta.[5]She is introduced as Phyla-Vell and is the daughter of Elysius, the genetically engineered woman beloved by the lateMar-Vell.WhenGenis-Vellwent mad and destroyed and recreated the world, he created a new universe where everything was mostly the same but for some subtle differences. She was the second child created by Elysius, who also created Gen-Vell, from Mar-Vell's DNA and for a time, Phyla wore the name Captain Marvel.[6][7][8]

The character appeared asQuasarafter the previousQuasardied, inAnnihilation: Conquest,featuring in her own, self-titled mini-series written byChristos Gage.[6]Leading on from this appearance she was part of the line-up for the 2008Guardians of the Galaxyteam.[9]

She made a deal to save the life of her partnerMoondragon;in exchange she became the Avatar of Oblivion, and she started calling herself Martyr. She remained part of the Guardians of the Galaxy team until her death.[7][8]

Her name is derived from thescientific classificationphylum,one of the levels of organization (taxa) for classifyinglife.This is a reference to the fact that her brotherGenis-Vell's name comes fromgenus,one of the other classifications for life forms.

Fictional character biography

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Phyla-Vell as Captain Marvel.Captain Marvel#16 (Nov. 2003). Art by Paul Azaceta.

AfterGenis-Vell,then known as Captain Marvel, previously destroyed and recreated the universe, the "new" version was subtly altered with Phyla-Vell's existence being one of the changes. It is revealed that she is the second artificially created offspring of Captain Mar-Vell who was created by her motherElysiusin the "new" universe because her first attempt (Genis-Vell) had been so successful. Initially, her origin conflicted with previously established storylines, but this is resolved inCaptain Marvelvol. 5 #18 (Feb. 2004).

She fights her brother Genis-Vell, who was insane at the time,[10]in the process helping to restore his sanity. She then tries to lay claim to the "Captain Marvel" title, though her brother refuses to give it up.[11]Phyla is next seen at the trial ofStarfox.[12]

TheCaptain Marvel(vol. 5) series heavily hinted that Phyla-Vell is alesbian,and in #25 (September 2004) the character admits that she is attracted toMoondragonand invites her on a tour of the "spiral nebulanear Renault VII ". Before Moondragon can accept, the two wander through a portal.[13]

Annihilation

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Main article:Annihilation (comics)

Phyla later appeared duringAnnihilationwhere she had been visiting her father's grave with Moondragon when the pair were attacked byThanoswho ripped off Moondragon's ear and gave it to Phyla, telling her to go toDrax the Destroyerand how his actions would determine Moondragon's fate shortly before teleporting away with Moondragon. Drax has indicated he will not be stopping his pursuit of Thanos.[14]

Phyla then goes withNovaandStar-Lordto lead a final battle againstAnnihilus,being saved at the last second by a massive energy wave caused by the just freedGalactus,which left only the three heroes and Annihilus as survivors. Ultimately in the battle, Phyla manages to steal away thequantum bandsthat Annihilus took fromQuasar,weakening him and allowing Nova to finally bring an end to the Annihilation Wave. She is then seen re-united with Moondragon, and deciding it's up to her to become the new Quasar.[15]

Annihilation: Conquest – Quasar

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See also:Annihilation: Conquest

Phyla had her own mini-series as the new Quasar, stating July through October 2007, calledAnnihilation: Conquest– Quasar.The series was written byChristos Gage(who wroteUnion Jack), penciled byMike Lilly.Phyla is finding it hard to follow the footsteps of the former Quasar and also to follow in the Mar-Vell family's footsteps. Phylla and her lover Moondragon follow a voice to find the saviour for theKreerace who is attacked by thePhalanx.In the end it turns out 'the voice' is theSupreme Intelligenceof the Kree; thanks to the Supreme Intelligence they find a cocoon, in whichAdam Warlockis restoring. The cocoon breaks open and Phyla and Moondragon ask Warlock to help them fight against the Phalanx. This story was continued in the main mini-seriesAnnihilation: Conquest.[16]

Guardians of the Galaxy

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See also:Guardians of the Galaxy (2008 team)

Following Annihilation, she joins the new Guardians of the Galaxy.[17]While helpingDraxsearch for Cammi, an Earth girl who he had taken into space before the Annihilation War, they consult a psychic to get a lead on Cammi's whereabouts only to be informed that Moondragon was trying to contact them.[18]They attempt to consultMentor,who apparently kills them.[19]Mentor sends Phyla and Drax to Oblivion where they encounterMaelstromand theDragon of the Moon.After losing the Quantum Bands to Maelstrom Phyla is offered as a sacrifice to the Dragon so that Maelstrom can be in its good graces. While inside the dragon she apparently makes a deal in exchange for Heather Douglas. The dragon then releases them, with Phyla wearing a new red and black costume adorned with skulls and wielding a new sword, and they return to the world of the living where Phyla refuses to elaborate on the deal that she made with the Dragon. It is later learned from Maelstrom that she agreed to become the new avatar of Oblivion.[20]

Martyr

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Now calling herself Martyr, Phyla-Vell is a more abrasive and aggressive figure. When the Guardians attempted to negotiate with the Inhumans to stop the War of Kings, she ruined the attempt by takingInhuman princess Crystalhostage instead; this led to battle between the Inhumans and Guardians, while she continued to escalate.[21]Eventually, the Inhumans would try to end the war by detonating a weapon that shattered space itself, creating a multiversal Fault.[22]

WhenAdam Warlockstopped the Fault's growth by using a redundant timeline, one where he became the villainousMagus,Phyla-Vell revealed that her deal with Oblivion was to kill "the Avatar of Life" and she'd know what to do when the time came. Knowing he would now become Magus, she ran Adam through but this failed to stop his transformation. Several of the Guardians, then stranded in the year 3009, were then sent back in time to stop Magus' creation and Phyla was prevented from making her move. This time when Warlock was transformed, she engaged him in combat - but Magus magically teleported her own sword from her hands and slew her with it.[23]

However, Phyla was revealed to still be alive, along with Mantis, Gamora, Cosmo and Major Victory, but trapped in suspended animation and prisoners of the Magus.[24]She then breaks free and frees the other Guardians, but after a fierce fight she is misled by Maelstrom into freeingThanos,who was concealed inside a cocoon. As he emerges from the cocoon, Thanos kills Phyla-Vell with his eyebeams. When the two teams of Guardians reunite, Phyla-Vell is reported as the first victim of Thanos' rampage, her remains seen byMantisbut never shown on panel. She is later mourned by the Guardians on Knowhere.[25]

Phyla-Vell is later shown inHellwhen Thanos andDeadpoolventure there in search of the missingDeath.[26]

Gamora later discovers Phyla trapped inside theSoul Gemalongside Adam Warlock.[27]WhenKang the Conquerorlater shows Warlock a vision of the future, Phyla is seen as one of the heroes who has been defeated by the mysterious villain that has collected all six Infinity Gems.[28]

Powers and abilities

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Phyla-Vell has superhuman strength, speed, agility, durability, and reflexes.[29][30]She can fire energy blasts and fly.[29]She also acts like an "energy sponge,"[29]absorbing any energy attacks directed at her and returning them as energy blasts. She has cosmic awareness and is a proficient fighter.[31]

She then came into possession of theQuantum Bandsformerly owned byWendell Vaughn.The Bands grant vast energy manipulation powers, such as absorbing and transforming energy on a stellar level, forming solid energy constructs and forcefields, allowing for space travel and providing protection from telepathic attacks.

While searching for Heather Douglas, Phyla lost the Quantum Bands to the villain Maelstrom. She has gained unknown new powers by becoming the new avatar of Oblivion. However, Wendell has stated that her Quantum Sword will still draw power from the Quantum Bands and that they will always be a part of her.[32]

Reception

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Critical response

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Deirdre Kaye ofScary Mommycalled Phyla-Vell a "role model" and "truly heroic."[33]Jamie Lovett ofComicBook.comincluded Phyla-Vell in their "5 Awesome Guardians Of The Galaxy Who Aren't In The Marvel Cinematic Universe" list.[34]Joe Garza ofSlashFilmincluded Phyla-Vell in their "10 Guardians Of The Galaxy Comic Characters We Want To See In The MCU" list.[35]Blair Marnell ofIGNincluded Phyla-Vell in their "7 Characters Who Should Join Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" list.[36]Screen Rantincluded Phyla-Vell in their "15 Most Powerful Versions Of Captain Marvel From The Comics" list,[37]in their "10 Best Members Of The Guardians Of The Galaxy Still Missing From The MCU" list,[38]and in their "12 Characters We Want To See In 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Sequels" list,[39]and ranked her 6th in their "10 LGBTQA Characters Who Should Be Introduced To The MCU" list,[40]and 8th in their "15 Most Powerful Guardians Of The Galaxy Members In The Comics" list.[41]

Autostraddleranked Phyla-Vell 2nd in their "11 Female Superheroes I Wish Marvel Would Make Movies About" list,[42]and 6th in their "7 LGBT Women Who Need to Appear in the MCU Immediately" list.[43]CBR.comranked Phyla-Vell 4th in their "25 Most Powerful Guardians Of The Galaxy" list,[44]5th in their "The Kree: The 10 Most Powerful Members Of The Race" list,[45]6th in their "All The Captain Marvels" list,[46]7th in their "Marvel's 20 Most Powerful Cosmic Heroes" list,[47]8th in their "20 Powerful Female Marvel Characters We Hope To See In The MCU's Phase Four" list,[48]9th in their "Every Captain Marvel Ever" list.[49]and 13th in their "25 Fastest Characters In The Marvel Universe" list.[50]Marc Buxton ofDen of Geekranked Phyla-Vell 15th in their "Guardians of the Galaxy 3: 50 Marvel Characters We Want to See" list.[51]

Other versions

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Infinity Countdown

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DuringInfinity Countdown,when Gamora was collecting the Infinity Stones, an alternate version of Phyla-Vell and Moondragon from Earth-TRN707 arrived on the Prime Earth to get their universe's Reality Stone. After acquiring their Reality Stone, Moondragon deleted her memories of the event.[52]

In other media

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Television

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Film

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A young Phyla-Vell appears inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,portrayed byKai Zen.This version was genetically engineered by theHigh Evolutionarybefore she and his other experiments are freed by theGuardians of the Galaxy,which she later joins.

Video games

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Collected editions

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Title Material collected Published date ISBN
Annihilation: Conquest - Quasar Annihilation: Conquest - Quasar#1-4 January 2008 978-0785127185

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