Feral (character)
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Feral (Maria Callasantos) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Rob Liefeld and Fabian Nicieza, the character first appeared in The New Mutants #99 (March 1991).[1] Throughout her history, Feral has sometimes been a superhero and a supervillain. The character has also been a member of the New Hellions, and the Morlocks, and the X-Force at various points in her history.[2] She is the sister of Thornn.
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 Feral as depicted in Wolverine (vol. 3) #53 (June 2007). Art by Simone Bianchi. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | The New Mutants #99 (March 1991) |
| Created by | Rob Liefeld Fabian Nicieza |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Maria Callasantos |
| Species | Human mutant |
| Team affiliations | Brotherhood of Mutants Mutant Liberation Front X-Corporation New Hellions New Mutants Morlocks X-Force |
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Publication history
Feral debuted in The New Mutants #99 (March 1991), created by Rob Liefeld and Fabian Nicieza.[3] She appeared in the 2021 Women of Marvel series.[4][5]
Fictional character biography
Summarize
Perspective
The cat-like mutant Feral attempted to escape from the tyrannical rule of the Morlock, Masque. She was saved from Masque by Cable, and agreed to join Cable's paramilitary group X-Force in return for protection.[6]
During the "X-Cutioner's Song" event, Feral is attacked by the X-Men and X-Factor alongside X-Force. She is captured by Wolverine and taken prisoner with X-Force by the X-Men and X-Factor.[7][8][9] Feral later receives a new costume and leaves Xavier's mansion with the rest of X-Force.[10]
Feral later betrays X-Force and joins the terrorist group known as the Mutant Liberation Front.[11] She is arrested for killing three members of her family and Harry Bellinger, her mother's boyfriend.
While imprisoned, Feral discovers that she is infected with the Legacy Virus. The virus affects Feral's mind, leading her to join a new incarnation of the Hellions led by King Bedlam.[12] After being cured of the virus, Feral joins the Mumbai branch of the X-Corporation along with Thornn, Warpath, and Sunfire.[13]
Feral and Thornn both lose their powers after M-Day, when the Scarlet Witch depowers most mutants on Earth. However, they regain their powers after being experimented on by the mutant geneticist Romulus. Feral assists Wolverine in tracking down Sabretooth, during which Sabretooth kills her.[14]
Years later, Feral is resurrected by the Five and resides on Krakoa alongside other mutants, including her former teammates of X-Force.[15]
Powers and abilities
Feral possesses superhuman and feline attributes.[16][17] Her powers include superhuman speed, agility, stamina, senses, and reflexes.[18] Her regenerative healing factor allows her to heal faster than a human.[19] She has sharp claws, fangs, and a prehensile tail.[20]
Reception
Critical response
Deirdre Kaye of Scary Mommy called Feral a "role model" and a "truly heroic" female character.[21] Adam Holmes of CinemaBlend included Feral in their "7 X-Force Members Who Should Appear In The Upcoming Movie" list.[22] Scoot Allan of Comic Book Resources ranked Feral 2nd in their " Scariest Members Of The New Mutants" list,[1] and 16th in their "X-Force: The Deadliest Members from Marvel’s X-Men Spinoff" list.[23] Darren Franich of Entertainment Weekly ranked Feral 26th in their "Let's Rank Every X-Man Ever" list.[24]
Other versions
Age of Apocalypse
An alternate universe variant of Feral from Earth-295 appears in "Age of Apocalypse" #2 as a member of the Morlocks.[25]
House of M
An alternate universe variant of Feral from Earth-58163 appears in the "House of M" tie-in House of M: Avengers as a member of the Brotherhood strike force.[26]
Ultimate Marvel
An alternate version of Feral from Earth-1610 appears in X-Force as a member of the Mutant Liberation Front.[27]
X-Men '92
An alternate universe variant of Feral from Earth-15730 appears in X-Men '92. This version is part of a group of mutants called Rej-X. She later joins X-Force, along with Shatterstar.[28]
In other media
- Feral makes cameo appearances in X-Men: The Animated Series as an enslaved resident of Genosha.[29]
- Feral appears in the Wolverine versus Sabretooth motion comic, voiced by Kathleen Barr.[30]
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