Adam The Blue Marvel Appreciation

[bluedmighty]

I didn't see one of these, so it pleases me to start it.

Real Name
Adam Brashear

Aliases
Blue Marvel, Magnificent Master of Might, The Man Of Marvels, The Blue Bomber of Battle

Identity
Known to Gov and S.H.I.E.L.D aggencies

Occupation
Physics Professor,Scientist, Adventurer

Citizenship
USA

Place of Birth
Unknown

Known Relatives
Candace Brashear (Marlene Frazier, Wife, Deceased)
Max (Son)
Adrienne (Daughter)

Group Affiliation
None (Mighty Avengers invite)

Education
Graduate of Cornell (Magna Cum Loude) Electrical Engineering with a Phd in Theoretical Physics

Height
6'6

Weight
Unknown

Eyes
Brown

Hair
Black

Powers
Adam is a stable Anti-matter reactor, as such he possesses a high level of superhuman strength, enabling him to lift/press well over 100 tons. He once carried a Navy Air Craft Carrier, Stopped a Meteor the size of Arkansas, and could have split the moon in two. This strength can be increased by the internal production of more anti-matter and can also be augmented in the presence of anti-matter.

In addition to his great strength, Adam possesses superhuman stamina and is invulnerable to the point that he is unharmed by a Hydrogen Bomb explosion at arms length, can survive at impossible depths and unprotected in the vacuum of Space.

Adam can fly at impressive speeds, able to make it to the Moon (221,463 miles) in minutes. Adam also posses an unknown level of energy manipulation, being able to sync with and disrupt Anti-man's Anti-matter energies with a large positive plasma pulse, while absorbing and dispersing accesses energies from the implosion explosion of Anti-man.

First appearance
Adam:Legend of the Blue Marvel #1

[bluedmighty]

To start, I used to complain (a lot) that marvel had no "Powerful" African American Male characters. When I heard about this mini and the type of character that would be introduced, I was immediately interested in learning more.

When I read that the Character was the childhood imagining of Kevin Grevioux, I was fascinated. I started writing and drawing because I loved SUPER heroes, and wanted to see one that looked like me.

Was this my dream had come true.

With times changing could this be the Super Hero I've been waiting for?

Speculation and anticipation ran their course last month with the close of the mini.

Afterwords, I can say that Adam, is without a doubt, my favorite SUPER hero.

I think Kevin Grevioux did an excellent job introducing us to this character.

In the past (when arguing for the existence of an UBSH) I often said that the Sentry should have been black. My position being: if you removed the void (or downplayed him at least), and made the Sentry black, the reason that everybody had to forget him would have more since. Especially given the time frame they're trying to shoehorn him into. Without him HAVING to be crazy, this could have opened some other story possibilities and then they could have still played the crazy card down the road.

That said, the Blue Marvel's introduction was done differently which gives the character room to grow IMO.

What would you all like to see next from the Blue Marvel?

Who should he Fight?

Should he show up in DR?

Do his Kids have Powers?

[pharoahe22]

The Blue Marvel needs to start appearing in more books immediately. I'd love to see him in New Avengers, Dark Avengers, Mighty Avengers, Thor, Nova, and Guardians of the Galaxy. I could probably think of more, but those are the ones I came up with right off the bat. He's awesome.

[celticguy]

I think they will keep him on the sideline until Dark reign is over.

[The Cool Thatguy]

Originally Posted by celticguy

I think they will keep him on the sideline until Dark reign is over.

I dunno about that, but I'd prefer a slow burn on his appearances instead of the push we get with other characters. Most of the 90s characters who used to be so popular are now struggling to hold on.

I'd rather Blue Marvel be slowly introduced to the MU than be forced in. 'Cause if he's forced, there will eventually be a push back.

[GalactaSurfer]

I love the Blue Marvel (My favorite new character right after Patriot and before Skaar) and the mini was great Kevin G did a bang up job.

I certainly want to see him show up for Dark Reign. Ideally in a scene with President Barrak Obama where he get the EO JFK put on him lifted.

The books I'd like to see him in now are; War Machinne, Fantasic four (which would give me a reason to pick it up), and Hulk.

BM has ton of potential that for sure and where ever he shows up im there.

[FistofIron]

I'd love to see Blue Marvel fight Juggernaut.

[Tracks]

Blue Marvel vs. Red Hulk would be sick

[FistofIron]

Originally Posted by Tracks

Blue Marvel vs. Red Hulk would be sick

I'd love to see that. I'd also love to see him fight Gladiator.

[Excelsior]

Guardians of the Galaxy could use a BIG hitter.

[XPac]

Unless they depower him a bit, I think they should just stick him in space.

Have him hang out with the Guadians of the Galaxy or something.

[Blind pugh]

Haven't read it but am curious if you can help differentiate him from Sentry for me, crazy powerful, forced to disappear from the limelight just from what I've heard it seems very similar.

Can you tell me what makes him unique am considering getting back issues to read him but need some convincing.

[Tracks]

Originally Posted by Blind pugh

Haven't read it but am curious if you can help differentiate him from Sentry for me, crazy powerful, forced to disappear from the limelight just from what I've heard it seems very similar.

Can you tell me what makes him unique am considering getting back issues to read him but need some convincing.

their characters are very different as are their origins.

[Shyft]

Originally Posted by Blind pugh

Haven't read it but am curious if you can help differentiate him from Sentry for me, crazy powerful, forced to disappear from the limelight just from what I've heard it seems very similar.

Can you tell me what makes him unique am considering getting back issues to read him but need some convincing.

First, hes not crazy.

Second, he was shunned because of the colour of his skin.

Third, he seems to potentially have more strength than The Sentry, but potentially less energy manipulation abilities. This is unclear as Marvel hasnt exactly pinned down what either of them can do.

[The Cool Thatguy]

Originally Posted by Blind pugh

Haven't read it but am curious if you can help differentiate him from Sentry for me, crazy powerful, forced to disappear from the limelight just from what I've heard it seems very similar.

Can you tell me what makes him unique am considering getting back issues to read him but need some convincing.

Sure.

He's a Superman archtype, sure, but he's more in line with the classic Class-100 ton guys like Thor, Hercules, etc. This was stated by his creator outright, so those who argue the point need a good smacking ;)

While he does draw in some ways from the Superman archtype, he's not overly dependant on it. Instead, his character drama comes from a far more Marvel place, that being the role of his power in shaping humanity. Whereas Sentry is a wackjob Silver Age Superman, a supposed logical extension of what would happen to Superman with his powers, Blue Marvel is a Superman archtype smart enough to avoid becoming say, the Kingdom Come Superman.

In short, he's a rare character who acknowledges the potential impact his power can have on society but is smart enough to recognize that he has little moral right to make such decisions.

As for forgotten, he's just forgotten in the way Irene Morgan and Sarah Keys are forgotten (look it up).

Good character IMO, and I hope someone besides Bendis and Kevin G pick him up (only because to be a success, Blue Marvel shouldn't only be Kevin G's character. I'd read more stories written by him, no doubt).