Polaris (comics)
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Template:Superherobox Polaris (Lorna Dane) is a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe, and a member of the X-Men. She first appeared in [Uncanny] X-Men #49 (1968) by Arnold Drake, Don Heck, Werner Roth and John Tartaglione, but was designed by Jim Steranko.
Character history
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She did, however, fall in love with her teammate Havok, and the two left the X-Men, returning from time to time to assist the team. She remained in civilian life for a number of years until the Marauders ambushed her and Havok around the time of the Mutant Massacre. Lorna's mind was overtaken by an evil being known as Malice, and as Malice, Lorna led the Marauders for several years. When Lorna's alleged half-sister Zaladane stole her powers, Lorna and Malice were finally separated. Lorna became a gateway for negative energy, gaining superstrength and invulnerability as the gateway powered up. Upon the defeat of the Shadow King, Zaladane's powers reverted back to Lorna.
Lorna and Alex eventually joined an incarnation of X-Factor as its leaders, where they broke up and reconciled multiple times.
Polaris later went to Genosha to help out with Magneto and keep an eye on him. When sentinels destroyed Genosha, she was one of the few survivors. She was left emotionally scarred after witnessing the massacre while being unable to save them.
Later, some of the X-Men went to Genosha to survey what was going on. They encountered Polaris and she left with them. When Polaris returned to the X-Men she had a darker personality and was more ruthless in battle. She remained this way until some psychic therapy with Professor Xavier, but while she has calmed down since then she constantly fears becoming insane once more.
Polaris had broken up with Havok, and Iceman admitted that he still had feelings for her. The two have engaged in mild flirtation, but nothing serious has happened yet. They do seem to be beginning a small relationship, however.
Powers and abilities
Polaris' mutant powers enable her to control magnetism, including manipulating metals which are susceptible to that force. She can also manipulate the Earth's magnetic field to allow herself to fly. She has bright green hair, the first indication of her mutation.
External links
- UncannyXmen.net, Spotlight feature on Polaris. (http://www.uncannyxmen.net/db/spotlight/showquestion.asp?faq=10&fldAuto=58)
- Polaris bio (http://www.mutanthigh.com/polaris.html)