Genis-Vell

Genis-Vell
Genis-Vell as Captain Marvel.
Art by ChrisCross and Chris Sotomayor.[1]
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceAs Legacy:
Silver Surfer Annual #6
(October 1993)
As Captain Marvel:
Captain Marvel vol. 3 #1
(December 1995)
As Photon:
New Thunderbolts #6
(May 2005)
Created byRon Marz
Ron Lim
In-story information
Full nameGenis-Vell
SpeciesKree / Titanian hybrid
Team affiliationsKree Space Navy
Thunderbolts
Notable aliasesCaptain Marvel
Legacy
Photon
Abilities
  • Cosmic awareness granting omniversal level telepathy
  • Energy projection, absorption, and manipulation
  • Super strength, speed, and durability
  • Dimension transportation
  • Cosmic awareness
  • Illusion castings
  • Force fields
  • Flight
  • Wields Nega-Bands

Genis-Vell is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Ron Marz and Ron Lim, the character first appeared in Silver Surfer vol. 3 Annual #6 (1993).[2][3] Genis-Vell is the son of superhero Mar-Vell and the brother of superhero Phyla-Vell.[4][5][6] The character has also been known as Legacy, Captain Marvel, and Photon at various points in his history.[7][8]

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  6. ^ Marston, George (2023-05-01). "How many Captain Marvels are there in Marvel Comics?". Newsarama. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  7. ^ Shiach, Kieran (29 June 2016). "The Replacements: Mar-Vell And The Legacy Of Captain Marvel". ComicsAlliance. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
  8. ^ Hood, Cooper (2022-06-02). "Guardians of the Galaxy 3: Every Character Daniela Melchior Could Play". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2023-04-03.