Genis-Vell

Genis-Vell is a fictional extraterrestrial super-hero and a recurring protagonist featured in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He has gone by the code names Legacy, Captain Marvel, and Photon. The character was first introduced as Legacy in Silver Surfer Annual #6 in October, 1993. He first adopted the name Captain Marvel in Captain Marvel, Volume 3 #4. Genis eventually became a member of the Thunderbolts and took on the name Photon beginning with New Thunderbolts #6 in May, 2005.

Abilities
All of Genis' innate abilities are inherited from his father, but also includes powers that he developed after absorbing the Nega-Bands into his system.
 * Cosmic awareness
 * Energy absorption
 * Energy projection
 * Enhanced durability
 * Enhanced strength
 * Flight
 * Self-sustenance

Equipment

 * Nega-Bands: While wearing the Nega-Bands with a partner, usually Rick Jones, Genis was able to harness a degree of cosmic awareness, as well as enhanced physical attributes. The Nega-Bands enabled him to make use of the following abilities:
 * Cosmic awareness
 * Energy absorption
 * Enhanced strength
 * Flight
 * Self-sustenance


 * Energy pistol: This is an energy-based sidearm that was standard issue amongst officers enlisted in the Kree Empire.
 * Energy projection: Single-bolt energy blast.

Family

 * Mar-Vell - Biological father, deceased.
 * Elysius - Biological mother, deceased.
 * Phyla-Vell - Sister; also known as Captain Marvel.
 * Theodore Altman - Half-brother. Also known as Hulkling.

Notes & Trivia



 * "Captain Marvel (Genis-Vell)", "Legacy (Genis-Vell)", and "Photon (Genis-Vell)" all redirect to this page. Some comic book volume and issues listings may include these links.

Appearances

 * Captain Marvel Vol 3 4
 * New Thunderbolts 6
 * Silver Surfer Vol 3 Annual 6
 * Thunderbolts 100

Titles
The following are comic book titles in which Genis-Vell made regular appearances.
 * Captain Marvel Vol 3 (1995-1996)
 * Captain Marvel Vol 4 (2000-2002)
 * Captain Marvel Vol 5 (2002-2004)
 * New Thunderbolts Vol 1 (2004-2006)