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Who Is Random? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Random (Marvel): Random first appeared as a bounty hunter with the power to adapt his body to counteract any mutant power and to fire projectiles from his gun-morphed

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Random is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Marshall Evan Stone III, with over 435 comic issue appearances. Random first appeared as a bounty hunter with the power to adapt his body to counteract any mutant power and to fire projectiles from his gun-morphed forearms.

Who is Random?

Origin Not much is known about Random's past except that he really is just a young boy who can shapeshift his body into almost anything he wants. He changed himself into looking like a taught mercenary and became just that, a mercenary for hire. Creation Random was created by Peter David and Joe Quesada and first appeared in X-Factor issue 88 (1993). Mayor Story Arcs X-Factor He was hired by X-Factor to help in a few missions as a reluctant ally. He developed a friendship/crush on Polaris . Later, it became apparent that Random was an agent of the Dark Beast , who used him to capture Havok . Random's true nature was also revealed, that of a young man with little control over his body's gelatinous properties who had received aid from McCoy, for which the Doctor was now demanding payment in the form of service. Neverland Random was seen at the concentration camp of Neverland and was guessed to have died there along with the other prisoners.

Key facts

Random is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Random Violence: Time Out;". The character is published by Marvel. With 435 recorded issue appearances, Random ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Random?

Random first appeared as a bounty hunter with the power to adapt his body to counteract any mutant power and to fire projectiles from his gun-morphed forearms.

What is Random's real name?

Random's real identity is Marshall Evan Stone III.

When did Random first appear?

Random first appeared in "Random Violence: Time Out;".

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