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'''S'Yan''' is the brother of T'Chaka and the uncle of T'Challa. When T'Chaka is killed by Klaw, S'Yan rules Wakanda as a regent until T'Challa comes of age. During the tournament to detail who should become the next Black Panther, S'Yan is defeated by T'Challa, who takes on the Black Panther mantle. S'Yan remains close to T'Challa as one of his advisors. During the Doomwar storyline, S'Yan is killed while protecting Ramonda from being gunned down by soldiers working for Doctor Doom. S'Yan in other media S'Yan appears in Black Panther (2010), voiced by Carl Lumbly. == Sabra ==

Sabreclaw (Hudson Logan) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics who first appeared in J2 #8 (May 1999). He is the half-brother of Wild Thing and son of Wolverine. The character has claws (similar to Sabretooth), 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 ==

Neal 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. The character, created by Gerard Jones and Jeff Johnson, first appeared in Wonder Man (vol. 2) #1 (July 1991). == Sasquatch ==

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 ==

'''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 (August 1975). 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 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 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 (1982 Series), #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 (Vol. 1) #357 (October, 1992). She has bio-electrical abilities, allowing her to affect neural pathways, sense astral forms, and project herself as a hologram. Sarah (known as Screener in her debut appearance) 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. 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 ==

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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 (November 1979), 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 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. == Schwarzschild ==

Schwarzschild 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 (vol. 7) #1 (July 2024). Schwarzschild (real name unknown) 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. Schwarzschild gained the ability to generate a miniature black hole that floats above his body and allows him to manipulate gravity. Schwarzschild loses his left arm in a fight with Magik. Schwarzschild is outfitted with a cybernetic arm by Wyre and battles Cyclops' X-Men team again. In a potential future depicted in Age of Revelation, Schwarzschild is one of the few surviving members of the X-Men. After learning of Schwarzschild's future self, Beast has Schwarzschild killed by his teammates, stating that he cannot risk him betraying 3K. == Eric Schwinner ==

Eric Schwinner is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Eric Schwinner is a human scientist at GARID (Galannan Alternative Research for Immunization Development). He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15 (August 1962). 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. Eric Schwinner in other media Eric Schwinner appears in the Spider-Man episode "The Origin of Spider-Man". == Scientist Supreme ==

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 (March 1976). 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. Scimitar in other media Scimitar appears in The Incredible Hulk episode "The Lost Village", voiced by Tom Kane. This version is a cyborg who previously lived in the Tibetan town of Anavrin before being banished by his father Tong Zing. == Scintilla ==

Scintilla (originally named Midget) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum, the character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #107 (October 1977). A member of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, Scintilla has the ability to shrink to five percent of her normal size, and any size in between. Like many original members of the Imperial Guard, Scintilla is the analog of a character from DC Comics' Legion of Super-Heroes: in her case, Salu Digby (Shrinking Violet). Midget is renamed Scintilla during Operation: Galactic Storm, an intergalactic war between the Shi'ar and the Kree. The Imperial Guard help the Sh'iar create the Nega-Bomb, a doomsday weapon that kills most of the Kree. == Scorcher ==

Scorn (Tanis Nieves) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Tanis Nevies first appeared in Carnage #1 (December 2010), while the Scorn symbiote first appeared in Carnage #4 (June 2011). Scorn is usually depicted as a violet symbiote that can integrate with non-organic machinery. After Carnage was ripped in half by the Sentry outside the Earth's atmosphere, it is later discovered that Carnage survived and returned to Earth, where it was discovered by Michael Hall. He recruited Shriek to keep Carnage alive and use it to create prosthetic limbs and exo-suits. Shriek's host, Tanis Nevies, is outfitted with one of these arms, which eventually spawns Scorn. In Carnage Born, Scorn founds a cult that worships Knull. She is later killed by Cletus Kasady. Scorn in other media • Scorn appears in the Spider-Man series finale "Maximum Venom", voiced by Kylee Russell. This version is Venom's older sister who was created by Knull to serve as a member of the Symbiote Sisters alongside Scream and Mania and possesses a host with shapeshifting capabilities. • The Tanis Nevies incarnation of Scorn appears as a playable character in Spider-Man Unlimited. • Scorn appears in Venom: The Last Dance, portrayed by Jade Nicholson-Lamb. This version is captured along with other symbiotes by the government organization Imperium after landing on Earth. Scorn later bonds with lab technician Jade Clark to battle the Xenophages before being killed by one. == Scorpia ==

Scorpia (Elaine Coll) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Elaine is recruited by Silvermane from a mental hospital to become the new Scorpion. She opts to call herself Scorpia instead and is given robotic scorpion-like armor which enhanced her strength and speed by 500%. Scorpia successfully brings Deathlok to Silvermane and is ordered to ambush Spider-Man and Daredevil, who had infiltrated their base. She wears them down but is then betrayed by Silvermane, who shoots her in the back. Scorpia follows Spider-Man and Daredevil to Silvermane's location and immediately attacks him. Mainframe, another of Silvermane's mercenaries, takes control of Scorpia's cybernetic enhancements and uses her to attack Spider-Man. However, she soon regained mobility and blasts Silvermane. An explosion created by the Punisher knocked Scorpia off the building they were on, but Deathlok saved her. She then decided to flee the area rather than be put in prison. In later appearances, Scorpia joins the Sinister Six and the Sinister Syndicate. == Scorpio ==

Scorpion is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Mac Gargan Jim Evans Jim Evans is a successful apothecary in Dustville during the Old West. He began to date Sarah (the prettiest girl in town) until she began to neglect him upon stating that she already has a boyfriend in Matt Cody. Cody was not pleased that Sarah went out with Evans and challenged him to a shootout. Evans drew his gun first and only managed to wing Cody in the left arm as Cody managed to shoot Evans's gun out of his hand. Cody then made Evans dance with his gun. Evans was humiliated and vowed revenge, becoming the Scorpion and wielding paralyzing bullets. After six months in jail, Evans escapes and takes on the alias of Sting-Ray before being defeated by the Phantom Rider. Carmilla Black Ultimate Marvel character The first Ultimate Marvel incarnation of the Scorpion is one of Peter Parker's clones. Dressed like a scorpion and attacking the mall, he was revealed to be a mentally unstable clone who was fitted into a green armored suit. The Scorpion additionally had a mechanical tail grafted onto his spine that had the ability to shoot acid. The Scorpion was eventually subdued by Spider-Man and taken to the Fantastic Four who eventually gave the clone to S.H.I.E.L.D. Afterwards, Nick Fury tells subordinates to "get to work" while walking out of the room the clone is being held in. Kron Stone See below. Jefferson Davis of Earth-65 Jefferson Davis takes on the Scorpion name in Earth-65. He wears an electrically charged suit, carries a scorpion-themed staff and possesses some limited super-speed. Jefferson works for the organization S.I.L.K. and fought Spider-Gwen (on behalf of Matt Murdock), Silk, and Spider-Woman. Scorpion in other media • An original incarnation of the Scorpion appears in The Amazing Spider-Man. This version is a scorpion-human hybrid created by Otto Octavius. • As of The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Kraven the Hunter hunted and killed the Scorpion off-screen before turning it into a mounted trophy. == Scourge of the Underworld ==

Scramble (Lionel Jeffries), also known as Scramble the Mixed-Up Man, is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Specifically, he was an enemy of Alpha Flight, but for a brief time he was alternately their ally. Scramble is the brother of Madison Jeffries. Scramble first appeared in Alpha Flight #30 (February 1986) and was created by Bill Mantlo and Mike Mignola. Lionel Jeffries and his older brother Madison Jeffries were mutants: Madison with the ability to alter metallic surfaces and Lionel able to manipulate organic matter. Lionel utilized his power to become a successful surgeon, and later both he and Madison were among the many thousands of Canadians to enlist in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Madison, who loathed being a mutant, served as a mechanic, whereas Lionel craved the opportunity to use his powers for good as a medic. However, Lionel's inability to resurrect many of his fellow soldiers after an explosion dismembered their squad caused him to go insane, and Madison had to use his own powers to assist in restraining him. In the years following the war, Madison had his brother committed to Montreal General Hospital, before joining Alpha Flight. Lionel later goes insane and becomes a villain. However, Madison manipulates him into using his powers to heal his mind. == Scrambler ==

Grady Scraps is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by writer Dan Slott and artist Humberto Ramos, first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #648 (January 2011). He is Peter Parker's comical co-worker at Max Modell's Horizon Labs. Scraps gets involved in various Spider-Man storylines, such as "Spider-Man: Big Time" and "Spider-Island". Grady Scraps in other media Grady Scraps appears in Spider-Man, voiced by Scott Menville. This version is a teenager and scientist working at Horizon High. == Nicholas Scratch ==

Sea Leopard is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Sea Leopard is from an unspecified underwater race with longevity, telepathy, sharp leopard-like claws, and a leopard-like tail that can be used as a weapon. He later collaborated with Black Moray at the sight of Old Atlantis where Sea Leopard defeated Attuma and Andromeda. Namor defeated Sea Leopard and left Attuma to deal with him. Sea Leopard later joined up with the Fathom Five. == Sea Urchin ==

Sea Urchin (Jeremy Swimming-Bear) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in The New Warriors #14 (August 1991) and was created by Fabian Nicieza and Mark Bagley. He is a treasure hunter and salvager who wears a suit of armor that enhances his speed and strength and allows him to survive in the deep ocean. He most often appears as an enemy of Namor, threatening to plunder Atlantis. == Seeker ==