Tartarus (comics)
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Tartarus is a fictional character, a mutant in the Marvel Comics Universe. His first appearance was in X-Men v2, #101.
[edit] Marvel Comics
Tartarus is a member of the race of supermutants known as Neo. He and his sister Elysia encountered Archangel and Charlotte Jones in the opening salvo of the Neo's war against humans & mutants, sparked when the High Evolutionary removed all mutants' powers, causing untold devastation to the hidden Neo community.
Tartarus may have died in the Assault on Genosha by Cassandra Nova's Sentinels.
[edit] Powers
Has peak human strength, speed, endurance, and reflexes, project total sensory illusions that create a false reality around his opponent, conforming to their greatest fears and mental picture of hell.
[edit] DC Comics
Tartarus is also a group of Super-Villains in the DC Comics universe. They first appeared in the title "Secret Origins of Super-Villains" #1 (1999), and were organized by Vandal Savage, their purpose was to defeat the Teen Titans. Members included:
- Vandal Savage (the leader and founder of the group)
- Gorilla Grodd
- Siren (a mermaid)
- Red Panzer (neo-Nazi who wore armor)
- Cheshire
- Lady Vic