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'''Darkforce''' is the name given to a negative energy that is the counterpart to the [[Lightforce]], drawn from a dimension nicknamed the "[[Darkforce dimension]]". Some [[Homo superior|mutants]] can tap into this energy naturally, while normal [[humans]] may learn to call it up [[Magic (Power)|magically]] or even technologically such as [[Conrad Josten (Earth-616)|Smuggler]]. Like other negative energies, Darkforce is easy to learn but hard to control. Darkforce can have a bewildering variety of effects, and its users can control differing aspects of it, so some time passed before it became apparent that all these phenomena had a single source.{{r|Avengers #235|236}}
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'''Darkforce''' is the name given to a negative energy that is the counterpart to the [[Lightforce]], drawn from a dimension nicknamed the "[[Darkforce Dimension|Darkforce dimension]]". Some [[Homo superior|mutants]] can tap into this energy naturally, while normal [[humans]] may learn to call it up [[Magic (Power)|magically]] or even technologically such as [[Conrad Josten (Earth-616)|Smuggler]]. Like other negative energies, Darkforce is easy to learn but hard to control. Darkforce can have a bewildering variety of effects, and its users can control differing aspects of it, so some time passed before it became apparent that all these phenomena had a single source.{{r|Avengers #235|236}}
   
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The Darkforce dimension has no formal name, no known inhabitants, and no known points of reference. Its most obvious (and perhaps only) characteristic is ''darkness:'' not simply an empty place that has no light but a medium that absorbs light. This "dark matter" may only be what humans can perceive of an alien universe. Normal light sources are practically useless, and magical sources have limited range and power. The same absorption applies to heat and even life essence. Those who enter the Darkforce dimension without protection feel coldness and, in time, lethargy. Prolonged exposure to Darkforce in our dimension can have the same effects.{{r|Avengers #274|276}}
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The Darkforce dimension has no formal name, few known inhabitants, and no known points of reference. Its most obvious (and perhaps only) characteristic is ''darkness:'' not simply an empty place that has no light but a medium that absorbs light. This "dark matter" may only be what humans can perceive of an alien universe. Normal light sources are practically useless, and magical sources have limited range and power. The same absorption applies to heat and even life essence. Those who enter the Darkforce dimension without protection feel coldness and, in time, lethargy. Prolonged exposure to Darkforce in our dimension can have the same effects.{{r|Avengers #274|276}}
   
 
Those who can access Darkforce typically summon the dark matter of the Darkforce dimension. It appears in this dimension as darkness, but with varying consistencies. A weak field of Darkforce looks like a dark mist or shadow and can become camouflage, intimidation, or a smokescreen.{{r|Marvel Two-In-One #65}} A medium field behaves like a thick liquid and can impede or encase an opponent.{{r|Nova #19}} A strong field, for most purposes, acts like a solid that can form shapes or carry things.{{r|Champions #7|9}}
  
Those who can access Darkforce typically summon the dark matter of the Darkforce dimension. It appears in this dimension as darkness, but with varying consistencies. A weak field of Darkforce looks like a dark mist or shadow and can become camouflage, intimidation, or a smokescreen.{{r|Marvel Two-In-One #65}} A medium field behaves like a thick liquid and can impede or encase an opponent.{{r|Nova #19}} A strong field, for most purposes, acts like a solid that can form shapes or carry things.{{r|Champions #7|9}}
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Others use Darkforce indirectly to teleport. They open a portal around themselves into the Darkforce dimension and open another portal out that appears in a different location. The process is instantaneous, so they do not physically move through the Darkforce dimension. [[Kurt Wagner (Earth-616)|Nightcrawler]] once believed that he teleported through the Darkforce dimension, and he does use the same process, but he teleports via a [[Brimstone Dimension|different dimension]].{{r|Bizarre Adventures #27}}{{r|Uncanny X-Men #431}}
  
Others use Darkforce indirectly to teleport. They open a portal around themselves into the Darkforce dimension and open another portal out that appears in a different location. The process is instantaneous, so they do not physically move through the Darkforce dimension. [[Kurt Wagner (Earth-616)|Nightcrawler]] once believed that he teleported through the Darkforce dimension, and he does use the same process, but he teleports via a [[Brimstone Dimension|different dimension]].{{r|Bizarre Adventures #27}}{{r|Uncanny X-Men #431}}
   
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A disturbance in the Darkforce dimension at one point changed its properties relative to our dimension. Generally, this change has increased the powers of Darkforce's users.{{r|New Warriors #32|34}}
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A disturbance in the Darkforce dimension at one point changed its properties relative to our dimension. Generally, this change has increased the powers of Darkforce users.{{r|New Warriors #32|34}}
   
 
Neighboring realms to the Darkforce Dimension exist which have similar or familiar properties to it. The Spot draws his powers from a Spotted Dimension he accidentally connected to while trying to recreate Cloak's connection to the Darkforce Dimension.{{r|Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #98}}
  
Neighboring realms to the Darkforce Dimension exist which have similar or familiar properties to it. The Spot draws his powers from a Spotted Dimension he accidentally connected to while trying to recreate Cloak's connection to the Darkforce Dimension.{{r|Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #98}}
   
 
== Known Users of Darkforce ==
  
== Known Users of Darkforce ==
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[[Category:Darkforce|Full list]]
 
*[[Asylum (Psionex) (Earth-616)|Asylum I]]
  
*[[Asylum (Psionex) (Earth-616)|Asylum I]]
 
*[[Henrique Gallante (Earth-616)|Asylum II/Darkling (Henrique Gallante)]]
  
*[[Henrique Gallante (Earth-616)|Asylum II/Darkling (Henrique Gallante)]]
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*[[DeMarr Davis (Earth-616)|Doorman (DeMarr Davis)]]
  
*[[DeMarr Davis (Earth-616)|Doorman (DeMarr Davis)]]
 
*[[Renee Deladier (Earth-616)|Ecstasy (Renee Deladier)]]
  
*[[Renee Deladier (Earth-616)|Ecstasy (Renee Deladier)]]
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*[[Jordan Lewis (Earth-616)|Gloom (Jordan Lewis)]]
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*[[Jordan Lewis (Earth-616)|Gloom (Jordan Lewis)]] (depowered on [[M-Day(Earth-616)|M-Day]])
 
*[[Diego Casseas (Earth-616)|Left Hand (Diego Casseas)]]
  
*[[Diego Casseas (Earth-616)|Left Hand (Diego Casseas)]]
 
*[[Mister Negative (Earth-616)|Mister Negative]]
  
*[[Mister Negative (Earth-616)|Mister Negative]]

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Darkforce is the name given to a negative energy that is the counterpart to the Lightforce, drawn from a dimension nicknamed the "Darkforce dimension". Some mutants can tap into this energy naturally, while normal humans may learn to call it up magically or even technologically such as Smuggler. Like other negative energies, Darkforce is easy to learn but hard to control. Darkforce can have a bewildering variety of effects, and its users can control differing aspects of it, so some time passed before it became apparent that all these phenomena had a single source.[2]

The Darkforce dimension has no formal name, few known inhabitants, and no known points of reference. Its most obvious (and perhaps only) characteristic is darkness: not simply an empty place that has no light but a medium that absorbs light. This "dark matter" may only be what humans can perceive of an alien universe. Normal light sources are practically useless, and magical sources have limited range and power. The same absorption applies to heat and even life essence. Those who enter the Darkforce dimension without protection feel coldness and, in time, lethargy. Prolonged exposure to Darkforce in our dimension can have the same effects.[3]

Those who can access Darkforce typically summon the dark matter of the Darkforce dimension. It appears in this dimension as darkness, but with varying consistencies. A weak field of Darkforce looks like a dark mist or shadow and can become camouflage, intimidation, or a smokescreen.[4] A medium field behaves like a thick liquid and can impede or encase an opponent.[5] A strong field, for most purposes, acts like a solid that can form shapes or carry things.[6]

Others use Darkforce indirectly to teleport. They open a portal around themselves into the Darkforce dimension and open another portal out that appears in a different location. The process is instantaneous, so they do not physically move through the Darkforce dimension. Nightcrawler once believed that he teleported through the Darkforce dimension, and he does use the same process, but he teleports via a different dimension.[7][8]

A disturbance in the Darkforce dimension at one point changed its properties relative to our dimension. Generally, this change has increased the powers of Darkforce users.[9]

Neighboring realms to the Darkforce Dimension exist which have similar or familiar properties to it. The Spot draws his powers from a Spotted Dimension he accidentally connected to while trying to recreate Cloak's connection to the Darkforce Dimension.[10]

Known Users of Darkforce

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