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List of Marvel Comics characters: Z

List of Marvel Comics characters: Z 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: Z rather than just read about it. In short: Zabu Zadkiel Zadkiel is a former archangel in the service of Heaven and an enemy of the Ghost Rider, named after the mythical angel of the same name. Created by Jason Aaron, the character debuted in Ghost Rider (vol. 4) #27.

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Zadkiel Zadkiel is a former archangel in the service of Heaven and an enemy of the Ghost Rider, named after the mythical angel of the same name. Created by Jason Aaron, the character debuted in Ghost Rider (vol. 4) #27. Zadkiel is in charge of overseeing the Spirits of Vengeance in God's army, and gradually develops a hatred of humanity as God favors the sinners over the angels. Zadkiel decides to overpower and dethrone God, something that he would need the power of Spirits of Vengeance to do. It was revealed that he had endowed Johnny Blaze with the powers of Ghost Rider. Zadkiel battles Blaze and Blaze's brother, Danny Ketch, but is defeated and imprisoned in Hell.

Other versions During the 2015 "Secret Wars" story line, a variation of Zadkiel resides in the Battleworld domain of Doomstadt and works for Arcade as the Killiseum's chief of security.

Zaladane Zaladane is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Astonishing Tales #3 (1970), and was created by Gerry Conway and Barry Windsor-Smith. Zaladane is the high priestess and queen of the Sun People, who live in the Savage Land. She attempts to lead the Sun People in a war to conquer the peoples of the Savage Land, but is stopped by Garokk. Zaladane attempts to force Garokk to do her bidding, but is attacked by him. She is defeated by Ka-Zar and seemingly destroyed. Zaladane later returns and claims to be the sibling of Polaris, who she exploits to take over the Savage Land. She captures Magneto, Shanna, and Nereel, and attempts to steal Magneto's powers as well. After a series of attacks, Zaladane is captured and executed by Magneto. Zaladane is a sorceress with an extensive knowledge of sorcery, and the ability to wield and manipulate the forces of magic for an undefined variety of effects. She primarily has used these powers for mind control and limited energy projection. For a time she wielded the ability to control magnetic forces in a manner similar to Magneto, but of a more limited nature.

Zaladane in other media Zaladane appears in the X-Men: The Animated Series episode "Savage Land, Strange Heart". A Danger Room construct of Zaladane appears in X-Men (1993).

Zaniac Zaniac is an enemy of Thor, first appearing in Thor #319 (1982). Brad Wolfe is an actor playing the character Zaniac when he is possessed by entities who had originally been summoned by Dormammu in the 19th century to possess individuals who would then murder women as Jack the Ripper. Wolfe is possessed by the entities, becomes a serial killer, and is later irradiated by residual energy from Manhattan Project experiments, giving him superhuman strength and the ability to protect energy blades. Thug Thatcher becomes the second Zaniac after he breaks Wolfe out from prison. Wolfe attempts to betray Thatcher and is killed, causing the entities to leave Wolfe's body and possess Thatcher. Thatcher kills Thor's ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, so Thor goes back in time with Justice Peace to kill the entities before they can possess Thatcher.

Zaran

Princess Zanda

Princess Zanda is a character in the Marvel Universe. The character, created by Jack Kirby, first appeared in Black Panther #1 (January 1977). She was the ruler of the African nation of Narobia and a potential love interest of T'Challa/Black Panther.

Princess Zanda in other media Princess Zanda appears in Avengers Assemble, voiced by Mela Lee. This version is a member of the Shadow Council who possesses shapeshifting abilities.

Peter Van Zante

Zarathos

Zarek Zarek is a supervillain associated with Mar-Vell and the Kree, first appearing in Marvel Super-Heroes #12 (1967). He is the second in command of the Kree Empire while serving as Prime Minister. Working with Ronan the Accuser, he attempts to seize power from the Supreme Intelligence by presenting blue Kree like himself as heroes and pink Kree as villains to trigger ethnic conflict. Zarek is eventually caught by the Supreme Intelligence and exiled. Zarek founds a blue Kree supremacist movement, the Lunatic Legion, with the intention of destroying Mar-Vell and the other pink Kree, but he is defeated.

Zarrko

Zealot Zealot is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Thomas Moreau is Philip Moreau's brother and one of the two sons of David Moreau who possesses terrakinesis. He opposed Magneto when he proclaimed as Genosha's ruler. Convening a large following, he creates a resistance force against Magneto. Magneto confronts Moreau and kills him by imprisoning him in a metallic cocoon and sending him into space.

Zealot in other media Zealot appears as a boss in X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse, voiced by Armin Shimerman.

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

X-Force

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Larry Ekler

Heinrich Zemo

Helmut Zemo

Zemu Zemu is an enemy of the Fantastic Four, first appearing in Strange Tales #103 (1962). He is the ruler of an alternate Earth from the Fifth Dimension who attempts to conquer Earth. The Human Torch tries to stop Zemu, who takes him to the Fifth Dimension. The Human Torch works with a resistance movement to overthrow Zemu. Zemu returns to power and conquers Attilan. The Fantastic Four arrived to help fight Zemu after he attempts to kidnap Medusa. Zemu flees to the Fifth Dimension, but the Human Torch follows him and manages to overthrow him.

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

Wade Wilson During the "AXIS" storyline, Deadpool is among the characters affected by Scarlet Witch's morality-inverting spell, transforming him into a pacifist named Zenpool.

Eleanor Camacho In the Marvel 2099 reality of Earth-16356, the 2099 version of Eleanor Camacho is the daughter of Deadpool who operated as the 2099 version of Zenpool. She possesses a version of Deadpool's healing factor that enables her to revive after being killed with her memories intact.

Zenpool in other media Zenpool appears in Deadpool & Wolverine, portrayed by Kevin Fortin. This version is an alternate universe version of Deadpool and a member of the Deadpool Corps.

Zephyr

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

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Zabu Zadkiel Zadkiel is a former archangel in the service of Heaven and an enemy of the Ghost Rider, named after the mythical angel of the same name. Created by Jason Aaron, the character debuted in Ghost Rider (vol. 4) #27.

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