Guardian (Marvel Comics)

Guardian
Guardian as depicted in Alpha Flight #89 (October 1990). Art by Jim Lee.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceThe Uncanny X-Men #109 (February 1978)
Created by
In-story information
Alter egoJames MacDonald Hudson
SpeciesHuman cyborg
Place of originLondon, Ontario, Canada (Earth-616)
Team affiliations
PartnershipsVindicator
Notable aliasesWeapon Alpha, Vindicator, Jamie, Jimmy, Mac, Jimmy Hudson, Dr. Hudson, Antiguard, Major Maple-Leaf
Abilities
  • Genius-level intellect
  • Proficient scientist and engineer
  • Skilled hand-to-hand combatant, martial artist, strategist and inventor
  • Physical attributes enhanced to peak of human potential
  • Superhuman strength and durability
  • Flight
  • Personal force field
  • Ability to fire energy blasts

Guardian (James Hudson; also known as Weapon Alpha or Vindicator) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by John Byrne, the character made his first appearance in The Uncanny X-Men #109 (February 1978) which was co-plotted by Byrne and his long-time collaborator Chris Claremont.[1]

The character is a founding member and leader of Alpha Flight. He was designed to be the Canadian equivalent of Captain America, hence his costume markings are modeled after the Canadian flag. Guardian is often confused with Captain Canuck, another Canadian-themed superhero with similar costume and superpowers.[2]

As Vindicator, the character appears in X-Men: The Animated Series, voiced by Barry Flatman.

  1. ^ DeFalco, Tom; Sanderson, Peter; Brevoort, Tom; Teitelbaum, Michael; Wallace, Daniel; Darling, Andrew; Forbeck, Matt; Cowsill, Alan; Bray, Adam (2019). The Marvel Encyclopedia. DK Publishing. p. 159. ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.
  2. ^ "Captain Canuck vs Guardian - Battles - Comic Vine". Comic Vine. 11 July 2013.