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Who Is Zero? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Zero (Marvel): The Mutant Liberation Front's teleporter bringing the team to various sites for their attacks.

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Zero is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of ADAM Unit Zero, with over 233 comic issue appearances. The Mutant Liberation Front's teleporter bringing the team to various sites for their attacks.

Who is Zero?

Origin Zero was created 2000 years in the future by the Askani as a prototype for the Ambient-energy Damping Automated peacekeeping Mechanisms (ADAMs). Zero was damaged and found by the mutant tyrant, Stryfe , who opposed the Askani. Stryfe reactivated Zero, leaving it mute and obedient. Zero would become Stryfe's most trusted ally. When Stryfe's armies were defeated, Stryfe and Zero fled, travelling back in time to the late 20th century. Creation Zero was created by Louise Simonson and Rob Liefeld in 1990 and first appeared in The New Mutants issue 86 (1990). Major Story Arcs Mutant Liberation Front In the 20th century, Stryfe gathered a group of mutants and formed the terrorist organisation known as the Mutant Liberation Front . Stryfe's new team fought against Cable and his New Mutants and later the X-Force .

Key facts

Zero is of robot origin and first appeared in "Bang! You’re Dead!". The character is published by Marvel. With 233 recorded issue appearances, Zero ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Zero?

The Mutant Liberation Front's teleporter bringing the team to various sites for their attacks.

What is Zero's real name?

Zero's real identity is ADAM Unit Zero.

When did Zero first appear?

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

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