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Who Is Reaper? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Reaper (Marvel): Reaper was an original member of Stryfe's MLF, later a member of the Malibu Universe's Exiles.

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Reaper is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Pantu Hugareb, with over 247 comic issue appearances. Reaper was an original member of Stryfe's MLF, later a member of the Malibu Universe's Exiles.

Who is Reaper?

Origin The Reaper has been in the Mutant Liberation Front since they were first introduced. He lost his hand while in a fight against Shatterstar of X-Force , prompting him to get a cybernetic implant for a hand. Some time later, when fighting against Shatterstar again, he lost the other hand. He would then lose one of his legs after getting his leg stuck and ripped out in Zero's teleportation portal. At one point the other MLF members would joke about his starting to turn into Darth Vader. Creation Reaper was created by Louise Simonson and Rob Liefeld in 1990 and first appeared in New Mutants # 86. Mayor Story Arcs Seina Blaze When trying to recruit a mutant named Siena Blaze for the MLF, he was accidentally placed in an alternate reality called the Ultraverse. He remained there with Siena Blaze and a few others forming the Exiles until he returned back to Marvel proper.

Key facts

Reaper is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Bang! You’re Dead!". The character is published by Marvel. With 247 recorded issue appearances, Reaper ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Reaper?

Reaper was an original member of Stryfe's MLF, later a member of the Malibu Universe's Exiles.

What is Reaper's real name?

Reaper's real identity is Pantu Hugareb.

When did Reaper first appear?

Reaper first appeared in "Bang! You’re Dead!".

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