Religion: Judeo-Christian
Name: Messianic figure
Classification: supporting character
First Appearance: The Avengers (vol. 1) #178 (Late Oct. 1992): "The Martyr Perplex!"
Creators: Steve Gerber, Carmine Infantino, Rudy Nebres
Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes
Number of Appearances: 1
Gender: male
A hologram, illusion, robot, or other, it appeared before the Manipulator's victims, claiming to be dying to save them from themselves. It confronted the Beast before being seemingly consumed by a lighting bolt, and later before agents Marsden and Stern.
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix3/manipulatorrobot.htm#Messianic
- http://marvel.wikia.com/Avengers_Vol_1_178
- http://comicbookdb.com/issue.php?ID=22640
- https://www.comics.org/issue/32846/