History
Origins
Black Axe is apparently an immortal, allegedly part of an elder race though he believed himself to be unique, born nearly 15,000 years ago.[1]
He claimed that the rise of the Moreau Atoll 15,000 years was a little before his time, but only a little. Over the millennia, he has amassed great wealth and powerful technology.[2] He regularly fakes his death and took on new identities.[citation needed] He participated in countless military campaigns in countless roles, for the pure challenge of it.[citation needed]
Ancient Egypt
Circa 1000 BC, he visited the Egyptian city of Saqqara, investigating rumors about Amentah, a recently-deceased yet long-lived pharaohs adviser. He found the sarcophagus empty, confirming his suspicion that Amentah could be immortal as well.[1]
At some point, the Black Panther sold Black Axe Vibranium to be incorporated into his axe.[1]
He fought in ancient Egypt.[citation needed]
14th century
Black Axe battled the undead in Europe, then ravaged by the Black Death.[1]
15th century
He then fought in Japan's Sengoku period wars, befriended the Tamayoshi smiths family (who helped him refine his axe) and began a blood feud with the Hand.[1]
19th century
He later fought in the American Civil War.[1]
20th century
In 1936, he was hired by Mys-Tech to steal the Ark of the Covenant.[1]
During World War II, as Robert Hyde, he saved an orphan, Emily Hall, to whom he later left his castle after retiring and faking his Hyde's identity's death.[1]
Modern days
With the help of Black Panther and Afrikaa, he exposed the efforts of Cardinal Technology to escalate the civil war in Mohannda.[3]Attributes
Powers
Black Axe possesses various superhuman attributes, though the exact source of these powers aren't known.
Superhuman Strength: Black Axe's muscles, connective tissue and skeletal structure are much more efficient than those of a normal human being. As a result, he possesses some degree of superhuman strength. While the maximum amount of weight he can lift on his own isn't known, it is known that amount doesn't exceed 2 tons.
Superhuman Speed: Black Axe is capable of running and moving at speeds that are beyond the natural physical limits of the finest human athlete.
Superhuman Stamina: Black Axe's musculature is far more efficient than that of a normal human being. As a result, his muscles produce considerably less fatigue toxins during physical activity than that of a normal human. At his peak, he can exert himself for several days before the build up of fatigue toxins in his blood begins to impair him.
Superhuman Durability: Black Axe's body is tougher and is naturally more resistant to some types of physical injury than that of a normal human. For example, Black Axe's bodily tissues are able to withstand great impact and blunt trauma forces. He can withstand impacts, such as falling from several stories or being repeatedly struck with superhuman force, that would severely injure or kill a normal human with little to no injury to himself. However, he can still sustain injury from bullets or bladed weapons composed of conventional materials.
Superhuman Longevity: Black Axe is functionally immortal in the sense that he is immune to the effects of aging. While he is more than 10,000 years old, he has the appearance and vitality of a man in his physical prime. He is also immune to the effects of all known Earthly diseases and infections.
Abilities
Weaknesses
Paraphernalia
Equipment
Weapons
Transportation
See Also
- 12 appearance(s) of Black Axe (Earth-616)
- 1 appearance(s) in handbook(s) of Black Axe (Earth-616)
- 3 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Black Axe (Earth-616)
- 9 image(s) of Black Axe (Earth-616)
- 1 quotation(s) by or about Black Axe (Earth-616)
Links and References
http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix3/blackaxe.htm