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Sabra
Sabreclaw
Sabreclaw is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics who first appeared in J2 #8. He is the half-brother of Wild Thing and son of Wolverine.The character has claws, a healing factor, and enhanced physical capabilities. His healing factor allows him to rapidly regenerate damaged or destroyed areas of his cellular structure and affords him virtual immunity to poisons and most drugs, as well as enhanced resistance to diseases. He has superhuman strength, naturally sharp fangs, and claws reinforced with adamantium sheaths.
Sabretooth
Sage
Sagittarius
Sandman
Sangre
Saracen
Neal Saroyan
Neal Saroyan is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by Gerard Jones and Jeff Johnson, first appeared in Wonder Man #1.Saroyan is the former talent agent of Wonder Man. Saroyan is later revealed to be an assassin with mind-control powers and is killed by a rival group of assassins.
Sasquatch
Sat-Yr-9
Satana
Satannish
Saturnyne
Saul
Sauron
Savage Steel
Savage Steel is a name used by several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.Disillusioned by the justice system and what they viewed as its lenient stance on crime, several officers of the New York City Police Department came together to form an organization that would kill criminals, rather than simply jailing them. Savage Steel is a powered armor created by Stane International for them based on technology stolen from Stark Enterprises and used by several members of the Cabal, including Paul Trent and former members Harry Lennox, Johnny Leone, and Jimmy Zafar. Zafar later reforms and becomes an ally of Darkhawk as Savage Steel.
Happy Sam Sawyer
Rafael Scarfe
Lt. Rafael 'Rafe' Scarfe is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by Chris Claremont and Pat Broderick, first appeared in Marvel Premiere #23.Rafe is a Vietnam War veteran who returned to New York to become a police officer. He grew close to his partner Misty Knight and when she lost her arm in a bomb explosion, Scarfe never left her side. He was a recurring ally of Iron Fist, and later Luke Cage when the two came together to form Heroes for Hire.
Years later, in the "Shadowland" storyline, Scarfe later went rogue and tried to frame Daredevil for the murder of several criminals. He is later captured by his former partner Misty Knight.
During the "Gang War" storyline, Scarfe is revealed to be the leader of the Heat, a group of police officers operating in Hell's Kitchen. Additionally, he receives aid from an anonymous benefactor, who sent the assassin Bellona to help out the Heat, and is provided a prototype arm cannon.
Rafael Scarfe in other media
Rafael Scarfe appears in Luke Cage, portrayed by Frank Whaley. This version is a corrupt NYPD detective at the 29th Precinct partnered with Misty Knight who secretly works for Cornell "Cottonmouth" Stokes. After internal affairs begin investigating him, Scarfe attempts to blackmail Stokes, who shoots him and leaves him for dead. Before dying, Scarfe tells Luke Cage and Claire Temple everything he knows about Stokes' criminal activities.Scaleface
Scaleface is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.Scaleface is a mutant and a member of the Morlocks who can transform into a dragon-like creature. After the Morlock Massacre storyline, Scaleface, Blowhard, Berzerker, and Masque confront Iceman and Beast, falsely believing that they are threatening Leech and Caliban. A fight breaks out, with Leech neutralizing the powers on both sides. Eventually, the group calms down with the urging of Scaleface. As a group, they join with the remnants of X-Factor and make their way to safety.
Dissatisfied with the conditions at X-Factor's HQ, the Morlocks sneak out, disguised and claiming to be the X-Factor 'cleaning staff'. Scaleface and the Morlocks are confronted by the police, who shoot and kill Scaleface.
Scaleface in other media
- Scaleface makes cameo appearances in X-Men: The Animated Series and X-Men '97 as a member of the Morlocks.
- Scaleface makes a cameo appearance in the X-Men: Evolution episode "X-Treme Measures".
Scalphunter
Scanner
Scanner is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.Skera or Vera
Scanner was a member of the Spaceknight Squadron beginning in ROM Annual, #2 in November 1983, in which she was also called Skera. In later issues, she was called Vera.Sarah Ryall
Sarah Ryall is a mutant character created by Bob Harras and Steve Epting, first appearing in Avengers #357. She has bio-electrical abilities, allowing her to affect neural pathways, sense astral forms, and project herself as a hologram.Sarah was recruited by Fabian Cortez into the Acolytes. She later took the name of Scanner. She was one of the few Acolytes to survive the destruction of Avalon as well as Genosha as it was later mentioned that she was depowered on M-Day.
Scanner in other media
The Sarah Ryall incarnation of Scanner makes non-speaking cameo appearances in Wolverine and the X-Men.Scarecrow
Scarlet Scarab
Scarlet Spider
Ben Reilly
Joe Wade
Clones of Michael Van Patrick
Kaine Parker
Scarlet Witch
Schizoid Man
The Schizoid Man is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.Chip Martin
The original version of the Schizoid Man, Chip Martin, first appeared in Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #36, and was created by Bill Mantlo, John Romita Jr. and Jim Mooney.A graduate student at Empire State University, he suffers from psychological instability and has the power to build and animate solid constructs with his mind. His father is Senator Robert Martin, a possible suspect as the Hobgoblin.
Schizoid Man joins Vil-Anon, a twelve-step program dedicated to helping individuals overcome their criminal tendencies, alongside consisted of Armadillo, Equinox, Hypno-Hustler, Jackson Weele and Man-Bull.
Ultimate Marvel version
The Ultimate Marvel equivalent of Schizoid Man is an unnamed genetically-modified French citizen and a member of the Liberators who was enhanced with Multiple Man's stem cells, allowing him to clone himself.Schwarzchild
Schwarzchild is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Jed MacKay and artist Ryan Stegman, he first appeared in X-Men #1.Schwarzchild is a former member of the anti-mutant organization Orchis. He underwent experimentation from the mutant supremacist organization 3K who implanted him with artificial mutant abilities. Schwarzchild gained the ability to generate a miniature black hole that floats above his body and allows him to manipulate gravity. Alongside other individuals empowered by 3K, Schwarzchild forms the 3K X-Men and comes into conflict with Cyclops' X-Men team. He loses his left arm in a fight with Magik.
Schwarzchild is outfitted with a cybernetic arm by Wyre and battles Cyclops' X-Men team again. He is knocked out by Juggernaut. Schwarzchild's defeat makes Timebomb the second-in-command of the 3K X-Men, causing a leadership crisis that leads to the group being defeated.
In a potential future depicted in Age of Revelation, Schwarzchild is one of the few surviving members of the X-Men. Cyclops and Beast, who have possessed the bodies of their future selves, are surprised that Schwarzchild has joined the X-Men and begrudgingly work alongside him..
Schwarzchild and his fellow 3K X-Men later trained with Wyre. During a meeting called by the Chairman of 3K who is revealed to be the original Beast cloned in a body that resembles his Age of Revelation counterpart, Schwarzchild is attacked by his teammates on Chairman Beast's orders due to him being with the X-Men of that time. As Schwarzchild states that he is loyal to 3K's cause, Chairman Beast states that he can't answer for his loyalty in the future. Once Schwarzchild has been rendered motionless from the attack, Timebomb throws him off of 3K's floating base.
Eric Schwinner
Eric Schwinner is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.Eric Schwinner is a human scientist at GARID. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15. Schwinner ran the public demonstration that led to Peter Parker being bit by a radioactive spider. He works with Peter in the lab to understand the radioactive spiders, as well as to defeat Tendril, an escaped patient with mutated powers.
An alternate version of Dr. Schwinner appears in the Ultimate Universe, where the Maker kills the radioactive spider before it can bite Peter.
Eric Schwinner in other media
Eric Schwinner appears in the Spider-Man episode "The Origin of Spider-Man".Scientist Supreme
Scimitar
Scimitar is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist John Byrne, the character first appeared in Iron Fist #5. Scimitar is depicted as a master of bladed weapons, serving under Master Khan. He is a mercenary initially hired by the sorcerer to eliminate Iron Fist, and later a recurring adversary of the superhero.Scimitar is a mercenary from Halwan and an enemy of Iron Fist. Little is known about his past, except that his name has been used by many other people in Halwan.
In his first appearance, Scimitar kills several civilians to lure Iron Fist out of hiding. The plan works and Iron Fist defeats him. He has a few more run-ins with Iron Fist and his partner Luke Cage, but always ends up defeated. Scimitar remains absent for a time until returning in the 1990s Iron Fist limited series.
Scimitar later joins the Weaponeers, a terrorist group who use him as a "super-agent". Scimitar resurfaces with the Weaponeers in Zanzibar and attempts to kill its president, a retired superhero. Thanks to X-Men member Warren Worthington III and his allies from Genosha, Scimitar and the Weaponeers are defeated. Scimitar and the Weaponeers are then defeated by the X-Men shortly before the beginning of House of M.