Editing Quasar (Wendell Vaughn)

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|publisher      = [[Marvel Comics]]
|debut          = As Marvel Boy:<br />''[[Captain America (comic book)|Captain America]]'' #217 (Jan. 1978)<br />As Quasar:<br />''[[The Incredible Hulk (comic book)|The Incredible Hulk]]'' vol. 2 #234 (April 1979)
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'''[[Quasar (comics)|Quasar]]''' ('''Wendell Elvis Vaughn''') is a fictional [[superhero]] appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. He is one of Marvel's cosmic heroes, a character whose adventures frequently take him into outer space or other dimensions. However, Quasar deviates from the archetype of the noble, dauntless alien set by such [[Silver Age of Comic Books|Silver Age]] cosmic heroes as the [[Silver Surfer]], [[Adam Warlock]] and [[Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell)]] in that he is an [[everyman]]. He starred in an eponymous monthly ongoing series written by [[Mark Gruenwald]] that ran for sixty issues beginning in 1989 and has served as a member of [[Avengers (comics)|The Avengers]].

==Publication history==
The character first appeared as Marvel Boy in ''[[Captain America (comic book)|Captain America]]'' #217 (Jan. 1978).<ref>{{cite book |last1=DeFalco |first1=Tom |last2=Sanderson |first2=Peter |last3=Brevoort |first3=Tom |last4=Teitelbaum |first4=Michael |last5=Wallace |first5=Daniel |last6=Darling |first6=Andrew |last7=Forbeck |first7=Matt |last8=Cowsill |first8=Alan |last9=Bray |first9=Adam |title=The Marvel Encyclopedia |date=2019 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1-4654-7890-0 |page=288}}</ref> He continued to make guest appearances in ''Captain America'', ''[[The Incredible Hulk (comic book)|The Incredible Hulk]]'', ''[[Marvel Two-in-One]]'', and ''[[Avengers (comic book)|The Avengers]]''. He was revamped as Quasar by [[Mark Gruenwald]],<ref>{{cite journal|last= Buttery|first= Jarrod|date= February 2014|title= Hulk Smash!: The Incredible Hulk in the 1970s|journal= [[Back Issue!]]|issue= #70|page= 16|publisher= [[TwoMorrows Publishing]]}}</ref> and first appeared under this new name in ''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #234 (April 1979).

Quasar received an eponymous series in October 1989, written by Mark Gruenwald and illustrated by [[Paul Ryan (cartoonist)|Paul Ryan]] and Danny Bulanadi. The title crossed over with ''[[Infinity Gauntlet]]'', ''[[Operation: Galactic Storm]]'', and ''[[The Infinity War]]''.

Later, the [[New Universe]]'s [[Star Brand]] was introduced into the Marvel Universe.  Its presence precipitated into the "[[Starblast]]" storyline, which was intended to stir up interest in Quasar's solo series or a prospective cosmic team series starring Quasar, but it failed to do so. ''Quasar'' was cancelled at issue #60.

He would appear sporadically over the next several years. The character appeared in the 1996 ''Star Masters'' miniseries (as well as ''Cosmic Powers Unlimited'' & ''Silver Surfer'' vol 3 #123) as part of a team of cosmic heroes with the Silver Surfer and [[Beta Ray Bill]]. He also appeared in the ''[[Avengers: Infinity]]'' miniseries, ''[[Maximum Security (comics)|Maximum Security]]'' (2000), and ''[[Fantastic Four]]'' #521-524 (2006).

Quasar appeared and died in the four-issue [[Limited series (comics)|mini-series]] ''[[Annihilation (comics)|Annihilation]]: [[Nova (Richard Rider)|Nova]]'' (June-Sept. 2006). He appeared as a spirit in ''[[Annihilation: Conquest]]: Quasar'' #1-4 (Sept.-Dec. 2007), by writer [[Christos Gage]] and penciller [[Mike Lilly]]. An astral form of Quasar had a recurring role in ''Nova'' vol 4 beginning with issue #17, as the writers [[Dan Abnett]] and [[Andy Lanning]] (known collectively as DnA) thought he was too useful a character to stay dead:

{{blockquote|the writers felt Vaughn's unique powers, never say die attitude, and everyman perspective made him too good of a character to stay dead. "His return was always on the cards because of his power set," DnA told CBR News. "We were just waiting for the best opportunity to fit it in as an organic part of the story. The [[Secret Invasion]] tie-in, and the return of [[Features of the Marvel Universe#Project Pegasus|Project Pegasus]] in particular, gave us that opportunity.<ref>[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=18215 Quantum Leap: DnA Talk "Nova"], [[Comic Book Resources]], September 25th, 2008</ref>}}

The character regained a physical form in the ''Realm of Kings'' one-shot (2009) and played a role in ''The Thanos Imperative'' (2010). Quasar assumed the leadership role of the titular team in ''[[Annihilators (Marvel Comics)|Annihilators]]'' #1-4 (2011) and ''Annihilators: Earthfall'' (2011).

==Fictional character biography==

===Origin and early career===
Wendell Vaughn was born in [[Fond du Lac, Wisconsin]]. He graduated from [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] Academy. Although considered highly capable by his superiors, they nonetheless deem him unfit for field work, sensing that Vaughn lacked the necessary "killer instinct"—the will to win at all costs.<ref name=autogenerated1>''Quasar'' #1 (1989)</ref>

His first assignment is security detail for a research facility where a team of scientists were performing experiments on the Quantum Bands taken from the deceased [[Marvel Boy (Robert Grayson)#The Crusader|Crusader]]. A test pilot selected to wear the bands proves spectacularly successful at wielding them, but he perishes when the energy output reaches a critical mass beyond his control. Vaughn dons the bands when the criminal scientists [[Advanced Idea Mechanics|A.I.M.]] launch a full-scale assault on the facility. Using the bands' power to generate solid energy constructs, he repulses the attack. When the energy buildup begins to overwhelm him, he decides to simply relax and "go with the flow". To his surprise, the buildup abruptly dissipates. Vaughn realizes the key to wielding the bands is a flexible will, rather than an indomitable, uncompromising one. Ultimately, his lack of a killer instinct makes him a more suitable wielder of the bands.<ref name=autogenerated1 />

Wendell Vaughn becomes a superhero, using the codename '''Marvel Boy''' in his first appearance alongside S.H.I.E.L.D.'s [[superhuman]] Super-Agents.<ref>''Captain America'' #217</ref><ref name=Year>{{cite book |last1=Brevoort |first1=Tom |last2=DeFalco |first2=Tom |last3=Manning |first3=Matthew K. |last4=Sanderson |first4=Peter |last5=Wiacek |first5=Win |title=Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History |date=2017 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1465455505 |pages=184, 242}}</ref> He later becomes '''Marvel Man''',<ref>''Captain America'' #218 (Feb. 1978)</ref> and finally settles on '''Quasar.'''<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #234 (April 1979)</ref><ref name=Year/>

Alongside [[Captain America]], the [[Falcon (comics)|Falcon]], and [[Hulk]], he battles [[Moonstone (comics)|Moonstone]] and the [[Corporation (comics)|Corporation]].<ref>''Captain America'' #229-230; ''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #232-234</ref> Later, as security chief of [[Features of the Marvel Universe#Project Pegasus|Project: Pegasus]], he battles the original [[Deathlok]], [[Nuklo]], the [[Grapplers (comics)|Grapplers]], and the [[Nth Man]] when they attack the facility.<ref>''Marvel Two-in-One'' #53-58</ref> Quasar later journeys with the [[Thing (comics)|Thing]] into an alternate reality.<ref>''Marvel Two-in-One'' #73</ref> His mind is temporarily taken over by the [[Serpent Crown]].<ref>''Marvel Team-Up'' Annual #5</ref>

===Protector of the Universe===
Quasar journeys to [[Uranus (comics)|Uranus]], where the original Marvel Boy had received the bands. The bands' true nature and origins are revealed to him by the cosmic entity called [[Eon (comics)|Eon]].<ref name=autogenerated1 /> Eon explains the bands were intended to be worn by his agent, the Protector of the Universe (previously the late [[Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell)|Captain Mar-Vell]]). Quasar is offered the role and accepts. As a result, his mind is opened to the true extent of the bands' power, including how to use the bands to teleport via a dimension called the Quantum Zone. He also battles [[Deathurge]].<ref>''Quasar'' #2</ref> After returning to Earth, he resumes his role as a superhero and assists the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]] in battle against Super-Nova.<ref>''The Avengers'' #302-303</ref> He is inducted into the Avengers shortly after.<ref>''The Avengers'' Annual #18</ref>

Quasar meets [[Uatu]] the [[Watcher (comics)|Watcher]].<ref>''Quasar'' #6</ref> He encounters the [[Stranger (comics)|Stranger]], and solves the Watcher's "Oblivion Plague".<ref>''Quasar'' #15-16</ref>

[[Image:Quasar-32.jpg|thumb|right|''Quasar'' #32 (March 1992). Cover art by [[Greg Capullo]] and [[Harry Candelario]].]]
After a falling-out with both his estranged father and Eon, he quits his role as Protector of the Universe. During this time [[Maelstrom (comics)|Maelstrom]], the "Cosmic Assassin", kills both Quasar and Eon. However, Quasar is recreated in an energy form by the cosmic being Infinity and battles Maelstrom and [[Oblivion (comics)|Oblivion]]. Quasar saves the universe from collapse. Maelstrom is destroyed by the Quantum-bands and Quasar resurrects himself.<ref>''Quasar'' #19-25</ref> Quasar fights [[Thanos]] at Eon's funeral.<ref>''Quasar'' #26</ref> Eon is reincarnated in the form of its newborn offspring [[Epoch (Marvel Comics)|Epoch]].<ref>''Quasar'' #27</ref>

When a stargate being used by the [[Shi'ar]] during the [[Operation: Galactic Storm|Kree-Shi'ar War]] threatens to destroy Earth's sun, Quasar is able to undo the damage with the help of [[Ms. Marvel|Binary]].<ref>''Quasar'' #33-35 (March–May 1992)</ref>

During the 1992 storyline "[[The Infinity War|Infinity War]]", Quasar travels to the Dimension of Manifestations to gather intelligence. With the aid of the [[Contemplator (Marvel Comics)|Contemplator]], he discovers the cosmic being [[Eternity (Marvel Comics)|Eternity]] in a catatonic state.<ref>''Quasar'' #36 (June 1992). Marvel Comics.</ref> He leaves the dimension to join with his fellow superheroes. Quasar attempts to use the near-omnipotent [[Ultimate Nullifier]] against the god-like villain [[Magus (comics)|Magus]], but Magus uses the [[Infinity Gems|Infinity Gauntlet]] to turn the weapon against Quasar, wiping him from existence.<ref>''Quasar'' #40 (Oct. 1992). Marvel Comics.</ref>

He is briefly replaced by a supervillain who claims his Quantum Bands for himself but Quasar is able to resurrect himself through means of the [[Star Brand]], which he had acquired during a trip to the [[New Universe]] prior to the Infinity War.<ref>''Quasar'' #31 (Feb. 1992). Marvel Comics.</ref> He saves the [[Living Tribunal]] from power-hungry Deviant Ereshkigal and stops Skeletron and The Black Fleet from acquiring the Star Brand for themselves. When the [[Presence (Marvel Comics)|Presence]] threatens to kill his loved ones, Quasar fakes his death and leaves Earth.<ref>''Quasar'' #60. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Avengers Deep-Space/Annihilation===
Quasar helps defend the universe from aliens called Infinites.<ref>''Avengers Infinity'' #1-4 (2000)</ref> When Earth is threatened by [[Ego the Living Planet]], Quasar absorbs Ego's essence and exiles himself into space, for fear of Ego expanding to planet-size.<ref>''Maximum Security'' #1-3 (Jan. 2001)</ref>

Quasar helps to operate an Avengers deep-space sensing station with the support of [[Living Lightning]] and [[Monica Rambeau]],<ref>''The Avengers'' vol. 3 #38</ref> and then becomes involved in Kang's War.<ref>''The Avengers'' vol. 3 #46-55</ref> He later assists the [[Fantastic Four]] in a battle with [[Galactus]].<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #520-524 (2006)</ref> When the Annihilation Wave strikes, Quasar and Nova try to stop it. Quasar is killed by [[Annihilus]].<ref>''Annihilation: Nova'' #3-4 Aug.-Sept. 2006</ref>

Wendell is restored to life in a Quantum Energy form thanks to the scientists of [[Features of the Marvel Universe#Project Pegasus|Project Pegasus]].<ref>''Nova'' vol. 4 #17</ref>

===Realm of Kings===
Wendell volunteers to scout the rip in [[spacetime]] that occurs during the 2009 "[[War of Kings]]" storyline. During the trip, he regains physical form and discovers an alternate universe planning to invade his universe.<ref>''Realm of Kings'' #1, Marvel Comics, 2009</ref>  Trying to return to his reality, Quasar encounters an [[Imperial Guard (Marvel Comics)|Imperial Guard]] exploration ship.<ref>''Realm of Kings: Imperial Guard #3'', Marvel Comics.</ref> Quasar joins Nova's team to resist the invasion.<ref>''The Thanos Imperative'' #1-6 (July-Dec. 2010), Marvel Comics.</ref>

In an effort to prevent further galactic catastrophes, Quasar joins the [[Annihilators (Marvel Comics)|Annihilators]].<ref>''The Thanos Imperative: Devastation'' (Jan 2011), Marvel Comics.</ref> The team protects [[Spaceknights|Galador]] from an invasion of the [[Dire Wraith]]s and brings an end to the generations long war between the two worlds.<ref>''Annihilators'' #1-4 (2011)</ref> The Annihilators learn of an attempt to revive the [[Adam Warlock#The Magus|Magus]] by the [[Universal Church of Truth]], and they prevent his resurrection with the aid of the Avengers.<ref>''Annihilators: Earthfall'' (Sept.-Dec. 2011), Marvel Comics.</ref> Quasar and the other Annihilators later confront Thanos and [[Adam Warlock]] while the two are on a cosmic crusade, and are defeated.<ref>''Thanos: The Infinity Revelation'', Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Pleasant Hill===
During the ''[[Avengers: Standoff!]]'' storyline, Vaughn begins to lose control of the Quantum Bands and willingly allows his memories and appearance to be altered by [[Kobik]] in Pleasant Hill, a secret S.H.I.E.L.D. prison disguised as a [[gated community]] run by [[Maria Hill]], who poses as its [[mayor]]. During this time, he works as the [[curator]] of the Pleasant Hill museum. When Wendell's memories are restored during [[Helmut Zemo|Baron Helmut Zemo]]'s prison revolt, he bequeaths the Quantum Bands to a young S.H.I.E.L.D. agent named [[Quasar (comics)#Avril Kincaid|Avril Kincaid]] and agrees to mentor her so she can become the next Quasar.<ref>''Avengers: Assault on Pleasant Hill Omega'' #1</ref>

===Return to power===
After Avril's apparent demise while battling the [[Chitauri]] and the forces of Hydra Steve Rogers<ref>''Secret Empire'' #0, 8</ref><ref>''The Mighty Captain Marvel'' #8</ref> (which had briefly knocked her into a comatose state),<ref>''Secret Empire'' #3</ref> Wendell Vaughn reacquires the Quantum Bands and resumes the Quasar mantle. During a mission with other cosmic heroes and the [[Guardians of the Galaxy]], he is trapped in a black hole and catches a glimpse of Avril, revealing she is still alive but lost somewhere in space.<ref>''Guardians of the Galaxy'' (vol. 3) Annual #1</ref>

==Powers and abilities==
Wendell Vaughn is an athletic man with no inherent superhuman powers. He received extensive training in hand-to-hand combat, and moderate experience in the same. He is an expert in all basic espionage skills, as a [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] Academy graduate.<ref name="autogenerated1">''Quasar'' #1 (1989)</ref>

===Quantum Bands===
{{main|Quasar (comics)#Powers and abilities}}

===Star Brand===
While he possessed the power of the [[Star Brand]], Quasar gained the abilities of flight, superhuman strength and resilience. He also was able to regenerate his entire body from minute remains and did not need to eat, drink or breathe. However, virtually all of the energy derived from the Star Brand was depleted not long after he gave it away. The [[Living Tribunal]] later stated that Quasar's body retains only an insignificant trace amount of energy.<ref>''Quasar'' #58</ref>

===Cosmic awareness===
Quasar also briefly possessed the same powers of [[omniscience|cosmic awareness]] that Eon granted to Kree soldier Mar-Vell (later known as the original [[Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell)|Captain Marvel]]). By simply concentrating for a moment, he could gain complete knowledge about virtually anything in the universe.{{Citation needed|date=October 2011}}

===Standard Operating Procedure===
While Quasar's powers are quite powerful and diverse, since he doesn't make it a habit of using all of his power to destroy his opponent, it is important to note his standard operating procedure:<ref>[http://www.quantumzone.org/behind_the_scenes/everything_quantum-bands.html Quantum Zone: Everything There Is To Know About Quasar's Quantum-Bands] by [[Mark Gruenwald]]</ref>
* Contain. Quasar encounters someone who looks menacing. Immediate reaction: whip up a containment vessel around him to prevent further danger.
* Drain. If it appears this menace has energy-based powers, Quasar taps those powers and drains them off. The length of time this takes depends on the extent of the menace's power. He cannot do this to persons whose energies are outside the electromagnetic spectrum.
* Attack. Clobber the guy with a quantum-construct, be it a personal weapon (Quasar prefers [[nunchakus]]) or something big like a giant hammer or anvil.

==Reception==
* In 2012, Quasar was ranked 36th in [[IGN]]'s list of "The Top 50 Avengers".<ref>{{cite web |date=April 30, 2012 |title=The Top 50 Avengers |url=http://www.ign.com/top/avengers/36 |publisher=[[IGN]] |access-date=July 28, 2015 |archive-date=August 31, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150831011913/http://www.ign.com/top/avengers/36 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* In 2018, ''[[CBR.com]]'' ranked Quasar (Wendell Vaughn) 7th in their "25 Fastest Characters In The Marvel Universe" list.<ref>{{Cite web |author=C. B. R. Staff |date=2018-05-27 |title=The 25 Fastest Characters In The Marvel Universe, Officially Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/fastest-marvel-characters-ranked/ |access-date=2022-08-30 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Other versions==

===Captain Universe Quasar===
{{Main|Captain Universe}}
After a failed war with the Elder God Set and the deaths of every hero on Earth save the Silver Surfer, Quasar is merged with Captain Universe to form a super-being capable of capturing and defeating Set. Using the Eye of Agamotto, Quasar traps himself and Set within its pocket dimension.<ref>''[[What If (comics)|What If]]'' vol. 2 #25</ref>

Once, during a trip through alternate realities, the Earth-616 version of Quasar viewed his Captain Universe-enhanced counterpart and Set battling each other.<ref>''Quasar'' #30</ref>

===Guardians of the Galaxy===
{{Main|Guardians of the Galaxy (1969 team)}}
Tricked by Eon's evil "child" Era, Quasar jumps to a sentient nexus of energy and is killed. He ends up in the 'White Room', where all Quantum Band wielders go after death. Eon is entrapped with him, in the form of a centerpiece on the Room's table.<ref>''Guardians of the Galaxy'' #61</ref>

Her, now called [[Kismet (Marvel Comics)|Kismet]], teams up with the long-lost son she had with Quasar, [[Starhawk (comics)|Starhawk]]. They visit Quasar's grave and learn what Era has done. With the aid of the Hawk-God Starhawk worships, the two vow to stop Era.<ref>''Guardians of the Galaxy'' #62</ref>

===House of M Quasar===
{{Main|House of M}}
Wendell Vaughn briefly appears as a scientist in the alternate timeline. There is no indication that he possesses the quantum bands in this universe.<ref>''New Thunderbolts'' #11</ref>

===Last Avengers Story===
{{Main|The Last Avengers Story}}
Quasar is briefly mentioned as having gone insane in ''Last Avengers Story'' #1, but does not appear.

===Marvel Zombies===
In ''[[Marvel Zombies: Dead Days]]'' #1, Quasar is one of the heroes attending the briefing given by [[Nick Fury]] about defending their world from the zombie plague.<ref>''[[Marvel Zombies: Dead Days]]'' #1</ref> A zombified Quasar is featured in the 2009 limited series ''[[Marvel Zombies Return]]'', part of a super-powered zombie force including the [[Super-Skrull]], [[Namor]], [[Moon Knight]], and [[Thundra]]. The group destroys many of the somewhat heroic zombies featured in ''[[Marvel Zombies 2]]''. Quasar murders his reality's human [[Kitty Pryde]], holding her underwater until she is forced to turn solid, upon which it is implied that Namor eats her. Quasar and his zombie cohorts are killed at the end of the series.<ref>''Marvel Zombies: Return'' #1-5 (2009)</ref>

===Ultimate Marvel===
In the ''[[Ultimate Marvel]]'' universe, [[S.H.I.E.L.D.#S.H.I.E.L.D.|S.H.I.E.L.D.]] agent Wendell Vaughn is the head of security for the top secret [[Features of the Marvel Universe#Project Pegasus|Project Pegasus]] in Devil's Point, Wyoming. He first appears in ''[[Ultimate Power]]'' #1, when Project Pegasus is attacked by the [[Serpent Squad#Ultimate Serpent Squad|Serpent Squad]] until stopped by the [[Ultimate Fantastic Four|Fantastic Four]].<ref>''Ultimate Power'' #1-2</ref>

== Collected editions ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Title
!Material collected
!Published date
!ISBN
|-
|''Quasar Classic Volume 1''
|''Quasar'' #1-9, material from ''Avengers Annual'' #18, ''Marvel Comics Presents'' #29
|March 2012
|{{ISBNT|978-0785163596}}
|-
|''Quasar: Cosmos In Collision''
|''Quasar'' #10-25
|October 2018
|{{ISBNT|978-1302913724}}
|-
|''Avengers: Galactic Storm Volume 1''
|''Quasar'' #32-33 and ''Captain America'' #398-399, ''Avengers West Coast'' #80-81, ''Wonder Man'' #7-8, ''Avengers'' #345-346, ''Iron Man'' #278, ''Thor'' #445
|February 2006
|{{ISBNT|978-0785120445}}
|-
|''Avengers: Galactic Storm Volume 2''
|''Quasar'' #34-35 and ''Iron Man'' #279, ''Thor'' #446, ''Captain America'' #400-401, ''Avengers West Coast'' #82, ''Wonder Man'' #9, ''Avengers'' #347, ''What If?'' #55-56
|December 2006
|{{ISBNT|978-0785120452}}
|-
|''Infinity War Aftermath''
|''Quasar'' #41-43 and ''Warlock & The Infinity Watch'' #11-17, ''Silver Surfer/Warlock: Resurrection'' #1-4, material from ''Marvel Comics Presents'' #112, ''Marvel Holiday Special'' #2, ''Marvel Swimsuit Special'' #2
|October 2015
|{{ISBNT|978-0785198147}}
|}

==In other media==
Quasar appears as a playable character in ''[[Lego Marvel's Avengers]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://cosmicbook.news/quasar-comes-lego-marvel-avengers#axzz41Xox8VHJ | title=Quasar Comes to Lego Marvel Avengers | date=22 January 2016 }}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.marvel.com/universe/Quasar_(Wendell_Vaughn) Quasar (Wendell Vaughn)] at the Marvel Universe

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