Ethan Edwards
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Ethan Edwards is a fictional character, a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. He is a pastiche of the DC comics character Superman. He first appeared in Marvel Knights Spider-Man #14.
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[edit] Fictional character biography
[edit] Early life
One night, Ethan's parents-to-be were driving home to their Iowa farm when a large metal object seemingly from space crashed with him inside. The couple decided that a miracle had occurred, that they were judged to be worthy and a child was given to them as a gift from God. The Edwards's gave him a strong moral background, taught him the value of hard work and humility. Years later, Ethan told them he wanted to leave the farm and go to the city. As he prepared to leave, Mr. Edwards gave him a piece of advice he would never forget: that "with great power, there must also come great responsibility".
[edit] Marvel Knights Spider-Man
Arriving in New York City, Ethan began work as the new star reporter at The Daily Bugle. He also began fighting crime as a costumed superhero, calling himself Virtue, which soon brought him into contact with fellow Bugle employee and NYC superhero, Peter Parker, the Amazing Spider-Man.
Reed Richards of the Fantastic Four performs tests on Ethan to uncover the origin of his powers. Reed discovers Ethan is as fast as the Human Torch, can see Sue when she's invisible, lift as much weight as Ben and heal injuries.
After a fight, the press show up and Virtue takes off to protect his identity, but the press got a full facial photograph of Ethan as Virtue. On the roof, Peter Parker tells Ethan they've got a picture of him, but he says it's okay because his glasses will hide his identity. They go inside and, as the two of them step out of the elevator, the press surrounds Ethan and want to talk to him. Reed calls Peter to explain that Ethan is a Skrull, whose father created the Super-Skrull, and that Ethan was sent to Earth to conquer it.
Jonah calls Ethan into his office and tells him he'll let things go if he gives the paper the exclusive story on Virtue. Ethan refuses and flies through the window. Peter goes after him but Ethan takes off again for Iowa, leaving Pete to wonder how he's going to get there. The Fantastic Four are examining the ship Ethan arrived in when a bright yellow light comes out of it. It shines on Ethan, who begins speaking another language until the Thing smashes it into the atmosphere. When Ethan re-awakens, he lashes out at the FF, then begins to have some sort of nervous breakdown before flying off.
Back at the Daily Bugle, Ethan Edwards researches who and what the Skrull are, coming to think he is a "murderous Skrull". Confused and angry, he searches the Baxter Building for Reed Richards, but the man isn't home. When Spider-Man and The New Avengers arrive, a fight starts, but "a little old lady" tells Ethan he's not a monster but a good man. Spider-Man tells Ethan he has something no one does, "healing power", and a lot of people out there need healing. Following this advice Ethan moved overseas to help the less fortunate. Later, Reed Richards revealed that the starship didn't give Ethan his ability to heal others, leaving Spider-Man to wonder where it actually came from.
[edit] Inspirations
The character's similar origins and abilities show the influence of Superman and Goku from Dragon Ball Z. His name may be derived from John Ford's The Searchers.
