Vargas (comics)
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Vargas was a fictional supervillain in the Marvel Comics Universe and an enemy of the X-Treme X-Men who first appeared in X-Treme X-Men #1.
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[edit] Fictional character biography
The X-Men were not aware of Vargas's existence before he crossed their path in Spain, apparently on the same search as they were. The nature of his unnatural abilities is a mystery. Genetically, he appears to be an ordinary human, yet he exhibits superpowers.
He started to search for the diaries of Destiny around the same time as Storm's team of X-Men.[1] During one of the team's earliest missions, Vargas surprised them with his sword skills by murdering Psylocke[2] and critically wounding both Rogue[3] and Beast.[4] Disappearing with one of the diaries, Vargas foresaw himself being killed by Rogue, and despite his belief in the prophecies of Destiny, he attempted to stop this eventuality from happening.[5] During the invasion of Madripoor, Vargas returned in the midst of the battle, spearing both Rogue and Gambit with his blade before escaping.[6]
Returning to the city shortly after the battle to recover his sword, Vargas was surprised by Rogue, who was dressed in Psylocke's costume. After a lengthy battle, Rogue 'fulfilled her destiny' by possibly finishing Vargas off with his own weapon.[7] However, it is later revealed that Rogue may in fact have let him live.
Not much was known of Vargas while he lived, and since his supposed death at the hands of Rogue, he has become something of an even larger mystery. It has never been stated if Rogue actually killed Vargas, but implies that Rogue actually in fact let him live in order to defy the diaries.
[edit] Powers and abilities
Vargas' powers were never fully explained. He was stated not to be a mutant, but not fully human either. He was a self-proclaimed next step in evolution, a human genetic response to the presence of mutants. He is the epitome of peak physical skill, having superhuman levels of strength, speed, reflexes, agility, stamina, and durability. He was also capable of resisting Rogue's absorption power and a point blank telekinetic blast from Psylocke.
[edit] Questions
Because he is not a mutant, and seems to be born with his powers (claiming he is the real Homo superior), the origin of Vargas has yet to be fully explained.
[edit] Alternate version
[edit] X-Men: The End
- Vargas is shown to be alive and well, and affiliated with the X-Men. It is unknown how he redeemed himself, but the X-Men have a propensity for taking in reformed villains. However he worked his way into a position of leadership as the head of the X.S.E.. Other members include Gambit, Rogue, and Bishop, X-23, Iceman, and M.
