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List of Marvel Comics characters: S

List of Marvel Comics characters: S is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand List of Marvel Comics characters: S rather than just read about it. In short: S'Yan S'Yan is the brother of T'Chaka and the uncle of T'Challa. When T'Chaka is killed by Klaw, S'Yan rules Wakanda as a regent until T'Challa comes of age.

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Reference excerpt

S'Yan

S'Yan is the brother of T'Chaka and the uncle of T'Challa. When T'Chaka is killed by Klaw, S'Yan rules Wakanda as a regent until T'Challa comes of age. During the tournament to detail who should become the next Black Panther, S'Yan is defeated by T'Challa, who takes on the Black Panther mantle. S'Yan remains close to T'Challa as one of his advisors. During the Doomwar storyline, S'Yan is killed while protecting Ramonda from Doctor Doom's forces.

S'Yan in other media S'Yan appears in Black Panther (2010), voiced by Carl Lumbly.

Sabra

Sabreclaw Sabreclaw (Hudson Logan) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics who first appeared in J2 #8 (May 1999). He is the half-brother of Wild Thing and son of Wolverine. The character has claws (similar to Sabretooth), a healing factor, and enhanced physical capabilities. His healing factor allows him to rapidly regenerate damaged or destroyed areas of his cellular structure and affords him virtual immunity to poisons and most drugs, as well as enhanced resistance to diseases. He has superhuman strength, naturally sharp fangs, and claws reinforced with adamantium sheaths.

Sabretooth

Victor Creed

Laura Kinney

Sage

Sagittarius

Sandman

Sangre

Saracen

Neal Saroyan Neal Saroyan is the former talent agent of Wonder Man. Saroyan is later revealed to be an assassin with mind-control powers and is killed by a rival group of assassins. The character, created by Gerard Jones and Jeff Johnson, first appeared in Wonder Man (vol. 2) #1 (July 1991).

Sasquatch

Sat-Yr-9

Satana

Satannish

Saturnyne

Saul

Sauron

Savage Steel Savage Steel is a name used by several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Disillusioned by the justice system and what they viewed as its lenient stance on crime, several officers of the New York City Police Department came together to form an organization that would kill criminals, rather than simply jailing them. Savage Steel is a powered armor created by Stane International for them based on technology stolen from Stark Enterprises and used by several members of the Cabal, including Paul Trent and former members Harry Lennox, Johnny Leone, and Jimmy Zafar. Zafar later reforms and becomes an ally of Darkhawk as Savage Steel.

Happy Sam Sawyer

Rafael Scarfe

Lt. Rafael 'Rafe' Scarfe is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by Chris Claremont and Pat Broderick, first appeared in Marvel Premiere #23 (August 1975). Scarfe is a Vietnam War veteran who returned to New York to become a police officer. He grew close to his partner Misty Knight and when she lost her arm in a bomb explosion, Scarfe never left her side. He was a recurring ally of Iron Fist, and later Luke Cage when the two came together to form Heroes for Hire. Years later, in the "Shadowland" storyline, Scarfe later went rogue and tried to frame Daredevil for the murder of several criminals.

Rafael Scarfe in other media Rafael Scarfe appears in Luke Cage, portrayed by Frank Whaley. This version is a corrupt NYPD detective at the 29th Precinct partnered with Misty Knight who secretly works for Cornell "Cottonmouth" Stokes. After internal affairs begin investigating him, Scarfe attempts to blackmail Stokes, who fatally shoots him.

Scaleface Scaleface is a mutant and a member of the Morlocks who can transform into a dragon-like reptilian creature. After the Morlock Massacre storyline, Scaleface, Blowhard, Berzerker, and Masque confront Iceman and Beast, falsely believing that they are threatening Leech and Caliban. A fight breaks out, with Leech neutralizing the powers on both sides. Eventually, the group calms down with the urging of Scaleface. As a group, they join with the remnants of X-Factor and make their way to safety. Dissatisfied with the conditions at X-Factor's HQ, the Morlocks sneak out, disguised and claiming to be the X-Factor 'cleaning staff'. Scaleface and the Morlocks are confronted by the police, who shoot and kill Scaleface.

Scaleface in other media Scaleface makes cameo appearances in X-Men: The Animated Series. Scaleface appears in X-Men '97. Scaleface makes a cameo appearance in the X-Men: Evolution episode "X-Treme Measures".

Scalphunter

Scanner Scanner is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Skera or Vera Scanner was a member of the Spaceknight Squadron beginning in Rom Annual (1982 Series), #2 in November 1983, in which she was also called Skera. In later issues, she was called Vera.

Sarah Ryall Sarah Ryall is a mutant character created by Bob Harras and Steve Epting, first appearing in Avengers (Vol. 1) #357 (October, 1992). She has bio-electrical abilities, allowing her to affect neural pathways, sense astral forms, and project herself as a hologram. Sarah (initially known as Screener) was recruited by Fabian Cortez into the Acolytes. She later took the name of Scanner. She was one of the few Acolytes to survive the destruction of Avalon as well as Genosha. It was later mentioned that she was depowered on M-Day.

Scanner in other media The Sarah Ryall incarnation of Scanner makes non-speaking cameo appearances in Wolverine and the X-Men.

Scarecrow

Scarlet Scarab

Scarlet Spider

Ben Reilly

Joe Wade

Clones of Michael Van Patrick

Kaine Parker

Scarlet Witch

Schizoid Man The Schizoid Man is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Chip Martin The original version of the Schizoid Man, Chip Martin, first appeared in Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #36 (November 1979), and was created by Bill Mantlo, John Romita Jr. and Jim Mooney. A graduate student at Empire State University, he suffers from psychological instability and has the power to build and animate solid constructs with his mind. His father is Senator Robert Martin, a possible suspect as the Hobgoblin. Schizoid Man joins Vil-Anon, a twelve-step program dedicated to helping individuals overcome their criminal tendencies, alongside Armadillo, Equinox, Hypno-Hustler, Jackson Weele and Man-Bull.

Ultimate Marvel version The Ultimate Marvel equivalent of Schizoid Man is an unnamed genetically-modified French citizen and a member of the Liberators who was enhanced with Multiple Man's stem cells, allowing him to clone himself.

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Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with List of Marvel Comics characters: S

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Example 2 — changing one variable

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Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about List of Marvel Comics characters: S ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of List of Marvel Comics characters: S

In research: List of Marvel Comics characters: S appears in science research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses List of Marvel Comics characters: S in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: List of Marvel Comics characters: S is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Lists of Marvel Comics characters, Marvel Comics supervillains, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for List of Marvel Comics characters: S outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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Frequently asked questions

What is List of Marvel Comics characters: S in simple terms?

S'Yan S'Yan is the brother of T'Chaka and the uncle of T'Challa. When T'Chaka is killed by Klaw, S'Yan rules Wakanda as a regent until T'Challa comes of age.

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