06-09-2004, 04:06 AM
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Spider-Man
Real Name: Peter Parker
Other Alias: None
Dual Identity: Known by high ranking members and various branches of the U.S. Govt., S.H.I.E.L.D., and almost everyone in or affiliated with the Resistance
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 165 lbs
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Dark brown
Age: 24
Other traits: Numerous scars cover Peter's body, reminders of the battles he has fought.
Costume: 2099 Spider-Man
Current Occupation(s): Freedom Fighter
Former Occupation(s): Govt. Lackey/Test Subject
Place of Birth: Queens, New York
Martial Status: Widowed, currently single
Usual Base of Operations: New York
Current Group Membership: The Resistance
Powers: Peter has the ability to lift up to 10 tons under normal conditions but when placed under high amounts of stress or anger, his strength level can double and sometimes triple that of his normal limitations. However, this fluctuation of strength is not a controlled factor and only occurs under the most extreme situations. Peter also has a heightened level of stamina and resistance to injury. Peter can instinctively adjust his body weight and the position of his limbs allowing him to maintain a perfect equilibrium on any object, no matter how small or narrow. His reflexes are forty times faster than that of a normal human being and he is incredibly agile. He can leap up to five stories vertically or a city block horizontally. Peter also has the power to stick to almost any surface. When Peter is sticking to a surface, the bond between them is inseparable. Peter cannot be pried from his chosen spot without taking some of the surface with him. However, this only applies while Peter is conscience. While he is unconscious or asleep he cannot stick to surfaces. Peter also possesses a sixth sense, or 'spider senseâ, which warns him of danger before it occurs. The more imminent and deadly the danger, the stronger the buzz. It also acts as a mini radar, guiding Peter away from potential dangers. Peter uses this feat as a tracking device as well, letting his sense guide him to the source of the threat. However, Peter cannot always figure out the exact nature of the threat he is being warned of. From his wrists Peter can project web like strands. He has learned to mold this webbing into different forms such as coats or a parachute and can fire multiple types of webbing, such as spray, strand, or impact. The webbing is also sticky on all sides and an inch of it can hold the Thing hostage. Peter's final feat is that he can intentionally loose his limbs like some spiders and grow them back later. The growing process can take anywhere from fifteen minutes to over an hour depending on how large the limb.
Skills: Peter has spent long hours working on becoming less dependant on his spider sense, training himself to operate manually instead of on instinct. Peter knows how to heal and tend to small wounds, i.e. removing bullets, mending slashes and cuts from a blade. Peter has also had training in stealth tactics and hand to hand combat.
Weapons: Peter wears a utility belt that contains a mini flashlight on it front and bears several compartments. Peter has created spider tracers, which are small spider shaped devices that he can stick on a desired target and then follow it with his spider sense. He has also created stingers, which are miniature sized darts that are sharp enough to pierce through normal clothing and embed themselves into a person's skin. Once they've done so, they inject a strong toxin into the person's blood stream, which is designed to slow the person's movements and reflexes. Both the stingers and spider tracers are contained in his belt.
Other possessions: Peter also owns his father's rosary as well as a photo of his deceased wife, Natasha. Both of these are kept inside his belt.
History: Peter grew up in an America led by President Osborn where, due to past events, mutants were treated like the plague. Any mutant found was captured (if possible) and sent to one of three locations; Weapon X facilities, where they were turned into weapons of war, Department H, where they were probed and experimented on, or one of the many death camps located in the American deserts. Still engulfed with hatred for the loss they had suffered due to mutant terrorist attacks, most of the American public supported this treatment of mutants and encouraged it to be taken to high extents.
Peter however, was raised by parents who were against such acts. Richard and May Parker raised their only son to obtain a very moral and Catholic lifestyle. They supported confrences and protests against the mutant injustice. Yet, due to the government that they lived under, they could not be as outspoken as they would have liked, and for fear of what may happen to them and their son, they restrained themselves from becoming a radical.
For the most part, life for Peter was pretty normal. He went to school, played with his friends, and participated in events that every homo sapien child did. Yet at the age of ten all that changed.
Cerebro, a device used by S.H.I.E.L.D. to find and locate mutants, had detected the X Gene within young Peter Parker. By law, he was to be taken into the custody of the United States Government for the rest of his natural life, and when Peter's parents protested, they were killed.
Under the instruction of Nick Fury, Peter was taken to a special branch of Weapon X for mutants of his age. There he was physically abused as the staff of the facility worked on making his powers trained and developed. For ten years he remained under the ownership of Weapon X, being trained in the various fields of combat as well as being able to harness and control his powers. But Osborn did not want his mutant warriors to be able to turn against him, and so as they rigorously trained his body and his powers, they slowly deteriorated his mind, forcing him to the brink of insanity. The final piece to ensure that he remained a mindless slave as a small microchip that was to be place in his brain, rendering him completely under their control.
Yet before such a device could be set in place, Peter, as well as many others, was freed by the Resitance, a band of humans and mutants that fought for mutant rights. Under their care and guidance, Peter recovered from the abuses that he had endured, and vowed to help them with their cause as a way of repayment.
During his time with the Resistance, Peter met and fell in love with Natasha a.k.a. the Black Widow. Their love for each other blossomed and soon they were married. But such happiness was not meant to last.
On August 18, Peter's best friend and ally Bobby Drake, betrayed the Resistance to Steve Rogers and his fighting force from S.H.I.E.L.D. Captain America and his troops attacked the unprepared Resistance full force. After many hours of battle, Peter and the others were able to make a narrow escape. Their escape was not without cost however, as many were slaughtered and killed, including Peter's wife Natasha. Her death has driven Peter even farther, making him that more determined to continue fighting for what he and many others believe is right.
--------------------Character #2--------------------
Gambit
Real Name: Alexander Willington Fisk, goes by the name Logan
Other Alias: None
Dual Identity: Publicly known
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 165lbs
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Age: 21
Costume: Logan is usually seen wearing a long, cloud white trench coat, which drops down to a few inches above his ankles. It is fire resistant and extremely durable, making it difficult for blades to pierce its exterior. Underneath his trench coat is an attire that is completely black, from his boots to the tip of his long sleeve shirt. His desire wardrobe has the same qualities as his trench coat and is designed to allow him maximum mobility and movement without restraint. Money was clearly not an issue in producing his flawlessly crafted costume, as it has been made to perfection.
Current Occupation: Owner and CEO of Fisk Corporations, student to masters of martial arts
Former Occupation: Wanderer, student to teachers of martial arts
Place of Birth: Unknown
Martial Status: Single
Usual Base of Operations: New York, but has traveled to numerous places across the globe
Current Group Membership: None
Powers: Logan possesses powerful telekinetic powers which seem to continue to grow stronger. Over the years he has learned to use and master the different aspects of this power. He can stop incoming projectiles, such as bullets, in their tracks and then redirect them where he pleases. He can form an invisible and almost impenetrable shield before him than can block physical attacks as well as some plasmatic forms such as fire. However, this shield's extension is limited to a four-foot radius and becomes a burdening strain on his mind if used for long periods of time. Logan can also exert a 'force push', named by his brother after watching the Star Wars movies, in which Logan can fire a powerful force from his extended hand, using it to launch enemies or objects into the air. Aside from his telekinetic powers, Logan obtains an adaptive mind. His mutant abilities allow him to learn or absorb information three times faster than an average human being. Logan also harbors an advanced healing factor.
Skills: Logan has spent many years and long hours learning and the many forms of martial arts. Due to his intense training and mutant powers, he has mastered most of the 127 major styles of combat as well as mastered the art of armed combat. Additionally, Logan has trained his body to react 10 times faster than that of a normal human being. Logan has used his powers to help him become an expert in computers and other technological devices. As Logan would say himself 'There isn't a security system in the world that I can't break into.' Logan can also speak several languages.
Weapons: Logan's only weapon is his bo-staff, which is crafted from adamantium. It can extend up to five feet long or compact down to the size of a foot for easy carrying. Logan carries a second one, in case some misfortune should befall his first.
Other Possessions: Worn like a necklace around his neck is a small rectangular shaped picture frame. The photograph it contains is that of his brother when they were at the orphanage. To keep it from the sight of prying eyes, a small door connected to the front of the frame that be flipped open in order to reveal what lies behind it.
History: Alex Willington was left at a small New York orphanage at the age of ten with his brother Thomas Willington, who had recently turned five, upon the disappearance of their parents. A curious neighbor had entered the Willington home after getting suspicious of the absence of James' parents. The neighbor was shocked to find the house in shambles and the parents gone. What surprised her more, however, was the sight of Alex caring for his brother to the best of his abilities. Alerting the proper authorities immediately, the Willington brothers were escorted to the orphanage where they were to stay until they were adopted. It was at this early age and during this traumatic experience that Alex's powers began to surface. The young boy had already begun to mature beyond his age, acting as the responsible guardian of his younger brother. On several occasions, families had wanted to adopt Alex, catching the early signs of is growing intellect, but Alex refused, saying that he would not leave until both he and his brother left together. Acts such as that made Alex his brother's idol. Thomas would forever look up to his brother with unyielding respect and love.
Several months had past and the Willington brothers still found themselves homeless. But their luck was about to change. Wilson Fisk, the wealthy owner of Fisk Corporations and entrepreneur, and his wife Vanessa came to deliver a hefty check to the orphanage as a way to boost his public image. It was then that Alex made his move. Alex did everything he could to win Mr. Fisk and his wife over in order that they might adopt them, even going so far as to challenge Wilson Fisk to a chess game, Alex's favorite pastime at the orphanage. Though Wilson Fisk beat Alex in his favorite game, he was by the young boys level of intelligence and, with slight nagging from Vanessa, adopted the Howlet brothers. Alex and Thomas had finally gotten a home and Mr. Fisk had gotten an heir.
But good fortune did not seem to stay long with the brothers. Though Thomas was spared the harsh teachings of Mr. Fisk, Alex was not so lucky. For the next year, Wilson Fisk began to instruct and teach Alex in the way of business relentlessly, hiring the best tutors and making the young boy work long hours into the night. Fisk was determined to mold this orphan into the perfect son and perfect heir for his company.
Then things went from bad to worse. Vanessa Fisk had accidentally learned of her husbandâs dealings with the underworld, a profession he had many times denied to her. Vanessa soon came to realize that her lovely children would be trained to carry on Wilson's position as the Kingpin of Crime. Not bearing to cope with the fact that her sons would become such monsters, Vanessa Fisk committed suicide, and she did so infront of the eyes of Alexander Willington Fisk. Seeing such a horrific sight sent Alex's powers on overdrive, overloading his brain and causing him to black out.
When he came to, he soon discovered that his adoptive father had sunk into a depressive state. The loss of his beloved wife devastated him, causing his confidence to crumble. His ties with the underworld loosened and his rivals noticed the change. The mighty Kingpin of Crime was loosing it. Wilson soon turned his depression to anger blaming Alex and Thomas for the loss of his wife and his loss of power both in the crime world and in his business. He began to beat them almost at random. To save his brother from having to endure the abuse, Alex would purposely enrage his adoptive father so that his wrath would be focused on him.
On one fateful day however, the board of executives made their move. They were ready to over throw Wilson Fisk and take ownership of Fisk Corporations. But to do so, they would need one of the brothers, since only an heir could legally control the corporation. They headed for the office, preparing to deliver Fisk the news and dispose of him. However, Alex got their first to find his 'father' preparing to attack his brother. Alex intercepted the blows, putting himself between his brother and Mr. Fisk. And then he snapped. The collective anger from his parents disappearance, the death of his adoptive mother, the pain of his brother, and the abuse of his 'father' finally became too much. In one decisive moment, Alex's powers erupted, and Wilson Fisk found himself being launched through his office window and falling 96 stories to his death. The members of the board arrived in time to witness the act. Finding it too risky to leave the mutant child alive, they decided to take Alex out to a deserted region where he would meet an 'accident'.
Alex and his brother ran from the board of directors and Alex was able to have enough time to promise his brother that he would come back for him before he was finally caught. The board members had their lackeys drive Alex out of town and away from any civilization to be 'taken care of.' Luckily for Alex though, his powers made their second appearance, allowing him to escape his captors and run off into the distance. Believing that he was as good as dead, the lackeys returned to their boss and reported that the job was done.
Alex continued to wander aimlessly. At the peak of his exhaustion, Alex collapsed in the middle of nowhere, finding himself on the brink of death. But fate seemed to have other plans for Alex than death, for he was discovered and nourished back to health by a man named Matt Murdock. The blind martial artist looked after Alex as and taught him in the way of martial arts as well as helping him to control and master his gifts. During his time with the blind fighter, Alex took on the name Gambit, finding the meaning of the name to be suitable for him.
After three years under the wing of Matt Murdock, Alex set off to travel the U.S. taking with him only what was necessary. Deciding that it was best to keep a low profile and wanting to break his ties with his abusive father, Alex changed his name to Logan. For the next four years, Alex would wander across the nation, meeting several new teachers along the way and learning their lessons in combat to perfection. He also received training in computers and security systems from Tom Hardy a.k.a. the Black Cat. Tom's daughter Felicia, who was training to take on the mantle of the Black Cat, had grown to like Logan and even developed a crush on the young man. Her affections were never returned.
Finally, at the age of 18, Logan fulfilled his promise to his little brother. He returned and after a heated battle, reclaimed his brother and the company. After which Logan quickly moved to make the company his own, breaking the ties Fisk Corporations had with both the criminal underworld and the military. He transformed Fisk Corporations from a manufacturer of weapons of war, to the largest producer of computers and technological devices in the world. He also had a department of the company specialize in children toys and entertainment. Several amusement parks were underway of being built, and many schools and playgrounds were receiving large donations to be renovated.
Yet such acts concealed did not mean that Logan had become a jolly-hearted fellow. Quite the opposite. Having regained his empire, Logan came to the belief that the only person that mattered was himself and his brother. He began to working harder and expanding both his empire and his powers. While proponents would describe Logan as serious, driven, and mature beyond his years, critics would decry that his intense focus makes him greedy, selfish, and power-hungry. Logan continued to work towards the growth of Fisk Corporations while at the same time mastering his powers and the numerous forms of combat.
Such change in Logan and the Corporation did not go unnoticed. Several attempts were made by crime lords and military officials to end Logan's life, hoping to restore Fisk Corporations to the greatness it used to know. Even Richard Fisk, a man claiming to be the true heir of Wilson Fisk, tried to take control of the company away from Logan. All attempts failed, and those who tried were punished severely.
Learning of the special gifts Logan bore, he was approached on many different occasions by such teams as the X-Men and the Avengers, each tried to recruit him for their cause. Each one found itself being told where the door was. Logan informed them that he had more important things to do that to parade around the city and play superhero. Thus, Logan has only aided the two teams and other heroes when it serves his purpose or something of his, such as his brother, is at risk.
For the next several years, Logan has continued oversee the unyielding growth of his power. He has long since mastered his own mutant abilities as well as almost every major form of combat on the planet. He looks to find ways to increase the expansion of his power, and he thinks that with the Watch, he will do just that.
Spider-Man
Real Name: Peter Parker
Other Alias: None
Dual Identity: Known by high ranking members and various branches of the U.S. Govt., S.H.I.E.L.D., and almost everyone in or affiliated with the Resistance
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 165 lbs
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Dark brown
Age: 24
Other traits: Numerous scars cover Peter's body, reminders of the battles he has fought.
Costume: 2099 Spider-Man
Current Occupation(s): Freedom Fighter
Former Occupation(s): Govt. Lackey/Test Subject
Place of Birth: Queens, New York
Martial Status: Widowed, currently single
Usual Base of Operations: New York
Current Group Membership: The Resistance
Powers: Peter has the ability to lift up to 10 tons under normal conditions but when placed under high amounts of stress or anger, his strength level can double and sometimes triple that of his normal limitations. However, this fluctuation of strength is not a controlled factor and only occurs under the most extreme situations. Peter also has a heightened level of stamina and resistance to injury. Peter can instinctively adjust his body weight and the position of his limbs allowing him to maintain a perfect equilibrium on any object, no matter how small or narrow. His reflexes are forty times faster than that of a normal human being and he is incredibly agile. He can leap up to five stories vertically or a city block horizontally. Peter also has the power to stick to almost any surface. When Peter is sticking to a surface, the bond between them is inseparable. Peter cannot be pried from his chosen spot without taking some of the surface with him. However, this only applies while Peter is conscience. While he is unconscious or asleep he cannot stick to surfaces. Peter also possesses a sixth sense, or 'spider senseâ, which warns him of danger before it occurs. The more imminent and deadly the danger, the stronger the buzz. It also acts as a mini radar, guiding Peter away from potential dangers. Peter uses this feat as a tracking device as well, letting his sense guide him to the source of the threat. However, Peter cannot always figure out the exact nature of the threat he is being warned of. From his wrists Peter can project web like strands. He has learned to mold this webbing into different forms such as coats or a parachute and can fire multiple types of webbing, such as spray, strand, or impact. The webbing is also sticky on all sides and an inch of it can hold the Thing hostage. Peter's final feat is that he can intentionally loose his limbs like some spiders and grow them back later. The growing process can take anywhere from fifteen minutes to over an hour depending on how large the limb.
Skills: Peter has spent long hours working on becoming less dependant on his spider sense, training himself to operate manually instead of on instinct. Peter knows how to heal and tend to small wounds, i.e. removing bullets, mending slashes and cuts from a blade. Peter has also had training in stealth tactics and hand to hand combat.
Weapons: Peter wears a utility belt that contains a mini flashlight on it front and bears several compartments. Peter has created spider tracers, which are small spider shaped devices that he can stick on a desired target and then follow it with his spider sense. He has also created stingers, which are miniature sized darts that are sharp enough to pierce through normal clothing and embed themselves into a person's skin. Once they've done so, they inject a strong toxin into the person's blood stream, which is designed to slow the person's movements and reflexes. Both the stingers and spider tracers are contained in his belt.
Other possessions: Peter also owns his father's rosary as well as a photo of his deceased wife, Natasha. Both of these are kept inside his belt.
History: Peter grew up in an America led by President Osborn where, due to past events, mutants were treated like the plague. Any mutant found was captured (if possible) and sent to one of three locations; Weapon X facilities, where they were turned into weapons of war, Department H, where they were probed and experimented on, or one of the many death camps located in the American deserts. Still engulfed with hatred for the loss they had suffered due to mutant terrorist attacks, most of the American public supported this treatment of mutants and encouraged it to be taken to high extents.
Peter however, was raised by parents who were against such acts. Richard and May Parker raised their only son to obtain a very moral and Catholic lifestyle. They supported confrences and protests against the mutant injustice. Yet, due to the government that they lived under, they could not be as outspoken as they would have liked, and for fear of what may happen to them and their son, they restrained themselves from becoming a radical.
For the most part, life for Peter was pretty normal. He went to school, played with his friends, and participated in events that every homo sapien child did. Yet at the age of ten all that changed.
Cerebro, a device used by S.H.I.E.L.D. to find and locate mutants, had detected the X Gene within young Peter Parker. By law, he was to be taken into the custody of the United States Government for the rest of his natural life, and when Peter's parents protested, they were killed.
Under the instruction of Nick Fury, Peter was taken to a special branch of Weapon X for mutants of his age. There he was physically abused as the staff of the facility worked on making his powers trained and developed. For ten years he remained under the ownership of Weapon X, being trained in the various fields of combat as well as being able to harness and control his powers. But Osborn did not want his mutant warriors to be able to turn against him, and so as they rigorously trained his body and his powers, they slowly deteriorated his mind, forcing him to the brink of insanity. The final piece to ensure that he remained a mindless slave as a small microchip that was to be place in his brain, rendering him completely under their control.
Yet before such a device could be set in place, Peter, as well as many others, was freed by the Resitance, a band of humans and mutants that fought for mutant rights. Under their care and guidance, Peter recovered from the abuses that he had endured, and vowed to help them with their cause as a way of repayment.
During his time with the Resistance, Peter met and fell in love with Natasha a.k.a. the Black Widow. Their love for each other blossomed and soon they were married. But such happiness was not meant to last.
On August 18, Peter's best friend and ally Bobby Drake, betrayed the Resistance to Steve Rogers and his fighting force from S.H.I.E.L.D. Captain America and his troops attacked the unprepared Resistance full force. After many hours of battle, Peter and the others were able to make a narrow escape. Their escape was not without cost however, as many were slaughtered and killed, including Peter's wife Natasha. Her death has driven Peter even farther, making him that more determined to continue fighting for what he and many others believe is right.
--------------------Character #2--------------------
Gambit
Real Name: Alexander Willington Fisk, goes by the name Logan
Other Alias: None
Dual Identity: Publicly known
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 165lbs
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Age: 21
Costume: Logan is usually seen wearing a long, cloud white trench coat, which drops down to a few inches above his ankles. It is fire resistant and extremely durable, making it difficult for blades to pierce its exterior. Underneath his trench coat is an attire that is completely black, from his boots to the tip of his long sleeve shirt. His desire wardrobe has the same qualities as his trench coat and is designed to allow him maximum mobility and movement without restraint. Money was clearly not an issue in producing his flawlessly crafted costume, as it has been made to perfection.
Current Occupation: Owner and CEO of Fisk Corporations, student to masters of martial arts
Former Occupation: Wanderer, student to teachers of martial arts
Place of Birth: Unknown
Martial Status: Single
Usual Base of Operations: New York, but has traveled to numerous places across the globe
Current Group Membership: None
Powers: Logan possesses powerful telekinetic powers which seem to continue to grow stronger. Over the years he has learned to use and master the different aspects of this power. He can stop incoming projectiles, such as bullets, in their tracks and then redirect them where he pleases. He can form an invisible and almost impenetrable shield before him than can block physical attacks as well as some plasmatic forms such as fire. However, this shield's extension is limited to a four-foot radius and becomes a burdening strain on his mind if used for long periods of time. Logan can also exert a 'force push', named by his brother after watching the Star Wars movies, in which Logan can fire a powerful force from his extended hand, using it to launch enemies or objects into the air. Aside from his telekinetic powers, Logan obtains an adaptive mind. His mutant abilities allow him to learn or absorb information three times faster than an average human being. Logan also harbors an advanced healing factor.
Skills: Logan has spent many years and long hours learning and the many forms of martial arts. Due to his intense training and mutant powers, he has mastered most of the 127 major styles of combat as well as mastered the art of armed combat. Additionally, Logan has trained his body to react 10 times faster than that of a normal human being. Logan has used his powers to help him become an expert in computers and other technological devices. As Logan would say himself 'There isn't a security system in the world that I can't break into.' Logan can also speak several languages.
Weapons: Logan's only weapon is his bo-staff, which is crafted from adamantium. It can extend up to five feet long or compact down to the size of a foot for easy carrying. Logan carries a second one, in case some misfortune should befall his first.
Other Possessions: Worn like a necklace around his neck is a small rectangular shaped picture frame. The photograph it contains is that of his brother when they were at the orphanage. To keep it from the sight of prying eyes, a small door connected to the front of the frame that be flipped open in order to reveal what lies behind it.
History: Alex Willington was left at a small New York orphanage at the age of ten with his brother Thomas Willington, who had recently turned five, upon the disappearance of their parents. A curious neighbor had entered the Willington home after getting suspicious of the absence of James' parents. The neighbor was shocked to find the house in shambles and the parents gone. What surprised her more, however, was the sight of Alex caring for his brother to the best of his abilities. Alerting the proper authorities immediately, the Willington brothers were escorted to the orphanage where they were to stay until they were adopted. It was at this early age and during this traumatic experience that Alex's powers began to surface. The young boy had already begun to mature beyond his age, acting as the responsible guardian of his younger brother. On several occasions, families had wanted to adopt Alex, catching the early signs of is growing intellect, but Alex refused, saying that he would not leave until both he and his brother left together. Acts such as that made Alex his brother's idol. Thomas would forever look up to his brother with unyielding respect and love.
Several months had past and the Willington brothers still found themselves homeless. But their luck was about to change. Wilson Fisk, the wealthy owner of Fisk Corporations and entrepreneur, and his wife Vanessa came to deliver a hefty check to the orphanage as a way to boost his public image. It was then that Alex made his move. Alex did everything he could to win Mr. Fisk and his wife over in order that they might adopt them, even going so far as to challenge Wilson Fisk to a chess game, Alex's favorite pastime at the orphanage. Though Wilson Fisk beat Alex in his favorite game, he was by the young boys level of intelligence and, with slight nagging from Vanessa, adopted the Howlet brothers. Alex and Thomas had finally gotten a home and Mr. Fisk had gotten an heir.
But good fortune did not seem to stay long with the brothers. Though Thomas was spared the harsh teachings of Mr. Fisk, Alex was not so lucky. For the next year, Wilson Fisk began to instruct and teach Alex in the way of business relentlessly, hiring the best tutors and making the young boy work long hours into the night. Fisk was determined to mold this orphan into the perfect son and perfect heir for his company.
Then things went from bad to worse. Vanessa Fisk had accidentally learned of her husbandâs dealings with the underworld, a profession he had many times denied to her. Vanessa soon came to realize that her lovely children would be trained to carry on Wilson's position as the Kingpin of Crime. Not bearing to cope with the fact that her sons would become such monsters, Vanessa Fisk committed suicide, and she did so infront of the eyes of Alexander Willington Fisk. Seeing such a horrific sight sent Alex's powers on overdrive, overloading his brain and causing him to black out.
When he came to, he soon discovered that his adoptive father had sunk into a depressive state. The loss of his beloved wife devastated him, causing his confidence to crumble. His ties with the underworld loosened and his rivals noticed the change. The mighty Kingpin of Crime was loosing it. Wilson soon turned his depression to anger blaming Alex and Thomas for the loss of his wife and his loss of power both in the crime world and in his business. He began to beat them almost at random. To save his brother from having to endure the abuse, Alex would purposely enrage his adoptive father so that his wrath would be focused on him.
On one fateful day however, the board of executives made their move. They were ready to over throw Wilson Fisk and take ownership of Fisk Corporations. But to do so, they would need one of the brothers, since only an heir could legally control the corporation. They headed for the office, preparing to deliver Fisk the news and dispose of him. However, Alex got their first to find his 'father' preparing to attack his brother. Alex intercepted the blows, putting himself between his brother and Mr. Fisk. And then he snapped. The collective anger from his parents disappearance, the death of his adoptive mother, the pain of his brother, and the abuse of his 'father' finally became too much. In one decisive moment, Alex's powers erupted, and Wilson Fisk found himself being launched through his office window and falling 96 stories to his death. The members of the board arrived in time to witness the act. Finding it too risky to leave the mutant child alive, they decided to take Alex out to a deserted region where he would meet an 'accident'.
Alex and his brother ran from the board of directors and Alex was able to have enough time to promise his brother that he would come back for him before he was finally caught. The board members had their lackeys drive Alex out of town and away from any civilization to be 'taken care of.' Luckily for Alex though, his powers made their second appearance, allowing him to escape his captors and run off into the distance. Believing that he was as good as dead, the lackeys returned to their boss and reported that the job was done.
Alex continued to wander aimlessly. At the peak of his exhaustion, Alex collapsed in the middle of nowhere, finding himself on the brink of death. But fate seemed to have other plans for Alex than death, for he was discovered and nourished back to health by a man named Matt Murdock. The blind martial artist looked after Alex as and taught him in the way of martial arts as well as helping him to control and master his gifts. During his time with the blind fighter, Alex took on the name Gambit, finding the meaning of the name to be suitable for him.
After three years under the wing of Matt Murdock, Alex set off to travel the U.S. taking with him only what was necessary. Deciding that it was best to keep a low profile and wanting to break his ties with his abusive father, Alex changed his name to Logan. For the next four years, Alex would wander across the nation, meeting several new teachers along the way and learning their lessons in combat to perfection. He also received training in computers and security systems from Tom Hardy a.k.a. the Black Cat. Tom's daughter Felicia, who was training to take on the mantle of the Black Cat, had grown to like Logan and even developed a crush on the young man. Her affections were never returned.
Finally, at the age of 18, Logan fulfilled his promise to his little brother. He returned and after a heated battle, reclaimed his brother and the company. After which Logan quickly moved to make the company his own, breaking the ties Fisk Corporations had with both the criminal underworld and the military. He transformed Fisk Corporations from a manufacturer of weapons of war, to the largest producer of computers and technological devices in the world. He also had a department of the company specialize in children toys and entertainment. Several amusement parks were underway of being built, and many schools and playgrounds were receiving large donations to be renovated.
Yet such acts concealed did not mean that Logan had become a jolly-hearted fellow. Quite the opposite. Having regained his empire, Logan came to the belief that the only person that mattered was himself and his brother. He began to working harder and expanding both his empire and his powers. While proponents would describe Logan as serious, driven, and mature beyond his years, critics would decry that his intense focus makes him greedy, selfish, and power-hungry. Logan continued to work towards the growth of Fisk Corporations while at the same time mastering his powers and the numerous forms of combat.
Such change in Logan and the Corporation did not go unnoticed. Several attempts were made by crime lords and military officials to end Logan's life, hoping to restore Fisk Corporations to the greatness it used to know. Even Richard Fisk, a man claiming to be the true heir of Wilson Fisk, tried to take control of the company away from Logan. All attempts failed, and those who tried were punished severely.
Learning of the special gifts Logan bore, he was approached on many different occasions by such teams as the X-Men and the Avengers, each tried to recruit him for their cause. Each one found itself being told where the door was. Logan informed them that he had more important things to do that to parade around the city and play superhero. Thus, Logan has only aided the two teams and other heroes when it serves his purpose or something of his, such as his brother, is at risk.
For the next several years, Logan has continued oversee the unyielding growth of his power. He has long since mastered his own mutant abilities as well as almost every major form of combat on the planet. He looks to find ways to increase the expansion of his power, and he thinks that with the Watch, he will do just that.